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BOQUET VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT AND PARENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 EDITION Pending adoption by the Boquet Valley Central School District Board of Education at their 9/9/21 meeting http://www.boquetvalleycsd.org 2020-2021 BVCSD Code of Conduct Page 1 of 82 2020-2021 BVCSD Code of Conduct Page 2 of 82 Table of Contents SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION…………………….............................…………………..9 GLOBAL CONSENT FORM PREFACE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......9 BELIEF STATEMENTS……………………………………….…………………………………………….…………….9 CHAIN OF COMMAND………………………………………………………………………...……………….……..…10 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY…………………………………………………….……….……………………………….......10 DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS……………………………………………………………………...….………………11 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)…………………………………….....………….11 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES………………………………………………………..…..……...…...12 SECTION 2: STUDENT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUE PROCESS…...12 STUDENT RIGHTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….....13 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES…………………………………………………………………………………………13 DUE PROCESS RIGHTS……………………………………………………………………………………………..…..14 SECTION 3: ESSENTIAL PARTNERS……………………………………………….....14 PARENTS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 TEACHERS………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….15 COUNSELORS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 PRINCIPAL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………......15 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS………………………………………………………………………..…………….16 BOARD OF EDUCATION………………………………………………………………………………………………...16 SECTION 4: ATTENDANCE………………..…………………………………………….17 EXCUSED……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…...17 UNEXCUSED…………………………………………………………………………..……………………...………......18 EXCUSES………………………………………………………………………..……….……………………………...…18 ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL……………………………………………………………………….………………..…………19 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CREDIT (IN RELATION TO ATTENDANCE)……………………………………………..19 TARDINESS…………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………20 STUDENT VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS…………………………………………………………………..….………20 SECTION 5: STUDENT CONDUCT……………..……………………………..………….21 DEFINITIONS OF PROHIBITED CONDUCT……………………………………………………………………………23 PENALTIES, CONSEQUENCES, PROCEDURES………………………………………………..………………………25 SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL………………………………………………………………...………..………………..28 PINS PETITIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………..……………….30 ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION…………………………………………………………………..……………………….30 SECTION 6: OTHER PROHIBITED AREAS AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS….30 STUDENTS AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES……………………………….……………………….………30 DANGEROUS WEAPONS……………………………………………………………………..……………………….….31 OTHER VIOLENT ACTS…………………………………………………………………….…………………….………32 REPEATED SUBSTANTIAL DISRUPTION………………………………………………………………………….…..32 SEXUAL HARASSMENT……………………………………………………………………………………..……….…..32 REMEDIAL MEASURERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DASA…………………………………………………..………33 CONDUCT-CONSEQUENCE TABLE (CATEGORY 1-2)…………… …………………………………………….…...34 CONDUCT-CONSEQUENCE TABLE (CATEGORY 3-4)………………………………………………..…....…...35 SECTION 7: SEARCHES AND INTERROGATIONS………………………………...…..36 LOCKERS AND DESKS…………………………………………………………………………………………….......…36 STRIP SEARCHES………………………………………………………………………………………………………….36 2020-2021 BVCSD Code of Conduct Page 3 of 82 TREATMENT OF CELL PHONES…………………………………………………………………………………….......37 DOCUMENTATION OF SEARCHES…………………………………………………………………………………..…37 POLICE INVOLVEMENT………………………………………………………………………………………………….37 CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVESTIGATIONS……………………………………………………………..……38 SECTION 8: STUDENT DRESS……………………….….………………………………....38 SECTION 9: SCHOOL COUNSELING…………….………………………………………40 ADD/DROP (COURSE CHANGES)…………………………… ……………………………………….…………………40 SECTION 10: GENERAL PROCEDURES AND RULES..……………………………….41 SECTION 11: INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS………………………………………46 ATHLETIC CONTRACT……………………………………………………………………………………….……….….47 ATHLETIC PHYSICALS……………….……………………………………………………………………………….….47 TEAMS………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………...47 HOME BASKETBALL GAME REGULATIONS……………………………………………………………………….…48 OTHER SPORTING EVENTS REGULATIONS…………………….……………………………………………….……48 SECTION 12: TRANSPORTATION………………………………...………………………48 BUS RULES………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…….…49 BUS DRILLS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…49 EMERGENCY CLOSINGS…………………………………………………………………………………………….…...49 PASSING A SCHOOL BUS……………………………………………………………………………………………...…49 SECTION 13: HOMEWORK…………………………………………………….…………50 SECTION 14: PARENT PACKET………………………………………..…………………53 PARENTS WITH DISABILITIES…………………………………………………………………………………………53 ACCESS TO DISTRICT RECORDS………………………………………………………………………………………53 ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS………………………………………………………………………………………53 STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS…………………………………………………………………….…54 PARENT CONFERENCES………………………………………………………………………………………………...54 VISITORS TO SCHOOL………………………………………………………………………………………………...…54 CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY…………………………………………………………………………………....55 PUBLIC COMPLAINTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………....56 CHILD ABUSE IN AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING……………………………………………………………………...56 SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS………………………………………………………………………………………………….56 BVCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION……………………………………………………………………………………….56 ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………58 LIST OF NOTIFICATIONS TO PARENTS REQUIRED UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT………….…58 RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT DIRECTORY (FERPA)……....…55 NOTIFICATION OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION DESIGNATIONS………………………………………………...59 PARENTAL RIGHT TO REQUEST AND REVIEW INFORMATION REGARDING TEACHER QUALIFICATION..60 SECTION 15: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PROGRAMS…………………..…………..60 PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES……………………………………….………………………….62 ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES (AIS) ……………………………………………..…………………………62 HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………………...62 SUMMER SCHOOL…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……62 HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR COLLEGE COURSES…………………………………………………………………...63 2020-2021 BVCSD Code of Conduct Page 4 of 82 SECTION 16: SUPPORT SERVICES…………………….………………………………63 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY PROCEDURES……………………………………………………..………63 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES……………………………………………….………………………………………….63 STUDENT PHYSICALS……………………………………………………………………………………………………64 IMMUNIZATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………….64 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS……………………………………………………………………..….64 FIRST AID…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..64 DISTRICT AND SCHOOL SAFETY PLANS……………………………………………………………………………..65 FIRE DRILLS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…65 SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES…………………………………….…………………………………………………………65 SECTION 17: EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES………………..…………………66 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES PROCEDURES…………………………………………………..………….……66 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DISCIPLINE …………………………………………………………….……..…66 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES APPEALS…………………………………………………………………………69 SECTION 18: DEFINITIONS FOR CODE OF CONDUCT ……………………………..70 SECTION 19: REFERENCES……………………………………………………………….75 K-5 PBIS ………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………..75 DIRECTORY INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………………………76 COMPLAINT FLOW CHART……………………………………………………………………………………………..79 INELIGIBILITY LIST CALENDAR……………………………………………………………………………………....80 LAKE VIEW CALENDAR………………………………………………………………………………………………...81 MOUNTAIN VIEW CALENDAR……………………………………………………………………………………..…..82 DISTRICT CALENDAR…………………………………………………………………………………………………....83 2020-2021 BVCSD Code of Conduct Page 5 of 82 2020-2021 BVCSD Code of Conduct Page 6 of 82 Boquet Valley Central School 2021-2022 School Year Global Consent Form Please list all children attending Boquet Valley Central School District *Only one form is required per family* Student Name: ____________________________Student Signature: _______________________Grade: _____ Student Name: ____________________________Student Signature: ______________________Grade: _____ Student Name: ____________________________Student Signature: ______________________ Grade: _____ Student Name: ____________________________Student Signature: ______________________ Grade: _____ Student Name: ____________________________Student Signature: ______________________ Grade: _____ Code of Conduct Provided is the annual notification regarding the Boquet Valley Central School District Code of Conduct: According to the New York State Regents Action Plan a school district’s Code of Conduct must be publicized and provided to all district families. The Boquet Valley Central School District Code of Conduct can be obtained in digital format using the school district’s website at the following address www.boquetvalleycsd.org. A hard-copy of the Code of Conduct booklet can be obtained from the school office upon request. Yes ___ No___ We have reviewed and understand the District’s School Conduct and Discipline Policy in addition to the District’s Bullying Policy (pg. 33). Yes ___ No___ We have reviewed and understand the Boquet Valley Central School Attendance Policy (page 17). Yes ___ No___ I give permission for my child to participate in all field trips taken by his/her class or group for the 2019- 2020 school year. Yes ___ No___ I give permission for my child to be photographed or videotaped. It is understood that these photographs or videotapes may be used for presentations, news articles and/or Boquet Valley CSD Publications and Social Media for the 2020-2021 school year. Yes ___ No___ Section 9528 of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 provides names, addresses, and telephone numbers to Military recruiters. For students in grades 11 and 12 only, do you consent to allow your child’s name to be released? Print Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________________________________________________