Teacher's Manual 2012-2013 Burlington County
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TEACHER’S MANUAL 2012-2013 BURLINGTON COUNTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Medford Campus Westampton Campus 10 Hawkin Road 695 Woodlane Road Medford, NJ 08055 Westampton, NJ 08060 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page I. Introduction Classroom Furniture 54 Forward 1 Classroom Management 54-56 Teacher's Manual Review Form 2 Closing School for Emergencies 56 Comprehensive Equity Survey 3,4 Comparability (with Multiple Schools) 56 Mission Statement 5 Comparability of Materials and Supplies 57 Philosophy of Education 5 Confidential Records 57 District Goals 6 Controversial Issues 57 Instructional Targets 7 Corporal Punishment 57, 58 Course Remediation 58 II. District Data Course of Study 58 Activity Period Bell Schedules 8 Custodians 58, 59 Delayed Bell Schedule 9 Cyber-Bullying 59-61 Half Day Bell Schedule 9 Daily Planning 61 Regular Bell Schedules 10 Dangerous Instruments and Weapons 61 Exploratory Cycles 10 Dating Violence at School 62 Religious Holidays 11-13 Detention 63 Progress Reports 14 Disaffected Students Policy 64 Report Card Schedule 14 Discipline Policy 64-67 School Calendar 15, 16 Discipline - Preventive 67 Sending Districts 17 Discovery Night 67 Staff Directory 18-28 Disruptive Youth 67, 68 The BCIT Family Cares 29 Donations 68 Dress Code - Medford Campus 69 III. General Information Dress Code - Westampton Campus 70 Absence - Faculty 30 Due Process for Students 71 Academic Enrichment 30 Duplication of Materials 71 Access to Building 30 Emergency Evacuation 71,72 Accident Procedure (Student) 31 Emergency Evacuation Procedures 72-76 Accident Report (Teachers) 31 Employee Acceptable Use Policy 77, 78 Activities 31, 32 End of Day Procedure 79 Administrative Action - Code Designation 33 Evaluations by Administration 79 Adult Education Admissions Policy 33 Expectations of Student Behavior 79 Adult Meal Service 33 Faculty Meetings 80 Adult Students 33, 34 Fire Drills 80 Advisory Committee 34 First Class Session 80, 81 Affirmative Action Program 34-41 Grades 81 AIDS/HIV Education 42, 43 Grading Policy/Procedures 82, 83 Announcements 43 Graduation Requirements for Assemblies 44 State Endorsed Diploma 84 Athletic Policy 44 I. General Requirements 84 Automobiles 45 II. Curriculum 84 Back to School 45 III. Attendance Policy 84-86 Budget Preparation 46, 47 IV. Graduation Requirements 86, 87 Building Emergency Plan 48 Guidance 87, 88 Care of Room 48 Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying 88-94 Career Major Project 48 Head Teachers/Department Head 94, 95 Child Abuse, Neglect and Missing 48-51 Homeroom Procedure 95 Children Report Homework 96 Child Study Team 51 Hours of Work 96 Referral Procedure 52-53 Inappropriate Staff Conduct 96-97 Civil Defense Drill 53 Injuries 98 Civility 53, 54 Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) 98-100 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Inventory 100 Student Acceptable Use of Educational Keys 100 Technology Equipment Policy 136-139 Lesson Plans 100 Student Activity Fund 140 Common Core Curriculum Content Student Obligations 141 Standards for Technology 100-101 Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook 141 Common Core Curriculum Content Student Records 141 Standards for 21st Century Life and Careers 105-109 Student Withdrawal Procedure 141 Liability of Teachers 109, 110 Substance Abuse 142-146 Life Threatening Allergies 110-117 Substitute Folder/Substitute Teachers 146 Limited English Proficiency Program 117 Supplies 146 Live Animals in School 117, 118 Suspensions 147 Locks and Lockers 118 Tardiness - Students 147 Mail 118 Tardiness - Teachers 147 Maintenance of Effort 118 Technologies-Digital/Hand-Held/Portable 148 Make-Up Opportunities 118, 119 Telephone Calls 148 Media Center 119, 120 Test Scheduling 148 Medical Examinations 120 Textbooks 148, 149 Meeting Schedule 120 Textbook Selection and Adoption 149-152 Missing Items 121 Title IX Compliance 153 Non-Discrimination 121 Tobacco on School Premises, Nurse's Office 121 Prohibition of 153 Parent/Guardian Conference 121-123 Transportation of Students 153 Parties 123 Travel Expenses 153-156 Passes 123, 124 Trips - Application and Supervision 156-157 Peer Mediation 124 Tuition Reimbursement 158 Professional Development 124 Tutoring 158 Professional Development Attendance Unauthorized Areas 158 and Expenses 125 Use of Facilities and Equipment 158, 159 Professional Development Procedures 125, 126 Vacancy Bulletin Boards 159 Professional Organizations 127 Visitors 159 Proficiency Profiles 127 Vocational Talented and Gifted Policy 159, 160 Progress Reports 127 Work Passes 160 Promotion Policy 128 Workers' Compensation 160-162 Public Relations 129, 130 Purchase Orders 130, 131 APPENDIX Reimbursement of Expenses 131 Medford Campus Floor Plan (1st Floor) A Report Cards 131, 132 Medford Campus Floor Plan (2nd Floor) B Reports for the Office 132 Westampton Campus Floor Plan C Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Alcohol Westampton/Medford Campus Maps D and Other Drug Abuse 132, 133 Tally Sheet E Retention Policy 133 Payment Request Voucher F Right to Know 133 Student Activity Fund G Roll Books and Grades 133 Accident Report for Workers' Comp H Safety 134 Right to Know Information I School Insurance 134 School Integrated Pest Management Plan 134,135 Secretaries 136 Signing In and Out 136 Special Education 136 I. INTRODUCTION FORWARD It is an impossible task to write a manual that would cover every possible circumstance that might occur in the course of a school year. With this in mind, teachers are encouraged to use their own professional judgment in situations not specifically covered, and refer to the administration matters in which they need assistance. During the course of the year, we will find situations and procedures in need of clarification. This manual is merely one step in the direction of good organization; the remaining steps are largely dependent on the people who staff our schools. Please complete the form on the following page. It acknowledges your receipt and reading of the manual. This form is to be signed and returned to the Principal’s Office by the end of September. Best wishes for a successful year. PAGE 1 TEACHER’S MANUAL REVIEW FORM Since we realize there will be areas which will not be covered in our manual, we will rely upon you to carefully read/review all of its contents. We would like every faculty member to have input. Please indicate article and page number when asking questions or making recommendations for consideration. REMARKS: _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________ Please return completed form to the Principal’s Office by the end of September. _______________________________________________ _________________ (Staff Member’s Signature) (Date) PAGE 2 Dear Staff Member: BCIT has an approved Comprehensive Equity Plan. One of our objectives is to reduce prejudice and foster acceptance of individual differences as measured by self-reports of the BCIT staff. Therefore, would you take a moment to circle the response you have for each statement below and return this form to the office of the Director of Educational Services by September 28, 2012. Results of this survey will be used to plan activities and training priorities. Thank you. Donald P. Lucas, Ed. D. Superintendent BCIT EQUITY SURVEY Directions Circle a number for each statement. Almost Always Usually Seldom 5 3 1 1. The school environment portrays female and male representatives of various races, cultures, and physical disabilities in both traditional and non-traditional roles and non-stereotypical ways. 5 3 1 2. The school environment facilitates the integration of all members of the school. 5 3 1 3. The school environment provides displays and/or supplementary resources to correct unfair messages that students may have gotten elsewhere. 5 3 1 4. The physical environment is barrier free. 5 3 1 5. All program offerings are open to students regardless of gender, race, national origin or physical disability. 5 3 1 6. Students are encouraged to accept and celebrate differences among people. 5 3 1 PAGE 3 7. All extra curricular offerings are provided with the necessary resources to make them accessible for all students. Those offerings viewed as traditionally female or minority get resources comparable to those offerings traditionally viewed as male or majority. 5 3 1 8. The school actively solicits student input in an on-going way to ensure that the extra curricular offerings are available to match the greatest variety of student needs. 5 3 1 9. Students are expected to recognize that roles and careers are open to all regardless of gender, race, national origin or physical disability. 5 3 1 10. Students are treated equitably for their behavior regardless of their gender, race, national origin or physical disability. 5 3 1 11. There is a grievance procedure and affirmative action officers that students know about and can access. 5 3 1 12. Students are informed that denigration of others has negative ramifications both