Bayard JR/SR High Student Handbook

 

 

HANDBOOK

 Of

BAYARD HIGH SCHOOL

Bayard, NE

 

 

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            "When you work to your full capacity, you can hope to attain the knowledge and skills that will enable you to create your future and control your destiny.  If you do not, you will have your future thrust on others.  Take hold of your life, apply your gifts and talents, and work with dedication and self discipline.  Have high expectations for yourself and convert every challenge into an opportunity."

                                                                                                                                                           

"A Nation at Risk"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This student handbook is Board of Education policy, and in the event there are inconsistencies or conflicts with any other rules or regulations, the board policies and regulations as they appear in this handbook will regulate.

 

 

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The mission of the Bayard Public Schools is to empower the

students to prepare for a successful and productive future by

stimulating interests, promoting positive accomplishments, and

developing a solid educational foundation in order that they may

function socially, economically, and politically in a global

society.

 

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

                                                                                   

1.   Bayard students respect the rights and property of others and are courteous and polite in action and language.

 

2.         Bayard students display good sportsmanship in representing the school and community.

 

3.   Bayard students strive for honesty and accept responsibility for both their successes and their failures.

 

4.   Bayard students strive for high academic achievement in such a manner that it brings respect to themselves and the school.

 

5.         Bayard students avoid alcohol and drugs.

 

SCHOOL SONG

We're here to boost you, Bayard High, here's to you.

The school we love the best of all.

Our colors proudly waving never fall,

We'll carry on and fight, fight, fight, forever more.

And when the victory you have won again,

We will salute your loyal men.

We'll rally 'round your colors, Bayard High,

And always FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT.
INTRODUCTION

 

The purpose of this booklet is to help the pupils of Bayard High School to understand the philosophy, practices, policies, and regulations of the school.  It is designed to help them choose courses and classes which will better fit them later for a life after graduation.  If you have questions or concerns about these matters, or any other facet of your education, please contact an administrator at any time. 

 

The experience of school is of critical importance.  Not only do students learn the academic skills of reading, writing, calculating, thinking, and speaking; but they also learn who they are and how to deal with and relate to fellow students and adults.  For these reasons, it is of paramount importance that the school environment be supportive of the students, offering encouragement, acceptance, and genuine concern for the individual student.  The school, along with parents, family, and community must teach the students that all people have value and dignity.  They must also strive to teach the values of honesty, respect for others, personal integrity, individual achievement, cooperation, self-discipline, a sense of humor, and good citizenship.

 

The classroom should be a very special environment.  It must be stimulating and challenging, and at the same time, warm and supportive.  Discipline should be present to enhance learning and engender proper academic and social development.  It should not, however, be so rigid as to stifle individual creativity.  It must foster self-worth and respect for the rights of other individuals and build a positive relationship between the student and the teacher.  We believe in firm, fair, and consistent discipline that is built on sound educational principles.  We also believe that all students are special and can succeed to the level of their abilities.  There should be a real joy in learning, and students should be encouraged and rewarded for their many successes.

 

We hope that this school year will be exciting and  rewarding, and we look forward to the opportunity help each student become the very best that they can become.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BAYARD SCHOOLS

The first school session was held in a room above a store building in about 1885, with Miss Ottie Wisner as teacher.  Later, a one room school house, a Soddy, was built where the Western Sugar factory now stands in Bayard.  Between 1890 and 1900 the school was closed due to an epidemic of smallpox, measles, and whooping cough.

 

Bayard's next school building, the "pink" school house, was a two-story structure, built in 1900.  At the time there were eight grades, with two instructors.  About five years later the ninth and tenth grades were added, and a third teacher was hired.  In 1917 the building which was known as North Ward was constructed to house the high school. Our former high school was first used in 1921.  This school building cost our school district $275,000.  It housed the grades nine through twelve.  At this time the North Ward building was occupied by the junior high school, and the "pink" school house held the elementary school.

 

In 1949 the school district voted bonds for $135,000 to build a new gymnasium and vocational agricultural building.  Our auditorium was facilitated with new seats and a new stage front.  This renovation also included the transformation of the swimming pool into a girls' dressing room.

 

The science laboratory and home economics room were completely remodeled and equipped with modern facilities in the year 1955.  In 1956 a new library and garage were added to our school building.  1961 ushered in its full share of progressive changes.  After District 58 consolidated with the Bayard City School, a bus service and cafeteria were installed in our system.  For the academically inclined, 1961 witnessed the conversion of an old third-story school classroom into a modernized, well-equipped math room.  The old woodworking shop was expanded, rearranged, and equipped with many new tools.  In 1987 new locker rooms and a concession area were constructed between the gym and the junior/senior high building.  This addition provided over 5,000 square feet of much needed space for the junior and senior high students.  This project cost $246,000.

 

In 1991, a new junior/senior high school was completed at a cost of $2,989,356.50 and concurrently consists of 51,000 square feet of space.  This very modern building was designed to meet the educational needs of the Bayard community well into the 21st century.

 

In November, 2008, the Bayard School District approved a $3,500,000 ($500,000 being a gift) construction project which included 7,200 additional square feet of classrooms and 5,000 square feet of remodeling at the elementary school; and 23,000 additional square feet including a gymnasium and locker rooms at the high school.  The elementary project was completed the beginning of the 2009/2010 school year, while the High School was scheduled to be completed during the summer of 2010.  Both projects will be a great asset for the educational needs and the Bayard community.

 

The student body consisted of 31 high school students in 1901.  Today our junior/senior high school student body numbers approximately 250.  Also, in 1901, the faculty was one person, and the budget for the year was $1,000.00.  This changed greatly.  This school year, our faculty numbers 3 administrators, 20 high school teachers, 17 elementary teachers, and 25 other employees.

 

 

 

 

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

It is the policy of the Bayard Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, marital status, sex, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies, as required by Titles VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, the Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Nebraska Equal Educational Opportunity Act.

 

Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against, denied a benefit, or been excluded from participation in any district education program or activity on the basis of sex, race, or handicap, in violation of this policy, may grieve such matters using the adopted grievance procedures of this district.  Such procedures shall provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging acts of discrimination.

 

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504, Title VI of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act may be directed to the High School Principal, Bayard High School, (308) 586-1700, or in the case of Title IX and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act, to the Director of the Region VII Office for Civil Rights, 10220 North Executive Hills Boulevard, 8th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64153, or call (816) 891-8026.

 

POLICY ENFORCEMENT:

To ensure compliance with this policy, the superintendent shall:

 I.         Designate a member of the administrative staff:

            A.        To coordinate efforts of the district to comply with this policy;

      B.   To develop and ensure maintenance of a filing system to keep records required under this     policy;

            C.        To investigate any complaints of violations of this policy;

            D.        To administer the grievance procedure established in this policy;

            E.         To develop affirmative action programs, as appropriate;

II.         Provide for the publication of this policy on an ongoing basis to students, parents, employees, prospective employees, and district employee unions or organizations, with such publication including the name, office address, and telephone number of the compliance administrator designated, pursuant to this policy in paragraph C., 1. above.

 

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:

Any student or employee of this district who believes he or she has been discriminated against, denied a benefit, or excluded from participation, in any district education program or activity, on the basis of sex, in violation of this policy, may file a written complaint with the compliance administrator designated in Paragraph C, 1, of this policy, above.  The compliance administrator shall cause a review of the written complaint to be conducted and a written response mailed to the complainant within ten (10) working days after receipt of the written complaint.  A copy of the written complaint and the compliance administrator's response shall be provided each member of the Board of Education.  If the complainant is not satisfied with such

response, he or she may submit a written appeal to the Board of Education, indicating with particularity the nature of disagreement with the response and his or her underlying disagreement.

 

The Board of Education shall consider the appeal at its next regularly scheduled board meeting, following receipt of the response.

 

 

 

 

The Board of Education shall permit the complainant to address the board in public or closed session, as appropriate and lawful, concerning his or her complaint and shall provide the complainant with its written decision on the matter as expeditiously as possible following completion of the hearing.

 

The designated administrator for Title IX is: Tom Perlinski, 726 4^th Avenue, Box 607, Bayard, Nebraska 69334.  308-586-1700. A complete copy of Title IX and Assurance of Compliance under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was posted for the students' use on Nov. 3, 1972.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Accident insurance covering students, while they are at or traveling to or from school or participating in school activities is offered for a nominal cost at the beginning of the school year.   Membership is optional.  Information pertaining to this policy is made available to all students at the beginning of the school year.

 

ATHLETIC INSURANCE

All pupils participating in interschool athletics (including practice) shall have athletic insurance.  They may purchase school-sponsored insurance or sign a verification form, informing the school district that they have their own insurance carrier or a signed waiver from the parents relieving the school of all responsibility

 

BAD WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSING

The importance of notifying parents and students when school will be delayed in opening, not opened at all, or be dismissed early is of prime concern.  This year we will begin to use an automated voice messaging system which will allow the school to contact each family with regard to school closing and other notifications.  This system is designed to call the phone number or numbers listed in your students file.  If you do not wish to be a part of the automated system, please notify the school and your name will be removed from the system.

 

The school will continue to use local radio stations KMOR, KNEB, KOLT, and KDUH TV to inform parents and students of closing due to inclement weather.  The school will make every effort to make this information available as soon as possible. 

 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/TELEPHONE

It is very important that every student maintain an up-to-date address and telephone number record at the school office.  Notify the school immediately if you have a change of address or telephone number during the school year.

 

CHOICE STUDENTS

The Bayard Public schools will accept students who elect to attend Bayard Schools under the guidelines of the State of Nebraska School Option Program.

 

STUDENT GUESTS

Personal guests of students (other than parents or guardians) are not allowed in school during school hours.  This will help prevent unnecessary disruptions in the school day.  In the very rare case that a guest must be in the building, special arrangements must be made through the principal.

 

CLOSED CAMPUS

Bayard Junior/Senior High School will have closed campus for grades seven, eight, nine and ten.  If necessary, special arrangements to leave campus can be made with the principal.  Parents may not excuse from closed campus for more than one day at a time.  If students must be excused for extended periods, parents need to request a meeting with the principal.

 

COPYRIGHT

It is the school’s policy to follow the federal copyright law.  Students are reminded that, when using school equipment and when completing course work, they also must follow the federal copyright laws.  The federal copyright law governs the reproduction of works of authorship.  Copyrighted works are protected regardless of the medium in which they are created or reproduced; thus, copyright extends to digital works and works transformed into a digital format.  Copyrighted works are not limited to those that bear a copyright notice.

 

FIRE DRILLS

Fire drills are held at regular intervals throughout the school year.  Directions posted in each room should be followed carefully.  Every person in the building must leave promptly and quietly at the sound of the fire alarm.

 

The student should:

1.         Walk quickly, do not run.

2.         Walk in single file with classmates unless directed to do otherwise.

3.         Not wait in line to use a specified exit if another is free.

4.         Move away from the exit after leaving the building to make room for those following.

5.         Return to the building when safe re-entry is announced.

 

Each class has special instructions to follow during a fire drill.  Listen      carefully to your teacher for additional directions.  Students not in a supervised class area are to exit via the nearest door and join the rest of the student body.  Doors to all rooms are to be left closed.  Do not crowd or talk, and remain alert for additional directions.  Do not attempt to take             books or wraps with you.  However, girls should take their purses.  Once outside, remain out of the fire lanes and stay out of the path of any         vehicles.  You will be instructed when to re-enter the building.

 

GRADUATION

A commencement service will be held for each graduating class of seniors.  All graduating seniors are expected to attend graduation exercises in cap and gown, unless excused by the superintendent.  The top 10% of the graduating class will be publicly honored at the graduating exercises.  Commencement services will be held in the auditorium.

 

HEALTH SERVICES AND DISPENSING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

A registered nurse is on duty or on call during school hours.  An ill or injured student may not leave school until permission of the parent, or person designated by the parent, has been received.  Ill or injured students are not to leave the building without the knowledge of the nurse and without signing out properly in the office.

 

Participation in the regular activities of the physical education program is expected from all students.  Students who are temporarily (1 or 2 days) unable to participate in physical education must bring a written excuse from a parent or legal guardian.  A longer absence from physical education requires a written excuse from your family doctor.  All excuses should include:

1.         Reason for absence.

2.         Length of time to be absent from physical education.

3.         Activity modifications during treatment or upon return to class.

All excuses must be in the principal's office before first-hour class.  Students who must remain out of physical activities for more than two weeks may be withdrawn from the physical education class for the balance of the semester.  The student's counselor and the school nurse will review each situation before a determination is made.

 

A health record is on file for each student.  Students are required to keep this record up-to-date by reporting to the nurse any booster shots, new glasses, lens changes, or any pertinent health information that should be recorded.

 

The nurse's office is located at the elementary building.  If you are ill, secure a pass from your teacher and report directly to the office, the office staff will contact the nurse, or send you to the nurse’s office.  If you are seriously ill, you should remain at home for proper treatment and care. 

 

The school nurse and guidance counselor must be notified, for obvious health reasons, when a student is positive that she is pregnant.  Consultation regarding the best educational opportunities is necessary.  Counselors are available for personal problems.

                       

DISPENSING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

To help insure the health and safety of children, school employees are not permitted to dispense prescription medications to students without full compliance with Board Policy which is as follows:

l.   The parent or guardian of the student shall provide prior written authorization on the proper school form, to dispense prescription medications(s).

2.  The parent or guardian of the student shall agree in writing to provide the prescription medication(s) to be dispensed in a prescription container with the child guard cap.  The container shall have a glued label from the pharmacy which shall contain the child's name, physician's name, and directions for dispensing the medication.

3.  The parent or guardian of the student shall agree in writing to consult the family physician as       to any side effects of the medication being dispensed and to advise the school employee of the possible side effects and procedures to be followed should side effects occur.

4.  Written authorization is limited to the medications(s) identified in writing on the form provided for that purpose. Should additional    medication(s) be prescribed, additional written authorization will be required.

 5.        Written authorization shall be limited to the school year identified on the form provided.

 6.  The parent or guardian of the student shall notify the school in writing of the termination of the authorization to dispense the medication(s).

7.  Modification of the dispensing instructions shall be communicated to the school employee by providing a new prescription container with a child-guard cap with glued label from the pharmacy, including student's name, physician's name, and instructions for dispensing.

8. The school employee cannot honor verbal instructions from the parent, or guardian, or student to modify or alter the directions for dispensing medications(s) as specified on the prescription container.

 9.        Employees of the school shall not be required to dispense prescription   medication(s).

10. Prescription medication and any medical equipment needed to dispense medications delivered to school employees shall be identified and shall be kept locked in a cabinet or in a manner that will restrict access to only authorized employees.

 

 

 

HONOR ROLL

An honor roll will be figured and published for each of the four nine-week grading periods and each of the two semester grading periods.  All full-credit courses are used in this computation.  Nine-week grades will be used for the quarter honor roll and semester grades will be used for the semester honor roll.  For a student to be on the honor rolls, he or she must have an average of 90 or above, with no "Cs."

 

INITIATIONS

There shall be no initiation of any student for membership in any organization or activity of the Bayard Public Schools.

 

LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

If, for some reason, a student must leave the school during the day, he/she must have permission of the principal or designated official, and must sign out in the office before he/she leaves.

 

LOCKERS

Lockers are provided for all students of Bayard Jr. /Sr. High School to store their personal belongings.  They are issued at the first of the year.  Students are not to change lockers after assignments have been made in the fall, unless the office has been notified, and approval given.  Do not leave in your lockers such things as calculators, money, or other valuables.  The school cannot be responsible for theft or damage to such possessions.   

 

LUNCH AND LUNCH ACCOUNT PROCEDURES

Bayard Public School has a computerized meal program, and the account balances and bookkeeping aspects of the program are beneficial to everyone concerned.  We encourage all families to apply for free or reduced meals (breakfast and lunch).  An application form can be picked up in the principal's office and must be returned to the high school or elementary office as soon as possible.  This information is kept confidential.  Free and reduced meal counts not only help you, but are beneficial for our school.  In addition to the lunch program, we offer a breakfast program to the Bayard students.  We encourage all students to eat breakfast.

 

With this program, we ask that meals be prepaid by the week, month or semester; not by the day.  Breakfast will be offered in the Cafeteria from 7:55 to 8:20 each morning.  Extra milk is an additional cost, and payment must be made in the lunch line.

 

Each student's account will show a running balance.  Statements with a negative balance will be mailed monthly to notify the parents of the student's account balance.  In order to keep lunch prices as low as possible, negative balances must be minimized.  No student will be allowed to eat if they have over 10 meals charged.

 

Lunch Program Non-Discrimination Statement:  This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.

 

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

 

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,  1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

MUTUAL RESPECT

The Bayard Public Schools expects every staff member and student to be treated with respect and dignity.  A show of disrespect toward a staff member or insubordination on the part of the student will not be tolerated.

 

PUPIL DRIVING, PARKING, AND TRAFFIC RULES

Pupils driving cars to school are to park in the designated student parking area in an orderly fashion.  The student parking area has open parking.  Slots are available on a first come – first serve basis.  Students are required to park only where there is a guardrail present.  Students that park where there is no guardrail may be disciplined by the office and the police.

 

General driving of automobiles by students, except during their lunch period, is prohibited.  It shall be the responsibility of all faculty and school employees to report any violation of traffic laws or any improper conduct of student drivers to the principal (with a signed complaint from the school employee) who will (a.) require the student to check in his/her keys at the principal's office from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for one (1) week or (b.) file a civil legal action to be brought against the student.

 

VEHICLE PARKING RULES

1.  Faculty parking in front of the main building and to the north end of the lot across from the main building is not to be used by students.

2.   To facilitate identification, automobiles are to be parked front end in first; only one stall per car.

3.   All students must be licensed and covered by insurance.  The school is         not responsible for the automobile or its contents.

4.   Parking regulations are strictly enforced.  It is considered a privilege to park on school grounds.  Students will be expected to follow general traffic regulations.  Suspension of driving privileges, towing of vehicles, and/or suspension from school may occur when violations of these regulations occur.

 

CONTINUED PARKING VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINE

1. 1^st offense:  The student will receive detention and parents will be notified.
2. 2^nd offense or more:  The student will receive one day out-of-school suspension and parents as well as the police will be notified.

 

TRAFFIC RULES

1.   No vehicle may be operated on the parking lot at a speed greater than that which is reasonable.

2.   No vehicle may be operated on the parking lot in a negligent, reckless, or willfully reckless manner.

3.   No person shall ride on the top, hood, or fenders of a vehicle.  It is unlawful for the vehicle operator to allow such vehicle operation.

4.         Drivers must not back up, unless it can be done in a safe manner.

5.         Drivers must stop following an accident, and report it to the police.

 

Students choosing to violate the stated regulations will be dealt with by the school or the Bayard Police.  The privilege to use the B.H.S. parking lot could be taken away.

 

 

 

PERMIT TO RE-ENTER

Any student who is absent for five consecutive school days due to either illness or contagious disease, may be required to have a permit to re-enter school, signed by a physician.

 

SCHOOL PROPERTY USE

The property furnished for use by the pupils, including books, desks, furniture, equipment of all kinds, and buildings, shall be used and handled with reasonable care.  Any pupils who intentionally, willfully, or maliciously lose, damage, deface or destroy property of the school shall pay the cost of replacement or repair of such property.  All teachers and employees shall at once report any such loss, damage, destruction, or defacement of school property to the principal and/or the superintendent, who shall investigate the matter and require payment if necessary.

 

SEVERE WEATHER PROCEDURES

Civil defense and tornado alert drills are conducted periodically to practice indoor survival procedure.  Teachers will advise their classes concerning the area to which they will proceed.

The student should:

1.         Walk quickly, not run.

2.         Remain alert for additional or changed instructions from a faculty member.

3.         Proceed to the far end of an assembly area, so that entrances will not be blocked.  In the event of a tornado ALERT, faculty and students will be      notified and directions given for evacuating the most dangerous portions of the building.  Escape plans are to move the entire student body into safe areas.

 

STUDENT ACCESS TO NETWORKED INFORMATION SOURCES

The Board recognizes that as telecommunications and other new technologies shift the ways that information may be accessed, communicated, and transferred by members of the society, those changes may also alter instruction and student learning.  The Board generally supports access by students to rich information resources along with the development by staff of appropriate skills to analyze and evaluate such resources.  In a free and democratic society, access to information is a fundamental right of citizenship.

 

Telecommunications, electronic information sources, and networked services significantly alter the information landscape for schools by opening classrooms to a broader array of resources.  In the past, instructional and library media materials could usually be screened, prior to use, by committees of educators and community members intent on subjecting all such materials to reasonable selection criteria.  Board Policy 1407 requires that all such materials be consistent with district-adopted guides, supporting and enriching the curriculum, while taking into account the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of the students.  Telecommunications, because they may lead to any publicly available fileserver in the world, will open classrooms to electronic information resources which have not been screened by educators for use by students of various ages.

 

Electronic information research skills are now fundamental to preparation of citizens and future employees during an Age of Information.  The Board expects that staff will blend thoughtful use of such information throughout the curriculum and that the staff will provide guidance and instruction to students in the appropriate use of such resources.  Staff will consult the guidelines for instructional materials contained in Board Policy 1407 and will honor the goals for selection of instructional materials contained therein.

 

Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway.  Communications on the network are often public in nature.  The network is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others.  Access to network services will be provided to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner.

 

Independent student use of telecommunications and electronic information resources will be permitted upon submission of permission forms and agreement forms by parents of minor students (under 18 years of age) and by students themselves.  Regional networks such as PANESU require agreement by users to acceptable-use policies outlining standards for behavior and communication.

 

Access to telecommunications will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, and bulletin boards while exchanging messages with people throughout the world.  The Board believes that the benefits to students from access in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed the disadvantages.  But ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources.  To that end, the Bayard Public Schools supports and respects each family's right to decide whether or not to apply for independent access.

 

The Board authorizes the Superintendent to prepare appropriate procedures for implementing this policy and for reviewing and evaluating its effect on instruction and student achievement.

 

STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Student directory information is designed to be used internally within the school district.  Directory information shall be defined in the annual notice.  It may include the student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of student, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, photograph and other likeness, and other similar information.

 

Prior to developing a student directory or to giving general information to the public, parents will be given notice annually of the intent to develop a directory or to give out general information and have the opportunity to deny the inclusion of their child’s information in the directory or in the general information about the students.

 

Please notify the principal’s office in writing if you do not want your child’s information included in the directory.

 

STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

The grievance procedure for students is published in the district student handbook and publications that reach all students including those in special education.  The procedure, along with explanations, due process, and directions are available for inspection in the following offices: Superintendent of Schools and building principals.  Inquiries can also be directed to the Director of Region VII Office for Civil Rights, 10220 North Executive Hills Boulevard, 8th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64153 or call (816) 891-8026.

 

It is the policy of this district that all grievances be resolved quickly and at the lowest step possible.

 

 

 

EXPLANATIONS

1.         Grievance

A grievance is a difference of opinion raised by a student or a group of students involving: 1) the meaning, interpretation, or application of established policies; 2) difference of treatment; or 3) application of the legal requirements of civil rights legislation.

2.         Grievant

            Any student or group of students submitting a grievance in their own behalf.

3.         Days

            Days when school is in session.

 

DUE PROCESS

1.         Right to Representation

A grievant(s) may choose to be represented by an attorney or other             persons of their own choosing, such as a relative or advocate.  Issues of ordinary school operation should, however, be resolved as informally as possible.

2.         Right to Present Witnesses and Evidence

Grievant(s) shall be allowed to present the grievance with relevant    evidence and pertinent witnesses.  Both parties shall have the opportunity for hearing and questioning witnesses.

3.         Time Limits

All participants shall adhere to the time limits prescribed for each level.  Failure by the administration at any step of the procedure to communicate the decision on the grievance within the specified time limit shall permit the grievant(s) to proceed to the next step.  Failure on the part of the grievant(s) to appeal the decision to the next step within the specified time limits shall be deemed to be an acceptance of the decision rendered at that step.

4.         Right to Information

Unless state laws and right-to-privacy laws are violated, all relevant records with names and identifying information must be made available   to the grievant(s) for use as evidence in the grievance issue.

5.         Privacy

During the grievance procedure, except at Step IV, the grievant(s) shall have the right to designate whether the procedure and meetings will be confidential, including names and related information.

6.          Reprisals-Retaliation

Participants in a grievance submitted in this district shall not be subjected to reprisals, retaliation, or different treatment because of such participation.  Participation shall not be recorded in the student file(s) or used to affect equal opportunity for access and equity in educational programs and services.

 

DIRECTIONS:

Each step of authority shall acknowledge in writing the date of receipt of the written grievance with the statement that the issue will be considered promptly.

 

By Step III the grievance must be submitted in writing, dated, and signed with the name of the attendance center and the grade level of the grievant(s).  The issue should be described as specifically and completely as possible.  The name of anyone who will represent the grievant(s) should be included.  A statement of possible relief necessary to resolve the issue should be offered.

 

If the issue is of the type that would require a decision from higher authority, the facts surrounding the grievance should be compiled in writing and submitted to the proper level of authority, operating through appropriate channels.  All levels of authority shall give immediate attention to the grievance issue, being aware of the specified timelines.  Copies of the written answers to the grievant(s) shall be submitted to the superintendent and/or building principal.  This response shall contain a summary of the evidence determined; the conclusion(s) reached, with reasons, and shall be delivered to each grievant(s).  If hand delivery with receipt cannot be made, registered mail will be used.

 

STUDENT'S RIGHTS PROCEDURE

EXPLANATION

A grievance is a difference of opinion raised by a student or group of students involving: 1) the meaning, interpretation, or application of established policies; 2) difference of treatment; or 3) application of the legal requirements of civil rights legislation.

This procedure is not intended to limit the option of the district and a grievant(s) to resolve any grievance mutually and informally.  Hearings and conferences under this procedure shall be conducted at a time and place which will afford a fair and equitable opportunity for all persons.

The grievance procedure is not required if the grievant(s) prefers other alternatives such as the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) or the courts.  Due process shall exist throughout the procedure with the right to: 1) representation; 2) present witnesses and evidence; 3) confidentiality; 4) review relevant records; and 5) proceed without harassment and/or retaliation.

More information is available in the offices of the Superintendent of Schools and the building principals.  Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of Region VII Office for Civil Rights, 10220 North Executive Hills Boulevard, 8th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64153, or call (816) 891-8026

 

Time limits refer to days when school is in session.

 

STEP I

The student(s) and/or parent(s) should discuss the matter with the person(s) directly responsible for the grievance issue within fourteen (14) days of the time when a reasonably alert person should have been aware of the event giving rise to a grievance.  An oral response must be made within five (5) days.

 

STEP II

If the problem is not resolved, the grievance should be referred informally to the Elementary Principal.  A meeting must be held within five (5) days from notification of referral and an oral response made within five (5) days.

 

STEP III

If the grievance is still not resolved, it should be submitted in writing within ten (10) days to the Secondary Principal, Bayard High School.  The grievance should be described as specifically and completely as possible.  A thorough investigation of the issue will be documented.  Extra time, if needed, can be mutually agreed upon.  A meeting must be held between the grievant and district representative within ten (10) days, and a written response made within five (5) days.

 

STEP IV

If a satisfactory solution is not reached, the grievant(s) may appeal the issue in writing to the office of the superintendent or designee within ten (10) days from the receipt of the response on Step III.  A meeting between parties will be held within ten (10) days, and a written response made within five (5) days.  A complete record of this meeting shall be kept and signed by both parties for possible future reference.

 

 

STEP V

If the issue is not satisfactorily resolved in Step IV, the grievant(s) may appeal the grievance in writing to the School Board within five (5) days from the receipt of the written response.  The Board shall consider the appeal within sixty (60) days, and a written response shall be given within five (5) days.

 

STUDENT VALUABLES

Students, not the school, are responsible for their personal property.  Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money or items of value to school.  If it is necessary to bring valuable items or more money than is needed to pay for lunch, leave the money or valuables with a staff member in the school office for temporary and safekeeping.  Even then, the school is not in a position to guarantee that the student’s property will not be subject to loss, theft, or damage.

 

TEACHER SCHEDULE

Teachers are responsible for providing basic knowledge, direction, and motivation.  With this properly accomplished, the student's degree of success is an individual matter.

 

It is difficult for an instructor to spend the necessary class time to resolve an individual student academic problem.  Students are encouraged to make arrangements with their teachers for conference and special help during a teacher's planning period or before or after school.  A teacher's daily schedule will be posted in the classroom.  Consult these schedules and feel free to ask the teachers for time to discuss any problems you might have pertaining to classes.

 

            TELEPHONE MESSAGES

The school telephone is a business phone and is not to be used by student(s) except in special cases.  

In order to keep classroom interruptions at a minimum, we are requesting that parents do not phone the school to leave messages for their children unless it is an emergency.  If it is an emergency, we will try our best to deliver the message.

Non-emergency messages will be kept in the office, and students notified at an appropriate time.  It is the students’ responsibility report for messages when notified.

 

TRANSPORTATION

Inasmuch as Nebraska school laws do not specifically state the policies under which the school board is obligated to provide transportation, the following policy will prevail but may be changed at any time as a result of Board Action:

  I.        The area to be excluded from bus transportation is inside the Bayard City limits.

II.         In establishing bus routes the following factors will be considered:

            A.        Routes will be laid out on hard-surfaced roads wherever and whenever possible.

B.   The bus will not enter a private drive for the purpose of picking up a student unless for

safety reasons it becomes necessary.

C.  No backing of a school bus onto a highway or public road will be permitted.  In all cases where it is not possible to have a satisfactory turn-around, bus service will not be provided.

D.  Students will be let out or picked up at a point near their home. This point will be determined by the superintendent, taking the above factors into consideration.

III.       Bus transportation will be provided for field trips which are considered to          be a part of the regular educational program of the school.

IV.  That, except when rented, no person be carried as a passenger on a school bus who is not a regularly attending student of this school district or an         employee or an adult acting as an authorized sponsor of this district.

 

 TRANSPORTATION - BUS RULES

The safety of our children is of prime importance.  All students living outside the city limits of Bayard are eligible to ride the bus.  Parents are asked to review the following rules and regulations with their children.

  I.        Previous to Loading (on the road and at school)

            A.        Be on time at the designated school bus stop to keep the bus on schedule.

B.   Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.  Bus passengers must conduct themselves in a safe manner while waiting.

C.  Do not move toward the bus at loading zones until the buses have been brought to a complete stop.

            D.        After the bus comes to complete stop, take your seat without delay.

 II.        While on the Bus:

            A.        All children will be assigned a seat.

            B.         Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times after entering the bus.                             

            C.        Windows will be kept closed - heat and ventilation will be controlled by the driver.

            D.        No gum, food, or drink will be allowed on buses.

            E.         Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times.

      F.   Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts the attention   of the bus driver.

G.  Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in your own home.  Damage to seats, etc., must be paid for by the offender.

            H.        Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.

            I.          Leave no books, lunches, or other articles on the bus.

            J.          Keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisles.

K.  Remain in the bus in case of a road emergency, unless directed by the driver to do otherwise.

            L.         Keep ABSOLUTELY QUIET when approaching a railroad crossing.

            M.        Do not throw anything out of the bus windows.

            N.        Remain in seats while bus is in motion (NO STANDING).

            O.        Be courteous to fellow pupils, the bus driver, and the driver's assistants.

P.   Parents will be notified if there is misconduct on the bus.  The bus rider may be denied the privilege of riding.

Q.  While on the bus, you are in the driver's charge, and you must obey him/her promptly and cheerfully; as well as, any student assistant that is officially designated.

            R.         Inform the driver, if possible, when a rider will be absent.

            S.         All school rules, regulations, and policies apply to all students while riding school buses.

III.       After Leaving the Bus

A.  Cross the road, when necessary, after getting off the bus (at least 12 feet in front of the bus) but only after looking to be sure that no traffic is approaching from either direction.        

            B.         Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.

            C.        Be alert to the danger signal from the driver.

D.  Do not get off the bus at places other than the regular bus stop, unless proper authorization has been given in advance by parent and school officials.

IV.       Extra Curricular Trips

            The bus rules and regulations would apply to any trip under school         sponsorship.  Pupils shall    respect the wishes of a competent chaperone appointed by the school.

V.        Unsatisfactory Bus Conduct

            Bus drivers will report unacceptable bus conduct to the principal's office for students who fail to abide by the rules and regulations concerning bus transportation.  There will be no warnings.  Any violation will be dealt with immediately.  An automatic 3 to 5-day suspension from riding the bus may occur on the first offense.  A second offense may draw a             suspension from riding the bus until the next school board meeting, at     which time a permanent solution will be sought.  RIDING THE BUS IS A PRIVILEGE.

 

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

Notice is hereby given that video surveillance may occur on District property.  In the event a video surveillance recording captures a student or other building user violating school policies or rules or local, state or federal laws, the video surveillance recording may be used in appropriate disciplinary proceedings against the student or other building user and may also be provided to law enforcement agencies.

 

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

 

ACADEMIC LETTER

Beginning with the 2005-2006 school term, Bayard High School will be awarding Academic Letters.  Students who earn this award will be recognized at the beginning of each year at the high school student meeting. 

 

Qualifications:

1. Students must have a Grade Point Average of 94% or higher for the previous school term.
2. Students must have zero unverified absences, no more than eight verified absences, and less than 8 tardies for the previous school term.
3. The student must not receive any semester grade lower than an 86%.
4. The student must be enrolled in at least five courses from the core areas of Math, Science, Social Studies, and English.
5. The students must not be sent to the office for a major infraction at anytime during the school term.
6. The student must be enrolled at Bayard High School for at least 90 days of the previous year.
7. The student must achieve and maintain this standard for two consecutive semesters of the same school year.  (Fall Semester and Spring Semester)

 

ADMISSION AND ATTENDANCE

Students entering Bayard Public Schools for the first time must present a valid birth certificate and a complete record of immunizations in addition to a physical examination requirement specified in the following Nebraska School Law Statutes: 79-444.01 Revised: "...to require evidence of a physical examination and immunization for measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus prior to November 1, during the beginning grade of the local school and require evidence of the physical and immunization for the same within sixty days after entrance for transfer students.  The Board shall require evidence that a physical examination was given no more than six months prior to the entrance into the beginner grade and seventh grade".

 

Bayard Public School students are encouraged to attend school on a regular basis and to be absent only when necessary.  Every person residing in the School District who has legal or actual charge of any child shall cause such child to attend school each day that the school is open and in session, except when excused by school authorities (School Law 79-201: COMPULSORY EDUCATION:  ATTENDANCE REQUIRED; LENGTH OF SCHOOL TERM).  Extenuating circumstances involving excess days will be decided by the principal with the approval of the Superintendent of Schools.

 

AWARDS ASSEMBLY

During the last weeks of school, an awards assembly is held to recognize students who have made outstanding contributions to the school.

 

Citizenship awards are given to one boy and one girl in each class.  These students are chosen by a vote from the faculty members.

 

Scholastic recognition is given to the top two students in each class.  This is determined by their grade point average.  To be eligible, the student must have been in the Bayard High School system the entire year.

 

Perhaps the most important features of the awards assembly are handing down the traditions of Bayard High School by members of the Senior Class to members of the Junior Class.

 

The Book of Knowledge, which is held by the graduating senior who received it before, is passed down to the junior who ranks highest in his/her class in scholastic ability.

 

The graduating Senior Class president hands down the yoke to the newly elected senior class president.

 

The graduating Senior Class selects by nomination from the Junior Class, six candidates: three for the school spirit award and three for the athletic letter.  These nominations are approved by the administration and returned to the seniors for the final vote.  The winners will receive these traditions, which they will pass on, the following year, in like manner.

 

The Hall of Fame is composed of graduating students, who, through their years of high school, have contributed the most to their school in the line of scholarship, activities, citizenship, and the general welfare of the student body.  Four boys and four girls are nominated by the seniors and placed on the ballot in the general election, in which all high school classes vote.  The names of the two boys and two girls who receive the most votes are then placed in the Hall of Fame.

 

CHECKING OUT

If a student leaves school during the year, he must obtain a check-out form from the principal and get the signatures of his teachers and coaches or sponsors that he has had during the year.

 

   FINAL TEST EXPLANATION

Final tests will be taken by all students at the end of each semester.  If a student is absent for a semester final exam, he/she is required to make arrangements with the instructor for a make-up time.  Semester final exams not made up will result in receiving a zero.

 

 

GRADING SYSTEMS

The Bayard Junior and Senior High School grades on report cards are figured on a percentile basis.  The following is the formula for changing other grades to a percentile:

                                               

 

A+       1+        99%                 C+       3+        85%                                        

                                                A         1          97%                 C         3          82%

                                                A-        1-         94%                 C-        3-         78%

                                                B+       2+        93%                 D+       4+        77%

                                                B          2          90%                 D         4          74%

                                                B-        2-         86%                 D         4-         70%

F          5          69%

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

                                                                                                                                                           

Graduation Requirements for the Bayard High School are the successful completion of 260 semester hours.

 

The total number of credits must include at least the number of semester hours listed in the following areas:

 

            English – 40 semester hours

            Mathematics – 30 semester hours

            Science – 30 semester hours

            Social Science – 40 semester hours

            World Geography – 10 semester hours

            World History – 10 semester hours

            American History – 10 semester hours

            American Government – 10 semester hours

            Technical – 20 semester hours

                        Computer Applications I – 10 semester hours – required

                        Elective – 10 semester hours, chosen from the following;

                        Computer Applications II

            Advanced Computer Applications (independent study and

            College credit awarded)

                        Computer Graphics

                        Web Page Design/Computer Multimedia

                        Cisco Networking I

                        Cisco Networking II

            Physical Education – 20 credit hours

                        Elective – 20 semester hours, chosen from the following:

                        Physical Education/Health

                        Weight Lifting

                        Lifetime Sports

                        Individual Health Fitness

Two separate Physical Education classes must be completed before retaking a Physical Education class.  Credit will only be given for the first time a student completes the same Physical Education class.

            Community Service – 8 hours Junior Year and 8 hours Senior Year

 

Required Classes for Graduation:

 

            Freshman Year Sophomore Year

            English I                                               English II

            Math I                                                  Math II

            Physical Science                                 Biology

            World Geography                               World History

            Computer Applications I                       Speech

 

           

Junior Year                                                       Senior Year

            English III                                             College English

            American History                                            or

            Math III                                               English IV

            Science III                                            American Govt.

            8 hours Community Service                  8 hours Community

                                                                        Service

 

In order to graduate and to take part in the graduation ceremony, a student must meet all requirements for graduation.  All money owed to the school district, class, activities program, lunch program, etc. must be paid in full prior to graduation.  Failure to pay will eliminate the student's right to participate in graduation.  Certificates of attendance will no longer be awarded, and those not meeting the requirements will not take part in the graduation ceremony.

Senior status is attained when 180 semester hours are successfully completed.

Junior status is attained when 120 semester hours are successfully completed.  Sophomore status is attained when 60 semester hours are successfully completed.

 

PERMANENT RECORD FOLDER

A record folder is kept in the principal's office for every student who is a student at Bayard Jr./Sr. High School.  Information recorded includes attendance, classes taken, grades, and test scores.  This information is frequently used when answering inquiries from parents, other educational institutions, and prospective employers.  Students and parents may request counselors to show them this information.

           

REGISTRATION

All High School pupils are requested to register prior to the starting of school in the fall.

 

TESTING PROGRAM

If you plan to continue your education beyond high school, you may be required to take one or more of the College Entrance Examination Board Tests - The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I and/or II) and individually timed tests in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning in the ACT.  Most colleges and scholarship sponsors require that applicants submit scores on one or more of these tests.  College admissions officials and scholarship program sponsors use the test scores, your school record, and other criteria to assess your ability to do college work to assist in placement in an appropriate program of study on campus.  To decide if you should take one or more of these tests, you must know the test requirements of the college and scholarship programs in which you are interested.  Counselors will help you find this information, or you may write directly to the colleges or scholarship program sponsors.  These tests are usually taken during the junior year or the first semester of the senior year.  They can also be taken at any time in grades 9 through 12.  Full information about these tests, including fees and location of test centers, can be obtained from the counselor.  Contact the counselor for testing dates and registration forms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RULES & REGULATIONS

 

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

ATTENDANCE POLICY AND EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM

 

Regular and punctual student attendance is required.  The Board's policies require such attendance, the administration is responsible for developing further attendance rules and regulations, and all staff are expected to implement this policy and administrative rules and regulations to encourage such regular and punctual student attendance.  The Principal and teachers are required to maintain an accurate record of student attendance.

 

1.         Attendance and Absences. 

 

1.         Absences from School - Definitions.  An absence from school will be reported as: (a) an excused absence or (b) an unexcused absence.

 

a.         Excused Absence.  Absences should be cleared through the Principal's office in advance whenever possible.  An absence or tardy, even by parental approval, may not be excused.  All absences, except for illness and/or death in the family, require advance approval.

 

An absence for any of the following reasons will be excused, provided the required procedures have been followed:

 

(1)        Attendance at a funeral for a member of the immediate family (parents, siblings, and grandparents),

(2)        Illness which causes a student to be absent from school,

(3)        Doctor or dental appointment which require student to be absent from school,

(4)        Court appearances that are required by a court order,

(5)        School sponsored activities which require students to be absent from school,

(6)        Family trips in which student accompanies parent(s)/legal guardian(s),

(7)        Other absences which have received prior approval from the Principal.

 

The Principal shall have the discretion to deny approval for the latter two reasons, depending on circumstances such as the student’s number of other absences, the student’s academic status, the tests or other projects which may be missed, and in the case of a family trip, whether the trip could be taken during non-school time and the educational nature of the trip.

 

b.         Unexcused Absence. An absence which is not excused is unexcused.  If a student's absence is unexcused the student may receive zeros for any class work missed during the absence, and may be required to make-up work and the time missed.

 

A student who engages in unexcused absences may be considered truant as per state law Neb. Rev. Stat. ' 79-201. Truancy is a violation of school rules.  The consequence of such action may include suspension from classes and the student may be required to make up the time missed.  Students who leave the school premises without permission during the school day will be considered truant.

 

2.         Absence Procedure. For excused absences, two school days will be allowed to make up the work for each day missed with a maximum of 10 days allowed to make up work.  If requested, assignment sheets will be prepared for students who are ill. 

 

For unexcused absences, the student will receive a failing mark for or in each class period missed.

 

1. Mandatory Ages of Attendance. The mandatory ages of attendances for truancy purposes are age 6 (as of January 1 of the then-current school year) to age 18.

 

Attendance is also not mandatory for a child who has reached the age of 6 years of age prior to January 1 of the then-current school year, but will not reach age 7 prior to January 1 of such school year, if the child’s parent or guardian has signed and filed with the school district in which the child resides an affidavit stating either:  (1) that the child is participating in an education program that the parent or guardian believes will prepare the child to enter grade one for the following school year; or (2) that the parent or guardian intends for the child to participate in a school which has elected or will elect pursuant to law not to meet accreditation or approval requirements and the parent or guardian intends to provide the Commissioner of Education with a statement pursuant to section 79-1601(3) on or before the child’s seventh birthday.    

 

Attendance is also not mandatory for a child who:  (1) has obtained a high school diploma by meeting statutory graduation requirements; (2) has completed the program of instruction offered by a school which elects pursuant to law not to meet accreditation or approval requirements; or (3) has reached the age of 16 years and such child’s parent or guardian has signed a notarized release discontinuing the enrollment of the child on a form provided by the school.

 

4.         Reporting and Responding to Truant Behavior.  Any administrator, teacher, or member of the board of education who knows of any failure on the part of any child of mandatory school attendance age to attend school regularly without lawful reason, shall within three days report such violation to the superintendent.  The superintendent shall immediately cause an investigation into any such report to be made.  The superintendent shall also investigate any case when of his or her personal knowledge, or by report or complaint from any resident of the district, the superintendent believes that any child is unlawfully absent from school.  The school shall render all services in its power to compel such child to attend some public, private, denominational, or parochial school, which the person having control of the child shall designate, in an attempt to address the problem of excessive absenteeism.  Such services shall include, as appropriate, the services listed under the “Excessive Absenteeism” and “Reporting Excessive Absenteeism” policies.

 

5.         Excessive Absenteeism.  Students who accumulate five (5) unexcused absences in a quarter shall be deemed to have “excessive absences.”  Such absences shall be determined on a per day basis for elementary students and on a per class basis for secondary students.  When a student has excessive absences, the following procedures shall be implemented:

 

a.         One or more meetings shall be held between a school attendance officer, school social worker, or the school principal or a member of the school administrative staff designated by the school administration, if the school does not have a school social worker, the child’s parent or guardian and the child, if necessary, to report and to attempt to solve the excessive absenteeism problem.  If the parent/guardian refuses to participate in such meeting, the principal shall place in the child’s attendance records documentation of such refusal.

 

b.         Educational counseling to determine whether curriculum changes, including but not limited to, enrolling the child in an alternative education program that meets the specific educational and behavioral needs of the child, would help solve the problem of excessive absenteeism.

 

c.         Educational evaluation, which may include a psychological evaluation, to assist in determining the specific condition, if any, contributing to the problem of excessive absenteeism, supplemented by specific efforts by the school to help remedy any condition diagnosed.

 

d.         Investigation of the  problem of excessive absenteeism by the school social worker, or if such school does not have a school social worker, the school principal or a member of the school administrative staff designated by the school administration, to identify conditions which may be contributing to the truancy problem.  If services for the child and his or her family are determined to be needed, the person performing the investigation shall meet with the parent/guardian and the child to discuss any referral to appropriate community agencies for economic services, family or individual counseling, or other services required to remedy the conditions that are contributing to the problem of excessive absenteeism.

 

6.         Reporting Excessive Absenteeism to the County Attorney.  If the child is absent more than twenty days per year or the hourly equivalent, the attendance officer shall file a report with the county attorney of the county in which the person violating the compulsory attendance laws (i.e., the child, the child’s parent, or the person who has legal or active charge or control of the child) resides. When reporting excessive absenteeism, the attendance officer shall inform the county attorney whether the excessive absences are due to documented illnesses that make attendance impossible or impractical.  This may be done by informing the County Attorney of either the number of absences due to such illness or that the attendance officer is of the opinion that prosecution is not warranted.

 

7.         Reporting to the Commissioner. The Superintendent or designee shall report on a monthly basis to the Commissioner of Education as directed by the Commissioner regarding the number of and reason for any long-term suspension, expulsion, or excessive absenteeism of a student; referral of a student to the office of the county attorney for excessive absenteeism; or contacting of law enforcement officials (other than law enforcement officials employed by or contracted with by the District as school resource officers) by the District relative to a student enrolled in the District.

 

ABSENTEES AND TARDIES

 

Students are expected to be in class on time and in attendance every class period.  Other than emergencies, students will not be allowed in the halls and must have a hall pass. Unexcused tardies will be monitored by individual teaching staff and the principal’s office.  Each teacher will post rules and punishment regarding tardies in their individual classrooms.  

1. Failure to meet school/teachers’ rules and expectations regarding tardiness during the semester will result in disciplinary action as outlined in discipline handbook.
2. I.     If a student's absence is unexcused the student may receive zeros for any class work missed during the absence, and may be required to make-up work and the time missed

II.   Accumulation of three absences in a semester, which are not verified by the student’s parents with a phone call, note or doctor’s slip shall be considered truant and may result in suspension.  Continued unverified absences will result in additional suspensions and reported as excessive absenteeism.

 

 

 

ABSENCE VERIFICATION

Anytime a student is absent from school, they must have their parent or guardian call or send an excuse note to the Principal's office, stating why they were absent either the day(s) the absence occurs or upon returning to school, or it will be counted as unexcused or a skip.  The school reserves the right to contact parents as soon as possible when an unverified absence has been reported.  Students with unexcused or skip absences will be disciplined according to the Student Handbook (see ABSENTEES AND TARDIES).  The student has two days for each day missed to make up his or her work for an excused absence or a school sponsored activity.  Faculty members will cooperate in helping the student in make-up work, but the prime responsibility with the student.

TRUANCY    

Truant students will make up twice the time missed from school for the first offense, and their parents will be contacted.  For the second offense, the parents will be called in to work out an appropriate agreement.  Students truant more than three times while in junior and senior high school will be suspended from school until such time as the problem has been resolved to the satisfaction of the parents and administration.

 

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Policy on District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks

 

Bayard Public Schools recognizes the value of computer and other electric resources to improve student learning and enhance the administration and operation of its schools. to this end, the Bayard Public Schools encourages the responsible use of computer; computer networks, including the Internet; and other electronic resources in support of the mission and goals of the Bayard Public Schools and its schools.

 

It is the policy of Bayard Public Schools to: (a) prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via the Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; (c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information of minors; and (d) comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act.

 

It is the policy of the Bayard Public Schools to maintain an environment that promotes ethical and responsible conduct in all online network activities by staff and students. It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee, student, or other individual to engage in any activity that does not conform to the established purpose and general rules and policies of the network. Within this general policy, the Bayard Public Schools recognizes its legal and ethical obligation to protect the well-being of students in its charge.

 

The following uses of school-provided electronic resources, including Internet and e-mail, are not permitted:

 

1. to access, upload, download, or distribute pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit material;
2. to transmit obscene, abusive, sexually explicit, or threatening language;
3. to violate any local, state, or federal statute;
4. to vandalize, damage, or disable the property of another individual or organization;
5. to access another individual’s materials, information, or files without permission; and,
6. to violate copyright or otherwise use the intellectual property of another individual or organization without permission.

 

Any violation of District policy and rules may result in loss of District-provided access to the Internet. Additional disciplinary action may be determined in keeping with existing procedures and practices regarding inappropriate language or behavior. When and where applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.

 

Students may…

 

• Design and post web pages and other material from school resources.
• Use direct communications such as online chat, instant messaging or approved e-mail with the permission of the principal and teacher.
• Use the resources for any educational purpose.

Consequences for Violation. Violations of these rules may result in disciplinary action, including the loss of a student's privileges to use the school's information technology resources.

Supervision and Monitoring. School and network administrators and their authorized employees monitor the use of information technology resources to help ensure that uses are secure and in conformity with this policy. Administrators reserve the right to examine, use, and disclose any data found on the school's information networks in order to further the health, safety, discipline, or security of any student or other person, or to protect property. They may also use this information in disciplinary actions, and will furnish evidence of crime to law enforcement.

 

Enforcement of policy

• Bayard Public Schools uses a technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access to block access to some Internet sites that are not in accordance with the policy of Bayard Public Schools.
• The technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access may be disabled by a Bayard Public Schools staff member for bona fide research purposes by an adult.
• A Bayard Public Schools staff member may override the technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access for a student to access a site with legitimate educational value that is wrongly blocked by the technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access.
• Bayard Public Schools staff will monitor students’ use of the Internet, through either direct supervision, or by monitoring Internet use history, to ensure enforcement of the policy.

 

Disclaimers

• Bayard Public Schools and its individual schools, administrators, faculty, and staff thereof, make no warranties of any kind for the service provided and will not be held responsible for any damage suffered by users. This includes the loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, and intrusion by computer virus, or service interruption.
• Use of any information obtained via network access is at the risk of the user, and Bayard Public Schools specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained.
• Bayard Public Schools cannot guarantee complete protection from inappropriate material. Furthermore, it is impossible for the district or content filter to reflect each individual or family’s opinions of what constitutes “inappropriate material.” If a student mistakenly accesses inappropriate information, he/she should immediately notify a district staff member.
• Bayard Public Schools is not liable for an individual’s inappropriate use of district’s electronic communications systems or violations of copyright restrictions or other laws, or other costs incurred by users through use of Bayard Public Schools’ electronic communication systems.
• The district will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to misuse of the district’s electronic communication systems.

 

DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION

          The board prohibits behavior that has a negative impact on student health, wealth, safety, and the school’s learning environment.  Incidents of dating violence will not be tolerated on school grounds, in district vehicles, or at school sponsored activities or school-sponsored athletic events. 

 

          Dating violence is defined as a pattern of behavior where one person uses threats of, or actually uses, physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse to control his or her dating partner.  Dating partner means any person regardless of gender, involved in an intimate relationship with another person primarily characterized by the expectation of affectionate involvement whether casual, serious or long-term.

 

          The district will provide appropriate training to staff and incorporate within its educational program age-appropriate dating violence education that shall include, but not be limited to, defining dating violence, recognizing dating violence warning signs, and identifying characteristics of healthy dating relationships.

 

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

To maintain order and discipline in the school and to protect the safety and welfare of students and personnel, school authorities may search a student, or student lockers, under the circumstances outlined in SEARCHES - PERSONAL and may seize illegal, unauthorized, or contraband materials discovered in the search.

 

A student's failure to permit searches and seizures as provided in this policy will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.

 

SEARCHES - LOCKER

Student lockers are school property and remain at all times under the control of the school; however, students are expected to assume full responsibility for the security of their lockers.  Periodic general inspections of lockers may be conducted by school authorities for any reason, at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant.

 

SEARCHES - PERSONAL

A student's person and/or personal effects (e.g., purse, book bag, etc.) may be searched whenever a school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student is in possession of illegal or unauthorized materials. If a pat-down search of a student's person is conducted, it will be conducted in private by a school official of the same sex and with an adult witness present.

 

SEARCHES - AUTOMOBILE

Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right.  The school retains authority to conduct routine patrols of the student parking lots.  The interior of student’s automobile on the school premises may be searched if the school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe that illegal, unauthorized or contraband items are contained inside.

 

SEARCHES, SEIZURES AND ARRESTS

 

As part of the district’s effort to keep the secondary school safe and free from illegal

drugs, the secondary school principal may authorize the use of law enforcement drug

detention dogs to search school lockers and cars parked in the school parking lot under

the following guidelines.

 

1. The dogs will be brought into the secondary school both during and after school hours.  The Secondary Principal shall determine when the drug detection dogs will be used.  Sniff searches will be conducted at random times throughout the school year.

 

1. The dogs will search lockers and cars parked in the school parking lot only.  Students will not be searched by drug detection dogs.  During the school day sniff searches, students will be in classrooms.

 

1. If the drug detection dog identifies a locker or car, than school officials and law enforcement personnel will search the area and conduct an investigation.  Parents/guardians will be notified if illegal drugs or contraband are discovered in a students’ locker or car.  School penalties for possession of an illegal substance are governed by the school discipline code and may range from suspension to expulsion.

 

1. If an illegal drug is found, law enforcement will conduct a criminal investigation.  If, during this investigation, probable cause exists to warrant an arrest, an arrest will be made.

 

1. If a student refuses to unlock a vehicle identified by a drug detection dog, the student will be subject to school sanctions for refusing to submit to a search.  Law enforcement personnel will take appropriate action based on departmental policies.

 

1. Drug detection dog searches in the Bayard Public Schools may involve the Bayard Police Department, Morrill County Sheriff and/or the Nebraska State Patrol.

 

 

SEIZURE OF ILLEGAL MATERIALS

If a properly conducted search yields illegal or contraband materials, such findings shall be turned over to the proper legal authorities for ultimate disposition.

 

SEXUAL/ETHNIC HARASSMENT POLICY

The Bayard Public School's Board of Education strongly endorses, and will comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1972, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and the Nebraska Equal Opportunity and Education Act.  Therefore, it is the policy of the Bayard Public Schools to prohibit any and all discrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin.

 

Regarding school district employees, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature shall constitute "Quid Pro Quo" sexual harassment when:

  I.        Submission to sexual conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment.

 II.        Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting that individual.

III.       Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

 

It is also prohibited for any school district employee or student to verbalize on school district property any racial, ethnic, or gender-harassing jokes or stories, or to bring or store on school property any sexual, racial, or ethnic epitaphs or jokes.  School district employees and students are also prohibited from defacing any school district property with any racial, ethnic, or sexual epitaphs or jokes.

 

If an individual's conduct, epitaphs, or jokes are so excessive, severe, or pervasive so as to create a threatening or uncomfortable working environment, and it adversely affects the ability of another employee to accomplish their work, that employee(s) shall have created and can be responsible for creating a "Hostile Environment" when:

  I.  The individual harassed belongs to a protected class;

 II. The individual was subjected to unwelcome sexual/ethnic harassment;

III. The harassment was based upon sex, race, or national origin; or

IV. The harassment affected a term, condition, or privilege of employment.

 

Regarding students, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual/ethnic nature shall constitute sexual/ethnic harassment when:

  I.        Submission of such conduct is made either explicitly or implied a term or condition of an individual's enrollment, participation, or affiliation with a course, activity, or other school-sanctioned program.

 II.        Submission to or rejection of such conduct by individuals is used as a basis for any decision that may affect the educational standing of that individual.

III.       Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interference with an individual's educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

 

RESPONSIBILITY

All Bayard Public School employees and students shall have the responsibility of keeping school administrators informed, through the most confidential and direct means possible, of any alleged acts and/or complaints of sexual/ethnic harassment.  It is the responsibility of each school district administrator, principal, department head, and supervisor to provide a working and academic environment free of sexual/ethnic harassment or sexual/ethnic intimidation.  The school district will take prompt action to investigate an act upon all reported instances of alleged sexual/ethnic harassment.

 

All complaints and allegations of either sexual or ethnic harassment will be thoroughly investigated by a member of the Bayard Public Schools administrative team.  That team shall consist of:  Administrators: Principals and Assistant Principals, and the Superintendent.  The Bayard Public Schools will utilize a three-phase process to investigate all allegations of sexual or ethnic harassment:

 

PHASE I:  COMPLAINT

Any individual who believes that he or she has been either sexually or ethnically harassed, or any individual having knowledge of any incident of alleged sexual or ethnic harassment (hereinafter referred to as "complainant"), should notify a member of the administrative team.  Such notification shall be by the most direct means possible and will be considered confidential.  The complaint should be made as soon as possible after the alleged incident.

 

The administrative team member who receives a report of alleged sexual/ethnic harassment shall notify the Superintendent, unless the superintendent is alleged to be the school district employee engaged in sexual/ethnic harassment.  If the complaint is made against the superintendent, the information is to be brought to the attention of the President of the Board of Education.  He/she shall, in turn, contact the school district's attorney to conduct an investigation of the allegation.

If the complaint is made by a student, his or her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be notified immediately in writing, by certified mail, by the individual assigned to conduct the investigation.  If the person accused of sexual/ethnic harassment is a student, that student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will be notified both telephonically and in writing, by certified mail, of the alleged complaint, and they shall be present when the accused student is interviewed.

 

PHASE II:  INVESTIGATION

Every effort shall be made to maintain full confidentiality throughout the entire investigation.  The investigation phase will be directed towards securing signed statements about the complaint itself.  Minimally, it shall include the name(s) of the complainant(s) and person(s) accused of sexual/racial harassment; the date(s), time(s), locations(s), description of the incident(s), witness(s), and the respective signed statement(s).

 

Additionally, signed statement(s) by the person(s) accused of sexual/ethnic harassment shall be obtained where possible.  The person(s) accused of sexual/ethnic harassment will be advised of due process rights at the time of being informed of the allegation.  The intent of this phase is to investigate all of the facts and to corroborate evidence either for or against the complainant.

 

PHASE III:  ACTION TAKEN

In determining whether conduct constitutes sexual/ethnic harassment, the individual conducting the investigation will examine the record as a whole and the totality of the circumstances, such as the nature of the alleged sexual advancements and the context in which the alleged incident occurred.  The determination will be on a case-by-case basis.  The individual conducting the investigation will review all information with the superintendent.  The superintendent may take whatever disciplinary action is deemed appropriate.  In any case where the disciplinary action of a school employee or student is subject to the due process procedures set forth in law, they will be followed as required.

 

If the Superintendent is the alleged individual, the school district's attorney will provide the evidence to the Board of Education, and they will determine the action to be taken.

 

The Superintendent will inform all parties of any disciplinary action taken by the Superintendent.  The record of the investigation will be kept in a confidential file.  If the complaint involves the Superintendent, the file will be kept in the office of the school attorney.  A simple statement indicating that a complaint has been filed and the action taken, if any, will be placed in the individual's personnel/student file.  However, where the complaint is found to be without merit, the complaint will be placed in a separate sexual/ethnic harassment file, which shall be confidential and not placed in the individual's personnel/student file. If deemed necessary, the academic or employment situation of the complainant may be changed to provide for a non-intimidating or non-hostile atmosphere.  These changes may occur but are not limited to:  a transfer of work situations, change of instructor, and, if pertinent, waiver of academic requirements.  Decisions concerning such action must consider that the complainant is not to be inadvertently or otherwise punished because he or she has allegedly been sexually/ethnically harassed.

 

 

Any employee who is found to have engaged in sexual/ethnic harassment of a subordinate, co-worker, or student will be subject to disciplinary sanctions, which may include, but are not limited to:  written reprimand, probation, demotion, transfer, required professional counseling, or termination of employment.  Where required by law, any disciplinary action taken shall be subject to the due process procedures set forth in Sections 79-12,107 to 79-12,121, as amended.

 

A student, who is found to have engaged in sexual/ethnic harassment against either an employee or another student, will be subject to disciplinary sanctions which may include, but are not limited to:  written reprimand, disciplinary probation, suspension, and/or expulsion.  Where required by law, any disciplinary action taken shall be subject to the due process procedures set forth in the Student Suspension or Expulsion Act, Sections 79-4,170 to 79-4,205, as amended.

If the complainant or accused is not satisfied with final action taken by the Superintendent, he/she may request that the Board of Education review the decision and action taken by placing it on the regular Board of Education meeting agenda as a personnel/student matter.  Such a request will be held in executive Session unless the accused individual chooses otherwise.  The decision by the Board of Education will be the final administrative act.  Likewise, any person accused of sexual/ethnic harassment may appeal the Superintendent's disciplinary action taken by filing a grievance through the established grievance procedures of the Bayard Public Schools as specified in Board Policy.

 

 

 

STUDENT DRESS CODE

The school administration and teachers encourage everyone to behave and dress in a fashion reflecting good taste and in a style appropriate for a school day or school activity.  An individual’s dress, personal appearance, and cleanliness, like/his her behavior, should reflect a sensitivity to and a respect for others.  Student dress and personal appearance that disrupts or distracts from the educational environment of the school, is offensive, in violation of any statue, or is a health or safety hazard is not acceptable and is not permitted.

 

Examples of inappropriate dress: midriff blouses, low cut blouses, hats, caps, headbands, chains or straps on pants, jewelry with potentially harmful accessories, any clothing in reference to membership in gangs, bandannas, sagging clothes, or tagging with gang signs or letters.  Any type of shorts worn to school will reach to the middle of the thigh.

 

Teachers will send students to the office, or notify the office, if a student’s clothing or dress is questionable.  The final decision will rest with the administration.

 

If students are participating in extra-curricular activities or school-sponsored activities, their dress or appearance will be the responsibility of the coach or sponsors.

 

STUDENT FEES

The Board of Education adopts the following student fees policy in accordance with the Nebraska Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act. The District’s general policy is to provide for free instruction in accordance with the Nebraska State Constitution.  The District also provides activities; programs and services that extend beyond the minimum level of constitutionally required free instruction.  Under the Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act, the District is permitted to charge students fees for these activities or to require students to provide specialized equipment and attire for certain purposes.  This policy is subject to further interpretation or guidance by administrative or Board regulations.  Students are encouraged to contact their building administration, their teachers or their coaches and sponsors for further specifics.

 

A.  Definitions.

1.   “Students” shall mean students, their parents, guardians or other legal representatives.

2.   “Extracurricular activities” shall mean student activities or organizations that (1) are supervised or administered by the District; (2) do not count toward graduation or advancement between grades; and (3) are not otherwise required by the District.

3.   “Post-secondary education costs” shall mean tuition and other fees associated with obtaining credit from a post-secondary educational institution.

 

     B.    Listing of Fees Charged by this District.

1.   Guidelines for Clothing Required for Specified Courses and Activities.

Students are responsible for complying with the District’s grooming and attire guidelines.  They are also responsible for furnishing all clothing required for any special programs, courses or activities in which they participate.  The teacher, coach or sponsor of the activity will provide students with written guidelines that will detail any special clothing requirements and explain why the special clothing is required for the specific program, course or activity.

 

2.   Safety Equipment and Attire.

The District will provide students with all safety equipment and attire that is required by law.  Building administrators will assure that (a) such

equipment is available in the appropriate classes and areas of the school buildings, (b) teachers are directed to instruct students in the use of such devices, and (c) students use the devices as required.  Students are responsible for using the devices safely and as instructed.

 

3.   Personal or Consumable Items.

Teachers may not require students to supply various personal or consumable items for use in courses.  However, they may state that students are requested but not required to bring the following items for use in school.  The school must supply any items required for course work but not brought by students.  The district may set reasonable general guidelines on the use of consumables to avoid abuse and unnecessary waste of district resources.  The district may require students to provide such personal and consumable items for extra curricular activities such as reeds for musical instruments, protective mouthpieces, and blank audio or videos.

 

4.   Materials Required for Course Projects.

Students in some courses produce a project that becomes their property at the end of the course. In those circumstances, students must either furnish or pay for the reasonable cost of any materials required for the course project; otherwise the project remains in the ownership of the school district.

 

5.   Extracurricular Activities.

The District may charge students a fee to participate in extracurricular activities to cover the District’s reasonable costs in offering such activities.  The District may require students to furnish specialized equipment and clothing that is required for participation in extracurricular activities, or may charge a reasonable fee for the use of District owned equipment or attire.  The coach or sponsor will provide students with written guidelines detailing the fees charged, the equipment and/or clothing required, or the usage fee charged.  The guidelines will explain the reasons that fees, equipment and/or clothing are required for the activity.

 

6.   Post-secondary Education Costs.

Some students enroll in post-secondary courses while still enrolled in the District’s high school.  As a general rule, students must pay all costs associated with such post-secondary courses.  However, for a course in which students receive both high school and post-secondary education credit or a course being taken as part of an approved accelerated or differentiated curriculum program, the District shall offer the course without charge for tuition, transportation, books or other fees, except tuition and other fees associated with obtaining credits from a post-secondary educational institution.

 

7.   Transportation Costs.

The District will charge students reasonable fees for transportation services provided by the District to the extent permitted by federal and state statutes and regulations.

 

8.   Copies of Student Files or Reports.

The District will charge a fee for making copies of a student’s files or

records for the parents or guardians of such students.  The Superintendent

or the Superintendent’s designee shall establish a schedule of student

record fees.  Parents of students have the right to inspect and review the student’s files or records without the payment of a fee, and no fee shall be charged to search for or retrieve any student’s files or records.

 

9.   Participation in Before-and-After-School or Pre-kindergarten Services.

The District will charge reasonable fees for participation in before-and-after-school or pre-kindergarten services offered by the District pursuant to statue.

 

10. Participation in Summer School or Night School.

The District will charge reasonable fees for participation in summer school or night school, and may charge reasonable fees for correspondence courses.

 

11. Charges for Food Consumed by Students.

The District will charge for items that students purchase from the District’s breakfast and lunch programs.  The fees charges for these items will be set according to applicable federal and state statues and regulations.  The District will charge students for the cost of food, beverages, and the like that students purchase from a school store, a vending machine, a booster club or from similar sources.  Students may be required to bring money or food for field trip lunches and similar activities.

     C.   Waiver Policy.

Students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches under United States Department of Agriculture child nutrition programs shall be provided a fee waiver or be provided the necessary materials or equipment without charge for (1) participation in extracurricular activities and (2) the use of a musical instrument in optional music courses that are not extracurricular activities.  Actual participation in the free or reduced-price lunch program is not required to qualify for the waiver provided in this section.  The District is not obligated to provide any particular type or quality of equipment or other materials to eligible students.

 

D.  Distribution of Policy.

This policy will be published in the Student Handbook or its equivalent that will be provided to students at no cost.

   

STUDENT FEE WAIVER PROCEDURES

The Board recognizes that while certain fees, specialized equipment, specialized attire, or

project materials are appropriate and authorized, some students and their families are not financially able to afford them.  The school district will grant waivers upon request to the students of families eligible for free or reduced priced meals under the federal Child Nutrition Program.

 

Waivers must be requested prior to the waiver deadlines as listed below.  Waivers will not be approved retroactively for fees previously paid or specialized items, attire or project materials purchased by students.  Only those fees and items eligible for waivers as required by state statute shall be waived.

The following deadlines will apply to requests for waivers:

1.         Extracurricular Activity Participating Fees – The end of the first week of practice for a particular sport or activity.

2.         Extracurricular Activity Specialized Equipment and Attire – The end of the first week of practice for a particular sport or activity.

 

Parents or students eligible for waivers shall make an application on the form provided by the school district.  Applications may be made at any time but must be renewed annually.  Denial of a waiver may be appealed to the superintendent, but eligibility is strictly dependent upon meeting financial guidelines established by the Child Nutrition program.

 

The school district will treat the application and waiver process, as any other student record and student confidentiality and access provisions will be followed.

 

The school district will annually notify parents and students of the waiver.  The student fee policy and guidelines will be published annually in the Student Handbook.

 

REGULATIONS FOR PROVIDING REQUIRED SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT OR ATTIRE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The following extracurricular activities require specialized equipment or specialized attire to be provided by participating students.  Students qualifying for free or reduced price meals are eligible to apply for waivers under school policy.

 

ACTIVITY                                                                 DESCRIPTION

All Classes                               No class dues will be assessed.  All class money for class activities will be earned through fundraising activities.  If you want to take part in the class activities you must work the fund raising projects.

Band                                        Instruments; meals during competition; band uniform cleaning fee; registrations fees (All-State, High Plains, etc.).

Choir                                        Registration fees (All-State, High Plains, etc.); meals at contests; folder for music (2-pocket); choir trip.

Elementary Music                     Miscellaneous costumes and props for Elementary shows.

 

 

 

Magic Rhythm                          Performance outfit (girls – dresses, briefs, shoes and nylons.  Boys – shirt, pants, vest, tie, cummerbund, socks and shoes); meals on competition days.

21^st Century                             Performance outfit (girls – dresses, briefs, shoes and nylons.  Boys – shirt, pants, vest, black socks and shoes); white shirts for caroling; meals on competition days; miscellaneous costumes and props for annual show; 21^st trip.

JR. High Swing Choir                           T-shirt; meals for competitions.

FFA                                         Meals for trips, FFA jackets.

Jr. Class Play                            Costumes.

Library                                     OVER DUE charge $.25 per item per day starting the second week material is over due.  There is a one-week grace period to return or renew material.  LOST library material – pay the replacement cost of the item.  If item is found money is refunded. DAMAGED library material – if material is severely damaged there will be a replacement cost charge.  REPAIR of textbooks will be charged by the instructor.

National Honor Society            Each member is required to collect 5 pledges or donations for the bowl-a-thon fundraiser.  Each member pays for the games they bowl (2-3 games).

One-Act Plays                          Costumes.

Quiz Bowl                                Meals at competition.

Senior Class                             Class t-shirt; donating items for concessions, prom, etc.; flower for graduation if class funds are not available.

Spanish Club                            $3 fee for annual dinner; Spanish Dictionary is optional – some are provided in class for the students’ use. In the event of a Foreign Language Fair at Chadron State College, student may be required to pay an enrollment fee (usually only charged, if needed to pay for materials) – sack lunches will be provided by the school.

Speech                                     Meals at competition.

Cheerleading                            Cheerleading uniform – cheerleader will conduct fundraisers to help with the cost of uniform.  You must help with these activities in order to be a cheerleader.

Football                                    Football shoes.

Golf (Boys/Girls)                                  Golf clubs, bag, tees, balls.

Track (Boys/Girls)                    Track shoes (running spikes, field event shoes, jumping event shoes, etc.); t-shirts/sweatshirts; gloves and cap; and meals on competition days.

Volleyball                                 Meals on competition days and black spandex shorts.

Wrestling                                  Shoes.

X-Country                                T-shirt (optional), jacket (optional), shoes- spikes (optional), socks, running tights, one size fits all gloves, head bands (ear covers) and meals on competition days.

JR High Football                       Football shoes (optional) may wear tennis shoes.

JR High Track (Boys/Girls)       Track shoes and meals on competition days.

This list is not all inclusive.  Activities and items may be added during the year.

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT FEE ASSESSMENTS

The following fees, charges or fines will be assessed during the school year for students involved in the activities described.

 

Students may apply for waivers of some fees under district waiver guidelines.  The student fee policy and guidelines will be published annually in the Student Handbook.

 

ACTIVITY                                                                             COST

Lunch                                                                                                                                                                                       Price established for the year.

Band Uniform Cleaning Fees                                                                                                                 $10.00

FFA, FCCLA                                                                                                                                                              As set by the organization.

Cheerleading Clinic                                                                                                                                           As set by sponsoring group.

Miscellaneous Fees:

   Lost textbooks and library books.                                                                                          Cost to replace.

   Damaged textbooks and library books.                                                                                  Cost to repair or replace.

   Lost school or athletic equipment.                                                                                          Cost to replace.

   Broken or destroyed school or athletic

            equipment.                                                                                                                                                                    Cost to repair or replace.

 

SUGGESTED PERSONAL OR CONSUMABLE ITEMS

Teachers may suggest students to supply various personal or consumable items for use in school.  The following list provides an example of the types of items that may be considered personal or consumable.  Teachers shall furnish the principal with a list of all items suggested prior to the beginning of the school year.  This will allow students and parent’s time to purchase them.

 

Pencils                                                                                                              Markers (no neon or glitter)

Colored Pencils                                                                                    Highlighters

Pens                                                                                                                 Activity Calendars

Paper                                                                                                               Compass

Graph Paper                                                                                         Protractor

Tablets                                                                                                             Calculator

Notebooks                                                                                                       White Out

Organizers                                                                                                        Reeds for Musical Instruments

Planners                                                                                                           Make-up kits for Drama

Scissors                                                                                                            Protective Mouthpiece for Sports

Erasers                                                                         Elmer’s Glue (other types may create usage

Glue Stick                                                                    difficulties)

 

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

 

SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION

                       

A.        Development of Uniform Discipline System.  It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to develop and maintain a system of uniform discipline.   The discipline which may be imposed includes actions which are determined to be reasonably necessary to aid the student, to further school purposes, or to prevent interference with the educational process, such as (without limitation) counseling and warning students, parent contacts and parent conferences, rearrangement of schedules, requirements that a student remain in school after regular hours to do additional work, restriction of extracurricular activity, or requirements that a student receive counseling upon written consent of the parent or guardian, or in-school suspension.  The discipline may also include out-of-school suspension (short-term or long-term) and expulsion. 

 

            1.         Short-Term Suspension:  Students may be excluded by the Principal or the Principal’s designee from school or any school function for a period of up to five school days (short-term suspension) on the following grounds:

 

1. Conduct that constitutes grounds for expulsion, whether the conduct occurs on or off school grounds; or
2. Other violations of rules and standards of behavior adopted by the Board of Education or the administrative or teaching staff of the school, which occur on or off school grounds, if such conduct interferes with school purposes or there is a nexus between such conduct and school.

 

            The following process will apply to short-term suspensions:

 

1. 1. The Principal or the Principal’s designee will make a reasonable investigation of the facts and circumstances.  A short-term suspension will be made upon a determination that the suspension is necessary to help any student, to further school purposes, or to prevent an interference with school purposes.
   2. Prior to commencement of the short-term suspension, the student will be given oral or written notice of the charges against the student.  The student will be advised of what the student is accused of having done, an explanation of the evidence the authorities have, and be afforded an opportunity to explain the student's version of the facts.
   3. Within 24 hours or such additional time as is reasonably necessary following the suspension, the Principal or administrator will send a written statement to the student and the student's parent or guardian describing the student's conduct, misconduct or violation of the rule or standard and the reasons for the action taken. 
   4. An opportunity will be given to the student, and the student's parent or guardian, to have a conference with the Principal or administrator ordering the short-term suspension before or at the time the student returns to school.  The Principal or administrator shall determine who in addition to the parent or guardian is to attend the conference.
   5. A student who on a short-term suspension shall not be permitted to be on school grounds without the express permission of the Principal.

    

2. Long-Term Suspension:  A long-term suspension means an exclusion from school and any school functions for a period of more than five school days but less then twenty school days.  A student who on a long-term suspension shall not be permitted to be on school grounds without the express permission of the Principal.  A notice will be given to the student and the parents/guardian when the Principal recommends a long-term suspension. The notice will include a description of the procedures for long-term suspension; the procedures will be those set forth in the Student Discipline Act.

 

1. Expulsion:

 

1. 1. Meaning of Expulsion.  Expulsion means exclusion from attendance in all schools, grounds and activities of or within the system for a period not to exceed the remainder of the semester in which it took effect unless the misconduct occurred (a) within ten school days prior to the end of the first semester, in which case the expulsion shall remain in effect through the second semester, or (b) within ten school days prior to the end of the second semester, in which case the expulsion shall remain in effect for summer school and the first semester of the following school year, or (c) unless the expulsion is for conduct specified in these rules or in law as permitting or requiring a longer removal, in which case the expulsion shall remain in effect for the period specified therein.  Such action may be modified or terminated by the school district at any time during the expulsion period.  A student who has been expelled shall not be permitted to be on school grounds without the express permission of the Principal. A notice will be given to the student and the parents/guardian when the Principal recommends an expulsion. The notice will include a description of the procedures for expulsion; the procedures will be those set forth in the Student Discipline Act.

    

   1. Suspensions Pending Hearing.  When a notice of intent to discipline a student by long-term suspension, expulsion, or mandatory reassignment is filed with the superintendent, the student may be suspended by the principal until the date the long-term suspension, expulsion, or mandatory reassignment takes effect if no hearing is requested or, if a hearing is requested, the date the hearing examiner makes the report of his or her findings and a recommendation of the action to be taken to the superintendent, if the principal determines that the student must be suspended immediately to prevent or substantially reduce the risk of (a) interference with an educational function or school purpose or (b) a personal injury to the student himself or herself, other students, school employees, or school volunteers. 

    

   1. Summer Review.  Any expulsion that will remain in effect during the first semester of the following school year will be automatically scheduled for review before the beginning of the school year in accordance with law.

    

   1. Alternative Education:  Students who are expelled may be provided an alternative education program that will enable the student to continue academic work for credit toward graduation. In the event an alternative education program is not provided, a conference will be held with the parent, student, the Principal or another school representative assigned by the Principal, and a representative of a community organization that assists young people or that is involved with juvenile justice to develop a plan for the student in accordance with law.

    

   1. Suspension of Enforcement of an Expulsion:  Enforcement of an expulsion action may be suspended (i.e., “stayed”) for a period of not more than one full semester in addition to the balance of the semester in which the expulsion takes effect. As a condition of such suspended action, the student and parents will be required to sign a discipline agreement. 

    

   1. Students Subject to Juvenile or Court Probation.  Prior to the readmission to school of any student who is less than nineteen years of age and who is subject to the supervision of a juvenile probation officer or an adult probation officer pursuant to the order of the District Court, County Court, or Juvenile Court, who chooses to meet conditions of probation by attending school, and who has previously been expelled from school, the Principal or the Principal’s designee shall meet with the student's probation officer and assist in developing conditions of probation that will provide specific guidelines for behavior and consequences for misbehavior at school (including conduct on school grounds and conduct during an educational function or event off school grounds) as well as educational objectives that must be achieved.  If the guidelines, consequences, and objectives provided by the Principal or the Principal’s designee are agreed to by the probation officer and the student, and the court permits the student to return to school under the agreed to conditions, the student may be permitted to return to school.  The student may with proper consent, upon such return, be evaluated by the school for possible disabilities and may be referred for evaluation for possible placement in a special education program.  The student may be expelled or otherwise disciplined for subsequent conduct as provided in Board policy and state statute.

    

               4.         Other Forms of Student Discipline: Administrative and teaching personnel may also take actions regarding student behavior, other than removal of students from school, which are reasonably necessary to aid the student, further school purposes, or prevent interference with the educational process. Such actions may include, but are not be limited to, counseling of students, parent conferences, rearrangement of schedules, requirements that a student remain in school after regular hours to do additional work, restriction of extracurricular activity, or requirements that a student receive counseling, psychological evaluation, or psychiatric evaluation upon the written consent of a parent or guardian to such counseling or evaluation.  The actions may also include in-school suspensions.  When in-school suspensions, after-school assignments, or other disciplinary measures are assigned, the student is responsible for complying with such disciplinary measures.  A failure to serve such assigned discipline as directed will serve as grounds for further discipline, up to expulsion from school.

   1.          Student Conduct Expectations.  Students are not to engage in conduct which causes or which creates a reasonable likelihood that it will cause a substantial disruption in or material interference with any school function, activity or purpose or interfere with the health, safety, well being or rights of other students, staff or visitors.
   2.         Grounds for Short-Term Suspension, Long-Term Suspension, Expulsion or Mandatory Reassignment.  The following conduct has been determined by the Board of Education to have the potential to seriously affect the health, safety or welfare of students, staff and other persons or to otherwise seriously interfere with the educational process. Such conduct constitutes grounds for long-term suspension, expulsion, or mandatory reassignment, and any other lesser forms of discipline. The conduct is subject to the consequence of long-term suspension, expulsion, or mandatory reassignment where it occurs on school grounds, in a vehicle owned, leased, or contracted by the school and being used for a school purpose or in a vehicle being driven for a school purpose by a school employee or an employee’s designee, or at a school-sponsored activity or athletic event.

    

   1. Willfully disobeying any reasonable written or oral request of a school staff member, or the voicing of disrespect to those in authority.
   2. Use of violence, force, coercion, threat, intimidation, harassment, or similar conduct in a manner that constitutes a substantial interference with school purposes or making any communication that reasonable recipient would interpret as a serious expression of intent to harm or cause injury to another.
   3. Willfully causing or attempting to cause substantial damage to property, stealing or attempting to steal property of substantial value, repeated damage or theft involving property, or setting or attempting to set a fire of any magnitude.
   4. Causing or attempting to cause personal injury to any person, including any school employee, school volunteer, or student. Personal injury caused by accident, self-defense, or other action undertaken on the reasonable belief that it was necessary to protect some other person shall not constitute a violation of this subdivision.
   5. Threatening or intimidating any student for the purpose of or with the intent of obtaining money or anything of value from such student or making a threat which causes or may be expected to cause a disruption to school operations.
   6. Knowingly possessing, handling, or transmitting any object or material that is ordinarily or generally considered a weapon or that has the appearance of a weapon or bringing or possessing any explosive device, including fireworks.
   7. Engaging in selling, using, possessing or dispensing of alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, drugs, controlled substance, or an inhalant; being under the influence of any of the above; possession of drug paraphernalia, or the selling, using, possessing, or dispensing of an imitation controlled substance as defined in section 28-401 of the Nebraska statutes, or material represented to be alcohol, narcotics, drugs, a controlled substance or inhalant.  Use of a controlled substance in the manner prescribed for the student by the student’s physician is not a violation. The term “under the influence” has a less strict meaning than it does under criminal law; for school purposes, the term means any level of impairment and includes even the odor of alcohol or illegal substances on the breath or person of a student; also, it includes being impaired by reason of the abuse of any material used as a stimulant.
   8. Public indecency or sexual conduct.
   9. Engaging in bullying, which includes any ongoing pattern of physical, verbal, or electronic abuse on school grounds, in a vehicle owned, leased, or contracted by a school being used for a school purpose by a school employee or a school employee’s designee, or at school-sponsored activities or school-sponsored athletic events.
   10. 0.              Sexually assaulting or attempting to sexually assault any person.  This conduct may result in an expulsion regardless of the time or location of the offense if a complaint alleging such conduct is filed in a court of competent jurisdiction.
   11. 1.              Engaging in any activity forbidden by law which constitutes a danger to other students or interferes with school purposes. This conduct may result in an expulsion regardless of the time or location of the offense if the conduct creates or had the potential to create a substantial interference with school purposes, such as the use of the telephone or internet off-school grounds to threaten.
   12. 2.              A repeated violation of any rules established by the school district or school officials if such violations constitute a substantial interference with school purposes.
   13. 3.              Truancy or failure to attend assigned classes or assigned activities; or tardiness to school, assigned classes or assigned activities.
   14. 4.              The use of language, written or oral, or conduct, including gestures, which is profane or abusive to students or staff members.  Profane or abusive language or conduct includes, but is not limited to, that which is commonly understood and intended to be derogatory toward a group or individual based upon race, gender, disability, national origin, or religion.
   15. 5.              Dressing or grooming in a manner which is dangerous to the student's health and safety or a danger to the health and safety of others or repeated violations of the student dress and grooming standards; dressing, grooming, or engaging in speech that is lewd or indecent, vulgar or plainly offensive; dressing, grooming, or engaging in speech that school officials reasonably conclude will materially and substantially disrupt the work and discipline of the school; dressing, grooming, or engaging in speech that a reasonable observer would interpret as advocating illegal drug use.
   16. 6.              Willfully violating the behavioral expectations for riding school buses or vehicles.
   17. 7.              A student who engages in the following conduct shall be expelled for the remainder of the school year in which it took effect if the misconduct occurs during the first semester, and if the expulsion for such conduct takes place during the second semester, the expulsion shall remain in effect for the first semester of the following school year, with the condition that such action may be modified or terminated by the school district during the expulsion period on such terms as the administration may establish:
       1. The knowing and intentional use of force in causing or attempting to cause personal injury to a school employee, school volunteer, or student, except if caused by accident, self-defense, or on the reasonable belief that the force used was necessary to protect some other person and the extent of force used was reasonably believed to be necessary, or
          1. The knowing and intentional possession, use, or transmission of a dangerous weapon other than a firearm.

       2.  

          18.       Knowingly and intentionally possessing, using, or transmitting a firearm on school grounds, in a school-owned or utilized vehicle, or during an educational function or event off school grounds, or at a school-sponsored activity or athletic event. This conduct shall result in an expulsion for one calendar year. “Firearm” means a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921, as that statute existed on January 1, 1995. That statute includes the following statement: “The term ‘firearm’ means (a) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (b) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (c) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (d) any destructive device.” The Superintendent may modify such one year expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis, provided that such modification is in writing.  

          1. 1. ringing a firearm or other dangerous weapon to school for any reason is discouraged; however, a student will not be subject to disciplinary action if the item is brought or possessed under the following conditions:
             2. Prior written permission to bring the firearm or other dangerous weapon to school is obtained from the student's teacher, building administrator and parent.
             3. The purpose of having the firearm or other dangerous weapon in school is for a legitimate educational function.
             4. A plan for its transportation into and from the school, its storage while in the school building and how it will be displayed must be developed with the prior written approval by the teacher and building administrator.  Such plan shall require that such item will be in the possession of an adult staff member at all times except for such limited time as is necessary to fulfill the educational function.
             5. The firearm or other dangerous weapon shall be in an inoperable condition while it is on school grounds.
          2.         Additional Student Conduct Expectations and Grounds for Discipline.  The following additional student conduct expectations are established.  Failure to comply with such rules is grounds for disciplinary action.  When such conduct occurs on school grounds, in a vehicle owned, leased, or contracted by a school being used for a school purpose or in a vehicle being driven for a school purpose by a school employee or by his or her designee, or at a school-sponsored activity or athletic event, the conduct is grounds for long-term suspension, expulsion or mandatory reassignment.

           

          1. Student Appearance: Students are expected to dress in a way that is appropriate for the school setting.  Students should not dress in a manner that is dangerous to the health and safety of anyone or interferes with the learning environment or teaching process in our school.  Following is a list of examples of attire that will not be considered appropriate, such list is not exclusive and other forms of attire deemed inappropriate by the administration may be deemed inappropriate for the school setting:
             1. Clothing that shows an inappropriate amount of bare skin or underwear (midriffs, spaghetti straps, sagging pants) or clothing that is too tight, revealing or baggy, or tops and bottoms that do not overlap or any material that is sheer or lightweight enough to be seen through, or otherwise of an appropriate size and fit so as to be revealing or drag on the ground.
             2. Shorts, skirts, or shorts that do not reach mid-thigh or longer.
             3. Clothing or jewelry that advertises or promotes beer, alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs.
             4. Clothing or jewelry that could be used as a weapon (chains, spiked apparel) or that would encourage “horse-play” or that would damage property (e.g. cleats).
             5. Head wear including hats, caps, bandannas, and scarves.
             6. Clothing or jewelry which exhibits nudity, makes sexual references or carries lewd, indecent, or vulgar double.
             7. Clothing or jewelry that is gang related.
             8. Visible body piercing (other than ears).

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             Consideration will be made for students who wear special clothing as required by religious beliefs, disability, or to convey a particularized message protected by law.  The final decision regarding attire and grooming will be made by the Principal or Superintendent.  In the event a student is uncertain as to whether a particular item or method of grooming is consistent with the school’s guidelines, the student should contact the Principal for approval, and may also review such additional posting of prohibited items or grooming which may be available in the Principal’s office.

              

             Coaches, sponsors or teachers may have additional requirements for students who are in special lab classes, students who are participants in performing groups or students who are representing the school as part of an extracurricular activity program. 

              

             On a first offense of the dress code, the student may call home for proper apparel.  If clothes cannot be brought to school, the student will be assigned to in-school suspension for the remainder of the day.  Students will not be allowed to leave campus to change clothes.  Continual violations of the dress code will result in more stringent disciplinary actions, up to expulsion.  Further, in the event the dress code violation is determined to also violate other student conduct rules (e.g., public indecency, insubordination, expression of profanity, and the like), a first offense of the dress code may result in more stringent discipline, up to expulsion.

              

                         2.         Academic Integrity.  

              

             a.         Policy Statement: Students are expected to abide by the standards of academic integrity established by their teachers and school administration.  Standards of academic integrity are established in order for students to learn as much as possible from instruction, for students to be given grades which accurately reflect the student’s level of learning and progress, to provide a level playing field for all students, and to develop appropriate values.  

              

             Cheating and plagiarism violate the standards of academic integrity. Sanctions will be imposed against students who engage in such conduct.

              

             b.         Definitions:        The following definitions provide a guide to the standards of academic integrity:

             (1)        “Cheating” means intentionally misrepresenting the source, nature, or other conditions of academic work so as to accrue undeserved credit, or to cooperate with someone else in such misrepresentation. Such misrepresentations may, but need not necessarily, involve the work of others.  Cheating includes, but is not limited to:

             (a)        Tests (includes tests, quizzes and other examinations or academic performances):

             (1)        Advance Information:  Obtaining, reviewing or sharing copies of tests or information about a test before these are distributed for student use by the instructor. For example, a student engages in cheating if, after having taken a test, the student informs other students in a later section of the questions that appear on the test. 

             (2)        Use of Unauthorized Materials: Using notes, textbooks, pre-programmed formulae in calculators, or other unauthorized material, devices or information while taking a test except as expressly permitted.  For example, except for “open book” tests, a student engages in cheating if the student looks at personal notes or the textbook during the test.

             (3)        Use of Other Student Answers:  Copying or looking at another student’s answers or work, or sharing answers or work with another student, when taking a test, except as expressly permitted.  For example, a student engages in cheating if the student looks at another student’s paper during a test.  A student also engages in cheating if the student tells another student answers during a test or while exiting the testing room, or knowingly allows another student to look at the student’s answers on the test paper.

              

              (4)       Use of Other Student to Take Test.  Having another person take one's place for a test, or taking a test for another student, without the specific knowledge and permission of the instructor.

             (5)        Misrepresenting Need to Delay Test. Presenting false or incomplete information in order to postpone or avoid the taking of a test.  For example, a student engages in cheating if the student misses class on the day of a test, claiming to be sick, when the student’s real reason for missing class was because the student was not prepared for the test.

              

                                     (b)        Papers (includes papers, essays, lab projects, and 

                                                 other similar academic work):

                                                       (1)        Use of Another’s Paper: Copying another student’s paper, using a paper from an essay writing service, or allowing another student to copy a paper, without the specific knowledge and permission of the instructor.   

                                                       (2)        Re-use of One’s Own Papers: Using a substantial portion of a piece of work previously submitted for another course or program to meet the requirements of the present course or program without notifying the instructor to whom the work is presented.

                                                       (3)        Assistance from Others:  Having another person assist with the paper to such an extent that the work does not truly reflect the student’s work.  For example, a student engages in cheating if the student has a draft essay reviewed by the student’s parent or sibling, and the essay is substantially re-written by the student’s parent or sibling.  Assistance from home is encouraged, but the work must remain the student’s.

                                                       (4)        Failure to Contribute to Group Projects.  Accepting credit for a group project in which the student failed to contribute a fair share of the work. 

                                                       (5)        Misrepresenting Need to Delay Paper.  Presenting false or incomplete information in order to postpone or avoid turning in a paper when due.  For example, a student engages in cheating if the student misses class on the day a paper is due, claiming to be sick, when the student’s real reason for missing class was because the student had not finished the paper.

              

             (c)        Alteration of Assigned Grades.  Any unauthorized alteration of assigned grades by a student in the teacher’s grade book or the school records is a serious form of cheating. 

              

                                     (2)        “Plagiarism” means to take and present as one's own a material portion of the ideas or words of another or to present as one's own an idea or work derived from an existing source without full and proper credit to the source of the ideas, words, or works. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

             (a)        Failure to Credit Sources:  Copying work (words, sentences, and paragraphs or illustrations or models) directly from the work of another without proper credit.  Academic work frequently involves use of outside sources.  To avoid plagiarism, the student must either place the work in quotations or give a citation to the outside source.

             (b)        Falsely Presenting Work as One’s Own:  Presenting work prepared by another in final or draft form as one's own without citing the source, such as the use of purchased research papers or use of another student’s paper.

              

                         (3)        “Contributing” to academic integrity violations means to participate in or assist another in cheating or plagiarism.  It includes but is not limited to allowing another student to look at your test answers, to copy your papers or lab projects, and to fail to report a known act of cheating or plagiarism to the instructor or administration. 

              

          c.         Sanctions:         The following sanctions will occur when a student engages in cheating, plagiarism, or contributing to an academic integrity offense:

                                  (1)        Academic Sanction. The instructor will refuse to accept the student’s work in which the academic integrity offense took place, assign a grade of "F" or zero for the work, and require the student to complete a test or project in place of the work within such time and under such conditions as the instructor may determine appropriate.  In the event the student completes the replacement test or project at a level meeting minimum performance standards, the instructor will assign a grade which the instructor determines to be appropriate for the work. 

                                  (2)        Report to Parents and Administration.  The instructor will notify the Principal of the offense and the instructor or Principal will notify the student’s parents or guardian.

                                  (3)        Student Discipline Sanctions.  Academic integrity offenses are a violation of school rules.  The Principal may recommend sanctions in addition to those assigned by the instructor, up to and including suspension or expulsion.  Such additional sanctions will be given strong consideration where a student has engaged in serious or repeated academic integrity offense or other rule violations, and where the academic sanction is otherwise not a sufficient remedy, such as for offenses involving altering assigned grades or contributing to academic integrity violations. 

2.         Electronic Devices

 

•         Philosophy and Purpose. The District strongly discourages students from bringing and/or using electronic devices at school.  The use of electronic devices can be disruptive to the educational process and are items that are frequently lost or stolen.  In order to maintain a secure and orderly learning environment, and to promote respect and courtesy regarding the use of electronic devices, the District hereby establishes the following rules and regulations governing student use of electronic devices, and procedures to address student misuse of electronic devices.
•         Definitions. “Electronic devices,” include, but are not limited to, cell phones, Mp3 players, iPods, personal digital assistants (PDAs), compact disc players, portable game consoles, cameras, digital scanners, lap top computers, and other electronic or battery powered instruments which transmit voice, text, or data from one person to another.
•      c.         Possession and Use of Electronic Devices.
•                        (1)        Students are not permitted to possess or use any electronic devices during class time or during passing time except as otherwise provided by this policy.  Cell phone usage is strictly prohibited during any class period; including voice usage, digital imaging, or text messaging.
•                        (2)        Students are permitted to possess and use electronic devices before school hours, at lunch time, and after school hours, provided that the student not commit any abusive use of the device (see paragraph (4)(a). Administrators have the discretion to prohibit student possession or use of electronic devices on school grounds during these times in the event the administration determines such further restrictions are appropriate; an announcement will be given in the event of such a change in permitted use.
•                        (3)        Electronic devices may be used during class time when specifically approved by the teacher or a school administrator in conjunction with appropriate and authorized class or school activities or events (i.e., student use of a camera during a photography class; student use of a lap top computer for a class presentation).
•                        (4)        Students may use electronic devices during class time when authorized pursuant to an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a Section 504 Accommodation Plan, or a Health Care Plan, or pursuant to a plan developed with the student’s parent when the student has a compelling need to have the device (e.g., a student whose parent is in the hospital could be allowed limited use of the cell phone for family contacts, so the family can give the student updates on the parent’s condition).
•      d.         Violations
•                        (1)        Students shall not use electronic devices at any time or place for: (a) activities which disrupt the educational environment; (b) illegal activities in violation of state or federal laws or regulations; (c) unethical activities, such as cheating on assignments or tests; (d) immoral or pornographic activities; (e) activities in violation of Board or school policies and procedures relating to student conduct and harassment; or (f) activities which invade the privacy of others.  Such student misuses will be dealt with as serious school violations, and immediate and appropriate disciplinary action will be imposed, including, but not limited to, suspension and expulsion from school.
•                        (2)        Electronic devices used in violation of this policy may be confiscated by school personnel and returned to the student or parent/guardian at an appropriate time.  If an electronic device is confiscated, the electronic device shall be taken to the school’s main office to be identified, placed in a secure area, and returned to the student and/or the student’s parent/guardian in a consistent and orderly way.
•                        (3)        First Violation:  Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration and a conference between the student and school principal or assistant principal.  The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until such time as the student personally comes to the school’s main office and retrieves the electronic device.
•                        (4)        Second Violation:  Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration and a conference between the student and his/her parent/guardian and the school principal or assistant principal.  The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until such time as the student’s parent/guardian personally comes to the school’s main office and retrieves the electronic device.
•                        (5)        Third Violation:  Depending upon the nature of the violation and the imposition of other appropriate disciplinary action, consequences at a minimum may include a relinquishment of the electronic device to the school administration, a conference between the student and his/her parent/guardian and the school principal or assistant principal, and suspension of the student from school.  The electronic device shall remain in the possession of the school administration until such time as the student’s parent/guardian personally comes to the school’s main office and retrieves the electronic device.
•                        (6)        Subsequent Violations:  Students who are repeat offenders of this policy shall be subject to the imposition of any appropriate disciplinary action, which may include suspension and expulsion from school.
•       Responsibility for Electronic Devices.  Students or their parents/guardians are expected to claim a confiscated electronic device within ten (10) days of the date it was relinquished.  The school shall not be responsible, financially or otherwise, for any unclaimed electronic devices. By bringing such devices to school, students and parents authorize the school to dispose of unclaimed devices at the end of each semester. The District is not responsible for the security and safekeeping of students’ electronic devices and is not financially responsible for any damage, destruction, or loss of electronic devices. 

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  E.         Inappropriate Public Displays of Affection (IPDA):  Students are not to engage in inappropriate public displays of affection on school property or at school activities.  Such conduct includes kissing, touching, fondling or other displays of affection that would be reasonably considered to be embarrassing or a distraction to others. Students will face the following consequences for IPDA:       

  1. 1st Offense: Student will be confronted and directed to cease.
  2. 2nd Offense: Student will be confronted, directed to cease, and parents will be notified.
  3. 3rd Offense: Student will be suspended from school for a minimum of 1 day, and parents and student will need to meet with Administrator(s) and/or counselor.

              If this type of behavior continues, or if the IPDA is lewd or constitutes sexual conduct, the student could face long-term suspension or expulsion.

• Specific Rule Items: The following conduct may result in disciplinary action which, in the repeated violations, may result in discipline up to expulsion:
  1. Students are not given locker passes, restroom passes or telephone passes to leave a classroom or study hall unless special circumstances arise.
  2. Students in the hallway during class time must have a pass with them.
  3. Gum, candy, seeds, etc. are not allowed in the school building or classrooms. The pop machine is closed until after school and pop is to be drunk outside.
  4. Students are expected to bring all books and necessary materials to class. This includes study halls.
  5. Assignments for all classes are due as assigned by the teacher.
  6. Students are not to operate the mini-blinds or the windows.
  7. Classes are ended by the teacher.  Students are not to begin to pack up or leave the class until the dismissal bell has rung or the teacher has dismissed the class.
  8. Students are to be in their seats and ready for class on the tardy bell.
  9. Special classes such as Industrial Technology, Art, P.E., and computers courses will have other safety or clean-up rules that will be explained to you by that teacher which must be followed.
  10. 0.              Students are not to bring “nuisance items” to school. A nuisance item is something that is not required for educational purposes and which would cause a distraction to the student or others.
  11. 1.              Students are to stand back from the entry steps and doors in the mornings before school and at noon before the bell so that others may pass in and out of the entry doors.
  12. 2.              Snow handling is prohibited. 

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  1.         Law Violations

   

  1.         Cases of law violations or suspected law violations by students will be reported to the police and to the student's parents or guardian as soon as possible.

  2.         When a principal or other school official releases a minor student to a peace officer (e.g., police officer, sheriff, and all other persons with similar authority to make arrests) for the purpose of removing the minor from the school premises, the principal or other school official shall take immediate steps to notify the parent, guardian, or responsible relative of the minor regarding the release of the minor to the officer and regarding the place to which the minor is reportedly being taken, except when a minor has been taken into custody as a victim of suspected child abuse, in which case the principal or other school official shall provide the peace officer with the address and telephone number of the minor's parents or guardian.

  3.         In an effort to demonstrate that student behavior is always subject to possible legal sanctions regardless of where the behavior occurs it is the District’s policy to notify the proper legal authorities when a student engages in any of the following behaviors on school grounds or at a school sponsored event:

  (a)        Knowingly possessing illegal drugs or alcohol.

  (b)        Aggravated or felonious assault.

  (c)        Vandalism resulting in significant property damage.

  (d)        Theft of school or personal property of a significant nature.

  (e)        Automobile accident.

  (f)         Any other behavior which significantly threatens the health or safety of students or other persons, and such other offenses which are required to be reported by law.

  When appropriate, it shall be the responsibility of the referring administrator to contact the student's parent of the fact that the referral to legal authorities has been or will be made.

   

  CELLULAR PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES

  Students may be in possession of a cellular telephone subject to the terms of this board policy (#5133) and the administrative rules of the District.  Use of the device shall be limited to the period before classes begin in the morning, during the student’s lunch period and after the student's last class in the afternoon.  Such devices shall not be used during instructional time, which includes all class time and passing time between classes unless there is a bona fide health or safety emergency.

   

  Visible possession of all cell phones is prohibited in any area where there is an expectation of privacy.

   

  Students violating this policy may be subject to disciplinary action; i.e., detention, suspension and/or expulsion.

   

  The administration shall promulgate rules to enforce the policy at the building level.

   

  1^st offense: Student will receive a verbal warning.

  2^nd offense: Student’s phone will be relinquished to the office, and cannot be picked up until parents will be notified.

  3^rd offense or more: Student’s phone will be relinquished to the office, and cannot be picked up except by the parents.  Student will be disciplined according to the discipline handbook which may include in-school suspension.

   

  TOBACCO, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

             

              Any Bayard School student engaging in the selling, using, possessing or dispensing of

  alcoholic beverages, tobacco, narcotics, drugs, drug paraphernalia, controlled substances,

  inhalants or being under the influence of any of the above; will be subject to the following

  disciplinary actions, providing the incident has been reported in one of the following ways:

   

• ADMISSION by the participant involved.
• WRITTEN STATEMENT of the violation from a certified staff member or coach.
• WRITTEN STATEMENT of the violation from a parent/guardian of the participant.
• CHARGED WITH OR CITED by law enforcement personnel or accepting a diversion program in lieu of charges being filed.

•  

  Note:  The term “under the influence” for school purposes has a less strict meaning than it does under criminal law.  For school purposes, the term means any level of impairment and includes even the odor of alcohol on the breath or person of a student.  Also, it includes being impaired by reason of the abuse of any material used as a stimulant.  In addition, “possession” of alcohol or drugs will be considered to have occurred for purposes of school rules if the student is in such close proximity to alcohol or drug (for example, a student being in a car where alcohol is in the back seat and no adults are present in the car) or to others who are consuming alcohol or drugs (for example, being at a student party at which other students are drinking) that school officials may reasonably determine that the student was in “possession” of the items as well).

   

  The following disciplinary actions for violations occurring while not on school property are based on self-reporting. The student must self-report any violations/possible violations within a 48-hour period from the time of violation to the administration, athletic director, or coach.  If a student fails to self- report such violation and it is later learned that the violation took place, the discipline for the action will be doubled.   

   

  Violations occurring while not on school property – Violations not occurring on school property will result in the following discipline.  The student shall not be allowed to participate in, but must still practice for the activity with the team or group, and shall not attend any school sponsored activity for fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of written notification and must complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of professional alcohol and or drug education and counseling.  (The education course and or counseling will be the parents or students expense).

   

  The eight (8) hours of professional education/counseling must be completed before the student can again begin participation in the activities program.  Suspensions for violations occurring during the summer shall commence with the beginning of the next school year. 

   

            Violations occurring while on school property - Violationsoccurring on school property

  or while attending or participating in school related activities will result in the student being

  suspended from school for five (5) school days.  After the suspension, the student shall not be allowed to participate in, but must still practice for the activity with the team or group, and shall not attend any school sponsored activity for fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of written notification and must complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of professional alcohol and or drug education and counseling.  (The education course and or counseling will be the parents or students expense.) The eight (8) hours of professional education/counseling must be completed before the student can again begin participation in the activities program. 

   

              If the disciplinary actions from any violation of this policy, are not completed during the

  current school term the following will apply.  The number of days that remain to complete the

  suspension from activities will be completed during the next school term.  The 8 hours of

  professional alcohol and or drug education must also be completed before the student can begin

  participation in the activities program the following year.  Forfeiture of the right to hold honorary

  positions will not be carried forward to the next school term.  In the case of violations occurring

  on school property, days suspended from school will not carry forward to the next school year.

   

            A second violation of these rules and regulations during any one year period, whether

  occurring on or off school property, will result in the student being ineligible to compete in or

  participate in or attend any extracurricular activity for the remainder of the school year.

   

            Any student who is suspended under this policy will forfeit their right to hold any of the following honorary positions during the year in which the suspension occurred. This includes:  homecoming king or queen, winter royalty king or queen, prom king or queen, Citizenship Award, Book of Knowledge, Class Yoke, School Spirit Award, Athletic Letter Award, current standing in the National Honor Society, prom server, class officer, student council officer, and nomination for any post season athletic awards including all conference, all district, all regional, and all state.

   

           Any transfer student, who is under suspension at their previous school for alcohol and/or

  drug policy violations, may be required to complete their period of suspension prior to becoming

  eligible at Bayard Public Schools at the discretion of the superintendent.

   

            Notice of the suspension hereunder shall be given to the student and the student’s parents

  and the student and his or her parent shall have an opportunity to present his or her version,

  however, the suspension shall take effect upon the delivery of the notice of suspension to the

  student.

   

  This policy is in effect 12 months of the year, including both the school term and the summer months.  The 12 months is in effect beginning with the date of the first violation.  These consequences will carry over from one school year to the next.   

   

  WESTERN NEBRASKA DISTANCE LEARNING CONSORTIUM

  CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE

  The Western Nebraska Distance Learning Consortium two-way interactive television classes are provided to enhance and enrich the curriculum.  Behavioral and academic expectations of  students in WNDLC classes are high.

   

  These high expectations are mandatory as we attempt to use a unique technology to meet the appropriate educational needs of students.  The participating schools have adopted the following rules and discipline procedures.

   

  Classroom Rules:

  1.   I will not disrupt teaching or learning in WNDLC classrooms;          insubordination of any kind will not be tolerated.

  2.         I will not use language or gestures generally agreed upon as suggestive, derogatory or    abusive in nature

  3.         I can be recorded (video or audio) at any time without specific pre-warning.

  4.         I will position myself in the classroom to be in camera view at all times.

  5.   I will not manipulate equipment in the classroom without express direction from facilitator or instructor.

  6.   I will conform to any additional rules as specified orally or in writing by the instructor or the facilitator.

  7.   I understand that the host schools’ sexual harassment policy will take precedence over all complaints and incidents of sexual harassment.

  8.         I will not cheat.

   

  I understand that if I am found to be in violation of any of the above policies, I will be subject to disciplinary action.

   

  It should be understood that the principal at the school in which the student attends reserves the right to remove students in their school for any action that they deem inappropriate.

   

  ACTIVITIES

   

  HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

  Annual                                                              Football                                                            Quiz Bowl

  Boys Basketball                                                Girls Basketball                                    One-Act Plays

  Boys Golf                                                                     Girls Golf                                                          Cheerleading

  Boys Track                                                      Girls Track                                           Speech

  Boys Cross Country                             Volleyball                                                        

  Wrestling                                                                      Girls Cross Country     

   

   

  JUNIOR HIGH ACTIVITIES

  Boys Basketball                                                Football                                                           

  Boys Track                                                      Girls Basketball                                    Volleyball

  Wrestling                                                                      Girls Track                                                      

             

  HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC

  Concert Band                                                   Pep Band                                                         Magic Rhythm

  Marching Band                                     Mixed Choir                                        21st Century Singers

                                                                                                  Jazz Choir

   

  JUNIOR HIGH MUSIC

  Concert Band                                                   Swing Choir                          8th Grade Mixed Choir    

  Marching Band                                     7th Grade Mixed Choir

   

  APPEARANCES OF SCHOOL GROUPS

  The following general policies should govern all appearances of school groups:

   I.         The amount of time taken from regular school duties should be kept to a minimum in every case.  Directors and school administrators will be expected to deny requests for the services of the groups whenever such services will result in interference with normal school duties to any major extent.

  II.         The amount of time and effort required to prepare for the event should be taken into consideration.  Appearances of the groups which require extensive extra practices or which consume undue amounts of the group's normal practice time are to be avoided.

  With these two general policies in mind, the following procedures are recommended:

  I.  School groups shall appear in normal school activities (athletic contests, assemblies, school programs, etc.) at the discretion of the group directors and the school administrator.

  II.         School groups shall participate in civic occasions of a community-wide significance (such as Chamber of Commerce functions involving all merchants, county fairs, benefit events of community-wide importance, etc.) at the discretion of the group director and the school administrator.  Fees received from any of these appearances shall be applied to the group's travel fund.

  III.       School groups may participate in all conference and state-sponsored activities.  Additional contests must have administrative permission.

  IV.       School bands may participate in all conference and state-sponsored activities.  Additional contests must have administrative permission.

   V.       Long trips out of state must be specifically approved by the Board of Education after a complete plan for such trip is presented by the group director.  Only in rare and unusual circumstances should such a trip even be considered.

  VI.       School groups may not participate in events sponsored by individual merchants or small groups of merchants not under Chamber of Commerce sponsorships; in political rallies, parades, or meetings; or in          events sponsored by private clubs, organizations, or societies without approval of the administration.

  VII. Requests for use of the school groups should be submitted to the group director who will consult with his school administrator in deciding whether to accept the invitation.

  VIII. The public school has neither legal nor moral hold on a student's time during holiday vacation periods; therefore, acceptance of requests for services of school bands will depend on voluntary agreement by participants to appear in such an event.  After ascertaining the number of students available, the director must decide if the number is sufficient for the group to make a creditable showing.

  IX.       The above policies also apply to the following groups and their sponsors:

              FCCLA

              FFA

              Chorus

              Jr. High music

              Elementary Music

              All school clubs and organizations

   X.       All athletics are governed by the rules and regulations as set forth by the Nebraska State Activity Association.  These rules and regulations cover such items as number of contests, dates of practice, travel, etc.

  XI. The administration has the right to deviate from any of the above standards with Board approval.

   

  PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

   

  It is the goal of the Bayard Athletic Program to offer the opportunity of participation to every student who has the ability and desire to do so.  Interscholastic athletics fosters competition and cooperation.  It also represents an area of great potential for teaching dedication, perseverance, courage, poise and for the pursuit of excellence, all traits that are essential ingredients in achieving a happy, successful life.

   

  However, no student is obligated to take part in athletics nor is participation in athletics required for graduation.  It is to be stressed that participation in the athletic program is a PRIVILEGE.

   

  The Bayard Athletic Program is comprised of three seasons, Fall, Winter, and Spring.  Fall sports include Girls Golf, Girls Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Boys Cross Country, and Boys Football.  Winter sports include Girls Basketball, Wrestling, and Boys Basketball.  Spring sports include Girls Track & Field, Boys Golf, and Boys Track & Field.

   

  A student-athlete may not drop from a team after the first regular season contest and participate in another sport during the same season.  No student will be allowed to join an athletic team after the first regular season contest, unless they are a student who has moved into the Bayard School District from another district and meets all of the eligibility requirements.

   

  CONFLICTS IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  An individual student who attempts to participate in several extracurricular activities will, undoubtedly, be in a position of a conflict of obligations.

   

  The activity department recognizes that each student should have the opportunity for a broad range of experiences in the area of extracurricular activities and to this end, will attempt to schedule events in a manner so as to minimize conflicts.

   

  Students have a responsibility to do everything they can to avoid continuous conflicts.  This would include being cautious about becoming a member of too many activities where conflicts are bound to happen.  It also means notifying the faculty sponsors involved immediately when a conflict does arise.

   

  When conflicts do arise, the sponsors will get together and work out a solution so the student does not feel caught in the middle.  If a solution cannot be found, the Activity Director or Principal will have to make the decision based on the following:

  1. The relative importance of each event;
  2. The importance of each event to the student;
  3. The relative contribution the student can make;
  4. How long each event has been scheduled;
  5. Talk with parents.

  Once the decision has been made the student has followed that decision, he/she will not be penalized in any way by the faculty sponsor.  If it becomes obvious that a student cannot fulfill the obligation of a school activity, he/she should withdraw from that activity.

   

  DANCES

  When attending school-sponsored dances, students may dress casually, unless otherwise designated: however, blue jeans, muscle shirts, etc. are not acceptable attire.  Students that elect to leave the dance, once it has started, will not be allowed to return.  School-sponsored dances will be under the supervision of school employees or activity sponsors.  Students that wish to bring dates from outside the Bayard School system may do so but must obtain permission from the principal.  Students attending high school dances shall be no younger than a high school freshman or not above the age of 20.  This applies to students from other schools as well as from Bayard.

   

  Administrative Rules and Procedures Regarding High School Dances

   

  The following rules and procedures have been developed in an attempt to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all high school students to enjoy the dance activities.

   

  General Rules

  1.  As per Board Policy – School activities shall close at 12:00 p.m. with the exception of the Junior-Senior Prom which shall close at 1:00 a.m.  Any other exception to these times will be at the discretion of the Secondary Principal.
  2. Students attending high school dances shall be no younger than a high school freshman or not above the age of 20.  This applies to students and dates from other schools as well as from Bayard.
  3. Homecoming, Winter Royalty, and Prom must be scheduled through the office of the Activity Director.

   

   

   

  Rules Pertaining to Sponsors and Students

   

  1.  There will be a minimum of 5 sponsors at all dances. If a sponsor can not be present at the dance, HE/SHE is responsible for finding a replacement.  The name of the replacement is to be given to the secondary principal prior to the event.  Homecoming dance will be sponsored by 2 student council sponsors and 3 sponsors from the freshman class.  Winter Royalty will be sponsored by 2 student council sponsors and 3 sponsors from the sophomore class.  Prom will be sponsored by 3 junior class sponsors and at least 2 sponsor volunteers.  The secondary principal will arrange for the sponsor volunteers prior to the event.   At all dances the secondary principal may ask parents to help supervise the event.
  2. One of the school sponsors will be designated as the person in charge.  This person will be responsible for calling parents and or police officers should the need arise.
  3. All sponsors will remain at the dance for the entire duration of the event.
  4. Hallways and corridors of the building are off limits during the dance.  If possible gates will be closed to block access to these areas.
  5. If a student becomes ill and needs to leave the dance – parents or guardians will be notified and asked to come to pick up the student.
  6. If any of the sponsors suspect that a student is under the influence of drugs or alcohol the parents or guardians of the student will be called as well as the Bayard Police. These calls will be made by the person in charge. 
  7. At least 2 sponsors will be at the door for admittance of all students and their dates.  One will be responsible for receiving admission if charged and the second to greet the students and visit to assure that no students are exhibiting suspicious behaviors.  One sponsor will remain at the door at all times during the dance.
  8. All students and dates that enter the dance will sign in and list a time of arrival.  Each student will be given a plastic bracelet to wear while at the dance.  Students not wearing a bracelet will not be allowed to stay at the dance.  All students and dates leaving the dance prior to its conclusion, will sign out when they leave the dance and list a time of departure.
  9. If a student leaves the dance they will not be re-admitted.  No exceptions.  Students who need to make a phone call will be given access to one of the phones in the school building.
  10. 0.  Nothing should be brought into the dance by students.  No food or drinks.  All refreshments will be provided.  Students will not be allowed to bring in backpacks or large bags.  Purses will be allowed but will be checked by greeters as the students enter the dance.  The refreshment table will be supervised by at least one sponsor at all times.
  11. 1.   Bayard Board Policies regarding drug and alcohol use will be applied at all district activities.

  EDUCATIONAL TRIPS AND COMPETITIVE CONTESTS

  The Board of Education has adopted a policy that there shall not be any educational trip unless approved by the Board of Education.

   

   

  ELIGIBILITY FOR ACTIVITIES – HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS

    I.        Any student 7 - 12 who is on the failing list in 2 (two) or more subjects will be declared ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity in which he or she is involved.  The ineligibility list will be distributed to staff and sponsors on Monday of each week.  It is the responsibility of the staff and sponsors to notify students of their ineligible status.  The student can remove himself/herself from the ineligibility list when work is completed and an Ineligibility list Removal Form is handed into the Principal’s Office.

  A.  Bayard Junior/Senior High School has incorporated that all assignments and homework are due on assigned dates unless illness, school sponsored activity or prearranged changes have been reached between the student and instructor.  Missing assignments will result in the student remaining after school (see F.).

  B.   Procedure for being removed from the ineligibility list:  To be removed from the ineligibility list, the student must go to their instructors and have the instructor indicate their current grade, and sign the Ineligibility list Removal Form. The student is responsible for setting up the times to meet with his/her instructors and for following through on the appointments that are made.

              C.        The eligibility list will not be used as a disciplinary tool.

  D.  Students having an unverified absence or unverified absences will not be allowed the two (2) day time period to make up work.

  E.   Students attending school sponsored activities or excused absences will have the two (2) day time period to make up work.

              F.         Staying After School:

  1.  Students with uncompleted assignments will stay after school until the assignments are completed.

  2.   Students will be informed by their instructor by the end of the period whether or not they must stay after school.  Assignments due will be accepted by all instructors until 3:31 p.m. on the assignment due date.

  3.   It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with their parent or guardian to stay after school.

  4.   Students who fail to meet the requirements of a particular class are subject to out-of-school suspension, receiving a failing grade for the uncompleted assignment(s) or further disciplinary action as deemed necessary by the administration of Bayard

                                      Junior/Senior High School.

                          5.         All after school sessions will begin at 3:31 p.m. daily.

   II.        The activities that a student may be declared ineligible for are the following:

                          1.         NSAA sponsored or sanctioned activity.

                          2.         District or state competitions that are not sponsored or sanctioned by NSAA.

  III. Activities: Students who will be absent from school for an activity must get the assignments that will be missed prior to leaving for the activity.

  1.   Procedure: Each activity sponsor will be responsible to give his/her students the activity forms which must be filled out and signed by all the student’s instructors.

  2.  The student must return these forms to his/her sponsor signed by all instructors or, he/she will not be allowed to go to the activity.

   

   

             

  EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

  There is hereby established an extracurricular and co-curricular activity oversight committee which will consist of the sponsor of the specific activity, the building principal, the activity director, and two activity sponsors selected by the activity director.  The committee shall be responsible for establishing training rules for sports activities, regulations for all such activities, and the enforcement of those rules and regulations.  The rules and regulations established shall be in writing and shall be provided to each student participating in his or her specific extracurricular or co-curricular activity.

   

  The committee shall have the authority to suspend a student from such activities, with or without a hearing.  In the event of a suspension without a hearing, the committee shall, within three (3) days after the suspension, hold an informal hearing.  The committee may also propose a suspension and shall notify the student and his or her parents in writing of the proposed suspension.  Within three (3) days after the notice of the proposed suspension, or three (3) days after the temporary suspension, the committee shall hold an informal hearing with the student and the student's parents to determine whether or not the suspension will go into effect, or continue, as the case may be.  The student and the student's parents shall have an opportunity to appear at the hearing and be heard with regard to the suspension.  The decision of the committee shall be by a majority vote.

   

  The decision may be appealed to the Board of Education by giving notice to the Superintendent of Schools within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the committee's decision.  The Board of Education will hear the case at their next regularly scheduled meeting.  The hearing shall be held in an informal manner, and the student and the student's parents may appear at the hearing and be heard regarding the suspension.

   

  GUIDELINES FOR THE PROMOTION OF OUTSTANDING SPORTSMANSHIP

  The effective secondary school must support both an academic program and an activities program.  We believe that these programs must do more than merely exist -- they must be integrated and support each other in "different" arenas.  The concept of "sportsmanship" must be taught, modeled, expected, and reinforced in the classroom and in all competitive activities.  Therefore, the Bayard Public School requests that all fans and students support the following Sportsmanship Guidelines:

   

  Definition:  Good sportsmanship is conduct which imposes a type of self-control involving honest rivalry, courteous relations, and gracious acceptance of results.  School spirit is a reflection of these attitudes and behavior.  If a school is to succeed in one of its prime functions, that of developing good citizenship, it is necessary that student groups radiate proper conduct.  Sportsmanship is good citizenship in action.

  Basic Philosophy:  Fans are not at a ball game to intimidate or ridicule the other team or its fans but to support and cheer for their team and to enjoy watching skill and competition.

   

   

  Good sportsmanship includes the following:

  1.         Be courteous to all (participants, coaches, officials, staff, fans, spirit groups).

  2.         Know the rules; abide by and respect the officials' decisions.

  3.         Win with character and lose with dignity.

  4.         Display appreciation for good performance, regardless of the team.

  5.         Exercise self-control and reflect positively upon yourself, your team, and your school.

   

  Bayard fans and students avoid the following:

  1.   Yelling while an opponent is shooting free throws and/or directing    unpleasant remarks towards players or the opposing school.  Intimidation or degrading of opponents has no place in high school athletics.

  2.   Cheers and chants with suggestive words and/or motions shall not be used, as in many situations they bring about an inappropriate response.

  3.   Turning their backs or holding up newspapers while teams are being introduced, or a when team, cheerleaders, or drill teams are performing.

   

    JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM

  A Junior/Senior Prom may be permitted with the following reservations:

  1.  Decorations must be modest in scope and expense, and the plan approved by the High School Principal in advance.             

  2.         All decorations must be absolutely fireproof.

  3.         The prom shall be open to juniors and seniors of Bayard High School and their dates.

  4.   Students attending prom shall be no younger than a high school freshman or no older than 21 years of age.  

  5.  The prom shall be held within the Bayard Public School facilities or a different site with approval by the Administration.  The request should be made sixty days prior to the prom.

   

  ORGANIZATIONS

  FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA)

  A voluntary organization for any student enrolled in any of the agriculture classes.

   

  FAMILY CAREERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF TOMORROW (FCCLA)

  The mission of FCCLA (FHA) is to promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education.  Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life -- Character Development - Creative and Critical Thinking - Interpersonal Communication - Practical Knowledge - Vocational Preparation.

   

  NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

  The National Honor Society of Secondary Schools was founded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals in 1921.  The founders of this movement originally established the society to stimulate the scholarship, leadership, service, and character of the students in the secondary schools of the United States to a higher plain.  In 1929 there were 834 chapters.  By 1963 the number was well above 10,000.  Our chapter is one of the oldest in the State of Nebraska, being Chapter 755.  The students are chosen from a list of all pupils maintaining a "B" or higher average for their years of high school.  Choices are made by a faculty committee.

   

  SPANISH CLUB

  A voluntary organization for students who are currently enrolled in Spanish or who have taken at least one year of Spanish.  Meetings will include fun activities to further a student's knowledge of Hispanic culture.

   

  STUDENT COUNCIL

  The Student Council is a representative body with the purpose of promoting the interests of the student body, providing a forum for student expression, and increasing the understanding and cooperation between students, faculty, and administrators.  Two students from each class, grades 7 through 12, are elected each year to serve on the Student Council.  Officers are elected from the representatives.  Funds raised from pop machines is donated to improvements of the school and facility as decided upon by the Council.

   

  PARENT - ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION CONCERNS

  Parenting and coaching are both difficult vocations.  By establishing an understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other.  This in turn will provide greater benefit to students. 

   

  When your child becomes involved in a program at Bayard Public Schools, you have a right to understand what expectations are placed on your child.

   

  COMMUNICATIONS YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’S COACH

  1. Philosophy of the coach.
  2. Expectations of the coach for your child.
  3. Expectations of the coach for the team.
  4. Times and locations for practices and contests.
  5. Procedure to be followed should your child be injured in practice or a game.
  6. Discipline that results in the denial of your child’s participation.

   

  COMMUNICATIONS A COACH SHOULD EXPECT FROM PARENTS

  1. Concerns about the program should be expressed directly to the coach.
  2. Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance of a practice or contest.

   

  It is important to remember that as your child becomes involved in a program, there will be times when things do not go the way you or your child wishes.  However, in most cases your child will experience some of the most rewarding moments of their lives through athletic and activity participation.

   

  APPROPRIATE CONCERNS TO DISCUSS WITH COACHES

  1. The treatment of your child mentally and physically.
  2. Ways to help your child improve.
  3. Concerns about your child’s behavior.

   

  ISSUES NOT APPROPRIATE TO DISCUSS WITH COACHES

  1. Playing time.
  2. Team Strategy.
  3. Play calling
  4. Other student-athletes.

   

  It is difficult to accept your child’s not playing as much as you may hope.  Coaches are professionals who make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be best for all students involved.  There are situations that may require a conference between a coach and parent.  These are to be encouraged.  It is important that both parties have a clear understanding of the others position.  When a conference is necessary, the following procedures should be followed.

   

  1. Call the coach to set up an appointment.
  2. The high school phone number is 586-1700.
  3. If the coach cannot be reached, contact the Activities Director, Gerald Thompson.  He will set up the meeting for you.
  4. Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice.  These can be emotional times for both a parent and coach and usually do not result in solution of any concerns.

  ROYALTY

  HOMECOMING ROYALTY

  Boys’ fall sports teams nominate five senior girls for this honor that are a member of a girls’ fall sports team or cheer squad in good standing.  The girls’ fall sports teams nominate five senior boys who are a member of a fall boys’ sports team in good standing.  The king and queen are then chosen by secret vote of the entire student body, ninth through twelfth grades inclusive.

   

  WINTER ROYALTY

  FFA, FCCLA, NHS, Spanish Club, Student Council, Speech Team, boys’ winter sports teams, girls’ winter sports teams and cheer squad each nominate one senior boy and one senior girl candidate in good standing.  The king and queen are then chosen by secret vote of the entire student body, ninth through twelfth grades inclusive.

   

  PROM ROYALTY

  The juniors nominate five senior boys and five senior girls for king and queen.  The king and queen are then chosen by secret vote of the juniors and seniors.  They are crowned during the dance.

   

  SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

  The class and/or activity sponsors shall be responsible for the approval or disapproval and scheduling of the (7-12) social activities of classes and organizations within the scope of the regulations, with the final decision resting with the administration.

   

  School activities shall close at 12:00 midnight.  Junior-Senior Prom shall close at 1:00 a.m.  Exception to these times will be by administrators’ discretion.

   

  No school activities or practices will be permitted after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.  All Students will leave school grounds prior to 6:00 p.m.

   

  STUDENT ACTIVITY TRIPS

  Student activity trips will be divided into three classes:

   

  CLASS I - Activities that are sponsored by the Nebraska Schools Activity Association and that are earned by qualifying at a local or district level competition.  The District will provide financial support for these trips.

   

  CLASS II - Trips that are earned or taken by groups or individuals that are related to classroom experience.  The District will provide some financial support for these trips.  (Examples are FFA and FCCLA)

   

  CLASS III - Trips taken by groups when their activity is not related to NSAA sponsored activities or classroom related.  These trips will only be taken during the summer, and only one group per year will be allowed to go.  The District will provide no financial support for these trips.

  Individuals who desire to take part in individual activities at the state or national level must adhere to NSAA regulations.  The District will provide no financial support for these trips.

   

  
  

  NOTIFICATIONS AND FORMS

   

  NOTICE TO PARENTS OF RIGHTS AFFORDED BY SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973

   

  The following is a description of the rights granted by federal law to qualifying students with disabilities. The intent of the law is to keep you fully informed concerning the decisions about your child and to inform you of your rights if you disagree with any of these decisions. You have the right to:

   

  1.             Have your child take part in, and receive benefits from, public education programs without discrimination because of his/her disability.

  2.             Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law.

  3.             Receive notice with respect to identification, evaluation or placement of your child.

  4.             Have your child receive a free appropriate public education.

  5.             Have your child receive services and be educated in facilities which are comparable to those provided to every student.

  6.             Have evaluation, educational and placement decisions made based on a variety of information sources and by persons who know the student and who are knowledgeable about the evaluation data and placement options.

  7.             Have transportation provided to and from an alternative placement setting (if the setting is a program not operated by the district) at no greater cost to you than would be incurred if the student were placed in a program operated by the district.

  8.             Have your child be given an equal opportunity to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular activities offered by the district.

  9.             Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation and placement.

  10.           Request mediation or an impartial due process hearing related to decisions or actions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program or placement. (You and your child may take part in the hearing. Hearing requests are to be made to the Superintendent).

  1. 1.                 File a local grievance.

   

  NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA

  FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

   

  The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are:

   

  1.             The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of  the day the district receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

  2.             The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school district to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the district decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

  3.             The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility and effectively provide the function or service for which they are responsible.

   

  Contractors, consultants and volunteers are permitted to have access to education records where they are performing a function or service that would otherwise be done by a school employee.  Their access is limited to education records in which they have a legitimate educational interest; which means records needed to effectively provide the function or service for which they are responsible.

   

  The District forwards education records (may include academic, health and discipline records) to schools that have requested the records and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student has already enrolled so long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer.  

   

  4.             The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

   

  Family Policy Compliance Office

  U.S. Department of Education

  400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.

  Washington, D.C. 20202-4605

   

   

  NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE

  PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)

   

  PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams.  These include the right to:

   

  ● Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED)-

  1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parents;
  2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
  3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
  4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;
  5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
  6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
  7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
  8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility. 

  ● Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of-

  1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
  2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and
  3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.

  ● Inspect, upon request and before administration or use-

  1. protected information surveys of students;
  2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and
  3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

   

  These rights transfer to from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law.

   

  Bayard Public Schools has developed policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes.  Bayard Public Schools will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes.  Bayard Public Schools will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specific activity or survey.  Bayard Public Schools will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time.  For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child our of such activities and surveys.  Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys.  Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement;

  ● Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other     

  distribution.

  ● Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by

  ED.

  ● Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.

   

   

   

  Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:

   

  Family Policy Compliance Office

  U.S. Department of Education

  4009 Maryland Avenue, SW

  Washington, D.C. 20202-5920

   

  NOTICE CONCERNING DIRECTORY INFORMATION

   

  The district may disclose directory information. The types of personally identifiable information that the district has designated as directory information are as follows: student’s name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date of and place of birth, major fields of study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate, full-time or part-time), participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received, and most recent previous educational agency or institution attended. A parent or eligible student has the right to refuse to let the district designate any or all of those types of information about the student as directory information. The period of time within which a parent or eligible student has to notify the district in writing that he or she does not want any or all of those types of information about the student designated as directory information is as follows: two weeks from the time this information is first received. The district may disclose information about former students without meeting the conditions in this section.

   

  ADDITIONAL NOTICE CONCERNING DIRECTORY INFORMATION

   

  The district’s policy is for education records to be kept confidential except as permitted by the FERPA law, and the district does not approve any practice which involves an unauthorized disclosure of education records. In some courses student work may be displayed or made available to others. Also, some teachers may have persons other than the teacher or school staff, such as volunteers or fellow students, assist with the task of grading student work and returning graded work to students. The district does not either approve or disapprove such teaching practices, and designates such student work as directory information and as non-education records. Each parent and eligible student shall be presumed to have accepted this designation in the absence of the parent or eligible student giving notification to the district in writing in the manner set forth above pertaining to the designation of directory information. Consent will be presumed to have been given in the absence of such a notification from the parent or eligible student.

   

   

   

   

  NOTICE CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT RECRUITING

  INFORMATION:

   

  The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires Bayard Public Schools to provide military recruiters and institutions of higher education access to secondary school students’ names, addresses, and telephone listings. Parents and secondary students have the right to request that Bayard Public Schools not provide this information (i.e., not provide the student’s name, address, and telephone listing) to military recruiters or institutions of higher education, without their prior written parental consent. Bayard Public Schools will comply with any such request.

   

  NOTICE CONERNING DESIGNATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIT:

   

  The District designates the Bayard Police Department as the District's “law enforcement unit” for purposes of (1) enforcing any and all federal, state or local law, (2) maintaining the physical security and safety of the schools in the District, and (3) maintaining safe and drug free schools.

  
  

   

  HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH

  Students defined in state law as homeless children shall be admitted without payment of tuition.

   

  Transportation for homeless students who enroll in the district shall be furnished by the district under the same guidelines applying to other students or if such transportation is necessary for compliance with federal law.

   

  Each homeless child shall be provided services for which the child is eligible comparable to services provided to other students in the school selected regardless of residency.

   

   Homeless children shall be provided access to education and other services that such children need to ensure that they have an opportunity to meet the same student performance standards to which all students are held.

   

  If a homeless child registered to attend school in the district is receiving family reconciliation services pursuant to state law, the district will work in cooperation with any county or department of social services in the district to jointly develop an educational program for the child.

   

   

   

   

   

                                                                                                                                                             

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  
  

   

  BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  STUDENT FEE WAIVER APPLICATION

   

  Students whose families meet the income guidelines for free and reduced price lunches are eligible to have expenses of certain fees, specialized equipment, and specialized attire and project materials waived as provided by district policy.   All information provided in connection with this application will be kept confidential.  This waiver does not carry over from year to year and must be completed annually.

   

  ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR THE FEE WAIVER APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED

   

  PLEASE PRINT

  Date Completed: _______________________________________________________________

   

  Name of Parent or Guardian:______________________________________________________

   

  Street Address:_________________________________________________________________  

  City, State, ____________________________________________________________________

  Zip Code:_____________________________________________________________________

   

                Student Name(s)                                                                                School Attending                                                          Grade

  _____________________________  _________________________________   _____________

   

  _____________________________  _________________________________   _____________

   

  _____________________________  _________________________________   _____________

   

  _____________________________  _________________________________   _____________

   

  Your signature below is required for the release of information regarding the student or students’ family financial eligibility for the programs checked above.  Without your signature, this application cannot be processed.

   

  Signature of parent or guardian:______________________________________________

   

   

  Specific fees, equipment, attire or materials to which this wavier applies: _____________________________________________________________________________

   

  Administrator’s Signature:________________________________________________________

  Submit this form to Mr. Dennis Dubry at the Elementary Principals Office

   

   

   

  
  

   

  BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  STUDENT COURSE PROJECT PURCHASE FORM

  Amendments to the Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act prohibit the district from requiring students to furnish materials for standard course projects.  In general, all course projects will remain the property of the district.  However, it is the district’s policy to allow students to purchase their projects provided they have agreed to such a purchase prior to beginning work on the project.

   

  ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE PROJECT TO ALLOW PURCHASE BY THE STUDENT.

   

  PLEASE PRINT

   

  To be completed by the instructor:

   

   

  Course:_____________________________________________________________________ 

   

  Expected Completion Date_____________________________________________________

   

  Project _____________________________________________________________________

   

  Estimated Cost:______________________________________________________________ 

   

  Instructor’s Signature:_________________________________________________________

   

   

   

  I _____________________________________________ agree to purchase this project and/or

               Student’s Name

   

   All project materials following the project’s expected completion date:

   

   

  Student’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________

   

  I permit my student to purchase this project and/or all project materials following the project’s expected completion date:

   

  Parent/Guardian’s Signature ____________________________________________________

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  Policy on District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks

  Student’s Agreement

   

  By signing this form, I acknowledge receipt of, understand, and agree to abide by the rules and standards set forth in the Bayard Public Schools Policy on District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks. I understand that to gain access to the Bayard Public Schools computer network systems, I must return this form signed by me and my parent or legal guardian. I further understand that any violation of the Policy is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, monetary liability may be incurred, school disciplinary and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. I understand that this agreement will be in effect for one school year and must be re-signed in subsequent years.

   

   

  PRINTED Student Name _________________________________________

   

  Student Signature ______________________________________________

   

  Date  ___________________________

   

   

  BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOL

  Policy on District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks

  Parent or Legal Guardian’s Agreement

   

  I have read, understand, and agree with the Bayard Public Schools Policy on District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks. I understand that by signing this form I give permission for Bayard Public Schools to grant access to district electronic communication systems, including the Internet. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes. I understand that Bayard Public Schools has taken reasonable precautions to eliminate access to inappropriate material and I will not hold the district or staff members responsible if inappropriate material is inadvertently accessed. I understand that this agreement will be in effect for one school year and must be re-signed in subsequent years.

   

  PRINTED Parent Name __________________________________________

   

  Parent Signature _____________________________________________

   

  Date _____________________________