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Duncan Falls Elementary 397 Oak St., PO Box 98 Duncan Falls, OH 43734

Steve Rice, Principal Pam Hartman, Assistant Principal

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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015-2016 Board of Education Franklin Local Board of Education STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY The Board of Education believes that the purpose of education in the schools of this district is to facilitate the development of the potential of each child to the fullest. The school staff seeks to recognize individual d ifferences and to encourage achievement and progress, not only in basic skills, but in the ability to think independently and critically. The school staff is concerned with helping young people to understand what the American way of life means; to believe in it and to act democratically in their relationships with others; to develop in themselves attitudes of respect and helpfulness toward others; to want and to be able to perform well some portion of the work of the world and to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to do this with satisfaction of themselves and society; to understand and use effective methods in framing the questions and tackling the problems that they encounter in their lives to the end that they may function politically, economically and socially in a democratic society. Each individual should be accepted into the educational program as s/he is. S/He shall be provided with a stimulating school environment and opportunities for learning experiences. These shall be designed to promote behavior changes that will effect continuing satisfactory adjustments to life. Since public schools belong to the people of the community, we encourage lay participation in shaping the purposes of the school. We intend to develop communications between the school and the community so that the community realizes and understands what the school is doing. We believe that every child is entitled to sincere respect and should be made to feel welcome and accepted in the school program. S/He should be provided with a warm and friendly atmosphere in which to work and learn, likewise, this same respect should be shown to the school staff. The "Statement of Philosophy" of this district shall be a living document which reflects the contributions of staff members as well as the attitude and direction of the Board of Education. Moreover, it must be augmented and implemented by statements of philosophy and purposes which have been cooperatively developed at the elementary, junior high school, and high school levels in this district. " "

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Principal’s Message 3 Goals of Duncan Falls Elementary 4 District Calendar 5 Code of Conduct 6 School Dances 6 Chain of Command 7 Playground Rules 7 Expectations of S.H.A.R.P. Students 8 School Board Policy on Drug-Free 9 Emergency Medical Forms 9 Student Medication 9 Immunizations 9 Admission Requirements 9 Open Enrollment 10 Attendance Procedure 10 Early Dismissal and Returning to School 10 Breakfast/Lunch Program 10 Child Custody 10 Fire and Tornado Drills 10 Parent Pick-up/Student Supervision 10 Head Lice 11 Recess 11 School Closings 11 Shorts 11 Student Dress Code 11 Textbooks 12 Transportation 12 No Child Left Behind 12 Bell Schedule 12 Grading 12 Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying 12 Possible Consequences 14 Advertising in the Building 14 Administration of Student Records 14 Copies 16 Notification of Rights 17 Conceal and Carry Law 18 Technology Acceptable Use Policy 19 Video Surveillance 20 "

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Principal's Message: Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! We are pleased to have your child (children) attend Duncan Falls Elementary. This handbook will help you better understand the day-to-day procedures of our school, but is not all inclusive of board policies. The faculty and staff are looking forward to a successful year for every student at Duncan Falls Elementary. We are committed to providing opportunities to maximize student potential, develop positive relationships, and ensure a safe learning environment. We are proud of the achievements of our students, faculty, and school Come to school meet us, talk to us, ask questions, and volunteer your time and energy. Your involvement and cooperation will show your child that you value his/her education. Let's work together! Yours in Education, Mr. Rice

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The mission of Duncan Falls Elementary School, We are here to learn, to be responsible, and respectful.

GOALS Curriculum * To establish a manageable curriculum that is based on learner outcomes and individual student needs. Professional Development * To develop a school-wide plan connecting the professional development needs of the staff to the improvement of student performance. Technology * To provide staff with the equipment, time, and training necessary to integrate technology into the curriculum. School/Community Relations * To develop a listing of community resources. * To promote an awareness of school resources that are available to the community. Support Services * To establish a consistent, effective, discipline plan for bus transportation. * To provide safe, timely transportation for students. * To establish an educational communication program on nutritional needs. "To provide appealing nutritional menus that will encourage healthy eating habits. Facilities * To provide and maintain adequate facilities which are safe, attractive and modern. Office hours * Our office hours are from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Visitors * All visitors must report to the office upon entering the building. All visitors must register in the office and

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Meaningful student discipline must be developed and shared by the home, the community, and the school. We want our students to have a positive and enjoyable experience at Duncan Falls Elementary School. We believe that discipline has two major purposes: 1) securing an atmosphere that makes learning possible, and 2) helping each child develop self-control. It is necessary that classrooms and schools be settings where effective learning can occur. Students and school personnel have been assured of and have a right to a safe and orderly teaching/learning environment. To ensure that an atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth are present, standards for student behavior have been developed which include provisions relating to respect for self, other people, property, duly constituted authority, and the educational process.

GUIDELINES

The following are general guidelines from which all specific rules and regulations of this school are derived. 1. DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL. A student shall not

cause a disruption of normal school activities. Methods of disruption, for example, may come from appearance, noise or motions.

2. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. A student shall not cause or attempt damage to school or private property.

3. ASSAULT. A student shall not cause physical injury, or threaten to cause physical injury, to any other student. A student shall not place any other person in danger, regardless of intent, by failing to obey an established rule.

4. DANGEROUS WEAPONS AND INSTRUMENTS. A student shall not possess, handle or conceal any weapon or instrument capable of harming another student.

5. TOBACCO. A student shall not possess, use, transmit or conceal tobacco in the school building, on school grounds, or at any school function off school grounds.

6. SUBSTANCE ABUSE. A student shall not possess, use, transmit, buy, sell, provide, conceal or be under the influence of any controlled substance or counterfeit controlled substance. Substances taken while under the care, and as prescribed by a physician, and in accordance with school policy are exempted from this rule.

7. INSUBORDINATION. Students shall not fail to obey the instructions, requests or rules of any employee of this school district or any individual given authority over students by school personnel.

8. PROFANITY AND/OR OBSCENE LANGUAGE. A student shall not use profanity or obscene language, either written or verbal, including the use of obscene gestures, signs, pictures or publications.

9. TRUANCY AND TARDINESS. Truancy is declared when a student is absent from school without school authorization and parent consent. Repeated cases of tardiness shall be considered a violation of this rule.

10. THEFT: A student shall not take, without permission, the public property or equipment of the school district or the personal property of any student or staff member.

11. SCHOOL BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS: For safety reasons, all students are expected to follow all rules, regulations and requests of the bus driver.

12. CHEATING, PLAGIARISM, FALSEHOOD WITH THE INTENT TO DECEIVE: Any form of plagiarism, cheating or intent to deceive shall not be permitted. Examples include copying, lying, cheating on tests or use of someone else's work.

15. POSSESSION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: Most electronic equipment necessary in school is supplied by the school. Students are not permitted to bring: beepers, laser lights or other paging devices without the permission of the building principal. The property will be confiscated and disciplinary action may be taken.

16. HARASSMENT/BULLYING: Harassment of student(s) by another student is a violation of federal law. Harassment includes but is not limited to: sexual harassment (the unwelcome advances or any form of improper physical contact or sexual remark), physical harassment that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive situation, including racial slurs. Any student who believes that they are being harassed should report the incident to the principal. These reports will be taken seriously and may result in suspension, expulsion, or reported to the proper law enforcement officials.

17. PROFANITY AND OBSCENE GESTURES: A student shall not use profane or obscene language, motions, signs and writing.

18. GAMING: A student shall not engage in card playing or any act of gambling.

19. PUBLIC INDECENCY: A student shall not be a party to public display of affection. Examples: kissing, petting, indecent exposure.

SCHOOL DANCES

Dances held at the elementary school will be for students K-5 only.

CHAIN OF COMMAND If you have any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of our school or your child's education, please speak to the staff member directly involved first, and as soon as is convenient. In many cases, the passage of time prevents an acceptable solution. Should your questions and/or concerns continue following that conference, the next person on our chain of command should be contacted. There are two chains of command regarding our particular building, depending on your questions or concerns. For questions/concerns regarding any building staff member, student, district or building policy and/or rule, the chain of command is as follows: STAFF MEMBER - BUILDING PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDENT - BOARD OF EDUCATION. For questions/concerns regarding the operation of our buses the chain of command is as follows: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - SUPERINTENDENT - BOARD OF EDUCATION

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PLAYGROUND RULES

1. Students are to use the restroom before leaving the building, and should reenter the building only with the permission of the playground teacher or aide.

2. Students sent inside should be accompanied by another student who can relate the reason and/or reasons to the appropriate personnel, and return information to the sending playground teacher.

3. NO FOOD OR SNACKS ARE PERMITTED on the playground or outside the cafeteria area, except when provided by room mothers or teachers during parties.

4. Students are to be disciplined toward safe play. GOOD MANNERS AND GOOD BEHAVIOR are expected of all students during recess. This means:

a. NO FIGHTING OR ROUGH PLAY b. DO NOT PULL ON OTHER CHILDREN'S

CLOTHING c. DO NOT PICK UP OR CARRY other children d. DO NOT THROW any objects which could harm another person. Leave dirt, sand, rocks, sticks, and/or snow on the ground. e. DO NOT PLAY NEAR OR ON THE

FENCES. f. DO NOT KICK OR THROW GRAVEL OR STONES. 5. BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER

SKATES, TENNIS BALLS, HARDBALLS, BATS and any other types of small balls ARE PROHIBITED DURING SCHOOL HOURS. If riding a bike to school, please lock it up to the bicycle rack.

6. When the recess whistle blows, students are to line up in a safe manner, without stopping to play. 7. Students should report any injuries to the nearest

duty teacher who will determine procedures needed. Any case of suspected injury to the neck, head or spinal area, should be reported to the office without attempting to move the injured.

8. Students are to be quiet when leaving and entering the building for recess.

9. NO STUDENT MAY LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS during school hours without the approval of the student's teacher, parents and the approval of the building principal. 10. Leave toys at home. No playground equipment

may be brought from home. 11. Stay in full view of adults on duty (stay out of dug-

outs). 12. Play tag in grassy areas only (gentle touches). 13. Ball diamonds are for kick ball games only. This

is the only area where balls may be kicked. 14. Swings: a. One student per swing. b. Swing sitting down... NO STANDING ON

THE SEATS. c. Swing forward.. NO SIDEWAYS SWINGING OR TWISTING d. ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT

SWINGING ARE TO STAY CLEAR OF SWING AREA, (WAIT AT A SAFE DISTANCE).

e. DO NOT JUMP OFF THE SWINGS. f. HOLD ON WITH BOTH HANDS. g. DO NOT CLIMB ON THE SUPPORT POLES OF THE

SWINGS. 15. Climbing Equipment: a. DO NOT OVERLOAD AN ITEM. b. SITTING ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT in such a

manner as to limit or prohibit access of other students IS PROHIBITED. Jump ropes are FOR JUMPING ONLY. DON'T TAKE JUMP ROPES on swings or climbing equipment.

16. Students are to remain on the blacktop and mulch when the grass is wet and muddy.

17. RUNNING on the blacktop is ONLY PERMITTED IN THE BASKETBALL AREA FOR THOSE PLAYING BASKETBALL. ENCOURAGE GROUP GAMES: TAG, ETC., ONTO THE SAFE GRASSY AREAS.

18. TETHER BALLS: a. Encourage rules that PERMIT THE GREATEST

NUMBER OF STUDENTS to participate. (i.e. maximum of 2 games per period.)

b. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO SIT ON THE TETHER BALLS. EXPECTATIONS OF S.H.A.R.P. STUDENTS In order to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning, students must demonstrate the following traits: Safe, Honest, Ambitious, Respectful, and Polite It is the school's responsibility to create an environment which encourages such behavioral traits, provides predetermined consequences for failing to meet these established guidelines, and to reward those who do fulfill these expectations. It is also every adult's responsibility to model all five desired traits at all times. Children cannot, and should not, be expected to conduct themselves in a manner which adults cannot themselves attain. S.H.A.R.P. students will be rewarded on a monthly basis. All children attending Duncan Falls Elementary School are expected to be: 1. SAFE A Safe child is one who.. ... keeps his hands and feet to himself ... walks (except in designated running area)

does not endanger others, either by use of force or instruments

2. HONEST An Honest child is one who.. ... does his own work . tells the truth . . does not hide the truth 3. AMBITIOUS An Ambitious child is one who . . does his work to the best of his ability 4. RESPECTFUL A Respectful child is one who.. ... obeys the requests/instructions of adults ... treats others as he would expect to be treated by others . does not take or damage property belonging to others .. is not wasteful 5. POLITE A Polite child is one who.. .. uses acceptable language . conducts himself in a manner which does not prevent others

from hearing or taking part in lessons

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SCHOOL BOARD POLICY ON

DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS Philosophy Statement: The Franklin Local School District recognizes its responsibilities to provide all students with an environment conducive to learning. The presence of alcohol and other drugs in the schools or students with alcohol and other drug problems is a deterrent to learning, thereby limiting, interfering with, or inhibiting the primary responsibility vested in the educational system. The Franklin Local Board of Education recognizes student alcohol and other drug use as wrong and harmful. Student alcohol and other drug use is a community problem requiring a community solution. Since the school district is an integral part of the community, it is in the best interest of the community that steps be taken to promote, enhance, and maintain a drug-free school environment. The District also recognizes that alcohol and other drug use may lead to addiction, a treatable medical disease. In response, it is the policy to provide discipline as well as positive action to address alcohol and other drug use and/or dependency. In developing this policy, the Board has tried to maintain a balance between compassion and aide to the students suffering from alcohol and other drug use, and the protection of the academic environment of student who wish to learn. It is recognized that the rights. of students who do not use alcohol and other drugs must be protected. They should not have to be exposed to the possibility of being involved in illegal activities. The Board recognizes that the rights of administrators and teachers to perform their duties must be protected. They must take their place as educators and not perform the duties of police or a diagnostician. Additionally, it is important to recognize that the school district is not a treatment program. Diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare are intervention/referral, and support/guidance. The Board of Education is responsible for establishing a policy and directing its implementation. It carries these duties out through the District administrators and Drug- Free Schools Program Coordinator's Office. The Board calls upon the administrators, faculty, staff, parents and students to collectively ensure the policy's success.

Policy Statement

The Board shall not permit any student to possess, transmit, conceal, consume, show evidence of having consumed, use, offer for sale, or buy any alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, un-prescribed drugs, look alike drugs or any mind-altering substance while on school grounds or facilities; at school-sponsored events; in other situations under the authority of the District; or in controlled vehicles. Included in this prohibition are any substances represented as a controlled substance, nonalcoholic beers, steroids, tobacco, tobacco products, and drug paraphernalia.

Students found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action as described within the Student Code of Conduct up to and including expulsion and referral for prosecution. A reduction in penalty may be granted if the student receives professional assistance. Professional assistance may include but not be limited to an alcohol/drug education program; assessment with follow-through based on the assessment findings; counseling; outpatient treatment; or inpatient treatment. Students who need to take prescription or nonprescription medications must adhere to the policies of the Board of Education. For purposes of the policy, "drugs" shall mean: A. All dangerous controlled substances as so designated and

prohibited by state and/or federal law or regulation; B. All chemicals which release toxic vapors; C. All alcoholic beverages; D. Any prescription or patent drug, except those for which

permission to use in school has been granted pursuant to Board policy;

E. Anabolic steroids; F. Any substance that is a "look alike" to any of the above; and G. Tobacco in any form. Education/Prevention: The District will take a comprehensive, progressive, age-appropriate approach in the development of curricula and programs which promote positive life skills development and an awareness of the consequences associated with alcohol and other drug use. The guidelines, goals, and objectives for prevention/education development will be based on information provided through the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Prevention and Education Resource Center. Additionally, opportunities for continued alcohol and other drug use prevention and intervention, staff training, and awareness will be made available in order to enhance the consistent implementation of success of this policy.

Intervention/Referral It shall be the policy of the Franklin Local Schools to provide-an intervention process designed to confront problem behaviors within students which may indicate alcohol and other drug use. Intervention strategies will reflect a collaboration of staff, administrators, guidance, and the Drug-Free Schools Program Coordinator. Intervention strategies will be initiated but not limited to the following circumstances:

A. Students seeking help; B. Students exhibiting inappropriate, unusual or a typical behavior; and C. Disciplinary action involving violations of this policy and the Student Code of Conduct. A working relationship should exist among the District and local professional agencies in order to enhance familiarity, communication, referral, and follow-up. Students successfully completing an inpatient treatment program will not be penalized for days missed from school. Students will be recognized as absent due to medical reasons. Every effort will be made by the Franklin Local Schools to maintain contact with the treatment agency and provide academic instructional materials. Additionally, every effort will be made by the District to assure that students successfully transition back into the school environment.

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Support/Guidance

The Franklin Local Schools recognize the importance of guidance activities, which provide support to student who are experiencing problems either directly or indirectly due to alcohol and other drug use. Therefore, programs such as individual guidance, support groups, and mentorship programs may be utilized as a means of providing support and guidance to students within the school environment. Such activities may also be provided which promote drug-free lifestyles and support for students who are concerned in regard to a loved one's alcohol or other drug use.

Parent/Community

Parent involvement must coincide with school efforts in order for significant and consistent positive impact in regard to student alcohol and other drug use. Therefore, through the community arm of the Drug-Free Schools Program and guidance plan, parent education programs may be made available to the community. These programs will focus on Parental prevention and intervention strategies.

Other Policies Governing Student alcohol And Other Drug Use

The Franklin Local Board of Education has adopted a comprehensive code of conduct policy for students involved in curricular and extracurricular activities. Students and parents should be aware of the requirements of this policy, which governs student behavior both within the school environment and the community. This policy represents a common philosophy regarding alcohol and other drug use and is administered in a similar fashion. Franklin Local Drug-Free School Program. The Franklin Local Schools may employ a Drug- Free Schools Program Coordinator. This position provides the District with assurance of policy development and implementation as well as comprehensive program planning and services to meet the concerns of students, parents, community, and faculty. The Drug-Free Schools Program Coordinator reports directly to the principal and is responsible for district wide prevention and intervention strategies. These strategies are implemented within the following four areas: A. Intervention and support programs and activities; B. Curriculum and resource development;

C. Student involvement programs and activities; and

D. Community awareness and advocacy

Anabolic Steroid:

The Superintendent or designee shall conspicuously post the following in the locker rooms of each of the District's buildings that includes any grade higher than sixth grade: "Warning: Improper use of anabolic steroids may cause serious or fatal health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, growth deformities, infertility, personality changes, severe acne, and baldness. Possession, sale, or use of anabolic steroids with a valid prescription is a crime punishable by a fine and imprisonment."

EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS: These forms are required by law to be on file in the office. They will be issued the first day of school or at the time of enrollment, and are expected to be returned in a timely manner. They are used for emergency situations, parent notifications, and field trips. Students may be denied participation in school activities until these records are on file.

STUDENT MEDICATION

The Franklin Local School District recommends and encourages parents to make every effort to medicate their children at times other than the regularly scheduled school day. II, however, it becomes necessary for a student to receive medication during the school day, the Physician's Request for the Administration of Oral Medication by School Personnel and Parent's request for the Administration of Oral Medication by School Personnel must be completed and on file before any medication will be administered. THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE MEDICATION IS PRESCRIPTION OR NON- PRESCRIPTION. THIS POLICY INCLUDES ITEMS SUCH AS ASPIRIN, TYLENOL AND COUGH DROPS.

IMMUNIZATIONS In order to safeguard the school community from the spread of certain communicable diseases and in recognition that prevention is a means of combating the spread of disease, the Board of Education requires all students to be immunized against polio myelitis, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, pertussis and tetanus in accordance with statutes, unless specifically exempt for medical or other reasons. A student may be exempted from immunization upon the presentation of the written objection of his/her parent or guardian or the written certification of the physician that such immunization is medically contraindicated.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Policy requires that each child (grades K-12) who registers for entrance to school provide: a. his/her birth certificate or similar documentation authorized by law as proof of age and birth date; b. a certified copy of any custody order or decree together with any modification in such an order or decree; c. immunization records; d. proof of residence; e.. students entering kindergarten should be 5 on or before August 1.

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OPEN ENROLLMENT

PROCEDURE/REQUIREMENTS

Franklin Local School District has an open enrollment policy to allow a limited number of students from adjoining school districts to attend school here based upon a first come, first served basis. These students must maintain a minimal level of academic performance, attendance, and behavior in order to remain here. Application must be submitted each year through the Board of Education Office.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE

If your child is absent: a. Please call the school between 8:00 and

9:15 a.m. to report your child absent for the day. The phone number is 674-5211.

b. If a call is not received, we will call you at home or work following the start of school. e. Please send a note with your child the day he/she

returns to school if either a or b have not been accomplished.

This procedure is in conjunction with Franklin Local Missing Child Responsibility. Students taking vacations during the regular school year must obtain all assignments before leaving and hand in those assignments on the first day they return to school. Parents must notify the principal in writing one week prior to the vacation. The Franklin Local Schools place great value upon the educational opportunities afforded its students. It is the responsibility of the school to provide the background and the discipline to enable students to grow into productive adult citizens. Regular school attendance is an important step in the development of .punctuality and regularity which contribute to helping students accept their responsibilities in everyday life. The cooperative efforts of both the parent and the school to encourage each student to attend school on a regular basis shall provide the best quality educational opportunities available.

EARLY DISMISSAL AND RETURNING TO SCHOOL

A student who returns during the school day should report to the office, along with the parent/guardian, and sign the registration sheet designated for this purpose. No students will be allowed to leave school prior to dismissal time without the parent reporting to the school office to sign for the student's release. No student will be released to a person other than the custodial parent(s) without a permission note signed by the custodial parents or other legal authorization. All instances of this nature require proper notification by parent/guardian and approval by the principal. Please refer to the back side of the emergency care card to list adults with parental permission to pick up students from school. NOTE: Please update information as it changes throughout the school year.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM

Breakfast: Franklin Local School District recognizes the importance of a good start to the day. Breakfast will now be available to all students free of charge. Lunch: Hot lunches are served in our cafeteria. Prices are $2.05 Applications may be obtained in the office for free or reduced price lunches. Reduced lunches are $.40 and milk may be purchased for $.35.

CHILD CUSTODY Parents have an obligation to inform the school any time the custody of a child changes. We will need to see any copy of court orders pertaining to a child's custody. If appropriate, parents should review the custody situation with the child's new teacher at the beginning of each school year.

FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS FIRE - when the fire bell rings: 1. Students sitting near windows--close them. 2. Leave all books and materials on your desk. 3. Form lines and proceed in single file. 4. The fire route for each classroom is posted on a card--know the

fire route for each room where you have class. 5. If an exit is blocked, proceed directly to the alternate exit listed

on the classroom card. 6. Walk quickly and quietly to the designated exit and stay with

your class at least 50 feet from the building. Do not run. 7. A signal will be given to return to class. 8. Students should not talk during the drill. Tornado - when the tornado drill is announced: 1. Students sitting near windows - open them. 2. Leave all books and materials on your desk. 3. Form lines and proceed quietly in single file. Do not run. Stay

together in class groups. 4. The disaster drill route and shelter area for each

classroom is posted. Know the route and shelter area for each room where you have class.

5. A signal will be given to return to class. 6. If there is insufficient time to get to the shelter area, go to the

inside wall of the classroom away from windows. Squat down with head on knees or get under furniture.

7. Students should not talk during the drill.

REMAIN CALM - PANIC CAN COST LIVES

PARENT PICK-UP/STUDENT SUPERVISION

Parent pick-up students will be dismissed at 3:30p.m. A note shall be given to the office in the morning to indicate that your child will be picked up. Walkers will be dismissed at the same time as parent pick-up. At no time should students or parents walk between busses.

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Before School - Children who walk to school or who ride their bikes to school are not to arrive until 8:50a.m. No students are allowed into the buildings until the 8:50 a.m. bell rings. Students who arrive earlier than this are unsupervised. The school cannot be responsible for the supervision of children who arrive before 8:50 a.m. After School - School is dismissed at 3:30 p.m. Children who walk or ride their bikes to school are to leave the school grounds promptly and safely. They are not to stay on the school grounds as they are unsupervised. The School cannot be responsible for the supervision of children who remain on the school grounds after dismissal. To and From School - The school is directly responsible for supervision of students only while they are on school property. Once they leave school property this supervision becomes the responsibility of the parents. The school will cooperate with parents in stressing the rules of safety to and from school.

"HEAD LICE"

Pediculosis Capitis ;¥534Q As per Board policy, a student who is found to be infested with lice or nits will be sent home. However, in the event a parent cannot come to remove the student from school at that time, he/she will be sent home at the end of the school day. All school age students in the family of the infested student will also be excluded unless otherwise documented by the examining personnel and found free of lice or nits. Parents of students excluded because of head lice will be instructed on treatment and be advised of the exclusion policy and procedures for return to school after the head lice have been eliminated. Each school has on hand educational material to help parents understand and treat lice.

RETURN TO SCHOOL PROCEDURE A student may return to school as soon as appropriate measures are taken to insure that the student is free of lice and nits. Documentation of this assurance must be obtained through personal inspection by school personnel to see that no lice or nits are present on the student's head. Parents should bring their child to school before the school day starts to seek this documentation.

SUSTAINED ABSENCE OF THE EXCLUDED STUDENT

In the event a student has not returned to school after five (5) days from the date of the exclusion, the Attendance Officer will be notified by the building principal for appropriate action. If a student has not returned to school by the end of the seventh (7) day, the building principal will notify the Muskingum County Children Services Board, who will offer assistance and/or appropriate action.

RECESS

When weather permits, all students are expected to go out to the playground with their class. Recess will be held outdoors when there is not substantial precipitation or accumulation of ice or snow on the playground, and when the temperature is not excessively cold. When the wind chill factor or the temperature falls below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the students will remain inside. Therefore, it is important that children are properly dressed for the weather. In cases where parents feel it is absolutely necessary that the child does not go outside for recesses, a note requesting this must be sent each day. During recess play periods, students will be supervised by school personnel.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

When an emergency such as inclement weather forces the school to close, it will be announced on the local radio stations. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL TO INQUIRE IF THE SCHOOL IS CLOSED. Listen for emergency information on the following stations: WHIZ AM-FM 102.5 WYBZ 107.3 FM WVVJM 106 FM Franklin Local School District Web Site: http://www.franklin-local.k12.oh.us

SHORTS Shorts may be worn from March 31 thru October 31.

STUDENT DRESS CODE Realizing that any policy is only as effective as the capacity to enforce it, the Board of Education has authorized the principal to refuse attendance of students who do not conform to the mutually adopted code. The purpose of any dress code is: A. To ensure an educational atmosphere that will be conducive

to learning. B. To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students. To reinforce the importance of proper dress and grooming for the attainment of life goals and career success. 1. No article of clothing shall be worn which defames any

person, the school, the community, or the nation. 2. No article of clothing shall be worn that distracts from the

educational process. 3. No articles of clothing or jewelry associated with tobacco,

alcoholic beverages, or drugs will be worn. 4. Immodest, obscene or suggestive wording or symbols on

any clothing will not be permitted at school. 5. Each student shall take it upon himself/herself to dress

cleanly and neatly. 6. Shorts may be worn from March 31 thru October 31. 7. Proper footwear is required at all times. For the safety of

students gym shoes (sneakers) are required during physical education classes. For safety reasons, Physical Education teachers may request that jewelry be removed.

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8. Hats are not to be worn inside the building except without ·the permission of the principal.

9. Footwear must be worn at all times. No "flip flops."

10. Clothing should be worn in the manner in which it was designed (i.e., shoes tied, shirt right side out, etc.)

11. Spaghetti straps are not permitted.

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks are furnished by the Franklin Local Board of Education. Each book is marked with a school stamp and a number. A child's book numbers are recorded at the beginning of the year and that child is responsible for returning those books in reasonable condition at the end of the year. If a book is lost, the final grade report may be withheld. Some cost may also be involved for books that have been damaged.

TRANSPORTATION (School Bus or Parent):

Students will take the same form of transportation home each day unless school personnel are informed in writing of any changes. (If you are unsure that your child can get this note to staff, please call to verify.) Students riding buses will not be dropped at another stop without written permission. Bus students will not be permitted to stay and wait for parents without written permission. After school transportation involving changes needs to be addressed every day. Your cooperation with this matter would be greatly appreciated.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that schools annually notify Parents and students of their rights. The following forms can be obtained in the school office or the Board of Education: 1. Right to Review Teacher Qualifications 2. Rights with Respect to Students Education Record 3. Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment

BELL SCHEDULE 8:50 Students enter building 9:00 Classes begin 10:45-12:55 Lunch served 3:25 Parent Pick-Up Students Dismissed Bus Dismissals

GRADING Kindergarten Reporting in this grade will consist of a report card with descriptive marks and a narration. Descriptive marks will be: 0 = Outstanding S = Satisfactory NF = Needs to focus and attention in this area X = Working below grade level

NA = Not assessed Grades 1-2 Reporting in these grades will consist of a report card with descriptive marks and a narration. Descriptive marks will be: 0 = 90-100 Excellent Achievement S = 80-89 Satisfactory Achievement S- = 70-79 Minimum Acceptable Achievement N = 60-69 Needs to Improve U = Below 60 Unsatisfactory Achievement Grades 3-5 Reporting in these grades will be by report card using the following marking system: A 90-100 Excellent Achievement B 80-89 Good Achievement C 70 - 79 Satisfactory Achievement D 60-69 Minimum Acceptable Achievement F - below Passing All other matters not covered in this handbook will be in compliance with the Franklin Local School District Board Policy.

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING

Introduction The Board shall develop this policy in consultation with parents, school employees, school volunteers, students and community members. Prohibitions Harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students in the school environment can substantially interfere with their ability to learn, perform and feel safe. Therefore, any conduct, communication, activity, or practice that occurs at any time, on school property, on a school bus, or during any school sponsored event and at the times and/or places set forth in the Code of Student Conduct, that constitutes harassment, intimidation, or bullying involving students shall be strictly prohibited. Students who are determined to have engaged in such behavior (including any student found responsible for harassment, intimidation, or bullying by an electronic act) are subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension or expulsion from school. Further, any such conduct, communication, activity, or practice should be immediately reported to the building principal or other responsible school employee.

Procedures, Investigation and Documentation To implement this policy and to address the existence of harassment, intimidation, or bullying in the schools, the following procedures shall be followed: A Students must report acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to teachers, district employees, and/or school administrators; B. The parents or guardians of students should file written reports

of suspected harassment, intimidation, or bullying with the building principal or other appropriate administrator;

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C. Teachers and other school staff who witness acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying or receive student report of harassment, intimidation, or bullying shall notify school administrators;

D. School administrators shall and document any written or oral reports;

E. School administrators shall notify both the custodial parent or guardian of a student who commits acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying and the custodial parent or guardian of students against whom such acts were committed, and allow access to any written reports pertaining to the incident, to the extent permitted by O.R.C. §3319.321 and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

F. The District shall respond to complaints of sexual harassment and discrimination by following the procedures in Board Policy 10.06. Victims or other persons may report suspected acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying anonymously by addressing a letter to the head administrator of the school building where the student or the alleged perpetrator attends school or works. Students are prohibited from filing false reports of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Individuals who are found to have knowingly filed a false bullying report will be disciplined in accordance with the Districts disciplinary code and may be subject to suspension or other disciplinary action.

Definition of Harassment, Intimidation, Or Bullying

In accordance with this policy, "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" means any intentional written, verbal, electronic, or physical act that a student has exhibited toward another particular student more than once and the behavior both:

A. Causes mental or physical harm to the other student; and

B. Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that is creates and intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment

For the purposes of this policy, an "electronic act" means an act committed through the use of a cellular telephone, computer, pager, personal communication device, or other electronic communication device. "Harassment, intimidation, or bullying" also includes violence within a dating relationship. The behavior prohibited by this policy is marked by the intent to ridicule, humiliate or intimidate the victim. In evaluating whether conduct constitutes harassment, intimidation, or bullying, special attention should be paid to the words chosen or actions taken, whether such conduct occurred in front of others or was communicated to others, how the perpetrator interacted with the victim, and the motivation, either admitted or appropriately inferred, of the perpetrator.

Conduct Constituting Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying

Such conduct can take any forms and can include many different behaviors having overt intent to ridicule, humiliate or intimidate another student Examples of such conduct included, but are not limited to: A. Physical violence and/or attacks. B. Verbal taunts, name-calling, and put-downs. C. Threats and intimidation (through words and/or gestures). D. Extortion or stealing of money and/or possessions. E. Exclusion from the peer group or spreading rumors. F. Repetitive and hostile behavior with the intent to harm others

through the use of information and communication technologies and other Web-based/online sites (also known as "cyber bullying"), such as the following:

1. Posting slurs on Web sites where students congregate or on Weblogs (personal online journals or diaries);

2. Sending abusive or threatening instant messages; 3. Using camera phones to take embarrassing

photographs of students and posting them online; and 4. Using Web sites to circulate gossip and rumors to other

students; 5. Excluding others from an online group by falsely reporting them for inappropriate language to Internet service providers.

Retaliation is Prohibited

Retaliation against those who file a complaint or participate in the investigation of the complaint is prohibited. Therefore, filing a complaint or otherwise reporting harassment, intimidation, or bullying will not reflect upon the student's status, nor will it affect future employment, grades, or work assignments. Further, the administrator is directed to implement strategies for protecting a victim from retaliation following a report.

Disciplinary Interventions

When acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying are verified and a disciplinary response is warranted, students are subject to the full range of disciplinary consequences. However, such discipline shall not infringe on any student's rights under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Publication, Training, Immunity and Board

SUMMARY This policy shall appear in any student handbooks, and in any publications that set forth the comprehensive rules, procedures, and standards of conduct for schools and students in the district. Information regarding the policy shall be incorporated into employees training materials. A school district employee, student, or volunteer shall be individually immune from liability in a civil action for damages arising from reporting an incident in accordance with the policy if that person reports an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying promptly in good faith and in compliance with the procedures as specified in the policy. The district administration will semi-annually provide the president of the Board a written summary of all reported incidents and post the summary on the district website to the extent permitted by state and federal student privacy laws.

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POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES

Students not following school policy/rules may receive one of the following: DETENTION: Students may be assigned detention during recess or after school. Parents are responsible for the transportation of their child from after school detention. Repeated detentions may result in the following:

Conference with Parent/Teacher/Principal In-School Suspension Saturday School suspension Loss of privileges (field trips, assemblies, dances, etc.)

2. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION: The Principal may assign a student to ISS. Students shall be assigned work by their individual teachers. These assignments will count as grades.

3. SATURDAY SCHOOL: Students assigned Saturday School will attend on Saturday morning from 8 a.m. until noon. Saturday school will be held at Duncan Falls Elementary. Parents are responding for the transportation of their child to and from Saturday school.

4. SUSPENSION (RC 3316.66): The Principal is permitted to suspend a student from 1 to 10 days. School work, homework, tests, quizzes, projects may be made up the first time a student is suspended. The student will receive a "0" for any work missed as a result of additional suspensions. It is the student's responsibility to obtain assignments. Assignments must be submitted to the classroom teachers the first day the student returns to school.

5. EXPULSION (RC 3316.66): The superintendent is permitted to expel a student from 1 to 80 days.

6. EMERGENCY REMOVAL: This is the immediate removal from the school or a school activity because the student's presence threatens the safety of others, or is disrupting the educational process.

7. LOSS OF PRIVILEGES: Misbehavior may result in loss of privileges. These may include, but are not limited to: dances, assemblies, field trips, hall passes, etc.

8. The building Principal reserves the right to make decisions on topics not addressed in the student handbook.

Advertising in the Building

Posted materials from outside sources must be approved by the Principal.

Administration of Student Records

The Franklin Local School District Board of Education recognizes each student's right to privacy. To this end, student records and information shall be maintained in a manner which will protect this privacy.

"Education Records" means those records, files, documents and other materials, subject to the exceptions listed hereinafter, which contain information directly related to a pupil and are maintained by the District or a school within the District, or by an employee of the District. Education records do not include records of instructional, supervisory, and administrative personnel and educational personnel ancillary thereto which are in the sole possession of such personnel and unavailable to any other person except a substitute. Records maintained after an individual is no longer a student in attendance that are not directly related to the individual's attendance are not education records. The Franklin Local School District maintains pupil education records necessary for the discharge of its educational responsibilities and in satisfaction of local, state and federal requirements. Pupil education records are and shall remain the property of the District, are intended primarily for the internal use of the District, and are confidential. No records shall be kept which reflect the political, religious, or other private activities or beliefs of pupils. Student records shall contain only the data required by appropriate state administrative regulation, such data and information as are needed to enhance the student's education, and such data needed for appropriate educational programming. The Superintendent or designee shall be the custodian of all pupil education records; provided, however, that each building principal or his/her designee shall be responsible for record maintenance and access within his/her building. Pupils and their parents and guardians have a continuing duty to inform the custodian of any changes in education records.

Disclosure of Student Records

Student education records and related information shall be held to be private. No disclosure, release, transfer or other communication of such records and related information shall be permitted orally, in writing, by electronic means or by any other means except as outlined below. 1. Any employee of the Board of Education and the school

health personnel assigned to the schools may have access to a student's record to the extent necessary to carry out the school's educational function or to aid and assist the individual student within the educational setting. Approved contractors, consultants, volunteers or other parties to who the District has outsourced services or functions may have access to records as needed for the specific tasks assigned upon approval of the principal and under the supervision of a professional staff member.

2. Information may be released to other schools or school systems in which the student intends to enroll when the records have been requested by the school or school system.

3. Certain federal, state, and local officials may have access to student information as provided by law or administrative regulations. All such requests shall be referred to the Superintendent.

4. Information may be released in connection with a student's application for or receipt of financial aid.

5. Information may be released to organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, educational agencies or institutions for the purpose of developing, validating or administering predictive tests, administering student aid programs and improving instruction. All such requests shall be referred to the Superintendent and must be subject to a written agreement.

6. Necessary data will be released to accrediting agencies in order to carry out their accrediting functions.

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7. Information will be released to parents of dependent students as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.

8. Student records and related information will be released in compliance with judicial order or pursuant to any lawfully issued subpoena.

9. Access to a student's records will be provided to a law enforcement officer who indicates that he is conducting an investigation and that the student is or may be a missing child. Free copies of information in the student's records will be provided to the law enforcement officer only if prior approval has been given by the student's parent, guardian, or legal custodian. Information obtained by the officer shall be used solely in the investigation of the case.

10. Information may be released to appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency to the extent necessary to protect the health or safety of the student involved or other individuals. Any release shall take into account the totality of the circumstances pertaining to such a threat. The District must record the articulable and significant threat that formed the basis for the disclosure, and the parties to whom the information was disclosed.

11. "Directory Information" may be made available as appropriate provided that a public notice of the release has been given. No restriction shall be imposed on the release of directory information to representatives of the armed forces, business, industry, charitable institutions, other employers, and institutions of higher education unless such restriction is uniformly applied. The parent or student shall have the right to refuse to permit the disclosure of any or all of such information by notifying the Superintendent or designee of such a desire in writing. "Directory Information" includes, but is not limited to, a pupil's name, address, telephone listing, date of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, date of graduation, degrees, honors and awards received, the most recent educational agency or institution attended, and any other information that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy. The Board of Education shall annually give notice of the categories of information that is has designated as directory information with regard to each student attending the Franklin Local School District and allow a reasonable period of time after such notice has been given for a parent or adult student to inform the Board that any or all of the information designated should not be released without the prior consent of the parent or adult student.

12. The names and addresses of students in grades ten (10) through twelve (12) shall be released to a recruiting officer for any branch of the United States armed forces who requests such information, except that the information shall not be released if the student or student's parent, guardian, or custodian submits to the Superintendent a written request not to release the information. Any information received by a recruiting officer shall be used solely for the purpose of providing information to students regarding military service and shall not be released to any person other than

individuals within the recruiting services of the armed forces. 13. Except as outlined above, no student records or related

information shall be released to any individual, group, organization, or agency, except with the written consent of the student's parent, guardian, or custodian, which shall include a specification of the records to be released, the reason for such a release and to whom they are to be released. If desired the student's parents may request a copy of the records to be released.

14. Except as provided in paragraphs 1., 7., 10., and 11., all persons, agencies and organizations desiring access to the records of a student shall be required to sign a written form which shall be a record of disclosure kept permanently with the file of the student indicating specifically the legitimate educational or other interest that each person, agency, or organization has in seeking this information. Such forms shall be held for inspection only by the parents or student or appropriate school officials.

15. Student records and related information shall only be transferred to a third party on the condition that such party will not permit any other party to have access to such information and such records may only be used for such purposes for which disclosure was made without the written consent of the parents or the student if above the age of majority.

A reasonable attempt will be made to notify parents and eligible students of requests for the transfer of students’ records in the following circumstances. Copies of the records being transferred will be provided at the parent's or eligible student's request.

1. Transfer of student records to officials of other schools or school systems in which the student intends to enroll.

2. Release of student records in compliance with a judicial order or pursuant to any lawfully issued subpoena.

Inspection and Review of Students Records

Parents or eligible students shall have the right to inspect and review official student records and related information upon written request to the principal of the building to which the student is assigned. An appointment for the review of the records will be made at a mutually convenient time as soon after the receipt of the written request as possible but in all cases within forty-five (45) days of the receipt of the written request. The review will be conducted in a private setting in the presence of the principal or designated representative. Other school personnel as may be desirable for interpretation of information will be made available at that time or at another convenient time. School personnel will respond to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of the records. Copies of the records will be provided upon request at the parent's or eligible student's expense. No material may be removed, modified, or added to the file except in accordance with current procedures or as a result of a hearing as described below. The parent of a student or an eligible student who believes that information contained in the educational records of the student is inaccurate or misleading or violates the privacy or other rights of the student may request in writing that the records be amended. The principal shall review the request and decide whether to amend the educational records of the student in accordance with the request within five (5) school days of the receipt of the request. The principal shall notify the parent or eligible student of the decision relative to the request and if the request is denied, the principal shall advise the parent or eligible student of the right to appeal the decision to the Superintendent.

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Parents or eligible students shall have an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the contents of their child's school records to insure that the records are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student, and to provide an opportunity for the correction or deletion of any such inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate data contained therein. Such hearings shall be requested in writing of the Superintendent. Such a hearing will be held within a reasonable time after receipt of the written request for the hearing but in no event later than forty-five (45) days following the date of receipt. The parties shall receive notice of the time and place of the hearing. The hearing will be conducted by the Superintendent or a designated hearing officer. The hearing shall be conducted informally and the parent will be afforded the opportunity to present data, evidence, and opinions in support of his/her position and may be assisted or represented by individuals of his/her choice at the parent's expense. For the purpose of the hearing, copies of the student record in question will be provided the parent at the parent's expense. The hearing officer shall have the right to summon such school personnel as may be necessary to provide information and data to arrive at a fair and impartial decision in the matters at question. The findings of the hearing officer shall be reduced to writing and forwarded to the parties involved within ten (10) school days following the conclusion of the hearing. The ruling shall be based solely upon the evidence presented at the hearing and shall include a summary of the evidence and the reasons for the decision. If the decision is that the record is not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student, the hearing officer shall inform the parent or eligible student of the right to place in the educational records of the student a statement commenting upon the information and/or setting forth any reasons for disagreeing with the decision. Such statements shall be maintained as part of the educational records as long as the record or contested portion thereof is maintained by the school.

Consent for the Release of Student Records

Any parent of a student may give the written parental consent required under this policy. Where parents are separated or divorced, the required written parental consent may be obtained from either parent, subject to any agreement between the parents or court order. In the case of a student whose legal guardian is in an institution, a person independent of the institution who has no other conflicting interests shall be appointed by the board of education of the school district in which the institution is located to give the required parental consent. A parent of a student who is not the residential parent, shall, upon request, be permitted access to any records or information concerning the student upon the same terms and conditions under which access is available to the residential parent, subject to any agreement between the parents, this policy, or any court order governing the rights of the parents. Whenever a student reaches the age of eighteen (18) or becomes legally emancipated or is

attending an institution of post-secondary education, the permission or consent required of and the rights accorded to the parents of the student shall thereafter only be required of and accorded to the student.

Copies

The cost of records provided upon the request of parents or eligible students shall not exceed the actual cost of reproduction.

Prohibited Releases of Student Records

Notwithstanding the provisions set out above, no person shall release or permit access to the names or other personally identifiable information concerning any pupils attending a public school to any person or group for use in a profit making plan or activity. Notwithstanding the provisions set out above, no person shall release to any person, or permit any person to have access to, any information about the location of any elementary or secondary school to which a pupil has transferred, if the elementary or secondary school to which the pupil has transferred and the requested the records of the pupil informs the elementary or secondary school from which the pupil's records are obtained that the pupil is under the care of a shelter for victims of domestic violence as defined in O.R.C. §3113.33. The principal or Superintendent, or any employee who is authorized to handle school records, shall comply with any order issued pursuant to O.R.C. §2151.14(0)(1), any request for records that is properly made pursuant to O.R.C. §2151.14(D)(3)(a) or 2151.141(A), and any determination made by a court pursuant to O.R.C. §§2151.14(D)(3)(b) or 2151.141(8)(1). Notwithstanding the provisions set out above, a principal, to the extent permitted by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, shall make the report required in O.R.C. §3319.45 that a pupil committed any violation listed in O.R.C. §3313.662(A) on property owned or controlled by, or at any activity held under the auspices of, the Board of Education regardless of whether the pupil was sixteen (16) years of age or older. The principal is not required to obtain the consent of the pupil who is the subject of the report or the consent of his/her parents, guardian, or custodian before making a report pursuant to O.R.C. §3319.45.

Annual Notice

The Superintendent or designee shall annually provide notice to parents and eligible students to ensure that they are adequately informed regarding their rights to: 1. Inspect and review the student's education record; 2. Request amendments if the parents or adult student believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student; 3. Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable

information contained in the student's education records, except to those disclosures allowed by law; and

4. File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

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Franklin Local School District Notification of Rights under FERPA

For Elementary and Secondary Schools The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are:

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

Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal {or appropriate school official} a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. (2) The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the School to amend a record should write the School principal {or appropriate school official}, clearly identify the part of the record the want changed, and specify why is should be changed. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. (3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure-without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person service on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using its own employees for officials (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. {NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or student of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on request.} (4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department

of Education concerning alleged failures by the Franklin Local School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW

Washington, D.C. 20202-5920 [NOTE: In addition, a school may want to include its directory information public notice as required by 99.37 of the regulations, with its annual notification of rights under FERPA.]

Franklin Local School District Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to: • Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that

concerns one or more of the following protected areas ("protected information survey") if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education(ED):

1. Political affiliations or beliefs. of the student or student's parent; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student's family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; 4. Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning

behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have

close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with

lawyers, doctors, or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or

parents; or 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine

program eligibility. • Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of: 1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of

funding; 2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening

required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and

3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.

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• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use:

1. Protected information surveys of students; 2. Instruments used to collect personal

information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and

3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law. Franklin Local School District will develop and adopt policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. Franklin Local School District will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. Franklin Local School District

will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activity or survey. Franklin Local School District will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys. Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement: • Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution. • Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED. • Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above. Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-5920

UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY LAW, PURSUANT TO THE OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 2923.2323, NO PERSON SHALL KNOWINGLY POSSESS, HAVE ON THE PERSON'S CONTROL, CONVEY, OR ATTEMPT TO CONVEY A DEADLY WEAPON OR DANGERIOUS ORINANCE ONTO THESE PREMISES.

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Franklin Local School District Technology Acceptable Use Policy For Students

PURPOSE OF USE OF TECHNOLOGY

IN SCHOOLS Technology is an essential 21st century tool that supports learning and heightens instruction. The use of technology in the classroom provides resource sharing, innovation, and the opportunity to interact with people from all over the world.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES In making decisions regarding access to the Internet, the Franklin Local School District considers its own mission and vision statements, goals, and objectives. Electronic information research skills are now fundamental to preparation of citizens and future employees. Access to the internet enables students to explore thousands of libraries databases bulletin boards, and other resources while exchanging information with people from around the world. The Internet is a tool for life-long learning and necessary to develop students who are ready to live and work in the 21st century. The District expects that the faculty will blend thoughtful use of the Internet throughout the curriculum and will provide guidance and instruction to students in its use. As much as possible, access from school to the Internet resources should be structured in ways which point students to those resources which have been evaluated prior to use. While students will be able to move beyond previewed resources to others that have not been reviewed by staff. It is expected that students be provided guidelines, either oral or written, for the use of these resources so that educational objectives remain paramount.

PARENTAL PERMISSION AND STUDENT SUPERVISION

Access to the Internet in school as a tool for learning will be automatic. Parents or legal guardians may choose to deny their child access to the Internet by indicating their desire by their signature on the back of the emergency care card. Students may be expected to complete alternate assignments when not permitted to access the internet. Students must also provide their signature on the back of the emergency care card as indication of their understanding of school policies. Moreover, students utilizing district provided Internet access must first have the permission of and be supervised by Franklin Local instructional staff members. Students Utilizing school provided Internet access are responsible for good behavior on-line just as they are in a classroom or other area of the school. The same general rules contained in the Student Code of Conduct apply.

PRIVACY IS NOT GUARANTEED The Superintendent, principals, and other administrators, may review files and monitor all student computer and Internet activity to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are acting responsibly. Teachers and administrators may monitor ongoing student Internet activities including but not limited to email, instant messages, blogs, or websites. Privacy is not guaranteed. Electronic messages and files stored in school-based computers may be treated like school lockers.

DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES

The District makes no assurances of any kind, whether expressed or implied, regarding any Internet services provided. However, the District is responsible for ensuring that Internet filtering is applied to all computers in the district. The district is in compliance with all federal, state, and local legislation regarding content filtering. Parents and guardians should be aware that it is impossible, considering the nature of the Internet to filter every inappropriate site, and that what may be offensive to one person may not be to another. The District's intent is to make Internet access available in order to further educational goals and objectives, but students may find ways to access other materials as well.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITY Ultimately, parents and guardians of students are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information resources. Toward that end, the Franklin Local School district provides makes all policies and procedures regarding the use of technology in schools available via the technology section of the website or in print upon request. Outside of school, parents and guardians are encouraged to exercise the same guidance of Internet use as they exercise with information sources, such as: television, telephones, music, movies, and other possible offensive media.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES Staff members are expected to be familiar with the acceptable use policy and procedures and are expected to enforce rules concerning acceptable and unacceptable use when their duties include supervising students using technology resources. When in the course of their duties staff members become aware of violations of the Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedures, they should correct the user and address that matter in accordance with this procedure, the Student Code of Conduct, and other policies goven1ing employee conduct

USE OF EMAIL The Franklin Local School District does not provide student email accounts. It is understood that many students may wish to access an account provided by an outside vendor such as Yahoo or Hotmail. This is permitted, however if at such time security or network integrity is compromised by the use of these accounts, the district reserves the right to deny access to email hosts. Students are reminded that when accessing email accounts on a district computer that their messages may be monitored by staff members.

ACCEPTABLE USE The educational value of the student technology use is the joint responsibility of students) teachers, parents, and employees of the Franklin Local School District Since access to the Internet is a valuable and limited resource, students are expected to place a premium on the quality of use. Taking up valuable bandwidth and access time on activities to pursue frivolous ends is not consistent with the mission and vision of Franklin Local

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Schools. This statement represents a guide to acceptable use of technology resources in Franklin Local Schools. All use must be consistent with the education mission, vision, and goals of the school district. The intent of this use policy is to make clear certail1 cases which are consistent with the educational objectives of the school district, not to exhaustively enumerate all such possible use.

1. Users of district provided technology resources have the privilege to access the technology resources including the Internet to facilitate diversity and personal growth in technology, information gathering skills, communication, and educational research.

2. Users of district provided technology resources have the privilege to use the following resources: Internet websites, email, and online databases, however are not limited to this list of resources. When in doubt, it is the responsibility of the user to seek guidance from the supervising staff member. Students may not access chat rooms, social networking websites (Face book, My Space, etc.), YouTube, or sites inconsistent with educational purposes.

3. Users of district provided technology resources shall not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users or misrepresent other users on the Internet, the Franklin Local area network, or any other network.

4. Users of district provided technology resources will accept responsibility for keeping copyrighted software of any kind from entering the Franklin local area network or other network via any method.

5. Users of district provided technology resources may not use the Internet or other technology resource to access any pornographic material, inappropriate text files, or files dangerous to the integrity of the Franklin Local area network or other network via any method.

6. Users of district provided technology resources are responsible for all communication received and sent on district computers in any account such as, but not limited to, email messages, instant message, tel..i message, or blogs. Users of district provided technology resources have the responsibility to make only those contacts leading to justifiable educational growth.

7. Hate messages, harassment, flaming (sending abusive messages), discriminatory remarks, and other antisocial behaviors are prohibited on the 1ntemet, in email, in files, or any other technology resource.

8. School administrators reserve the right to remove user accounts on the network to

9. Users of district technology may not use proxy hunters or any other program or device designed to circumvent network security or filters. Tampering with the equipment, altering programs, installing programs without authorization, reconfiguring any part of a computer, network, or technology resource arc prohibited and will result in loss of Internet and/or technology privileges. Further legal actions may be taken when appropriate.

10. School administrators reserve the right to define inappropriate behavior, pornographic material, antisocial behavior, and malicious use of technology resources. School administrators reserve the right to deny Internet and/or technology access to a student based on their behavior.

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VIDEO SURVEILLANCE Students, staff, parents, and visitors should be aware that the Duncan Falls Elementary School has video cameras monitoring various school building areas including but not limited to parking lots, hallways, and common areas. School buses also have video cameras, Video recordings are reviewed by school officials to promote the order, safety and security of students, staff and property. Recordings may be used for any purpose including use in school disciplinary proceedings. Students, staff, parents, and visitors must understand that their actions while in these areas will be recorded and that they should have no expectations of privacy. Maintenance, release and viewing of recorded images will be handled in accordance with board policy.