Elementary Handbook
ABSENCES
A. Recognizing that regular attendance in school is important to a student's academic performance, teaches the necessity of regular attendance in preparation for work and personal responsibility, Edmond Public Schools will continuously monitor the attendance of all students.
B. When a student is absent from school, make-up work is due within a period of time equal to the days missed plus one extra day. For example, if a student is absent three days, assigned make-up work is due within four days after the student returns to school unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher.
C. In order to approach each child's individual situation in the most appropriate manner, the following procedures are to be followed when a student's attendance record indicates a pattern of absences that may be detrimental to his/her educational progress. *
1. On the seventh absence, the building principal will notify the parent/guardian in writing.
a. A copy of this attendance procedure will be attached to the notification.
b. The parent/guardian will be invited to convene a conference to discuss the absences.
c. Written documentation will be kept of all such conferences.
2. On the fourteenth absence, the principal will again notify the parent/guardian in writing.
a. This attendance regulation/procedure will again be referenced in the notification.
b. The building administrator will attempt to initiate a conference with the parent/guardian to discuss the absences.
c. Written documentation will be kept of all such conferences. If the parent/guardian declines to meet, a written record of the attempt to initiate the conference will be maintained.
3. On the occasion of the twentieth absence, the building administrator will notify the parent/guardian of the absences and of the committee review process that may be employed t0 determine placement of the student for the following school year.
a. A copy of Edmond Public School Board Policy # 4630: Promotion and retention will be included with the letter.
b. The parent/guardian may submit written documentation regarding the student's attendance records. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, medical information regarding illnesses, evidence of observances of religious holidays, and/or a description of extenuating circumstances that have had a negative impact on the student's attendance at school.
4. Students who have accumulated twenty or more absences during the school year will be referred to the School Attendance Committee.
a. The School Attendance Committee may, before initiating a conference with the parent/ guardian, consider any written documentation submitted by the parent/guardian concerning the excessive absences and determine, if no other concerns exist that would cause the student to be considered for retention, that no further action is necessary, the student will be promoted to the next grade level.
b. If the School Attendance Committee determines it necessary to initiate a conference with the parent/guardian of the student, the procedures set forth in the Edmond Schools Board Policy # 4630: Promotion and Retention will be followed in making the recommendation for placement for the next school year.
c. If the parent/guardian declines to meet with the committee, a written record of the attempt to initiate the conference will be maintained.
d. In the meeting with the School Attendance Committee, the parent/guardian will be provided the opportunity to provide documentation and discuss any circumstances regarding the student's attendance record.
e. If the parent/guardian declines to attend the conference with the School Attendance
Committee, the meeting will be held and if the decision is made to retain the student for the next school year the parent will be notified by certified mail.
f. The appeal process set forth in the Edmond Public Schools Board Policy #4630 will be made available as a part of the notification letter. If the parent/guardian does not agree with the committee's decision, the appeal process may be accessed.
Instruction is expected to begin when the class bell rings. Students who arrive after this time are considered tardy. Three unexcused tardies will result in the student being charged with an
absence for the purposes of implementation of this regulation. Every subsequent group of three (3) tardies will result in an additional absence. Tardies may be excused for illness or personal injury, medical and dental appointments, court appearances, religious holidays, and family emergencies. If a tardy is to be excused, documentation must be submitted within three school days of when the tardy was recorded. Additional consequences may be assigned by the school as appropriate to deter student tardiness. The consequences may include, but are not limited to:
Entrance Requirements
The following three items are required to complete the enrollment process:
1. Proofs of Residency
The Parent will be asked to provide a current utility bill AND a lease agreement, contract on a home, warranty deed statement, or mortgage statement. The school will accept a current gas, electric or water and sewer bill. Telephone and television cable bills will not be accepted.
Verification of residency must be provided again each school year.
2. Proofs of Immunization:
The State of Oklahoma requires *acceptable evidence of adequate immunization before a child may be enrolled in any school in Oklahoma. Minimum immunizations required by state law for students entering kindergarten for the first time are:
5 doses of DPT
2 doses of Hepatitis A
4 doses of Polio 3 doses of Hepatitis B
2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
1 dose of Varicella (chicken pox)
3. Legal Birth Certificate
This must be the certificate provided by the state or county where the child was born, not the hospital record. He/She must be five (5) years old on or before September 3, 2002 to enter kindergarten.
Homework
There are three types of homework: 1) Practice 2) Preparation 3) Extension.
Practice assignments reinforce newly acquired skills and knowledge. Preparation assignments require the gathering or organizing of information before class activities. Extension assignments encourage individualized and creative learning by emphasizing student initiative and research. Extension assignments require students to apply previous learning. The emphasis of homework in Edmond Public Schools should be extension assignments. To that aim the following homework guidelines are recommended.
For children in grades K-2 homework should approximate 10-20 minutes each school day.
For children in grades 3-5 homework should approximate 30-60 minutes each school day.
An integral part of elementary homework must be 20 minute daily recreational reading.
Unfinished classwork may comprise a portion of the daily homework assignment.
All work is expected to be completed and and turned in on time, unless a student has been absent.
All completed homework will be given recognition, praise, or corrective feedback.
Make-up assignments are due within a reasonable time as determined by the teacher and principal.
The Board of Education of the Edmond School District adopts the following policy and procedures dealing with student behavior.
General Expectations
The Board of Education recognizes that students do not surrender any rights of citizenship while in attendance at Edmond Schools. The school is a community with rules and regulations. Those who enjoy the rights and privileges it provides must also accept the responsibilities that inclusion demands, including respect for and obedience to school rules.
Discipline Code
The following behaviors at school, while on school vehicles or going to or from or attending school events will result in disciplinary action, which may include in-school placement options or out-of-school suspensions.
1. Arson
2. Cheating
3. Conduct that threatens or jeopardizes the safety of others
4. Cutting or sleeping, eating or refusing to work in class
5. Disruption of the educational process or operation of the school
6. Extortion
7. Failure to attend assigned detention, alternative school or other disciplinary assignment without approval
8. Failure to comply with state immunization records
9. False reports or false calls
10. Fighting
11. Forgery
12. Gambling
13. Hazings (initiations) in connection with any school activity
14. Immorality
15. Inappropriate behavior or gestures
16. Inappropriate public behavior
17. Indecent exposure
18. Obscene language
19. Physical or verbal abuse
20. Plagiarism
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21. Possession of a caustic substance
22. Possession of obscene material
23. Use, without prior authorization, of a wireless tele-communication device
24. Possession, threat or use of a dangerous weapon and related instrumentalities (i.e. bullets, shells, gunpowder, pellets, etc.)
25. Possession, use distribution, sale, conspiracy to sell or possess or being in the chain of sale or distribution, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, low-point beer (as defined by Oklahoma law, e.e., 3.2 beer) and/or controlled substances
26. Profanity
27. Sexual or other harassment of individuals including, but not limited to students, school employees and volunteers
28. Theft
29. Threatening behavior (whether involving written, verbal or physical actions)
30. Truancy
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31. Unacceptable attire (dress code violations)
32. Use or possession of tobacco in any form
33. Use or possession of missing or stolen property if property is reasonably suspected to have been taken from a student, a school employee, or the school
34. Using racial ethnic or sexual epithets
35. Vandalism
36. Violation of the Board of Education policies, rules or regulations or violation of school rules and regulations
37. Vulgarity
38. Willful damage to school property
39. Willful disobedience of a directive of any school official
40. Conduct occurring outside of the normal school day or off school property that has a direct and immediate effect on the discipline or educational process of the school
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Dress Code
The student dress code is based upon the premise of recognizing fashion without sacrificing decency, safety, and appropriateness. It is the intent to restrict extremes and indecency which will detract from the main purpose of the educational program. Dress and grooming which causes or is likely to cause disruption of the instructional program of the school is prohibited.
The following are general guidelines regarding proper dress. Inappropriate attire includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Headgear (examples: hats, caps, bandanas, sunglasses, stocking caps) is not to be worn in the building. Any headgear brought to school should be kept in the student's locker or cubby during regular school hours. Exceptions may be made by the principal for spirit days or special activities.
2. Halter tops, off-the shoulder tops, bare midriffs, tube tops, spaghetti straps, [muscle shirts, mesh shirts or fishnet (unless a t-shirt is underneath)], backless or partial backless garments, or outer garments with the appearance of underwear are not permitted to be worn by students.
3. Frayed, shredded, ripped or torn garments are not to be worn by students. Normal wear and tear is accepted unless it is to the extent that causes or is Likely to cause disruption of the instructional program.
4. Apparel that is too tight or too loose is not to be worn by students. Clothing which is too revealing or does not completely cover under-garments may not be worn, (examples: mini skirts, short shorts, low cut clothes or exposed cleavage.)
5. Apparel that reveals offensive writing, suggestive slogans or logos which pertain to beer, liquor, drugs, or tobacco is not to be worn. Items which carry connotations or immorality, vulgarity, obscenity, nudity or promotion of violence and/or gang/cult activity (examples: article of clothing, belts, jewelry, or school materials) are not allowed.
6. Apparel identifying a student as "security" or "police" is not to be worn.
7. Bike or animal chains/collars/spikes are not to be worn.
1. Shoes must be worn. Houseshoes are not permitted.
2. Clothing normally worn when participating in a school sponsored extra-curricular or sports activity may be worn to school when approved by the Administration.
3. Exceptions to these guidelines may be made by the principal for spirit days or special activities.
4. Additional modifications or exceptions to the dress code may be enacted as deemed necessary by the administration. Such modifications will be based upon safety or related factors.
5. Administrative guidelines are to be developed for enforcement of the dress code.
Note: Elementary students are not allowed to wear extreme hair colors or styles which may be disruptive to the learning environment.
State and federal law specifically prohibit sexual harassment of students in connection with their enrollment in the Edmond School District. This policy will set forth the rules and regulations to be followed by all students with regard to the issue of sexual harassment.
I. Sexual Harassment Prohibited
All students, employees, board members and representatives of the School District are strictly prohibited from engaging in any form of sexual harassment of any student or employee of the School District.
II. Definitions:
A."Student" means any person who is enrolled in any school or program of the School District.
B."Sexual Harassment," for purposes of this policy, consists of unwelcome and unsolicited sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature when:
A school employee, teacher, coach, administrator, board member or representative of the School District causes a student to believe that he or she must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct in order to participate in a school program or activity, or when an employee or third party agent of the school district causes a student to believe that the employee will make an educational decision based on whether or not the student submits to unwelcome sexual conduct; or
The unwelcome sexual conduct by any person is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment.
Examples of conduct which may constitute sexual harassment include but are not limited to:
a. Graffiti, notes or drawings of a sexual nature
b. Sexual or dirty jokes
c. Sexual gestures
d. Commenting on or spreading rumors about or rating other students as to sexual e. activity or performance or physical attributes
e. Unwelcome, sexually motivated or inappropriate patting, pinching or physical contact
f, Sexual advances
g. Touching oneself sexually or talking about one’s sexual activity in front of others
h. Touching, patting, grabbing or pinching another person’s private parts, whether that person is of the same sex or the opposite sex
i. Coercing, forcing or attempting to coerce or force the touching of anyone’s private parts
j. Coercing, forcing or attempting to coerce or force sexual intercourse or a sexual act on another
k. Other unwelcome sexual behavior or words, including demands for sexual favors, when accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an individual’s educational status or implied or overt promises of preferential treatment.
D. For purposes of notice to students enrolled in and below the fifth grade and their parents as to what conduct may constitute sexual harassment, the following summary shall be used:
1. Name-calling, jokes or rumors, notes, cartoons or any other drawings about you or others that make you feel uncomfortable, embarrassed or feeling bad, whether the statements, drawings or words are about you or others.
2. Words or acts by an adult (man or woman) or a student or students (boy or girl) that makes you feel uncomfortable, embarrassed or afraid.
3. Anyone touching, patting, grabbing or pinching you, pulling your clothes or improperly touching you in your private areas or elsewhere or touching you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed or afraid.
4. Anyone who asks you or makes you touch, pat, pinch or grab yourself or others in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, embarrassed or afraid."
5. For purposes of notice to students enrolled in and above the sixth grade level as to what conduct may constitute sexual harassment, the full definitions and examples set out in paragraph II.B. of this subsection shall be used.
6. For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment shall not include any physical restraint utilized by school employees to prevent personal harm to persons or property.
III. Reporting of Sexual Harassment:
A. Any student who is or has been subjected to sexual harassment or knows of any student who is or has been subjected to sexual harassment is encouraged to report all such incidents to his or her principal, assistant principal, counselor or teacher. It is the duty of any employee of the district who has knowledge of possible sexual harassment of a student to report the incident/s to the appropriate administrator, i.e., school principal.
B. It is preferred that all such reports be made in person or in writing signed by the reporting party. However, in order to encourage full and complete reporting of such prohibited activities any person may report such incidents in writing and anonymously by providing such reports to the personal attention of any of the above-designated persons.
C. All reports of sexual harassment should state the name of the student or employee involved, the nature, context and extent of the prohibited activity, the dates of the prohibited activity and any other information necessary to a full report and investigation of the matter.
D. All formal or informal sexual harassment complaints shall be promptly investigated as quickly as is reasonably possible.
- IV. Investigation of Sexual Harassment:
- A. After receiving a report or complaint of sexual harassment, the building principal or his or her designee (the Investigator) shall immediately investigate or immediately authorize the undertaking of an investigation of the claim to determine if the School District’s policy against sexual harassment has been violated. If the principal or his or her designee is alleged to have engaged in sexual harassment then a different investigator will be appointed by the Associate Superintendent/Personnel, who is also the District’s Title IX Coordinator to conduct the investigation.
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B. The investigation of a sexual harassment claim may consist of personal interviews with the complaining party, the person or persons alleged to have engaged in the sexually harassing conduct and any other persons or witnesses identified by the complaining party or other person who may have knowledge pertaining to the incidents or events alleged to have given rise to the claim. The investigation can also include a review of any written materials furnished by any party that is claimed to have some bearing on the issues raised by the complaint.
C. In conducting the investigation, the Investigator shall review all the relevant facts and circumstances to confirm or deny the claims of harassment in order to determine if this policy has been violated. Factors the Investigator can consider include but are not limited to:
D. While awaiting completion of the investigation and if circumstances warrant, the School District, as soon as reasonably possible, shall take appropriate and reasonable steps to separate and protect the individual who is allegedly being sexually harassed from the alleged harasser, until the matter can be fully investigated and the appropriate remedial steps taken.
E. Pending the completion of the investigation, the School District will keep the individual who is allegedly being sexually harassed reasonably apprised, to the extent allowed under federal and state privacy laws and regulations, of the investigation and the actions taken as a result of the investigation.
F. At the conclusion of the investigation and based upon facts taken as a whole and the totality of the circumstances, the Investigator shall determine whether a violation of the School District's sexual harassment policy has been established. If a violation is established, the School District will take prompt action to address and, where appropriate, remediate the violation.
G. Unless otherwise prohibited be federal or state confidentiality or privacy laws, the final conclusion reached by the Investigator on any claim of sexual harassment under this policy will be communicated to both the complaining pary or parties and to the person alledged to have engaged in sexually harassing conduct.
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V. Disciplinary Action for Sexually Harassing Conduct:
A. Any student engaging in sexual harassment is subject to any and all disciplinary action which may be imposed under the School District’s Student Behavior Policy.
B. Any employee engaging in sexual harassment of a student is subject to discipline, which could include but would not be limited to, verbal or written disciplinary action, administrative transfer, suspension, demotion, forfeiture of pay or termination in accordance with applicable law.
VI. Non-Retaliation:
It is the School District’s position that any person filing a grievance or anyone participating in the grievance process or complaining of sexual harassment or participating in any way in any investigation of a sexual harassment claim under this policy shall not be subjected to any form of reprisal, retaliation, intimidation or harassment. The School District will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, employee, agent or representative of the School District who is determined to have engaged in such retaliatory behavior.
VII. This policy defines "sexual harassment" and addresses administrative follow-up when an allegation has been made that a student has been sexually harassed. If the individual bringing a complaint is not satisfied with the outcome of the investigation at this level and desires further review, reference is to be made to Policy #5167, which outlines steps for initiating a discrimination complaint.
Dangerous Weapons
It is the policy of the Edmond Public Schools to absolutely prohibit the use, threat and/or possession of dangerous weapons and related instrumentalities (bullets, shells, gunpowder, etc.) on school premises or at school functions. This policy on dangerous weapons is applicable to all students without regard to age or grade.
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. Gun or Device Capable of Discharging or Throwing Projectiles
The term as defined in this policy shall include but not be limited to (a) rifles, pistols or shotguns of any caliber and/or (b) B-B guns or air pistols and/or (c) potato throwers, dart guns or blow guns and/or (d) any other device the purpose of which is to throw, discharge or fire objects, bullets, or shells.
1. The use, display or possession of any kind of gun, weapon or device capable of discharging or throwing projectiles, whether loaded or unloaded, on the campus, parking lots, premises or property of the Edmond Public Schools or during school sponsored or authorized activities, functions or events shall result in the immediate out-of-school suspension of all students involved for a period of time which shall be not less than one calendar year in compliance with Okla. Stat. tit 70, § 24-101.3. However, the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee may modify the suspension requirement on a case-by-case basis for clearly extenuating circumstances.
2. Any student who aids, knowingly accompanies, assists, or participates with another student who uses, displays or possesses a gun or device capable of discharging or throwing projectiles in violation of this policy, shall also be subject to suspension out of school for not less than one calendar year.
B. Facsimile of Gun
Any student who has a facsimile of a gun including cap, toy, or water gun or any other item resembling a gun in his/her possession at school, on school property or at any school-sponsored or authorized event will be disciplined as follows:
1. Parent/guardian will be notified.
2. The student may be suspended out of school.
3. If harm or threat should occur, the student will be dealt with as though he/she had a gun.
C. Knives, Weapons, or Other Dangerous Devices
The term "knife, weapon or device" shall include but not be limited to (1) knives of all sizes and types, (2) brass knuckles, chains, clubs, and sharp instruments, (3) explosives, bombs, combustible fluids or materials, firecrackers, poisons, chemicals or spray paint and/or (4) knives, weapons or devices, the use, threat or purpose of which is to cause personal injury or property damage.
1. The use, display or possession of any kind of knife, weapon or device capable of stabbing, cutting, injuring, maiming or disfiguring other persons OR damaging property, on the campus, parking lots, premises or property of the Edmond Public Schools or during school sponsored or authorized activities, functions or events, will be subject to disciplinary action.
2. Any student who aids, knowingly accompanies, assists or participates with another student who uses, displays or possesses a knife, weapon or device capable of causing personal injury or property damage in violation of this policy, shall also be subject to the same disciplinary action as the student who actually uses, displays, possesses or threatens to use such knife, weapon or device.
3. For students identified under C.1. and 2. above, the following disciplinary actions are to result for all students involved:
a. Warning: A warning will be given when the knife, weapon or device (a) has not been displayed or used in a threatening manner and (b) has not caused any harm, injury, destruction or damage and (c) is a knife or device commonly used or carried by persons for use other than as a weapon and (d) no verbal threats to use such knife, weapon or device in an inappropriate manner have preceded the possession and (e) the student has no prior school disciplinary record of physical violence, aggression, injury, damage or threats.
b. Out-of-School Suspension: Suspension out of school for not less than ten (10) school days and not more than two (2) semesters shall occur under any of the following conditions: (a) if the student has previously been warned not to bring such knife, weapon or device on school property or to school events; or (b) when the knife, weapon or device is one not commonly carried and is used, intended or designated for the purpose of causing physical injury or property damage; or (c) when the particular circumstances surrounding the use or possession of the knife, weapon or device reflect that such possession posed a danger to persons or property.
c. Automatic Long-term Out-of-School Suspension: Suspension out of school for not less than the current semester and not more than the current and ensuing semesters shall occur under any of the following conditions: (a) when the knife, weapon or device was used or displayed in a threatening manner; or (b) when the knife, weapon or device has caused harm, injury, destruction or damage to persons or property; or (c) when the student involved had threatened any other person with harm or physical injury with a knife, weapon or device, or (d) the student has a prior school disciplinary record of violence, aggression, injury, damage or threats.
The visitor control program is based upon a thorough understanding of Edmond Public Schools administration, principals and staff. An understanding assures the integration of these disciplines that are necessary to control access into and out of the schools by any visitor.
The authority and requirements on which the program is based are contained in this procedure.
All visitors during school hours must sign in and out at the office.
District employees must wear identification badges at all times.
Support employees must check in with the office before performing work in the building. Exceptions to this would be maintenance personnel who may check in via radio with the Head Custodian who in turn would notify the office immediately.
All vendors must check in with the office before performing any work in the buildings.
Visitor badges or visitor stickers may be made of any material a site chooses. All badges or stickers will be easily identifiable by building staff as a visitor badge.
All badges or stickers must have the date and room number of where the visitor is going written on them before leaving the office.
Visitor badges are good for one day only.
Log sheets will be reviewed at the end of each day to ensure all people have checked out.
Exceptions to the above are limited to tours and special events when a large number of visitors are attending. In the event there are large groups of visitors in the building, direct routes need to be established to control the access to other parts of the building.
Regular visitors may be issued a permanent type visitor badge but must still check in at the office.
All Employees are to be aware of all visitors in buildings and are instructed to escort any visitor found in the building without a visitor badge to the office to check in and obtain a badge.
Employees should not accept visitors into their classroom or work area who have not checked in at the office.
The Administration directs implementation of this procedure in their buildings.
The Safety Officer will conduct spot inspections to insure this procedure is being followed and a written report of findings will be provided to Administration (Principals and Supervisors) and the Superintendent.
Elementary students are eligible for transportation services if they live one mile or more from the school by commonly traveled roads. The Edmond Public Schools’ Board of Education has established the policy that riding a bus is a privilege. Students not observing these safety regulations and guidelines could be subject to loss of bus riding privileges. It is important that every student be entitled to a safe trip to and from school. Unsafe ridership is not tolerated.
Note: Bus riders are subject to being video taped while on the school bus.
Bus Regulations for Students
Be on time at the bus stop. Wait for the bus to come to a complete halt before trying to board. If you must cross a road, wait for your driver to signal you across with his hand. Always cross at least 10-feet in front of the bus.
When necessary, there could be at least three persons in a seat. The practice of saving seats for other students will not be allowed. STUDENTS MUST SIT FACING THE FRONT.
After boarding the bus, you must remain in your seat until the bus reaches your designated stop. Any alternate stops must be approved in advance with the transportation office. STUDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO USE THE BUS STOP NEAREST THEIR HOME.
Damage to bus fixtures or equipment must be paid for by the students responsible.
Keep the aisles clear of items such as musical instruments, school projects, etc. If you must carry personal items on the bus with you, please hold them in your lap or store them under the seat. Flowers, balloons and other party favors are not permitted on the bus.
At no time will a student put hands, head or other parts of his body out the window. Students should not talk to others outside the bus. Don’t be loud or boisterous on the bus. Radios, CD and tape players, headsets and hand games are not allowed.
Absolute quiet at all railroad crossings.
Do not throw any objects inside or outside the bus. This includes spitting.
Food or beverage may not be sold or consumed on the bus. This includes gum or candy.
The driver has the responsibility to correct any student on the bus for riding unsafely.
Courtesy transportation (riding an alternate bus for such activities as scouts, outside school athletic activities, birthday parties, music practice or going to visit other students) is not permitted. Students must have special permission (in advance) from transportation officials in order to ride an alternate bus. A letter may be written for pre-approval, and will be kept on file in the
transportation office.
Students can be denied permission to ride a bus to and from school if they choose not to cooperate with the driver.
Fighting, abusive language or gestures, failure to cooperate with school personnel, possession and/or use of drugs, alcohol, weapons, lasers, etc. are major violations that will result in automatic bus suspension or revocation of your riding privilege.
Dispensing Medication
Only medication that has been prescribed for a student by a physician will be administered at school. Medication must be administered by school personnel and must be in a prescription container with the pharmacy label attached. The directions for administration of the medication must be clearly stated. Non-prescription medication must be in the original container and accompanied by the physician's written request and instructions for administration at school. This includes aspirin, cough drops, nasal spray, etc. Forms for physician's statements are available in the office.
Medication must be administered by school personnel and must be in a prescription container with the pharmacy label attached. The directions for administration of the medication must be clearly stated. Non-prescription medication must be in the original container and accompanied by the physician's written request and instructions for administration at school. . Forms for physician's statements are available in the office.
Medication must be administered by school personnel and must be in a prescription container with the pharmacy label attached. The directions for administration of the medication must be clearly stated. Non-prescription medication must be in the original container and accompanied by the physician's written request and instructions for administration at school. . Forms for physician's statements are available in the office.
Sick Students
Students with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher may not remain at school. You will be contacted to pick up your child. Please be certain we have emergency numbers in case you cannot be reached.
Vomiting
Any student who is vomiting must be excluded from school for a 24 hour period.
Head Lice (Pediculosis)
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states Pediculosis is a nuisance, not a disease. Head Lice are small human parasitic insects that live and reproduce only on humans.
The adult head louse is 2-4 mm long, has six claw-like legs and a flat, wingless body. They vary in color depending on their human host. Their average life span is approximately 30 days, and the female can lay 3-6 eggs (nits) per 24-hour period. The eggs are usually laid at night. Adult female lice deposit their eggs on the hair shaft close to the scalp where it is warm, usually 1/4 - 1/2 inch from the scalp. Nits are generally silvery-white in color; however they may blend with the hair and may appear dark gray or tan. Nits are attached with a cement-like substance making them difficult to remove. Head lice cannot jump or fly; they can only crawl.
If one student in a classroom is determined to have head lice the school nurses will not screen the entire classroom. However, if two or more students are found in the same classroom with an active case of head lice (verified by school personnel) the school nurse will come to the school and screen the children in that classroom. Parents are encouraged to routinely check their own child's hair for the presence of lice. If head lice are found parents should contact their pharmacy for a recommendation of a reliable treatment product. Students with head lice will be excluded from school until treatment has been completed and they are screened by a school nurse and found to be free of head lice.
It is the policy of the Edmond Public Schools that no student shall possess, use, transmit, share, provide, sell, conspire to sell or possess or be in the chain of sale or distribution or be under the influence of any prohibited or controlled substance including anarcotic drug, illicit drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana or any other controlled substances, alcoholic beverage or non-intoxicating beverage (defined by law, i.e. 3.2 beer). Counterfeit drugs (turkey drugs), drug paraphernalia and chemicals which provide a mood-altering effect are included as controlled substances. Illicit drugs include steroids and prescription and over-the-counter medications being used for an abusive purpose. This prohibition applies to competitions on school transportation, on school premises, at school functions, school-sponsored activities, performances, contests, athletic competitions, during lunch, or while under the supervision of school personnel. This policy is adopted in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.
It is the responsibility of all school personnel to report suspected violations of this policy to an administrator. The administrator will notify the parents, impose appropriate consequences according to the discipline policy and report the incident to the local authorities. School discipline will be imposed independent of any court action. A confidential drug/alcohol report, completed by the administrator, will be sent to the Superintendent or his/her designee and to the Drug Free Schools office.
Any student violating this policy and his/her parents will be provided a list of resources and encouraged to obtain drug/alcohol education, counseling, and/or chemical dependency treatment as appropriate and at the parents' expense.
Copies of this Policy shall be provided to all students and their parents at the beginning of each school year.
CONSEQUENCES FOR STUDENT VIOLATIONS OF DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY
A. Conspiracy/Chain/Sale/Distribution/Delivery of Drugs or Alcohol (For personal gain, monetary privilege or gain)
1. Student will be suspended out of school for the remainder of the current semester and all of the succeeding semester.
B. Possession/Use/Sharing/Being Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
1. First Offense: Six-week out-of-school suspension
a. A two-week reduction may be granted if the student and the parents/guardians agree to the following:
(1) To meet with the Student Assistance Program representative.
(2) To obtain, from a licensed practitioner, an alcohol/drug use assessment which may recommend counseling, education, treatment, and/or drug testing. The cost of any assessment or recommended counseling, education, treatment, etc., will be the sole responsibility of the student's parent or guardian.
- b. An additional week reduction may be granted if compliance with the assessment recommendations is verified with documentation.
c. If the student complies with both B.1.a.(1) and (2) as stated above, the out-of-school suspension may be reduced to five (5) days out-of-school and ten (10) days in the In-School-Suspension Program.
d. Nothing in this policy is intended to limit or restrict the ability of the School District to take other disciplinary action against a student in a particular case in accordance with other policies governing student discipline. A school principal or the principal's designee may devise an appropriate disciplinary plan for an individual student relating to the substance abuse in question and may submit that plan to the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee for approval. If such disciplinary plan is approved by the Superintendent or Superintendent's designee, it may be implemented for the student in question.
2. Second Offense: Suspension out-of-school for the remainder of the current semester and all of the succeeding semester.
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REPORTING STUDENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE (4425.1)
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A. The Board recognizes the complexity of problems which may be associated with student substance abuse. The concern is for the well-being and best interests of students at all times. Therefore, the following procedure will be utilized by teachers and administrators in reporting students who appear to be under the influence, as defined by law, of: low-point beer, alcoholic beverages, or controlled dangerous substances. This policy is adopted in compliance with Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 24-138.
B. When it appears to a teacher or administrator that a student may be under the influence of low-point beer, alcoholic beverages, or controlled dangerous substances (drugs), the teacher or administrator will report the matter in writing to the school principal or his/her designee. Whenever possible, the teacher or administrator should attempt to obtain a corroborative observation from another teacher or administrator.
C. The report of the teacher or administrator will state the date, time, and place of the incident. It will also describe the actions of the student or other circumstances from which the teacher or administrator concluded that the student appeared to be under the influence of low-point beer, alcoholic beverages, or controlled dangerous substances.
D. The principal or his/her designee will immediately notify the Superintendent or his/her designee of the report. The principal or his/her designee will also immediately notify the student's parent or legal guardian of the report. The notification to the student's parent or legal guardian may be verbal, but will be promptly confirmed in writing.
E. A copy of this policy will be delivered to each teacher and administrator of the District and filed with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction within ninety (90) days of its adoption by the Board of Education.
The Edmond Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Edmond Public School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.