Miraleste Intermediate School

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Miraleste
Intermediate School
Comprehensive Safe School Plan
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
2015-2016
Approved by the PVPUSD Board of Education
February 24, 2016
Exhibit M - Miraleste Int. CSSP - 2015-16
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Comprehensive School Safety Plan – Miraleste Intermediate School – 2015-2016
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Page No.
Name and Logo of the School ......................................................................................................................................................1
Superintendent’s Letter ..............................................................................................................................................................................2
Community Signature Page .......................................................................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Assessment of the Current Status of School or School-Related Crime ...............................................................................................5
1.
Child Abuse Reporting Procedures .................................................................................................................................6
2.
Disaster Procedures, Routine and Emergency ...............................................................................................................7
School Emergency Plan (See Appendix B)
3.
Policies Related to Suspension and Expulsion ..............................................................................................................8
Safe Schools Policy (See Appendix C)
4.
Procedures Regarding Teacher Notification of Dangerous Students ..........................................................................9
Pursuant to Education Code Section 49079
5.
Discrimination and Harassment Policy .........................................................................................................................10
Pursuant to Education Code Sections 200- 262.4
6.
Provisions of Any School-Wide Dress Code.................................................................................................................11
Pursuant to Education Code Section 35183 (See Appendix F)
7.
Procedures for Safe Ingress and Egress to and from School .....................................................................................12
Applies to Pupils, Parents, and School Employees
8.
A Safe and Orderly Environment Conducive to Learning ............................................................................................13
9.
Rules and Procedures on School Discipline Adopted .................................................................................................15
Pursuant to Education Code Sections 35291 and 35291.5. School Behavior Code (See Appendix E)
10.
Hate Crime Reporting Procedures .................................................................................................................................16
Pursuant to Education Code Sections 35291 and 35291.5 Hate-Motivated Behavior Code (See Appendix J)
K
School Accountability Report Card (SARC) .................................................................................................................. K
L
Single Plan for Student Achievement ..............................................................................................................................L
Appendices
Appendix A - Child Abuse Reporting Procedures Code .............................................................................................................. A
Appendix B - Disaster Procedures, Routine and Emergency: School Emergency Plan ............................................................. B
Appendix C - Policies Related to Suspension and Expulsion: Safe Schools Policy ................................................................... C
Appendix D - Procedures Regarding Teacher Notification of Dangerous Students.................................................................... D
Appendix E - Sexual Harassment Policy Code ........................................................................................................................... E
Appendix F - Provisions of Any School-Wide Dress Code .......................................................................................................... F
Appendix G - Procedures for Safe Ingress and Egress to and from School Code ..................................................................... G
Appendix H - A Safe and Orderly Environment Conducive to Learning Code ............................................................................ H
Appendix I - Rules and Procedures on School Discipline Code ...................................................................................................I
Appendix J - Policies Related to Hate-Motivated Behavior .......................................................................................................... J
Appendix K - Parent/Student Handbook ..................................................................................................................................... K
Appendix L - SEMS Plan ..............................................................................................................................................................L
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The Comprehensive School Safety Plan shall identify appropriate
strategies and programs that will provide or maintain a high level of school
safety and address the school's procedures for complying with existing
laws related to school safety.
School Overview of Current Condition
An Assessment of the Current Status of School or School-Related
Crime
A review of our school indicates that the students, parents, and staff of
Miraleste Intermediate School are safe on campus, off campus, at school
sponsored events, and traveling to and from school.
Miraleste Intermediate School participates in disaster and lock down drills,
both of which are evaluated by PTA and local law enforcement.
During the 2015-2016 school year there were 22 suspensions and 0 hate
crimes.
Campus security includes 2 staff as well as security cameras. Visitors are
required to sign in at the main office and obtain a visitors badge for
identification, and sign out upon their leaving.
Cabinet, School Site Council and PTSA 4th Vice President review the
security and safety at Miraleste.
All students are educated on the policies and procedures that address
bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and cyber bullying.
Presentations are made by the administration in September and are
followed up throughout the school year via Guidance Lesson plans
delivered by the Safe School Coordinator. Parents are also educated
through Parent University Meetings, information nights, and PTSA
meetings.
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1.
Child Abuse Reporting and Procedures Consistent with
Penal Code Section 11164
Reporting of child abuse is the responsibility of the mandated reporter
who suspects physical or emotional abuse or neglect. Reporting can
be made with or without the assistance of the Safe School
Coordinator, Principal or Assistant Principal The initial report is made
by phone through the hotline number then followed up in writing
(electronically or handwritten form) within 36 hours of the initial phone
call. Before submitting the form to DCFS, forms are photocopied and
kept in a locked cabinet by the Safe School Coordinator and Office
Manager. In event of an investigation, the badge or business card of
the social workers is placed in a file for future reference. Every year
the staff is updated on the laws and procedures surrounding the
reporting of suspected child abuse. This year all Miraleste staff
completed a new online Mandated Reporter Training module per
AB1432.
The procedures for reporting abuse are excerpted from the PVPUSD
Board Policies and Administrative Regulations guidelines and are
included in Appendix A.
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2.
Routine and Emergency Disaster Procedures, including
Students with Disabilities in accordance with the American
Disabilities Act.
The Miraleste Intermediate School (MIS) Emergency Plan provides
faculty, staff, parent volunteers, and students with site-specific
emergency instructions for an emergency crisis or disaster. The Plan
delineates responsibilities of all Miraleste employees and is organized
according to the Standardized Emergency Management Systems
(SEMS). Miraleste personnel designated to carry out specific
emergency responsibilities are expected to understand the policies
and procedures written in the plan. Training and exercises are
ongoing throughout the year.
The plan is reviewed and updated annually by the Principal, PTSA,
staff and district personnel. Drills and exercises are conducted
annually. There is always the possibility that an emergency or
disaster may occur when classes are not in session or when
Miraleste is being used for before/after school activities. While the
structure of the plan remains the same, the management system may
expand or contract depending on the emergency and the availability
of personnel.
The disaster container with emergency food, water, supplies, and
equipment is located in the stadium. Contents are inventoried and
replenished annually. Additionally, each classroom is equipped with
some emergency supplies and class lists by period. Procedures are
in place to provide care to students with disabilities in case of
emergencies. Protocols are in place for outside agencies, such as
American Red Cross to access school grounds for mass care and
welfare shelters during emergencies.
Earthquake Emergency Procedures (See Appendix B)
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3.
Policies Pursuant to Education Code Section 48915(c) and Other
School-Designated Serious Acts Which Would Lead to
Suspension, Expulsion, or Mandatory Expulsion
Recommendations
Administrators regularly review school discipline and classroom
discipline plans with teachers. School discipline is a specific agenda
item at staff development at the beginning of each school year and is
addressed frequently throughout the year. Policies, guidelines, and
instructions are reviewed with students regularly and discipline is a
specific agenda item at the Guidelines Assemblies held at the
beginning and middle of each school year.
Suspension and expulsion guidelines are articulated in the Safe
Schools Policy, which is part of the registration packet every school
year. Discipline is also addressed in the student handbook.
Suspension is considered a serious consequence as it removes a
student from the educational environment. Alternatives to
suspension are employed when possible. Suspension is
administered for patterns of defiance, significant disruptive behavior,
fighting, sexual harassment and intolerant behavior.
Expulsion is a mandatory consideration for Category I Violations, a
recommended consideration for Category 2 Violations, and a possible
consequence for Category 3 Violations in the Safe Schools Policy.
The District developed a Student Discipline Team and a Discipline
Handbook in 2008-2009. The handbook identifies procedures to
support students with behavior problems, including students with
special education needs and those who are supported by a 504 Plan.
The Handbook provides strategies and procedures for administrators
to follow when students are suspended or recommended for
expulsion. The Student Discipline Team is made up of administrators
and school psychologists, all trained in the district discipline plan and
serve as an expulsion board.
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4.
Procedures to Notify Teachers of Dangerous Students Pursuant
to Education Code Section 49079
When the principal at Miraleste Intermediate School is made aware
that a student has caused or has attempted to cause another person
serious bodily injury, or any injury that has required professional
medical treatment, a specific file is created for that child. Information
based upon written District records or records received from a law
enforcement agency are also contained in the file.
When any such student is assigned to a teacher’s classroom, the
principal provides the teacher with written notification. Also, the
teacher is asked to review the student’s record in the office.
Teachers are informed that such information is to be kept in utmost
confidence.
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5.
A Discrimination and Harassment Policy Consistent with the
Prohibition Against Discrimination Pursuant to Education Code
Sections 200-262.4
Miraleste Intermediate School is a safe working and learning
environment for both employees and students. Sexual Harassment
and Non-Discrimination Harassment is reviewed at the beginning of
each school year and employees sign that they have read and agree
to follow the guidelines preventing sexual harassment via the Annual
Policy Review. In addition, these forms are part of the Teacher
Handbook which is reviewed annually. Any reports of sexual
harassment must be reported immediately to the Principal or
Assistant Principal, or the appropriate personnel department official.
The school principal successfully completes the training required by
the district to ensure a safe working environment.
The school district’s Safe Schools Policy (Appendix C) lists sexual
harassment as a Category 3 Violation. Students in grades 4-12 who
are guilty of sexual harassment are faced with disciplinary
consequences that can include suspension and probable
reassignment to a school away from the home campus, or
recommended expulsion. Teachers and administration discuss this
policy in age appropriate ways to assure students that they need not
endure any form of sexual harassment.
Miraleste Intermediate School posts the Williams Act in all
classrooms and faculty and parents are aware of the rights
guaranteed to all students.
Procedures to file a complaint are reviewed annually and posted in
each classroom. (Williams Act)
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6.
The Provisions of a School-Wide Dress Code Prohibiting
Students from Wearing “Gang-related Apparel” Pursuant to
Education Code Section 35183, the Provisions of the Dress Code
and the Definition of “Gang-Related Apparel”
The Board believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to
a productive learning environment. The Board expects students to
give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to wear clothes that
are suitable for the school activities in which they participate.
Students have the right to make individual choices from a wide range
of clothing and grooming styles, but they must not present a health or
safety hazard or a distraction which would interfere with the education
process (Reference: Board Policy 5132).
Miraleste Intermediate is conservative in defining appropriate attire
for students. District policies and expectations are outlined and
included in the registration packet at the beginning of school. In
addition, the Miraleste Student Handbook outlines the dress code
policy. Students who are in dress code violation are provided with
clean P.E. clothes to change into and are able to pick up the
inappropriate articles of clothing when they return the borrowed P.E.
clothes. Student names and type of infraction is documented with the
school registrar. For years, Miraleste staff have discussed,
established and reevaluated the dress code policy. In addition to the
district’s restrictions that include no clothing items that reference sex,
alcohol or drugs, violations specific to our campus include exposed
undergarments (bra straps, underwear), exposure of one ‘s midriff, no
excessive dressing up during one’s birthday, no pajamas.
When/if gangs constitute a danger to students, the Superintendent or
designee may act to restrict student dress and grooming as
necessary to comply with Board policy related to gang activity
(Reference: Board Policy 5132)
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7.
Procedures for Safe Ingress and Egress of Students,
Parents/Guardians, and Employees To and From School
Due to the narrow roads and steep hills surrounding our campus,
Miraleste students primarily arrive and depart via public or parental
transportation. Monitoring traffic flow and safety are Lomita Sheriff at
the main entrance and two district employees in the parking lot.
Students who do enter school on foot are provided safe crossing via
a crossing guard at the east side of campus and Lomita Sheriff at the
west side of campus. Students are encouraged to walk on the south
side of Palos Verdes Drive East where there is better visibility and
somewhat of a curb. Rules regarding the dropping off and picking up
of students, pedestrian expectations and behavior on public
transportation are outlined in the Student Handbook.
In case of a disaster, student release would occur at the football field
and vehicular traffic would be directed to follow the daily pattern of
school ingress and egress.
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8.
A Safe and Orderly Environment Conducive to Learning
Throughout the school year, there are numerous educational and
prevention procedures coordinated and delivered by both
administration and the Safe School Coordinator.
Bullying Prevention Procedures are reviewed by the Assistant
Principal and Safe School Coordinator via Guideline Assemblies, and
Guidance Lesson plans delivered to all students.
Reporting systems are in place (incident reports) and two counselors
on staff. Guidance Lesson plans include Sexual Harassment,
Harassment and Bullying (all grades), Internet and Technology Safety
(all grades with a parent component), Relational Aggression(7th) ,
Conflict Peer Mediation (7th), and Drug Awareness and Refusal Skills
(all grades with parent component).
Intervention procedures include the Outlook Program, Precious Life,
counseling support groups.
There is a strong community liaison between Miraleste Intermediate
School and Torrance Memorial’s educational outreach and Thelma
McMillan Chemical Dependency Programs, The Gathering Place for
grief, Freedom4U, Marymount California University, to name a few.
Student academic incentive programs include Mighty Marauder Club
and Student of the Month. Character incentive programs include the
HELP Program (Help Everyone Live Peacefully), Ben’s Bells
Programs and Principal’s “Pat on the Back”.
The Ambassador Program serves as a community service group to
discuss concerns on campus from a student perspective and to
support students new to the district and transition from the
elementary level to middle school.
Mr. K’s Kids is a diverse population of 8th grade students who meet bi
monthly to discuss concerns on campus.
Component #1: People and Programs
Through a variety of educational programs, Miraleste is invested in
making all digital behavior, both in the school and home setting, as
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safe as possible. Grade level presentations reinforcing online safety
as well as establishing a positive digital footprint were delivered in
October via the Safe School Coordinator and retired Law
Enforcement, as well as by Josh Ochs. This presentation was made
available to parents via Parent University.
Component #2: Place
Cohesion with staff and students is fostered through a variety
of school activities, some sponsored by Booster Club, ASB, or
teachers through academic enrichment. Students and staff have the
opportunity to design Miraleste spirit wear online which supports
Miraleste while highlighting a student's unique interests or talents.
Spirit wear is worn on Fridays. Students also have the opportunity to
design this year's Miraleste sweatshirt, the Miraleste Flag and school
book marks through school wide contests. The track meet and boys
Basketball game vs Chadwick promote school spirit and a special bell
schedule enables the entire student body to cheer on
their classmates. Marauder Madness occurs each Friday and allows
the student body and teachers to participate in friendly competition
during lunch. All students are welcome to participate in Friendship
Circle, a lunch group that combines regular education students with
our special needs population.
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9.
The Rules and Procedures on School Discipline Adopted
Pursuant to Education Code Sections 35291 and 35291.5
Each year the effectiveness of discipline procedures are reviewed
extensively at the beginning of the year and as needed throughout
the year. When classroom consequences are deemed ineffective,
teachers may use referral forms for lunchtime paper pick up.
Discipline concerns that go beyond the scope of the teacher’s ability
are referred to the Assistant Principal or Principal in the form of a
Student Referral form. Incident Reports provide a forum for students
to write in their own words a description of the incident. Disciplinary
steps, counseling, parent contact, suspension and/or expulsion are
options exercised.
Rules for school discipline are outlined in the Safe Schools Policy
document distributed in the online registration packet annually. The
Miraleste discipline policies and procedures are discussed in class as
well as during the Guidelines Assemblies.
Miraleste has also established a “Ladder of Opportunity” which gives
the student an ability to turn the behavior around, and the
administrator the ability to utilize a hierarchy
 Incident Report-Documentation includes the student’s view on how
a problem should be solved
 Conference with Principal/Assistant Principal-Includes coaching of
school expectations, directions for expected behavior, warning of
potential consequences should behavior repeat
 Contract-Written plan with parental approval detailing behavior
requirements and consequence
 Paper Pick Up
 Essay with Parent Signature-Consequence or alternate to
suspension
 Parent Conference
 In House Suspension
 School Suspension
 Aeries documentation for all of the above
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10.
Hate Crime Reporting Procedures
Hate crimes are defined according to Penal Code Section 422.55:
For purposes of this title, and for purposes of all other state law unless an explicit
provision of law or the context clearly requires a different meaning, the following shall
apply:
(a) "Hate crime" means a criminal act committed, in whole or in part,
because of one or more of the following actual or perceived
characteristics of the victim:
(1) Disability.
(2) Gender.
(3) Nationality.
(4) Race or ethnicity.
(5) Religion.
(6) Sexual orientation.
(7) Association with a person or group with one or more of these actual
or perceived characteristics.
(b) "Hate crime" includes, but is not limited to, a violation of Section
422.56
For purposes of this title, the following definitions shall apply:
Penal Code Section 422.56:
(a) "Association with a person or group with these actual or perceived
characteristics" includes advocacy for, identification with, or being on
the ground owned or rented by, or adjacent to, any of the following: a
community center, educational facility, family, individual, office,
meeting hall, place of worship, private institution, public agency, library,
or other entity, group, or person that has, or is identified with people
who have, one or more of those characteristics listed in the definition of
"hate crime" under paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of
Section 422.55.
(b) "Disability" includes mental disability and physical disability as defined
in Section 12926 of the Government Code.
(c) "Gender" means sex, and includes a person's gender identity and
gender expression. "Gender expression" means a person's genderrelated appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically
associated with the person's assigned sex at birth.
(d) "In whole or in part because of" means that the bias motivation must
be a cause in fact of the offense, whether or not other causes also
exist. When multiple concurrent motives exist, the prohibited bias must
be a substantial factor in bringing about the particular result. There is
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no requirement that the bias be a main factor, or that the crime would
not have been committed but for the actual or perceived characteristic.
This subdivision does not constitute a change in, but is declaratory of,
existing law under In re M.S. (1995) 10 Cal.4th 698 and People v.
Superior Court (Aishman) (1995) 10 Cal.4th 735.
(e) "Nationality" includes citizenship, country of origin, and national origin.
(f) "Race or ethnicity" includes ancestry, color, and ethnic background.
(g) "Religion" includes all aspects of religious belief, observance, and
practice and includes agnosticism and atheism.
(h) "Sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, or
bisexuality.
(i) "Victim" includes, but is not limited to, a community center, educational
facility, entity, family, group, individual, office, meeting hall, person,
place of worship, private institution, public agency, library, or other
victim or intended victim of the offense.
Reporting procedures of Hate Crime/Violation - Category 3 Violation
(Safe Schools Policy) – Grades 4-12
 Immediate suspension
 Reassignment to another school/program away from the home
school campus or recommended expulsion
 Possible referral to local law enforcement.
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