The purpose of this handbook is to provide information to staff members concerning rules, regulations, and procedures, which have been established to provide for the efficient operation of Manson School District. A school, which is operated in an efficient manner, will be better able to provide the best education opportunity for its students. All staff members are required to read the contents of this handbook.

MANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #19

MISSION STATEMENT

THE MISSION OF THE MANSON

SCHOOL DISTRICT

IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY

IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

SUCCESS THROUGH LEARNING

AND THE CHALLENGE TO

CONTRIBUTE IN A CHANGING SOCIETY.

MANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT FACULTY/STAFF LIST

Steve McKenna, Superintendent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 687-3140

Don Forseth, Business Manager

Cheryl Koenig, State and Federal Programs Director

Mike Degman, Special Services Director/Psychologist

Carrie Austin, Administrative Secretary

Lorrie Cochran, Administrative Secretary

Janice Morehead, Administrative Secretary

Marsha Hanson, Secondary Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .687-9585

Andrea Jeffries, Secondary Secretary

Phyllis McKenna, Administrative Secretary

Joan Pauly, Elementary Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .687-9502

Mary Pittman, Elementary Secretary

ELEMENTARY FACULTY

Counselor Kaki Morehead

Music Andrea Olson and Joey Castilleja

Health/Fitness Diana Soliday

Preschool Kathy McClure

Marcia Anderson

Margarita Fajardo

Kindergarten Kathy Madden

Karen Crowell

Sheri LaMar

First Grade Carolyn Binkley

Tami Dewey

Second Grade Michelle Marden

Faviola Williams

Third Grade Teri Jungk

Tricia Page

Fourth Grade Diane Barnes

Marcella Lindert

Fifth Grade Tim Bombaci

RaeAnne England

Sixth Grade Greg Neff

Colleen Poynter

Reading Coach Angell Clark

Reading Interventions Bonnie Pepple

Special Education Sandy Goodwin

Speech/Language Sandra Clausen

ELEMENTARY SUPPORT STAFF

Kristina Barkley Librarian (January – June)

Avid Castro Food Service/Attendance

Larry Castor Head Cook

Ginger Ewing Cook

Margarita Fajardo Preschool Paraeducator

Yazmin Gil 2^nd Grade Paraeducator

Alicia Grageda 3^rd & 4^th Grade Paraeducator

Heidi Griffith Special Services Instructional Support

Remedios Guerra Special Services Instructional Support

Tracy Hollingsworth Nurse

Sivia Howell Special Services Instructional Support

Mona Malone Special Services Instructional Support

Gloria Martinez Kindergarten Paraeducator

Maria Nieves Home/School Liaison

Carole Peters Special Services Instructional Support

Rosanna Pittman Librarian (September – December)

Jane Pratt Special Services Instructional Support

Gilberto Romero 1^st Grade Paraeducator

Jan Silva Cook

Mike Torres Head Custodian

Betty Urbancyzk Kindergarten Paraeducator

Maria Verduzco Special Services Instructional Support

SECONDARY FACULTY

Tom Alexander P.E., Math, Athletic Director

Kevin Amsden Agriculture Shop, Leadership, Weights

Sompheng Batch Vocational Business Education

Kelly Bell Math, Science

Susi Bennett P.E., Science

Joey Castilleja Begin Guitar, EMP, Choir, Band

Michael Dewey Language Arts, Weights

Sandy Jones Center

Kami Kronbauer Math

Ron McClure Publications, Language Arts, Adv Guitar

Dean Morehead Spanish, ELL

Sue Neff Social Studies, Language Arts

Ken Nelson Science, Extended Learning, Math

Chas Pauly Math, Science

Frank Phelps Intervention Teacher, Computer Technology

Ron Pinkerton School-to-Work Coordinator

Jennifer Rayner Language Arts, ELL

Brad Soliday 9^th Grade Social Studies, CWP, US History

Heather Teague Remediation, EL, Spanish

Phil Thomas Social Studies, Language Arts, Art, Photography

SECONDARY SUPPORT STAFF

Bill Baker Head Custodian & Grounds

Rebecca Busey Intervention/Prevention Counselor

Adrienne Carpenter Food Clerk

Henry Diaz Attendance Clerk

Maria Garza Bilingual Paraeducator

Tracy Hollingsworth Nurse

Rhonda Holloway Cook

Molly Hoots Cook

Karen Jeffries Center Paraeducator

Christy Libbey Technology Assistant, Librarian

Karoline Martin Librarian

Michelle Medved Read Right Paraeducator

Krisy Nelson Paraeducator

Sue Odorizzi Center Paraeducator

Johnny Rigg Off Campus Center Paraeducator

Rosie Rodriguez Custodian

Daniel Santillan Center Paraeducator

Albert Schwader Custodian

Tera Silva Century 21 Site Facilitator

Mike Simmons Resource Officer

Kim Williams Read Right Paraeducator

THE STORY OF THE STARFISH

One day as I was walking on the beach at dawn, I noticed an individual who was picking up an object from the sand and throwing it back into the waves. Curiously, I walked closer and asked, “What are you doing?” He replied, “I’ve been walking the same beach as you and noticed a little starfish washed up last night by high tide. They’ll dry up and die as the sun comes up, so I’m putting back the ones I see.” Surprised, I say, “Look fella, at the speed you’re going, you won’t get as far down the beach as you can see before the tide will do the same thing all over again. What difference will it make if you pick up one or two starfish and put them back in the ocean?” Before answering, he stops to pick up one perfect little starfish lying near his feet and says, “I don’t know how much difference one person can make in this whole scheme of things,” as he reaches out to gently place the starfish back into the waves he add, “but one thing I do know...TO THIS ONE IT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD!”

-Anonymous

EACH SECOND WE LIVE

Each second we live is a new unique moment of the universe, a moment that never was before and never will be again. And what do we teach our children in school? We teach them that two and two make four, and that Paris is the capital of France. When will we also teach them what they are? We should say to each of them: do you know what you are? You are a marvel. You are unique. In all the world there is no other child exactly like you. In millions of years that have passed there has never been another child like you. And look at your body - what a wonder it is! Your legs, your arms, your cunning fingers, the way you move! You may become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven. Yes you are a marvel. And when you grow up, can you then harm another who is, like you, a marvel? You must cherish one another. You must work - we must work - to make this world worthy of its children.

-Pablo Casals

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!

MANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 19

BOARD POLICY

NO. 5285

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT, 1988 and

DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT, AMENDED 1989

The Manson School District No. 19 prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of drugs in the workplace by any employee. Employees convicted for any of the above will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

The Board directs the Superintendent of the school district to establish administrative procedures to comply with specific requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, as well as expectations for all employees as they pertain to the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of drugs in the workplace.

Legal

Reference: P.L. 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D--Drub-Free Workplace

Act, 1988

P.L. 101-226--Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, 1989

Adoption of Instruction Materials

Manson School Board Policy #2311

INSTRUCTION

Selection and Adoption of Instruction Materials

The board is legally responsible for the selection of all instructional materials used in the district. The responsibility for preparing all student reading lists and for examining, evaluating and selecting all supplementary materials is delegated to the professional staff of the district. Textbooks shall be adopted by the board prior to their use in schools except for the trial-use books of a pilot nature, which may be authorized by the superintendent for use for a period of no more than one school year prior to board adoption. Materials approved for trial use shall be restricted to classes specified.

The superintendent shall insure that a listing of all textbooks used within the school curriculum is maintained in every district school and is available for public review.

Instruction Materials Committee Membership (Citizen's Advisory)

This committee shall consist of representatives of staff, parents, and a student representative. Members shall be appointed by the Manson Board of Directors. The superintendent shall designate a committee member to serve as chairman and a secretary.

Term of Office

The chairman and the secretary shall be permanent members of the committee. Other members shall have three-year terms. Temporary appointment of one year or less may be made to fill vacancies.

Duties

The committee with the approval of the superintendent, shall establish and monitor such procedures as may be necessary for the implementation of this policy.

Criteria for the Selection of Instructional Materials

The primary objective in selecting instructional materials is to implement, enrich and support the educational program of the schools. All instruction materials shall be selected in conformance with:

1. Applicable state and federal laws,

2. The state goals and objectives of the district, and

3. Procedures established by the instructional materials committee.

Citizen Participation in the Instructional Materials Process

Citizens wishing to make a formal protest regarding specific material used in the school system, must do so by specifically stating in writing the nature of their concerns citing passages and providing detailed explanations as to their objections. A request to remove an item from the schools or limit its use will be acted upon by the committee. A written decision will be delivered to the complainant within two months. Any appeal of this decision must be delivered in writing to the superintendent within two weeks. The board will make final decisions on appeals.

Conditions for Loan and Sale of Instructional Materials

Free textbooks and other instructional materials may be made available for loan to students when, in the judgment of the board members, the best interest of the district will be served by such a decision. The professional staff will maintain records necessary for the proper accounting of all instructional material and will set forth conditions for students replacement of lost or badly damaged materials.

District instructional materials which students are not required to own may be made available to students who wish to purchase them. New and used material currently utilized in the instructional program will be sold at the replacement cost of each item. Used materials no longer in basic or supplementary use will be sold at a price reflecting the depreciated value of the materials. instructional materials that do not meet current district standards for subject content, sex balance, ethnic content or are not repairable may be declared obsolete by the superintendent and disposed of per district policy.

Academic Honesty

Students can expect no credit for work that is not their own. Those found cheating on a test, or helping others cheat, will face serious consequences. These may include failure on the test or even more severe consequences as established by the teacher. Plagiarism, the use of material produced by someone else without acknowledging its source, is a serious academic violation, Students who submit plagiarized work will receive no credit for the assignment. The second offense during the school year of cheating or plagiarism could result in failure of the course and five (5) days suspension. Parents/guardians will be notified whenever their student falsifies, alters, or destroys a school record or any communication between home and school.

Accident Reports

It is imperative that an accident report is completed and turned in to the office in the case of accidents involving injury to either staff or students. Accident forms can be obtained from the secretary. If a staff member sustains an injury, even if they think it is minor, please report it to the office. Sometimes even a seemingly minor injury can lead to later problems, and early notification can assist in insurance and/or worker’s compensation claims.

Activity Scheduling

Before scheduling any district activity, please refer to the electronic calendar located on the e-mail system on your computer. Please make sure that all activities are scheduled at least two weeks in advance and placed on the scheduling calendar with the building secretary. Secondary - An activity form should be filled out two weeks prior to each activity to avoid conflicts in scheduling.

Any activity that needs board approval or endorsement must be submitted in writing to the principal at least two weeks prior to the activity and two weeks prior to the next scheduled board meeting. A statement including learning activities, goals, objectives, agenda and other pertinent information must be given to the principal. The principal will review and make a recommendation to the Superintendent for approval. Any activity sponsored by the Manson School District must have "money collected" go through the district or ASB books. Insurance coverage requires this.

Upon approval, it is required that the activity advisor and/or teacher notify staff at least one week prior to any disruption of the regular schedule. This would include any special program, assembly, presentation, field trips, pep rallies, etc. Prior notice will allow everyone to make adaptation to his or her lesson plans. Letters and advertisements should be sent out at least one week in advance to parents, administrators, staff and board members. This will enable everyone to support the school activities and our students. Please do not rely on word of mouth for parents and staff to be notified.

After School Activities - Secondary

When children are staying after school for any reason (other than a preplanned activity), they must have prior approval in writing from parents. Teachers are responsible for directly supervising and arranging transportation for any students they keep after school.

Announcements – Elementary

Weekly announcements are made in the Weekly Bulletin, which is emailed and printed each Monday morning. Daily announcements are posted on the white board in the workroom. In addition, bulletin updates may be made daily via e-mail. The expectation is that every staff member will read email bulletins as well as check the white board in the workroom each morning and afternoon.

Announcements – Secondary

Daily announcements will be provided each morning via the Manson Web page or email and also a paper copy brought to your classroom. Information provided will be for staff use, and for students regarding upcoming events and information that needs to be sent home for parents. Staff wishing to have information in the daily bulletin should turn that information in to the school office by 8:30 A.M. All bulletins shall be read aloud third period.

ASB Fundraising Procedures

Extra-curricular advisors please make sure that any fund raisers go through the proper channels! Failure to follow procedures will revoke fundraising privileges of the club or activity.

PROCEDURES:

1. Before you order any items, the purchase (items and amount) must be approved by the building principal. A purchase order number then may be obtained from the district ASB secretary.

2. No purchases will be paid by the ASB unless prior approval is obtained. The person ordering the item(s) will be financially responsible for those items not previously approved.

3. Advisors are responsible for keeping an inventory and giving a copy to the district ASB secretary.

4. In order to sell at any school functions, the class or club must make arrangements with the building principal. Arrangements for a money box must be made with the district ASB secretary three days prior to the function.

5. In order to sell items at any school activities and during the school day, not less than two members of the club or class must be available to sell. Elementary students may not sell in lieu of junior high or high school students. Students are responsible for the entire area they are selling in (putting away of chairs and tables plus picking up trash).

6. The moneyboxes must be returned to the building principal, athletic/activities director or building secretary at the end of the selling period. No moneyboxes are to be left in a teacher's personal desk. Money must be receipted the same day it is collected.

ASB Fundraising Procedures – Elementary

Extra-curricular advisors please make sure that any fund raisers go through the proper channels! The Elementary secretary and ASB advisor will process elementary fundraiser money.

ASB Fundraising Procedures - Secondary

A notebook will be given to ASB advisors at the beginning of the school year with procedures outlined.

Assembly Supervision - Secondary

During assemblies, pep rallies, etc. staff will be seated with their Prime Time students in their assigned area. Any staff that does not have a Prime Time group will also be expected to sit with students.

Mr. Phelps will be in the Weight Room looking down. Seniors will be at the North end of the gym and Junior High will be at the South end.

Attendance – Elementary

Attendance at the Elementary will be logged by the homeroom teacher each morning. The attendance will be submitted to the office by 9AM daily. The attendance clerk will enter the absences and call the family to verify that the child is home with parents. The attendance clerk will mark the attendance sheet to show: circle means excused absence, slash means half day absent, T indicates the student arrived tardy. Attendance must be accurate for safety concerns and for the counts required by state and federal programs.

If a student will be absent for an extended period of time (more than 2 days)_ the teacher will prepare school work for the student to complete at home.

Attendance - Secondary

Attendance policies have been addressed in the student handbook. Attendance must be accurate because it is related to students meeting requirements for graduation. The teacher must log attendance each period into the computer. Attendance must also be kept in your grade books. If you have concerns regarding an individual student's attendance, please notify the counselor. Attendance may not be the basis for denial of credit unless stipulated by your course outline. Documentation must be available to show that students could not meet course objectives if absent in excess of ten days.

Students late to class should not be sent to the office. Please notify the students that they will be marked "absent unexcused" for that period if they are more than 5 minutes late. Students should be actively engaged in learning and when they are late and then sent back to the office, they are wasting too much time.

The Counselor will review the attendance printouts and schedule attendance committee meetings as needed. Also, each mid-quarter a meeting will be scheduled to review attendance. The attendance committee will be established yearly. The duties of the counselor will be to make sure letters are sent out to notify parents of excessive absences.

Academic Academy - Students will be required to attend Academic Academy if they have any late work or are chronically late to school or classes. Teachers will call parents, explain the Academic Academy program, and then “red flag” that student to Mrs. Bell, the Academic Academy supervisor.

Tardies (late unexcused) will be handled by the individual teacher. You need to set your own methods of discouraging tardies and of consequences for late to class (points deducted or detention). Individual teachers will submit to the building principal by the second week of school, methods you will incorporate to deter tardies (late unexcused.) As was decided by staff, documentation will be the responsibility of the teacher.

AV Equipment

A classroom generally contains an overhead projector and TV/VCR. Other equipment is available from the librarian on a checkout basis. See the librarian if you need any additional assistance with any of these pieces of equipment.

Bathroom and Drink Breaks - Elementary

Teachers will schedule bathroom and drink breaks as is appropriate for the students’ age. Any student leaving a classroom during class time will carry with them a hall bathroom pass. This pass gives the student permission to be at the restroom. Other staff will ask students in the hallway to see their pass. Teachers are encouraged to keep a sign out system in their classroom for students leaving so the teacher knows who is out of the room and why.

Bathroom and Drink Breaks - Secondary

Do not let your students out of class unless it is the ultimate emergency. Encourage (demand) they use their 4 minute passing time to go to the bathroom and get a drink. Any student in the hall needs to have a hall pass given by the teacher.

Behavior at Events, Activities and Night Programs

In order to make sure the events and activities at our school are safe and enjoyable, the following guidelines have been established.

1. Students on school grounds during events and activities are expected to be inside the building. We cannot provide security and supervision outside. During evening studies program, students will be expected to be in the classroom at ALL times or under the direct supervision of the teacher. Dress and rules of behavior during evening studies are identical to those required during the normal school day.

2. Students will be admitted into the building only once during the event or night program. If they leave the building, it is expected that they leave school property and go home. The hallways are off limits other than to and from restrooms and concession areas. During night program the commons, gym, and hallways are off limits unless under the direct supervision of the teacher.

3. During sporting events, Manson students are required to sit in the Manson home section of the gym.

4. Students who disregard the guidelines will be asked to sit with their parents for the remainder of the event or will be sent home.

ASB Class and Club Service Auctions - Secondary:

1. Auctions should be held on a day other than holidays.

2. Money should be due at the auction. The money will be paid to the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer. A list of payees will be provided to the office by the organization advisor. No pay- no service. Students who bid and do not pay will lose the privilege of attending ASB/class assemblies for the remainder of the academic year.

3. The service day should be a Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

4. The service should not make the member late for class.

5. The service must not be immoral or degrading.

6. Dress must be in good taste and the member must be able to function in a normal classroom environment (no diapers).

7. The auctioneer(s) must be approved by the administrator.

8. Questions regarding activities should be addressed to a member of the faculty.

9. Serious infraction will result in the forfeiture of the service fee and the loss of service hours.

10. Students who are to be sold must state prior to the sale things they will NOT be willing to do. (Religious exception, cross dressing)

11. Students may elect to purchase themselves rather than be sold.

Budget Requests

Each teacher will be asked to make a budget request, prioritizing those requests. Requested purchase items for the year must have a preauthorized purchase order. Any purchase made without prior approval will not be reimbursed. It will become the responsibility of the staff person making the purchases. No exceptions will be made.

Reimbursement for classroom purchases under $25 can be submitted to the school secretary for reimbursement from petty cash. A receipt from the place of purchase must be submitted.

Budget Requisition Forms

Color coded requisition forms will be used for each building. Forms will be available in the school office. Teachers are requested to list the vendor's name and address, the item and order number, if any, and the cost. Fifteen per cent of the total cost should be allowed for shipping and handling. A budget code sheet for the requisition form is available in the addendum. A sample budget form is included in the forms section of your handbook.

Building Security

It is imperative for all staff members to secure their work space/offices when they leave the building. Check all windows thoroughly to make sure they are locked. Upon leaving the building, check the doors to make certain they are locked and secure. Staff members who leave the facility unlocked or “unalarmed” will be warned one time and the next time will lose their keys.

Building Security – Elementary

Anyone in the building after regularly scheduled custodial hours will sign-in on the sheet by the cafeteria door. The last staff person to leave the building will set the alarm. If the alarm will not accept the setting, all outside doors must be checked to verify they are closed and locked. If problems persist, notify the Principal or custodian.

Building Security – Secondary

Coaches please keep locker room doors locked and NOT propped open at any time.

Building Use

The building is available for use by outside organizations after regular school hours. A building use form must be completed and approved by the building principal prior to scheduling. If problems or concerns arise by the use of the building by these groups, please see the principal.

Bulletin Boards

Teachers are expected to maintain attractive bulletin boards keyed to the unit of work. They should be changed periodically and kept up to date. If you have student work worthy of display please notify the principal and a place to display the work will be found. We have been assigned months to display work at the District Office.

Bus Procedures

Students are not to be excused from the building prior to dismissal time of 2:35 for kindergarten and 2:40 for all other grades. Most district buses are tied into tight schedules that also involve students from the other school. If a student will be detained in a way that might cause him/her to miss a bus, the teacher should notify the office so that the bus driver can wait a few minutes, if possible. Please try to have students to the buses on time. Any student who is detained by a teacher and misses the school bus is under the direct supervision of that teacher. The responsibilities include notifying the parents of the detention and making arrangements for the students’ transportation home.

Child Abuse

State law requires all school employees who have information regarding the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of a child (or suspicion of such abuse) to make a report to Child Protective Services. This type of information is highly confidential and should not be shared with any other party, unless authorized by the principal or CPS.

Any staff member that suspects child abuse must follow these steps:

1. Report the suspected child abuse concern to the building principal. The building principal and staff member will confer and complete a child abuse report form.

2. The principal or staff member will call CPS with the staff member present. If there is a suspected child abuse concern after working hours, the report will be made to the Chelan County Sheriff Department.

NOTE: Reports to CPS or the local sheriff need to be made within 48 hours of a suspected incident. Report forms will be completed with the building principal.

Class Change - Elementary

Teachers shall, at times scheduled for students transitioning to another classroom, walk to their doors and watch students exit their room and monitor hall behavior. You will be there to greet incoming students and set a more controlled tone. This will encourage students to be in class on time.

Students walking to and from the secondary will be supervised by an adult. These transitions will be arranged by the participating teachers.

Class Change - Secondary

At the end of each class period, teachers will monitor students leaving their classrooms and supervise students’ hall behavior.

Classroom Supervision/Student Welfare

It is expected that the staff conduct all school programs and operations in a manner that recognizes the health and safety of students. Each staff member shall be alert to any physical hazards that may exist in the facilities, program or schedule of their school and report them to the principal. All safety rules and hygienic standards in the educational and activity programs of the school shall be enforced.

Halls will be closed until 8:20 a.m. If you are at a meeting (MDT or faculty) please lock your classroom unless a paraeducator is in the room. Don't leave students in any classroom unattended. A teacher giving permission to a student to come to a classroom before 8:20 is asked to let the office know.

NO student should be out of class for any reason WITHOUT teacher permission. This permission should be for limited reasons.

Please be sensitive to instructional time and limit social conversation and telephone calls to planning time and the faculty room. Personal computer use and Internet surfing should be done outside of class time. Teachers are expected to actively supervise the learning environment during the student instructional periods.

Classroom Supervision/Student Welfare - Elementary

Before school, students must have a hall pass to go to a classroom, the library, or the computer lab. These passes may be obtained at the office or the cafeteria. One breakfast supervisor will have the available passes.

Students must carry a hall pass to go the nurse, office, counselor, computer lab, library, or bathroom. Teachers should arrange an age-appropriate system for students signing out when they leave the classroom.

Classroom Supervision/Student Welfare - Secondary

Students will be allowed in the commons or library from 8:00 a.m. until 8:25 a.m.

When a student leaves a classroom, he/she should sign in and out denoting the time leaving and re-entering the class. Please retain this sign-out sheet with your attendance records. Forgetting materials, bathroom breaks, drinks, etc are NOT reasons to be out of class.

Coffee Pots

Any staff member using a non-commercial coffee pot is asked to unplug the pot whenever it is not in use. Our insurance company requires this for safety reasons.

Communication (written) with Parents

Copies of all communication with parents should be submitted to the office before dissemination. Three days prior notice should be allowed for translation purposes.

Please put copies of all classroom newsletters/parent communication in the principal’s box. Those copies will be available in the office in the binder marked PARENT COMMUNICATION CLASSROOM.

Each teacher shall maintain a communication log for parent contact. (see enclosed form.)

Electronic and Voice Mail, Computers and Internet Use

As a condition to use the Manson School District Electronic and Voice Mail, Computers and Internet access (herein after referred to as the system), each staff member using the system understands and agrees to the following terms and conditions. Violations of these terms may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

All use of the electronic mail system, computers and internet, and voice mail (herein after referred to as the system) must be in support of education and/or research and consistent with the mission of the Manson School District (hereinafter referred to as MSD). The MSD reserves the right to prioritize use and access to the system.

Any use of the system must be in conformity to state and federal law, network provider policies and licenses, and MSD policy. Use of the system for commercial solicitation is prohibited. The superintendent or designee must approve use of the system for charitable purposes in advance.

The system constitutes public facilities and may not be used to support or oppose political candidates or ballot measures.

No use of the system shall serve to disrupt the operation of the system by others (i.e., forwarding of chain letters to multiple users); system components including hardware or software shall not be destroyed, modified or abused in any way.

Malicious use of the system to develop programs that harass other users or gain unauthorized access to any computer or computing system and/or damage the components of a computer or computing system is prohibited.

Users are responsible for the appropriateness and content of material they transmit or publish on the system. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, or other antisocial behaviors are expressly prohibited.

Use of the system to access, store or distribute obscene or pornographic material is prohibited.

Subscriptions to mailing lists, bulletin boards, chat groups and commercial on-line services and other information services must be for the purpose of job-related professional use only.

System accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account for the authorized purpose. Users may not share their account number or password with another person or leave an open file or session unattended or unsupervised. Account owners are ultimately responsible for all activity under their account.

Users shall not seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the system, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Communications may not be encrypted so as to avoid security review.

Users should change passwords regularly and avoid easily guessed passwords.

Personal information such as addresses and telephone numbers should remain confidential when communicating on the system.

The unauthorized installation, use, storage or distribution of copyrighted software or materials on MSD computers is prohibited.

Diligent effort must be made to conserve system resources (i.e. users should frequently delete e-mail , voice messages and unused files).

Employees are reminded to be courteous to other users of the system and always conduct themselves in a professional manner. Voice mail and emails are sometimes misdirected or forwarded and my be heard or read by persons other than the intended recipient. Users should create communications with no less care, judgment and responsibility than they would use for letters written on MSD letterhead

In order to avoid accidentally disclosing message contents to unauthorized listeners, employees should not listen to voice mail messages while using the speakerphone feature.

From time to time, the MSD will make a determination on whether specific uses of the system are consistent with the regulations states above. Under prescribed circumstances non-staff use may be permitted, provided such individuals demonstrate that their use furthers the purpose and goals of the MSD. For security and administrative purposes the MSD reserves the right for authorized personnel to review system use and file content. The MSD reserves the right to remove a user account on the system to prevent further unauthorized activity. The MSD’s wide-area network provider reserves the right to disconnect the MSD to prevent further unauthorized activity.

Violation of any of the conditions of use may be cause for disciplinary action.

Confidentiality

The Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 specifically protects students' privacy. Information regarding Manson School District students should be kept confidential except for the exchange of information between professionals in the performance of their duty. Staff members pursuing student files will be asked to log their name and state the purpose for pursuing that file in the counselor's office.

The need for confidentiality and professionalism is something we all respect and should promote. Private conversations should not be held in public places.

Only teachers can enter grades in the grade book and no graded work may be displayed for public viewing.

Controversial Materials

(Materials, certain tests, questionnaires, etc. are covered under WAC 180-52-030).

No written or oral test, questionnaire, survey or examination shall be used to elicit the personal beliefs or practices of a student or his parents as to sex or religion except with the written consent of parent/guardian. (WAC 180-50-140) Any type of material involving instruction in sex education or human sexuality must be first cleared through the principal so appropriate measures may be taken to inform parents before students are involved. Any parent or legal guardian who wishes to have his/her child excused from this planned instruction may do so. Alternative educational endeavors shall be provided for those excused without causing the student any sense of embarrassment.

Copy Machine - Elementary

Copy projects can be submitted to the HELPING HANDS basket in the work room by completing the form, which gives information about the project. Staff is encouraged to make two-sided copies when possible to conserve paper.

Copy Machine - Secondary

Secondary students will not be allowed to make copies during class time without staff member, student aide or adult aide supervision. The office staff will assist in the use of the machines.

Custodial/Maintenance Requests

Teachers who need special custodial/maintenance services should complete the district form and turn it into the school principal. (see enclosed form.)

Detention

If a teacher gives "after school detention", the teacher is responsible for student supervision and detention activities. (see enclosed form.)

Discipline

In order to provide an orderly atmosphere conducive to learning, students are expected to behave appropriately. Teachers and staff can assist as supervisors/monitors of student behavior. Classroom rules should be posted in the room, should be minimal in number, and positive in approach. Student expectations should be clearly delineated and most discipline should be handled in the classroom in an atmosphere of respect and dignity. If a student's behavior is disrupting the learning of other students and the teacher's efforts to correct that behavior are unsuccessful, the student should be sent to the principal with a disciplinary referral form.

Discipline Referral

Any student sent to the office for discipline reasons will fill out a discipline referral form.

It is the teacher's responsibility to call the office to inform staff the student has left your classroom. Also the teacher must complete the discipline form prior to leaving school that day and return the form to the secretary.

Dress

As professionals and positive role models, staff members are requested to dress in a professional manner. Faded or torn jeans should not be worn, and all clothing should be neat and clean in appearance. Sweats and shorts should be reserved for physical education classes. More casual dress may be worn on special activity days as authorized by the building principal.

Emergency Procedures

Earthquake Classroom Drills:

Following the teacher’s signal, student will:

1. Immediately drop and take cover under desks or tables, along an inside wall or other protected place, or stand in doorway. Turn away from windows. Students should move with their “shelters”. Desks and tables may travel during strong ground shaking.

2. Remain in sheltered position until instructed to move. Duration of ground shaking may vary from seconds to several minutes. Allow about 60 seconds for a drill.

3. Listen for instructions The quake will produce loud noises. In order to know what to do, students will want to listen quietly.

IF INSIDE, stay inside. Move away from windows and overhead objects that may fall. Take immediate cover under desks, tables, etc. Teachers should instruct students to "drop and cover" their heads and necks with their hands. Students should make sure their heads and faces are protected from flying glass and other debris by "taking shelter," e.g. table, desk, covering arms, facing inside wall, or moving to an inside corner.

IN HALLWAYS AND STAIRWAYS where no cover is available, "drop and cover" along inside walls.

IN LIBRARIES immediately move away from windows and bookshelves. "Drop and cover" under tables or chairs.

IN LABORATORIES, if possible, extinguish Bunsen burners. Try to move away from hazardous chemicals that may spill.

When ground shaking stops, follow your school evacuation procedures. Move cautiously to the front of the building clear of dangers from overhead.

IF OUTDOORS, move away from buildings and overhead objects such as power lines. Crouch low to the ground and protect head and neck.

Evacuation Procedures

1) Office receives a threat.

2) Building principal/supervisor is informed and initiates evacuation procedures, the signal for this will be the regular fire alarm.

3) Evacuate building. Secretary calls 911 (Land line and not cell phone)

4) Secretary informs Superintendent's office (even if fire drill).

5) Superintendent then:

a. Notifies other building (if necessary).

Communicates with Transportation Supervisor to arrange student transportation (if necessary).
Handles all media and citizen's requests for information.

6) No cell phones are to be used until the "all clear" signal has been given.

Evacuation Locations

1) High school students are to walk to the bus barn under the supervision of their teachers. Students will not be allowed to go to their cars or remove them from the parking lot for any reason.

2) Elementary students go to the far end of the playground by the tennis courts.

Lock Down Procedures

1) A three-bell signal (high school) and/or a lock down announcement will be given.

2) Designated exit door supervisors will immediately head to their area of responsibility to allow students outside of the building the opportunity to get indoors. Door supervisor will then secure the doors; this should include interior hallway fire doors. Students outside of the classroom (bathrooms, hallways, etc) need to go to the nearest classroom.

3) Lockdown will include curtains and windows closed, doors locked, and not allowing students outside the classroom.

4) The email system should be used, whenever possible, so teachers can get the facts of what is happening.

5) The same signal (three bells and/or intercom) given to lockdown the building will be used to signal "all clear".

Classroom Teacher and Para Educators Responsibilities

1) Classroom staff will take their class lists when exiting.

2) Once evacuation or lockdown signal is given, staff should survey the room for foreign objects (packages, backpack left, etc.). Anything out of the ordinary (i.e. packages) should be reported to the office or door supervisor.

3) No person is allowed to return to the building, for any reason, until the "all clear" signal is given.

4) Students will be held at the play field (elementary) and bus barn (secondary) until a decision is made to return students to school or home.

5) If there is a continued safety concern, students and staff will be transported to Singleton Park and remain there until a decision is made to return students to school or home. If it is determined to send students home, parents will be notified first by KOZI radio and then directly called.

6) All employees are to stay with students until they are sent home or returned to the building. In the event students are sent home, teachers will ride the bus with their classes.

7) Parents must sign out their children with the classroom teacher so accountability for all children can be maintained. If any students remain at the holding areas and are not picked up by parents, the school will transport them home.

Emergency Student/Staff Information

The office should be notified of any change in student address, telephone numbers or parent custody, as soon as anyone becomes aware of such a change. If staff members learn of these changes before a parent has the opportunity to notify the office, please let the secretary know so that she can verify the change before a potential emergency occurs.

Staff members should make sure the office has appropriate address, telephone and emergency contact information on record for themselves. Changes should be reported to the secretary as soon as possible.

Evening Studies - Secondary

Evening studies may be taken for a study skills credit. Seventy hours will equal one-half credit. The instructor will monitor and sign off each evening if the student was actively engaged in curriculum related activities. Such activities as Email, magazine leisure reading or visiting with friends will not be counted. Students may not leave without permission and have the time count. It is the students' responsibility to act in a mature fashion to receive this credit opportunity.

Equipment Check-out

An equipment check-out sheet is required to be filled out and approved by the building principal any time school property is taken from the premises. Employees assume financial responsibility for damage and repair required for any Manson School District equipment checked-out in their possession. Equipment is to be used for job related/educational purposes only.

Extra-Curricular Activities Practice - Secondary

Coaches will notify players of the time of practice. If you go to the gym or other parts of the building or grounds, please leave a note where a student or parent may find you. Do not leave facilities before 3:30 p.m. unless it is a game situation. Please do not start personal training before 3:30.

Coaches may start practice at 3:00 p.m. with the exception that a scheduled meeting takes priority over practice. Students should be allowed to meet with teachers until 3:30 to gain academic assistance with a pre-authorization to miss the beginning of practice from their coach.

Students enrolled in “Mountains” will be excused at 3:30 and should be allowed to join practice at that time. Coaches should encourage students in this course.

Any student who has been chronically late for any class will be required to attend “Academic Academy” before attending practice.

Faculty Meetings - Elementary

Late arrival Wednesday mornings will include time for school-wide communication. Please avoid scheduling a “planned absence” for a Wednesday morning.

If you are ill on a meeting day, please arrange with a colleague to pick up a set of materials for you. Also, a copy of materials distributed at all school-wide meetings will be available in the office in the binder marked STAFF HANDOUTS.

Faculty Meetings - Secondary

Regularly scheduled faculty meetings will be held on Wednesday mornings from 7:40 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. in the library. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. Agendas will go out before the Wednesday meeting, so if you have something to discuss let the principal know ASAP.

At the beginning of the school year, all staff will be asked to sign up for two weeks of snacks for faculty meetings, as well as two weeks of staff room clean-up duty.

Family Activity Night

Wednesday night is family activity night. Faculty shall avoid assigning homework on Wednesday to be completed for Thursday. Students need to keep in mind that assignments made prior to Wednesday may still be due on Thursday. The school will try to avoid scheduling events or meetings after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening.

Field Trips

A field trip request form must be filled out and returned in the office for the principal’s signature at least two (2) weeks prior to the proposed activity. When the form is turned in, you should notify the secretary in the office and inform the cafeteria staff if your trip requires that students be out of the building over the lunch period. Bus requests for the field trip should be to the principal one week prior to the trip. Field trips may be scheduled between 8:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. unless special arrangements are made to avoid district dismissal schedules.

Field trips are required to have a ratio of one adult for each ten students. Parent volunteers may be used. A field trip permission form must be filled out and returned to the teacher before the proposed activity. Any time students are taken from school property parents must sign a field trip permission sheet.

All overnight field trips require extra paperwork. An entire packet, including medical forms, is available in the building office.

Fire Drills

By law, we need to conduct a minimum of one fire drill per month, as well as any requested by the fire department. Teachers are responsible for knowing the whereabouts of all students for whom they are responsible at all times. Should students be in the restrooms or in the halls when the fire alarm sounds, they should know to exit the building at the nearest exit door, then find their teacher outside or check in with a nearby adult. Teachers should take their attendance sheets with them to verify the present/absence of all students; missing children should be reported to the principal (or designee). When teaching children what to do in the event of a fire drill, also discuss with them that emergencies of many kinds can occur and the importance of knowing how to react in such instances.

The exit for each room should be discussed with students on the first day of school. (See attached exit plan.) Please demonstrate exit procedures for your room every period of the first day. Maps will be posted in the classroom.

Fire Drill Procedures:

1. Students should be taken to the location designated for that classroom in an orderly fashion and should remain under the supervision of the assigned teacher.

2. Students should turn their backs toward the school for safety purposes in case an explosion should occur.

3. Staff and students remain outside the building until the bell is rung.

4. The importance of taking the fire drill seriously should be stressed to

all students.

Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers will be checked on a monthly basis and initialed on the tag by the head custodian. If an extinguisher has been tampered with, then Columbia Fire Equipment will be called immediately. Adult personnel that supervise areas where extinguishers are located must immediately report the circumstances of an extinguisher being used. If the extinguisher is discharged during "horseplay", the program's budget will be billed for the recharge or the student will be responsible to pay for the recharge.

Flag Salute – Elementary

The flag salute shall be said in each homeroom class daily. This is a Washington State Law. Please teach proper flag etiquette and do not allow any disrespect. Students who choose to not say the pledge may stand respectfully and quietly.

Flag Salute - Secondary

Third period daily the flag salute should be said with respect. This is a Washington State Law. Please say the salute before or after the bulletin has been read. This should be reflected in your lesson plans. Please teach proper flag etiquette and do not allow any disrespect.

RCW28A.230.140 United States Flag Procurement, display, exercises - National Anthem. The board of directors of every school district shall cause a United States flag in good condition to be displayed during school hours upon or near every public school plant, except during inclement weather. They shall cause appropriate flag exercises to be held in each classroom at the beginning of the school day, and in every school at the opening of all school assemblies, at which exercises those pupils so desiring shall recite the pledge of allegiance.

Flammable and Hazardous Materials/Special Ventilation Projects

No processes will be permitted in classrooms, the art room or stage that require a "well-ventilated area". These processes must be taken to the shop finishing area or outside.

All flammable materials must be stored in a flammable cabinet. If you have flammable materials, please contact the principal as to where you may store these items. (Agriculture, science, art, drama, please check your areas to make sure that all flammable materials are stored properly.)

The use of hazardous materials (rubber cement, paint, etc.) in the classroom is prohibited by law. All staff needs to be informed that many substances, which were in common usage in the past, have been shown to be harmful. The best way to determine if a substance may be harmful is to read the label. If the label says to use the product in a "well ventilated area" or with "adequate ventilation" the common classroom does not meet this requirement. Also, if the label says the product is harmful, elementary age children should not use the product. All products with labels such as these should not be accessible to students or located in classrooms. The health inspector makes a yearly inspection of each classroom.

Grading

Research has shown that teachers/school staff have tremendous power in setting expectations for students to achieve at a higher level. Students should be expected to do their best. Professional judgment should be used in grading special needs students based on their ability to perform.

Students may expect quiz and test results returned within 48 hours and projects and papers graded within 5 days. If situations arise that this is not possible, a letter will be mailed home and a written copy given to the building principal stating the reason for the delay. Effective school research states immediate feedback increases student achievement and success. The Manson School District staff will make every attempt to ensure the success of our students by giving immediate feedback.

Students should not be penalized for participation in any school sponsored activity. All absences for such activities must be allowed to be made up.

Please post your criteria for grading, make expectations clear to your students, and teach the skills that you will test. Grades recorded in grade books are the official documentation for the final grade given to a student. Please keep accurate records. Additional guidelines for grade books and plan books are:

1. The front cover should have the teacher's name in large, dark letters.

2. Clearly identify subject area.

3. Clearly identify any special grading procedures.

4. Textbook/workbook numbers should be recorded in the grade book.

5. Grade books and plan books must be turned in to the principal at the end of the year.

Grading – Secondary

Teachers will be expected to have a graded activity each period. This activity should be given at the beginning of each period while teachers take roll (Bell Work). Only students in their seat at the second bell should be allowed to do the activity. The activity should be course and content related, stretch the students' thinking skills or improve students' spelling or vocabulary skills. Students with planned or excused absences should be allowed to make-up the activity. If the absence is not excused by the second day after the absence occurred, the activity can not be made up. After ten absences, a performance contract would need to be requested by the student in order to make up missed work.

Bimonthly Progress Reports - Secondary

Bimonthly progress reports will be given to the counselor for students earning a D or F in class. The teacher is responsible for notifying parents of any student who receives a D or F or whose grade has dropped one grade since the previous grade check (poor work slips) A packet will be given to each teacher at the beginning of the school year showing dates these reports are due. These progress reports will begin the second week of school. The grades are also used for ineligibility purposes.

Mid-quarter grade checks will be approximately 4 ½ weeks into the quarter. At this time, teachers will record grades on the computer for every student through the ESD grading system. Mid-quarter report cards will be printed and sent home to parents. Again, teachers are responsible for notifying parents of any student who receives a D or F or whose grade has dropped one grade since the previous grade check. (poor work slips)

Teachers will be responsible for notifying parents, at any time, in writing when students drop one grade level (e.g. from A to B or B to C) or when students drop lower than a C average in their class. A copy of that notification will be given to the principal. Please refer to Board Policy #2420 and WAC 180-44-010, RCW 28A.04.120, RCW 28A58.101.

Extra-curricular Eligibility - Secondary

All students in extra curricular activities must maintain a minimum grade average of 2.0 (C) and have no F's in order to compete in that activity. The grade check will occur beginning the second week of school.

Any student falling below a 2.0 G.P.A. or receiving an F would immediately become ineligible for extra-curricular activities. The student would be required to attend study sessions with the teacher in the class he/she is ineligible in, and continue attending practice and raise his/her grade to a 2.0 G.P.A. with no F's. The student would become eligible as soon as his/her grade improved to the 2.0 G.P.A. with no F's criteria.

The student would then be required to do a weekly grade eligibility check for the duration of the activity. If at any time the student's grades fall below a 2.0 or he/she received an F, he/she would be ineligible. The above requirement must again be met if this occurs.

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Gym & Weight Room (Upper Deck) - Secondary

All coaches and gym supervisors must make sure nothing is left in front of any door. All equipment should be properly stored. No items are to be stored in the stairwells.

Off-season weightlifters are required to purchase an AAU card for liability insurance. During the sports seasons, physicals and athletic forms must be on file before participation is allowed. A staff member must supervise the gym and weight room at all times if students are in attendance.

Hall Passes

All students must have hall passes when out of class during regular class time. Students will be sent back to class if they do not have one. Please only let students out of class for emergencies. Students are not to make phone calls during class time.

No student should be out of class for any reason without teacher permission. This permission should be for limited reasons. When a student leaves class he/she should sign in and out denoting the time leaving and reentering the class. Please retain this sign out sheet with your attendance records. Forgetting materials, bathroom breaks, drinks, etc. are NOT reasons to be out of class.

Handicapped Student Accommodations (Section 504)

As individual students are identified as handicapped, the classroom teacher may need specific training in the area of the identified handicap (e.g. training from the school nurse on danger signs of an impending asthma attack, training from a physical therapist on correct positioning of a wheelchair-bound student at his/her desk, etc.) The pages included in the back of this faculty handbook on classroom/facility accommodations are presented as examples of ways in which Section 504 handicaps may be successfully addressed with the regular education environment.

Handling Body Fluids

Contact with body fluids (blood, drainage from cuts, feces, urine and nasal secretions) presents a risk for becoming infected with a variety of germs. Examples of illnesses, which can be transmitted through body fluids, are: colds, influenza, chicken pox, mononucleosis, AIDS, and hepatitis. Whenever possible, direct skin contact with body fluids should be avoided. Gloves are recommended when direct contact with body fluids is anticipated.

Some examples of situations where gloves should be worn are: treating bloody noses, handling clothes soiled with urine or feces, treating an open wound, and cleaning up vomit.

In some instances unanticipated skin contact with body fluids may occur (e.g., when applying pressure to a bleeding injury outside the classroom). In these instances, hands should be washed with soap and water after the contact has occurred.

Rubber gloves are available if you would like to keep a few in your room for emergencies.

Harassment/Verbal Abuse

The Board of Directors recognizes its responsibility to provide a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is defined as deliberate verbal, visual or physical advances made within the work setting and unwelcome by the person for whom they are intended. Such unwelcome conduct is seen as harassment when submission to the conduct:

1. is made a term or condition of the staff member's employment or

2. results in a denial of a promotion or other career enhancing opportunities or

3. interferes with the staff member's work performance or otherwise creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

Any staff member who believes that he/she has been subjected to harassment should report the alleged harassment within sixty (60) days to one of the following: his/her supervisor, the district superintendent, the school board chairman. The staff member may consult with one of the above without filing a formal complaint. As a result of this informal conference, the district will begin action to resolve the alleged harassment on an informal basis. If the complaint cannot be resolved, than formal grievance procedures will be followed. (RCW 28A.640.202.)

Harassment/Verbal Abuse by Students

Students’ comments or actions, which intimidate or injure another person are inappropriate. Sexual or mental assaults in any form (inappropriate comments, improper touching, or indecent liberties) will not be tolerated. Students will be referred to counseling and possibly suspended. Legal action may also be taken. Any subsequent offenses could result in long-term suspension.

Faculty and staff who witness or are notified of student actions as described above shall immediately report the incident to the building principal.

Harassment Board Policy #5013

The Manson School District is committed to a positive and productive education and working environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. The district prohibits sexual harassment of students, employees, and others involved in school district activities.

Sexual harassment occurs when:

1) Submitting to the harasser's sexual demands is a stated or implied condition of obtaining an education or work opportunity or other benefit;

2) Submission to or rejection of sexual demands is a factor in an academic, work or other school-related decision affecting an individual; or

3) Unwelcome sexual or gender-directed conduct or communication interferes with an individual’s performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.

Sexual harassment can occur adult to student, student to adult, student to student, adult to adult, male to female, female to male, male to male, and female to female.

The district will take proper, equitable and remedial action within its authority on reports, complaints and grievances alleging sexual harassment that come to the attention of the district, either formally or informally. Allegation of criminal misconduct will be reported to law enforcement and suspected child abuse will be reported to law enforcement or Child Protective Services. Persons found to have been subjected to sexual harassment will have appropriate school district services made reasonably available to them and adverse consequences of the harassment shall be reviewed and remedied, as appropriate.

Engaging in sexual harassment will result in appropriate discipline or other appropriate sanctions against offending students, staff and contractors. Anyone else who engages in sexual harassment on school property or at school activities will have their access to school property and activities restricted as appropriate.

Retaliation against any person who makes or is a witness in a sexual harassment complaint is prohibited and will result in appropriate discipline. The district will take appropriate actions to protect involved persons from retaliation.

It is a violation of this policy to knowingly report false allegations of sexual harassment. Persons found to knowingly report or corroborate false allegations will be subject to appropriate discipline.

The superintendent, using existing formal and informal procedures, shall investigate and resolve complaints. All staff are responsible for receiving informal complaints and reports of sexual harassment and informing appropriate district personnel of the complaint or report for investigation and resolution. All staff are also responsible for directing individuals to the formal complaint process.

At a minimum, sexual harassment recognition and prevention and the element of this policy will be included in staff, student and regular volunteer orientation. This policy shall be posted in each district building in a place available to staff, students, parents, volunteers and-visitors. The policy shall be reproduced in each student, staff, volunteer, and parent handbook.

The superintendent shall make an annual review to assess the use and efficacy of this policy and related procedures. Recommendations for changes to this policy, if applicable, shall be included in the review. The superintendent is encouraged to involve staff, students, volunteers and parents in the review process.

Health Room Procedures - Elementary

Any student who comes to the health room must have a pass from a staff member. Please see the “Illness Screening” form for assistance with screening. If a student has been injured, an adult should accompany that student to the office.

Health - Student and Staff

Procedures for Seizures:

Should a student experience a seizure while at school, please take the following

measures :

1. Assist the student to the floor and position on his/her side.

2. Remove nearby objects, such as desks and chairs to prevent injury.

3. Loosen clothing around the student's neck if it is tight fitting.

4. Send a student to notify the principal and school secretary or nurse.

5. Time the seizure. It lasts more than five minutes, call for emergency assistance.

6. Request the school secretary to notify parents immediately.

DO NOT

1. Place anything in the student's mouth.

2. Attempt to restrain the student's movement during the seizure.

Strategies to Reduce Stress

Acknowledgment Strategies:

1. Talking about the issue.

2. Getting more information.

3. Being open to other points of views.

4. Recognizing and (responding) there is no one position.

Support Strategies:

1. Seeking out the company of others.

2. Listening/being listened to.

3. Treating oneself: self comfort

4. Thinking honest but generous thoughts about oneself.

5. Throwing oneself into tasks that give a sense of accomplishment and self worth.

Routine Strategies:

1. Keep the routine but adjust within it.

2. Specify amount of time you will suspend the routine.