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DISTRICT 831 BOARD MEMBERS 982-8130Ms. Julie Corcoran, 464-3987 Ms. Karen Morehead, 464-3577

Mr. Robert Rapheal, 433-5847 Ms. Gail Theisen, 395-2207Mr. Luke Odegaard, 375-5669 Ms. Dan Kieger, 780-3387

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIONSuperintendent, Dr. Linda Madsen, 982-8103Mr. Larry Martini, Director of Business Services, 982-8125Ms. Donna Friedmann, Administration & Human Resources, 982-8123Mr. Corey McKinnon, Community Services, 982-8140Ms. Diane Giorgi, Teaching & Learning, 982-8115

The Mission Statement of the Forest Lake Area Schools, the innovative leader of a community engaged in learning, is to develop individuals who excel in, and contribute to, a dynamic global society which will be accomplished by: attracting and retaining the best and brightest staff, integrating technology seamlessly, fostering interactive partnerships with parents, challenging students at all levels and inspiring students to be actively engaged in meaningful lifelong learning experiences.

Revised May 18, 2023-events/ dates are subject to change.

Welcome 1Mission Statement 12016-2017 Calendar 2August 2016Faculty 3September 2016 CalendarGeneral Information 4

Accident InsuranceAttendance PolicyBuilding & GroundsChange of Address/ PhoneCommunication with School

October 2016 CalendarGeneral Information 5

Dress CodeEmergency DrillsExcusing ChildrenLabeling ClothingPermission to PhotographProgress ReportsTesting

November 2016 CalendarGeneral Information 10

Lunches/ Cafeteria ExpectationsFood ServicesLatex Balloons

December 2016 CalendarGeneral Information

School & SAC ClosingSchool PicturesTransportation & Bus ExpectationsVisitorsVolunteers

January 2017 CalendarHealth Services 11Too Sick for School 11February 2017 CalendarSpecial Education Services 12March 2017Special Ed / Staff Specialists 13April 2017

Staff Specialists/ Student Activities 14May 2017 CalendarTelephone Reference List 15June 2017 CalendarStudent Technology User Guidelines 16July 2017 CalendarPTA 17August 2017 CalendarFirst State Bank of Wyoming 18Policy 425 Harassment/ Violence 19Policy 431 Hazing Prohibition 20Policy 514 Search of Student’s… 21Policy 541 Anti Bullying 22Blank page for Notes 23School Floor Plan (back cover) 24

WELCOME TO WYOMING ELEMENTARYInspire the learner; ignite the potential!”

Find us on Twitter @wyomingwildcats

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Wyoming Elementary School 651-982-8000 651-982-8068 651-982-8143 651-982-8067 (Main office) (attendance) (weather hotline) (fax)

25701 Forest Blvd N. Wyoming MN 55092www.wy.flaschools.org

“WYOMING WAY” ROAR: RESPECT, ON TASK, ACHIEVE, RESPONSIBLE

Hello Wildcats, We are very excited for the 2016-17 school year and want to make sure each and every student has an exceptional year of learning and growing. At Wyoming Elementary we believe in lifelong learners that will have a positive impact on our community. We are here to support our families and make sure to have clear communication around our expectations.

Our Staff at Wyoming Elementary will be teaching our students the ROAR (Respect On-task, Achieve, Responsible) expectations during the 2016-17 school year. Wyoming Elementary takes the time to create a learning environment that will support learning and have fun in the process. ROAR addresses the entire school and you can see the school matrix in the main lobby area when you enter our school. We believe that teaching our students the ROAR behavior expectations will help create a strong learning community for all of our students, staff and community. As parents, you have a huge impact on your child’s behavior at school; therefore, we ask for your assistance in reinforcing the behavior expectations.

Here are a few ways to support your child this school year: Review the ROAR Core Values with your student (some families create ROAR expectations for the home) Ask your student about her/his day at school every day (3 positives and 1 thing that didn’t go well) Make sure your child is ready for the school day, ensuring a good night’s sleep is key Keep in touch with your student’s teacher and make sure to check their folders for important information Find ways to get involved in the school culture, we have a strong PTA and they have great meetings that support parents and educational issues. If you have concerns, contact the school so that we can support your needs Take time to celebrate educational things (learning is hard work)

It takes a village to raise a child and we are excited to have a strong relationship with all of our families at Wyoming. We are here to partner with you and embrace a learning environment that is positive, meaningful and make sure that we build a strong relationship in the process. We have a very strong PTA (Parent Teacher Association) that goes above the call of duty to support learning each and every day at Wyoming. The Wyoming PTA mission statement is: The Wyoming Parent Teacher Association provides enrichment for students, education for parents, support for teachers and connections to the community.You can find more information about our PTA at http://wyomingpta.org/

The contents of this handbook are meant to provide you with useful information about our school, please read the information and get familiar with content. We are looking forward to a great school year, filled with many new learning opportunities and challenges that will promote learning and growth. Remember it takes a village and we are very excited that YOU are part of our village. My door is always open, and please contact me with questions, positive feedback or concerns. We are here to support you and your student. Follow us on Twitter: @Wyomingwildcats or Facebook: Wyoming Wildcats RoarGOOOOOO Wildcats!

Curtis Slater, Proud Principal of Wyoming Elementary 651-982-8001 cslater@flaschools.org

2016-2017 SCHOOL CALENDARA, B, C, D, E DENOTES SPECIALIST DAYS

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AUGUST, 2016

23-25 New Teacher PD Day29-31 All Teacher PD and Workday31 Open House

SEPTEMBER, 2016

1 All Teacher PD and Workday5 Holiday No School6 First Day of School

OCTOBER, 2016

3 All Teacher PD No School19 Conference Day No School K-620-21 State Teacher Conventions No School K-12

NOVEMBER, 2016

7 All Teacher ½ Workday & ½ PD day No School24-25 Holiday No School

DECEMBER, 2016

23 All Teacher PD No School26-31 Holiday No School

JANUARY, 2017

2 Holiday No School16 All Teacher PD No School23 All Teacher Workday

FEBRUARY, 2017

17 All Teacher PD No School20 Holiday No School

MARCH, 2017

3 Conference Day No School K-66-10 Holiday No School13 All Teacher PD No School

APRIL, 2017

3 K-6 Teacher ½ Workday & ½ PD day No School

MAY, 2017

29 Holiday No SchoolJUNE, 2017

8 Last day of School9 All Teacher Workday

WYOMING FACULTY SPECIALISTS DIRECTORY Room Phone

Wyoming Elementary ROARS!!Respectful On Task Achiever Responsible

GENERAL INFORMATION4

PRINCIPAL Curtis Slater

ADMIN ASST Martha Charpentier

KINDERGARTEN Diane DummerChristy FletcherAmber KubitschekShayna NavaraDiana Urness

FIRST GRADE Stephanie OlsonJaci Wright Kathy Wright

SECOND GRADE Bree DuHamelCarol Geiger Deidre Held

THIRD GRADE Ann BothunJulie Lessard

Mary Malrick Kathy McMorrow

FOURTH GRADE Katie EdwardsAimee FergusonKrista Lange

FIFTH GRADE Jake Kolden Carrie Pulczinski Amanda Vinzant

SIXTH GRADE Jake JaniszewskiCheryl RunquistKelly Schuder

BAND Kyle Pagel

COUNSELOR Kristin Anderson

DAPE David North

MEDIA Lynn Furnstahl

MATH/LITERACY/ADSISDeanna GorsegnerDoug LarsonAlyssa Maki

MUSIC Rachel Gruedemann

NURSE Jami Kenyon

ORCHESTRA Pojanet Schreiber

PHY ED Jennifer Anderson

PSYCHOLOGIST Jill Krautkremer

SAC Pam Kotys

SPECIAL ED Sadie HauerLee KaufmanShelley QuillenAshley ReuversHeidi Wiberg

Marcy Tipton

SPEECH Connie Glowacki

TECHNOLOGY Michelle Ulvin

Anderson, Kristin office 8027Bothun, Ann 122 8064Charpentier, Martha office 8000DuHamel, Bree 127 8038Dummer, Diane 138 8026Edwards, Katie 118 8083Ferguson, Aimee 120 8060Fletcher, Christy 138 8026Furnstahl, Lynn Media 8058Geiger, Carol 126 8037Glowacki, Connie 102 8051Gruedemann, Rachel 143 8021Hauer, Sadie 110 8044Janiszewski, Jake 104 8053Kaufman, Lee 108 8047Kolden, Jake 116 8078Krautkremer, Jill 137 8028Kenyon, Jami office 8004Kotys, Pam SAC 8014Kubitschek, Amber 135 8030Lange, Krista 119 8079Larson, Doug 505 8091Lessard, Julie 121 8065Maki, Alyssa 505 8056Malrick, Mary 124 8062McMorrow, Kathy 123 8063Navara, Shayna 140 8025Olson, Stephanie 134 8031Pagel, Kyle 144 8018Pulczinski, Carrie 115 8094Quillen, Shelley 109 8046Reuvers, Ashley 114 8041Runquist, Cheryl 106 8049Schreiber, Pojanet 101 8053Schuder, Kelly 107 8048Slater, Curt Office 8001Tipton, Marcy 113 8042Urness, Diana 141 8024Vinzant, Amanda 117 8077Wiberg, Heidi 112 8043Wright, Jaci 133 8032Wright, Kathy 130 8035

EARLY DISMISSAL PROCEDURESALL STUDENTS ARE RELEASED BY OFFICE STAFF ONLY DURING SCHOOL HOURS

(9:00 a.m-3:30 p.m.)

1. Please send a note to your child’s teacher if he/she will be leaving school early. It is understandable that, occasionally, plans are made after your child has already come to school.

2. Check in with office personnel; ask for your child/ children to be released. 3. A staff member will call your child’s classroom. 4. Sign the STUDENT SIGN OUT sheet at the front desk. 5. Please wait in the office until your child arrives.

Students should remain in their classrooms until the 3:30 pm dismissal time unless leaving early is necessary, i.e., medical appointments. We make an effort to minimize the number of interruptions made in classrooms during instructional time.

The school day for grades K-6 is 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. It is very important for students to come to school every day. Regular attendance helps to develop good work habits and steady progress in schoolwork.Buses arrive at 9:00 a.m. Students not arriving by bus should NOT be at school before 9:00 a.m. Students that arrive later than 9:15 a.m. must “check in” at the office to avoid being marked absent. Students will be allowed to stay in during the noon hour with written permission from a physician. We feel students need the fresh air and encourage you not to excuse students from this activity unless medically necessary.

ACCIDENT INSURANCEIndependent School District 831 does not provide medical insurance coverage for accidental injuries suffered by students on school property or at school-sponsored activities. This includes any accidental injuries suffered during physical education activities. These types of injuries must be covered by your family medical insurance or by an individual policy that you would provide for your student.

ATTENDANCE POLICYStudents are expected to be in school every day unless they are ill or there is an emergency in the family. For your child’s protection, as well as recordkeeping, parents are asked to notify the school when absence occurs. The attendance line phone number is 982-8068. Please call before 10:00 a.m. Please note that students arriving after 9:15 will be marked tardy. Three unexcused tardies equal on unexcused absence. A letter will be mailed to parents when more than seven (7) unexcused absences occur without a significant health problem are unlawful absences and this is considered educational neglect (Minn.Statute 260.015, Subd. 19). School officials are mandated to report educational neglect to county authorities (Minn.Statute 127.19 and 127.70)

BUILDING AND GROUNDSWe would sincerely appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school clean and free from vandalism. Help us teach your children to respect the school building and its property. Report promptly any information you may acquire concerning damage to the building.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBERPlease notify the school office of changes in address or telephone number. It is particularly important that we have current phone number listed on student emergency cards.

COMMUNICATION WITH THE SCHOOLWhen questions arise relating to curriculum, discipline, policy or procedures, parents are urged to discuss the matter with the staff of the school involved. Your elementary school staff is best able to answer your questions and help you resolve a problem pertaining to your child’s education. If it is a matter which cannot be handled at the school, the principal will have the responsibility for involving other persons. Teachers may be contacted between 8:00-9:00 a.m. and 3:30-3:45 p.m. Refer to directory on page 4.

GENERAL INFORMATIONDRESS CODE

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Our basic philosophy is that student attire is acceptable as long as it is not a health or safety hazard or causes disruption of educational activities. Families should consider the following questions when dressing for school:

Does my clothing advertise something that is prohibited to minors? Are there obscene, profane or inflammatory messages on my clothing? Am I dressed appropriately for the weather and for a learning environment? Is the color of my hair or the jewelry I’m wearing distracting students?

Some examples of inappropriate attire are “short” shorts, halter tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, half shirts and other types of similar apparel. Tank tops and muscle shirts that do not fit properly around the arms will not be allowed. Also, no undergarments should be showing at any time. Students are also reminded that they are to be wearing shoes at all times and should not be wearing hats, caps, bandanas, etc. During the school year, we will be making judgements, at times, as to what is appropriate, and we may ask students to change or remove certain types of clothing. Please call the office if you have any questions. EMERGENCY DRILLSState law requires every school to hold a minimum of five fire drills, five lock-down drills, and one tornado drill each year. EXCUSING CHILDRENParent requests to excuse a child from school should be made in writing. Teachers are not allowed to release a child directly to any adult. Parents are requested to pick up their children in the school office. If you are asked for identification before we allow a child to be released from school, please understand that this is done for the protection of your child. LABELING CLOTHING AND SUPPLIESEach year many children lose or misplace articles of clothing such as boots, caps, mittens, etc. We encourage you to permanently label each article of outer clothing, notebooks, pencil boxes, etc. to assist in locating the owner if they become lost. Unclaimed clothing is donated to Family Pathways four times during the year.PERMISSION TO PHOTOGRAPHThe Forest Lake School District #831 and Wyoming Elementary may photograph and/ or videotape your child for in-district purposes such as the district newsletter and displays, as well as, out- of-district purposes including, but not limited to, the Forest Lake Times, Forest Lake Press, Pioneer Press, Star Tribune and presentations to other districts. If you do not want your child’s photograph to be used for any purpose, the principal must receive your request in writing within the first week of school. PROGRESS REPORTSParent-Teacher conferences will be held in October and March. Written progress reports occur twice per year. Parents are to be informed as to a child’s achievement and growth. In the report teachers inform parents of other factors which affect a child’s achievement such as attitude toward others, work habits, and punctuality. Parents may request additional conferences at any time. TESTINGAll students are administered group state-mandated and district-intiated tests, and some students are referred for individual testing. Children differ greatly in their level of maturity, in interest, and in their rate of progress. Standardized tests given in the elementary school are administered to help teacher, parents, and students in meeting the needs of individuals, in dicovering individual strengths and weaknesses, and in understanding reasons for difficulties.

GENERAL INFORMATIONLUNCH SCHEDULEGrade 3 11:05-11:50

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CAFETERIA EXPECTATIONSRespect: Use your Manners, Wait in line with hands to yourself.

On- Task: Voice Level 3 or lower; Focus on eating your lunch.

Achieve: Choose healthy foods/ Eat a baalnced diet, Clean up after yourself.

Responsible: Know your PIN number, Raise your hand if you need help.

Grade 2 11:25-12:10Grade 5 11:40-12:25Grade 1 12:00-12:45Grade 4 12:20-1:05Grade 6 12:35-1:20Grade K 12:50-1:35

FOOD SERVICESAgain, this year, breakfast will be available for all students. The cost will be $1.25. There is no cost to students who qualify for free and reduced meals. A bell will ring at 9:00 a.m. for all students whether riding the bus, a bicycle, walking, or being transported by private car. Those who will be having breakfast will proceed directly to the cafeteria. All others will go to their classrooms. A nutritious hot lunch or altenate lunch is prepared each school day. The cost is $2.20 for hot lunch and $.40 for milk. Adults cost = $3.50. The lunch/milk break operates on a computerized system which works similar to a bank account (breakfast cost = $1.25). The account must have a cash balance in order to operate. Please keep track of your child’s lunch acccount weekly. Every student is given an account and personal identification number (PIN). A monthly hot lunch menu is posted on the website at www.flaschools.org. Questions or concerns may be addressed to the Food Service Department at Wyoming Elementary (982-8010).Online Payments And Balance ReviewForest Lake ISD #831 accepts on-line payments for meal accounts. From the District website www.forestlake.k12.mn.us click on “about our district,” then click on NUTRITION SERVICES. There is a one-time registration to fill out. There is no fee to register to check your child’s/ children’s meal account balance. Meal ChargingThroughout the year, students are informed when their meal account balance drops below $5.00. Application for free and reduced lunch may be received by contacting District Office, 982-8396, or the Cafeteria office. Make checks payable to Food Service, ISD #831.

LATEX BALLOONSIncreasingly the environment can impose health risks to certain individuals on a daily basis. Some individuals have life threatening asthma and/or allergies to substances present in the environment. Latex(rubber) is one of these substances that some individuals have a strong immediate and sometimes life threatening reaction to. Forest Lake Area Schools has several students and perhaps some staff who have reactions to latex. Latex is invisible and odorless and, therefore, its presence is often unforeseen. Some items, such as latex balloons and rubber gloves, obviously contain latex and must be avoided in a large community environment such as ours. Although we cannot guarantee a latex free environment, it is appropriate to take steps to minimize exposure to latex.All latex balloons and rubber gloves are prohibitied in the school environment. Vendors in the community will be notified of this practice and the front desk will be alerted to not accept latex balloons should they be delivered to the building for any reason. Our students’ and staff’s safety are priority. Thank you for your cooperation with this practice.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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CAFETERIA EXPECTATIONSRespect: Use your Manners, Wait in line with hands to yourself.

On- Task: Voice Level 3 or lower; Focus on eating your lunch.

Achieve: Choose healthy foods/ Eat a baalnced diet, Clean up after yourself.

Responsible: Know your PIN number, Raise your hand if you need help.

BUS EXPECTATIONSRespect: Greet your driver, Walk on sidewalk to bus, Use appropriate voice.On- Task: Stay seated, Watch for your stop.Achieve: Be a good role model, arrive and depart safely, wait patiently. Responsible: Take all your belongings. Get on/ off safely. Show ROAR!

SCHOOL CLOSING/ WEATHER HOTLINESchool closing/ early dismissals will be reported on television channels 4, 5, 9, and 11; radio channel WCCO; and on the District website, www.wy.flaschools.org. In addition, to improve communication, the District uses a phone and/ or email delivery (Connect Ed) when school is closed or in the event of emergencies. SAC: In the event that school closes and students are dismissed early, parents will be notified and will be asked to make arrangements for their children to be picked up as soon as possible. SAC will close as soon as all children have been picked up. SCHOOL PICTURESSchool pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 6, 2016 for all students and staff. Preschoolers are welcome. Retakes are scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2016.TRANSPORTATION BUSESRiding the school bus is privilege. Violations of the safety rules will be reported by the bus driver to the school principal, who will determine the consequence which may result in the loss of bus privileges. The bus driver will not pick-up or discharge riders at places other than the regular bus stop without a note from the parent, approved in the office. Signed forms must be filed in the office for children who will be picked up or dropped off at places other than their home on a regular basis. These forms are available at school.BUS RULESALL STUDENTS are to remain seated while the bus is in motion. Students shall not extend any part of their body from a window. Students shall not tamper with any part of the bus equipment. No eating will be permittted on buses. No ANIMALS OR PETS of any kind are allowed on the bus. Further rules and courtesies are explained in transportation literature shared in the classrooms at least twice a year. PARENT TRANSPORTATION Parents should park in the north parking lot when dropping off or picking up children. This is vital for the safety of students. All Forest Lake Area Schools staff members place the utmost importance on the safety and well-being of every student. Because of the diverse nature of our extended school days, your children may be transported to or from school at various times of the day or night to participate in a wide variety of programs and activities (i.e. SAC, after school sports, clubs etc.) Drivers who pick up or drop off students could be parents, guardians, siblings, neighbors, or other relatives. We urge all drivers to please use caution and care at all times when transporting students to and from school. Specifically, please be aware of how the effects of taking alcohol, medication or other drugs can impede safe driving. Because of this concern, the staff at Wyoming Elementary may notify you as the parent/guardian if we become aware that your child may be in an unsafe situation with any driver who is transporting your child to or from school. VISITORSTo insure a safe learning environment for our students, Wyoming Elementary has put a security plan into effect. All visitors to our school (including parents) MUST sign in at the office and receive a visitor badge. This will help students and staff identify all of the adults in our building. When picking up children after school parents should wait for their children in the small gym. Anyone not wearing a badge will be directed to the office to check in. All doors, except entrance #1, are locked during school hours. Non-enrolled children are not allowed to spend the day visiting their friend’s classroom. VOLUNTEERS Parent volunteers form an important part of our school program. Parents have been assisting in the media center, computer lab, on the playground, and in the classrooms. If you are interested in serving the school in some voluntary capacity, please notify the office or your child’s teacher.

HEALTH SERVICESEMERGENCY FORM Emergency information is required for every child. If a child becomes ill or injured in school, parents will be contacted first. If the school is unable to contact the parents, the alternate person on the emergency form will be called. Please notify the school when changes in telephone numbers and alternate persons occur during the year.

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FIRST AID SERVICESThe health office is located in the front school office, and is used for ill or injured children during school hours. If a child is too ill to remain in class, parents will be called to pick up the child. If a child is injured in school, the parents will be notified regarding a serious injury and asked to pick up their child. Health care is administered by staff who are CPR and first aid certified.

IMMUNIZATIONSMinnesota Statute 1998, Section 121A.15 requires that all children who are enrolled in Minnesota schools be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella, varicella, and Hepatitis B series allowing for certain specified exemptions. Requirements at Kindergarten are: 5 DPT, 4 Polio doses, 2 measles, mumps, rubella doses and hepatitis B series (3 doses) and 2 varicella doses (chickenpox). If your child had chicken pox, a doctor’s signature is required.

MEDICATIONDistrict 831 has a medication policy which states that NO MEDICATIONS (including over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol or Advil) will be given is school without a written order from doctor and parent written permission. Medication authorization forms may be obtained from the school office. The medication must be in a current prescription bottle or original bottle for over-the-counter medication. Parents must drop off any medications to the Health Office; students are not allowed to bring them to school.

PUPIL’S HEALTH RECORD A health record is kept for each child. This health record includes hearing and vision screening results, immunization dates, and other health related information. The health record is updated annually. If your child has a specific health problem or allergies, please document this on the student health form and inform the school nurse or principal.

TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL?Parents and students often have questions about when it is appropriate for students to stay home from school because of illness. The following guidelines will help with your decision. Your child should stay home:

If your child has had a temperature of 100 degrees or higher in the past 24 hours; if so, the student should be kept out of school for at least 24 hours after they are fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications.

If your child has vomited or has had diarrhea within the past 24 hours. If your child has an uncontrolled cough. If your child has been diagnosed with strep throat; if so, the student may return to school 24 hours after starting on an antibiotic. They have Pink Eye with thick white or yellow drainage and eye pain. An exam by a Medical Doctor is recommended. If your child has a rash that has not been identified and treated. If you child feels too ill to remain in class and benefit from attending school. If your child has head lice; when lice are found, students can return to school 12 hours after lice treatment and are nit-free. If your child has pain that requires a narcotic/ controlled medication for relief. Please discuss the management of chronic pain with the Health Office

Assistant in your school. Additional information about common concerns parents have about the health of their school-age child may be found in your school’s health services office.

VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGVision and hearing screening will be completed in grades 1, 3, and 5. Parents will be notified by the school if a professional examination is recommended. Contact the school for special vision and hearing requests.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICESForest Lake Area Schools is committed to fulfilling the obligations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The fundamental principles behind these federal laws are that students with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. This means that the district has systems in place to identify, evaluate and provide educational services to students with disabilities in a manner that is as similar to their non-disabled peers as deemed appropriate.

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Parents and students have the right to request an evaluation if they suspect the student has a disability that affects their educational progress. The district employs licensed special education teachers, therapists and school psychologists to conduct the evaluations. Parent and students have a right to be part of the educational team that determines the methods of evaluation, the interpretation of the evaluation results and the development of the Individual Education Program (IEP). Parents and students who have questions regarding the process can contact the building school psychologist or the Director of Special Education at 651-982-8131

SPECIAL EDUCATION EVALUATIONS

Each building has a team consisting of: classroom teacher, special education teacher, school psychologist, principal, and parents of student referred, The team is used to determine if a student is eligible for Special Education and what a child’s needs are by discussing results of interventions, appropriate assessments, special services and / or instruction to meet those Special Education needs according to state guidelines.

The special education team at Wyoming is qualified to determine if students meet criteria and are eligible for special education services for one or more educational disabilities including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Cognitive Disabilities, Other Health Disabilities, Speech or Language Impairments, Specific Learning Disabilities, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairments, Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, Physical Impairments, or Traumatic Brain Injury. Once students are determined eligible, the team (which includes parents) meets to develop and Individual Education Program (IEP) for the student.  An IEP includes a statement of the student’s present level of academic achievement and functional performance, measurable annual goals and objectives, special education and related services needed to meet those goals in the least restrictive environment, and accommodations and/or modifications the student’s needs because of the disability

SUPPORT SERVICESSCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTThe school psychologist offers services that consist of behavior management assessment, intervention planning, assistance in accessing community resources and consultation. The School Psychologist is available to consult with teachers, parents, administrators, and other community agencies about child development and intervention efforts. The school psychologist works closely with adults in the school, community and home to provide psychoeducational expertise in the identification and intervention for emotional, behavioral, and cognitive needs of children within the District. The school psychologist uses a wide range of alternative intervention techniques for

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ALL SETTINGS EXPECTATIONSRespect: Treat others the way they want to be treated.

On- Task: Follow Directions, Use appropriate voice level.

Achieve: Be Honest, Complete tasks give to you in a timely manner; DO your BEST.

Responsible: Own your actions and reactions, Be ready, Keep areas clean.

Show ROAR!

children with special needs using either school based and/ or community based resources. Strategies are developed to meet the unique needs of each child. The school psychologist is also a member of the crisis intervention team and may be consulted or may meet with students in crisis.

SPEECH & LANGUAGE CLINICIANThe speech clinician provides therapy for children who exhibit significant delays in communication skills—articulation (speech sounds), language (grammer, syntax), voice quality and fluency. Children attend individual or small group therapy sessions where they receive specific instruction and practice on how to remediate the areas of delay.

PROBLEM SOLVING TEAMAt Wyoming Elementary, classroom teachers differentiate for a variety of student needs.  If a student is struggling academically or behaviorally, the teacher will try interventions and seek help from their colleagues in their PLC for ideas and share how they are addressing the struggles with the student’s parents.  If the student continues to have difficulty despite differentiation and interventions within the classroom, the teacher will talk to the student’s parents about making a referral to the Problem Solving Team.  The PST is a small group of Wyoming Elementary educators that meet on a regular basis.  The team includes general education teachers, interventionists, the school psychologist, and the building principal.  This team of people has specific training in interventions to meet the needs of students who are at-risk academically, socially, or behaviorally.  During the Problem Solving Process the teacher and other members of the PST will be in contact with the parents about the process and progress their child is making.

SECTION 504Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is an anti-discrimination law that protects people with disabilities. Students might qualify for services under Section 504 if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning or working. These services fall under the regular education program. The impairment must substantially limit one of these activities for the student to qualify. If the student struggles more than the average person to complete a task, substantial limitation may exist. Substantial limitation is determined by a committee of people knowledgeable about the child and the methods of assessment.

If your child qualifies under Section 504, the services he or she may receive are accommodations in the regular classroom, which can enable the child to be successful in school. Certain temporary disabilities and behavior problems may also qualify a student for Section 504 services.

COUNSELORWyoming Elementary has a full time counselor who provides a broad spectrum of services. Students will interact with the counselor through monthly classroom lessons. These lessons focus on a wide variety of issues, i.e. self-esteem, friendship, anger management, feelings, and conflict resolution. Small group involvement and individual support is provided upon parent or teacher request.

The elementary counselor/ social workers in the Forest Lake School District have an open door policy. Students may seek assistance at any time and are encouraged to do so. Parents may contact the counselor with questions or concerns.

SUPPORT SERVICES PHYSICAL EDUCATIONWhat is Physical Education?Physical Education is a part of student’s total educational program.  P.E. contributes, primarily through movement experiences, to the overall growth and development of children.  P.E. is defined as education through movement.  At Wyoming Elementary the P.E. curriculum and instructional strategies give attention not only to the psychomotor, but also the cognitive and social affective learning organs.

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Why is Physical Education Important?P.E. at the elementary level is an essential subject matter that is dedicated to learning in the psychomotor domain and commitment to development of lifetime physical activity patterns.  P.E. can foster children’s development growth in five unique areas:  the development of motor skills and movement competence, understanding of human movement principles, personal health and wellness skills, lifetime activity skills, and the development of positive social skills.

MEDIA CENTERThe Wyoming Media Center is located in the middle of the school allowing for easy access by all students and staff. A computerized catalog and circulation system gives users easy access to all of our materials. On-line encyclopedias and other print and on-line reference materials are available for research in the Media Center. Destiny Media Catalog on the Wyoming Elementary home page will bring you to all the resources that are available. The media curriculum is designed to help students become lifelong learners and library users. In addition to checking out recreational and informational reading materials, students in grades 1-6 come to the Media Center once a week for lessons in reference and research, library organization, and literature enrichment. Kindergarten children also come once a week for a story and book check out. During the year the Media Center celebrates several special occasions and encourages the students to become involved in National Library Week, and other programs designed to promote a love of reading. See our website for a more extensive description of our program.

MUSICChildren in grades K-5 participate in music classes with a music specialist. Children are involved in making music, singing, dancing and playing various classroom instruments, while learning about music from various diverse cultures.

6 th GRADE MUSIC, BAND OR ORCHESTRA Students in grade six will participate in classroom music, band or orchestra. Band and orchestra students learn the fundamentals of playing a brass, woodwind, string, or percussion instrument in small group instruction, as well as in a large ensemble. General music students continue to study the voice as well as a variety of other musical subjects. All groups perfom in a concert near the end of the school year. WYOMING AMBASSADORSThe Wyoming Ambassadors is a group of 4th through 6th graders who serve as a voice of the students and represent them at monthly meetings. Students interested in serving will be responsible for: coordinating student activities, developing student morale, promoting school spirit and pride (WOW!), exhibiting good citizenship, developing leadership skills, building better communication skills, soving problems, making decisions, creating publicity and spirit for school events.

Some past activities have included the Valentine Heart sales, Hat and Mitten Tree, Talent Show, Pennies for Patients, collecting items and raising money for rescued pets, and collecting goods for local food shelves. Members of the Wyoming Ambassadors are open to apply from 4 th through 6th grade classrooms each fall and serve for the school year. The meetings will be held before the school day

EXTENDED DAY Children who would benefit from extra skill work in reading and math may be invited to participate in our extended day program. This successful program is supported by our teachers two days per week. Program information is available late fall.

TELEPHONE REFERENCE LISTForest Lake School District Website: http://www.flaschools.org

Wyoming Elementary Website: http:// wy.flaschools.org

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WYOMING ELEMENTARY25701 Forest Blvd N 982-8000Wyoming MN 55092

ATTENDANCE 982-8068CAFETERIA 982-8010FAX 982-8067SAC 982-8014WEATHER HOTLINE 982-8143

BAND OFFICE- ELEM 982-8963

CHEMICAL HEALTHHAZELDEN 800-257-7810FAIRVIEW BEHAVIORAL OUT-PATIENT 612-672-4360FAIRVIEW BEHAVIORAL IN-PATIENT 612-372-6999

ABUSE AND SHELTERSTUBMAN FAMILY ALLIANCE 770-0777THE REFUGE NETWORK 800-338-7233/ 257-2890HILL HOME 653-6305

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WYOMING ELEMENTARY25701 Forest Blvd N 982-8000Wyoming MN 55092

ATTENDANCE 982-8068CAFETERIA 982-8010FAX 982-8067SAC 982-8014WEATHER HOTLINE 982-8143

BAND OFFICE- ELEM 982-8963

CHEMICAL HEALTHHAZELDEN 800-257-7810FAIRVIEW BEHAVIORAL OUT-PATIENT 612-672-4360FAIRVIEW BEHAVIORAL IN-PATIENT 612-372-6999

ABUSE AND SHELTERSTUBMAN FAMILY ALLIANCE 770-0777THE REFUGE NETWORK 800-338-7233/ 257-2890HILL HOME 653-6305

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY USER GUIDELINES ~~ A SUMMARYStudents are to utilize the technology systems for educational purposes. Misuse of technology may result in restrictions and / or other consequences up to and including expulsion as well as civil or criminal penalties that may be imposed by law. The full version of the Information Resources Security and Appropriate Use Guidelines is availabel in all building media centers.

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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITES

1. Follow all school building and district policies.2. Log in only as authorized * (Don’t log in as someone else).3. Log out before leaving the computer. 4. Respect the privacy of other users. 5. Don’t share passwords or write them down. 6. Use creative passwords, and change them regularly, if

applicable. 7. Follow copyright and license laws. 8. Reference materials you use (cite your sources).9. Choose key search words carefully when searching the Internet.10. Never give out personal information- such as full name, phone

number or address. 11. Limit printing as much as possible12. Model appropriate use for others. 13. Maintain a backup of important files when appropriate. 14. Report concerns of inappropriate or illegal activity to a teacher or

administrator. ACCEPTABLE USE

1. Use for school projects, including research, word processing, etc.2. Use in support of extra-curricular activities.3. Use for personal research and/or personal goals that fit within the

appropriate use guidelines, provided the technology is not needed for one of the above activities.

UNACCEPTABLE USE

1. Attempt to bypass or alter computer security.2. Attempt, assist in or gain unauthorized* access (intentional or

unintentional)3. Modify computer configuration (wallpaper, sounds, etc.) without

authorization.4. Request, access, transfer, copy or store inappropriate messages

or materials.5. Use or store unauthorized* programs on school machines.6. Install or download software without authorization*.7. Use technology resources for commercial, personal profit or illegal

enterprises.8. Any other act that hinders the use of technology by students and

staff.

*Any information stored or in use on district resources can and may be reviewed and/or removed by district personnel.

The Wyoming Parent Teacher Association provides enrichment for students, education for parents, support for teachers and connections to the community.

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The PTA supports all of the items described here and more! We pay for these opportunities with fundraisers. NEW this year are two exciting events: Family Fun Day and Parents’ Night Out. These will replace the winter carnival and butter braid sale. We will continue holiday wreath sales.

Student Enrichment In-Class Field Trips/Guest SpeakersLyceums/AssembliesRecess/Gym Equipment6th Grade RecognitionTechnology to Support LearningPopcorn FridaysHoliday ShopSenior ScholarshipLast Day of School Celebration

Staff & Community Support Teacher GrantsWyoming Community Fun RunGrandparents’ DayStaff Support & Appreciation

Parent Outreach Events

OperationsAccounting/Finance SoftwareInsurance / Storage UnitCalendar /WebsiteWe are generously supported by local businesses. Wyoming DQ donates 10% of sales 1 night per month and Forest Lake Domino’s provides the Doughraisers Program.

Look for information on our Parent Education Nights. We bring in a variety of guest speakers to talk about issues that affect students and parents. Our Parent Nights for

2016-17 are

September 20January 17March 21April 18

The PTA board and school staff meet at 6pm in the Media Center on the 3rd Tuesday of the other months of the year to plan events and activities.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Contact us at wyomingpta@gmail.com

President, Tina Tong Co-Vice Presidents, Chrissy RehnbergTreasurer, Jennifer Brady & Cindy Gustafson Secretary, Amber Setter

Facebook: PTA Wyoming Elementarywww.wyomingpta.org

Parent volunteers provide the energy and time to make all of these amazing opportunities happen. We look forward to working with

you to make Wyoming Elementary the best school it can be!

FIRST STATE BANK OF WYOMING

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SUMMARY OF HARRASSMENT AND VIOLENCE POLICY 425

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

The policy of Independent School Disctrict No. 831 (the “School District”) is to maintain a learning and working enviroment that is free from harassment and violence on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability. The School District prohibits any form of harassment or violence on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability.

A violation of this policy occurs when any student, teacher, administrator, or other school district personnel harasses a student, teacher, administrator, or other school district personnel or group of students, teachers, administrators, or other school district personnel through conduct or communication based on a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation ,or disability, as defined by this policy. (For purposes of this policy, school district personnel includes school board members, school employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, or persons subject to the supervision and control of the District.)

A violation of this policy occurs when any student, teacher, administrator, or other school district personnel inflicts, threatens to inflict, or attempts to inflict violence upon any students, teachers, administrators, or other school district personnel based on a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, martial status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability.

The School District will act to investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or written, of harassment or violence based on a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability, and to discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, or other school district personnel who is found to have violated this policy.

REPORTING PROCEDURES

Any person who believes he or she has been the target or victim of harassment or violence on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, martial status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability by a student, teacher, administrator, or other school district personnel, or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute harassment or violence prohibited by this policy toward a student, teacher, administrator, or other school district personnel or group of students, teachers, administrators, or other school district personnel should report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate School District official designated by this policy. A person may report conduct which may constitute harassment or violence anonymously. However, the school district may not rely solely on an anonymous report to determine discipline or other remedial responses.

In Each School Building. The building principal, the principal’s designee, or the building supervisor (hereinafter the “building report taker”) is the person responsible for receiving oral or written reports of harassment or violence prohibited by this policy at the building level. Any adult School District personnel who receives a report of harassment or violence prohibited by this policy shall inform the building report taker immediately. If the complaint involves the building report taker, the complaint shall be made or filed directly with the superintendent or the School District human rights officer by the reporting party or complaintant. The building report taker shall ensure that this policy and its procedures, practices, consequences, and sanctions are fairly and fully implemented and shall serve as a primary contact on policy and procedural matters.

In the District. The School Board hereby designates the Director of Administration and Human Resources and the Director of Special Education as the School District Human Rights Officers to receive reports or complaints of harassment or violence prohibited by this policy. If the complaint involves a Human Rights Officer, the complaint shall be filed directly with the Superintendent.

INVESTIGATION

By authority of the School District, the Human Rights Officers, within three (3) days of the receipt of a report or complaint alleging harassment or violence prohibited by this policy, shall undertake or authorize an investigation. The investigation may be conducted by School District officials or by a third party designated by the School District.

The entire policy and reporting form can be found on our district’s website: www.flaschools.org by following these links: About Our District/School Board/Policies/View all School Board Policies/425 or 425 Attachment.

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HAZING PROHIBITION POLICY 431

I. PURPOSEThe purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe learning enviroment for students and staff that is free from hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the school district and are prohibited at all times.

II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. No student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other employee of the school district shall plan, direct, encourage, aid or engage in hazing. B. No teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other employee of the school district shall permit, condone or tolerate hazing. C. Apparent permission or consent by a person being hazed does not lessen the prohibitions contained in this policy. D. This policy applies to behavior that occurs on or off school property and during and after school hours. E. A person who engages in an act that violates school policy or law in order to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization shall be subject to discipline for that act. F. The school district will act to investigate all complaints of hazing and will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor or other

employee of the school district who is found to have violated this policy. III. DEFINITIONS

A. “Hazing” means committing an act against a student, or coercing a student into committing and act, that creates a substantial risk of harm to a person, in order for the student to be initiated or affiliated with a student organization, or for any other purpose. The term hazing includes, but is not limited to:1. Any type of physical brutality such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking, or placing a harmful substance on the body. 2. Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation, exposure to weather, confinemenet in a restricted area, calisthenics or other activity that subjects the student to an

unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student. 3. Any activity involving the consumption of any alcoholic beverage, drug, tobacco product or any other food, liquid, or substance that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of

harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student.4. Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects a student to extreme mental stress, embarassment, shame or humiliation, that adversely affects

the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from remaining in school. 5. Any activity that causes or requires the student to perform a task that involves violation of state or federal law or school district policies or regulations.

B. “Student organization” means a group, club or organization having students as its primary members or participants. It includes grade levels, classes, teams, activities or particular school events. A student organization does not have to be an official school organization to come within the terms of this definition.

IV. REPORTING PROCEDURES A. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of hazing or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute hazing shall report the alleged acts

immediately to a district employee who shall report the complaint to a school administrator. B. A building principal is the person responsible for receiving reports of hazing at the building level. That principal must notify the School District Human Rights’ Officer(s) of such reports.

Any person may report hazing directly to a school district human rights’ officer or to the superintendent. C. Teachers, administrators, volunteers, contractors and other employees of the school district shall be particularly alert to possible situations, circumstances or events which might

include hazing. Any person who receives a report of, observes, or has other knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute hazing shall inform a building principal immediately. D. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of hazing will not affect the complainant or reporter’s future employment, grades or work assignments.

V. SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTIONA. Upon receipt of a complaint or report of hazing, the school district shall undertake or authorize an investigation by school didtrict officials or a third party designated by the school

district.B. The school district may take immediate steps, at its discretion, to protect the complainant, reporter, students, or other pending completion of an investigation of hazing. C. Upon completion of the investigation, the school district will take appropriate action. Such action may include, but is not limited to, warning, suspension, exclusion, expulsion, transfer,

remediation, termination or discharge. Disciplinary consequences will be sufficiently severe to deter violations and to appropriately discipline prohibited behavior. School district action taken for violation of this policy will be consistent with the requirements of applicable collective bargaining agreements, applicable statutory authority, including the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, school district policies and regulations.

VI. REPRISAL The school district will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contrator or other employee of the school district who retaliates against any person who makes a good faith report of alleged hazing or against any person who testifies, assists, or participates in an investigation, or against any person who testifies, assists or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such hazing. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment.

VII. DISSEMINATION OF POLICYVIII. This policy shall appear in each school’s student handbook and in each school’s building and staff handbooks.

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SEARCH OF STUDENT LOCKERS, DESKS, PERSONAL POSSESSIONS AND STUDENT’S PERSON POLICY 514I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide for a safe and healthful educational enviroment by enforcing the school district’s policies against contraband. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

A. Lockers and Personal Possessions Within a Locker.Pursuant to Minnesota statutes, school lockers are the property of the school district. At no time does the school district relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience of students. Inspection of the interior of lockers may be conducted by school officials for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. The personal possessions of students within a school locker may be searched only when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of law or school rules. As soon as practicable after the search of a student’s personal possession, the school officials must provide notice of the search to students whose lockers were searched unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation by police or school officials.

B. Desks. School desks are the property of the school district. At no time does the school district relinquish its exclusive control of desks provided for the convenience of students. Inspection of the interior of desks may be conducted by school officials for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant.

C. Personal Possessions and Student’s Person. The personal possessions of students and/or a student’s person may be searched when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school rules. The search will be reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness. The school district has the right to use dogs trained in the detection of contraband in the use of such searches.

D. It shall be a violation of this policy for students to use lockers and desks for unauthorized purposes or to store contraband. It shall be a violation for students to carry contraband on their person or in their personal possessions.

III. DEFINITIONSA. “Contraband” means any unauthorized item possession of which is prohibited by school district policy and/or law. It includes but is not limited to weapons and “look-alikes,” alcoholic

beverages, controlled substances and “look-alikes,” overdue books and other materials belonging to the school district, and stolen property. B. “Personal possessions” includes but is not limited to purses, backpacks, bookbags, packages, clothing and automobiles parked in school district parking facilities. C. “Reasonable suspicion” means that a school official has grounds to believe that the search will result in evidence of a violation of school district policy, rules, and /or law. Reasonable

suspicion may be based on a school official’s personal observation, a report from a student, parent or staff member, a student’s suspicious behavior, a student’s age and past history or record of conduct both in and out of the school context, or other reliable sources of information.

D. “Reasonable scope” means that the scope and/or intrusiveness of the search is reasonably related to the objectives of the search. Factors to consider determining what is reasonable include the seriousness of the suspected infraction, the reliability of the information, the necessity of acting without delay, the existence of exigent circumstances necessitating an immediate search and further investigation (e.g. to prevent violence, serious and immediate risk of harm or destruction of evidence), and the age of the student.

IV. PROCEDURESA. School officials may inspect the interiors of lockers and desks for any reason at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant. B. School officials may inspect the personal possessions of a student and/or a student’s person based on a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school

rules. A search of personal possessions of a student and/or a student’s person will be reasonable in its scope of intrusiveness. C. As soon as practable after a search of personal possessions with in a locker pursuant to this policy, the school officials must provide notice of the search to students who possessions

were searched unless disclosure would impede and ongoing investigation by police or school officials. D. In the event that a search of a person is determined to be necessary, such a search of a person shall be conducted in private by a school official of the same sex. A second school

official of the same sex shall be present as an observer during the search of a person. E. Parents shall be notified of locker searches and personal searches as soon as is practical given the circumstances.

F. A strip search is a search involving the removal of coverings or clothing from private areas. Strip searches will be conducted only by authorized personnal in an off-site medical or criminal justice facility.

G. A school official conducting any other search may determine when it is appropriate to have a second official present as an observer. H. A copy of this policy will be printed in the student handbook or disseminated in any other way which school officials deem appropriate.

V. DIRECTIVES AND GUIDELINESSchool administration may establish reasonable directives and guidelines which address specific needs of the school district, such as use of tape in lockers, standards of cleanliness and care, posting of pin-ups and posters which may constitue sexual harassment, etc.

VI. SEIZURE OF CONTRABANDIf a search yields contraband, school officials will seize the item and, where appropriate, turn it over to legal officials for ultimate disposition.

VII. VIOLATIONSA student found to have violated this policy and/or the directives and guidelines implementing it shall be subject to discipline in accordance with the school district’s Student Discipline Policy, which may include suspension, exclusion, or expulsion, and the student may, when appropriate, be referred to legal officials.

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SUMMARY OF ANTI-BULLYING POLICY 541

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to assist the school district in its goal of preventing and responding to acts of bullying, intimidation, violence, reprisal, retaliation, and other similar disruptive and detrimental behavior.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

An act of bullying, by either an individual student or a group of students, is expressly prohibited on school premises, on school district property, at school functions or activities, or on school district transportation. This policy applies not only to students who directly engage in an act of bullying but also to students who, by their indirect behavior, condone or support another student’s act of bullying. This policy also applies to any student whose conduct at any time or in any place constitutes bullying or other prohibited conduct that interferes with or obstructs the mission or operations of the school district or the safety or welfare of the student or other students, or materially and substantially interferes with a student’s

educational opportunities or performance or ability to participate in school functions or activities or receive school benefits, services, or privileges. This policy also applies to an act of cyberbullying regardless of whether such act is committed on or off school district property and/or with or without the use of school district resources.

DEFINITION OF BULLYING

“Bullying” means intimidating, threatening, abusive, or harming conduct that is objectively offensive and:

1. An actual or perceived imbalance of power exists between the student engaging in the prohibited conduct and the target of the prohibited conduct, and the conduct is repeated or forms a pattern; or

2. Materially and substantially interferes with a student’s educational opportunities or performance or ability to participate in school functions or activities or receive school benefits, services, or privileges.

REPORTING PROCEDURES

Any person who believes he or she has been the target or victim of bullying or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct that may constitute bullying or prohibited conduct under this policy shall report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate school district official designated by this policy. A person may report bullying anonymously. However, the school district may not rely soley on an anonymous report to determine discipline or other remedial responses.

The building principal, the principal’s designee, or the building supervisor (hereinafter the “building report taker”) is the person responsible for receiving reports of bullying or other prohibited conduct at the building level. Any person may report bullying or other prohibited conduct directly to a school district human rights officer or the superintendent. If the complaint involves the building report taker, the complaint shall be made or filed directly with the superintendent or the school district human rights officer by the reporting party or complaintant.

SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION

Within three days of the receipt of a complaint or report of bullying or other prohibited conduct, the school district shall undertake or authorize an investigation by the building report taker or a third party designated by the school district.

The entire policy can be found on our district’s website: www.flaschools.org by following these links: About Our District/ School Board/Policies/Views All School Board Policies/541.

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