Student Handbook - Franklin Local School District

Duncan Falls Elementary
397 Oak St., PO Box 98
Duncan Falls, OH 43734
Steve Rice, Principal
Pam Hartman, Assistant Principal
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015-2016
Board of Education
Franklin Local Board of Education
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
The Board of Education believes that the purpose of education in the schools of this district is to facilitate the
development of the potential of each child to the fullest. The school staff seeks to recognize individual d ifferences and
to encourage achievement and progress, not only in basic skills, but in the ability to think independently and critically.
The school staff is concerned with helping young people to understand what the American way of life means; to
believe in it and to act democratically in their relationships with others; to develop in themselves attitudes of respect
and helpfulness toward others; to want and to be able to perform well some portion of the work of the world and to
acquire knowledge and skills necessary to do this with satisfaction of themselves and society; to understand and use
effective methods in framing the questions and tackling the problems that they encounter in their lives to the end that
they may function politically, economically and socially in a democratic society.
Each individual should be accepted into the educational program as s/he is. S/He shall be provided with a stimulating
school environment and opportunities for learning experiences. These shall be designed to promote behavior changes that
will effect continuing satisfactory adjustments to life.
Since public schools belong to the people of the community, we encourage lay participation in shaping the purposes of
the school. We intend to develop communications between the school and the community so that the community
realizes and understands what the school is doing.
We believe that every child is entitled to sincere respect and should be made to feel welcome and accepted in the school
program. S/He should be provided with a warm and friendly atmosphere in which to work and learn, likewise, this same
respect should be shown to the school staff.
The "Statement of Philosophy" of this district shall be a living document which reflects the contributions of staff
members as well as the attitude and direction of the Board of Education. Moreover, it must be augmented and
implemented by statements of philosophy and purposes which have been cooperatively developed at the elementary,
junior high school, and high school levels in this district.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Principal’s Message
Goals of Duncan Falls Elementary
District Calendar
Code of Conduct
School Dances
Chain of Command
Playground Rules
Expectations of S.H.A.R.P. Students
School Board Policy on Drug-Free
Emergency Medical Forms
Student Medication
Immunizations
Admission Requirements
Open Enrollment
Attendance Procedure
Early Dismissal and Returning to School
Breakfast/Lunch Program
Child Custody
Fire and Tornado Drills
Parent Pick-up/Student Supervision
Head Lice
Recess
School Closings
Shorts
Student Dress Code
Textbooks
Transportation
No Child Left Behind
Bell Schedule
Grading
Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying
Possible Consequences
Advertising in the Building
Administration of Student Records
Copies
Notification of Rights
Conceal and Carry Law
Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Video Surveillance
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Principal's Message:
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! We are pleased to have your child (children) attend Duncan
Falls Elementary. This handbook will help you better understand the day-to-day procedures of our
school, but is not all inclusive of board policies.
The faculty and staff are looking forward to a successful year for every student at Duncan Falls
Elementary. We are committed to providing opportunities to maximize student potential, develop
positive relationships, and ensure a safe learning environment. We are proud of the achievements of
our students, faculty, and school
Come to school meet us, talk to us, ask questions, and volunteer your time and energy. Your
involvement and cooperation will show your child that you value his/her education. Let's work
together!
Yours in Education,
Mr. Rice
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The mission of Duncan Falls Elementary School, We are here to learn, to be responsible, and respectful.
GOALS
Curriculum
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To establish a manageable curriculum that is based on learner outcomes and individual student needs.
Professional Development
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To develop a school-wide plan connecting the professional development needs of the staff to the
improvement of student performance.
Technology
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To provide staff with the equipment, time, and training necessary to integrate technology into the
curriculum.
School/Community Relations
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To develop a listing of community resources.
To promote an awareness of school resources that are available to the community.
Support Services
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To establish a consistent, effective, discipline plan for bus transportation.
To provide safe, timely transportation for students.
To establish an educational communication program on nutritional needs. "To provide appealing
nutritional menus that will encourage healthy eating habits.
Facilities
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To provide and maintain adequate facilities which are safe, attractive and modern.
Office hours
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Our office hours are from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
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All visitors must report to the office upon entering the building. All visitors must register in the office and
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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
10. THEFT: A student shall not take, without permission, the
public property or equipment of the school district or the
personal property of any student or staff member.
11. SCHOOL BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS: For
safety reasons, all students are expected to follow all rules,
regulations and requests of the bus driver.
12. CHEATING, PLAGIARISM, FALSEHOOD WITH THE
INTENT TO DECEIVE: Any form of plagiarism, cheating
or intent to deceive shall not be permitted. Examples
include copying, lying, cheating on tests or use of someone
else's work.
15. POSSESSION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: Most
electronic equipment necessary in school is supplied by the
school. Students are not permitted to bring: beepers, laser
lights or other paging devices without the permission of the
building principal. The property will be confiscated and
disciplinary action may be taken.
16. HARASSMENT/BULLYING: Harassment of student(s) by
another student is a violation of federal law. Harassment
includes but is not limited to: sexual harassment (the
unwelcome advances or any form of improper physical
contact or sexual remark), physical harassment that creates
a hostile, intimidating, or offensive situation, including
racial slurs. Any student who believes that they are being
harassed should report the incident to the principal. These
reports will be taken seriously and may result in
suspension, expulsion, or reported to the proper law
enforcement officials.
17. PROFANITY AND OBSCENE GESTURES: A student
shall not use profane or obscene language, motions, signs
and writing.
18. GAMING: A student shall not engage in card playing or
any act of gambling.
19. PUBLIC INDECENCY: A student shall not be a party to
public display of affection. Examples: kissing, petting,
indecent exposure.
Meaningful student discipline must be developed and
shared by the home, the community, and the school.
We want our students to have a positive and enjoyable
experience at Duncan Falls Elementary School. We
believe that discipline has two major purposes: 1)
securing an atmosphere that makes learning possible,
and 2) helping each child develop self-control. It is
necessary that classrooms and schools be settings
where effective learning can occur. Students and school
personnel have been assured of and have a right to a
safe and orderly teaching/learning environment. To
ensure that an atmosphere conducive to learning and
personal growth are present, standards for student
behavior have been developed which include
provisions relating to respect for self, other people,
property, duly constituted authority, and the
educational process.
GUIDELINES
The following are general guidelines from which all
specific rules and regulations of this school are derived.
1. DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL. A student shall not
cause a disruption of normal school activities.
Methods of disruption, for example, may come
from appearance, noise or motions.
2. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. A student shall not
cause or attempt damage to school or private
property.
3. ASSAULT. A student shall not cause physical
injury, or threaten to cause physical injury, to any
other student. A student shall not place any other
person in danger, regardless of intent, by failing to
obey an established rule.
4. DANGEROUS WEAPONS AND
INSTRUMENTS. A student shall not possess,
handle or conceal any weapon or instrument
capable of harming another student.
5. TOBACCO. A student shall not possess, use,
transmit or conceal tobacco in the school building,
on school grounds, or at any school function off
school grounds.
6. SUBSTANCE ABUSE. A student shall not
possess, use, transmit, buy, sell, provide, conceal or
be under the influence of any controlled substance
or counterfeit controlled substance. Substances
taken while under the care, and as prescribed by a
physician, and in accordance with school policy are
exempted from this rule.
7. INSUBORDINATION. Students shall not fail to
obey the instructions, requests or rules of any
employee of this school district or any individual
given authority over students by school personnel.
8. PROFANITY AND/OR OBSCENE LANGUAGE.
A student shall not use profanity or obscene
language, either written or verbal, including the use
of obscene gestures, signs, pictures or publications.
9. TRUANCY AND TARDINESS. Truancy is
declared when a student is absent from school
without school authorization and parent consent.
Repeated cases of tardiness shall be considered a
violation of this rule.
SCHOOL DANCES
Dances held at the elementary school will be for students K-5 only.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
If you have any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of our
school or your child's education, please speak to the staff member
directly involved first, and as soon as is convenient. In many cases,
the passage of time prevents an acceptable solution. Should your
questions and/or concerns continue following that conference, the
next person on our chain of command should be contacted.
There are two chains of command regarding our particular
building, depending on your questions or concerns.
For questions/concerns regarding any building staff member,
student, district or building policy and/or rule, the chain of
command is as follows:
STAFF MEMBER - BUILDING PRINCIPAL
SUPERINTENDENT - BOARD OF EDUCATION.
For questions/concerns regarding the operation of our buses the
chain of command is as follows:
TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - SUPERINTENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
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PLAYGROUND RULES
1. Students are to use the restroom before leaving the
building, and should reenter the building only with
the permission of the playground teacher or aide.
2. Students sent inside should be accompanied by
another student who can relate the reason and/or
reasons to the appropriate personnel, and return
information to the sending playground teacher.
3. NO FOOD OR SNACKS ARE PERMITTED on
the playground or outside the cafeteria area, except
when provided by room mothers or teachers during
parties.
4. Students are to be disciplined toward safe play.
GOOD MANNERS AND GOOD BEHAVIOR are
expected of all students during recess. This means:
a. NO FIGHTING OR ROUGH PLAY
b. DO NOT PULL ON OTHER CHILDREN'S
CLOTHING
c. DO NOT PICK UP OR CARRY other
children
d. DO NOT THROW any objects which
could harm another person. Leave dirt,
sand, rocks, sticks, and/or snow on the
ground.
e. DO NOT PLAY NEAR OR ON THE
FENCES.
f. DO NOT KICK OR THROW GRAVEL OR
STONES.
5. BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER
SKATES, TENNIS BALLS, HARDBALLS,
BATS and any other types of small balls ARE
PROHIBITED DURING SCHOOL HOURS.
If riding a bike to school, please lock it up to the
bicycle rack.
6. When the recess whistle blows, students are to line
up in a safe manner, without stopping to play.
7. Students should report any injuries to the nearest
duty teacher who will determine procedures
needed. Any case of suspected injury to the neck,
head or spinal area, should be reported to the office
without attempting to move the injured.
8. Students are to be quiet when leaving and entering
the building for recess.
9. NO STUDENT MAY LEAVE THE SCHOOL
GROUNDS during school hours without the
approval of the student's teacher, parents and the
approval of the building principal.
10. Leave toys at home. No playground equipment
may be brought from home.
11. Stay in full view of adults on duty (stay out of dugouts).
12. Play tag in grassy areas only (gentle touches).
13. Ball diamonds are for kick ball games only. This
is the only area where balls may be kicked.
14. Swings:
a. One student per swing.
b. Swing sitting down... NO STANDING ON
THE SEATS.
c. Swing forward.. NO SIDEWAYS
SWINGING OR TWISTING
d. ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT
SWINGING ARE TO STAY CLEAR OF
SWING AREA, (WAIT AT A SAFE
DISTANCE).
e. DO NOT JUMP OFF THE SWINGS.
f. HOLD ON WITH BOTH HANDS.
g. DO NOT CLIMB ON THE SUPPORT POLES OF THE
SWINGS.
15. Climbing Equipment:
a. DO NOT OVERLOAD AN ITEM.
b. SITTING ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT in such a
manner as to limit or prohibit access of other students IS
PROHIBITED. Jump ropes are FOR JUMPING ONLY.
DON'T TAKE JUMP ROPES on swings or climbing
equipment.
16. Students are to remain on the blacktop and mulch when the
grass is wet and muddy.
17. RUNNING on the blacktop is ONLY PERMITTED IN THE
BASKETBALL AREA FOR THOSE PLAYING
BASKETBALL. ENCOURAGE GROUP GAMES: TAG,
ETC., ONTO THE SAFE GRASSY AREAS.
18. TETHER BALLS:
a. Encourage rules that PERMIT THE GREATEST
NUMBER OF STUDENTS to participate. (i.e.
maximum of 2 games per period.)
b. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO SIT ON THE
TETHER BALLS.
EXPECTATIONS OF S.H.A.R.P. STUDENTS
In order to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning, students
must demonstrate the following traits: Safe, Honest, Ambitious,
Respectful, and Polite It is the school's responsibility to create an
environment which encourages such behavioral traits, provides
predetermined consequences for failing to meet these established
guidelines, and to reward those who do fulfill these expectations. It
is also every adult's responsibility to model all five desired traits at
all times. Children cannot, and should not, be expected to conduct
themselves in a manner which adults cannot themselves attain.
S.H.A.R.P. students will be rewarded on a monthly basis.
All children attending Duncan Falls Elementary
School are expected to be:
1. SAFE
A Safe child is one who..
... keeps his hands and feet to himself
... walks (except in designated running area)
does not endanger others, either by use of force or
instruments
2. HONEST
An Honest child is one who..
... does his own work
. tells the truth
. . does not hide the truth
3. AMBITIOUS
An Ambitious child is one who
. . does his work to the best of his ability
4. RESPECTFUL
A Respectful child is one who..
... obeys the requests/instructions of adults
... treats others as he would expect to be treated by others
. does not take or damage property belonging to others
.. is not wasteful
5. POLITE
A Polite child is one who..
.. uses acceptable language
. conducts himself in a manner which does not prevent others
from hearing or taking part in lessons
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SCHOOL BOARD POLICY ON
DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS
Philosophy Statement:
The Franklin Local School District recognizes its
responsibilities to provide all students with an
environment conducive to learning. The presence of
alcohol and other drugs in the schools or students with
alcohol and other drug problems is a deterrent to
learning, thereby limiting, interfering with, or
inhibiting the primary responsibility vested in the
educational system.
The Franklin Local Board of Education recognizes
student alcohol and other drug use as wrong and
harmful. Student alcohol and other drug use is a
community problem requiring a community solution.
Since the school district is an integral part of the
community, it is in the best interest of the community
that steps be taken to promote, enhance, and maintain a
drug-free school environment. The District also
recognizes that alcohol and other drug use may lead to
addiction, a treatable medical disease. In response, it is
the policy to provide discipline as well as positive
action to address alcohol and other drug use and/or
dependency.
In developing this policy, the Board has tried to
maintain a balance between compassion and aide to the
students suffering from alcohol and other drug use, and
the protection of the academic environment of student
who wish to learn. It is recognized that the rights. of
students who do not use alcohol and other drugs must
be protected. They should not have to be exposed to
the possibility of being involved in illegal activities.
The Board recognizes that the rights of administrators
and teachers to perform their duties must be protected.
They must take their place as educators and not
perform the duties of police or a diagnostician.
Additionally, it is important to recognize that the
school district is not a treatment program. Diagnosis,
treatment, and aftercare are intervention/referral, and
support/guidance.
The Board of Education is responsible for establishing
a policy and directing its implementation. It carries
these duties out through the District administrators and
Drug- Free Schools Program Coordinator's Office.
Students found in violation of this policy will be subject to
disciplinary action as described within the Student Code of
Conduct up to and including expulsion and referral for prosecution.
A reduction in penalty may be granted if the student receives
professional assistance. Professional assistance may include but
not be limited to an alcohol/drug education program; assessment
with follow-through based on the assessment findings; counseling;
outpatient treatment; or inpatient treatment. Students who need to
take prescription or nonprescription medications must adhere to the
policies of the Board of Education.
For purposes of the policy, "drugs" shall mean:
A. All dangerous controlled substances as so designated and
prohibited by state and/or federal law or regulation;
B. All chemicals which release toxic vapors;
C. All alcoholic beverages;
D. Any prescription or patent drug, except those for which
permission to use in school has been granted pursuant to Board
policy;
E. Anabolic steroids;
F. Any substance that is a "look alike" to any of the above; and
G. Tobacco in any form.
Education/Prevention: The District will take a comprehensive,
progressive, age-appropriate approach in the development of
curricula and programs which promote positive life skills
development and an awareness of the consequences associated with
alcohol and other drug use. The guidelines, goals, and objectives
for prevention/education development will be based on information
provided through the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio
Prevention and Education Resource Center.
Additionally, opportunities for continued alcohol and other drug
use prevention and intervention, staff training, and awareness will
be made available in order to enhance the consistent
implementation of success of this policy.
Intervention/Referral
It shall be the policy of the Franklin Local Schools to provide-an
intervention process designed to confront problem behaviors within
students which may indicate alcohol and other drug use.
Intervention strategies will reflect a collaboration of staff,
administrators, guidance, and the Drug-Free Schools Program
Coordinator. Intervention strategies will be initiated but not limited
to the following circumstances:
A. Students seeking help;
B. Students exhibiting inappropriate, unusual or a
typical behavior; and
The Board calls upon the administrators, faculty, staff,
parents and students to collectively ensure the policy's
success.
C. Disciplinary action involving violations of this
policy and the Student Code of Conduct.
Policy Statement
The Board shall not permit any student to possess,
transmit, conceal, consume, show evidence of having
consumed, use, offer for sale, or buy any alcoholic
beverages, illegal drugs, un-prescribed drugs, look
alike drugs or any mind-altering substance while on
school grounds or facilities; at school-sponsored
events; in other situations under the authority of the
District; or in controlled vehicles. Included in this
prohibition are any substances represented as a
controlled substance, nonalcoholic beers, steroids,
tobacco, tobacco products, and drug paraphernalia.
A working relationship should exist among the District and local
professional agencies in order to enhance familiarity,
communication, referral, and follow-up. Students successfully
completing an inpatient treatment program will not be penalized for
days missed from school.
Students will be recognized as absent due to medical reasons.
Every effort will be made by the Franklin Local Schools to
maintain contact with the treatment agency and provide academic
instructional materials. Additionally, every effort will be made by
the District to assure that students successfully transition back into
the school environment.
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Support/Guidance
Anabolic Steroid:
The Franklin Local Schools recognize the importance
of guidance activities, which provide support to student
who are experiencing problems either directly or
indirectly due to alcohol and other drug use.
Therefore, programs such as individual guidance,
support groups, and mentorship programs may be
utilized as a means of providing support and guidance
to students within the school environment. Such
activities may also be provided which promote drugfree lifestyles and support for students who are
concerned in regard to a loved one's alcohol or other
drug use.
The Superintendent or designee shall conspicuously post the
following in the locker rooms of each of the District's buildings that
includes any grade higher than sixth grade:
Parent/Community
Parent involvement must coincide with school efforts
in order for significant and consistent positive impact
in regard to student alcohol and other drug use.
Therefore, through the community arm of the DrugFree Schools Program and guidance plan, parent
education programs may be made available to the
community. These programs will focus on Parental
prevention and intervention strategies.
Other Policies Governing Student alcohol
And Other Drug Use
The Franklin Local Board of Education has adopted a
comprehensive code of conduct policy for students
involved in curricular and extracurricular activities.
Students and parents should be aware of the
requirements of this policy, which governs student
behavior both within the school environment and the
community. This policy represents a common
philosophy regarding alcohol and other drug use and is
administered in a similar fashion.
Franklin Local Drug-Free School Program. The
Franklin Local Schools may employ a Drug- Free
Schools Program Coordinator. This position provides
the District with assurance of policy development and
implementation as well as comprehensive program
planning and services to meet the concerns of students,
parents, community, and faculty. The Drug-Free
Schools Program Coordinator reports directly to the
principal and is responsible for district wide prevention
and intervention strategies. These strategies are
implemented within the following four areas:
"Warning: Improper use of anabolic steroids may cause serious or
fatal health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, growth
deformities, infertility, personality changes, severe acne, and
baldness. Possession, sale, or use of anabolic steroids with a valid
prescription is a crime punishable by a fine and imprisonment."
EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS:
These forms are required by law to be on file in the office. They
will be issued the first day of school or at the time of enrollment,
and are expected to be returned in a timely manner. They
are used for emergency situations, parent notifications, and field
trips. Students may be denied participation in school activities until
these records are on file.
STUDENT MEDICATION
The Franklin Local School District recommends and encourages
parents to make every effort to medicate their children at times
other than the regularly scheduled school day. II, however, it
becomes necessary for a student to receive medication during the
school day, the Physician's Request for the Administration of Oral
Medication by School Personnel and Parent's request for the
Administration of Oral Medication by School Personnel must be
completed and on file before any medication will be administered.
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE MEDICATION IS
PRESCRIPTION OR NON- PRESCRIPTION. THIS POLICY
INCLUDES ITEMS SUCH AS ASPIRIN, TYLENOL AND
COUGH DROPS.
IMMUNIZATIONS
In order to safeguard the school community from the spread of
certain communicable diseases and in recognition that prevention
is a means of combating the spread of disease, the Board of
Education requires all students to be immunized against polio
myelitis, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, pertussis and tetanus in
accordance with statutes, unless specifically exempt for medical or
other reasons. A student may be exempted from immunization
upon the presentation of the written objection of his/her parent or
guardian or the written certification of the physician that such
immunization is medically contraindicated.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. Intervention and support programs and
activities;
B. Curriculum and resource development;
C. Student involvement programs and activities;
and
D. Community awareness and advocacy
Policy requires that each child (grades K-12) who registers for
entrance to school provide:
a. his/her birth certificate or similar documentation
authorized by law as proof of age and birth date;
b. a certified copy of any custody order or decree
together with any modification in such an order or decree;
c. immunization records;
d. proof of residence;
e.. students entering kindergarten should be 5 on or before
August 1.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT
PROCEDURE/REQUIREMENTS
Franklin Local School District has an open enrollment
policy to allow a limited number of students from
adjoining school districts to attend school here based
upon a first come, first served basis. These students
must maintain a minimal level of academic
performance, attendance, and behavior in order to
remain here. Application must be submitted each year
through the Board of Education Office.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM
Breakfast:
Franklin Local School District recognizes the importance of a
good start to the day. Breakfast will now be available to all
students free of charge.
Lunch:
Hot lunches are served in our cafeteria. Prices are $2.05
Applications may be obtained in the office for free or reduced price
lunches. Reduced lunches are $.40 and milk may be purchased for
$.35.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE
If your child is absent:
a. Please call the school between 8:00 and
9:15 a.m. to report your child absent for the day.
The phone number is 674-5211.
b. If a call is not received, we will call you at home
or work following the start of school.
e. Please send a note with your child the day he/she
returns to school if either a or b have not been
accomplished.
This procedure is in conjunction with Franklin Local
Missing Child Responsibility. Students taking
vacations during the regular school year must obtain all
assignments before leaving and hand in those
assignments on the first day they return to school.
Parents must notify the principal in writing one week
prior to the vacation.
CHILD CUSTODY
Parents have an obligation to inform the school any time the
custody of a child changes. We will need to see any copy of court
orders pertaining to a child's custody. If appropriate, parents
should review the custody situation with the child's new teacher at
the beginning of each school year.
FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS
FIRE - when the fire bell rings:
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The Franklin Local Schools place great value upon the
educational opportunities afforded its students. It is the
responsibility of the school to provide the background
and the discipline to enable students to grow into
productive adult citizens. Regular school attendance is
an important step in the development of .punctuality
and regularity which contribute to helping students
accept their responsibilities in everyday life.
The cooperative efforts of both the parent and the
school to encourage each student to attend school on a
regular basis shall provide the best quality educational
opportunities available.
EARLY DISMISSAL AND
RETURNING TO SCHOOL
A student who returns during the school day should
report to the office, along with the parent/guardian, and
sign the registration sheet designated for this purpose.
No students will be allowed to leave school prior to
dismissal time without the parent reporting to the
school office to sign for the student's release. No
student will be released to a person other than the
custodial parent(s) without a permission note signed by
the custodial parents or other legal authorization. All
instances of this nature require proper notification by
parent/guardian and approval by the principal. Please
refer to the back side of the emergency care card to list
adults with parental permission to pick up students
from school. NOTE: Please update information as it
changes throughout the school year.
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Students sitting near windows--close them.
Leave all books and materials on your desk.
Form lines and proceed in single file.
The fire route for each classroom is posted on a card--know the
fire route for each room where you have class.
If an exit is blocked, proceed directly to the alternate exit listed
on the classroom card.
Walk quickly and quietly to the designated exit and stay with
your class at least 50 feet from the building. Do not run.
A signal will be given to return to class.
Students should not talk during the drill.
Tornado - when the tornado drill is announced:
1. Students sitting near windows - open them.
2. Leave all books and materials on your desk.
3. Form lines and proceed quietly in single file. Do not run. Stay
together in class groups.
4. The disaster drill route and shelter area for each
classroom is posted. Know the route and shelter area for each
room where you have class.
5. A signal will be given to return to class.
6. If there is insufficient time to get to the shelter area, go to the
inside wall of the classroom away from windows. Squat down
with head on knees or get under furniture.
7. Students should not talk during the drill.
REMAIN CALM - PANIC CAN COST LIVES
PARENT PICK-UP/STUDENT SUPERVISION
Parent pick-up students will be dismissed at 3:30p.m. A note shall
be given to the office in the morning to indicate that your child will
be picked up.
Walkers will be dismissed at the same time as parent pick-up. At
no time should students or parents walk between busses.
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Before School - Children who walk to school or who
ride their bikes to school are not to arrive until 8:50a.m.
No students are allowed into the buildings until the
8:50 a.m. bell rings. Students who arrive earlier than
this are unsupervised. The school cannot be
responsible for the supervision of children who arrive
before 8:50 a.m.
After School - School is dismissed at 3:30 p.m.
Children who walk or ride their bikes to school are to
leave the school grounds promptly and safely. They
are not to stay on the school grounds as they are
unsupervised. The School cannot be responsible for
the supervision of children who remain on the school
grounds after dismissal.
To and From School - The school is directly
responsible for supervision of students only while they
are on school property. Once they leave school
property this supervision becomes the responsibility of
the parents. The school will cooperate with parents in
stressing the rules of safety to and from school.
RECESS
When weather permits, all students are expected to go out to the
playground with their class. Recess will be held outdoors when
there is not substantial precipitation or accumulation of ice or snow
on the playground, and when the temperature is not excessively
cold. When the wind chill factor or the temperature falls below 20
degrees Fahrenheit, the students will remain inside. Therefore, it is
important that children are properly dressed for the weather. In
cases where parents feel it is absolutely necessary that the child
does not go outside for recesses, a note requesting this must be sent
each day. During recess play periods, students will be supervised
by school personnel.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
When an emergency such as inclement weather forces the school to
close, it will be announced on the local radio stations. PLEASE
DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL TO INQUIRE IF THE SCHOOL
IS CLOSED.
Listen for emergency information on the following stations:
"HEAD LICE"
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As per Board policy, a student who is found to be
infested with lice or nits will be sent home. However,
in the event a parent cannot come to remove the student
from school at that time, he/she will be sent home at
the end of the school day. All school age students in
the family of the infested student will also be excluded
unless otherwise documented by the examining
personnel and found free of lice or nits.
Parents of students excluded because of head lice will
be instructed on treatment and be advised of the
exclusion policy and procedures for return to school
after the head lice have been eliminated. Each school
has on hand educational material to help parents
understand and treat lice.
WHIZ AM-FM 102.5
WYBZ 107.3 FM
WVVJM 106 FM
Franklin Local School District Web Site:
http://www.franklin-local.k12.oh.us
SHORTS
Shorts may be worn from March 31 thru
October 31.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
Realizing that any policy is only as effective as the capacity to
enforce it, the Board of Education has authorized the principal to
refuse attendance of students who do not conform to the mutually
adopted code. The purpose of any dress code is:
RETURN TO SCHOOL PROCEDURE
A student may return to school as soon as appropriate
measures are taken to insure that the student is free of
lice and nits.
Documentation of this assurance must be obtained
through personal inspection by school personnel to see
that no lice or nits are present on the student's head.
Parents should bring their child to school before the
school day starts to seek this documentation.
A. To ensure an educational atmosphere that will be conducive
to learning.
B. To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
To reinforce the importance of proper dress and grooming for the
attainment of life goals and career success.
1. No article of clothing shall be worn which defames any
person, the school, the community, or the nation.
2. No article of clothing shall be worn that distracts from the
educational process.
3. No articles of clothing or jewelry associated with tobacco,
alcoholic beverages, or drugs will be worn.
4. Immodest, obscene or suggestive wording or symbols on
any clothing will not be permitted at school.
5. Each student shall take it upon himself/herself to dress
cleanly and neatly.
6. Shorts may be worn from March 31 thru October 31.
7. Proper footwear is required at all times. For the safety of
students gym shoes (sneakers) are required during physical
education classes. For safety reasons, Physical Education
teachers may request that jewelry be removed.
SUSTAINED ABSENCE OF THE
EXCLUDED STUDENT
In the event a student has not returned to school after
five (5) days from the date of the exclusion, the
Attendance Officer will be notified by the building
principal for appropriate action.
If a student has not returned to school by the end of the
seventh (7) day, the building principal will notify the
Muskingum County Children Services Board, who will
offer assistance and/or appropriate action.
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8. Hats are not to be worn inside the building
except without ·the permission of the principal.
9. Footwear must be worn at all times. No "flip
flops."
10. Clothing should be worn in the manner in
which it was designed (i.e., shoes tied, shirt
right side out, etc.)
11. Spaghetti straps are not permitted.
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are furnished by the Franklin Local Board
of Education. Each book is marked with a school
stamp and a number. A child's book numbers are
recorded at the beginning of the year and that child is
responsible for returning those books in reasonable
condition at the end of the year. If a book is lost, the
final grade report may be withheld. Some cost may
also be involved for books that have been damaged.
TRANSPORTATION (School Bus or Parent):
Students will take the same form of transportation
home each day unless school personnel are informed in
writing of any changes. (If you are unsure that your
child can get this note to staff, please call to verify.)
Students riding buses will not be dropped at another
stop without written permission. Bus students will not
be permitted to stay and wait for parents without
written permission. After school transportation
involving changes needs to be addressed every day.
Your cooperation with this matter would be greatly
appreciated.
NA =
Not assessed
Grades 1-2
Reporting in these grades will consist of a report card with
descriptive marks and a narration. Descriptive marks will be:
0=
90-100
Excellent Achievement
S =
80-89
Satisfactory Achievement
S- =
70-79
Minimum Acceptable Achievement
N=
60-69
Needs to Improve
U=
Below 60 Unsatisfactory Achievement
Grades 3-5
Reporting in these grades will be by report card using the following
marking system:
A 90-100
Excellent Achievement
B 80-89
Good Achievement
C 70 - 79
Satisfactory Achievement
D 60-69
Minimum Acceptable Achievement
F -
below Passing
All other matters not covered in this handbook will be in
compliance with the Franklin Local School District Board Policy.
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that
schools annually notify Parents and students of their
rights. The following forms can be obtained in the
school office or the Board of Education:
1. Right to Review Teacher Qualifications
2. Rights with Respect to Students Education Record
3. Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
BELL SCHEDULE
8:50
9:00
10:45-12:55
3:25
Students enter building
Classes begin
Lunch served
Parent Pick-Up Students Dismissed
Bus Dismissals
GRADING
Kindergarten
Reporting in this grade will consist of a report card
with descriptive marks and a narration. Descriptive
marks will be:
0=
Outstanding
S=
Satisfactory
NF =
Needs to focus and attention in this area
X=
Working below grade level
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION,
AND BULLYING
Introduction
The Board shall develop this policy in consultation with parents,
school employees, school volunteers, students and community
members. Prohibitions Harassment, intimidation, and bullying of
students in the school environment can substantially interfere with
their ability to learn, perform and feel safe. Therefore, any
conduct, communication, activity, or practice that occurs at any
time, on school property, on a school bus, or during any school
sponsored event and at the times and/or places set forth in the Code
of Student Conduct, that constitutes harassment, intimidation, or
bullying involving students shall be strictly prohibited. Students
who are determined to have engaged in such behavior (including
any student found responsible for harassment, intimidation, or
bullying by an electronic act) are subject to disciplinary action,
which may include suspension or expulsion from school. Further,
any such conduct, communication, activity, or practice should be
immediately reported to the building principal or other responsible
school employee.
Procedures, Investigation and Documentation
To implement this policy and to address the existence of
harassment, intimidation, or bullying in the schools, the following
procedures shall be followed:
A Students must report acts of harassment, intimidation, or
bullying to teachers, district employees, and/or school
administrators;
B. The parents or guardians of students should file written reports
of suspected harassment, intimidation, or bullying with the
building principal or other appropriate administrator;
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C. Teachers and other school staff who witness acts of
harassment, intimidation, or bullying or receive
student report of harassment, intimidation, or
bullying shall notify school administrators;
D. School administrators shall and document any
written or oral reports;
E. School administrators shall notify both the
custodial parent or guardian of a student who
commits acts of harassment, intimidation, or
bullying and the custodial parent or guardian of
students against whom such acts were committed,
and allow access to any written reports pertaining
to the incident, to the extent permitted by
O.R.C. §3319.321 and the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act.
F. The District shall respond to complaints of sexual
harassment and discrimination by following the
procedures in Board Policy 10.06.
Conduct Constituting Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying
Such conduct can take any forms and can include many different
behaviors having overt intent to ridicule, humiliate or intimidate
another student Examples of such conduct included, but are not
limited to:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Victims or other persons may report suspected acts of
harassment, intimidation, or bullying anonymously by
addressing a letter to the head administrator of the
school building where the student or the alleged
perpetrator attends school or works.
Students are prohibited from filing false reports of
harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Individuals who
are found to have knowingly filed a false bullying
report will be disciplined in accordance with the
Districts disciplinary code and may be subject to
suspension or other disciplinary action.
Definition of Harassment,
Intimidation, Or Bullying
In accordance with this policy, "harassment,
intimidation, or bullying" means any intentional
written, verbal, electronic, or physical act that a student
has exhibited toward another particular student more
than once and the behavior both:
A. Causes mental or physical harm to the other
student; and
B. Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive
that is creates and intimidating, threatening, or
abusive educational environment
For the purposes of this policy, an "electronic act"
means an act committed through the use of a cellular
telephone, computer, pager, personal communication
device, or other electronic communication device.
"Harassment, intimidation, or bullying" also includes
violence within a dating relationship.
The behavior prohibited by this policy is marked by the
intent to ridicule, humiliate or intimidate the victim. In
evaluating whether conduct constitutes harassment,
intimidation, or bullying, special attention should be
paid to the words chosen or actions taken, whether such
conduct occurred in front of others or was
communicated to others, how the perpetrator interacted
with the victim, and the motivation, either admitted or
appropriately inferred, of the perpetrator.
Physical violence and/or attacks.
Verbal taunts, name-calling, and put-downs.
Threats and intimidation (through words and/or gestures).
Extortion or stealing of money and/or possessions.
Exclusion from the peer group or spreading rumors.
Repetitive and hostile behavior with the intent to harm others
through the use of information and communication
technologies and other Web-based/online sites (also known as
"cyber bullying"), such as the following:
1. Posting slurs on Web sites where students congregate or on
Weblogs (personal online journals or diaries);
2. Sending abusive or threatening instant messages;
3. Using camera phones to take embarrassing
photographs of students and posting them online; and
4. Using Web sites to circulate gossip and rumors to other
students;
5. Excluding others from an online group by falsely
reporting them for inappropriate language to Internet
service providers.
Retaliation is Prohibited
Retaliation against those who file a complaint or participate in the
investigation of the complaint is prohibited. Therefore, filing a
complaint or otherwise reporting harassment, intimidation, or
bullying will not reflect upon the student's status, nor will it affect
future employment, grades, or work assignments. Further, the
administrator is directed to implement strategies for protecting a
victim from retaliation following a report.
Disciplinary Interventions
When acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying are verified and
a disciplinary response is warranted, students are subject to the full
range of disciplinary consequences. However, such discipline shall
not infringe on any student's rights under the First Amendment to
the Constitution of the United States.
Publication, Training, Immunity and Board
SUMMARY
This policy shall appear in any student handbooks, and in any
publications that set forth the comprehensive rules, procedures, and
standards of conduct for schools and students in the district.
Information regarding the policy shall be incorporated into
employees training materials.
A school district employee, student, or volunteer shall be
individually immune from liability in a civil action for damages
arising from reporting an incident in accordance with the policy if
that person reports an incident of harassment, intimidation, or
bullying promptly in good faith and in compliance with the
procedures as specified in the policy.
The district administration will semi-annually provide the president
of the Board a written summary of all reported incidents and post
the summary on the district website to the extent permitted by state
and federal student privacy laws.
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POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES
Students not following school policy/rules may receive
one of the following:
DETENTION: Students may be assigned detention
during recess or after school. Parents are responsible
for the transportation of their child from after school
detention. Repeated detentions may result in the
following:
Conference with Parent/Teacher/Principal InSchool Suspension Saturday School suspension
Loss of privileges (field trips, assemblies, dances,
etc.)
2. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION: The Principal may
assign a student to ISS. Students shall be assigned
work by their individual teachers. These
assignments will count as grades.
3. SATURDAY SCHOOL: Students assigned
Saturday School will attend on Saturday morning
from 8 a.m. until noon. Saturday school will be
held at Duncan Falls Elementary. Parents are
responding for the transportation of their child to
and from Saturday school.
4. SUSPENSION (RC 3316.66): The Principal is
permitted to suspend a student from 1 to 10 days.
School work, homework, tests, quizzes, projects
may be made up the first time a student is
suspended. The student will receive a "0"
for
any work missed as a result of additional
suspensions. It is the student's responsibility to
obtain assignments. Assignments must be
submitted to the classroom teachers the first day
the student returns to school.
5. EXPULSION (RC 3316.66): The superintendent
is permitted to expel a student from 1 to 80 days.
6. EMERGENCY REMOVAL: This is the
immediate removal from the school or a
school activity because the student's presence
threatens the safety of others, or is disrupting the
educational process.
7. LOSS OF PRIVILEGES: Misbehavior may result
in loss of privileges. These may include, but are
not limited to: dances, assemblies, field trips, hall
passes, etc.
8. The building Principal reserves the right to make
decisions on topics not addressed in the student
handbook.
Advertising in the Building
Posted materials from outside sources must be
approved by the Principal.
Administration of Student Records
The Franklin Local School District Board of Education
recognizes each student's right to privacy. To this end,
student records and information shall be maintained in
a manner which will protect this privacy.
"Education Records" means those records, files, documents and
other materials, subject to the exceptions listed hereinafter, which
contain information directly related to a pupil and are maintained
by the District or a school within the District, or by an employee of
the District. Education records do not include records of
instructional, supervisory, and administrative personnel and
educational personnel ancillary thereto which are in the sole
possession of such personnel and unavailable to any other person
except a substitute. Records maintained after an individual is no
longer a student in attendance that are not directly related to the
individual's attendance are not education records.
The Franklin Local School District maintains pupil education
records necessary for the discharge of its educational
responsibilities and in satisfaction of local, state and federal
requirements. Pupil education records are and shall remain the
property of the District, are intended primarily for the internal use
of the District, and are confidential. No records shall be kept which
reflect the political, religious, or other private activities or beliefs of
pupils. Student records shall contain only the data required by
appropriate state administrative regulation, such data and
information as are needed to enhance the student's education, and
such data needed for appropriate educational programming.
The Superintendent or designee shall be the custodian of all pupil
education records; provided, however, that each building principal
or his/her designee shall be responsible for record maintenance and
access within his/her building.
Pupils and their parents and guardians have a continuing duty to
inform the custodian of any changes in education records.
Disclosure of Student Records
Student education records and related information shall be held to
be private. No disclosure, release, transfer or other communication
of such records and related information shall be permitted orally, in
writing, by electronic means or by any other means except as
outlined below.
1. Any employee of the Board of Education and the school
health personnel assigned to the schools may have access
to a student's record to the extent necessary to carry out
the school's educational function or to aid and assist the
individual student within the educational setting.
Approved contractors, consultants, volunteers or other parties
to who the District has outsourced services or functions may
have access to records as needed for the specific tasks assigned
upon approval of the principal and under the supervision of a
professional staff member.
2. Information may be released to other schools or school systems
in which the student intends to enroll when the records have
been requested by the school or school system.
3. Certain federal, state, and local officials may have access to
student information as provided by law or administrative
regulations. All such requests shall be referred to the
Superintendent.
4. Information may be released in connection with a
student's application for or receipt of financial aid.
5. Information may be released to organizations conducting
studies for, or on behalf of, educational agencies or institutions
for the purpose of developing, validating or administering
predictive tests, administering student aid programs and
improving instruction. All such requests shall be referred to the
Superintendent and must be subject to a written agreement.
6. Necessary data will be released to accrediting agencies in order
to carry out their accrediting functions.
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7. Information will be released to parents of
dependent students as defined in the Internal
Revenue Code.
8. Student records and related information will be
released in compliance with judicial order or
pursuant to any lawfully issued subpoena.
9. Access to a student's records will be provided to a
law enforcement officer who indicates that he is
conducting an investigation and that the student is
or may be a missing child. Free copies of
information in the student's records will be
provided to the law enforcement officer only if
prior approval has been given by the student's
parent, guardian, or legal custodian. Information
obtained by the officer shall be used solely in the
investigation of the case.
10. Information may be released to appropriate parties
in a health or safety emergency to the extent
necessary to protect the health or safety of the
student involved or other individuals. Any release
shall take into account the totality of the
circumstances pertaining to such a threat. The
District must record the articulable and significant
threat that formed the basis for the disclosure, and
the parties to whom the information was disclosed.
11. "Directory Information" may be made available as
appropriate provided that a public notice of the
release has been given. No restriction shall be
imposed on the release of directory information to
representatives of the armed forces, business,
industry, charitable institutions, other employers,
and institutions of higher education unless such
restriction is uniformly applied. The parent or
student shall have the right to refuse to permit the
disclosure of any or all of such information by
notifying the Superintendent or designee of such a
desire in writing. "Directory Information" includes,
but is not limited to, a pupil's name, address,
telephone listing, date of birth, major field of study,
dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status,
participation in officially recognized activities and
sports, weight and height of members of athletic
teams, date of graduation, degrees, honors and
awards received, the most recent educational
agency or institution attended, and any other
information that would not generally be considered
harmful or an invasion of privacy. The Board of
Education shall annually give notice of the
categories of information that is has designated as
directory information with regard to each student
attending the Franklin Local School District and
allow a reasonable period of time after such notice
has been given for a parent or adult student to
inform the Board that any or all of the information
designated should not be released without the prior
consent of the parent or adult student.
12. The names and addresses of students in grades ten
(10) through twelve (12) shall be released to a
recruiting officer for any branch of the United
States armed forces who requests such information,
except that the information shall not be released if
the student or student's parent, guardian, or
custodian submits to the Superintendent a written
request not to release the information. Any
information received by a recruiting officer shall be
used solely for the purpose of providing
information to students regarding military service
and shall not be released to any person other than
individuals within the recruiting services of the armed forces.
13. Except as outlined above, no student records or related
information shall be released to any individual, group,
organization, or agency, except with the written consent of
the student's parent, guardian, or custodian, which shall
include a specification of the records to be released, the reason
for such a release and to whom they are to be released. If
desired the student's parents may request a copy of the records
to be released.
14. Except as provided in paragraphs 1., 7., 10., and 11., all
persons, agencies and organizations desiring access to the
records of a student shall be required to sign a written form
which shall be a record of disclosure kept permanently with the
file of the student indicating specifically the legitimate
educational or other interest that each person, agency, or
organization has in seeking this information. Such forms shall
be held for inspection only by the parents or student or
appropriate school officials.
15. Student records and related information shall only be
transferred to a third party on the condition that such party will
not permit any other party to have access to such information
and such records may only be used for such purposes for which
disclosure was made without the written consent of the parents
or the student if above the age of majority.
A reasonable attempt will be made to notify parents and
eligible students of requests for the transfer of students’ records
in the following circumstances. Copies of the records being
transferred will be provided at the parent's or eligible student's
request.
1. Transfer of student records to officials of other schools or
school systems in which the student intends to enroll.
2. Release of student records in compliance with a judicial
order or pursuant to any lawfully issued subpoena.
Inspection and Review of Students Records
Parents or eligible students shall have the right to inspect and
review official student records and related information upon written
request to the principal of the building to which the student is
assigned. An appointment for the review of the records will be
made at a mutually convenient time as soon after the receipt of the
written request as possible but in all cases within forty-five (45)
days of the receipt of the written request. The review will be
conducted in a private setting in the presence of the principal or
designated representative. Other school personnel as may be
desirable for interpretation of information will be made available at
that time or at another convenient time. School personnel will
respond to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations
of the records. Copies of the records will be provided upon request
at the parent's or eligible student's expense. No material may be
removed, modified, or added to the file except in accordance with
current procedures or as a result of a hearing as described below.
The parent of a student or an eligible student who believes that
information contained in the educational records of the student is
inaccurate or misleading or violates the privacy or other rights of
the student may request in writing that the records be amended.
The principal shall review the request and decide whether to amend
the educational records of the student in accordance with the
request within five (5) school days of the receipt of the request. The
principal shall notify the parent or eligible student of the decision
relative to the request and if the request is denied, the principal
shall advise the parent or eligible student of the right to appeal the
decision to the Superintendent.
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Parents or eligible students shall have an opportunity
for a hearing to challenge the contents of their child's
school records to insure that the records are not
inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the
privacy or other rights of the student, and to provide an
opportunity for the correction or deletion of any such
inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate
data contained therein. Such hearings shall be
requested in writing of the Superintendent. Such a
hearing will be held within a reasonable time after
receipt of the written request for the hearing but in no
event later than forty-five (45) days following the date
of receipt. The parties shall receive notice of the time
and place of the hearing. The hearing will be
conducted by the Superintendent or a designated
hearing officer.
The hearing shall be conducted informally and the
parent will be afforded the opportunity to present data,
evidence, and opinions in support of his/her position
and may be assisted or represented by individuals of
his/her choice at the parent's expense. For the purpose
of the hearing, copies of the student record in question
will be provided the parent at the parent's expense. The
hearing officer shall have the right to summon such
school personnel as may be necessary to provide
information and data to arrive at a fair and impartial
decision in the matters at question. The findings of the
hearing officer shall be reduced to writing and
forwarded to the parties involved within ten (10) school
days following the conclusion of the hearing. The
ruling shall be based solely upon the evidence
presented at the hearing and shall include a summary of
the evidence and the reasons for the decision.
If the decision is that the record is not inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or
other rights of the student, the hearing officer shall
inform the parent or eligible student of the right to
place in the educational records of the student a
statement commenting upon the information and/or
setting forth any reasons for disagreeing with the
decision. Such statements shall be maintained as part
of the educational records as long as the record or
contested portion thereof is maintained by the school.
attending an institution of post-secondary education, the permission
or consent required of and the rights accorded to the parents of the
student shall thereafter only be required of and accorded to the
student.
Copies
The cost of records provided upon the request of parents or eligible
students shall not exceed the actual cost of reproduction.
Prohibited Releases of Student Records
Notwithstanding the provisions set out above, no person shall
release or permit access to the names or other personally
identifiable information concerning any pupils attending a public
school to any person or group for use in a profit making plan or
activity.
Notwithstanding the provisions set out above, no person shall
release to any person, or permit any person to have access to, any
information about the location of any elementary or secondary
school to which a pupil has transferred, if the elementary or
secondary school to which the pupil has transferred and the
requested the records of the pupil informs the elementary or
secondary school from which the pupil's records are obtained that
the pupil is under the care of a shelter for victims of domestic
violence as defined in O.R.C. §3113.33.
The principal or Superintendent, or any employee who is
authorized to handle school records, shall comply with any order
issued pursuant to O.R.C. §2151.14(0)(1), any request for records
that is properly made pursuant to O.R.C. §2151.14(D)(3)(a) or
2151.141(A), and any determination made by a court pursuant to
O.R.C. §§2151.14(D)(3)(b) or 2151.141(8)(1).
Notwithstanding the provisions set out above, a principal, to the
extent permitted by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974, shall make the report required in O.R.C. §3319.45 that a
pupil committed any violation listed in O.R.C. §3313.662(A) on
property owned or controlled by, or at any activity held under the
auspices of, the Board of Education regardless of whether the pupil
was sixteen (16) years of age or older. The principal is not required
to obtain the consent of the pupil who is the subject of the report or
the consent of his/her parents, guardian, or custodian before making
a report pursuant to O.R.C. §3319.45.
Consent for the Release of Student Records
Annual Notice
Any parent of a student may give the written parental
consent required under this policy. Where parents are
separated or divorced, the required written parental
consent may be obtained from either parent, subject to
any agreement between the parents or court order. In
the case of a student whose legal guardian is in an
institution, a person independent of the institution who
has no other conflicting interests shall be appointed by
the board of education of the school district in which
the institution is located to give the required parental
consent. A parent of a student who is not the
residential parent, shall, upon request, be permitted
access to any records or information concerning the
student upon the same terms and conditions under
which access is available to the residential parent,
subject to any agreement between the parents, this
policy, or any court order governing the rights of the
parents. Whenever a student reaches the age of
eighteen (18) or becomes legally emancipated or is
The Superintendent or designee shall annually provide notice to
parents and eligible students to ensure that they are adequately
informed regarding their rights to:
1. Inspect and review the student's education record;
2. Request amendments if the parents or adult student
believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or
otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student;
3. Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable
information contained in the student's education records, except
to those disclosures allowed by law; and
4. File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
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Franklin Local School District
Notification of Rights under FERPA
For Elementary and Secondary Schools
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of
age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to
the student's education records. These rights are:
Upon request, the School discloses education records without
consent to officials of another school district in which a student
seeks or intends to enroll. {NOTE: FERPA requires a school
district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or student
of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that
it intends to forward records on request.}
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department
of Education concerning alleged failures by the
Franklin Local School District to comply with the
requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the
Office that administers FERPA are:
(1) The right to inspect and review the
student's education records within 45 days
of the day the School receives a request
for access.
Parents or eligible students should submit to the School
principal {or appropriate school official} a written
request that identifies the record(s) they wish to
inspect. The School official will make arrangements for
access and notify the parent or eligible student of the
time and place where the records may be inspected.
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-5920
[NOTE: In addition, a school may want to include its directory
information public notice as required by 99.37 of the regulations,
with its annual notification of rights under FERPA.]
(2) The right to request the amendment of the
student's education records that the parent
or eligible student believes are inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of
the student's privacy rights under FERPA.
Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the School
to amend a record should write the School principal {or
appropriate school official}, clearly identify the part of
the record the want changed, and specify why is should
be changed. If the School decides not to amend the
record as requested by the parent or eligible student,
the School will notify the parent or eligible student of
the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional
information regarding the hearing procedures will be
provided to the parent or eligible student when notified
of the right to a hearing.
Franklin Local School District Notification
of Rights Under the Protection of
Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of
surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes,
and certain physical exams. These include the right to:
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1. Political affiliations or beliefs. of the student or
student's parent;
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student
or student's family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning
behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have
close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with
lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or
parents; or
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine
program eligibility.
(3) The right to consent to disclosures of
personally identifiable information
contained in the student's education
records, except to the extent that FERPA
authorizes disclosure-without consent.
One exception, which permits disclosure without
consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate
educational interests. A school official is a person
employed by the School as an administrator,
supervisor, instructor, or support staff member
(including health or medical staff and law enforcement
unit personnel); a person service on the School Board;
a person or company with whom the School has
contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of
using its own employees for officials (such as an
attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a
parent or student serving on an official committee, such
as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting
another school official in performing his or her tasks. A
school official has a legitimate educational interest if
the official needs to review an education record in
order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that
concerns one or more of the following protected areas
("protected information survey") if the survey is funded in
whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of
Education(ED):
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Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of:
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of
funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening
required as a condition of attendance, administered by the
school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the
immediate health and safety of a student, except for
hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical
exam or screening permitted or required under State law;
and
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of
personal information obtained from students for marketing
or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
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Inspect, upon request and before administration or
use:
1. Protected information surveys of students;
2. Instruments used to collect personal
information from students for any of the above
marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes;
and
3. Instructional material used as part of the
educational curriculum.
These rights transfer from the parents to a student who
is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State
law.
Franklin Local School District will develop and adopt
policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these
rights, as well as arrangements to protect student
privacy in the administration of protected information
surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of
personal information for marketing, sales, or other
distribution purposes. Franklin Local School District
will directly notify parents of these policies at least
annually at the start of each school year and after any
substantive changes. Franklin Local School District
will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email,
parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific
activity or survey. Franklin Local School District will make this
notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the
District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the
activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities
scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided
reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed
below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such
activities and surveys. Parents will also be provided an opportunity
to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific
activities and surveys covered under this requirement:
• Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for
marketing, sales or other distribution.
• Administration of any protected information survey not
funded in whole or in part by ED.
• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or
screening as described above.
Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a
complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-5920
UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY LAW, PURSUANT TO THE OHIO REVISED
CODE SECTION 2923.2323, NO PERSON SHALL KNOWINGLY POSSESS, HAVE ON
THE PERSON'S CONTROL, CONVEY, OR ATTEMPT TO CONVEY A DEADLY
WEAPON OR DANGERIOUS ORINANCE ONTO THESE PREMISES.
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Franklin Local School District Technology
Acceptable Use Policy For Students
DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
PURPOSE OF USE OF TECHNOLOGY
IN SCHOOLS
The District makes no assurances of any kind, whether
expressed or implied, regarding any Internet services provided.
However, the District is responsible for ensuring that Internet
filtering is applied to all computers in the district. The district is
in compliance with all federal, state, and local legislation
regarding content filtering. Parents and guardians should be
aware that it is impossible, considering the nature of the Internet
to filter every inappropriate site, and that what may be offensive
to one person may not be to another. The District's intent is to
make Internet access available in order to further educational
goals and objectives, but students may find ways to access other
materials as well.
Technology is an essential 21st century tool that supports
learning and heightens instruction. The use of technology in the
classroom provides resource sharing, innovation, and the
opportunity to interact with people from all over the world.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
In making decisions regarding access to the Internet, the
Franklin Local School District considers its own mission and
vision statements, goals, and objectives. Electronic information
research skills are now fundamental to preparation of citizens
and future employees. Access to the internet enables students to
explore thousands of libraries databases bulletin boards, and
other resources while exchanging information with people from
around the world. The Internet is a tool for life-long learning
and necessary to develop students who are ready to live and
work in the 21st century.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
Ultimately, parents and guardians of students are responsible for
setting and conveying the standards that their children should
follow when using media and information resources. Toward
that end, the Franklin Local School district provides makes all
policies and procedures regarding the use of technology in
schools available via the technology section of the website or in
print upon request.
The District expects that the faculty will blend thoughtful use of
the Internet throughout the curriculum and will provide guidance
and instruction to students in its use. As much as possible,
access from school to the Internet resources should be structured
in ways which point students to those resources which have been
evaluated prior to use. While students will be able to move
beyond previewed resources to others that have not been
reviewed by staff. It is expected that students be provided
guidelines, either oral or written, for the use of these resources
so that educational objectives remain paramount.
Outside of school, parents and guardians are encouraged to
exercise the same guidance of Internet use as they exercise with
information sources, such as: television, telephones, music,
movies, and other possible offensive media.
STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff members are expected to be familiar with the acceptable
use policy and procedures and are expected to enforce rules
concerning acceptable and unacceptable use when their duties
include supervising students using technology resources.
PARENTAL PERMISSION AND
STUDENT SUPERVISION
Access to the Internet in school as a tool for learning will be
automatic. Parents or legal guardians may choose to deny their
child access to the Internet by indicating their desire by their
signature on the back of the emergency care card. Students may
be expected to complete alternate assignments when not
permitted to access the internet. Students must also provide their
signature on the back of the emergency care card as indication
of their understanding of school policies. Moreover, students
utilizing district provided Internet access must first have the
permission of and be supervised by Franklin Local instructional
staff members. Students Utilizing school provided Internet
access are responsible for good behavior on-line just as they are
in a classroom or other area of the school. The same general
rules contained in the Student Code of Conduct apply.
When in the course of their duties staff members become aware
of violations of the Technology Acceptable Use Policy and
Procedures, they should correct the user and address that matter
in accordance with this procedure, the Student Code of Conduct,
and other policies goven1ing employee conduct
USE OF EMAIL
The Franklin Local School District does not provide student
email accounts. It is understood that many students may wish to
access an account provided by an outside vendor such as Yahoo
or Hotmail. This is permitted, however if at such time security
or network integrity is compromised by the use of these
accounts, the district reserves the right to deny access to email
hosts. Students are reminded that when accessing email accounts
on a district computer that their messages may be monitored by
staff members.
PRIVACY IS NOT GUARANTEED
The Superintendent, principals, and other administrators, may
review files and monitor all student computer and Internet
activity to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are
acting responsibly. Teachers and administrators may monitor
ongoing student Internet activities including but not limited to
email, instant messages, blogs, or websites. Privacy is not
guaranteed. Electronic messages and files stored in school-based
computers may be treated like school lockers.
ACCEPTABLE USE
The educational value of the student technology use is the joint
responsibility of students) teachers, parents, and employees of
the Franklin Local School District Since access to the Internet is
a valuable and limited resource, students are expected to place a
premium on the quality of use. Taking up valuable bandwidth
and access time on activities to pursue frivolous ends is not
consistent with the mission and vision of Franklin Local
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Schools. This statement represents a guide to acceptable use of
technology resources in Franklin Local Schools.
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Board Adopted I 12008
All use must be consistent with the education mission, vision,
and goals of the school district. The intent of this use policy is to
make clear certail1 cases which are consistent with the
educational objectives of the school district, not to exhaustively
enumerate all such possible use.
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VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
Students, staff, parents, and visitors should be aware that the
Duncan Falls Elementary School has video cameras monitoring
various school building areas including but not limited to
parking lots, hallways, and common areas. School buses also
have video cameras, Video recordings are reviewed by school
officials to promote the order, safety and security of students,
staff and property. Recordings may be used for any purpose
including use in school disciplinary proceedings. Students,
staff, parents, and visitors must understand that their actions
while in these areas will be recorded and that they should have
no expectations of privacy. Maintenance, release and viewing of
recorded images will be handled in accordance with board
policy.
Users of district provided technology resources have
the privilege to access the technology resources
including the Internet to facilitate diversity and
personal growth in technology, information gathering
skills, communication, and educational research.
Users of district provided technology resources have
the privilege to use the following resources: Internet
websites, email, and online databases, however are not
limited to this list of resources. When in doubt, it is the
responsibility of the user to seek guidance from the
supervising staff member. Students may not access chat
rooms, social networking websites (Face book, My
Space, etc.), YouTube, or sites inconsistent with
educational purposes.
Users of district provided technology resources shall
not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies or
modify files, other data, or
passwords belonging to
other users or misrepresent other users on the Internet,
the Franklin Local area network, or any other network.
Users of district provided technology resources will
accept responsibility for keeping copyrighted software
of any kind from entering the Franklin local area
network or other network via any method.
Users of district provided technology resources may not
use the Internet or other technology resource to access
any pornographic material, inappropriate text files, or
files dangerous to the integrity of the Franklin Local
area network or other network via any method.
Users of district provided technology resources are
responsible for all communication received and sent on
district computers in any account such as, but not limited
to, email messages, instant message, tel..i message, or
blogs. Users of district provided technology resources
have the responsibility to make only those contacts
leading to justifiable educational growth.
Hate messages, harassment, flaming (sending abusive
messages), discriminatory remarks, and other antisocial
behaviors are prohibited on the 1ntemet, in email, in
files, or any other technology resource.
School administrators reserve the right to remove user
accounts on the network to
Users of district technology may not use proxy hunters
or any other program or device designed to circumvent
network security or filters. Tampering with the
equipment, altering programs, installing programs
without authorization, reconfiguring any part of a
computer, network, or technology resource arc
prohibited and will result in loss of Internet and/or
technology privileges. Further legal actions may be
taken when appropriate.
School administrators reserve the right to define
inappropriate behavior, pornographic material, antisocial
behavior, and malicious use of technology resources.
School administrators reserve the right to deny Internet
and/or technology access to a student based on their
behavior.
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