Lindop Parent _Student Handbook 2014-2015

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LINDOP SCHOOL DISTRICT #92 TEACHER GUIDEBOOK 2014-2015
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Board of Education
Officers
Carla Joiner-Herrod
President
Narvin Muhammad
Vice President
Penny Williams-Wolford
Secretary
Members
Princess Dempsey
Rebecca Josefek
Tonya Taylor
Tamara Whitfield
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Administrative Team
J. Kamala Buckner, Ph.D.
Interim Superintendent
Sonya Spaulding, Ed.D.
Principal/Assistant Superintendent
Joshua Eliscu
Director of Technology
Dennis Gress
Director of Business Operations
Philip Bazile
Assistant Principal
Melton Hoskins Jr.
District Secretary
Noreen D. Lewis
Educational Administrative Assistant
Cindy Tough
Financial Administrative Assistant
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LINDOP VISION STATEMENT……………………………………………………………....9
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS & SUPPORTS…...……………………….…………..............10
PBIS………………………………………………………………………………....... 10
Hallway Expectations
Bathroom Expectations
Café Expectations
Playground Expectations
Cool Tools
Tiger Paw Incentives & School-wide Celebrations
Character Counts……………………………………………………………………...….16
STUDENT MANAGEMENT..……..……………………………………………………….....17
Managing Classroom Behaviors…………………………………………………………18
Student Dress Code………………………………………………………………………21
Consequences for Violation Dress Code…………………………………………………22
Student Bicycles………………………………………………………………….............23
Student Rollerblades, Skateboards, Heelys…………………………………………...… 23
Student Items Not Allowed at School……………………………………………………23
Backpacks ……………………………………………………………………………… 23
Aerosol Body & Deodorant Sprays……………………………………………………...23
Photocopying…...………………………………………………………………………..23
Student Phone Use....…………………………………………………………………….24
Transfer Students..……………………………………………………………………….24
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION………………………………………………………….25
Lindop Learning Environment………..…………………………………….……………25
Grading…………………………………………………………………………………..25
Weighting Scale for Grades……………………………………………………………...26
Homework…………………………………………………………………………….....26
Accepting Late Assignments…………………………………………………………….27
Due to Suspensions
Due to Absences
Missing Assignments
Honor Roll……………………………………………………………………………….28
Midterm Progress Reports……………………………………………………………….28
Report Cards……………………………………………………………………………..29
Parent Communication………………………………………………………………...…30
Parent Contact
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Student Recognition………………………………….………………………………….31
Student Athletic Eligibility…………………………………………...………………….31
Participator
Spectator
Paper and Photocopies…………………………………………………………………...31
Laminates, Posters & Class Supplies………………………………………………….....31
Field Trips………………………………………………………………………………..31
Field Trip Expectations for All Students ………………………………………………..33
STUDENT SERVICES……………………………………………..……………………….….34
English Language Learners………………………………………………………………34
Speech/Language & Special Education Services ……………………………………….34
Academic Support Program……………………………………………………………...34
Child Study Team……………………………………………………………………..…34
Social & Emotional Development……………………………………………………….34
Breakfast Nutrition Program…………………………………………………………….35
TEACHER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES…………………………………………...…...36
Communication…………………………………………………………………………..36
Lesson Plans & Preparation……………………………………………………………...37
Planning Time……………………………………………………………………………38
Building Admittance…………………………………………………………………….38
Teacher Evaluations…….…………………………………………………………….….38
Certificate Renewal………………………………………………………………………38
Teacher/Staff Dress………………………………………………………………………38
Teacher/Staff Family & Children………………………………………………………..38
Homework Hotline……………………………………………………………………….38
PowerSchool………………………………………………………………………….….38
Copyright………………………………………………………………………………...39
Professional Development……………………………………………………………….39
Student Supervision……………………………………………………………………...39
Passes………………………………………………………………………………….....40
Teacher Phone Use…..……………………………………………………………….….41
Extra-Duty Positions………………………………………………………………….….41
Committees……..………………………………………………………………………..41
Lunch Schedule/Program ………………………………………………………………41
Assemblies……………………………………………………………………………….42
Teacher Administrative Tasks………………………………………………….………..44
Collection of Money…….…………………………………………………………….…44
Fundraisers………………………………………………………………………….……45
Substitute Folders………………………………………………………………………..45
Textbook Selection………………………………………………………………………45
Classroom Budget & Supplies……………………………………………….…………..46
Completing Reports………………………………………………………….…………..46
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TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT & USE…………………………………………...…………47
Computer Lab Use……………………………………………………………………….47
Mobile Laptop Carts……………………………………………………………………..47
Tech Support Process…………………………………………………………………….48
Student Use………………………………………………………………………………48
Teacher/Staff Use………………………………………………………………………...49
Miscellaneous…………………………………………………………………………....49
ATTENDANCE………………………………………………………………………………...50
Student Attendance………………………………………………………………………50
Notes
Tardiness
Removal from Class
Emergency School Closing………………………………………………………………50
Teacher Attendance…………………………………………………………………...…51
STUDENT & STAFF SAFETY……………………………………………………………….52
Evacuation Drill………………………………………………………………………….52
Lockdown……………………………………………………………………………......52
Bus Evacuation…………………………………………………………………………..52
Fire Drills………………………………………………………………………………...52
Tornado Drills……………………………………………………………………………52
Medications………………………………………………………………………………53
Outdoor Recess…………………………………………………………………………..53
Building Security…….…………………………………………………………………..53
Sexual Harassment……………………………………………………………………….53
Mandated Reporter……………………………………………………………………….54
Child Abuse……………………………………………………………………………...54
BUILDING & GROUNDS…………………………………………………………………….55
Building Maintenance Procedures……………………………………………………….55
Equipment Loan……………………………………………………………………….…55
Building Use…………………………………………………………………………..…55
Use of School Facilities………………………………………………………………….55
BUSINESS OFFICE……………………………………………………………………………56
Purchase Orders………………………………………………………………………….56
Check Requests…………………………………………………………………………..56
Purchases…………………………………………………………………………………56
Reimbursements………………………………………………………………………….56
OFFICE ETIQUETTE…………………………………………………………………………58
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
School Office Roles and Responsibilities………………………………………………..59
District Office Roles and Responsibilities……………………………………………….60
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES……………………………………………………………….61
MISCELLANEOUS……………………………………………………………………………62
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LINDOP VISION STATEMENT
Committed to Excellence and Achievement!
LINDOP MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide a high quality education that inspires each student to become a
self-disciplined, passionate life long-learner who is equipped to flourish in an ever changing
global society. This is achieved through partnerships based on
mutual respect and shared accountability.
STUDENT PLEDGE
I am a proud Lindop student. Excellence is my standard.
I am self-disciplined and passionate about learning.
I will be prepared to grow in an ever-changing global society.
I cooperate with my community to meet my standards.
I am respectful, responsible and accountable for my actions.
SHARED BELIEFS
1. A lifelong love of learning will be instilled through continuously positive and
nurturing educational experiences in an environment where all students become
successful academically and socially.
2. As a result of our high expectations, we produce well-educated graduates who are
equipped to succeed in their future endeavors.
3. Learning is enriched by exploring and respecting a diversity of perspectives and
ideas.
4. Every stakeholder of the Lindop community is committed to working as a team to
achieve a high quality education for all students.
5. Personal responsibility is essential for achieving academic excellence.
6. The foundation of education is a partnership based on mutual respect and shared
accountability.
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7. When you cultivate “the whole child”, all students develop the potential for greater
opportunities in the future.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS & SUPPORT Each year we welcome hundreds of students into Lindop Elementary. Our chief desire is to
prepare them academically and socially for the challenges they will face in high school, college
and ultimately as productive, successful adults. As such, teachers and staff must create a school
climate that holds high expectations and a standard of excellence for us, as well as our students.
In order to improve the school climate at Lindop, we have selected a nationally recognized
research-based program called Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, PBIS. PBIS is
a program that enhances the capacity of school teams to provide the best behavior supports for
all students. Likewise, it supports social competencies and academic achievement by
implementing effective intervention strategies. Such interventions include, social skills training,
academic curricular restructuring, and behaviorally based interventions. Schools that implement
PBIS effectively have shown reductions in the number of discipline referrals, reductions in the
number of in-school and out-of-school suspensions, enhanced school safety, school climate, and
documented increased ISAT scores.
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PBIS is the foundation for teaching acceptable student behavior. An important factor in the
success of any student management program is the ability of teachers to model and teach
acceptable classroom behavior. Lindop School is a proponent of Harry Wong’s First Days of
School, and encourages all teachers to prepare their classroom expectations with his “best
practices” in mind. The first days of school should include the practice of expected procedures
so that they become routine for students (i.e., walking in the halls, entering and exiting the
classroom, café, use of restrooms, and classroom activities). If this is neglected, student
behavior can become a challenge and impact the quality classroom instruction. Modeling and
practicing expected behaviors helps create a positive classroom environment and allows teachers
to hold students accountable for their behaviors.
The following are the school wide expectations for the hallway, bathroom, café and
playground. All students will be expected to behave in accordance with our Lindop school
principles: Respectful, Responsible and Accountable.
Hallway Expectations:
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Respectful
• Take appropriate amount of space
• 3rd tile from the wall
• Straight lines
Responsible
• Control noise volume
• Leave a space between you and the person in front of you
• Hands and feet to self
Accountable
• When in line or walking to class uphold “hands off” policy
Bathroom Expectations:
Respectful
• Walk to the bathroom stalls
• Patiently wait your turn in line
Responsible
• Use 1 pump of soap and 2 pulls on the paper towels
• Throw paper towel in the trash
• Pick up your mess
Accountable
• Use 6-inch voice
• Keep hands and feet to self
Café Expectations:
Entering
Respectful
ü Enter quietly, and
proceed to get
your lunch from
the serving area
ü Use appropriate
language such as
“please” and
“thank you”
Eating
Respectful
ü Control noise
volume, Use a
6-inch voice
when speaking to
classmates and
lunch staff
ü Use your manners;
do not talk with
your mouth full
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Leaving
Respectful
ü Stay seated and
quiet until you are
dismissed
ü Quietly exit the
café in a line with
your class
Responsible
ü Remain in line
until you receive
your lunch and
you are seated
ü Remain in your
seat for the
duration of the
lunch period
ü Have your lunch
card ready
Accountable
ü Sit only at your
assigned
homeroom’s table
ü Keep hands and
feet to yourself
Responsible
ü Keep floors and
tables clean by
keeping your
wrappers and food
on your tray
Responsible
ü Dispose of food
and garbage when
receptacles are
brought to you in
a timely fashion
ü Throw out garbage
when receptacles
are brought to you
ü Clean up spills or
ask for help from
lunch staff
ü Raise your hand
for assistance and
permission
Accountable
ü Eat ONLY your
own food
ü Finish all of your
food in a timely
manner
Accountable
ü Exit quietly and
in a line when
leaving the lunch
room
Café Procedures and Behavior Expectations
(Procedures and expectations are subject to change as we implement reflective practices and
make adjustments when necessary.)
1. Students will enter the lunchroom as if they were entering a restaurant – quietly walking to
the serving area and then to their assigned table. Students will quickly find a place to sit and
remain at the assigned table for the entire lunch period.
2. Students bringing lunch baskets to the cafe should take care when assigned to carry the
basket, avoiding contact with people and other objects.
3. Students may have pleasant, quiet conversations with their friends in the immediate seating
area. Loud yelling across the lunchroom is not allowed.
4. Students should raise their hand if they need assistance and should always remain in their
seats.
5. At the end of the lunch period, lunch supervisors will bring the garbage receptacle to the
table to assist students with emptying their garbage.
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6. Students are expected to clean their area prior to exiting the café. This cleanup effort should
include the floor beneath their seat and table. A lunch supervisor will check to ensure that
students have not left any trash in the surrounding area.
7. Students are only allowed to leave the lunchroom with permission of an adult. Bathroom
privileges are limited to emergencies only.
8. Students will place their lunch bags/boxes in the class baskets as they are dismissed to go
outside. Baskets will be lined up in a designated area until recess is over. Baskets will be
returned to classroom by a designated individual.
9. No students are permitted to be in the halls or return to their lockers during the lunch period.
Playground Behavior Expectations
1. Students will show respect for others and follow instructions given by all adults supervising
the playground.
2. Students will not play roughly on the playground. Students should keep hands and feet to
themselves. Students are to use all equipment properly, as intended, including balls. Slides
are used in down direction only.
3. In case of an accident where a student needs medical attention, the child is to be escorted to
the nurse’s office by an adult.
4. Students are to stop playing immediately upon hearing the bell or whistle and line up in a
safe and orderly manner.
5. Students are not to leave the play area for any reason without the permission of a supervisor.
For example, if a ball goes over the fence, the student must receive permission from an adult
before going to retrieve the ball.
6. Students will not use inappropriate language at any time on the playground.
7. Students are not allowed to enter the school without a supervisor’s permission.
8. Students will leave all unsafe objects at home, and not play with rocks, gravel, bark, sand,
sticks, or other dangerous objects.
COOL TOOLS
Cool Tools are short lessons that provide direct instruction to students regarding behavior
expectations for any given area in the school building. They are based strongly on modeling the
expected behavior. Remember, if we understand that behavioral skills are learned then we
should accept that it is necessary to teach expected behaviors as we would teach academics.
• State behavioral expectations
• Specify student behaviors (expectations/rules)
• Model appropriate student behaviors
• Students practice appropriate behaviors to teacher’s satisfaction
• Teacher acknowledges/reinforces appropriate behaviors
TIGER PAW INCENTIVES & SCHOOL-WIDE CELEBRATIONS
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A Tiger Paw is a tangible reward given to students demonstrating positive behavior.
Teachers/Staff should consider ways to use the Tiger Paws in their classrooms so that students
realize the value of exhibiting expected behaviors. An important component of PBIS is to
establish school-wide acknowledgment systems. Lindop students are regularly given
opportunities to redeem Tiger Paws for prizes, parties, and items in the Tiger Paw Store. Most
half-days on the school calendar are set aside for students to participate in Tiger Paw parties and
quarterly celebrations. Teachers play a vital role in encouraging positive behaviors. It is
important that they recognize when students are being respectable, responsible and accountable.
There are a variety of positive rewards that teachers may offer:
1. Verbal praise (to the student or parents, positive phone calls home)
2. Written praise (certificate or other award form)
3. Regular distribution of Tiger Paws to all deserving students
Below is a description of how students may utilize Tiger Paws throughout the school year:
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Tiger Paw Parties - Students may purchase admittance by having the required amount of
Tiger Paws to attend the party. Students must place their names on the back of their paws
and may only use their tickets to purchase admittance.
•
Monthly Raffles – Students may enter their Tiger Paws into the raffle drums for an
opportunity to win the monthly raffle. Prizes include gift cards to McDonald’s and
GameStop. (All tickets will be disposed of each month after the drawing).
•
Trimester Celebrations – Students who have completed an entire trimester with zero
referrals, detentions or out-of-school suspensions will be invited to attend this celebration
(data from SWIS will be used to determine participants, no Tiger Paws are needed).
•
Tiger Paw Store – Students may purchase items from the Tiger Paw Store during their
lunch period on a daily basis.
PBIS Calendar of Events 2014-2015
Friday
August 29th
Friday: SIP
Day
September
19th
September
26th
October
31st
Friday
Friday: SIP
Friday
November
14th
Tiger Paw Raffles
*In the café during each lunch period
Anti-Bullying Assemblies
Tiger Paw Raffles
Tiger Paw Parties
Tiger Paw Raffles
Trimester 1 Celebration
*students with zero referrals from
trimester 1 invited
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Friday
Friday: Early
Dismissal
Friday: SIP
Day
Friday
November
21st
December
19th
January
16th
January
30th
Tiger Paw Raffles
Tiger Paw Raffles
Spelling Bee & Tiger Paw Parties
Tiger Paw Raffles
February
25th
trimester 2 invited
Tiger Paw Raffles
Friday: SIP
Day
Tuesday
Friday: SIP
Day
Thursday
March 20th
Career Day & PBIS Assemblies
March 31st
Tiger Paw Raffles
April 24th
Tiger Paw Parties
April 30th
Friday: SIP
Day
May 22nd
Tiger Paw Raffles
trimester 3 invited
Friday: Last
Day,
Early
Dismissal
th
Wednesday
May 29
Last Day of School J
Field Day
Tiger Paw Raffles
Lesson plans for Citizenship
Pillars
A Look at an Influential African American
age: teens | subject: Language arts |
seasonal: Black History, Martin Luther
King, Jr.
Addressing Community Problems
age: 11-13 yrs. | subject: Civics
Community Calendar
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Community Helpers
age: 4-6 yrs. | subject: History
Energetic Citizenship
age: 11-13 yrs. | subject: Health and science | seasonal: Earth Day
Good Citizen Interviews
STUDENT MANAGEMENT All students will be held responsible for their behaviors. Consequences for inappropriate actions
will be individualized and related to the offense. “Minor Unacceptable Behaviors” should be
dealt with in the context of the classroom. This allows the involvement of the administration to
be more effective when “Major Unacceptable Behaviors” occur. Likewise, it reaffirms the
classroom teacher’s role as the authority figure. Refer to the Code of Conduct to determine
which infractions are “Minor Unacceptable Behaviors” as well as the corrective supports the
teacher may issue. Group punishment is not an acceptable action due to its inherent unfairness to
non-offending students. Under no circumstances is the use of corporal punishment for any
student acceptable. The use of corporal punishment will result in disciplinary action of the
offending staff member. The Code of Conduct is a framework for addressing student behavior
and indicates how the student who misbehaves will be handled when he/she violates school
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expectations. If a teacher assigns an after-school detention, a Detention Notice must be issued
and parental consent must be obtained by the parent/guardian in advance before the student can
serve the detention with the teacher. Teachers may obtain parental permission for students to
serve detention either by receipt of signed permission slip, verbal agreement via phone call, or
email communication.
When a student is sent to the office for a “Major Unacceptable Behavior” the sending
teacher is to complete a Discipline Referral Form summarizing the incident as well as the steps
the teacher has already taken. The administration will be better able to fairly assess the situation
and determine the appropriate consequence if specific information is provided on the referral. In
emergency situations, if the teacher is unable to complete the form immediately due to extreme
student behaviors, he/she should utilize support from colleagues by allowing the student to be
removed from his/her classroom. In the event that colleagues are unavailable, the teacher should
contact the assistant principal or principal to remove the student from the classroom.
Since students are entitled to due process regarding their exclusion from educational services, it
is critical that the information be communicated immediately and submitted in writing as soon as
possible. The student may be detained until the nature of the problem can be determined and
appropriate action is taken. It is the responsibility of the referring teacher/staff to contact a
parent/guardian to inform them about the incident the same day it occurs. All parent
contact and attempts should be maintained on a parent contact log. If a student is sent to the
office during recess/lunch or from a non-homeroom teacher, the front office will contact the
classroom teacher.
*Please refer to the Discipline Code of Conduct for specific information regarding conduct and consequences for unacceptable behavior.*
Managing Classroom Behavior
A good student management program must be grade level appropriate and have the following
components to be effective:
• A set of clear, concise, observable expectations which are consistently implemented
• Explain, rehearse and reinforce procedures to help students meet expectations
• Positive and negative consequences implemented fairly and consistently class–wide
• Immediate and appropriate consequences
• Teachers/Staff, Administrators and Parents who are involved and supportive
Sample of displayed expectations in classroom (on a poster list no more than 5 expectations):
1. Be in your assigned seat and working when the tardy bell rings (3 tardies=detentions)
2. Bring all your books and materials and take them with you when you leave
3. Treat each person in this room with dignity and respect
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4. Follow directions the first time given
5. Follow all procedures of school-wide expectations
Sample of displayed consequences in classroom (on a poster list no more than 5 consequences):
1. Verbal Warning and/or Written Reflection (obtain parent signature)
2. Teacher/Student Conference
3. Phone Call Home (student owns what they did)
4. Teacher/Student/Parent Conference
5. Lunch Detention and/or After School Detention
6. Social Probation
7. Office Referral
Posting expectations is not enough; each teacher should spend considerable time rehearsing
procedures as they relate to the functioning of his/her classroom. Administration should not
be the resource used to persuade students to follow classroom expectations. Effective teachers
are PROACTIVE and anticipate all of the tasks necessary for students to successfully experience
learning in their class. Procedures should be in place for all of the important components of your
classroom: (1) Getting students’ attention, (2) Students returning from absence, (3) Submitting
homework, (4) Dismissing from class, (5) Not turning in homework/assignments, (6) Lining up
for lunch, (7) If the classroom phone rings, (8) Responding to questions, (9) Completing
assignments before classmates, etc. Procedures should be introduced and consequences
reinforced during the first days of school as students learn class expectations.
Continuum of Consequences
At least three of the following consequences must be issued by the classroom teacher, PRIOR to
referring a student to the office for after-school detentions (SWIS). Remember, every day is a
new opportunity for students to “get it right”! It is important to create a climate that gives
students opportunities to be successful. This is done by seeking opportunities to highlight what
the student is doing right and by disciplining with dignity. “People don’t care what you know,
until they know that you care.”
Steps for Managing Classroom Misbehavior
1. First Consequence: Verbal Warning- The teacher will communicate to the student
that the behavior is inappropriate (warning) and/or Written Reflection (samples on
Sharepoint).
2. Second Consequence: Teacher/Student Conference- The teacher will discuss the
situation with the student and work with that student to develop positive behavior.
During this step, teachers and students may develop a relationship to assist in
correcting behavioral problems. The parent must be notified of the teacher/student
conference either via phone, email or by sending notification home to the parent.
3. Third Consequence: Lunch detention - This is an optional consequence, as teachers
are not required to use their duty-free lunch for this purpose. Students who are issued
lunch detentions must serve the detention with the teacher or staff member issuing the
detention. Lunch detentions are an extension of classroom management and do not
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require administrative approval or the completion of SWIS referral forms. It is
expected that the issuing teacher supervise students so that they receive their lunch at
the designated time. An additional optional third consequence may be a teacher
issued after-school detention (this is not an office issued after-school detention).
After obtaining parent permission, teachers may detain students for no more than two
hours after-school. Such detentions do not require the completion of SWIS referral
forms. The options of both lunch and after-school detentions are a part of the
corrective steps teachers must take prior to referring a student to the office for
administrative consequences to be issued.
4. Fourth Consequence: Teacher/Parent/Student Conference- If behaviors persist, a
conference (face-to-face) should occur, wherein the teacher shares concerns with the
student’s parents in order to gain insight, receive suggestions, and confront the
problem in a cooperative, supportive effort. An administrator may be present at
teacher’s request. The conference often results in a behavior contract, and increased
communication between school and home. The behavior contract outlines specific
rewards and consequences designed to change the student’s behavior in the teacher’s
classroom.
5. Further Consequences:
• Social Probation is a consequence that is effective the same day it is issued.
Students will not be able to attend or participate in: Student Council functions,
concerts/musicals, sports and other intramural programs or clubs, PTSO
programs, band, field trips, and assemblies.
• After-school Detentions and/or other interventions to redirect student
behaviors may also be issued. Parents should be contacted and informed of
behaviors student exhibited to warrant this consequence.
Additional Interventions & Consequences:
6. PBIS Check-In-Check-Out Student Support – permission may be obtained during
conference with parent.
7. BIP – Response to Intervention – The teacher(s) discuss the problem during team
meetings and garner suggestions from other teachers who know the student.
8. Severe behaviors from groups 3, 4, 5, 6 categories of offenses should be referred to an
administrator. Consequences will be issued at the discretion of the administration in
alignment with this code of conduct.
Procedure for Referrals
1. After the aforementioned steps and consequences have been implemented, the student
will be issued a referral form and sent to the office. The form needs to indicate what
corrective steps the teacher took to redirect student behaviors as well as the results of
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2.
3.
4.
5.
each step. Detailing student behaviors assists the administrator when contacting
parents/guardians.
An administrator or designee will obtain parent permission to issue further
consequences (i.e. detention, OSS etc.). The administrative consequence will be
effective either that day or the next school day following the date issued.
Failure to serve a detention within the required two days will result in an out-of–
school suspension (OSS) or other appropriate consequence at the discretion of the
administrator for refusal to comply with the school rule regarding detentions.
Reasonable efforts will be made by administration to contact the student's parent on
the day the OSS is assigned. The student will continue to be responsible for serving
the original detention and will remain assigned to OSS until this responsibility has
been completed.
Detention periods must be used for the purpose of reflection and/or independent study
or reading school-related material. Students must bring their homework as well.
Detentions are to be served after school from 3:35-4:35 pm or 3:35-5:35 depending
on the grade level. Alternative arrangements are not available due to supervisory
responsibilities. Parents shall be responsible for insuring that their child is picked up
if he/she is assigned.
Lindop School District 92 Dress Code
Students must maintain appropriate dress and grooming standards while attending
school. For the safety of the educational process, the dress code will be enforced
with all students and will be in effect Monday through Friday and during all
school activities. The only exceptions to this rule are “Spirit Days” when students
may wear jerseys and other Lindop colored clothing.
Article of Clothing
Shirts
Appropriate
Any color or patterned dress shirt, polo
shirt or blouse with or without a collar.
Any color or patterned turtleneck, shirt or
sweater. Shirttails that go below the
“bottom” are to be tucked in to the pants
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Inappropriate
Sleeveless-shirts or spaghetti strap tanktops. Shirts that are sheer, revealing, low
scoop necklines, tight or form fitting.
Shirts that do not cover the midriff.
Overly large clothing that would permit
Slacks
Dresses
Skirts
Jumpers
Shoes
Earrings
Hair and Haircuts
Miscellaneous
Inappropriate Items
or skirt. Shirttails that do not go below
the “bottom” can be tucked in or not.
hidden items. Jerseys are not to be worn.
Hooded items are permitted. Hoods,
however, are not to be worn inside the
school building.
Solid color, patterns, or jeans must fit and
be worn at the waist and with a belt.
Shorts (mid-thigh length) may be worn in
August/September and May/June (May
1st).
Jeans with holes or slashes, wherein the
skin is visible. Sweat pants, jogging
suits, jersey pants/shorts, stretch pants,
jeggings, leggings, and yoga pants
Pants/slacks/shorts that do not fit or
aren’t worn properly at the waist. Pants
that are overly tight.
Spaghetti strap dresses, backless dresses
or low scoop necklines, dresses, skirts or
jumpers shorter than mid-thigh.
Any color or pattern, dresses do not need
a collar. Tights (leggings) may be worn
underneath dresses, skirts or jumpers.
Dresses and skirts must be mid-thigh
length.
Dress shoes, sandals, gym shoes
Heelys, flip-flops, slippers
Neither boys nor girls are permitted to wear piercings in their noses, eyebrows, lips,
chins, cheeks, tongues or other visible body parts; nor are boys permitted to wear
earrings in their ears.
Students are not permitted to wear curlers/rollers or scarves to school. It has come to
our attention that some of the designs and symbols cut into boys’ hair are gang related.
As such students are not permitted to have their first, middle or last name, nicknames,
initials, designs, symbols, zigzag lines, arrows, Mohawks, etc. cut into their hair, nor
designer parts, logos, or rubber-band hairstyles that cause extreme disruptions to the
learning environment. Eyebrow clippings, do rags, head bandannas, stocking caps, or
shower caps are not acceptable either.
Hats, scarves, sweat-bands, hoods, or other head coverings worn inside the building
unless worn for religious purposes.
Clothing that suggests or displays
drug/alcohol/tobacco related themes, offensive language (i.e. profanity) or offensive
scenes/pictures, draping jean chains, or any other clothing or items not deemed
appropriate for school.
Consequences for Violating Dress Code
District policy stipulates that students wear clothes deemed appropriate for school. Research has
indicated that there is a direct correlation between students’ attire and their classroom behavior,
attitude and achievement (Sommers, 2001 & Nicholson, 2007). Current styles are accepted, but
clothing should be appropriate for the school setting. Students in third through eighth grade who
violate the dress code policy will receive the following consequences:
1. First violation: Teacher issues verbal warning and provides the student with the
opportunity to self-correct (i.e. obtain clothing from locker, phone parent to request
change of clothing, removal of article). The student will complete a student reflection
regarding proper attire for Lindop School.
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2. Second violation: Send student to the office. (Phone contact will be made by the
administrator and attire will be corrected).
3. Chronic dress code violators will be dealt with by an administrator.
*If students in pre-kindergarten through second grade violate the dress code, the teacher will
contact the parent and determine appropriate consequences. Chronic violators will be
referred to an administrator.*
What Not to Wear
Student Bicycles
1. Students in grades three through eight may ride their bicycles to school. Students must
obtain a Bicycle Permission Form. When students return the form with parent/guardian
signature they will be issued an official Lindop Bicycle Rider’s License.
2. Bicycles must be parked and locked at the bike racks. Bicycle racks are located on the east
side of the building.
3. Students are not to ride their bicycles on school property during, immediately before, or
immediately after the school day. Once on school grounds, students are to walk their bikes to
the bike racks.
Student Roller Blades, Skateboards & Heelys
1. Students are not to bring their skateboards, scooters, roller blades, or Heelys on school
grounds.
2. Skateboards, roller blades, and Heelys are to be kept at home.
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Items Not Allowed for Use
on School Grounds
Items Not Allowed
at School
Gum
Radios
CD/Cassette players/MP3 player
Cellular phones/Beepers/Pagers/PDA
Walkie talkies
Video games or hand-held electronic
games
Any other electronic devices
Knives (toy, look-alike, or real)
Guns or pellets(toy, look-alike, or real)
Any potentially dangerous article that
could be used as a weapon
Drugs, alcohol, tobacco products and/or
paraphernalia
Lighters or matches
Firecrackers or “poppers”
Fireworks including any other item(s)
deemed inappropriate for school
Teachers are to confiscate any unauthorized radio, CD/cassette player, electronic beeper, cellular phone,
walkie-talkie, pager, video game, hand-held game, toy, etc. that is visible or in use by students. These
items should be turned in to the office for safekeeping until the parent can come to pick up the item. The
secretary will contact the parent to notify them of the confiscated item.
Backpacks
For health and safety reasons, students will not be allowed to carry backpacks during the regular
school day. Students may carry gym bags to and from gym as they are expected & required to for
gym.
Aerosol Body Deodorant or Sprays
For safety purposes, spray deodorant or body sprays are prohibited. Students may bring roll on
deodorant and or body lotions.
Student Photocopying
Students will not be provided with personal photocopying services. Teachers should not allow
students to make copies in the teacher workroom.
Student Phone Use
ü Student use of classroom telephones is to be limited to emergency situations or when a
teacher directs a student to contact the parent.
ü The phones are not to be used to call parents for a forgotten lunch or homework. Natural
consequences should apply to forgotten items.
ü Students are not to use the school phones to make arrangements for after-school
activities. Arrangements should be made between the parent and the child before coming
to school.
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ü Students should not request or be sent to the front office to use the telephone.
Cellular Phones
ü Students bringing cellular phones should keep them turned off, in student lockers in their
book bag, and only use them off campus. Any cellular phones visible or being used on
school grounds before, during, or after school will be confiscated and retrieved only by
the student’s parent/guardian. After the second violation cellular phones will be returned
to the parent/guardian at the end of that school year.
Transfer Students
1. When a student transfers into Lindop School, the homeroom teacher will be notified as soon
as possible. In most cases, the student will be scheduled to start the following school day so
the teacher has time to gather the necessary materials, desk, books, etc.
2. The school Social Worker and/or an 8th grade ‘student ambassador’ will follow up on all new
students to extend a welcome to Lindop and to assist in any way possible.
3. Teachers should match the new student with a classroom “buddy” to facilitate the new
student’s orientation to Lindop.
4. Upon receipt of a new student, classroom teachers will inform encore teachers and reading
specialist of student’s enrollment.
5. Shortly upon entering Lindop, a literacy assessment of the new student’s skills will be
conducted by the reading specialist. Teachers are also encouraged to conduct informal
assessments to ascertain the student’s skills. The reading specialist should update all
computer databases with new student information.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Lindop Learning Environment
Student learning is the utmost priority here at Lindop. As such we encourage each teacher to
begin instruction immediately. The following procedures and routines may assist you in
reaching this goal.
Morning Routine
Every student should be greeted daily as he/she enters the classroom. This courtesy
teaches our Lindop students civility and consideration of others. Likewise, teaching good
manners is aligned with our PBIS endeavors to create a positive learning and working
environment. Students must participate in bell-ringer activities when the schedule
permits.
Student Pledge
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Our student pledge is recited daily. Every student should memorize the pledge and
actively participate each morning. Please make sure the children can enunciate the words
clearly and that they understand the meaning of the pledge.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance is recited daily at the beginning of the day (exceptions will be
made for religious reasons). Everyone rises to recite from memory. Make sure your
children can recite it and that they can enunciate the words clearly. Discuss the meaning
of the pledge with your class.
Attendance
Attendance is an extremely important component of our legal records and contributes to
our funding, so it must be accurate. It is your professional responsibility to submit your
attendance each day on Power School no later than 8:45 a.m. Completing your
attendance on time will prevent the secretaries from disrupting instruction.
Administrators will hold all teachers accountable for submitting attendance on time;
teachers who disregard this requirement will receive a verbal warning and written
warnings thereafter.
Grading
1. Grades are to be comprised of a multitude of evaluative data involving the student’s
classroom performance. The criteria is to include effort, tests, homework, classroom
assignments, participation in classroom activities, and other projects you may use to assess a
student’s level of performance.
2. The grading framework should be reviewed with the students and parents at the beginning of
the school year.
3. Report cards in grades K–8 will use a skills-based grading system, which is more
developmentally appropriate for Common Core Standards.
4. Report cards in grades 3rd through 8th will include letter grades using the following scale:
A = 91% and above
B = 81 to 90%
C = 72 to 80%
D = 65 to 71%
U = below 65%
5. Grades, given by regular education teachers, of students in special education (“resource”,
“mainstreamed” or “included”) are to reflect input given by the child’s special education
teacher. Grades for ELL students may be modified to a Pass/Unsatisfactory system if the
student does not have command of the English language. Teachers are to consult with the
ELL teacher and the Principal regarding individual students.
6. Trimester grading of a student transferring into the district is to be done only if the student
has been enrolled for more than 20 school days. For students in school less than 20 school
days, teachers are to write in the comments section how the student is making the transition
into the school and classroom.
Weighting Scale for Grades
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(Grades 3 – 8th)
Each trimester, teachers should ensure that a minimum of twelve grades exist from which
student grades will be averaged. Students are graded in four categories. Each category is
important however, each category bears its own weight. The weighting scale is as follows:
Classroom and Content Area Teachers
Encore Teachers
• Assessments and Projects 40% (We
• Assessments and Projects 50% (We
encourage differentiation of
encourage differentiation of
assessments to address various learning
assessments to address various learning
styles and strengths.)
styles and strengths.)
• Participation & Classwork 50%
• Participation & Classwork 50%
• Homework 10%
At the beginning of each trimester, teachers are required to submit proof of weighting scales in
alignment with administrative audits. Teachers are required to utilize a percentage scale for all
assignments. Teachers are not permitted to practice dual-weighting of assignments within each
category unless they collaborate with building principal.
Homework
Homework is to be assigned judiciously and only be work that a student can do independently. It
is meant to be practice of a skill already taught and/or mastered. Therefore, the teacher must
have allowed for independent practice in class before assigning the skill/material as homework.
It is to be an application or adaptation of a classroom experience and not be assigned for
disciplinary purposes. Moreover, homework must be meaningful, purposeful and engaging
work, not just monotonous repetition. The amount of homework assigned to a student normally
increases as students progress through school. The following are time parameters for students in
grades K through eight and is the total across subjects:
Grades K – 2
20 to 30 minutes
Grades 3 – 4
30 to 60 minutes
Grades 5 – 6
60 to 90 minutes
Grades 7 – 8
90 to 120 minutes
1. It is not feasible to establish rigid time constraints because of the individuality of each
child. The time allotments above represent the amount of time spent on all subjects
combined. Additional time should be dedicated to develop a daily reading routine.
2. Each grade level, in collaboration with the administration, will be responsible for
defining its homework guidelines and practices.
3. A student not completing an assignment due to an absence will have additional days to
turn in the homework equal to the number of days of the absence before the homework
will be considered late.
4. In addition to PowerSchool updates, teachers are required to contact the parents of
students having a D or U average; parents of said students should be contacted via phone
or email every 2 weeks. Teachers are asked to maintain a log of telephone contact.
Copies of the telephone contact log will be collected monthly and maintained in the
office.
5. Homework should be corrected and graded for understanding, not just for completion.
The purpose is being certain that students are learning the content and practicing new
skills.
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Accepting Late Assignments
(Homework, projects, or assignments to be completed at home)
Due to Suspensions
Missing assignments will receive a grade of zero until they have been turned in. All students
should be given an opportunity to complete missing work. Upon returning from in-school
suspension, students will be expected to hand in their work and receive full credit for all
assignments completed during their suspension. When a student receives an out-of-school
suspension, he/she will be required to carry all their textbooks home. The student will be
responsible for checking the homework hotline and needs to complete all assignments. Students
should be prepared to hand in all assignments upon their return; classroom teachers are asked to
allow students and additional period of time to complete all missed classroom work and receive
full credit for all assignments they completed during their suspension. (Three days out= three
days of grace).
Due to Absences
Students whose assignments are late due to absences are able to make up work without penalty
within the number of days absent (two days out= two days of grace).
Missing Assignments (Grades K-8th)
Missing assignments will receive a grade of zero until the assignment has been turned in unless a
student has been absent (see above). All students should be given an opportunity to complete
missing assignments. Students with missed assignments will be assigned to lunch and/or afterschool academic support, the day the assignment is missed, due and not turned in. The
assignments that are completed and turned in by the end of the day will receive a grade no higher
than 90%. Missing assignments that are not turned in by the end of the day will receive zero
credit.
1. It is the student’s responsibility to attend academic support on the day the assignment is
missed.
2. It is the student’s responsibility to turn in any missed assignments by the end of the day.
3. It is the teacher’s responsibility to notify parents when a child is being assigned to afterschool academic support.
4. It is the teacher’s responsibility to inform the parent about the missing assignment.
Honor Roll
Students in grades three through eight will be recognized for their academic accomplishments at
the conclusion of each trimester. Parents will be invited to attend the honors recognition
assembly after each trimester. There are two different honor roll statuses:
High Honor Roll: Students achieving all A’s in all core academic and specials classes will
receive High Honor Roll recognition for their academic accomplishments at the end of each
trimester. No B’s, C’s, D’s, or U’s can appear on the trimester grade report.
Honor Roll: Students achieving all B’s and higher in all core academic classes and specials
classes will receive Honors recognition for their academic accomplishments at the end of each
trimester. No C’s, D’s, or U’s can appear on the trimester grade report.
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Midterm Progress Reports
(Every teacher is required to complete midterm progress reports).
Kindergarten – 8th grade Midterm Progress Reports will no longer be mailed by the office, hard
copies will be sent home with students. Teachers should ensure that PowerSchool accurately
reflects hard copies as parents will be encouraged to check PowerSchool more routinely.
Parents/Guardians need to sign and return to their child’s teacher the second copy of the Midterm
Progress Report. Teachers must notify a parent via telephone conference, email, or
parent/teacher conference before a student receives a D or U (Unsatisfactory) on his/her report
card. Teachers must have documentation of the notification before a D or U is on the student’s
report card. Midterm reports, unless they are signed with a parent/guardian signature and
returned, will not qualify as notification. Teachers of physical education, art, music, library, band
and Spanish must send home Midterm Progress Reports if a student is in jeopardy of receiving a
grade below a C for the trimester. Administrators will review the reports and return to the
classroom teacher for edits as needed. Upon revisions the original Midterm Progress Report
should be returned to the principal. The original and a copy of a student’s Midterm Progress
Report will be sent home. Parents/guardians are to sign and return the copy to the appropriate
classroom or homeroom teacher. Midterms should be returned signed within one week. The
teacher is responsible for collecting and maintaining them. A copy of each student’s Midterm
Progress Report will be maintained in the front office.
Midterm Due Dates Midterm – 1 September 27, 2013 Distributed to students on October 11, 2013 Midterm – 2 December 20, 2013 Distributed to students on January 17, 2014 Midterm – 3 April 4, 2014 Distributed to students on April 17, 2014 Trimester Due Dates Trimester – 1 November 6, 2013 Distributed at Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1-‐8pm on November 25, 2014 Trimester – 2 February 13, 2014 Distributed at Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1-‐8pm on February 26, 2015 Trimester -‐3 May 17, 2014 Distributed to students on the last day of school on May 30, 2014 29
Report Cards
All report cards are to be done on the computer. Classroom and homeroom teachers are to turn
in completed report cards (original copies, not stapled) to the principal for review.
Administration will return to the classroom teacher any report cards that need to be corrected or
reprinted. All corrections will need to be completed by the classroom teacher, as soon as
possible, so report cards can be copied and distributed on time. All corrected and completed
report cards will be given to the front office so three copies (parent, cumulative folder and
Principal) can be made. The original copy will be returned to the teacher. The comment section
of the report card is a very important component of parent communication. Teachers need
to take great care and time when completing the comment section. Comments should highlight
positive aspects of a child’s growth and identify areas of concern. When addressing negative
behaviors be specific, don’t use generalizations (e.g. he’s lazy) or make assumptions about why a
student is doing something. Report the behavior in specific terms (e.g. she talks out of turn and
disrupts others). All teachers must write comments about a student if a student receives a Needs
Improvement (N) in grades K-2 or a D or U in grades 3-8.
Encore (specials) teachers will forward their grades to the classroom teachers (kindergarten
through second grade) who will enter the students’ grades, as well as any comments from the
encore (specials) teachers. In grades three through eight, encore teachers are responsible for
entering the students’ grades as well as entering the comments. The grades given on the
permanent record card should be an average of all the grades given during the four marking
periods. Teachers in grades three through eight should use the Grading Scale conversion table
to determine the grades for the permanent record card.
Parent Communication
Parent Contact
Open House for all Lindop students will be on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. The purpose of this
night is to inform parents about your curriculum, goals for the students/class and discuss how
adults can be utilized in the classrooms. Parents should take the opportunity to understand
classroom expectations, homework policy, grading policy, and behavioral expectations and
consequences.
(Everyone)
(Teachers)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
General session in gym
Classroom sessions PreK-8
Each classroom and homeroom teacher is expected to make a personal telephone contact with
students’ parents/guardians during the first thirty days of school. To create a positive partnership
with the parents, ongoing positive notes home, phone calls, or positive progress reports will be
helpful. It is through a collaborative effort with parents that the child’s greatest potential will be
reached. Teachers are expected to maintain documentation of each parent contact made: positive
calls that inform parents of student achievement and successes as well as negative calls that
inform parents about discipline, behavior, or academic concerns. Parent contact log should be
submitted on the last day of each month to the office secretary (hardcopy) or via email. Teachers
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are to be very diligent about returning parent phones calls as soon as possible. The expeditious
return of their phone call reinforces to parents that we strive to partner with them for their child’s
success. You will be expected to return all parent calls or emails within a 24 hour period. The
PTSO will actively recruit parents to volunteer in classrooms, assist with field trips and special
activities. If you have need for any parent volunteers, please contact [email protected].
Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences
The “traditional” Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences will be held for all Lindop students K-8
on the same dates. Teachers in grades K-8 should be prepared to distribute student report cards.
It is vital that all teachers keep their PowerGradebook current with students’ most recent
assignments and assessments. Teachers are encouraged to schedule their own parent/guardian
conferences, as necessary throughout the year. Conferences in November and January will be
convened from 1:00-8:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Trimester – 1: November 25, 2014
Trimester – 2: February 26, 2015
Trimester -3: Distributed to students on the last day of school
*Teachers desiring to have an administrator present during a conference should contact an administrator in
advance. The top three teachers with the highest parent turn out will receive special recognition. Teachers are
required to maintain a parent conference sign-up sheet at the Open House.
Student Recognition
Students will be recognized for their honor roll, attendance, achievement and participation in
extra-curricular activities, athletics, band, choir, Lindop Spelling Bee, Regional Science Fair,
service projects and physical fitness. Classroom/homeroom teachers will also recognize students
for most improved (behavior and/or academics) and for effort. Throughout the school year
students will be recognized and commended for demonstrating the six pillars of character
(trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship) and for upholding the
expectations of all Lindop students to be respectful, responsible and accountable.
Student Athlete Eligibility
Participator - Students participating in athletics must maintain academic eligibility to
participate. Athletic eligibility will be established prior to the beginning of the sports season. To
meet the academic standards for athletic eligibility, students must maintain a cumulative G.P.A.
of 3.0 or better in all subjects. Upon the start of the season, it is the coach’s responsibility to
check for student eligibility at the beginning of each week. If an athlete becomes ineligible at
that time, he/she will forgo any games that week until he/she has improved their grades and
PowerSchool has been checked again at the beginning of the next week. If at any time an
athlete’s GPA drops below a 3.0, he/she becomes ineligible. Playing time for the newly eligible
athlete will be at the discretion of the coach.
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Spectator - Upon attending athletic events, students’ G.P.A. and behavioral records will be
reviewed. Student must maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or better in all subjects. Likewise,
students should not have received any out-of-school suspension and no more than one in-schoolsuspension for that trimester. Each trimester students will be given the opportunity to attend
events under the same guidelines.
Paper and Photocopies
As the budget for paper is limited, teachers need to be mindful of not making unnecessary and/or
extra copies. Please reuse copies, whenever possible, having students write their answers on a
separate sheet of paper. If teachers need colored paper they must request it from the School
Secretary. Teachers are responsible for their own photocopies. Please avoid making personal
copies. Employees must not perform duties related to an outside activity using District 92
facilities, equipment or materials without the consent of the Superintendent and Board of
Education.
Laminates, Posters, Class Supplies
Teachers please be aware that any requests for lamination or the creation of posters should be
placed with the office staff only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Permit a two-business day turn
around for all requests. Likewise any requests for classroom supplies should be submitted on
Mondays and/or Fridays. Allow a two day turn-around for all requests. The office staff
appreciates your cooperation in this matter, as it provides them the opportunity to plan your
requests around their office responsibilities.
Field Trips
Field trips are expected to be taken to enrich student understanding of concepts. The school
district pays for one bus trip per trimester, per grade. All field trips must have educational value
and relate to the class curriculum. The principal must review and approve all field trips as
well as the superintendent.
In order to provide adequate supervision, a 1:10 ratio between adults and children should be
maintained during field trips. Therefore, it may be necessary for the teacher to solicit parent
volunteers to accompany the class on field trips. All volunteers who wish to accompany students
on class field trips must have a background check performed and approved prior to the field trip.
Interested parents should be directed to the district secretary.
Students who do not have a signed Field Trip Permission Slip may not go on scheduled
field trips. During registration the parent should have signed a yearlong Field Trip Permission
Slip for local walking trips. It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure that each child has a
signed separate Field Trip Permission Slip for other scheduled class trips.
Teachers planning field trips must confirm that the field trip is scheduled the day before the
actual trip. Annual trips include: 7th grade trip to Springfield and the 8th grade trip to
Washington D.C. Any student with one out of school suspension, two or more in school
suspensions, or a cumulative GPA below a 2.5 by the end of Trimester 2 will not be invited to
attend the trip to Springfield or to Washington D.C.
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1. Teachers are to complete and submit (at least four weeks in advance) to the principal
the Field Trip/Bus Request Form for approval. Approved requests will be given to the
school secretary, who will inform the grade level team. Unapproved requests will be
returned to the submitting teacher with an explanation of why the request was not
approved.
2. Teachers will then receive verification from the school secretary that buses have been
ordered.
3. The health aide is to be contacted by the teacher regarding student medications or other
health concerns/issues.
4. The assistant principal and food service director are to be contacted by the teacher if any
change in the lunch program is necessary. Since the lunch orders are pre-ordered it is
necessary to give the food service director a two-week advance notice of any field trip to
accommodate any necessary changes.
5. If any expenses are incurred prior to approval (e.g., tickets purchased, deposits
made, etc.), no reimbursement will be given. In addition, no monies are to be
collected before the trip has been approved by the principal.
6. Provide the office with a list of students who have paid for the trip. In addition, provide
the office with a list of students that will not attend the field trip along with the classroom
teacher with whom they will remain.
7. Any money collected from students must be turned into the business manager at least two
days prior to the field trip. A Deposit Form and a list of students who have paid must be
completed and turned in with the money. The secretary will submit the deposit to the
business coordinator, once she has issued the receipts and ensured that the proper
documentation is submitted by the teacher.
8. All monies collected should be given to the main office secretary (D’Anza) to be locked
in the safe daily. Money that is not turned in daily to be locked in the safe and is deemed
missing becomes the responsibility of the teacher.
Field Trip Expectations for All Students
All students with discipline concerns must be brought to an administrator’s attention before
being granted the privilege of attending a field trip. The student’s ability to attend the field trip
will be assessed on a case by case basis.
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STUDENT SERVICES English Language Learners (ELL)
1. Lindop School provides English Language Learners (ELL) services to students whose
primary language is other than English. The students are served both on a pull-out and pushin basis and within the regular classroom.
2. All new families will be required to complete a Home Language Checklist at the beginning
of the school year to indicate what language(s) are spoken in the home and what language(s)
the student speaks and understands.
Speech/Language and Special Education Services
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1. Students qualifying for speech and language and/or special education services will be served
either in the classroom or on a pullout basis.
2. Each year individual goals and objectives (IEP) are written and reviewed so parents and the
school can monitor the student's progress.
3. Special education teachers should collaborate with the general education teachers to modify
the curriculum in order meet the child’s needs; teachers should know the contents of the
student’s IEP.
Academic Support Program
The Academic Support Program is a before school a remediation program targeting students in
grades K-8 who are struggling to obtain a “B” average. Students are recommended to academic
support sessions by their teacher/s. The program operates for one hour before school Monday
through Thursday until the student raises their grade to a “B” or higher. Student progress will be
monitored based on bi-weekly PowerSchool reports. The program will be staffed by a teacher
who is equipped to teach in alignment w/CCSS. Teachers should make every effort to encourage
parental support but cannot mandate student participation.
Extra-Curricular and Before-School Activities
Lindop School offers a variety of extra-curricular activities for students in grades five through
eight including cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, basketball and track. In addition to athletic
activities, students can participate in band, choir, drama, and Student Council. Lindop School
may also offer After-School Activities for students of all ages. Potentially some activities may
include drama, chess, a book club, computer club, and young authors. The After-School
Activities will operate on a minimal fee-based structure with school personnel, parents, and
community members sponsoring the activities. If you are interested in sponsoring an activity,
please contact the assistant principal at 708/345-3110.
Social & Emotional Development
Ø Lindop School employs a full-time Social Worker to provide social and emotional
assistance for IEPs and support to students, parents and staff.
Ø Lindop also has a School Psychologist on staff to test students and provide intervention
supports to students, parents and staff.
Ø Lindop has incorporated the Steps to Respect and Voices SEL curriculum for K-5th grade
and Second Step for students in grades 6th – 8th.
Grade Level Intervention Team (GLITs)
Grade Level Intervention Team functions as a resource to teachers and parents when they have
concerns about a child. The format will be to brainstorm interventions and develop an action
plan. The Grade Level Team will:
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Focus on data-driven decision making; no one can bring a child issue to the team without data.
Discuss presenting concerns (behavioral or academic);
Review work samples, classroom and/or school assessments and other presenting data;
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Brainstorm classroom accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies;
Brainstorm appropriate school, community, and/or home interventions;
Develop an action plan, including who will be responsible for the identified strategies, assessments, rating
scales, observations, etc., and when the “case” will be reviewed.
The team will be comprised of the principal, school social worker, school psychologist, reading
specialists and classroom teachers, or any other appropriate staff members.
Breakfast & Lunch Nutrition Programs
Lindop School is proud to serve its students and parents by providing tasty and nutritious meals
at a reasonable cost. These programs provide varied, appetizing meals to help our Lindop
students receive meals provide at least two-thirds of the Recommended Daily Allowance of
nutrients for each child. These nutrients are professionally selected to provide a balanced diet
with no "empty calories." Breakfast is served from 8:00 – 8:20 a.m. each morning in the Lindop
Café. Students will not be allowed into the building before 8:00 a.m. We have three lunch/recess
periods for our students:
Kindergarten, First, & Second
Third, Fourth, & Fifth
Sixth, Seventh, & Eighth
10:54am – 11:34am
11:37am – 12:17pm
12:20pm – 1:00pm
You may www.lindop92.net lunches for any day on the menu/calendar by simply completing the
proper requirements online at. All information notices will be sent home when your debited
account has only five days of meals remaining. New orders will not be accepted if there is a zero
balance in your child’s account. Your child does not have to order hot lunch or breakfast every
day of the week but may select as many days as he/she desires.
If your child orders a hot lunch, he/she will receive a carton of milk with his/her lunch. If your
child brings a lunch from home, he/she may purchase milk for a quarter. Please understand that
the breakfast and hot lunches are pre-ordered and pre-paid monthly. All orders must be placed
online. No orders or payments will be taken at school. No orders can be taken after the ordering
deadline and no credit will be extended for lunches. If you and your family have qualified for
free or reduced price lunches an order form still needs to be completed in order to receive the
lunches. Parents are not allowed to bring fast food lunches for their child.
TEACHER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Communication
1. Whenever possible, notices from the administration, Staff Bulletins, committee meeting
minutes, etc. will be submitted to teachers via e-mail rather than a hard copy placed in
teachers’ mailboxes. Teachers need not print out all documents they receive. Outlook
calendars and desktop folders may be used to store documents for future reference.
2. All staff members use their card-reader to wand in each day. Attendance reports will be
retrieved daily after 8:15 to ensure all staff is present.
3. All staff should check their mailboxes daily.
4. All staff members will have a Lindop e-mail account and are expected to check their email daily.
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5. All staff members are expected to attend weekly staff meetings – No Exceptions. Staff
meetings begin at 7:55 a.m. and staff should arrive on time and sign the attendance sheet.
Lesson Plans & Preparation
1. Teachers are required to maintain current weekly lesson plans. Teachers are also
required to submit bi-weekly lesson plans; lesson plans must be submitted electronically
with the use of an approved template. Likewise plans should be readily available to an
administrator when they visit the classroom informally and/or formally. Lesson plans
must include 3-part objectives, including condition performance & criterion & the
use of verbs corresponding to Bloom’s Taxonomy.
2. Activities identified in the lesson plans must refer to the specific Common Core State
Standards that are being addressed. In addition, lesson plans should include when class
meetings will be held and activities that support the six pillars of Character Counts and
Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports. Any non-educational activities, movies,
parties etc. must be approved by the principal.
3. Teachers are expected to thoroughly plan for their lessons which includes obtaining any
supplies needed from the office. Any requests for office supplies should be submitted on
Mondays and Fridays and allotted a turn-around time of two-business days. Due to the
office staff’s commitment to proficiency in fulfilling their daily and numerous
responsibilities, on-demand requests will no longer be filled.
4. Animals may be brought into the classroom for educational purposes, if permission is
granted by the principal.
5. Teachers are required to use the following components: Objective, Common Core/State
Standards, Anticipatory Set, Instructional Process, Guided Practice/Monitoring,
Independent Practice, Assessment, Evidence of Differentiated Instruction, Use of
Technology (if applicable).
Lesson Plan Due Dates
2014-2015
Due Date
(emailed before 8am)
Lesson Plans
(for the time frames below)
Monday, August 25, 2014
Monday, Sept. 8, 2014
Monday, Sept. 22, 2014
Monday, Oct. 6, 2014
Monday, Oct. 21, 2014
Monday, Nov. 3, 2014
Monday, Nov. 17, 2014
Aug. 20th – Aug. 29th
Sept. 2nd – Sept. 12th
Sept. 16th – Sept. 26th
Sept. 29th – Oct. 10th
Oct. 14th – Oct. 24th
Oct. 27th – Nov. 7th
Nov. 10th – Nov. 21nd
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Monday, Dec. 8, 2014
Monday, Jan. 5, 2015
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015
Monday, Feb. 2, 2015
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015
Monday, Mar. 2, 2015
Monday, Apr. 20, 2015
Monday, May 4, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015
Dec. 1st – Dec. 12th
Dec. 15th – Jan. 9th
Jan. 12th – Jan. 23rd
Jan. 26th – Feb. 6th
Feb. 9th – Feb. 20th
Feb. 23rd – Mar. 6th
Mar. 9th – Mar. 20th
Mar. 23rd – Apr. 3rd
Apr. 13th – Apr. 24th
Apr. 27th – May 8th
May 11th – May 22nd
Planning Time
Teachers are expected to utilize their planning periods to plan with colleagues to prepare for
instruction, collect and organize materials, meet with or contact parents, meet with the
instructional coach or special education staff, and discuss student data with the principal.
Therefore, teachers cannot leave the building during their planning period. Teacher planning
time belongs to the district.
Building Admittance
Teachers are allowed to arrive no earlier than 6:30a.m. and may stay no later than 6:30p.m. on
days when a school sponsored event is occurring, teachers may stay beyond 6:30p.m. Likewise,
there are no weekend hours for teacher admittance unless a school-sponsored event is scheduled.
When teachers leave the building it is expected that all computers are shut-down (not simply
logged off) and all lights are turned off.
Teacher Evaluations
The type of evaluation will be depend on the tenure status of the teacher, the type of evaluation
the tenured teacher selects and the type of position the non-certified staff member holds. (See
teacher evaluation guide). Lindop has adopted and adhere to the Danielson Framework an
evaluation rubric.
Licensure & Certificate Renewal
It is the teacher’s responsibility to maintain his/her certification through ISBE. Standard
certificates are valid for five years while Masters Certificates, through the National Certification
Board, are valid for ten years. Certificate renewal information is available from the ISBE
website or the West 40 Intermediate Service Center. All certificate renewal forms are submitted
through the ISBE website http://www.ISBE.net
Teacher/Staff Dress
Teachers are expected to be a positive role model by dressing in a professional manner at all
times. Jeans and sweat suits should not be worn to work unless it is a Spirit Day or specially
designated day, otherwise, absolutely no jeans, no shorts, leggings or sportswear (physical
education teachers are exempt) are allowed. All clothing must be appropriate for a school setting.
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Teachers are encouraged to dress for success and model professional attire for our students. The
last Friday of each month & all SIP days are spirit days.
Teacher/Staff Family & Children
Teachers are expected to be fully engaged in their job assignments during contractual hours. As
such, it is not expected that children or family members will accompany you to work or be
dropped off during the school day. It can create an unprofessional climate as Lindop School
does not have the facility nor offer the benefit of childcare for the children of its employees.
Homework Hotline
Teachers are expected to maintain their Homework Hotline to reflect current assignments and
activities. In addition to the daily homework that has been assigned, teachers may want to
remind students of materials needed for the next day or of a special event. Teachers are to
encourage students to utilize the Homework Hotline when they have been absent, suspended or
are uncertain of the work assigned.
Power School
Teachers in grades 3-8 are expected to update Power School every other week. Scheduled
updates should be completed by 3:35 p.m.
Power School Updates 2014-2015
September 5th
September 19th
October 3rd
October 17th
October 31st
November 14th
December 5th
December 19th
January 9th
January 23rd
February 6th
February 20th
March 6th
March 20th
April 2nd
April 24th
May 1st
May 15th
Copyright
All district employees are required to follow classroom copyright guidelines.
Agreement on Guidelines for
Classroom Copying in
Not-for-Profit Educational Institutions
The purpose of the following guidelines is to state the minimum standards of educational fair use
under Section 107 of H. R. 2223. The parties agree that the conditions determining the extent of
permissible copying for educational purposes may change in the future; that certain types of
copying permitted under these guidelines may not be permissible in the future; and conversely,
that in the future other types of copying not permitted under these guidelines may be permissible
under revised guidelines.
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Moreover, the following statement of guidelines is not intended to limit the types of copying permitted under the
standards of fair use under judicial decision and which are stated in Section 107 of the Copyright Revision Bill.
There may be instances in which copying which does not fall within the guidelines stated below may nonetheless be
permitted under the criteria of fair use.
Professional Development
1. In order to best meet students’ needs, teachers are expected to participate in professional
development. Lindop School will be offering a variety of classes throughout the school
year. In addition, teachers may want to take advantage of classes and workshops being
offered locally or regionally. See the principal if you have questions about their content
or quality.
2. If a conference or workshop is held during the school day the teacher must submit a
Request to Attend Professional Conference form and return it to the principal for
approval. In order to register for the workshop and make necessary arrangements to have
a substitute it is important that the request be submitted well in advance of the
conference.
3. All registration information is to accompany the Request to Attend Professional
Conference form so the district secretary can get you registered for the
conference/workshop.
4. Teachers may receive partial tuition reimbursement for graduate courses with preapproval from the superintendent. The teacher must complete the Pre-Approval for
Teacher Training form and submit it to the superintendent. The superintendent will
return one copy to the teacher indicating whether the course has been approved within
two-weeks of request (see contract).
5. After the teacher has registered for the course, they should turn in the “receipt” for
payment of registration fees to the business manager.
6. When the course has been successfully completed and the district has received an official
transcript, the teacher may receive reimbursement for the tuition costs (see LTA
contract).
Student Supervision
To alleviate any problems when students move through the building, teachers must escort their
classes to and from the café and all special classes such as art, music, physical education, library,
technology and Spanish. The teacher is to position himself/herself in order to have optimal
visibility of their class. Students are expected to maneuver through the hallways in a quiet and
orderly manner. All teachers must supervise the hall and classroom behavior during passing
periods and washroom breaks. All classroom teachers are required to receive their students
in the hall at 8:15 a.m. All resource teachers are expected to monitor the hallways in the
mornings and afternoons from 8:15 – 8:25 a.m. and 3:30 – 3:40 p.m. All teachers’
assistants are required to monitor outdoors each morning and afternoon from 8:00 – 8:20
a.m. and 3:30 - 3:40 (see table below for assigned location).
Door and Hall Assignment
8:00am for LSSA
8:15am for LTA Greet Students at Classroom
Specials Teachers,
Resource Teachers, and
Instructional Assistants
Playground Outdoors
Ms. Atwood
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District Door / Band Door
Pre-K Outdoors
Pre-K/Kindergarten Door
2nd/3rd Grade Door
Primary Hall
4th/5th Grade Outdoors
4th/5th Grade Door
4th/5th Grade Hall (North end)
4th/5th Grade Hall (near ramp)
Café bathroom area
6th Grade Door/Hall
Middle School Hall
7th/8th Grade Door
Café (Recess Door)
Café
Fine Arts Hall
Mr. Boggs
Ms. Henderson-Harrison
Ms. Stallings
Ms. Boswell
Ms. Smith
Ms. Chhe
Ms. Pechacek
Ms. Tillman
Mr. Lazarus
Coach Nickles
Mrs. DeGraff
Ms. Owens
Ms. Simmons
Ms. Morris
Mr. Finch
Passes
Whenever a student is outside of the classroom he/she must have a pass. Students who do not
have a pass are to be sent back to the classroom from whence they came. Middle school students
will use their assignment notebooks as passes. Teachers will initial and indicate the time when a
student leaves a class. Students who have lost their assignment notebook will be required to
purchase a replacement notebook for $5.00.
Teacher Phone Use
To minimize the disruption to instructional time, teachers are not to call one another during the
school day; you can leave a voice mail message, without disrupting class, by dialing 9 and then
the teacher’s entire number.
Teachers, please remember that as an instructional leader you are a role model. Teachers should
not use their cellular phones to text, talk or retrieve voice messages during instructional time.
The use of your cell phone should be restricted to non-instructional time only
Extra-Duty Positions
Due to budget restrictions as specified in the most recent agreement between the Board of
Education of Lindop School District 92 and the Lindop Teachers’ Association, teachers
providing extra duty assignments will be compensated at hourly rates as specified in their
contract. LTA has first rights to refusal for ALL extra-duty positions.
Committees
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The LTA contract specifies that each teacher is to serve on two committees (see details in the
contract). Ad Hoc Committees will be formed periodically for special projects & initiatives.
The committees for the 2014-2015 school year are listed below:
Ø Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Ø Planning & Scheduling
Ø PBIS Tier I & Tier II
Ø Evaluation Tool
Ø Safety/SEL
Ø Technology
Ø Finance
Ø Policy
There will be an opportunity to sign up for one committee during the opening professional
development days in August. Teachers are responsible for actively participating on their
committee. Attendance and minutes should be taken at all committee meetings.
Lunch Schedule & Program
Kindergarten, First, & Second
Third, Fourth, & Fifth
Sixth, Seventh, & Eighth
10:54 – 11:34
11:37 – 12:17
12:20 – 1:00
Lunch orders will be placed only online.
Each plastic bag of lunch tickets will also contain a rubber band. If a student who ordered a
lunch is absent, teachers should put the rubber band around the student(s) individual lunch
ticket(s), put the ticket(s) back in the plastic bag and give it to a responsible child who is getting
a hot lunch and ask him/her to return the ticket(s) to the Meal Director. This cycle will repeat
daily.
Teachers should:
Pick up the plastic bag containing the students’ lunch tickets from their mailbox each morning
before school. Kindergarten through 5th grade teachers should pass the lunch cards out to the
students just before lunchtime. Teachers in grades 6th through 8th should pass the lunch cards out
to their students first thing in the morning.
Assemblies
1. Teachers are to escort their students to the gymnasium for all assemblies. If the assembly
is scheduled during a classroom teacher’s planning time his/her class may be supervised
by the specials teacher. If the assembly is still in progress when the classroom teacher’s
planning time ends he/she should relieve the specials teacher as he/she may have another
class.
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2. Teachers are to actively supervise their students throughout the assembly. Please
position yourself so you have close visual and/or physical proximity to the students. If
students are misbehaving during an assembly they should be moved away from the
distraction or removed from the gym. Classes with disruptive behavior will be directed to
leave the gym.
3. Teachers are to talk with their class before each assembly about appropriate assembly
behavior. The expectation is that our students will be a respectful audience.
4. Teachers must model appropriate assembly behavior by refraining from talking with
fellow teachers or grading papers.
5. Specials teachers and/or specialists are encouraged to attend assemblies whenever
possible. Your assistance with student supervision is greatly appreciated.
6. Teachers are encouraged to make connections and/or extensions of the assembly by
talking with their students about what they learned, reviewing the key points made, or
giving them information ahead of time so they have a stronger base of general
knowledge.
Assembly Seating Assignments With Bleachers and Chairs
PreK – 8 Events
STAGE
6
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6
Kindergarten
Classes
Pre K
First Grade
Classes
Second Grade
Classes
Third Grade
Classes
Fourth Grade
Classes
Fifth Grade
Classes
Without Bleachers
8
7
7
Sixth Grade
Classes
Seventh Grade
Classes
Eighth Grade
Class
Eighth Grade
Class
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Classes will be seated in their designated sections on a first-come basis. Appropriate space will
be saved for classes entering their sections last. If the assembly only is for grades 5 – 8, the
seating order is the same, but is moved up toward stage.
Teacher Administrative Tasks
1. Teachers are responsible for keeping the following records: daily attendance for each
student (PowerSchool), cumulative records, reading assessments/records, permanent
record card and a parent contact log.
2. Student cumulative records and folders are on file in the office. These files should not be
removed from the building. It is the responsibility of the teacher to familiarize himself/
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herself with the contents of each student’s cumulative folder. Any relevant information
should be communicated to the appropriate specials teachers.
3. Teachers issuing textbooks or other school-issued supplies must record the name,
number, and the condition of each item issued to a student.
4. Upon receipt of each textbook, students are to write comments regarding the book’s
general condition. These comments are to be confirmed by the teacher and saved until
the end of the school year. At the end of the year, the condition of each text will be reassessed by the classroom teacher. Students having books showing excessive damage,
beyond normal wear-and-tear, will be assessed a fine for such damage. The student will
be given a notice of the amount owed and the reason for the assessment. This obligation
must be paid prior to the issuance of the third trimester report card, registration for
the subsequent year, or graduation.
Outstanding obligations for lost textbooks will be determined according to the age of the book.
One year old > total cost
Two years old > 75% of original cost
Three years old > 50% of original cost
Four or more years old > 25% of original cost
Collection of Money
Teachers may need to assist in the collection of the money during the school year for materials,
fees, PTSO or school fund raisers. When turning in the money to the front office
1. 2Tough), please ensure that you place the money in an envelope and label the envelope
with the appropriate information (i.e. name of event, amount being submitted).
2. Whenever a teacher is involved in collecting money for a fundraiser, Book Club orders
(when applicable), or a class project, the money must be appropriately accounted for with
a class list and a deposit form. Teachers must not keep money in their classrooms
under any circumstances. Space has been designated within the office safe for money
collection and deposit. Money that is turned in daily and is deemed missing becomes the
responsibility of the teacher.
3. A receipt must be written any time the school collects money from a student and/or
parent. Teachers should give the school secretary a list of students who have paid so
receipts can be completed and returned to the teacher. (PowerSchool component where
teachers update paid field trips and parents can see online)
4. If you are in charge of organizing an activity where money is collected and expenses are
incurred, an Expense Report must be completed. For example, graduation, band booster
club activities, Student Council activities, and yearbook.
5. The business manager will receive all final deposits along with all appropriate
documentation: expense report, receipts, invoices, or other supporting documents.
Fundraisers
1. All fundraisers must be approved by the principal and superintendent at the
beginning of each school year.
2. A schedule of fundraisers will then be established to prevent any conflict.
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3. Teachers responsible for fundraisers must maintain accurate records of all money
collected and submit a deposit form and expense report to the business manager.
4. Money collected should be placed in the safe for safekeeping. Teachers cannot keep
money in their classrooms.
Substitute Folders
1. Teachers are to maintain a two substitute folders: a planned absence folder to be kept in
a designated area in the classroom and an emergency absence folder to be provided to
the main office.
• Planned absence folders must include the following information: detailed lesson
plans, seating chart, class list, attendance sheet, daily schedule, a copy of the
emergency procedures, instructions regarding students with special needs, and a
schedule of when students may be out of the class to receive special services (e.g.
social work, reading, special education). A grade level or neighboring teacher
should be aware of the designated area where the substitute folder. A grade level
or neighboring teacher’s name is to be provided if the substitute has any questions
or concerns.
Emergency absence folders must include the following information: Three
school days of general standards based lessons, assessment prep materials, seating
chart, class list, attendance sheet, daily schedule, a copy of the emergency
procedures, instructions regarding students with special needs, and a schedule of
when students may be out of the class to receive special services (e.g. social work,
reading, special education). Please ensure that there is sufficient planning and
material for instruction and learning throughout the entire school day. Emergency
absence folders must be submitted to the main office by Monday, September 15,
2014.
2. A substitute evaluation form must be completed upon your return (see appendix). Please
submit evaluation to the principal as it will assist in determining whether the substitute
was efficient, fulfilled your expectations and should be considered for future coverage of
your class.
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Textbook Selection Process
The Board of Education is legally responsible for the adoption of all basic printed instructional
materials used as part of the educational program. A committee of teacher representatives,
principal and the assistant principal will preview all pertinent materials and narrow down the
selection to the best option(s). The committee will make a recommendation to the
superintendent, who in turn, will make a recommendation to the Board of Education.
Classroom Budget and Supplies
1. If a teacher needs any supplies a Supply Request Form is to be completed and returned
to the principal for approval.
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2. All purchases must be pre-approved by the principal and superintendent. Therefore,
materials may not be purchased in advance by a teacher without a Purchase Order or with
petty cash or district credit card unless the principal has given signed consent.
3. Please plan your requests well in advance of your needs, as the office will need time to
approve your requests and order the supplies.
Completing Reports
1. If a teacher has personal or school property stolen from his/her classroom a Theft Report
should be completed and turned into the principal. Depending upon the value of the
stolen item a police report may also be made.
2. If a student is injured on school grounds or during a school-sponsored activity a Student
Accident Report must be completed to document the incident. The report should be
returned to the Health Aide.
3. If a school employee is injured on school grounds or while conducting school business an
Employee Report of Injury Form must be submitted to the Health Aide.
4. If a teacher is exposed to any infectious material or blood an Exposure Incident Report
must be completed and returned to the Health Aide. At all times, teachers should utilize
universal precautions. Please refer to the Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
outlined in the handbook.
TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT & USE All staff must sign an Acceptable Use Policy and a classroom computer inventory list at the
beginning of the school year declaring understanding of the appropriate guidelines. Staff
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members must develop technology skills so they may access e-mail, as well as use PowerSchool
for attendance (PreK-8) and report cards (K-8). Teachers are expected to make proficient use of
technology equipment during classroom instruction (desktops, laptops/tablets, Promethean
Board, TV, VCR, DVD, Document Camera, etc.). In order to ensure that our technology best
meets the needs of students and teachers, teachers will also be expected to participate in
professional development.
Computer Lab Use
The master schedule provides teachers in K-6 a tech time. Classroom teachers are required to
remain with their students during the lab time. Teachers are expected to properly supervise
students as they use the computer. Teachers will be held accountable for not properly supervising
students in the computer lab. Teachers should access the computers to ensure that they are
operable before assigning students to use a computer. Inoperable computers should be reported
to the technology director. Students are responsible for any damage caused to the computers and
teachers must immediately notify administration.
Mobile Laptop Carts (COWs)
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iPads usage 1:1/SPED
Tech Support Process
1. All requests and reports of damaged equipment are submitted online via the Lindop
website under the “Departments” tab.
2. In the event a teacher does not have internet access, the paper form is placed in the
technology director’s mailbox in the school office
3. All routine requests are handled based upon the urgency noted by the teacher in his/her
technical support request form.
4. Emergencies which impact/disrupt instruction should be immediately reported to the
technology director via telephone (ext. 6490).
5. In the event a repair cannot be completed in-house, the computer is sent to the
manufacturer for repair. In those instances, the teacher will receive a loaner so as to not
disrupt instruction.
Student Use
The purpose of the district computer network is to support education. The computer lab and/or
classroom computers are used for supporting the writing process, individual and/or small group
enrichment and/or remediation activities, research, acquisition of computer and internet skills,
and application of software as part of the curriculum. Network access is a privilege, not a right.
Access entails responsibility. All students must sign an Acceptable Use of Technology Form at
the beginning of each school year declaring their understanding of the appropriate use guidelines.
Students violating the acceptable use policy will have computer access suspended or revoked for
periods of time according to the violation. Please refer to Lindop Continuum of Consequences
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outlined in the Code of Conduct for more details. During registration, parents were asked to
indicate whether or not Lindop School can use their child’s name and/or photo for the school
website. Teachers should be aware of those students whose pictures can or cannot be used for the
school website. This information should be reflected in PowerSchool and on the intranet.
1. All students must log in using individual network user names and passwords. Log-ins are
not to be shared under any circumstances. Sharing passwords is a violation of the
Acceptable Use Policy.
2. Students are required to adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), including but not
limited to passwords, appropriate content, etc. Students who violate the AUP will be
subject to disciplinary action in line with the Code of Conduct.
3. All documents must be saved under students’ network accounts.
4. Prior to using the carts, each classroom is required to participate in an orientation to
explain and practice appropriate use and handling.
5. If a student encounters a problem or damage with his/her computer, he/she must
immediately notify the teacher.
Teacher & Staff Use
All staff must sign an Acceptable Use of Technology Form at the beginning of each school year
declaring their understanding of the appropriate use guidelines. It will be required that all staff
members develop technology skills so they may access e-mail, complete attendance using Power
School and complete report cards on the computer. Teachers are expected to make proficient use
of technology equipment during classroom instruction (laptop, Promethean Board, TV, VCR,
DVD, Document camera etc,). (See Technology Section for further information on Technology
equipment and use).
Miscellaneous
1. The Technology Coordinator is available to conduct grade-level team training and work
with teachers in their classrooms to provide support for technology infused lessons.
Requests should be submitted via the Technical Support request form.
2. A special Google calendar has been created for reserving the MAC lab, Windows lab and
Laptop Carts. Teachers are to reserve lab time using this calendar. All students MUST be
monitored when using the computer labs or laptops. Teachers should ensure that the
computer labs are kept clean and all computers are treated with care. Any computer
issues should immediately be reported to the Tech Director using the Technical Support
request form.
3. Downloading updates (which pop up on your screen automatically) are allowable and
beneficial. Otherwise, check with Mr. Eliscu before downloading or installing
software/materials.
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ATTENDANCE Student Attendance
Since state funding is based upon our school’s attendance records, it is critical that teachers
maintain accurate records of student attendance. Attendance will be maintained by PowerSchool.
All teachers will be trained on how to complete attendance using their classroom computer.
Training for new teachers will be held during the New Teacher Orientation prior to the start of
school. When there is a substitute teacher, the attendance will be taken on a hard copy of the
class list and sent to the front office. When an absence is for more than five days, a written
statement from a physician indicating that the student is physically able to return to school is
expected, unless waived by the Health Aide. Students whose projected absences from school are
for reasons of health or physical impairment and are for an extended period of time are eligible
for home or hospital instruction. The maximum amount of homebound tutoring per day is 60
minutes.
Notes
If a student brings a note regarding an absence, give the notice to the school secretary. If an
absence note contains a request for exclusion from gym, send the notice with the student to the
gym class and the gym teacher will return the note to the front office.
Tardiness
Students will be considered tardy if they are not within the classroom of their first period class at
the start of the instructional day, which is 8:25 a.m. Students who are tardy are not to be admitted
into the classroom without a pass from the office, a faculty member, or an administrator. Pre-k –
3 teachers may phone the office to report a tardy instead of sending the student to the office to
get a pass. The pass will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox by the issuing office staff person.
Excessive tardiness should be reported to the assistant principal.
Removal from Class
Students are not to be taken out of specials, i.e., art, music, gym, or computer, in order to work
on other studies without the expressed permission from the principal. Band sectionals (i.e. class
lessons) are based on a rotating schedule; therefore, band members should not consistently miss
the same academic period each week. Tests and other situations in which the classroom teacher
deems mandatory will take precedence over the band member’s attendance at a sectional. It is
the student’s responsibility to notify the band director of his/her absence in advance.
Emergency School Closing Procedures
If an emergency occurs which necessitates the closing of school, the following chain of
command will occur: the superintendent will converse with the school board president and
initiate the phone tree call system. In addition all staff and students will be notified via the
Honeywell automated call system. Unless otherwise noted, school will be closed for only the day
indicated. School will resume the following day.
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In the event that the school closes under emergency, any activities scheduled during the closing
will be cancelled. An emergency phone tree will be in place by Open House.
Teacher Attendance
All teachers are to arrive to school no later than 8:15 a.m. Dismissal time for teachers is 3:30
p.m. All teachers will greet students at 8:15 a.m. and supervise until 3:35 p.m. (with the
exception of plan and lunch periods). Teachers may be asked to report early or stay late due to a
special education staffing or other required meetings.
If a staff member is anticipating arriving to school later than the contractual start of 8:15 a.m.,
they must immediately notify the assistant principal at 708-786-6463 by 8:00 a.m. (no
exceptions).
If a staff member has emergency absence he/she is to call the absence line, at 708-786-6499 the
night before the absence but definitely before 6:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. When calling
in, teachers should indicate any special assignments, such as, lunch duty, that need to be covered
or identify any students who need special health care.
Under no circumstances is a message about an absence to be left on the school voice mail.
All teachers, teacher assistants, office personnel, custodians and administrators must complete a
Personal/Sick/Conference Day Request Form any time they miss a partial or full day of work.
This notification needs to happen no matter what the reason (sick, conferences, personal days,
school visits.) The school secretary must be contacted regarding any partial or full day absence in
order to arrange for a substitute and/or to keep an accurate record of employee absences. All
employees must complete Personal/Sick Day Requests Forms within two days of their
absence and submit to school secretary for principal’s approval. Personal days cannot be
taken immediately before or after a holiday unless permission is granted from the
superintendent. Personal day requests must be submitted to the principal at least three days in
advance, unless under an emergency situation. The times designated for a half day of attendance
are listed below:
Morning Half Day: 8:15 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon Half Day: 11:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
All teachers will be held accountable for complying with the allotted time frames for both the
sick day/personal day request forms. Forms are available online at SharePoint.
STUDENT & STAFF SAFETY Evacuation Drill
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In the event that an evacuation is necessary, “Code Red” will be announced. Teachers are to
lead their students out the same assigned doors as they would during a fire drill. Students will be
led to their designated locations outside of the building, similar to a fire drill. Teachers should
also make sure to take their First Aid kits, class lists, and parent contact information. When
outside, attendance should be taken and reported to the marshals in their areas. If students are
with an encore teacher, the encore teacher will take the class outside, where they will meet the
classroom teacher. Otherwise, all encore teachers/specialists will report to their designated
stations along 14th Street. Once everyone is outside and accounted for, the eighth graders will be
directed to start walking to the Broadview fire department, located at 14th Street and 25th Avenue.
Grades will follow in order (eighth grade, seventh grade, sixth grade, etc.). When students arrive
at the fire department, they will be led to the basement where students and teachers will wait
quietly for further instructions. When it is deemed safe to return to school, teachers and students
will walk back to Lindop. If it unsafe to return, parents will be notified and directed to pick
students up at the fire department.
Lockdown
Once during the year, there will be a lockdown drill. Office staff will use the intercom to
announce “Code Blue”. When that announcement is heard, teachers should immediately lock
doors, close windows, and shades and move students to a secure location in the classroom.
Students should not be seen from doors or windows. The teacher will place a red paper under
the door if a student is unaccounted for, hurt or if there is a classroom emergency. If everyone is
in class and all else is fine, teachers will place a green paper under the door. Wait in the secure
location until an, all clear message is heard over the intercom.
Bus Evacuation
At the beginning of each school year, students will be trained on how to safely evacuate a bus.
Teachers and students will be instructed, by a trained bus driver, on how to safely complete the
evacuation procedures.
Fire Drills
Throughout the school year the school will conduct announced and unannounced fire drills.
There will be at least two fire drills within the first few months of school. Teachers are to review
with their class the fire drill procedures, emphasizing the importance of taking the procedures
seriously. Teachers must be explicit about expectations for student behavior. Each classroom
must have displayed, next to each exit, the emergency information exit procedures.
Tornado Drills
At least once during the school year there will be a tornado drill. Teachers must review with
their class the tornado drill procedures, emphasizing the importance of taking the procedures
seriously. Teachers should be explicit about expectations for student behavior.
Medications
Any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, must be dispensed by the school Health Aide
or in her absence an authorized agent. Written authorization, indicating proper dosage, time,
duration, etc. from the parent and the physician is required for prescription medication.
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Outdoor Recess
Outdoor recess is to be monitored. Students must only be allowed to have outdoor recess when
the temperature is 25 degrees Celsius and higher.
Building Security
All staff should use their swipe card as they enter the building. If teachers leave the building
during their lunch period they will also need to notify the main office. Although we encourage
visitations from parents/guardians, staff should not permit visitors to enter from entrances other
than the main office. Visitors must check in at the main office to obtain a visitor’s pass before
going to see a teacher. All visitors must leave a valid ID with the secretaries in the main office
prior to being allowed admittance. Visitors observing classroom instruction should not bring any
other unauthorized individuals including their children. Teachers should report and/or escort any
unauthorized visitor to the main office. All staff should carry and utilize their keycards when
entering the building. Staff must notify, as soon as possible, the principal or superintendent when
any vandalism has occurred. If the principal or superintendent is unavailable and the damage is
extensive, the police will be called immediately. If the damage is relatively minor, the principal
or superintendent will determine if notification of the police is necessary. Substitutes will be
required to wear IDs while working at Lindop. Lindop School is monitored with 24-hour
surveillance security cameras. If anyone notices suspicious behavior on or near the school they
should phone or text the anonymous tip line at (612) 3 – LINDOP.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited. An employee, district agent, or student engages in
sexual harassment whenever he/she makes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, or engages in other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or sex-based nature, imposed
on the basis of sex that:
1. denies or limits the provision of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or that
makes such conduct a condition of a student’s academic status, or staff member’s ability
to perform; or has the purpose or effect of:
2. substantially interfering with a student’s educational environment;
3. substantially interfering with a staff member’s working environment;
4. creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment;
5. depriving a student of educational aid, benefits, services, treatment, or
6. making submission to or rejection of such unwelcome conduct the basis for academic
decisions affecting a student or staff member.
7. The terms “intimidating”, “hostile”, and “offensive” include conduct, which has the
effect of humiliation, embarrassment or discomfort. Examples of sexual harassment
include unwelcome touching, crude jokes or pictures, discussion of sexual experiences,
teasing related to sexual characteristics and spreading rumors related to a person’s alleged
sexual activities.
Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse
As a school employee, you are mandated by Illinois law and District policy to report all
suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). If you
have cause to believe a child has been abused or neglected please consult with the Health Aide,
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the social worker, or the principal. A call will then be made to DCFS. At least one staff member
designated by the principal must be present when a DCFS staff member interviews a student.
Failure to report suspected abuse can lead to dismissal.
Child Abuse
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL
PERSONNEL REPORT SUSPECTED CASES OF CHILD ABUSE AND
NEGLECT, AS SET FORTH IN THE ILLINOIS ABUSE AND
NEGLECTED CHILD REPORTING ACT
ILL. REV. STAT. 1985, CH. 23, PAR. 2051 ET SEQ.
Any school personnel, including teachers, administrators, nurses, social workers and
psychologists, who have reasonable cause to believe a child, known to them in their professional
capacity, may be an abused or neglected child is required by law to immediately report the case
to the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). An "abused child" is one whose
parent, or immediate family member, or other person responsible for the child's welfare, or any
individual residing in the same home, or a paramour of the child's parent, inflicts upon or creates
a substantial risk of physical or emotional injury to the child, commits a sex offense against the
child, or commits torture or inflicts excessive corporal punishment upon the child. A "neglected
child" is one whose parent or other person responsible for the child's welfare fails to provide the
child with the necessary care and support, such as nourishment, medical care, education as
required by law, clothing and shelter, or who is abandoned. A child may not be considered
abused or neglected solely because a parent or guardian, in good faith, depends upon spiritual
prayer alone for the treatment of disease.
A report of suspected child abuse or neglect must be made orally to the DCFS either by calling
the state-wide 24-hour child abuse hotline number (1-800-252-2873) or by contacting the nearest
DCFS office by telephone or in person. The oral report must be confirmed in writing to the
appropriate Child Protective Service Unit within 48 hours. School personnel should, but are not
required to, inform the school principal that they have reported a suspected abuse or neglect case
to DCFS. When making a report to the DCFS, the following information is required, if known:
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The name and address of the child and his or her parents or guardian
The child's age, sex and race
The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect
Any evidence of previous injuries
The names of persons apparently responsible for the abuse or neglect
The family's composition, including the names, ages, sexes, and races of other children
The reporter's name, occupation, and a place where he or she may be reached
The actions taken by the reporter
Any other information the reporter believes may be helpful
Any school personnel who reports a suspected case of child abuse or neglect has complete legal
immunity if the report was made in good faith. The name of the reporter is kept confidential.
Any school personnel who willfully fail to report a case of abuse or neglect to the DCFS is guilty
of a Class A misdemeanor and subject to a $1,000.00 fine or up to one year in prison, or both.
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Any school personnel who knowingly transmit a false report to the DCFS is guilty of disorderly
conduct and may be fined up to and including $3,000.00.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS 55
Building Maintenance Procedures
1. Please report any building irregularities, in writing, to the custodial supervisor. Such
irregularities may include broken windows, inconsistent heating, roof leaks, etc.
2. Building maintenance requests should be submitted in writing on the Building
Maintenance – Service Request Form, the form should be forward to both the building
maintenance supervisor and the principal.
3. Teachers are to report any chronically unclean room to the principal, in writing, noting
the specific problem, date, room number and signature. Also, if teachers plan any
excessively messy classroom projects, please consult with the custodial supervisor so
measures can be taken to reduce or localize the mess.
4. Use tacks, scotch tape and masking tape only on appropriate surfaces in the classroom,
not on woodwork or painted walls. Purchase or order special adhesive materials for
attaching items to walls or doors.
5. Classrooms must be kept neat and conducive to learning. Windows and doors must be
locked and the lights should be turned off when the room is not in use. Fire escape doors
should be clear and used only for emergencies.
6. Valuable equipment should be stored and locked when not in use. Employees should not
bring valuables to school, as District 92 is not responsible for their safekeeping.
Equipment Loan
School equipment will be loaned to school employees or community-affiliated groups only with
the approval of the superintendent. The length of the loan period will be determined prior to the
pick-up of the items. A statement, whereby the borrower assumes complete responsibility for
any incurred damage, must be signed by the individual or authorized group representative.
Building Use
When a teacher needs to use school space, either before or after school, he/she needs to complete
a Use of Building Request Form and return it to the assistant principal. This is to be completed
even though the activity is a school-sponsored activity. Priority for space will be given to the
teacher/group that has a Use of Building Request Form on file. Events that have already secured
dates and location on the school calendar will have priority when considering requests.
Use of School Facilities
The use of the school building and grounds must be approved by the superintendent and shall be
governed as follows:
School functions shall take precedence over all qualifying organizations.
School-affiliated organizations shall have second priority in scheduling the use of school facilities.
Community organizations shall have third priority in scheduling the use of school facilities.
No group consisting of fewer than ten persons shall be granted the use of school facilities.
A custodian, employed by the Board of Education, should be on the premises at all times the school facilities are in
use. The Superintendent may waive this requirement. Custodial expenses may be assessed to any organization
whose use of the school facilities necessitates custodial service beyond regular working hours.
BUSINESS OFFICE 56
Purchase Orders
1. All curriculum and most supply materials must be ordered by completing a Purchase
Order Form. Teachers should not charge to school accounts without a Purchase Order.
If the company does not accept a Purchase Order, approval must be granted by the
principal before paying cash or buying with a credit card. If you purchase materials
without going through the correct procedures you may not be reimbursed.
2. Please complete all of the necessary information in all of the columns of the form, i.e.
catalog number or ISBN number for textbooks, the quantity desired, product or item title
and description (for textbooks or workbooks include the edition or copyright), the unit
price, and the extended total price.
3. Please make certain the address, phone number and fax numbers are written on the order
form.
4. Turn the Purchase Order Form in to the principal for approval; keep a copy for your own
records.
5. After final approval by superintendent, the business manager will place the order. You
will receive a confirmation copy in your mailbox when the process has been completed.
6. On the day you receive the order, please check it carefully. Notify the business manager
immediately if any items are missing or damaged. She will assist you if any items need
to be returned.
7. Please indicate approval to pay the invoice, by signing and dating the packing slip and
return to the business manager, within two days of receipt.
8. If an invoice is included in the box, please forward it to the business manager.
Check Requests
Please make check requests two-weeks in advance. The principal must first approve requests
which will then be forwarded to the business office for processing. Emergency situations require
the same procedure and will be considered for processing.
Purchases
No employee shall purchase any personal items under the school’s name. However, employees
may have certain items delivered to school as long as the buyer’s name is noted as the billing
party. Pre-approval must be obtained for all supplies, conferences or any other purchases
expected for reimbursement.
Reimbursements
1. When approved purchases are made, receipts must be submitted and a completed
Request for Reimbursement Form must be turned into the principal in a timely manner.
2. If a teacher has been granted permission, from the principal, to purchase items without a
Purchase Order and wants to be reimbursed by the district they must complete a Request
for Reimbursement Form and attach all receipts.
3. If you have made personal purchases on the receipt, draw a line through the item and
subtract it from the total.
4. Teachers will not be reimbursed for sales tax as Lindop School has tax exempt status.
Teachers should present their Tax Exempt Letter to the clerk at checkout. If an item is
taxed the teacher will be expected to incur the cost of the tax.
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5. All reimbursements will be processed and approved at the regular, monthly board
meeting. Checks will be processed within two days following the board meeting.
OFFICE ETIQUETTE 58
The main office is the heart of Lindop Elementary. Secretaries take great pains to and are highly
organized at getting their jobs done as efficiently as possible. As such, all staff members should
conduct themselves respectfully and courteously while in the office space. Further, please honor
the office workspace and not cross through the inner-office partition (half-door). Likewise,
please discipline with dignity and refrain from disciplining students in the office area. Your
tone and voice may interrupt secretaries who are conducting business or on the phone.
Teachers and/or staff who arrange before and after-school programs are required to be in the
building when students arrive. Please do not ask the office to take your student before or after
school. When planning before or after-school activities, please provide a list to the principal and
the office of “authorized students” who have permission to enter the building before school
begins.
Teachers who are not present when their students arrive will be held accountable for the nonsupervision of their students.
Likewise, it is very important that all teachers escort their students to the exits for dismissal.
Otherwise, students may take the liberty of requesting to use the office phone. All phone calls
should be made in the classroom with the consent of the teacher or under the supervision of an
administrator. The administration requests that all staff utilize phones in the workroom or
kitchen areas.
Your cooperation in all these matters helps us to better service your needs
and is greatly appreciated!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 59
Which school office
staff person do I ask?
SCHOOL SECRETARY
Cynthia Tough
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OFFICE SECRETARY
Noreen Lewis
Issues tardy slips
Collects $ and issues receipts
Tracks Attendance
Input to PowerSchool
Registers New Students
Fills teacher supply requests
Orders buses for trips/events
Orders supplies
Creates brochures, flyers,
booklets
Creates monthly newsletter
Sorts mail
Logs/Tracks Personal/Sick Days
Prepares absence reports
Prepares student records reports
Coordinates fundraiser
Plans picture days
Creates certificates
Laminates projects
Makes posters
Checks in & distributes
deliveries
Stamps books
Maintains copier supplies &
repairs
Schedules substitutes
Process fax requests
ü Issues tardy slips
ü Collects $ issues receipts
ü Enters attendance data in
PowerSchool
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staff/parents
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attendance calls
ü Copies SWIS, sends home
discipline letters
ü Maintains communication
logs
ü Copy, mail, file report cards
& progress reports
ü Copying requests
ü Schedules appointments for
Principal & Asst. Principal
ü Makes posters for teachers
ü Laminate projects for teachers
ü Collects lesson plans
ü Collects phone logs
ü Schedules Substitutes
ü Process requested faxes
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staff person do I ask?
BUSINESS MANAGER
DISTRICT OFFICE
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Superintendent
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Notices and Announcements
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the quarterly district newsletter
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letterhead paper
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minutes
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events
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calendar
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Board Election
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General Ledger Posting
Coordinate Annual Audit
Assist in Annual Budget
Generate Quarterly Grant
Expenditure Report
Prepare Reports for Spec. Ed.
R&G, Extraordinary, MOE w/
Supt.
Applies for SIP & SEFL Insurance
Fixed Assets
Tax Shelters
Pick-up & Distributes TTO
Reports, Payroll
Maintains personnel files
Process OT & Timesheets
Process Court Orders
TRS Reports
Employer Contributions to IMRF
TRS/IMRF Deposits and Fund
Transfers
941 Taxes
Prepare & pay Health, Dental,
Vision Insurance
Employment Verification
Process Sick/Vacation Requests
Approve/Deny Unemployment &
Worker’s Compensation
Supervise Accounts Payable
Coordinates District Purchases
Maintains accounts payable
records and prepares reports
Process conference requests for
staff
Assists w/ registration
Maintains conference attendance
spreadsheets
Process Purchase Orders
Reconcile bank statements
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE/CHAIN OF COMMAND
It is usually most desirable for a concern, complaint, or question to be resolved by the involved
parties with the employee or involving the employee’s immediate supervisor. This should be
done before seeking resolution or assistance at the next administrative level. Students or their
parents, employees or community members may file a complaint in accordance with this
grievance procedure, if they believe that the School Board, its employees or agents have violated
their rights guaranteed by the state or federal statute or Board policy including:
a. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act;
b. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;
c. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
d. Claims of sexual harassment under the Illinois Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Step 1
The complainant should bring the complaint to the individual concerned. This person knows the
situation and circumstances first hand and may be the best source to resolve the situation.
Step 2
If the concern is not resolved, or the complainant feels it is inappropriate to follow Step 1, the
complainant should bring the concern to the principal.
Step 3
complainant should bring the concern to the superintendent.
Step 4
complainant should bring the concern to the School Board.
At any step of the process, the complainant may bring an advocate or advisor to any meeting or
hearing.
In all cases, the complainant will be given every opportunity for explanation and presentation of
the facts as the complainant sees them.
It is highly recommended that any complaint be put in writing to avoid a misunderstanding of the
facts presented.
Any complaint should be filed as soon as possible, ideally within five (5) days of the cause of the
complaint, and will be handled likewise in an expeditious manner.
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MISCELLANEOUS ü Money and other valuables should not be kept in the classroom. Any money collected
should be kept overnight in the office safe. The district is not responsible for lost money
or valuables.
ü No eating or drinking is allowed in the classroom when students are present, unless the
students also participate.
ü No food or drinks should be placed near computer equipment.
ü A “lost and found” is maintained near the café. Students should check the “lost and
found” before school, at lunch, or after school. Primary teachers have the discretion to
send their students to the “lost and found” during class time. Small lost items are usually
kept in office (i.e. keys, jewelry, etc.).
ü Frequently, a newspaper reporter calls to seek newsworthy information about what is
occurring at school. If you are planning on having a newspaper reporter cover something
in your class please seek approval from the principal.
ü No employee should engage in partisan political activities during hours in which he/she is
employed by District 92.
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Lindop Parent _Student Handbook 2014-2015

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