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STATEMENT FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Boyce Parents,

Welcome to Boyce Elementary School where “Kids Count”. Aseducators, parents and community friends, we need to work togetherto provide every child with the best education possible. Our personalcommitments to quality education will prepare and shape our chil-dren for the future in our global society. We love to have parentspresent in our building, so, please know that you are always welcomeat Boyce Elementary.

The Boyce Elementary School Parent/Student Handbook was devel-oped through the recommendation of the Boyce School ImprovementTeam. The purpose of the handbook is to explain expectations andpolicies at Boyce Elementary School.

As parents, please read this handbook carefully, and then, discussappropriate sections with your child. If you have questions concern-ing school and cannot find the information in the handbook, pleasefeel free to call the Boyce School office. Our number is (616) 527-0571.

I look forward to a great 2013-2014 school year!

Sincerely,

Stacey A. BoveePrincipal

BOYCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S MISSION:

Working Together to Achieve our Potential

Proposed Boyce 2013-14 Calendar

Sept. 3 First School Day, full day for students

October 11 No School for Students, Teacher Work DayOctober 21 K-5 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences, 4:30-8:30 p.m.October 23 K-5 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences, 5:00-8:30 p.m.

November 1 No School for Students;Teacher Professional DevelopmentNovember 21 End of First TrimesterNovember 22 No School for Students K-12, Teacher Records DayNov. 28, 29 No School, Thanksgiving Break

December 21 Winter Break Begins

January 6 School Resumes

February 17 No School for Students K-12, Teacher ProfessionalDevelopment

February 28 End of Second Trimester

March 3 No School for Students K-12, Teacher Records DayMarch 11 K-5 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences, 4:45-8:30 p.m.

Students Attend full dayMarch 13 K-5 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences, 4:45-8:30 p.m.

Students Attend full day

April 5 Spring Break BeginsApril 14 School ResumesApril 18 No School, Good FridayApril 19 No School for Students, Teacher Professional Development

May 26 No School, Memorial Day

June 6 Last Day for Students & TeachersStudents attend a.m. only

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IntroductionPrincipal’s Letter......................................................................................................1Table of Contents..................................................................................................2,3Daily Schedule, Drop Off/Pick Up, PTG & Officers...........................................4

Home-School CommunicationSchool/Parent Compact, Philosphy Statement......................................................5Newsletters...............................................................................................................5Parent/Teacher Organizations, Room Parents.......................................................5Report Cards/Progress Reports, Parent/Teacher Conferences............................6Channels of Communication...................................................................................6Visitors, Updated Address, Phone, & Emergency Information........................... 7Elementary Student Services...................................................................................7

School Day ProceduresSchool Schedule, Attendance..................................................................................8Arrival Time, Recess, Tardiness, Absences......................................................9-10Early Dismissal From School, Change In Bus Routine......................................10Moving, Detention, School Closings/Cancellations...........................................11Tornado Watch, Accidents.....................................................................................12Books, Supplies......................................................................................................12

Lunch/BreakfastLunch/Breakfast Prices.........................................................................................13Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch........................................................................13

Health and Medical IssuesSchool Nurse..........................................................................................................14Birth Certificates, Immunizations........................................................................14Head Lice Policy & Treatment of Head Lice......................................................14Communicable Disease.........................................................................................15School Procedures for Prescription and Over the Counter Medication...........16Appropriate Dress, Grooming..............................................................................17

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Special EducationSpecial Education....................................................................................................17

ConductElementary School Code of Conduct, Due Process Rights................................18Actions and Responsibilities............................................................................19-21Mandatory Expulsion Laws....................................................................................22Discipline Under Safe Schools Law......................................................................23Dangerous and Distracting Items...........................................................................23Disciplinary Consequences..............................................................................24-26Bullying, Harassment........................................................................................26-27Threats on the Lives of Others, Sexual Harassment.............................................28Gender/Ethnic/Religious/Disability/Height/Weight Harassment.......................28Acceptable Use Policy for Technology...........................................................28-29Bus Rules, Bus Transportation.........................................................................29-30

MiscellaneousDoors Locked, Lost and Found, Phone Use.........................................................31Media Center Use, Use of School Facilities........................................................31Field Trips, Field Trip Transportation..............................................................31-32Chaperone Requirements for Field Trips..............................................................32Classroom Placement ............................................................................................32Schools of Choice Policy.......................................................................................33Notification of Rights Under FERPA..............................................................33-34Equal Opportunity Message...................................................................................34Directory Information Under FERPA....................................................................35Child Abuse..............................................................................................................36Boyce Pictures 2012-2013....................................................................................37Staff Listing.............................................................................................................38More Boyce Pictures 2012-2013.........................................................................392013-2014 Calendar...............................................................................................40

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Boyce Staff

Principal: Stacey BoveeSecretary: Chris Sharpe

Kindergarten First Grade Second GradeLaurie Sykes Beth Deindorfer Gaylia RossTiffany Kreager Kelly McClain Connie Heppe

Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth GradePatrice Phelps Linsey Barber Kelly SandbornDanielle Sibley Mark Hervey Amy Fuller

EI Social Worker Resource RoomKristen Fedewa Jill Bohne Lisa Fitzpatrick

Psychologist ArtLisa Hervey Amber Graham

Music SpeechPhilip Sawyer Sarah Ballard

ICT Facilitator Physical EducationJulianne Klumpp Terry Johnson

Kitchen CustodianSandy Hausserman, Cook Rose Voyles

LibrarianBrenda Travis

Scott Yenchar

Heather CharonLauren Honeysett

Alicia Stein

Lindsey Forney

Jodi Moffatt

Tiffany Kreager

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Boyce 2016 - 2017 CalendarAug. 29 First School Day, full day for students

Sept. 2 No School - Labor Day Weekend Sept. 5 No School - Labor Day

October 5 K-12 Students AM only; PLC (#1) for Teachers in PMOct. 28 End of First making period

Nov. 1 K-5 (5-8:30pm) & 9-12 (5-8pm) Parent/Teacher ConferencesNov. 2 6-8 (4:30-8pm) & & 9-12 (5-8pm) Parent/Teacher ConferencesNov. 3 K-5 (4:30-8:30pm) & 6-8 (4-8pm) Parent/Teacher ConferencesNov. 4 No School Nov. 15 No SchoolNov. 16 K-12 Students AM only; PLC #2 for Teachers in PM Nov. 24, 25 No School, Thanksgiving Break

December 20 K-12 Students AM only; PLC #3 for Teachers in PM December 21 Christmas Break Begins

January 4 School ResumesJanuary 19 Students attend AM only Records PMJanuary 20 End of First Semester K-12 Students AM only; Records PM

February 2 K-12 Students AM only; PLC #4 for Teachers in PM

March 8 K-12 Students AM only; PLC #5 for Teachers in PM March 24 End of 3rd Marking PeriodMarch 27 6-8 (4:30-8pm) & 9-12 (5-8pm) Parent/Teacher ConferecncesMarch 28 K-5 Parent//Teacher Conferences, 4:30 - 8:30 pmMarch 29 6-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00 - 8:00 pmMarch 30 K-5 (4:30-8pm) & 9-12 (5-8pm) Parent/Teacher ConferencesMarch 31 No School - Spring Break Begins

April 10 School ResumesApril 13 K-12 Students AM only; PLC #6 for Teachers in PMApril 14 No School - Good Friday

May 29 No School - Memorial Day

June 7 Students attend AM only; Records PMJune 8 Last Day for Students 1/2 day; Full Day for Teachers 338

Instructional Consultation Teams.......................................................................37

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Boyce Daily Schedule

8:25 a.m. Breakfast/Supervision Begins 8:35 a.m. Teachers in Classrooms 8:45 a.m. Class Instruction Begins 3:30 p.m. Dismissal 3:40 p.m. School Day Ends for Teaching Staff

Student Pick-Up And Drop-OffWhen students are brought to or collected from Boyce School, please use thenorth lot for parking your car. The front and south side driveways of the schoolmust remain clear for bus transportation before and after school. Students shouldnot be dropped off at school before the first bell at 8:35 a.m.

Parents picking students up at dismissal time are asked to wait for their child(ren)by the School Office.

Parent Teacher Guild OfficersOfficers for the 2013-2014 school year are:

President: Beth LanzVice-President: Robin HustedSecretary: Julie BogertTreasurer: Patrice Phelps

The time, date, and location of monthly meetings will be announced in the weeklynewsletter, Boyce Voice.

SCHOOL OFFICE DIRECTORYBoyce Elementary ............................527-0571Boyce Attendance Line ................. 527-8011Superintendent’s Office ................ 527-9280Transportation Office .................... 527-9680Community Education ................... ..527-3530

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Parent Teacher Guild OfficersOfficers for the 2016-2017 school year are: President: Jody Garrison Vice-President: Alex Cronk-Young Secretary: Misty Lepley Treasurer: Dana Lepien

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INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTATION TEAMS

An Instructional Consultation Team (ICT) is a problem solving process used at Ionia Public Schools’ elementary buildings to support teacher instruction with class, group, or individual student concerns in one or more of the areas of Reading, Math, Writing, and Behavior. Each IC-team is comprised of representative staff who have an in-terest in best utilizing the services provided/available to students at the school. Membership on the team may include classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, the school counselor/social worker, school psychologist, and the principal. The goal of Instructional Consultation Teams is to enhance, improve, and increase student and staff performance. The team is trained in a problem solving process that values collaboration of colleagues to enhance teachers’ skills in and application of best practices of instructional assessment and delivery. Teachers and team members utilize data for classroom and school decisions. There is a clear process for teachers to request assistance with a student, group, or classroom concern: First the teacher completes a very short request form, then a team member is assigned as case manager, followed by weekly meetings to work through the problem solving process to assess, design, and implement inter-ventions and evaluate student/group/class progress. The effectiveness of each building’s team is evaluated yearly through affiliation with the Michigan ICT Consortium. Team structure, case management, teacher satisfaction, and case goal attainment are components of that evaluation. Each building’s team facilitator continues to build their skills and create team sustainability through networking sessions at the county, regional, and state level.

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Home-School CommunicationSCHOOL/PARENT COMPACT

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

To demonstrate our belief that high student performance is a shared responsi-bility by parents, the entire school staff, and students, the members of yourSchool Improvement Planning Team have developed the following school/parent compact:

Your Elementary School will provide all students with high quality curriculumand instruction which will provide the maximum opportunity for all studentsto successfully meet the state's content and performance standards. Further-more, regular and open communication regarding student progress will bemaintained at all times, including regularly scheduled parent-teacher confer-ences, weekly progress reports, and reasonable access to staff.

In turn, parents of all students will agree to be responsible for supporting yourchild's learning. This support will include, but not be limited to, monitoringattendance, homework completion, volunteering to help in the classroomwhen possible; and participating in decisions regarding your children'seducation.

NEWSLETTERS

Weekly newsletters are sent home and posted on www.dawggle.net in an effort tokeep our parents informed of school activity. We hope you will read the newslettersfrom your principal and share information and activities with your children.

PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS

Each elementary parent/teacher organization functions to create an open,supportive atmosphere between home and school. All parents are encouragedto attend monthly meetings and to be involved in special projects. Meetingdates, times, and locations are included in the yearlong calendar and remind-ers will be included in the building newsletter.

ROOM PARENTS

Teachers will send a note home asking for help in this area. All parents areencouraged to be a part of the school. If your schedule doesn't allow you tohelp during the school day but you would still like to help in other ways, let yourchild's teacher know. There are many at-home jobs.

CHILD ABUSE

Under Michigan law, teachers and administrators are required to report to the IoniaCounty Child Protective Services any suspected indication of child abuse or neglect.The same law gives IMMUNITY from legal action if any such report is filed in goodfaith. The law further requires that we allow Child Protective Services case workers tointerview any child who is referred to them, whether by a member of the school staff orby any other individual.

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Home-School CommunicationSCHOOL/PARENT COMPACT

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

To demonstrate our belief that high student performance is a shared responsi-bility by parents, the entire school staff, and students, the members of yourSchool Improvement Planning Team have developed the following school/parent compact:

Your Elementary School will provide all students with high quality curriculumand instruction which will provide the maximum opportunity for all studentsto successfully meet the state's content and performance standards. Further-more, regular and open communication regarding student progress will bemaintained at all times, including regularly scheduled parent-teacher confer-ences, weekly progress reports, and reasonable access to staff.

In turn, parents of all students will agree to be responsible for supporting yourchild's learning. This support will include, but not be limited to, monitoringattendance, homework completion, volunteering to help in the classroomwhen possible; and participating in decisions regarding your children'seducation.

NEWSLETTERS

Weekly newsletters are sent home and posted on www.dawggle.net in an effort tokeep our parents informed of school activity. We hope you will read the newslettersfrom your principal and share information and activities with your children.

PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS

Each elementary parent/teacher organization functions to create an open,supportive atmosphere between home and school. All parents are encouragedto attend monthly meetings and to be involved in special projects. Meetingdates, times, and locations are included in the yearlong calendar and remind-ers will be included in the building newsletter.

ROOM PARENTS

Teachers will send a note home asking for help in this area. All parents areencouraged to be a part of the school. If your schedule doesn't allow you tohelp during the school day but you would still like to help in other ways, let yourchild's teacher know. There are many at-home jobs.

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CHILD ABUSE

Under Michigan law, teachers and administrators are required to report to the IoniaCounty Child Protective Services any suspected indication of child abuse or neglect.The same law gives IMMUNITY from legal action if any such report is filed in goodfaith. The law further requires that we allow Child Protective Services case workers tointerview any child who is referred to them, whether by a member of the school staff orby any other individual.

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REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS

Report Cards are issued three times a year at the end of each trimester. Report cardswill be sent home with your student, unless a conference is scheduled. Music, physicaleducation, and art grades are only reported in November and June.

Progress Reports are sent home midway in each of the three trimesters or weeklyprogress reports are sent home in individual student weekly folders.

PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences are scheduled near the end of the first and secondtrimesters. Conferences are scheduled by appointment. Notices are sent home andparents are asked to return the appointment form or call the office to select a time thatis convenient.

Parents are invited to request a conference appointment at any time during theyear when they feel that the interest of their child merits one. Please call inadvance to arrange for an appointment.

CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION

We hope you will feel free to bring your concerns and complaints to our attention.Often, a miscommunication between the home and school can be quickly clarified orcorrected. Parents who have questions about their child's schooling are urged tocommunicate regularly with the staff member most directly involved. If an issue cannotbe settled at a particular level, the parents may pursue the discussion at higher levels,following the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Contact the school employee directly involved with the situa-tion, i.e. teacher, bus driver, secretary, cook, coach, etc. IF you are not satisfiedwith the outcome after this conversation, go to Step 2.

Step 2: Contact the employee's supervisor. This could be the buildingprincipal, transportation supervisor, food services supervisor, athletic director, etc.You will be asked to meet and discuss specifics. IF you are still not satisfied, go toStep 3.

Step 3: Contact the assistant superintendent at 527-9280 to further discussyour concern. IF you are still not satisfied, go to Step 4.

Step 4: Contact the superintendent at 527-9280. A meeting of all involvedwill be set and a decision will be offered. IF you are still unhappy go to Step 5.

Step 5: Schedule a time to present your case to the Board of Education. Thiscan be arranged by calling the superintendent's office at 527-9280. We want toresolve parent concerns as quickly as possible. It is very important that when youhave a concern you follow the steps outlined here.

DESIGNATION OF "DIRECTORY" INFORMATIONUNDER FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

Generally, school officials must have written permission from the parent/guardian or from an eligible student (that is, a student who is 18 or older or who isotherwise legally emancipated) before releasing any information from a student'srecord. However, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allowsschool districts to disclose, without consent, "directory" type information. The Boardof Education of the Ionia Public Schools has designated the following personallyidentifiable information contained in a student's education record as "directory infor-mation":

A. Student name, address, telephone listing.

B. Parent/Guardian name, address, telephone listing, e-mail address.

C. Date and place of birth.

D. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports.

E. Weight and height of members of athletic teams.

F. Dates of attendance, honors, degrees and awards received, gradeplacement.

G. Most recent previous school attended.

H. Photographic, video or electronic images of students.

I. Information generally found in yearbooks.

Unless you advise the Ionia Public Schools that you do not want any or all ofthis information released, school officials may release personally identifiableinformation which has been designated above as "directory information." Uponreceiving written notice from parents/guardians or eligible students objecting todisclosure, this information will not be released without the prior consent of theparent/guardian or eligible student.

You have until October 1, 2013 to advise the District in writing of any or all of thecategories of "directory information" about the student which you refuse to permit theDistrict to disclose. Your notification of objection should be addressed to the principal ofyour building or:

Dr. Patricia L. Batista, Superintendent250 E. Tuttle RoadIonia, MI 48846(616) 527-9280

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Report cards are issued three times a year at the end of each marking period. Report cards will be sent home with your student, unless a conference is scheduled. Music, physical education and art grades are only reported in January and June.

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Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences are scheduled after the first marking period and near the middle of the third marking period.Conferences are scheduled by appoint-ment. Notices are sent home and parents are asked to return the appointment form or call the office to select a time that in convenient.

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VISITORS

Parents are WELCOME to visit the elementary school anytime that school is insession. However, so as to minimize class interruptions, the following regula-tions have been set up for all visitors:

1. Stop at the office and check in.2. If you wish to visit a classroom, please make prior arrangements with

the classroom teacher.3. Student visitation is not allowed except under special circumstances

which must be approved by the building administrator.4. Each elementary has a Parent Information Center. You may feel

free to check out any information you might want to read or view.

UPDATED ADDRESS, PHONE AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION

You must have two emergency numbers on file in the office. Please notify ouroffice if your address, work number, home number or emergency numberschange during the school year. These need to be accurate in case your childbecomes ill or is injured at school. People listed on the emergency card need tobe informed that if you cannot be reached in case of illness or injury they will beexpected to provide appropriate care. Please be sure to keep your child’semergency card updated in regard to changes in any telephone numbers of thepeople listed to call in emergency situations.

ELEMENTARY STUDENT SERVICES(School Counselors and Social Workers)

The mission of the Elementary Student Service Department isto help all students reach full academic, social, & emotional

growth. The services we provide may include, but are not limited to:Communication Skills Problem SolvingRelationship Skills Crisis InterventionParent/Teacher Consultation Standardized TestingProfessional Development Outreach ServicesCommunity Resources Intervention StrategiesAcademic Motivation and BehaviorIndividual and/or Group Short Term Therapy

Elementary Student Services are a part of our school curriculum. Your child maybe involved with the Elementary Student Services through referrals from theirparent, teacher, principal or self referral. Elementary Student Services willcontact parents/guardians if continued intervention is deemed necessary.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable informationcontained in the student's education records, except to the extent thatFERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure toschool officials with "legitimate educational interests." A school official isa person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instruc-tor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and lawenforcement personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person orcompany with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task(such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parentof a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary orgrievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing hisor her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs toreview an education record in order to fulfill his or her professionalresponsibility.

4. Upon request, the Ionia Public Schools discloses educational recordswithout consent to officials of another school district in which a studentseeks or intends to enroll or when there are court orders for student recorddisclosure procured by an Assistant U.S. Attorney General or higher-rankinggovernment official.

5. The right to prohibit the disclosure of personally identifiable information concerning the student to recruiting representatives of the U.S. Armed Forces and its service academies,the Michigan Air National Guard, and the Michigan Army National Guard. Unless the parent or eligible student requests in writing that the District not release information, the student’s name, address, and telephone number (if listed) shall be released to Armed Forces recruiters upon their request.

6. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Educationconcerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the require-ments of FERPA.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MESSAGEIt has always been the policy of Ionia Public Schools to be an equal

opportunity institution. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color,creed, ethnic origin, age, physical or mental handicap, height, weight, or maritalstatus in any of our educational programs or activities, including enrollment,placement, and employment.

Any person wishing to inquire regarding these policies, or to file acomplaint, should contact: Ben Kirby or Maureen Reeder

250 E. Tuttle Rd. Ionia, MI 48846

VISITORS

Parents are WELCOME to visit the elementary school anytime that school is insession. However, so as to minimize class interruptions, the following regula-tions have been set up for all visitors:

1. Stop at the office and check in.2. If you wish to visit a classroom, please make prior arrangements with

the classroom teacher.3. Student visitation is not allowed except under special circumstances

which must be approved by the building administrator.4. Each elementary has a Parent Information Center. You may feel

free to check out any information you might want to read or view.

UPDATED ADDRESS, PHONE AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION

You must have two emergency numbers on file in the office. Please notify ouroffice if your address, work number, home number or emergency numberschange during the school year. These need to be accurate in case your childbecomes ill or is injured at school. People listed on the emergency card need tobe informed that if you cannot be reached in case of illness or injury they will beexpected to provide appropriate care. Please be sure to keep your child’semergency card updated in regard to changes in any telephone numbers of thepeople listed to call in emergency situations.

ELEMENTARY STUDENT SERVICES(School Counselors and Social Workers)

The mission of the Elementary Student Service Department isto help all students reach full academic, social, & emotional

growth. The services we provide may include, but are not limited to:Communication Skills Problem SolvingRelationship Skills Crisis InterventionParent/Teacher Consultation Standardized TestingProfessional Development Outreach ServicesCommunity Resources Intervention StrategiesAcademic Motivation and BehaviorIndividual and/or Group Short Term Therapy

Elementary Student Services are a part of our school curriculum. Your child maybe involved with the Elementary Student Services through referrals from theirparent, teacher, principal or self referral. Elementary Student Services willcontact parents/guardians if continued intervention is deemed necessary.

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3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable informationcontained in the student's education records, except to the extent thatFERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure toschool officials with "legitimate educational interests." A school official isa person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instruc-tor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and lawenforcement personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person orcompany with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task(such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parentof a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary orgrievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing hisor her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs toreview an education record in order to fulfill his or her professionalresponsibility.

4. Upon request, the Ionia Public Schools discloses educational recordswithout consent to officials of another school district in which a studentseeks or intends to enroll or when there are court orders for student recorddisclosure procured by an Assistant U.S. Attorney General or higher-rankinggovernment official.

5. The right to prohibit the disclosure of personally identifiable information concerning the student to recruiting representatives of the U.S. Armed Forces and its service academies,the Michigan Air National Guard, and the Michigan Army National Guard. Unless the parent or eligible student requests in writing that the District not release information, the student’s name, address, and telephone number (if listed) shall be released to Armed Forces recruiters upon their request.

6. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Educationconcerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the require-ments of FERPA.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MESSAGEIt has always been the policy of Ionia Public Schools to be an equal

opportunity institution. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color,creed, ethnic origin, age, physical or mental handicap, height, weight, or maritalstatus in any of our educational programs or activities, including enrollment,placement, and employment.

Any person wishing to inquire regarding these policies, or to file acomplaint, should contact: Ben Kirby or Maureen Reeder

250 E. Tuttle Rd. Ionia, MI 48846

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SCHOOLS OF CHOICE POLICY

Our district does participate in schools of choice within the Ionia PublicSchools District and within the Ionia County Intermediate School District.Parents may contact the Superintendent’s Office for specific information.

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FORELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents andstudents over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect tothe student's education records. They are:

1 . The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45days of the day the District receives a request for access.

Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal awritten request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. Theprincipal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent oreligible student of the time and place where the records may be ininspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records thatthe parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading.

Parents or eligible students may ask Ionia Public Schools to amend arecord that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write theschool 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 parentor eligible student, the District will notify the parent or eligible student of thedecision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request foramendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will beprovided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to ahearing.

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SCHOOL DAY PROCEDURESPreschool - Grade 5 School Schedule

Boyce, Jefferson, Twin Rivers 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Rather 7:50 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.

Emerson 8:35 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

KinderStart at Jefferson 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. KinderStart at CDC at IHS 8:25 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Bulldog Beginnings Preschool at Rather Morning Session 7:50 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Afternoon Session 11:35 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.

ATTENDANCEGood attendance is essential if a student is to have satisfactory academic achievement.Students must be in their classroom when the instructional day starts and when instruc-tion begins after the lunch period.

A. Encourage your child to attend school every day unless ill.B. When a child is absent from school, call the school attendance line or

send a dated and signed note to his/her teacher when he/shereturns, stating the reason for the absence.

C. When a student has an extended illness (3 or more days), theparent should request assignments by calling the office between 9:00a.m. and 12 noon. This will provide the teacher with sufficienttime to prepare the assignments by the end of the school day.

D. The student is responsible for making up assignments after any absence. Ifnecessary, the work will be made up when time is available during theregular school day or at home. Teachers may also make arrangements withparents for students to stay after school to make up work missed due to anabsence (typically one session per day of absence).

E. If a child arrives late, he/she must report to the office with a parentor a note to give an explanation for the tardiness.

F. Students are not marked tardy if buses do not arrive on time.G. Truancy, excessive absenteeism without just cause, and tardiness are not

acceptable and may result in disciplinary action. This action may initiallyinclude detention but in severe cases could escalate to local agencyreferrals and a written complaint to the Ionia County Intermediate SchoolDistrict attendance officer. These cases may terminate with Court action.










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Emerson 8:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

KinderStart at Jefferson 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.KinderStart at CDC at IHS 8:20 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.



Rather 7:45 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

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ARRIVAL TIME

Students should not arrive at school before adult supervision is scheduled. (7:35a.m. at Rather, 7:50 a.m. at Emerson, 8:20 a.m. at Jefferson and Twin Rivers; and8:25 at Boyce). Once students arrive on the school site, they are expected to remainfor the school day.

FIELD TRIP TRANSPORTATION

Transportation to and from a field trip is provided by the school district. Ridingon the school bus with classmates is considered to be a part of the trip. A parentwishing to drive his/her child to and from the field trip may request permissionin writing from the building principal prior to the day of the field trip. Parentsmust follow the bus to and from the field trip. Parents are not permitted to taketheir child directly to or home from a field trip without the principal’s written permis-sion.

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CHAPERONE REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELD TRIPS

1. Chaperones must be either a parent/legal guardian or grandparent of a student atthe respective elementary school. Last minute chaperone changes MAY NOT bemade.2. Chaperones are expected to be at school at least 15 minutes prior to departure ofthe scheduled field trip and should report to the supervising teacher for particularinstructions.3. Chaperones should notify the school as soon as possible if they are unable tochaperone. Please call the office no later than 8:30 a.m.4. Chaperones are expected to dress appropriately. Please refer to page 17 of theStudent Handbook regarding our expectations of student’s attire — the same wouldapply to chaperones.5. Chaperones must not use profanity or “bad” language. Conversations need to be“G” rated.6. Chaperones are not allowed to smoke on field trips.7. In case of severe student discipline problems, chaperones should contact schoolpersonnel immediately. DO NOT use any physical means of discipline on any studentat any time.8. Chaperones should try to maintain a positive attitude at all times. Students’behavior and attitudes will reflect your own. In our experiences, students tend tobehave better while on a field trip than they do in school. We would also like ourchaperones to be on their best behavior so that we give everyone the impression thatour school represents “the best” in terms of school excellence.9. Chaperones may NOT bring other children on the field trip.

Thank you to all chaperones for sharing their time with our students. Parental participa-tion is greatly appreciated.

CLASSROOM PLACEMENT

It is the policy of this school that parents may have input in student placement. Wecannot guarantee that all requests will be granted. This policy is necessary to createbalanced classes. This balance includes student academic performance, boy-girl ratio,behavior, special needs, and student-teacher match-up.

RECESS AND SUPERVISION

Children will go outdoors for recess unless it is raining or the temperature or windchilltemperature is 10 degrees or colder. Exceptions to this rule can be made for a limitedperiod of time and may require a statement from a physician. When children are kept infrom recess, they will stay near the office area where they can be supervised. We arevery reluctant to accept excuses from parents who ask that their children be keptindoors for days at a time. Supervision of these students when numbers are largebecomes very difficult.

ABSENCES

All children are expected to attend school every day. Prompt andregular school attendance is a key to any student's success. It is ourresponsibility to ensure compulsory school attendance laws arefollowed. Therefore, the following procedures will be observed.• Parents need to contact the school office to report their child's absence and the

reason for their absence. Each elementary has a designated attendance line. Theschool office will determine if an absence is excused or unexcused.

• Each day the school nurse will contact parents of absent students for whom theschool office has not been notified.

• In cases where the absences are excused because of extended illnesses or because ofa family vacation that has been discussed with the teacher and principal, judgmentwill be used before sending truancy letters.

• Each case will be judged individually before any letter is sent.

TARDINESS

Students arriving late to class cause disruptions to instruction. Consistent tardies willbe addressed on an individual basis.• Students arriving to the classroom after the school day begins will be marked tardy.• Students arriving at school late must check into the office with a parent/guardian to

correct our attendance record before reporting to his/her classroom.• Except for late buses, tardies should be explained by a note or a call from home.• The school principal will determine if a tardy is excused or unexcused.

HALF-DAY ABSENCES

A student will be marked absent for a half-day if they are not in attendance for at leasthalf of the morning or half of the afternoon session. The exact time allotment will dependupon when the student attends lunch and lunch recess.

ARRIVAL TIME

Students should not arrive at school before adult supervision is scheduled. (7:35a.m. at Rather, 7:50 a.m. at Emerson, 8:20 a.m. at Jefferson and Twin Rivers; and8:25 at Boyce). Once students arrive on the school site, they are expected to remainfor the school day.

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FIELD TRIP TRANSPORTATION

Transportation to and from a field trip is provided by the school district. Ridingon the school bus with classmates is considered to be a part of the trip. A parentwishing to drive his/her child to and from the field trip may request permissionin writing from the building principal prior to the day of the field trip. Parentsmust follow the bus to and from the field trip. Parents are not permitted to taketheir child directly to or home from a field trip without the principal’s written permis-sion.

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CHAPERONE REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELD TRIPS

1. Chaperones must be either a parent/legal guardian or grandparent of a student atthe respective elementary school. Last minute chaperone changes MAY NOT bemade.2. Chaperones are expected to be at school at least 15 minutes prior to departure ofthe scheduled field trip and should report to the supervising teacher for particularinstructions.3. Chaperones should notify the school as soon as possible if they are unable tochaperone. Please call the office no later than 8:30 a.m.4. Chaperones are expected to dress appropriately. Please refer to page 17 of theStudent Handbook regarding our expectations of student’s attire — the same wouldapply to chaperones.5. Chaperones must not use profanity or “bad” language. Conversations need to be“G” rated.6. Chaperones are not allowed to smoke on field trips.7. In case of severe student discipline problems, chaperones should contact schoolpersonnel immediately. DO NOT use any physical means of discipline on any studentat any time.8. Chaperones should try to maintain a positive attitude at all times. Students’behavior and attitudes will reflect your own. In our experiences, students tend tobehave better while on a field trip than they do in school. We would also like ourchaperones to be on their best behavior so that we give everyone the impression thatour school represents “the best” in terms of school excellence.9. Chaperones may NOT bring other children on the field trip.

Thank you to all chaperones for sharing their time with our students. Parental participa-tion is greatly appreciated.

CLASSROOM PLACEMENT

It is the policy of this school that parents may have input in student placement. Wecannot guarantee that all requests will be granted. This policy is necessary to createbalanced classes. This balance includes student academic performance, boy-girl ratio,behavior, special needs, and student-teacher match-up.

RECESS AND SUPERVISION

Children will go outdoors for recess unless it is raining or the temperature or windchilltemperature is 10 degrees or colder. Exceptions to this rule can be made for a limitedperiod of time and may require a statement from a physician. When children are kept infrom recess, they will stay near the office area where they can be supervised. We arevery reluctant to accept excuses from parents who ask that their children be keptindoors for days at a time. Supervision of these students when numbers are largebecomes very difficult.

ABSENCES

All children are expected to attend school every day. Prompt andregular school attendance is a key to any student's success. It is ourresponsibility to ensure compulsory school attendance laws arefollowed. Therefore, the following procedures will be observed.• Parents need to contact the school office to report their child's absence and the

reason for their absence. Each elementary has a designated attendance line. Theschool office will determine if an absence is excused or unexcused.

• Each day the school nurse will contact parents of absent students for whom theschool office has not been notified.

• In cases where the absences are excused because of extended illnesses or because ofa family vacation that has been discussed with the teacher and principal, judgmentwill be used before sending truancy letters.

• Each case will be judged individually before any letter is sent.

TARDINESS

Students arriving late to class cause disruptions to instruction. Consistent tardies willbe addressed on an individual basis.• Students arriving to the classroom after the school day begins will be marked tardy.• Students arriving at school late must check into the office with a parent/guardian to

correct our attendance record before reporting to his/her classroom.• Except for late buses, tardies should be explained by a note or a call from home.• The school principal will determine if a tardy is excused or unexcused.

HALF-DAY ABSENCES

A student will be marked absent for a half-day if they are not in attendance for at leasthalf of the morning or half of the afternoon session. The exact time allotment will dependupon when the student attends lunch and lunch recess.

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Parents will receive an automated phone call if the school office has not been notified.

DOORS LOCKED

All doors to the elementary schools will be locked, except for the front main entrance.Parents and others should always plan to enter through the main entrance; students andstaff have been asked not to open locked doors for anyone. This procedure is to ensurethe safety of your children while attending school. Thank you for your cooperation.

LOST AND FOUND

Items such as coats, gloves, hats, boots, and book bags should be clearly marked with thestudent's name. Lost and found items are kept in a central location. Please ask the officefor permission to look through lost and found items if your student has lost an item atschool.

PHONE USE

Children are allowed to use the phone at the discretion of the teacher or office. This willbe limited to school related or other important matters. Please arrange for baby-sittermessages and other after school plans to be taken care of outside the school day. Class-room and office interruptions need to be kept to a minimum.

MEDIA CENTER USE

Library books that are not returned must either be paid for or returned before additionalbooks can be checked out of our school library again by a student.

USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The school district makes available the use of school facilities, during non-school hours,to various groups within the community. All such use must be arranged for in advance.All inquiries regarding the use of our facilities should be directed to the school office.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are part of the instructional program. A parent'ssignature will allow students to participate in field trips.Prompt signing and returning of this permission slip toschool is appreciated. Teachers will send home informa-tion about each field trip prior to departure. Questionsregarding individual field trips should be directed to the teacher.

VACATION ABSENCES

Family vacations taken while school is in session are discouraged. Work isdifficult to make up and information missed during class discussion/instruc-tion cannot be duplicated. Parents should be aware that absences caused by“family vacations" may put a child at an academic disadvantage and/or causea grade to be affected.

If vacation days are taken, this procedure should be followed:• Obtain approval from the principal for all family vacation leaves that are

taken while school is in session.• Talk with the classroom teacher to establish expectations for missed work.• Parents may request the work which will be missed in advance of the

planned vacation or missed work can be given to the student upon theirreturn. The student will have a number of days equal to his/her absence tocomplete the work.

PREARRANGED ABSENCE

Should it become necessary for a student to be absent for part of the day, i.e.dentist, doctor appointment, that student should present a signed note fromtheir parent or doctor excusing the absence. Please send a note telling whowill be picking up the child, especially if it will be someone other than theparent/guardian or someone not listed on the Emergency Referral Form. Nostudent may leave the school at any time without permission from theprincipal (or teacher left in charge or the secretary). This is the school’s wayof accounting for all children. All students must be picked up at the schooloffice and reported out. A sign in/sign out sheet is in the office. All studentsmust be signed in or out when arriving late or leaving early. A responsibledesignated adult (parent/guardian/relative, etc.) will be asked to sign theledger.

EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL

No child will be released from the school to walk home, except at the regulardismissal times or with principal's approval. You are expected to pick yourchild up at the office if the child must be dismissed at an earlier time. Pleasesend a note to the teacher advising him/her of the early dismissal time.

CHANGE IN BUS ROUTINE

To change a student’s bus routine (for example, to ride home with a friend) the schooloffice is to be notified with a written note signed by a parent/guardian. The note willbe stamped with the signature of the principal, which will give permission for the

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All doors to the elementary schools will be locked. Parents and other visitors should always plan to enter through the main entrance, where they will need to push the button on the Ai-phone (intercom and video surveillance system) to communicate with the secretray or princi-pal to gain entrance. Students and staff have been asked not to open locked doors for anyone. This procedure is to ensure the safety of your children while attending school. Thank you for your cooperation.

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child to ride a different bus or get dropped off at a different bus stop. If there is not anote from home, and the parent is not at school at dismissal time to pick up thestudent, the child will be sent home on his/her regular bus.

MOVING

If you are moving from your current school, please let the office know whenyour child will be leaving and to what school system he/she will be entering.Please return all books before leaving.

DETENTION

Occasionally students may be required, by a teacher or the principal, to stayafter school. In such cases, parents will be given 24 hours notice. Parents areresponsible for picking up their child when detention concludes.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS/CANCELLATIONS

In case of an early morning school closing or delay, the school authorities,when possible will make the announcement by 6:30 a.m. The closing would beannounced on local radio and TV stations.

Radio: WION. . . . 92.7 FM, 1430 AM WCUZ. . . . . 101.3 FMWBCT. . . . . . . 93.7 FM WCUZ. . . . . 123.0 AMWOOD. . . . . .105.7 FM WLAV. . . . . . 96.9 FM

TV: Channels 4, 8, 13, 17 Grand RapidsChannel 6, LansingChannel 3, Kalamazoo

WEB PAGE: www.dawggle.netwww.cancellations.com

When we have an emergency closing, many students don’t know what theyshould do or where to go. To help the school provide students with a safedeparture in an emergency situation, each parent or guardian needs to: 1. Review with your child in advance where he/she should go whenthe school closes early because of an emergency. Review this often. 2. If your child’s procedure for an emergency closing is different fromhis /her normal daily routine, give your child’s teacher the information inwriting. Without written notification to the teacher, your child will be sent tothe place he/she goes on a normal day when school dismisses. 3. Check the above radio, tv and computer information sources to verifyemergency closing information. Phone lines must be kept open for emergencyinstructions for bus arrivals and updated weather information.

Immediate suspension from transportation service may occur when conduct so warrants.

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When rule violations occur, a written conduct report describing infractions will becompleted by the driver. A copy will be given to the student to be taken home, signedand discussed by the parent/guardian. A signed copy must be returned to the driverthe following day in order for the student to ride the bus. The administrator willattempt to resolve the problem with the student and/or parents. The parent is expectedto assume major responsibility to counsel the student as to acceptable behavior whileriding the bus.

Ionia Public Schools operate school buses for the convenience of students living inareas surrounding the school and designated as “transportation areas." The busdrivers are required to follow a strict schedule: This schedule may be disrupted bymechanical difficulties or bad weather conditions.

1. Your conduct on the buses should be governed by your commonsense and good judgement. The driver is in complete control, has the

same authority as a teacher in the classroom, and expects the coopera-tion of all students riding the bus.2. For the sake of safety, bus riders must not ride with arms or hands outof the windows nor move from one seat to another while the bus is inmotion. Upon approaching railroad tracks, riders should remain quiet.3. When leaving the bus, if a student must cross the road, he shouldcross in front of the bus on the driver's signal.4. If a rider wishes to take a different bus at any time, he must have awritten note from parents signed by the Principal giving permission.5. Students traveling on school buses to out-of-town events will be

required to ride with their assigned group to and from all such events.Students who ride the bus to athletic events, for example, must returnon the bus unless, through a written request to the Principal, theparents ask that they return with the parents.

child to ride a different bus or get dropped off at a different bus stop. If there is not anote from home, and the parent is not at school at dismissal time to pick up thestudent, the child will be sent home on his/her regular bus.

MOVING

If you are moving from your current school, please let the office know whenyour child will be leaving and to what school system he/she will be entering.Please return all books before leaving.

DETENTION

Occasionally students may be required, by a teacher or the principal, to stayafter school. In such cases, parents will be given 24 hours notice. Parents areresponsible for picking up their child when detention concludes.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS/CANCELLATIONS

In case of an early morning school closing or delay, the school authorities,when possible will make the announcement by 6:30 a.m. The closing would beannounced on local radio and TV stations.

Radio: WION. . . . 92.7 FM, 1430 AM WCUZ. . . . . 101.3 FMWBCT. . . . . . . 93.7 FM WCUZ. . . . . 123.0 AMWOOD. . . . . .105.7 FM WLAV. . . . . . 96.9 FM

TV: Channels 4, 8, 13, 17 Grand RapidsChannel 6, LansingChannel 3, Kalamazoo

WEB PAGE: www.dawggle.netwww.cancellations.com

When we have an emergency closing, many students don’t know what theyshould do or where to go. To help the school provide students with a safedeparture in an emergency situation, each parent or guardian needs to: 1. Review with your child in advance where he/she should go whenthe school closes early because of an emergency. Review this often. 2. If your child’s procedure for an emergency closing is different fromhis /her normal daily routine, give your child’s teacher the information inwriting. Without written notification to the teacher, your child will be sent tothe place he/she goes on a normal day when school dismisses. 3. Check the above radio, tv and computer information sources to verifyemergency closing information. Phone lines must be kept open for emergencyinstructions for bus arrivals and updated weather information.

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Immediate suspension from transportation service may occur when conduct so warrants.

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When rule violations occur, a written conduct report describing infractions will becompleted by the driver. A copy will be given to the student to be taken home, signedand discussed by the parent/guardian. A signed copy must be returned to the driverthe following day in order for the student to ride the bus. The administrator willattempt to resolve the problem with the student and/or parents. The parent is expectedto assume major responsibility to counsel the student as to acceptable behavior whileriding the bus.

Ionia Public Schools operate school buses for the convenience of students living inareas surrounding the school and designated as “transportation areas." The busdrivers are required to follow a strict schedule: This schedule may be disrupted bymechanical difficulties or bad weather conditions.

1. Your conduct on the buses should be governed by your commonsense and good judgement. The driver is in complete control, has the

same authority as a teacher in the classroom, and expects the coopera-tion of all students riding the bus.2. For the sake of safety, bus riders must not ride with arms or hands outof the windows nor move from one seat to another while the bus is inmotion. Upon approaching railroad tracks, riders should remain quiet.3. When leaving the bus, if a student must cross the road, he shouldcross in front of the bus on the driver's signal.4. If a rider wishes to take a different bus at any time, he must have awritten note from parents signed by the Principal giving permission.5. Students traveling on school buses to out-of-town events will be

required to ride with their assigned group to and from all such events.Students who ride the bus to athletic events, for example, must returnon the bus unless, through a written request to the Principal, theparents ask that they return with the parents.

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STUDENTRESPONSIBILITY

PARENTRESPONSIBILITY

SCHOOLRESPONSIBILITY

DISCIPLINEACTIONS

Violations of bus rules

Students are requiredto follow the rules for bus riding

Parents are requested to review bus rules with student and en-courage appropriate behavior at all times

The school will instruct students to obey bus rules and will assist students and bus driver with problems that occur

Minimum - Informal talk

Maximum - Loss of bus priveleges Supervision

TORNADO WATCH

If a "tornado watch" is issued, the schools will keep students in regular session.We discourage the practice, but parents may have their children released fromschool by visiting the school or by sending a personal written communicationpermitting the release of your child to another responsible adult. If a tornadohas been sighted ("tornado warning") in the immediate area, all students willtake cover in the building until the all clear is announced. If sufficient time isallowed to transport students home in an emergency of any type, this will bedone. BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD KNOWS AN ALTERNATIVEPLACE OF SAFETY IF NO ONE IS HOME.

ACCIDENTS

If your child is injured at school we will make him/hercomfortable and then call you immediately if a seriousinjury has occurred. If you can not be reached, we willattempt to contact the emergency number that you listedon the emergency card.

BOOKS

Textbooks and library books issued to students during the school year areconsidered the responsibility of the student. The average life expectancy of ahard bound book is about five years. The condition of the text will be noted byboth the teacher and the student at the time each book is issued. When thebooks are collected (usually at the end of the school year), the condition willagain be checked and fines will be issued for unreasonable damage or loss.

SUPPLIES

All supplies used within the content of the regular curriculum arefurnished by the Ionia Public Schools. Pencils, crayons, paper, etc., arenot available on an unlimited basis; therefore, we encourage children tobring them to school if more than supplied are needed.

Each child is requested to bring to school:1. Gym shoes for physical education class.2. Smock (an adult's old shirt will do) for art activities.3. A back pack for carrying library and school books to and from school.

Occasionally the teacher may have a special project and ask students to bring"unusual'' supplies, i.e., egg cartons, milk cartons, thread spools, etc. Your helpis always appreciated.

INTERNET SAFETY RULESNever give out your full name, address, phonenumber, school name and address, or any otherpersonal information.Do not enter contestsDo not download programs to any school computer.If you see something that you know is inappropriate or that makes youuncomfortable, let your teacher know. Never respond to it yourself.Never agree to get together with someone you “meet” on line.Do not click on any links or attachments that arecontained in e-mail from anyone you don’t know.Never send a person your picture.Do not give out your passwords to anyone.Follow the rules your school has set up regarding your use of theInternet and your behavior.Never copy material that you find on the Internet and pretend that it’syour work.

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BUS RULES

Bus transportation is a privilege, not a right, and will be taken away fromstudents who abuse this privilege.

The following rules and regulations apply to all the students riding District operatedschool buses. These rules and regulations were established to assist the drivers inassuring that you are afforded the safest possible ride to and from school. Theschool bus driver is responsible for the enforcement of the regulations.

1 . Students being transported are under the authority of the bus driver.2. Students shall stay in their seats and keep hands and feet to themselves.3. Students must have permission from parents and/or school to leave

the bus other than at the regular stop.4. Students shall converse in normal tones; profane language is

prohibited.5. Students may not transport animals on buses.6. Students who refuse to obey may forfeit their privilege to ride the bus.

*Suspension of bus privileges and/or suspension from school could result from thefollowing infractions: (length of suspension is discretionary, depending on severityof infraction).

•Use of tobacco or creating a fire hazard.•Fighting.•Possession of alcohol or drugs.•Throwing hazardous objects in or from the bus.•Flagrant insubordination/defiance.•Vandalism.

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LUNCH/BREAKFASTIonia Public Schools offers a breakfast and hot lunch program daily. Break-fast is served before school at a cost of $1. The menu includes choices ofcold cereals, juice, pop tarts, yogurt, and cheese. Lunch includes four daily mealselections of pizza, taco, chicken patty or hamburger plus a fifth choice for thestudents interested in buying meals. Students may bring their lunch from home andmay purchase milk in the lunchroom.

All students eat in the gym/cafeteria and have 30 minutes for lunch. The lunch-room program is supervised by adult aides. (Pop is not allowed to be purchasedduring the school day.)

Students wishing to purchase a hot lunch will pay in the lunch line. Stu-dents may charge no more than two hot lunches. This must be paid forbefore another charge may be made. Students with two charges may have“cook’s choice” -- a peanut butter sandwich, fruit, vegetable, and milk.

We ask that your child follow all lunchtime rules, and also the directionsgiven to them by the supervising aides. For safety reasons, students MUSTbring a note from their parents/guardians if they will be returning home forthe lunch period.

LUNCH/BREAKFAST PRICES

Breakfast is $1 and elementary student lunch is $2.00. Middle school studentlunch cost is $2.25; High School student lunch cost is $2.25. Adult lunch is$3.00. Breakfast/lunch participants may pay for their lunches as they pass throughthe lunch line, purchase a block of five meals in advance, or prepay by the monthor semester. Prices may be subject to change mid-year, if necessary.

FREE AND REDUCED BREAKFAST/LUNCH

Prior to the start of school, applications for free or reduced lunches or notificationof Direct Certification (no application required) are mailed to each household. Tobe considered for this program, the parent must complete one form listing eachfamily member in the household and return it promptly to the school. The applica-tion is forwarded to the Food Services Department, who determines eligibility ac-cording to state guidelines. Parents will receive notification of their eligibility.

Students eligible for free and reduced lunches the previous school year will con-tinue to receive free or reduced lunches for a limited time to allow the paperworkfor the current school year to be completed, returned and processed. The reducedlunch fee is $.40. All students may receive free breakfast.

GENDER/ETHNIC/RELIGIOUS/DISABILITYHEIGHT/WEIGHT HARASSMENT

A. Verbal:1. Written or spoken innuendos, comments, jokes, insults, threats

or disparaging remarks concerning a person's gender, nationalorigin, religious beliefs, disabilities, or physical appearance.

2. Conducting a "campaign of silence" toward a fellow student,staff member, or other person associated with the district byrefusing to have any form of social interaction with the person.

B. Nonverbal:1. Placing objects, pictures, or graphic commentaries in the school environment.2. Making insulting or threatening gestures.

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If a student is the victim of any unwanted sexual action or comments or of derogatorystatements or actions concerning his/her gender, religion, race, ethnic group, ordisability, the student should report such behavior to the office.

All reports shall be kept confidential and investigated as soon as possible.

THREATS ON THE LIVES OF OTHERS:A. Students who make threats on the lives of others (students or any

school personnel) will be subjected to up to a 10 day suspension while an investigation is taking place. The end result could be an expulsion from school. Please explain to your child/children the seriousness of making threats on someone’s life. Threats to kill or injure someone will not be tolerated at school.

SEXUAL HARASSMENTA. Verbal:

Written or spoken sexual innuendos, suggestive comments, jokesof a sexual nature, sexual propositions, or threats.

B. Nonverbal:Placing sexually suggestive objects, pictures, or graphic commen-

taries in the school environment or making sexually suggestive orinsulting gestures, sounds, leering, whistling, and the like.C. Physical Contact:

Threatened, attempted, or actual unwanted bodily contact,including patting, pinching, and pushing the body.

Ionia Public Schools as a district has adopted an acceptable use policy to ensure thatproper educational pursuits characterize the use of our technology. Violations of thepolicy will not be tolerated.

LUNCH/BREAKFASTIonia Public Schools offers a breakfast and hot lunch program daily. Break-fast is served before school at a cost of $1. The menu includes choices ofcold cereals, juice, pop tarts, yogurt, and cheese. Lunch includes four daily mealselections of pizza, taco, chicken patty or hamburger plus a fifth choice for thestudents interested in buying meals. Students may bring their lunch from home andmay purchase milk in the lunchroom.

All students eat in the gym/cafeteria and have 30 minutes for lunch. The lunch-room program is supervised by adult aides. (Pop is not allowed to be purchasedduring the school day.)

Students wishing to purchase a hot lunch will pay in the lunch line. Stu-dents may charge no more than two hot lunches. This must be paid forbefore another charge may be made. Students with two charges may have“cook’s choice” -- a peanut butter sandwich, fruit, vegetable, and milk.

We ask that your child follow all lunchtime rules, and also the directionsgiven to them by the supervising aides. For safety reasons, students MUSTbring a note from their parents/guardians if they will be returning home forthe lunch period.

LUNCH/BREAKFAST PRICES

Breakfast is $1 and elementary student lunch is $2.00. Middle school studentlunch cost is $2.25; High School student lunch cost is $2.25. Adult lunch is$3.00. Breakfast/lunch participants may pay for their lunches as they pass throughthe lunch line, purchase a block of five meals in advance, or prepay by the monthor semester. Prices may be subject to change mid-year, if necessary.

FREE AND REDUCED BREAKFAST/LUNCH

Prior to the start of school, applications for free or reduced lunches or notificationof Direct Certification (no application required) are mailed to each household. Tobe considered for this program, the parent must complete one form listing eachfamily member in the household and return it promptly to the school. The applica-tion is forwarded to the Food Services Department, who determines eligibility ac-cording to state guidelines. Parents will receive notification of their eligibility.

Students eligible for free and reduced lunches the previous school year will con-tinue to receive free or reduced lunches for a limited time to allow the paperworkfor the current school year to be completed, returned and processed. The reducedlunch fee is $.40. All students may receive free breakfast.

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GENDER/ETHNIC/RELIGIOUS/DISABILITYHEIGHT/WEIGHT HARASSMENT

A. Verbal:1. Written or spoken innuendos, comments, jokes, insults, threats

or disparaging remarks concerning a person's gender, nationalorigin, religious beliefs, disabilities, or physical appearance.

2. Conducting a "campaign of silence" toward a fellow student,staff member, or other person associated with the district byrefusing to have any form of social interaction with the person.

B. Nonverbal:1. Placing objects, pictures, or graphic commentaries in the school environment.2. Making insulting or threatening gestures.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR TECHNOLOGY

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If a student is the victim of any unwanted sexual action or comments or of derogatorystatements or actions concerning his/her gender, religion, race, ethnic group, ordisability, the student should report such behavior to the office.

All reports shall be kept confidential and investigated as soon as possible.

THREATS ON THE LIVES OF OTHERS:A. Students who make threats on the lives of others (students or any

school personnel) will be subjected to up to a 10 day suspension while an investigation is taking place. The end result could be an expulsion from school. Please explain to your child/children the seriousness of making threats on someone’s life. Threats to kill or injure someone will not be tolerated at school.

SEXUAL HARASSMENTA. Verbal:

Written or spoken sexual innuendos, suggestive comments, jokesof a sexual nature, sexual propositions, or threats.

B. Nonverbal:Placing sexually suggestive objects, pictures, or graphic commen-

taries in the school environment or making sexually suggestive orinsulting gestures, sounds, leering, whistling, and the like.C. Physical Contact:

Threatened, attempted, or actual unwanted bodily contact,including patting, pinching, and pushing the body.

Ionia Public Schools as a district has adopted an acceptable use policy to ensure thatproper educational pursuits characterize the use of our technology. Violations of thepolicy will not be tolerated.

Breakfast is Free and elementary student lunch is $2.00. Middle school student

$3.00. Lunch participants may pay for their lunches as they pass through

no cost. The menu includes choices ofIonia Public Schools offers a breakfast and hot lunch program daily. Breakfast is served before school at no cost. The menu may include a hot item like pancakes, cold cereal, juice, yogurt, or cheese. Lunch includes four daily meal selections of pizza, taco, chicken patty or hamburger, plus a fifth choice for the students inter-ested in buying meals. Students may bring their lunch from home and may purchase milk in the lunchroom.

Breakfast is free and elementary student lunch is $2.001035

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Health and Medical IssuesSCHOOL NURSE

Ionia Public Schools is fortunate to have a district school nurse who provides guidanceto all schools in our district. The school nurse works with building staff to provide forthe medical needs of our students.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

It is required by Ionia Public Schools and the State of Michigan School Code, (Section1135), that a copy of a birth certificate, with an official seal, be on file for each child.The hospital issued “certificate” is not considered an official document and is, there-fore, not acceptable.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Michigan law requires that children starting school have a record showing atleast four shots of DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) and three doses ofOral Polio Vaccine, including one dose of DPT and Oral Polio given after age 4.Also required are three doses of Hepatitis B, two doses of Measles, Mumps, andRubella, and two doses of Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine or immunity fromchickenpox disease. If your child has not received all their required shots, pleasecontact your doctor or local health department for an appointment. Be sure to keep arecord of the vaccines and dates they were given to your child. You will need thisrecord to register for school. Failure to have these immunizations may lead to suspen-sion from school according to State of Michigan law.

HEAD LICE POLICY

Students with nits or head lice will be sent home from school and may return toschool only when that student is NIT FREE. It is very important that all nits becombed out of the hair, or the child will be sent home again. A student will notbe readmitted to school until the nurse, principal or the principal’s designeeexamines the child’s hair and scalp to assure that the student is free of head liceand all nits (eggs). Parent are asked to accompany the student when returninghim/her to school after a treatment for head lice.

TREATMENT OF HEAD LICE

Parents should use any one of a variety of specialized head lice shampoosdesigned to treat and remove head lice and nits. Each school has specificinstructions available on how to treat head lice.

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Bullying can be any of the following:• Emotional – being unfriendly, excluding, tormenting (e.g. hiding books,

threatening gestures)• Physical – pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence• Racist – racial taunts, graffiti or gestures• Sexual – unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments• Verbal – name calling, sarcasm, spreading rumors, teasing• Cyber – all areas of internet, such as email and internet chat room misuse,

mobile phone threats by text messages and calls

ProceduresThe following procedure will be followed anytime a student believes that he/she hasbeen a victim of bullying or other aggressive behavior:

• Report the incident to the principal. Parents, teachers, counselors or otherstaff members may be notified and should, in turn, notify the principal.

• The principal will promptly investigate the incident and will document theimportant details

• The victim and the parents of the victim will be notified of the incident andthe action taken.

• The aggressor and their parents will be notified of the incident and theresulting consequences.

• A yearly summary of all reported bullying incidents, the investigationdetails, and the resulting consequences will be compiled and given to thesuperintendent to share with the Board of Education.

Possible ConsequencesConsequences for bullying may include (but will not be limited to) the followingactions:

• missed recess/structured recess• lunch detention• after school detention• in-school/out-of-school suspension• explusion

Any person can report incidents of bullying by calling 522-9605 or by emailing the “safetyaddress” developed for your school as follows: [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected][email protected] [email protected]

HARASSMENT

It is a violation of law and of school rules for any student or staff member to take anyof the following actions toward another student or staff member, or any personassociated with the school district while on District property or at any school-relatedevent on or off District property.

Health and Medical IssuesSCHOOL NURSE

Ionia Public Schools is fortunate to have a district school nurse who provides guidanceto all schools in our district. The school nurse works with building staff to provide forthe medical needs of our students.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

It is required by Ionia Public Schools and the State of Michigan School Code, (Section1135), that a copy of a birth certificate, with an official seal, be on file for each child.The hospital issued “certificate” is not considered an official document and is, there-fore, not acceptable.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Michigan law requires that children starting school have a record showing atleast four shots of DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) and three doses ofOral Polio Vaccine, including one dose of DPT and Oral Polio given after age 4.Also required are three doses of Hepatitis B, two doses of Measles, Mumps, andRubella, and two doses of Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine or immunity fromchickenpox disease. If your child has not received all their required shots, pleasecontact your doctor or local health department for an appointment. Be sure to keep arecord of the vaccines and dates they were given to your child. You will need thisrecord to register for school. Failure to have these immunizations may lead to suspen-sion from school according to State of Michigan law.

HEAD LICE POLICY

Students with nits or head lice will be sent home from school and may return toschool only when that student is NIT FREE. It is very important that all nits becombed out of the hair, or the child will be sent home again. A student will notbe readmitted to school until the nurse, principal or the principal’s designeeexamines the child’s hair and scalp to assure that the student is free of head liceand all nits (eggs). Parent are asked to accompany the student when returninghim/her to school after a treatment for head lice.

TREATMENT OF HEAD LICE

Parents should use any one of a variety of specialized head lice shampoosdesigned to treat and remove head lice and nits. Each school has specificinstructions available on how to treat head lice.

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Bullying can be any of the following:• Emotional – being unfriendly, excluding, tormenting (e.g. hiding books,

threatening gestures)• Physical – pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence• Racist – racial taunts, graffiti or gestures• Sexual – unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments• Verbal – name calling, sarcasm, spreading rumors, teasing• Cyber – all areas of internet, such as email and internet chat room misuse,

mobile phone threats by text messages and calls

ProceduresThe following procedure will be followed anytime a student believes that he/she hasbeen a victim of bullying or other aggressive behavior:

• Report the incident to the principal. Parents, teachers, counselors or otherstaff members may be notified and should, in turn, notify the principal.

• The principal will promptly investigate the incident and will document theimportant details

• The victim and the parents of the victim will be notified of the incident andthe action taken.

• The aggressor and their parents will be notified of the incident and theresulting consequences.

• A yearly summary of all reported bullying incidents, the investigationdetails, and the resulting consequences will be compiled and given to thesuperintendent to share with the Board of Education.

Possible ConsequencesConsequences for bullying may include (but will not be limited to) the followingactions:

• missed recess/structured recess• lunch detention• after school detention• in-school/out-of-school suspension• explusion

Any person can report incidents of bullying by calling 522-9605 or by emailing the “safetyaddress” developed for your school as follows: [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected][email protected] [email protected]

HARASSMENT

It is a violation of law and of school rules for any student or staff member to take anyof the following actions toward another student or staff member, or any personassociated with the school district while on District property or at any school-relatedevent on or off District property.

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Communicable disease control is an integral part of school health service. Theschool follows current public health practices, rules and regulations governingthe control and prevention of communicable disease that are set up by the stateand county health departments.

We suggest that you follow the directions listed below when returning yourchild to school after an illness:

Disease May Return Approximate Time

"Blushing" No temperature above 99.6 24 hours(Fifth's Disease)

"Cold" Reduction of cough, no temperature 24 hoursSymptoms above 99.6, clear runny nose,

Chicken Pox No NEW eruptions or One Weekfever, may have olddry scabs

Hepatitis Doctor's permission only

Impetigo 24 hours on medication

Measles No rash or fever, red 7-10 DaysRubella eyes, or runny noseThree Day

Mononucleosis Absence of all Depending on Conditionsymptoms, Doctor'spermission

Mumps No swelling or fever 1-2 Weeks

Pediculosis No live bugs or nits(Head lice)

Pink Eye If green (purulent) drainage, after24 hours on antibiotic. May stay inschool with School Nurse’s permission

Strep Infection Doctor's permission Depends on Condition(Scarlet Fever,Strep Throat, Scarlatina)

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19. OBSCENE OR LEWD BEHAVIOR: Drawing or showing inappropriatepictures or making obscene gestures.

• After school detention/parent contact, possible suspension

20. PROFANITY/SWEARING:• Minor - Loss of recess• Major (Repeated or directed toward someone) - Parent contact andconsequences by principal

21. SPITTING :• 1st Offense - Loss of recess• 2nd Offense - After school detention• 3rd Offense - Parent/principal/teacher meeting with consequences

by principal

22. THEFT :Petty: Taking someone else’s property, including school supplies, without

permission.• 1st Offense - Restitution and loss of recess• 2nd Offense - Restitution and after school detention• 3rd Offense - Parent contact and possible in or out of school suspension

Major: Stealing property or money over $25.00.• 2 days out of school/parent contact with Police Liaison interintervention

23. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:• Parental contact, possible truancy report

24. THREATS : Students who make threats on the lives of others (student or any

school personnel) •1st Offense: Parent Contact. Student will be subjected to up to a 10

day suspension while an investigation is taking place. The end resultcould be an expulsion from school.

ANTI-BULLYINGStatement of IntentWe are committed to providing a safe and nurturing educational environment for allof our students so they can learn in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of anykind is unacceptable at our school. If bullying does occur, all students should be ableto tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are aTELLING school. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening isexpected to tell the staff.

What is Bullying?Bullying is defined as a deliberately hurtful behavior that negatively impacts astudent’s educational, physical and/or emotional well-being.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Communicable disease control is an integral part of school health service. Theschool follows current public health practices, rules and regulations governingthe control and prevention of communicable disease that are set up by the stateand county health departments.

We suggest that you follow the directions listed below when returning yourchild to school after an illness:

Disease May Return Approximate Time

"Blushing" No temperature above 99.6 24 hours(Fifth's Disease)

"Cold" Reduction of cough, no temperature 24 hoursSymptoms above 99.6, clear runny nose,

Chicken Pox No NEW eruptions or One Weekfever, may have olddry scabs

Hepatitis Doctor's permission only

Impetigo 24 hours on medication

Measles No rash or fever, red 7-10 DaysRubella eyes, or runny noseThree Day

Mononucleosis Absence of all Depending on Conditionsymptoms, Doctor'spermission

Mumps No swelling or fever 1-2 Weeks

Pediculosis No live bugs or nits(Head lice)

Pink Eye If green (purulent) drainage, after24 hours on antibiotic. May stay inschool with School Nurse’s permission

Strep Infection Doctor's permission Depends on Condition(Scarlet Fever,Strep Throat, Scarlatina)

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19. OBSCENE OR LEWD BEHAVIOR: Drawing or showing inappropriatepictures or making obscene gestures.

• After school detention/parent contact, possible suspension

20. PROFANITY/SWEARING:• Minor - Loss of recess• Major (Repeated or directed toward someone) - Parent contact andconsequences by principal

21. SPITTING :• 1st Offense - Loss of recess• 2nd Offense - After school detention• 3rd Offense - Parent/principal/teacher meeting with consequences

by principal

22. THEFT :Petty: Taking someone else’s property, including school supplies, without

permission.• 1st Offense - Restitution and loss of recess• 2nd Offense - Restitution and after school detention• 3rd Offense - Parent contact and possible in or out of school suspension

Major: Stealing property or money over $25.00.• 2 days out of school/parent contact with Police Liaison interintervention

23. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:• Parental contact, possible truancy report

24. THREATS : Students who make threats on the lives of others (student or any

school personnel) •1st Offense: Parent Contact. Student will be subjected to up to a 10

day suspension while an investigation is taking place. The end resultcould be an expulsion from school.

ANTI-BULLYINGStatement of IntentWe are committed to providing a safe and nurturing educational environment for allof our students so they can learn in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of anykind is unacceptable at our school. If bullying does occur, all students should be ableto tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are aTELLING school. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening isexpected to tell the staff.

What is Bullying?Bullying is defined as a deliberately hurtful behavior that negatively impacts astudent’s educational, physical and/or emotional well-being.

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SCHOOL PROCEDURES FORPRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION

Any student who is required to take medication during theregular school hours will comply with school regulations.

“Medication” includes all medicine prescribed by a physician and any non-pre-scribed (over-the-counter) drugs. School regulations are as follow:

1. Written authorization from the child’s parent or guardian must beon file in the school.

2. Any prescription medication must be in its original container, labeledwith the date, the student’s name, and the exact dosage to be admin-istered.

3. All medications, including over the counter drugs, should be broughtto the school nurse or principal by the parent or guardian.

4. School personnel will not administer any medication where theadministration of the medication requires specialized knowledgeor training, such as the injection of medication, unless that personhas the required knowledge or training. The administrator retainsthe right to refuse to administer such medication if he/she believesthat he/she does not possess the necessary training to comply withthe administration requirements of this medication.

5. Parents should pick up all medication at the end of the school year.Medication not returned to parents will be disposed of by the school.

6. Any over-the-counter medication, such as aspirin, ointments, cold tablets,etc., must be in its original container and a signed authorization form needsto be completed by a parent or guardian.

7. Only with written permission from the physician and the parent willa student be allowed to self-administer any specialized medication,such as an asthma inhaler.

8. Medication will be stored in a designated location where adultsare present throughout the school day. Students will not be al-lowed access to this medication. When adults are not present, themedication will be kept in a locked cabinet.

9. Opportunities should be provided for communication betweenthe parent or guardian, school personnel, and physician, regard-ing the effectiveness of the medication administered during schoolhours.

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10. FORGERY/CHEATING: Writing or using the name or work of anotherperson.

• After school detention/parent contact

11. HARASSMENT: Consistently bothering/irritating/annoying.• Minor Offense -Loss of recess• Major Offense - Conference with all parties/possible suspension of 1or more days up to expulsion

12. INAPPROPRIATE TOUCHING - The deliberate act of grabbing ortouching inappropriate parts of a person's body.

• Minor Offense - Loss of recess/detention• Major Offense - Suspension - repeated offenses/parent contact

13. INAPPROPRIATE OBJECTS AT SCHOOL - Toy guns, skateboards,radio, knives, guns, video games, baseballs and bats, sleds, andhandcuffs. In the case of toy knives and guns, out of school suspen-sions or expulsion may be issued; real knives and guns will follow the

weapons free school law found on page 22.

14. INCOMPLETE WORK:• Consequences given by classroom teacher. If necessary, principalinvolvement

15. INSUBORDINATION : Failure to obey a reasonable request from anyschool employee (principal, teacher, secretary, custodian, cafeteria worker,security staff, aide, or bus driver).

• 1st Offense - Loss of recess• 2nd Offense - After school detention and loss of recess• 3rd Offense - Parent/teacher/ principal meeting - possiblesuspension

16. LITTERING: Throwing or scattering rubbish, trash or paper on schoolproperty.

• Clean up plus loss of recess

17. MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION: Deliberate destruction or defacing schoolproperty including property of persons employed by the school.

• Minor Offense - Restitution/loss of recess• Major Offense - Restitution/possible police involvement andparent/principal meeting. Possible suspension.

18. NAME CALLING:• Minor - Verbal warning/loss of recess• Major (Including racial or ethnic slur) - Principal meeting/after school

detention, possible suspension

SCHOOL PROCEDURES FORPRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION

Any student who is required to take medication during theregular school hours will comply with school regulations.

“Medication” includes all medicine prescribed by a physician and any non-pre-scribed (over-the-counter) drugs. School regulations are as follow:

1. Written authorization from the child’s parent or guardian must beon file in the school.

2. Any prescription medication must be in its original container, labeledwith the date, the student’s name, and the exact dosage to be admin-istered.

3. All medications, including over the counter drugs, should be broughtto the school nurse or principal by the parent or guardian.

4. School personnel will not administer any medication where theadministration of the medication requires specialized knowledgeor training, such as the injection of medication, unless that personhas the required knowledge or training. The administrator retainsthe right to refuse to administer such medication if he/she believesthat he/she does not possess the necessary training to comply withthe administration requirements of this medication.

5. Parents should pick up all medication at the end of the school year.Medication not returned to parents will be disposed of by the school.

6. Any over-the-counter medication, such as aspirin, ointments, cold tablets,etc., must be in its original container and a signed authorization form needsto be completed by a parent or guardian.

7. Only with written permission from the physician and the parent willa student be allowed to self-administer any specialized medication,such as an asthma inhaler.

8. Medication will be stored in a designated location where adultsare present throughout the school day. Students will not be al-lowed access to this medication. When adults are not present, themedication will be kept in a locked cabinet.

9. Opportunities should be provided for communication betweenthe parent or guardian, school personnel, and physician, regard-ing the effectiveness of the medication administered during schoolhours.

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10. FORGERY/CHEATING: Writing or using the name or work of anotherperson.

• After school detention/parent contact

11. HARASSMENT: Consistently bothering/irritating/annoying.• Minor Offense -Loss of recess• Major Offense - Conference with all parties/possible suspension of 1or more days up to expulsion

12. INAPPROPRIATE TOUCHING - The deliberate act of grabbing ortouching inappropriate parts of a person's body.

• Minor Offense - Loss of recess/detention• Major Offense - Suspension - repeated offenses/parent contact

13. INAPPROPRIATE OBJECTS AT SCHOOL - Toy guns, skateboards,radio, knives, guns, video games, baseballs and bats, sleds, andhandcuffs. In the case of toy knives and guns, out of school suspen-sions or expulsion may be issued; real knives and guns will follow the

weapons free school law found on page 22.

14. INCOMPLETE WORK:• Consequences given by classroom teacher. If necessary, principalinvolvement

15. INSUBORDINATION : Failure to obey a reasonable request from anyschool employee (principal, teacher, secretary, custodian, cafeteria worker,security staff, aide, or bus driver).

• 1st Offense - Loss of recess• 2nd Offense - After school detention and loss of recess• 3rd Offense - Parent/teacher/ principal meeting - possiblesuspension

16. LITTERING: Throwing or scattering rubbish, trash or paper on schoolproperty.

• Clean up plus loss of recess

17. MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION: Deliberate destruction or defacing schoolproperty including property of persons employed by the school.

• Minor Offense - Restitution/loss of recess• Major Offense - Restitution/possible police involvement andparent/principal meeting. Possible suspension.

18. NAME CALLING:• Minor - Verbal warning/loss of recess• Major (Including racial or ethnic slur) - Principal meeting/after school

detention, possible suspension

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STUDENT ATTIRE AND GROOMING

APPROPRIATE DRESS

It is the feeling of the school district that proper attire and good grooming have apositive influence on citizenship, attitudes, and values that are developed during astudent’s school years.At the elementary level, we realize that the primary responsibility for the manner inwhich a student is dressed rests with the parents. The school has determined that thefollowing manners of dress are not acceptable in school:

*bare midriffs*bandanas*short shorts, shirts or other clothing that could be considered immodest or revealing (Regular length shorts may be worn)*sagging pants*shirts and hats that advertise tobacco, drugs, alcohol, violence or other inappropriate messages*hats and sunglasses*colored hair gel and dye, if distracting

Shoes must be worn at all times for the health and safety of the students.Students should be prepared to go outside and dress warmly in the winter.Please select clothing that helps students develop a positive self-concept.

GROOMING

Personal body care (brushing teeth daily, showering, bathing, and washing hairon a regular basis) contributes to the general health and good hygiene habits ofstudents. Students showing concern in these areas will be directed to theschool nurse and the parents will be notified.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

In addition to the classroom teacher, there are other specialized personnelavailable to assist the student. Special services personnel include: teachers ofthe speech and language impaired, teacher consultants, school psychologists,and school social workers.

Some students with a handicapping condition may require a special educationclassroom program. Inquiries about Special Education should be made toMaureen Reeder, 527-9280 Ext. 1908.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES

1. ARSON: Intentionally setting a fire in or around the school property.• Principal/parent meeting• Suspension from school

2. BITING:• Parent contact• Action of the principal for health reasons - possible suspension, 1 day

3. DISORDERLY CONDUCT : Conduct which is dangerous or disruptive.This includes, but is not limited to: throwing snowballs, stones, food orother objects; shouting or running in the building.

• Minor Offense - Loss of recess• Major Offense - After school detention/parent meeting or out of

school suspension

4. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES/TARDY:• Parent contact -- possible truancy report

5. EXCESSIVE DETENTIONS : Excessive detentions and/or loss ofrecesses given in one marking period.

• Possible parent/teacher/principal meetings to be held at discretionof teacher or principal

6. EXTORTION: Threatening to harm another student if he/she doesn'tgive property or money.

• Minor Offense - Written explanation, apology, detention• Major or 2nd Offense - Parent/teacher/principal meeting. Conse-

quences to be decided at meeting. Possible suspension

7. FALSE ALARM: Pulling the fire alarm system.• 1 day out of school - parent/teacher/principal meeting

8. FALSE ACCUSATION: Falsifying information to harm another'scharacter.

• Minor - Loss of recess/ detention• Major - Out of school suspension

9. FIGHTING:• Major offense - Out of school suspension plus group meeting

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STUDENT ATTIRE AND GROOMING

APPROPRIATE DRESS

It is the feeling of the school district that proper attire and good grooming have apositive influence on citizenship, attitudes, and values that are developed during astudent’s school years.At the elementary level, we realize that the primary responsibility for the manner inwhich a student is dressed rests with the parents. The school has determined that thefollowing manners of dress are not acceptable in school:

*bare midriffs*bandanas*short shorts, shirts or other clothing that could be considered immodest or revealing (Regular length shorts may be worn)*sagging pants*shirts and hats that advertise tobacco, drugs, alcohol, violence or other inappropriate messages*hats and sunglasses*colored hair gel and dye, if distracting

Shoes must be worn at all times for the health and safety of the students.Students should be prepared to go outside and dress warmly in the winter.Please select clothing that helps students develop a positive self-concept.

GROOMING

Personal body care (brushing teeth daily, showering, bathing, and washing hairon a regular basis) contributes to the general health and good hygiene habits ofstudents. Students showing concern in these areas will be directed to theschool nurse and the parents will be notified.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

In addition to the classroom teacher, there are other specialized personnelavailable to assist the student. Special services personnel include: teachers ofthe speech and language impaired, teacher consultants, school psychologists,and school social workers.

Some students with a handicapping condition may require a special educationclassroom program. Inquiries about Special Education should be made toMaureen Reeder, 527-9280 Ext. 1908.

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DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES

1. ARSON: Intentionally setting a fire in or around the school property.• Principal/parent meeting• Suspension from school

2. BITING:• Parent contact• Action of the principal for health reasons - possible suspension, 1 day

3. DISORDERLY CONDUCT : Conduct which is dangerous or disruptive.This includes, but is not limited to: throwing snowballs, stones, food orother objects; shouting or running in the building.

• Minor Offense - Loss of recess• Major Offense - After school detention/parent meeting or out of

school suspension

4. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES/TARDY:• Parent contact -- possible truancy report

5. EXCESSIVE DETENTIONS : Excessive detentions and/or loss ofrecesses given in one marking period.

• Possible parent/teacher/principal meetings to be held at discretionof teacher or principal

6. EXTORTION: Threatening to harm another student if he/she doesn'tgive property or money.

• Minor Offense - Written explanation, apology, detention• Major or 2nd Offense - Parent/teacher/principal meeting. Conse-

quences to be decided at meeting. Possible suspension

7. FALSE ALARM: Pulling the fire alarm system.• 1 day out of school - parent/teacher/principal meeting

8. FALSE ACCUSATION: Falsifying information to harm another'scharacter.

• Minor - Loss of recess/ detention• Major - Out of school suspension

9. FIGHTING:• Major offense - Out of school suspension plus group meeting

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

School is a place where students come to get an education. We believe studentsshould be able to learn in a school that is safe and orderly. In order to ensure asafe school environment, the overall concept of discipline must include thecooperation of the school, home, and student.

Rules for acceptable behavior within individual classrooms, cafeteria, hallwaysand outside will be carefully defined and posted early in the year. Teachers areindividuals and may expect different types of behavior from their students. It isthe student’s responsibility to recognize such differences and comply.

Students, parents and school must share the responsibility for creating the bestpossible school setting. The school must provide a quality staff and programs tohelp youngsters succeed in a complex world. Parents must help their childrenlearn to take responsibility for their actions. Students must respect themselves,the school, staff members, and their classmates. The Ionia Public School Districthas set the following guidelines to insure consistency in discipline at all schools.

DUE PROCESS RIGHTS

To better insure appropriate due process is provideda student, the Board establishes the followingguidelines:A. Students subject to short-term suspension:

A student must be given both written notice of his/her suspensionand the reasons therefore, and the opportunity to respond to thecharges against him/her prior to the suspension.

B. Students subject to long-term suspension and expulsion:A student and his/her parent or guardian must be given writtennotice of the intention to suspend or expel and the reasons therefore,and an opportunity to appear with a representative before the Boardto answer the charges. The student and/or his/her guardian mustalso be provided a brief description of the student's rights and of thewitnesses who will provide testimony to the Board, and a summary ofthe facts to which the witnesses will testify. The hearing may beprivate, but the Board must act publicly.

The Superintendent shall establish procedures to ensure that all members of thestaff use the above guidelines when dealing with students.

CONDUCT

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DISCIPLINE UNDER SAFE SCHOOL LAWS

State legislation signed into law by our Michigan governor impacts studentdiscipline in the Ionia Public Schools. Ionia Public Schools accordingly adoptedpolicies to allow for these changes:

1. PA 104 requires the permanent expulsion of students in grades 6 and above whointentionally cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a teacher, volunteer orcontractor in a school. Additionally, expulsion of up to 180 days is required forstudents in grades 6 or above for verbal threats, bomb threats, or similar threats.

2. PA 103 allows a teacher to suspend any age student from his/her class, subject oractivity for up to 1 day if the teacher “has good reason to believe” the pupil’sconduct would merit suspension under the local board student code of conduct.Ionia Public Schools board policy reads: Under Public Act 103, a teacher is autho-rized to immediately remove and suspend a student from a class, subject, or activitywhen the student’s behavior is so unruly, disruptive, or abusive that it materiallyinterferes with the teacher’s ability to effectively teach the class, subject, or activity,or the student’s behavior interferes with the ability of other students to learn.

3. PA 102 requires school districts to expel a student in grade 6 or above for up to 180days for student on student assault. Assault is defined as: Intentional, unautho-rized physical contact or threatening words with another person which causesphysical injury or would reasonably be expected to cause physical injury.

DANGEROUS AND DISTRACTING ITEMS Students should not bring dangerous and distracting items to school. If these arebrought to school, they will be taken away. These items will be held by the principal forthe rest of the school year or until a parent or guardian comes to school to pick themup. This would include, but not be limited to explosives, guns, knives, box cutters,skateboards, scooters, toy guns and toy knives, baseballs and bats, sleds, hand-cuffs, trading cards and other items. MP3 players, headphones, and electronicgames are not appropriate in school since they may be lost, stolen or create a distur-bance. Roller-blades or heelies may not be worn in the building. Arrangements may be made with individual teachers to bring unusual items to schoolfor special times or projects, but students will be expected not to use them outside thatsituation. Electronic items that are educational in nature (i.e. - eReaders, Tablets) maybe used at appropriate times during the school day as determined by the teacher but theschool will not be responsible if these items are damaged or stolen. Cell phones may be brought to school by students, but must be turned off andremain in the child’s backpack at all times during instructional hours. Misuse of a cellphone will result in it being taken away to be picked up by a parent.

Toys and other personal items of value should be kept home. Often valuable itemsend up lost or stolen. Our school cannot be held responsible for the security ofvaluable items that do not belong in school. Pets and other animals may only be brought to school with the prior approval ofboth the teacher and the principal.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

School is a place where students come to get an education. We believe studentsshould be able to learn in a school that is safe and orderly. In order to ensure asafe school environment, the overall concept of discipline must include thecooperation of the school, home, and student.

Rules for acceptable behavior within individual classrooms, cafeteria, hallwaysand outside will be carefully defined and posted early in the year. Teachers areindividuals and may expect different types of behavior from their students. It isthe student’s responsibility to recognize such differences and comply.

Students, parents and school must share the responsibility for creating the bestpossible school setting. The school must provide a quality staff and programs tohelp youngsters succeed in a complex world. Parents must help their childrenlearn to take responsibility for their actions. Students must respect themselves,the school, staff members, and their classmates. The Ionia Public School Districthas set the following guidelines to insure consistency in discipline at all schools.

DUE PROCESS RIGHTS

To better insure appropriate due process is provideda student, the Board establishes the followingguidelines:A. Students subject to short-term suspension:

A student must be given both written notice of his/her suspensionand the reasons therefore, and the opportunity to respond to thecharges against him/her prior to the suspension.

B. Students subject to long-term suspension and expulsion:A student and his/her parent or guardian must be given writtennotice of the intention to suspend or expel and the reasons therefore,and an opportunity to appear with a representative before the Boardto answer the charges. The student and/or his/her guardian mustalso be provided a brief description of the student's rights and of thewitnesses who will provide testimony to the Board, and a summary ofthe facts to which the witnesses will testify. The hearing may beprivate, but the Board must act publicly.

The Superintendent shall establish procedures to ensure that all members of thestaff use the above guidelines when dealing with students.

CONDUCT

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DISCIPLINE UNDER SAFE SCHOOL LAWS

State legislation signed into law by our Michigan governor impacts studentdiscipline in the Ionia Public Schools. Ionia Public Schools accordingly adoptedpolicies to allow for these changes:

1. PA 104 requires the permanent expulsion of students in grades 6 and above whointentionally cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a teacher, volunteer orcontractor in a school. Additionally, expulsion of up to 180 days is required forstudents in grades 6 or above for verbal threats, bomb threats, or similar threats.

2. PA 103 allows a teacher to suspend any age student from his/her class, subject oractivity for up to 1 day if the teacher “has good reason to believe” the pupil’sconduct would merit suspension under the local board student code of conduct.Ionia Public Schools board policy reads: Under Public Act 103, a teacher is autho-rized to immediately remove and suspend a student from a class, subject, or activitywhen the student’s behavior is so unruly, disruptive, or abusive that it materiallyinterferes with the teacher’s ability to effectively teach the class, subject, or activity,or the student’s behavior interferes with the ability of other students to learn.

3. PA 102 requires school districts to expel a student in grade 6 or above for up to 180days for student on student assault. Assault is defined as: Intentional, unautho-rized physical contact or threatening words with another person which causesphysical injury or would reasonably be expected to cause physical injury.

DANGEROUS AND DISTRACTING ITEMS Students should not bring dangerous and distracting items to school. If these arebrought to school, they will be taken away. These items will be held by the principal forthe rest of the school year or until a parent or guardian comes to school to pick themup. This would include, but not be limited to explosives, guns, knives, box cutters,skateboards, scooters, toy guns and toy knives, baseballs and bats, sleds, hand-cuffs, trading cards and other items. MP3 players, headphones, and electronicgames are not appropriate in school since they may be lost, stolen or create a distur-bance. Roller-blades or heelies may not be worn in the building. Arrangements may be made with individual teachers to bring unusual items to schoolfor special times or projects, but students will be expected not to use them outside thatsituation. Electronic items that are educational in nature (i.e. - eReaders, Tablets) maybe used at appropriate times during the school day as determined by the teacher but theschool will not be responsible if these items are damaged or stolen. Cell phones may be brought to school by students, but must be turned off andremain in the child’s backpack at all times during instructional hours. Misuse of a cellphone will result in it being taken away to be picked up by a parent.

Toys and other personal items of value should be kept home. Often valuable itemsend up lost or stolen. Our school cannot be held responsible for the security ofvaluable items that do not belong in school. Pets and other animals may only be brought to school with the prior approval ofboth the teacher and the principal.

To better insure appropriate due process is provided to a student, the Board establishes the following guidelines:

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ACTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Disciplinary actions are taken with the aim of correcting behavior patterns andteaching responsibility. Most behavior problems can be handled routinelywith properly organized school and classroom programs. Nearly all studentsrespond satisfactorily to friendly encouragement, firm direction and under-standing guidance. For those students who do not, and to protect the rights ofall our children, it is important that parents and students understand theconsequences of misbehavior. There are certain responsibilities we all share inhelping the students overcome behavior problems. If a student's misbehavioris directly related to an identified handicap, the school staff will take suchconditions into account. A student who becomes involved in areas of problembehavior will be subjected to certain disciplinary actions. Depending upon theseriousness of the behavior problem, one or more of the following actions willbe taken by the school staff. In the case of severe violation of rules, thedisciplinary action taken may extend beyond these guidelines.

INFORMAL TALKThe principal or his /her designee will talk with the student to reach agreementregarding the student’s behavior. Parents are not allowed to talk with or questionother students at school regarding behavioral concerns without the permissionand involvement of the principal and the child’s parents.

LOSS OF PRIVILEGESThe school administrator may notify the parent of privilege suspension. Theseprivileges may include removing the student from playground, cafeteria,media center, and/or class participation.

CONFERENCEA conference will be held with the student, the teacher, the administrator andother appropriate staff members, to develop a plan for improving behavior.The parent may be contacted.

DETENTIONThe student will be required to stay after school as determined by the schoolprincipal. The child will not be detained from art, music or physical educationbecause of misconduct in another portion of the school program. The parentwill be informed of the problem area. A conference with the student, theparent, and appropriate staff members may be scheduled. If a plan is devel-oped to help improve the student's behavior, copies will be given to thestudent and the parent.

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Since 1995, state and federal laws have required school boards andschool administrators to impose expulsion as the penalty when students possessdangerous weapons in a weapon-free school zone or commit arson or rape in aschool building or on school grounds. A weapon-free school zone exists at everypublic and private K-12 school in Michigan and includes school grounds anddistrict vehicles which transport students. The Michigan School Code allows forfew exceptions to the rule of mandatory expulsion.

A student found in possession of a dangerous weapon in a weapon-freeschool zone will be permanently expelled from Ionia Public Schools and allother public schools in Michigan, with the possibility of reinstatement only afterspecified time periods. In addition, within 3 days after a student is expelled forhaving a dangerous weapon or for committing arson or rape, the school districtmust refer that student to the appropriate Department of Social Services orcommunity mental health agency. Notification of that referral shall be given tothe parents or legal guardians or to the student if he/she is emancipated or at least18 years of age.

State and federal laws define dangerous weapons as a gun, dagger, dirk,stiletto, a knife with a blade over three inches (3”) in length, a pocket knifeopened by a mechanical device, an iron bar, or brass knuckles. Any Ionia PublicSchool student who has any one of these weapons in his/her possession at school,on school grounds, or in district vehicles shall be permanently expelled fromIonia Public Schools and all other public schools in Michigan. We also willnotify the police as is required by state law.

Students are expected to know what objects are considered dangerousweapons and are required to avoid bringing them to school or onto schoolgrounds. Any student or parent who has a question about whether an object is adangerous weapon should contact the building principal.

Students may still be expelled from the Ionia Public School District forother serious offenses as defined in the Student Code of Conduct distributed toparents and students at the beginning of the academic year. We encourage youto review that document so you clearly understand the behavior expected of allstudents at each of our schools. Additional copies of the code may be obtainedfrom your building principal.

The Ionia Board of Education and the administrative staff are commit-ted to providing a safe and orderly environment in which students can learn. Aspart of that commitment, we intend to strictly enforce the new mandatoryexpulsion penalties in order to keep our school free from unlawful, dangerousweapons. We call upon parents and students through the Ionia Public Schooldistrict for your cooperation in working to accomplish that goal.

NOTICE TO ALL IONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLDISTRICT PARENTS AND STUDENTS

REGARDINGMANDATORY EXPULSION LAWS

ACTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Disciplinary actions are taken with the aim of correcting behavior patterns andteaching responsibility. Most behavior problems can be handled routinelywith properly organized school and classroom programs. Nearly all studentsrespond satisfactorily to friendly encouragement, firm direction and under-standing guidance. For those students who do not, and to protect the rights ofall our children, it is important that parents and students understand theconsequences of misbehavior. There are certain responsibilities we all share inhelping the students overcome behavior problems. If a student's misbehavioris directly related to an identified handicap, the school staff will take suchconditions into account. A student who becomes involved in areas of problembehavior will be subjected to certain disciplinary actions. Depending upon theseriousness of the behavior problem, one or more of the following actions willbe taken by the school staff. In the case of severe violation of rules, thedisciplinary action taken may extend beyond these guidelines.

INFORMAL TALKThe principal or his /her designee will talk with the student to reach agreementregarding the student’s behavior. Parents are not allowed to talk with or questionother students at school regarding behavioral concerns without the permissionand involvement of the principal and the child’s parents.

LOSS OF PRIVILEGESThe school administrator may notify the parent of privilege suspension. Theseprivileges may include removing the student from playground, cafeteria,media center, and/or class participation.

CONFERENCEA conference will be held with the student, the teacher, the administrator andother appropriate staff members, to develop a plan for improving behavior.The parent may be contacted.

DETENTIONThe student will be required to stay after school as determined by the schoolprincipal. The child will not be detained from art, music or physical educationbecause of misconduct in another portion of the school program. The parentwill be informed of the problem area. A conference with the student, theparent, and appropriate staff members may be scheduled. If a plan is devel-oped to help improve the student's behavior, copies will be given to thestudent and the parent.

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Since 1995, state and federal laws have required school boards andschool administrators to impose expulsion as the penalty when students possessdangerous weapons in a weapon-free school zone or commit arson or rape in aschool building or on school grounds. A weapon-free school zone exists at everypublic and private K-12 school in Michigan and includes school grounds anddistrict vehicles which transport students. The Michigan School Code allows forfew exceptions to the rule of mandatory expulsion.

A student found in possession of a dangerous weapon in a weapon-freeschool zone will be permanently expelled from Ionia Public Schools and allother public schools in Michigan, with the possibility of reinstatement only afterspecified time periods. In addition, within 3 days after a student is expelled forhaving a dangerous weapon or for committing arson or rape, the school districtmust refer that student to the appropriate Department of Social Services orcommunity mental health agency. Notification of that referral shall be given tothe parents or legal guardians or to the student if he/she is emancipated or at least18 years of age.

State and federal laws define dangerous weapons as a gun, dagger, dirk,stiletto, a knife with a blade over three inches (3”) in length, a pocket knifeopened by a mechanical device, an iron bar, or brass knuckles. Any Ionia PublicSchool student who has any one of these weapons in his/her possession at school,on school grounds, or in district vehicles shall be permanently expelled fromIonia Public Schools and all other public schools in Michigan. We also willnotify the police as is required by state law.

Students are expected to know what objects are considered dangerousweapons and are required to avoid bringing them to school or onto schoolgrounds. Any student or parent who has a question about whether an object is adangerous weapon should contact the building principal.

Students may still be expelled from the Ionia Public School District forother serious offenses as defined in the Student Code of Conduct distributed toparents and students at the beginning of the academic year. We encourage youto review that document so you clearly understand the behavior expected of allstudents at each of our schools. Additional copies of the code may be obtainedfrom your building principal.

The Ionia Board of Education and the administrative staff are commit-ted to providing a safe and orderly environment in which students can learn. Aspart of that commitment, we intend to strictly enforce the new mandatoryexpulsion penalties in order to keep our school free from unlawful, dangerousweapons. We call upon parents and students through the Ionia Public Schooldistrict for your cooperation in working to accomplish that goal.

NOTICE TO ALL IONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLDISTRICT PARENTS AND STUDENTS

REGARDINGMANDATORY EXPULSION LAWS

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SHORT SUSPENSIONThe student is excluded from school and related school activities for a periodof up to 3 school days. In these cases parents will be notified and a conferencebetween the administrator, student, parents, and other school staff will beconducted.

LONG SUSPENSIONThe student is excluded from school and related school activities for a periodof 4 to 7 calendar days. Parents will be notified and a conference between theadministrator, student, parents, and other appropriate school staff will beconducted.

EXPULSIONThe Principal, through the Superintendent, may recommend that a student beexpelled. The student is suspended pending a hearing and/or action by theBoard of Education. Through this action the student is excluded from schooland all school activities for the remainder of the current semester. Underspecial cases, exceptions in the length of the expulsion may be recommendedto the Board of Education by the school staff. The student and parents arenotified of charges by telephone and certified letter. The procedure for expul-sion follows in accord with the rights of the student within due process and isrecorded in the student’s CA60 file.

PROBLEM AREA

ATTENDANCE/TARDINESS

DEFIANCE OFAUTHORITY

DISORDERLYCONDUCT

THEFT*

TOBACCO

THREAT ORHARASSMENT

FIGHTING

POSSESSION OFALCOHOL & DRUGS*

PHYSICAL ASSAULT,POSSESSION OFWEAPONS OR

EXPLOSIVE, ARSON*

VANDALISM*

PROBLEMAREA

REPEATEDVIOLATIONS


Come to school eachday and be in classwhen the bell rings.

Respect staff membersand other adults in thebuilding at all times,even when they aretelling you that youhave made a mistake

Be well manneredduring school day. Usegood language, walk inthe halls, bring onlyitems that belong inschool, and showrespect for otherstudents.

Keep all personal itemsin proper places, anduse adults' or otherstudent's items onlywith their permission.

Bringing tobacco toschool in any form isnot allowed.

Show respect to theschool staff and yourclassmates.

Seek alternative waysto resolve conflicts.

Avoiding disruptingthe educational processat school by realizingthe severity of theseproblem areas.


Learn from their firstmistake and not to become involved inmisbehavior again.


Help children get up inthe morning and arriveat school on time

Support school staff inhelping childrendevelop a sense ofrespect for authority.

Impress upon childrenthat school is a place tolearn. Pay attention inclass and play onlyduring recess.

Support the idea thattaking what doesn'tbelong to the child iswrong .

Teach and discuss goodhealth habits with yourchild concerning theuse of tobacco.

Help children todevelop sense ofrespect for themselvesand others

Help children todevelop alternativemethods of resolvingconflict and to seekassistance from staffwhen necessary.

Explain to the childrenthe harm to themselvesand to others whenthey are involved inany of these problemareas. Support theschool rules at home byproviding sufficientconsequences for suchmisbehavior.


Cooperate with theschool staff to improvetheir child's behaviorand help childrenunderstand thatcontinued misbehaviordisrupts theeducational process.


Keep records of studentattendance/tardies.

Show respect forstudents and reinforcethose that demonstrategood behavior.

Plan structuredactivities and modelappropriate behaviorthat creates an orderlylearning environmentto help students behaveand use their timeproperly.

Keep classrooms neatand orderly, limitingthe temptation for thestudents to take thingsthat don't belong tothem.

Encourage students toparticipate in aprogram of good healthand physical fitness,and discourage the useof tobacco products.

Provide a schoolenvironment in whichstudents feel safe andcomfortable.

Establish anatmosphere of opencommunication forstudents to seek helpfrom staff members.

Report and identify allviolations of theseproblem areas andcontact parents.


Deal with repeatedviolations bydeveloping a behaviorplan that usesappropriate resources.

DISCIPLINE ACTIONS1st OCCURRENCE

Minimum Informaltalk

Maximum Conference


Maximum Shortsuspension




Maximum Parentinvolvement

Minimum Parentinvolvement



Maximum Expulsion




Maximum Expulsion

DISCIPLINE ACTIONSREPEATED OCCURRENCES

Minimum Conference

Maximum Expulsion

*Since these problems also violate state law, school officials may need to notify appropriate police authorities.

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SHORT SUSPENSIONThe student is excluded from school and related school activities for a periodof up to 3 school days. In these cases parents will be notified and a conferencebetween the administrator, student, parents, and other school staff will beconducted.

LONG SUSPENSIONThe student is excluded from school and related school activities for a periodof 4 to 7 calendar days. Parents will be notified and a conference between theadministrator, student, parents, and other appropriate school staff will beconducted.

EXPULSIONThe Principal, through the Superintendent, may recommend that a student beexpelled. The student is suspended pending a hearing and/or action by theBoard of Education. Through this action the student is excluded from schooland all school activities for the remainder of the current semester. Underspecial cases, exceptions in the length of the expulsion may be recommendedto the Board of Education by the school staff. The student and parents arenotified of charges by telephone and certified letter. The procedure for expul-sion follows in accord with the rights of the student within due process and isrecorded in the student’s CA60 file.

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PROBLEM AREA

ATTENDANCE/TARDINESS

DEFIANCE OFAUTHORITY

DISORDERLYCONDUCT

THEFT*

TOBACCO

THREAT ORHARASSMENT

FIGHTING

POSSESSION OFALCOHOL & DRUGS*

PHYSICAL ASSAULT,POSSESSION OFWEAPONS OR

EXPLOSIVE, ARSON*

VANDALISM*

PROBLEMAREA

REPEATEDVIOLATIONS


Come to school eachday and be in classwhen the bell rings.

Respect staff membersand other adults in thebuilding at all times,even when they aretelling you that youhave made a mistake

Be well manneredduring school day. Usegood language, walk inthe halls, bring onlyitems that belong inschool, and showrespect for otherstudents.

Keep all personal itemsin proper places, anduse adults' or otherstudent's items onlywith their permission.

Bringing tobacco toschool in any form isnot allowed.

Show respect to theschool staff and yourclassmates.

Seek alternative waysto resolve conflicts.

Avoiding disruptingthe educational processat school by realizingthe severity of theseproblem areas.


Learn from their firstmistake and not to become involved inmisbehavior again.


Help children get up inthe morning and arriveat school on time

Support school staff inhelping childrendevelop a sense ofrespect for authority.

Impress upon childrenthat school is a place tolearn. Pay attention inclass and play onlyduring recess.

Support the idea thattaking what doesn'tbelong to the child iswrong .

Teach and discuss goodhealth habits with yourchild concerning theuse of tobacco.

Help children todevelop sense ofrespect for themselvesand others

Help children todevelop alternativemethods of resolvingconflict and to seekassistance from staffwhen necessary.

Explain to the childrenthe harm to themselvesand to others whenthey are involved inany of these problemareas. Support theschool rules at home byproviding sufficientconsequences for suchmisbehavior.


Cooperate with theschool staff to improvetheir child's behaviorand help childrenunderstand thatcontinued misbehaviordisrupts theeducational process.


Keep records of studentattendance/tardies.

Show respect forstudents and reinforcethose that demonstrategood behavior.

Plan structuredactivities and modelappropriate behaviorthat creates an orderlylearning environmentto help students behaveand use their timeproperly.

Keep classrooms neatand orderly, limitingthe temptation for thestudents to take thingsthat don't belong tothem.

Encourage students toparticipate in aprogram of good healthand physical fitness,and discourage the useof tobacco products.

Provide a schoolenvironment in whichstudents feel safe andcomfortable.

Establish anatmosphere of opencommunication forstudents to seek helpfrom staff members.

Report and identify allviolations of theseproblem areas andcontact parents.


Deal with repeatedviolations bydeveloping a behaviorplan that usesappropriate resources.

DISCIPLINE ACTIONS1st OCCURRENCE


Maximum Conference






Maximum Parentinvolvement




Maximum Expulsion




Maximum Expulsion

DISCIPLINE ACTIONSREPEATED OCCURRENCES

Minimum Conference

Maximum Expulsion

*Since these problems also violate state law, school officials may need to notify appropriate police authorities.

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