ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD of TRUSTEES REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 11, 2015 Official Agenda 7:00 PM

ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 11, 2015 Official Agenda 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Introduction of Greeters & Commendations 3 5. Open Forum - Information Only 6. Presentations A. TIRZ 2014-2015 5 B. Citizens' Advisory Committee 24 7. Consent Agenda - Action Items A. Request to Consider Approval of Board Minutes 25 B. Request to Consider Approval of First Reading / TASB Policy Update 102 36 C. Request to Consider Approval of 2015-2016 Student Code of Conduct and Review 2015-2016 45 Parent/Student Handbook D. Request to Consider Approval of Budget Amendment 181 E. Request to Consider Approval of Properties in Trust 183 F. Request to Consider Approval of Fund Raising Sales 185 G. Request to Consider Approval of Donation 188 H. Request to Consider Approval of Monthly Management Contracts 190 I. Request to Consider Approval of Contract for the Appeal of State Comptroller Property Values 197 J. Request to Consider Approval for Access and Construction Easement with City of Iowa 201 Colony for Meridiana Elementary Parking Lot K. Request to Consider RFP for Manvel High School Track Installation, Repairs and Resurfacing 215 8. Request to Consider Naming Delegate and Alternate for the TASB 2015 Delegate Assembly - 218 Operations Action Item 9. Request to Consider Approval of Endorsement of Region 4 TASB Board Positions - 220 Operations Action Item 10. Request to Consider Approval of Fractional Funding Swap - Business Action Item 224 11. Request to Consider Lease Agreement of AISD Administrative at Pearland Town Center - 226 Information Only 12. Request to Consider Approval of PDAS District Appraisers - Personnel Action Item 228 13. Request to Consider Approval of Employments - Personnel Action Item 230 14. Request to Consider Approval of Administrative Appointments - Personnel Action Item A. Assistant Principal / Alvin Primary 231 B. Assistant Principal / E.C. Mason 232 C. Coordinator of Human Resources 233 15. Director's Report A. M & O Preparedness for Hurricane Season 234 B. 2013 Bond Progress Report 238

16. Superintendent's Report A. Teacher Leadership Academy B. Capacity Building of Central Office and Principals C. Alvin ISD Campus Hours D. New Teacher Induction E. Convocation F. First Day of School 17. Future Agenda Items 18. Adjournment

If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes:

Texas Government Code Section:

551.071 Private consultation with the board’s attorney. 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. 551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel. 551.075 To confer with employees of the school district to receive information or to ask questions. 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices. 551.082 Considering the discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel. 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups. 551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing.

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:

(a) In the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or (b) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.

Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Greeters and Student & Faculty Commendation

Category Recognition

Resource Personnel Dr. Buck Gilcrease, Superintendent Daniel Combs, Communications Attachments None

Rationale SeaPerch National Competition

Two of the Alvin ISD teams that competed in the SeaPerch National Challenge held in Dartmouth, MA on May 30th, 2015, are serving as our greeters this evening.

Both the Nolan Ryan Jr. High Wave Riders and the Passmore Elementary SeaSharks did an outstanding job representing Alvin ISD and they both brought home national honors.

The Nolan Ryan Junior High Wave Riders won second place in the Obstacle Course Challenge and first place in the Finesse Challenge.

Nolan Ryan Junior high Wave Riders Tyler Beckman Reagan Forrest Joshua Amistoso Aaric Johnson Liam Ramsey Nikita Singh Juston Acklin Bianca Acosta Dana Halderman (campus sponsor) Courtney Halstead (campus sponsor)

The Passmore Elementary SeaSharks won first place in the poster presentation.

Passmore Elementary SeaSharks Anna Wilson Madeleine Geiman Carmen Mendez

Linda Palacio (campus sponsor) Tom Wilson (parent sponsor) Sarah Palacio (campus sponsor)

School Bus Road-eo The school bus road-eo is one of the most important events in the industry, with the best school bus drivers within the state competing for top honors and recognition. The event begins with a written test, and then contestants get behind the wheel of a bus to put their driving skills to the test in one of three categories (Conventional, Transit, or Special Needs). Drivers have the opportunity to demonstrate their professionalism, skill, and dedication to pupil transportation by demonstrating their skills during this competition. During the Special Needs competition, the driver is joined by a monitor who will assist in various aspects of the completion including student discipline.

This year the following drivers and monitor advanced from the regional competition and competed at the state level this past June.

Advancing in the Conventional category was Donna McKay who proved that practice and determination paid off when she won our local competition and then took second place at the regional competition to advance to state.

Advancing in the Special Needs competition was driver Glenda Watkins and her monitor Lori Dyson who won our local competition and then took second place at the regional competition to advance to state. Only the top two teams in each category from the state completion advance to the international competition and although we fell just short of this goal, each one of these drivers and monitor represented Alvin ISD very well and demonstrated once again that our drivers and monitors are some of the best trained and professional employees in the state.

District Goal(s) None

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That a commendation be presented to the students listed Proposed Motion above.

4 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Presentation of 2014 TIRZ Annual Report

Category Presentation

Resource Personnel Buck Gilcrease, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments 2014 Annual Report Rationale Pearland 2014 annual report for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number Two, City of Pearland, Texas (Shadow Creek Ranch) gives an update on the previous year. This will be presented by Claire Bogard, Director of Finance for the City of Pearland.

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or None Proposed Motion

REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS

ANNUAL REPORT 2014

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS

City of Pearland, Texas, City Council ...... 3 TIRZ Board of Directors ...... 4 Description of the Zone ...... 5 Purpose of the Zone ...... 6 State of the Zone and Plan Implementation in 2014 ...... 7

TABLES TABLE A: Taxing Entity Percent Participation ...... 7 TABLE B: Base Values by Jurisdiction ...... 8 TABLE C: Revenue Fund Balance by Year ...... 8 TABLE D: Project Plan & Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan Budget ...... 10 TABLE E: Outstanding Debt as of Fiscal Year End ...... 11 TABLE F: Letter Finance Agreements Approved for Reimbursement...... 12

APPENDICES Exhibit 1: Zone Boundary Map ...... 15 Exhibit 2: Amended Zone Boundary Map ...... 16

COMPLIANCE Texas Tax Code Section 311.016 (a):

(1) ...... 7

(2) ...... 9

(3) ...... 11

(4) ...... 13

(5) ...... 13

7 CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL

2014 Council Members

Mayor Hon. Tom Reid

Mayor Pro-Tem Hon. Keith Ordeneaux

Council Member Hon. Scott Sherman

Hon. Gary Moore

Hon. Tony Carbone

Hon. Keith Ordeneaux

Hon. Greg Hill

City Staff

City Manager Clay Pearson

Director of Finance Claire Bogard

8 REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2014 Board Members

Position 1 Donna Coleman State Senator Designee

Position 2 Gary Davis State Representative Designee

Position 3 Herb Fain, Jr. City of Pearland Designee

Position 4 Gary Cook, Vice Chair City of Pearland Designee

Position 5 Kenneth R. Phillips, Chair City of Pearland Designee

Position 6 Jo Knight City of Pearland/Alvin Independent School District Designee

Position 7 Mike Pyburn Alvin Independent School District Designee

Position 8 Ali Hasanali Fort Bend County Designee

Position 9 Larry Loessin Brazoria County Designee

9 DESCRIPTION OF ZONE

In accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act (Chapter 311, Tax Code), Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Pearland, Texas (the Zone) was established by Ordinance 891 of the City Council of the City of Pearland (the City), Texas on December 21, 1998. The original Zone, also known as “Shadow Creek Ranch”, consisted of 3,467 acres located in Brazoria County and Fort Bend County, Texas. In addition, the Zone is located in Alvin I.S.D. (AISD), Fort Bend I.S.D. (FBISD) and a small portion in Pearland I.S.D. (PISD). The original Zone is generally bounded by Clear Creek on the north, State Highway 288 on the east, Broadway (the extension of FM 518 west of S.H. 288) on the south and FM 521 on the west. A map illustrating the original boundaries of the Zone follows on page 15 as Exhibit 1. On August 23, 1999, by Ordinance No. 918 of the City, the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan (the Project Plan) for the original TIRZ boundaries was adopted.

st 1 Plan Amendment On July 10, 2006, by Ordinance 1276 of the City, the Project Plan was amended and the Zone was expanded to provide for the annexation of 457 acres of vacant land, adjacent to the Zone. 288 acres are in Brazoria County and 169 acres are in Fort Bend County.

nd 2 Plan Amendment On November 13, 2006 by Ordinance 1312 of the City, the Project Plan was amended to provide for development of public improvements to serve Shadow Creek Ranch Town Center. The proposed development is within the boundaries of the original Zone and Brazoria County.

rd 3 Plan Amendment On November 13, 2006 by Ordinance 1313 of the City, the Project Plan was amended and the Zone was expanded to provide for the annexation of 8+ acres to facilitate the improvement and widening of Broadway from S.H. 288 to F.M. 521. The boundaries of the annexed area are within Brazoria County.

The Zone is now composed of 3,932+ acres, of which 3,125+ acres are within Brazoria County and 807+ acres are within Fort Bend County. A map illustrating the boundaries of the Zone as expanded follows on page 16 as Exhibit 2.

10 PURPOSE OF ZONE

The objective of the Zone is to facilitate quality mixed-use development with a self-sustaining tax base for the City and the other participating taxing entities.

The City Council, in adopting the ordinances creating and expanding the Zone, found that the development described in the Project Plan, and its subsequent amendments, would not likely occur, to the quality, standards and densities described in the Project Plan, but for the creation of the Zone.

The City Council further found that improvements in the Zone will significantly enhance the value of all taxable real property in the Zone and will be of general benefit to the City. The Zone will pursue its objective by acting as a financing vehicle for regional public improvements, as described in the Project Plan as amended. The methods of financing and the sources of funding available to the Zone, including the participation levels of the various participating entities, including the City, Brazoria County, Fort Bend County and Alvin ISD, are described in the Project Plan and its amendments.

11 STATE OF THE ZONE AND PLAN IMPLEMENTATION IN 2014

1. The information provided in this section is in accordance with § 311.016 (a) (1) of the Texas Tax Code, which requires inclusion of the amount and source of revenue in the tax increment fund established for the zone.

In addition to the City’s tax increment revenue, interlocal agreements with Brazoria County, Fort Bend County and Alvin ISD provide for each taxing unit’s participation in the Zone. The Project Plan also allows for the participation of Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 and Fort Bend Independent School District, though neither is currently participating. Levels of participation are detailed in the Project Plan and current levels of participation are shown in Table A. The zone is currently in its sixteenth year.

TABLE A Taxing Entity Participation Taxing Entity Zone Years Participation

City of Pearland 9 through 30 100% of taxes collected at current tax rate on Captured Appraised Value (1) Brazoria County 1 through 30 100% of taxes collected at current tax rate on Captured Appraised Value up to a tax rate of $.1359, or if rate is less than $.1359 then 38% of actual tax rate. Fort Bend County 11 through 20 100% of taxes collected at current tax rate on Captured Appraised Value, up to a maximum tax rate of .468075 (2) Alvin ISD 1 through 30 100% of taxes collected at current tax rate on Captured Appraised Value (3) (1) 64% to be repaid as an administrative cost, provided the TIRZ retain at least $.255 / $100. (2) In years 21 through 30 participation drops to 100% of .31205. (3) 75% to be used by AISD for the construction of educational facilities.

The obligations of the participating taxing jurisdictions, as defined in their respective interlocal agreements, include the timely deposit of tax increment into the City’s tax increment revenue fund.

Table B illustrates the growth in appraised value from base year to tax year 2014 for each participating jurisdiction. Table C illustrates the amount of the incremental revenue, which has been transferred to the increment fund. These amounts are based upon actual taxes collected as of December 31, 2014.

12 TABLE B Base Market Value by Jurisdiction (1)

Taxing Entity Base Year Base Value 2014 Value (2) Change Original Zone 1998 City of Pearland 7,172,980 1,651,897,101 1,644,724,121 Brazoria County 4,143,160 1,418,835,330 1,414,692,170 Fort Bend County 3,029,820 233,061,771 230,031,951 Alvin ISD 4,143,160 1,392,283,068 1,388,139,908

1st Plan Amendment 2006 City of Pearland 4,381,680 9,781,810 5,400,130 Brazoria County 3,354,830 6,059,930 2,705,100 Fort Bend County 1,026,850 3,721,880 2,695,030

2nd Plan Amendment(3) 2006 City of Pearland Brazoria County Fort Bend County

3rd Plan Amendment(4) 2006 City of Pearland Brazoria County Fort Bend County

(1) The information in this table was provided byhe t Brazoria and Fort Bend County Appraisal Districts (2) Market value (less exemptions) as of January 1,2014. (3) All of the land within the 2nd Plan Amendmentrea a is within the boundaries of the original Zone. (4) All of the land within the 3rd Plan Amendmentrea a is either owned by a municipality or within dedicated ROW and thus tax exempt.

TABLE C 13 City of Pearland TIRZ No. 2 Tax Increment Revenueund F Balance by Year (1) 2000 / 2001 Year 1999 (2) (2) (5) 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 City of Pearland Revenue$ 45,111 $ 93,856 $ 67,388 $ 167,897 $ 753,905 $ 935,516 $ 4,632,534 $ 6,312,426 $ 6,719,800 $ 8,318,686 $ 9,600,003 $ 8,349,033 $ 10,280,251 $ 10,459,326 $ 12,326,867 Rebate to City for Administrative Costs (3) $ (23,221) $ (60,353) $ (299,311) $ (344,257) $ (1,667,712) $ (4,039,953) $ (4,067,024) $ (5,068,860) $ (5,848,747) $ (5,233,446) $ (6,514,331) $ (6,677,117) $ (7,865,023) Brazoria County Revenue $ 159,854 $ 205,459 $ 815,614 $ 1,110,573 $ 1,055,912 $ 1,297,278 $ 1,434,579 $ 1,449,043 $ 1,486,826 $ 1,499,782 $ 1,527,826 Alvin ISD Revenue (4) $ 10,969 $ 207,479 $ 229,941 $ 826,613 $ 2,616,519 $ 2,917,931 $ 2,879,739 $ 3,574,007 $ 6,941,779 $ 3,927,965 $ 4,112,895 $ 4,160,862 $ 4,167,334 Other Revenue $ 4,130 $ 80,981 $ 40,827 $ 90,358 $ 267,907 $ 150,232 $ 46,199 $ 16,119 $ 9,859 $ 2,532,291 $ 1,310,196 $ 1,348,416 Fort Bend County Revenue $ 125,300 $ 185,540 $ 189,508 $ 358,745 $ 654,408 $ 435,863 $ 432,546 $ 505,394 $ 725,795 Expenditures for Zone Administration $ (11,824) $ (154,203) $ (134,237) $ (305,626) $ (302,978) $ (127,259) $ (94,639) $ (68,646) $ (40,196) $ (16,767) $ (24,122) $ (16,427) Transfers to Development Authority $ (1,204,318) $ (3,129,978) $ (5,106,344) $ (3,548,991) $ (7,671,822) $ (10,784,813) $ (10,381,230) $ (12,016,051) $ (10,997,930) $ (11,494,978) Fund Balance $ 45,111 $ 230,491 $ 194,103 $ 395,012 $ 1,166,179 $ 1,511,781 $ 1,449,062 $ 1,930,590 $ 1,638,990 $ 1,854,605 $ 2,277,367 $ 1,989,003 $ 2,127,904 $ 2,332,457 $ 2,999,404

(1) Source: City of Pearland, Texas. Fund balancesas of 12/31 of each year. (2) Note that in years 1999 through 2001 revenue was reported net of expenditures. From year 2002 forward gross revenue is reported along with rebates tothe city and other expenditures. (3) Rebate for admin costs prior to 2007 is 36%. In2007 the rebate increased to 64%. (4) Note that Alvin ISD revenue is reported net ofthe 75% rebate to Alvin ISD. (5) Revenue for 2000 and 2001 have been combined.n Ieach year revenue was the same as in 1999. (6) In addition to fund balance, as of 12/31/14, SDAI had $4,309,418 in the suspense account.

2. The information provided in this section is in accordance with §311.016 (a) (2) of the Texas Tax Code, which requires inclusion of the amount and purpose of expenditures from the fund.

The Board of Directors of the Zone has been granted by City Council, in accordance with Section 311.010 of Texas Tax Code, the power to administer, manage, and operate the Zone and to implement the Project Plan. The Zone was created for the duration of 30 years, or until dissolved by the City.

The total cost of the public improvements within the Zone, as outlined in the original Project Plan, amounts to $294,482,034. Of this amount, the City will fund $35,471,061 worth of improvements, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will fund another $10,277,050 worth of improvements. The Zone will fund the remaining improvements, which amounts to a cost of $248,733,923, unadjusted for inflation.

1st Plan Amendment The original list of project costs was amended with the approval of the 1st Plan Amendment, which included improvements, estimated to total $34,724,218. These improvements address the water, wastewater, storm sewer, lakes channels, roads and landscaping costs for the 457+ acre annexation.

2nd Plan Amendment The list of project costs was amended again with the approval of the 2nd Plan Amendment, which included improvements estimated to total $11,749,618. These improvements address major road infrastructure, detention, drainage, landscaping and the relocation of pipelines and overhead utilities. All projects associated with this annexation have been completed.

3rd Plan Amendment The list of project costs was amended a third time with the approval of the 3rd Plan Amendment, which included improvements estimated to total $8 million. This amendment addressed the need to fund and construct a section of Broadway. All projects associated with this annexation have been completed.

These costs are detailed in the amended Project Budget, a copy of which follows as Table D. The Zone as now enlarged is composed of 3,932+ acres, of which 3,125+ acres are within Brazoria County and 807+ acres are within Fort Bend County. A map illustrating the boundaries of the Zone as amended follows on page 16 as Exhibit 2.

14 TABLE D Reinvestment Zone NO. 2, City of Pearland, Texas - Shadow Creek Ranch Budget Item TIRZ Budget as 1st Plan 2nd Plan 3rd Plan TIRZ Budget as approved Amendment (2) Amendment (2) Amendment (2) Amended (3) (08/23/99) (1) Infrastructure Streets Pavement 12,610,050 1,634,000 14,244,050 Sidewalks 1,859,400 1,859,400 Landscaping and Irrigation 9,675,350 9,675,350 Entry Monuments 735,320 735,320 Lighting 125,900 125,900 Broadway Widening and Signalization 2,831,789 2,831,789 Business Center Drive Paving 852,722 852,722 Memorial Hermann Drive Paving 383,107 383,107 Water System 3,026,863 363,000 3,389,863 Wastewater System 6,940,964 1,029,000 7,969,964 Storm Water System 10,195,776 1,649,000 11,844,776 Lakes and Channels Improvements 29,121,915 5,625,600 34,747,515 Land Cost 4,597,889 6,675,000 11,272,889 Detention and Drainage Land Cost 2,850,000 2,850,000 Beautificaiton / Deepening / Pond Creation 200,000 200,000 Site Drainage Facilities 1,842,000 1,842,000 Parks and Recreation Improvements 5,155,524 5,573,025 10,728,549 Land Cost 2,383,545 2,383,545 Landscaping Business Center Drive 157,500 157,500 Memorial Hermann Drive 67,500 67,500 Overhead Utilities Placed Underground 1,200,000 1,200,000 Pipeline Relocation 700,000 700,000 Major Improvements Water Plants Land Cost 20,000 20,000 WWTP 340,000 340,000 Lift Station 300,000 300,000 Traffic Signals 600,000 550,000 1,150,000 McHard Road Reimbursables Miscelaneous 150,000 150,000 Signal 100,000 100,000 SH 288 Access Road 1,000,000 1,000,000 FM 518 Improvements 6,485,600 6,485,600 Broadway / FM 518 Improvements 7,100,000 7,100,000 Contengencies and Engineering Contingencies (10%) 8,181,116 1,733,620 9,914,736 Engineering (15%) 11,274,211 2,860,473 490,000 900,000 15,524,684 Master Drainage Plan Costs 70,000 70,000 Environmental Study Costs 100,000 100,000 Subtotal 108,267,923 34,474,218 11,574,618 8,000,000 162,316,759 Zone Administration / Creation TIRZ Administration (1-3 Years) 466,000 466,000 Reimbursable TIRZ Creation Costs 900,000 900,000 Annexation Costs 250,000 250,000 Plan Amendment Costs 175,000 175,000 Subtotal 1,366,000 250,000 175,000 1,791,000 Total 109,633,923 34,724,218 11,749,618 8,000,000 164,107,759

City Facilities Library Improvements 2,395,000 2,395,000 Land Cost 105,000 105,000 Fire / Police Station Improvements 2,255,000 2,255,000 Land Cost 245,000 245,000 Subtotal 5,000,000 5,000,000 Educational Facilities AISD Elementary School 41,600,000 41,600,000 AISD Jr. High School 21,450,000 21,450,000 AISD Fresh/Soph Campus 34,050,000 34,050,000 FBISD Elementary School 11,000,000 11,000,000 FBISD Middle School 26,000,000 26,000,000 Subtotal 134,100,000 134,100,000 Grand Total 248,733,923 34,724,218 11,749,618 8,000,000 303,207,759 (1) The original TIRZ Budget as approved in 1999 dollars has not been adjusted for inflation. (2) The amended Budgets as approved in 2006 are shown in 2006 dollars and have not been adjusted for inflation. (3) The Budget as amended shows budget line items as approved in their respective years without adjustment for inflation. 10

15 TIRZ-Funded Projects: Since the creation of the Zone a series of infrastructure improvements have been funded and constructed. Project #13-06-002, Southlake, Phase 2 was initiated in 2013. The proposed improvements total $9.1 million (2006 dollars) for construction, design, and contingency for streets, water, sewer, drainage, land, and landscaping. The Zone approved two Joint Construction and Reimbursement Agreements with Brazoria-Fort Bend Municipal Utility District #1 and 518 SCR, Ltd for shared projects: (1) Southlake Phase 2 and (2) Southlake, Shelton Ridge Lane Phase 2 Gulf Coast Water Authority Canal Bridge. The board also approved Letter of Financing Agreements (Project 14-06-001) for Southlake Phase 3 totaling $2.8 million (2006 dollars) and (Project 14-06-002) for Shadow Grove Phase I totaling $5.9 million (2006 dollars).

During calendar year 2014 Shadow Creek Ranch reported approximately 374 home sales and 406 closings. This brings the total number of homes in the Zone to 5,720 as of December 31, 2014. Also, major construction during 2014 included a 174,000 square feet Pearland Medical Center, a Walmart Neighborhood Center, a Reflection Bay Events Center, and a 350 unit apartment complex.

City Funded Improvements :

• There were no City funded projects in 2014.

TxDOT Funded Improvements:

• There were no TxDOT funded projects in 2014.

3. The information provided in this section is in accordance with §311.016 (a) (3) of the Texas Tax Code, which requires inclusion of the amount of principal and interest due on outstanding bonded indebtedness.

Bond Issues In accordance with a Tri-Party Agreement dated October 11, 2004 between the TIRZ, the City of Pearland, and the Development Authority of Pearland (DAP), the TIRZ has pledged increment to provide for the repayment of debt issued on its behalf. In this regard, the DAP sold bonds in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009. The bonds were refunded in 2012 and are outlined in Table E. The Development Authority also sold Series 2013 bonds and Series 2014 bonds, totaling $9,150,000 and $8,060,000 respectively.

TABLE E Development Authority of Pearland Outstanding Debt as of December 31, 2014 Tax increment Contract Principal Amount Principal Amount Total Debt Service Revenue Bonds Issued Outstanding Outstanding Series 2012 (refunding) $56,915,000 $48,715,000 $61,099,687 Series 2013 $9,150,000 $8,720,000 $11,769,742 Series 2014 $8,060,000 $8,060,000 $9,793,072 Total $74,125,000 $65,495,000 $82,662,501

In addition to developer reimbursements made via the sale of bonds, the DAP has also made payments from cash reserves. In 2014 the DAP made direct payments to the developer totaling $6,285,000. Total direct payments as of the end of 2014 for the DAP is $47,991,860, all of which are reflected in the reimbursements outlined in Table F.

Additional LFA’s Approved for Reimbursement The Zone Board has approved a series of Letter Financing Agreements (LFA’s) for reimbursement. Prior to Board action all project costs related to each LFA were reviewed by the Zone’s Auditor, McGrath & Co. PLLC, and summarized in a reimbursement report, which included eligible project costs plus interest.

Table F outlines Letter Financing Agreements approved through the end of 2014.

17 TABLE F Letter Finance Agreements Approved for Reimbursement Letter Finance Agreement (LFA) LFA Date LFA Amount (1) Reimbursements Through 2014 (2) Creation Costs 06/19/2000$ 900,000 $ 1,235,408 LFA 99-11-001 (Entry) 11/08/1999 919,150 * 1,220,281 LFA 00-01-001 (V1P1A) 02/21/2000 6,524,629 5,243,529 LFA 00-10-002 (V1P1B) 10/09/2000 10,318,290 10,593,290 LFA 01-04-001 (V1P1B) 08/23/2001 1,967,061 805,884 LFA 03-10-004 (Kingsley Drive, Phase 3) 10/07/2003 3,529,173 2,791,877 LFA 04-07-006 (Traffic Signal 07/13/2004 287,788 293,578 Shadow Creek PKWY/Kingsley) - LFA 04-07-007 (Parks and Trails 07/13/2004 1,007,256 877,201 Grading and Infrastructure) - LFA 03-10-001 (Remaining Village 10/07/2003 7,554,654 8,493,040 2, Phase 2 Improvements) - LFA 04-07-002 (Fire/Police Station Land Cost) 07/13/2004 408,668 555,954 LFA 02-08-001 (Village 1 and Village 08/06/2002 4,727,516 6,029,532 2 Phase 2 Improvements) - LFA 01-11-002 (Additional Village 1 and 11/12/2001 24,509,430 33,055,576 Village 2 Improvements) - LFA 03-10-002 (Village 3, Phase 1 and 10/07/2003 7,809,950 11,734,369 2 Improvements) - LFA 06-03-001 (Elementary School #2 Site) 03/27/2006 1,687,801 1,886,601 LFA 06-08-002 (Library Site) 08/28/2006 481,569 557,100 LFA 04-07-003 (Regional Nature Park) 07/13/2004 760,988 1,168,312 LFA 03-10-005 (Kingsley Drive Phase 10/07/03 4,486,342 6,811,005 4 Improvements) LFA 03-10-006 (Village 5 Improvements) 10/07/03 7,055,177 11,274,134 LFA 04-07-005 (Village 4, Phase 1 and 04/07/05 3,354,452 5,223,786 Refelction Bay North Improvements) LFA 03-10-003 (Village 3, Phase 3 Improvements) 10/07/03 7,711,582 5,557,103 LFA 04-07-004 (Village 3, Phase 4 Improvements) 07/13/04 8,204,999 LFA 06-01-003 (Remaining Village 4 Improvements) 01/30/06 7,120,532 LFA 06-08-001 (Additional Sidewalks) 08/28/06 2,356,305 LFA 06-01-001 (Kingsley Drive North) 01/31/06 6,417,644 LFA 06-01-002 (Additional Village 4 Improvements) 01/31/06 9,392,437 LFA 06-08-003 (S.H. 228 Frontage Road 08/31/06 1,276,667 LFA 06-10-001 (Road Infrastructure, Pipeline 10/23/06 9,949,618 Relocation and Site Drainage; Part of 2nd Plan Amendment) LFA 07-03-002 (Shadow Creek Ranch Town Center 03/12/07 1,851,598 Improvements; Part of 2nd Plan Amendment) LFA 07-03-001 (Village 7, Phase 1 Broadway 03/12/2007 1,271,499 Improvements) LFA 08-05-001 (Broadway to FM 521) 05/05/2008 9,482,989 LFA 08-05-002 (Broadway Landscape - Northside) 05/05/2008 1,158,218 * LFA 08-01-001 (Broadway Improvements) 01/15/2008 8,449,086 City of Pearland LFA 10-06-001 (Discovery Bay Extension to SH288) 06/07/2010 912,908 LFA 10-06-002 (SCH-4 Site) 06/07/2010 2,530,620 LFA 10-06-003 (SCH-5 Site) 06/07/2010 4,935,370 LFA 13-06-004 (SCH-3 Site) 06/24/2013 2,382,379 $ 173,694,345 $ 115,407,560

(1) LFA amounts have been adjusted for inflation per the Project and Financing Plan and related budget. (2) Amounts reimbursed include actual interest per the Developer Reimbursement Agreement. * Actual costs exceeded the amount of the LFA. Per the governing agreements, reimbursement is 13 limited to the amount of the LFA

4. The information provided in this section is in accordance with §311.016 (a) (4) of the Texas Tax Code, which requires inclusion of the tax increment base and current captured appraised value retained by the zone.

In each year subsequent to the base year, the Zone will receive tax increment revenue based on ad valorem property taxes levied and collected by each participating taxing unit on the captured appraised value of the Zone. The captured appraised value of the Zone is the total appraised value of all real property located within the Zone as of January 1, less the total appraised base year (January 1, 1998) value.

As of December 31, 2014, development schedules for the original Zone remained unchanged from projections in the Project Plan. However, because the pace of development is unpredictable, and because the Project Plan provides a best estimate of captured appraised values, the actual captured appraised value in any future year may not equal the projected estimates of such value.

As of January 1, 1998, the base year for the Zone, the area encompassed by the original Zone was undeveloped land, with a total appraised value of $7,172,980. On January 1, 2014, the area encompassed by the Zone had a total appraised value of $1,478,575,032. As a result, the total captured appraised value (net base year value and exemptions) on the tax roll as of January 1, 2014 was $1,471,402,052 for the City, as illustrated in Table B.

The City of Pearland base year (2006) value for the 457+ acres annexed in the 1st Plan Amendment was $4,381,680. As of January 1, 2014 the total appraised value was $9,781,810. As a result the total captured appraised value on the roll as of January 1, 2014 was $5,400,130. All lands associated with the 2nd Plan Amendment are within the boundaries of the original Zone. All lands associated with the 3rd Plan Amendment are either owned by a municipality or are dedicated right-of-way with no taxable value.

5. The information provided in this section is in accordance with §311.016 (a) (5) of the Texas Tax Code, which requires inclusion of the captured appraised value shared by the municipality and other taxing units, the total amount of tax increments received, and any additional information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the tax increment financing plan adopted by the governing body of the municipality.

As previously stated, the City, Brazoria County, Fort Bend County and Alvin ISD are the only taxing units currently participating in the Zone. As of January 1, 2014 the total captured appraised value in the TIRZ was $1,476,802,182 for the original and annexed areas of the Zone. The total amount of tax increment revenue received is detailed in Table C.

(This report was written in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 311.016 of the Texas Tax Code)

19 REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS

2014 ANNUAL REPORT EXHIBITS

20 Exhibit I 21

Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Citizen’s Advisory Committee

Category Presentation Resource Personnel Dr. Buck Gilcrease, Superintendent Daniel Combs, Communications Attachments None Rationale Earlier this year, The Alvin ISD Board of Trustees charged a committee consisting of parents, business leaders and elected officials to conduct an in-depth study of Alvin ISD’s student growth and enrollment numbers, along with current campus capacities. The committee was also asked to develop a recommended 5-year facility plan for Alvin ISD. After 6 thorough meetings and considerable evaluation and discussion, the committee developed a series of recommendations. Representatives from the committee are with us this evening to present their recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

Budget Implications NA

Recommendation or NA Proposed Motion

24 RReegguullaarr BBooaarrdd MMeeeettiinngg JJuunnee 99,, 22001155 On June 10, 2014 the Alvin administered the Oath of Office to Independent School District Board the following trustees: of Trustees met for a Regular Meeting at Rodeo Palms Jr. High, Julie Pickren Position 1 101 Palm Desert Drive, Manvel, TX Regan Metoyer Position 2 with the following members present: Cheryl Harris Position 3

Cheryl Harris, Tiffany Wennerstrom, ITEM #3 – CLOSED EXECUTIVE Nicole Tonini, Earl Humbird, Regan SESSION Metoyer, Vivian Scheibel and Trustee The Board of Trustees entered into a Elect – Julie Pickren. Closed Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. pursuant the following: Superintendent Gilcrease and other administrative staff were also 551.074 Deliberate on the Officers for Board of Trustees present. The Board of Trustees returned into ITEM # 1 - CALL TO ORDER an Open Session at 6:11 p.m. President Harris called the meeting to order stating that a quorum of ITEM #4 – ELECTION OF BOARD Board members were present, notice OFFICERS AND REQUEST TO was duly posted, and the meeting CONSIDER CHECK WRITING was called to order in accordance AUTHORITY with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Trustee Scheibel made a motion to Texas Government Code Section elect the following slate of officers 551.001. for the Board of Trustees and continue the use of the current VISITORS officer signature plate: A complete list of registered guests is available in the office of the Cheryl Harris President Superintendent. Nicole Tonini Vice-President ITEM #2 – ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED Regan Metoyer Secretary TRUSTEES On April 14, 2015, the Board of Trustee Humbird seconded the Trustees voted to approve the motion. Motion carried Certification of Unopposed unanimously (7-0). Candidates and adopt the Order of Cancellation of the May 9, 2015 ITEM #5 – BOARD WORKSHOP – Board of Trustee election as each STUDENT TRAVEL (DISCUSSION candidate was unopposed. ONLY) The Board of Trustees entered into a Even though no election was help, Workshop to discuss student travel the candidates who were declared at 6:14 p.m. “elected” had to follow the protocol of the election calendar, just as if an Discussion ensued regarding earned election had been held and could competition trips, invitational not be sworn in until after the last competition trips, open educational day of the canvassing period (May 2, trips and school and non-school 2015). sponsored educational trips.

Having compiled with al legal and The Board of Trustees returned into district requirements for filing, the business portion of the meeting Municipal Judge, Bill Pannel, at 7:00 p.m.

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ITEM #6, 7 and 8 – INVOCATION, Deontay Anderson, Christion Childs, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & Reggie Hemphill, D’Eriq King, GREETERS Joshua Martin, D’Vaughn Trustee Pickren gave the invocation Pennamon, Jaren Colbert, Howard and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Fields, III, Qyalan Clay and Daniel Ford. Manvel High School Percussion and the AISD Education Foundation 2015 Balfour “Yearbook were the greeters for the evening. Yearbook” Editors: Stephania Rodriguez & ITEM #9 – STUDENT & FACULTY Ashlynn Ankofski COMMENDATIONS Commendations were presented to Adviser: Jessica Tompkins the following: Texas Choral Director’s Honor Student Council School of Association Honor Choir Excellence Award The following EC Mason Elementary Gabriel Salazar – Fairview Jr. High Student council Officers and sponsors received the Honor Dylan Gerard – Nolan Ryan Jr. High Student Council School of Elliot Green – Nolan Ryan Jr. High Excellence Award, from the National Milo Vasquez – Nolan Ryan Jr. High Assoc. of Elementary School Principals: 2015 Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) Clay Demarco, President Kadence Coward, Vice President Alvin Jr. High Wyatt Plaster, Treasurer Laine Helpenstill Trenton Jones, Historian Caleb Castle, Parliamentarian Harby Jr. High Natalie Flores, Secretary Rennyn Bradford, Gabriel Espinoza, Heather Villaloboz, Sponsor Cody Kettler, Grace Koenig, Lyssa Leah Webb, Sponsor Peltier, Emerald Williams Blaire Connelly, Sponsor Rodeo Palms Jr. High Houston Invention Showcase Zaria Ross Sydney Mathew – 4th Grade – Wilder Grand Prize Winner with E-Z Pill Fairview Jr. High Reminder Christopher “Blake” Adame

Inaugural Legacy Project Nolan Ryan Jr. High Zion Dixon, Madisonne Broughton, Arveen Galvin Adap, Amaresh Jay Vaghela and Sophia Karavantos Adusumilli, Rithika Angal, Joshua Schnur – 5th Grade Wilder Students Atac, Hannah Belinne, Alexander - Track and Benches for Wilder Cessna, Aaran Chandler, Sajan Elementary Dayal, Ami Dongchau, Kylie Ede, Jill Garrison, Nitya Gudipaty, Manvel High School Boys Track & Melinda He, Deborah Jacob, Field Team Christina Lewellyn, Robert Liao, The Manvel High School Boys’ Track Vishnu Naida, Nathan Ngo, Rowan and field team under the direction of Ostrowicki, Christopher Pham, Nila Coach Kendrick Crumedy won the Shibu, Nikita Sinh, Lekha State – 6A Track and Field Surapaneni, Preksha Vaghela, Miiko Championship on May 16th. The Yesland, Dean Zach following students were responsible for bringing home the title for Manvel High School:

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Nolan Ryan’s Rithika Angel has ITEM C - REQUEST TO been noted as a Grand recognized CONSIDER APPROVAL OF Duke TIP student REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, High Progress Schools PARTS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES identification CATALOG Passmore Elementary Proposals were extended to over 119 vendors with 62 responding t the ITEM #10 – OPEN FORUM – Equipment, Parts and Supplies RFP. INFORMATION ONLY No requests were submitted Proposals were extended to 57 vendors with 22 responses for the ITEM #11 - REQUEST TO Services Catalog RFP. A non- CONSIDER APPROVAL OF exclusive award is requested to CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A-G allow each participating vendor to Trustee Wennerstrom made a supply discounts. This proposal is motion to approve Consent Agenda requested for award under a one- Items A-G. Trustee Tonini seconded year contract with a two (2) year the motion. Motion carried renewal extension as long as both unanimously (7-0). parties agree to the terms of the contract. ITEM A – REQUEST TO CONSIDER APROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES ITEM D – REQUEST TO CONSIDER The following minutes were DISTRICT INVESTMENT FIRMS submitted to the Board of Trustees AND INVESTMENT POLICY / for approval: TRAINING SOURCES May 12, 2015 Annually, the Board is required to June 3, 2015 review the investment policy, investment firms and brokers to be ITEM B – REQUEST TO CONSIDER used for the next calendar year. APPROVAL OF PROPERTIES IN TRUST The following list of qualified The following Properties in Trust brokers or pools are authorized to were submitted to the Board of engage in investment transactions Trustees for approval. for the calendar year: Administration recommended  Coastal Securities acceptance of the following:  Lone Star/First Public  TCG Advisors  Texas Class  Texas Term/PFM Asset Management LLC Property 4780-0042-000  Texpool/Federated Bidder Rodolfo Mena, Jr.  UBS Financial Services, Inc. Legal Desc. Block 3, Lot 3 5911 Janet  Wells Fargo .1903 Acres Appraised Value $5,180 Taxes Due $2,188 Sources for investment training for Offer $2,200 investment officers

Property 7680-0024-000  ASBO – Association of School Business Bidder Rodolfo Mena, Jr. Officials Legal Desc. Block 1, Lot 13 405 CR 730  GFOA – Government Finance Officers .2413 Acres Association Appraised Value $6,310  TASA – Texas Association of School Taxes Due $2,357 Administrators Offer $1,300  TASB Texas Association of School Boards  TASBO – Texas Association of School Business Officials  HCDE – Harris County Department of Education  First Public LLD/PFM Asset Management  Whitley Penn Certified Public Accountants  Region IV Education Service Center  Texas State University/Texas State University Hobby Center for Public Service  University of North Texas Center for Public Management

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ITEM E – REQUEST TO CONSIDER achieve a properly-diversified, risk- APPROVAL FOR THE balanced approach in managing DEDICATION OF A WATER their investments. METER EASEMENT TO BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL AUTORITY Trustee Metoyer made a motion to DISTRICT #55 (MUD #55) AT approve the contract as presented. MERIDIANA ELEMENTARY Trustee Scheibel seconded the SCHOOL motion. Motion carried The Municipal Utility District #55 unanimously (7-0). has requested an easement from AISD on which to locate the water ITEM #13 – REQUEST TO meter that will serve Meridiana CONSIDER APPROVAL OF Elementary. PROPERTY INSURANCE RFP Proposals were extended to six ITEM F – REQUEST TO CONSIDER vendors with Victory Insurance APPROVAL FOR THE being the only company to submit a DEDICATION OF ELECTRICAL proposal. While adding additional POWER EASEMENT TO CENTER property to be covered, the 2015- POINT ENERGY AT MERIDIANA 2016 cost was still decreased by ELEMENTARY SCHOOL $67,918.00 for a total premium of Center Point Energy will be building $1,442,839.00. and providing electrical service for the new Meridiana Elementary Motion carried unanimously (7-0). School in Iowa Colony.

ITEM #14 – REQUEST TO ITEM F – REQUEST TO CONSIDER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF APPROVAL FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DEDICATION OF A SANITARY SERVICES FOR A PRACTICE SEWER EASEMENT TO BRAZORIA POOL AT SHADOW CREEK HIGH COUNTY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY SCHOOL DISTRICT #31 (MUD #31) AT THE STERLING LAKES ELEMENTARY Building Programs requested that a SCHOOL SITE contract for professional design services be issued to Stantec In order to procure sanitary sewer Architecture to provide service to the future elementary archite4ctural and engineering school site in Sterling Lakes, it was services for a practice pool at necessary that Alvin ISD grant a Shadow Creek High School. utility easement to MUD #31.

Trustee Tonini made a motion to As of this date, no schedule or approve the Stantec Architecture funding has been committed or contract for professional design approved for building construction services for the practice pool at and opening of this elementary SCHS and authorize the school. Superintendent or his designee to

review and execute the final ITEM #12 – REQUEST TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TOTAL negotiated contract. Trustee COMPENSATION GROUP (TCG) Humbird seconded the motion. INVESTMENT ADVISORY Motion carried unanimously (7-0). CONTRACT ITEM #15 – REQUEST TO Total Compensation Group CONSIDER APPROVAL OF Investment Advisory Services, LP PROFESSIONAL DEELOPMENT (TCG Advisors), offers investment APPRAISAL SYSTEM (PDAS) advisory services to public entities. DISTRICT CALENDAR TCG, through their Managed Asset Trustee Wennerstrom made a Portfolio Program (MAPP, helps motion to approve the 2015-2016 districts map out a unique plan to PDAS calendar as presented.

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Trustee Scheibel seconded the ITEM #20 – REQUEST TO motion. Motion carried CONSIDER APPROVAL OF unanimously (7-0). ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT – BAND DIRECTOR – MANVEL ITEM #16 – EMPLOYMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL PERSONNEL Brian Moreno was recommended to As presented serve as Band Director for Manvel High School Trustee Wennerstrom made a motion to approve all employments Trustee Scheibel made a motion to as presented. Trustee Pickren approve Brian Moreno as presented. seconded the motion. Motion Trustee Pickren seconded the carried unanimously (7-0). motion. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). ITEM #17- REQUEST TO CONSIDER ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM #21 – REQUEST TO APPOINTMENT – MHS ASSISTANT CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR This item was pulled from the (2) agenda. The Board of Trustees chose to vote on the recommendations separately ITEM #18 – REQUEST TO for Associate Athletic Director. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT Jimmy Hestand was recommended –HEAD BASKETBALL COACH – to the Board of Trustees to serve in ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL the position of Associate Athletic John Oliverio was recommended to Director. serve as Head Basketball Coach for Alvin High School. Trustee Wennerstrom made a motion to approve Mr. Hestand as Trustee Metoyer made a motion to recommended. Trustee Tonini approve John Oliverio as presented. seconded the motion. Motion Trustee Humbird seconded the carried unanimously (7-0). motion. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). Carla Newsome was recommended to the Board of Trustees to serve in ITEM #19 – REQUEST TO the position of Associate Athletic CONSIDER APPROVAL OF Director. ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT – HEAD BASKETBALL COACH – Trustee Tonini made a motion to MANVEL HIGH SCHOOL approve Ms. Newsome as Chris Wilson was recommended to recommended. Trustee Metoyer serve as Head Basketball Coach for seconded the motion. Motion Manvel High School. carried unanimously (7-0).

Trustee Tonini made a motion to ITEM #22 - REQUEST TO approve Chris Tilson as presented. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF Trustee Scheibel seconded the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CTE motion. Motion carried (2) unanimously (7-0). Two positions for Executive Directors of CTE were presented to the Board of Trustees for approval.

Tommy McEwen was recommended to the Board of Trustees to serve in the position of Executive Director of CTE.

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Trustee Wennerstrom made a ITEM #27 – ADJOURNMENT motion to approve Mr. McEwen as Trustee Humbird made a motion to presented. Trustee Metoyer adjourn with a second given by seconded the motion. Motion Trustee Wennerstrom. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). carried (7-0) Meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Cathy Windsor was recommended to the Board of Trustees to serve in the Attest: position of Executive Director of CTE.

Trustee Pickren made a motion to approve Mrs. Windsor as recommended. Trustee Scheibel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). ______Cheryl Harris, President ITEM #23 - REQUEST TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF COORDINATOR OF ELEMENTARY ADVANCED ACADEMICS Administration recommended Ms. Patty Hammer to serve in the position of Coordinator of Elementary Advanced Academics. ______Regan Metoyer, Secretary Trustee Tonini made a motion to approve Ms. Hammer as presented. Trustee Humbird seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (7-0).

ITEM #24 – DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mr. Josh Campbell, Energy Manager and Facilities Coordinator submitted an Energy Management Report for the Board of Trustee’s review.

ITEM #25 – SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Superintendent Gilcrease gave an overview of the following:

 Teachers & Paraprofessionals of the Year  Changing the World Award  Citizens’ Advisory Committee Update  Trustees Visit Shadow Creek High School  Shadow Creek High School Principal Meet & Greet  Trustees End the year Reading to Students  Alvin ISD Convocation

ITEM #26 – FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No future agenda items were requested.

30 SSppeecciiaall MMeeeettiinngg BBooaarrdd WWoorrkksshhoopp JJuunnee 2233,, 22001155 On June 23, 2015 the Alvin ITEM #4 – REQUEST TO Independent School District Board CONSIDER APPROVAL OF of Trustees met for a AMENDMENTS #12 & #13 Special/Workshop Meeting at 6:30 Amendment #12 p.m. in the Central Administration By realigning fund balance Building, AISD, Alvin, Texas, with categories, the 2014-2015 financial the following members present: report will more closely represent the financial obligations and Cheryl Harris, Vivian Scheibel, Earl considerations of Alvin ISD. (see Humbird, Julie Pickren, Tiffany attachment) Wennerstrom, Nicole Tonini and Regan Metoyer. Amendment #13 ITEM #1 - CALL TO ORDER Final amendment for fiscal year President Harris called the meeting 2015 to balance the budget within to order stating that a quorum of function and revenue areas, to Board members were present, notice comply with TEA requirements. (see was duly posted, and the meeting attachment) was called to order in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Trustee Metoyer made a motion to Texas Government Code Section approve budget amendments #12 551.001. and #13 as presented. Trustee Wennerstrom seconded the motion. ITEM #2 – REQUEST TO Motion carried unanimously (7-0). CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DONATION ITEM #5 - REQUEST TO Duke Elementary – Donation of CONSIDER APPROVAL OF $23,000.00 to purchase a shade BUDGET CARRY OVER canopy and literacy books. All expenditures and encumbrances from M & O funds that could Mark Twain – Donation of potentially not be complete by the $14,193.94 to purchase school fiscal year end were evaluated. track, canopy shade, blinds, teacher/student supplies / Director of Child Nutrition requested incentives a budget carry-over as well for several projects that potentially ITEM #3 – REQUEST TO would not be complete by the fiscal CONSIDER APPROVAL OF year end. (see attachment) AMENDMENT #11 - $487,500.00 Budget amendment in the amount ITEM #6 – REQUEST TO of $487,500.00 proceed with the CONSIDER APPROVAL OF design of a practice pool facility at PERSONNEL Shadow Creek High School. As presented

Trustee Tonini made a motion to Trustee Humbird made a motion to approve Amendment #11 as approve all employments as presented. Trustee Pickren presented. Trustee Tonini seconded seconded the motion. Motion the motion. Motion carried carried unanimously (7-0). unanimously (7-0).

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ITEM #7 – REQUEST TO CONSIER APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS – ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS FOR MANVEL HIGH SCHOOL (2) Garnet Foster and Stephanie Gamble were recommended to the Board of Trustees to serve as assistant principals at Manvel High School.

Trustee Humbird made a motion to approve the administrative appointments as presented. Trustee Scheibel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (7-0).

ITEM #8 – BOARD WORKSHOP Ms. Nancy Divan conducted a “Team of 8” workshop for the Board of Trustees.

ITEM #9 – ADJOURNMENT Trustee Humbird made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Metoyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (7-0).

Meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.

Attest:

______Cheryl Harris, President

______Regan Metoyer, Secretary

32 SSppeecciiaall MMeeeettiinngg JJuullyy 11,, 22001155 On July 1, 2015 the Alvin Trustee Scheibel made a motion to Independent School District Board approve the Head Softball Coach for of Trustees met for a Alvin High School as recommended. Special/Workshop Meeting at 7:30 Trustee Pickren seconded the a.m in the Central Administration motion. Building, AISD, Alvin, Texas, with the following members present: Motion carried unanimously (6-0).

Cheryl Harris, Vivian Scheibel, Earl ITEM #4 – REQUEST TO Humbird, Julie Pickren, Tiffany CONSIDER APPROVAL OF HEAD Wennerstrom and Regan Metoyer. VOLLEYBALL COACH / ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL Trustee Tonini was unable to attend the Ms. Suzy Buechele was meeting. recommended to serve as Head Volleyball Coach for Alvin High ITEM #1 - CALL TO ORDER School. President Harris called the meeting to order stating that a quorum of Trustee Metoyer made a motion to Board members were present, notice approve the Head Volleyball Coach was duly posted, and the meeting for Alvin High School as was called to order in accordance recommended. Trustee Humbird with the Texas Open Meetings Act, seconded the motion. Texas Government Code Section 551.001. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).

President Harris asked that the ITEM #5 – REQUEST TO Board of Trustees convene into a CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF Closed Session under Texas COORDINATOR OF SECONDARY Government Code: ADVANCED ACADEMICS This item was pulled from the 551.074 Discuss Personnel agenda to be considered at a later date. The Board returned into an Open Session at 7:52 a.m. ITEM #6 – REQUEST TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF ITEM #2 – REQUEST TO DIRECTOR OF HUMAN CONSIDER EMPLOYMENT OF RESOURCES PERSONNEL This item was pulled from the As presented agenda to be considered at a later date Trustee Wennerstrom made a motion to approve all employments ITEM #7 – ADJOURMENT as presented. Trustee Humbird Trustee Humbird made a motion to seconded the motion. adjourn the meeting. Trustee Wennerstrom seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). Motion carried unanimously (6-0).

ITEM #3 – REQUEST TO Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 a.m. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF HEAD SOFTBALL COACH / ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL Mr. David McCorkle was recommended to serve as Head Softball Coach for Alvin High School.

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Attest:

______Cheryl Harris, President

______Regan Metoyer, Secretary

34 SSppeecciiaall MMeeeettiinngg JJuullyy 2233,, 22001155 On July 23, 2015 the Alvin Motion carried unanimously (6-0). Independent School District Board of Trustees met for a ITEM #7 – ADJOURMENT Special/Workshop Meeting at 7:30 Trustee Humbird made a motion to a.m in the Central Administration adjourn the meeting. Trustee Building, AISD, Alvin, Texas, with Wennerstrom seconded the motion. the following members present: Motion carried unanimously (6-0).

Cheryl Harris, Vivian Scheibel, Earl Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 a.m. Humbird, Julie Pickren, Tiffany Wennerstrom and Regan Metoyer. Attest:

Trustee Tonini was unable to attend the meeting.

ITEM #1 - CALL TO ORDER President Harris called the meeting to order stating that a quorum of ______Board members were present, notice Cheryl Harris, President was duly posted, and the meeting was called to order in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001.

ITEM #2 – REQUEST TO CONSIDER EMPLOYMENT OF ______PERSONNEL Regan Metoyer, Secretary As presented

Trustee Humbird made a motion to approve all employments as presented. Trustee Scheibel seconded the motion.

Motion carried unanimously (6-0).

ITEM #3 – REQUEST TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATORS Mrs. Syreeta Presley was recommended to serve as Coordinator of Human Resources.

Only one recommendations was presented at this time (two positions have been approved).

Trustee Scheibel made a motion to approve the Coordinator of Human Resources as presented. Trustee Pickren seconded the motion.

35 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Approval of the First Reading of TASB Policy Update 102 Category Operations/Action Item

Resource Personnel Buck Gilcrease, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments Vantage Points / Board Member’s guide to Update 102

Rationale TASB has updated the Legal policies for review.

District Goal(s) Academic Performance Teachers and Staff Technology Facilities Fiscal Responsibility Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That the Board approve the first reading of TASB Policy Proposed Motion Update 102 as presented.

Vantage Points A Board Member’s Guide to Update 102

Please note: Vantage Points is an executive summary, prepared specifically for board members, of the TASB Localized Update. The topic-by-topic outline and the thumbnail descriptions focus attention on key issues to assist local officials in understanding changes found in the policies. The description of policy changes in Vantage Points is highly summarized and should not substitute for careful attention to the more detailed, district-specific Explanatory Notes and the policies within the localized update packet.

This information is provided for educational purposes only to facilitate a general understanding of the law or other regulatory matter. This information is neither an exhaustive treatment on the subject nor is this intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney or other professional adviser. Consult with your attorney or professional adviser to apply these principles to specific fact situations.

We welcome your comments or suggestions for improving Vantage Points. Please write to us at TASB Policy Service, P.O. Box 400, Austin, TX 78767- 0400, e-mail us at [email protected], or call us at 800-580-7529 or 512-467-0222.

For further information about Policy Service, check out our website at http://policy.tasb.org.

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Update 102 addresses several recent changes in state and federal law, including amendments to the Texas Administrative Code on special education services, community and student engagement, and community-based fine arts programs. The update also encompasses a review of the legal and local policies addressing bonds and investments, as well as a reorganization of the DEA series of policies addressing compensation to focus the series on the primary component—the board-adopted compensation plan.

Accountability At AIB(LEGAL), regarding district and campus performance reporting, new Commissioner rules provide guidance on the process for evaluating student and community engagement and for performance and compliance reporting. The rules clarify that a district must post the results of the performance and compliance evaluation on its website and require a local committee to determine the criteria to be used for the district’s evaluation. Also added at AIB(LEGAL) is information related to the required dissemination of a federal report card. Review the policy and TEA’s website at http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/NCLB_and_ESEA/NCLB- ESEA_Resources/Federal_Report_Card/ for more information.

Bonds and TASB Policy Service engaged an outside law firm with expertise in the area Investments of investments and bond issues to ensure that the policy manual continues to address all relevant legal material. Changes at CCA(LEGAL), addressing bond issues, include a reference to the 50 cent debt test, additional details about bond elections, and references to existing state and federal law relating to the issuance of bonds. At CDA(LEGAL), addressing investments, changes include clarification regarding required quarterly reports and the board’s ability to specify if any of the statutorily authorized investments are not suitable for the district.

CDA(LOCAL) POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

Based on the review by the outside law firm, several recommendations are being made regarding this policy on authorized investments. New provisions are recommended to address quality and capability of investment management and to highlight the statutory requirements for the board to annually review and audit the district’s investments. Recommended revisions to existing text are to clarify the primary goals of a district’s investment program, to more closely mirror terms used in statute, and to conform to industry best practices.

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Personnel Issues The D section table of contents has been modified due to the reorganization of the series of legal and local policies dealing with employee compensation. Compensation Policy code DEA has been renamed Compensation Plan, with subtitled policies on Incentives and Stipends at DEAA and Wage and Hour Laws at DEAB. The legally referenced policy at DEA now houses various salary and compensation provisions previously at DEAB(LEGAL), while text formerly at DEA(LEGAL) regarding wage and hour laws has been moved to the newly retitled DEAB(LEGAL). No changes were made to the text at DEAA(LEGAL) regarding incentives and stipends, with the exception of the updated title to reflect the reorganization of the DEA series.

DEA, DEAA, AND DEAB (LOCAL) POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

Several revisions are recommended at DEA(LOCAL) and DEAA(LOCAL), in addition to a new recommended policy at DEAB(LOCAL), to coincide with the reorganization and renaming of these policy codes. DEA(LOCAL) places more emphasis on the district’s compensation plan and focuses on the board’s and the administration’s roles regarding compensation. Recommended changes clarify that the board reviews and approves the annual compensation plan and outline the superintendent’s role in imple- menting and establishing procedures to administer the plan. Additional revisions include clarifying language regarding when a contract employee’s pay can be increased after performance on the contract has begun. For districts that address annualized pay of salaried employees at DEA(LOCAL), recommended revisions simplify that text; detailed provisions regarding how salaried employees will be paid when they are not employed for a full 12-month period are recommended for deletion, as these provisions are no longer required by IRS rules. For districts that do not currently address annualized pay, text is recommended to reflect the common practice of paying salaried employees over 12 months regardless of the number of months that employees are expected to work. To avoid an improper use of public funds, new text at DEA(LOCAL) is recommended—for districts that do not currently address the issue—to explain that if the board chooses to pay employees during an emergency closure, the board must authorize the action by resolution or other board action that reflects the public purpose served by the expenditure. A sample resolution from TASB is structured to authorize payments during future closings once the board has adopted the resolution. See the Explanatory Notes for more information regarding your district’s specific policy. In addition to a change in title, recommended revisions at DEAA(LOCAL) concern the interrelationship between incentives and stipends and the

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district’s compensation plan. Due to lack of funding, provisions on master teacher stipends are recommended for deletion. Recommended for inclusion in the manual is a new policy at DEAB(LOCAL), regarding wage and hour laws. Much of the text included in this recommended policy was moved and revised from provisions formerly at DEA(LOCAL). The policy revisions clarify payment provisions for nonexempt salaried employees who work less than a 40-hour workweek and the accrual and use of compensatory time earned by nonexempt employees.

DFFA(LOCAL) POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

As a result of the reorganization of material in the DEA series, we have adjusted two cross-references in this policy addressing reduction in force due to financial exigency.

Employee DBB(LOCAL) POLICY CONSIDERATIONS Leave Because state law requires a district’s policy to allow an employee to present testimony or other information to the board when the board places an employee on involuntary temporary disability leave, changes are recommended for this local policy to explicitly state that employees are to follow the complaint process in DGBA in these circumstances. If the district expands eligibility for temporary disability to employees not eligible by law, the district should review DEC(LOCAL) to ensure that the text addressing eligible employees is accurate.

Expense DEE(LEGAL), addressing expense reimbursement, has been revised to Reimbursement remove outdated references to the Administrative Code reflecting the classroom supply reimbursement program. The statutory provision from the Education Code, however, remains.

DEE(LOCAL) POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

For districts that specifically referenced a per diem practice of expense reimbursement for meals associated with overnight travel not related to a grant, this local policy is included in the update to offer TASB-recommended

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language for the board’s consideration. The update does not include recommendations for this policy if the district’s policy currently requires receipts for all expenses, including meals.

Searches and Existing provisions from the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) rules Alcohol/Drug have been added for clarification at DHE(LEGAL), addressing employee Testing searches and drug and alcohol testing. For employees subject to DOT testing, the added text explains that the district has the option of permitting an employee to return to work after a failed drug or alcohol test if the employee follows the protocols required by the rules. The district’s decision should be reflected at DHE(LOCAL).

DHE(LOCAL) POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

Several revisions are being recommended for this local policy on searches and drug and alcohol testing of employees. For districts with employees who are subject to DOT testing, the recommended revisions to this policy focus on the distinction between the federal DOT testing program and district-imposed consequences, as required by DOT guidance. In addition to reordering existing provisions and deleting others that are no longer relevant for local policy, we have added an affirmative statement regarding whether or not the district allows for return-to-duty testing after a failed drug or alcohol test. This statement is based on the existing language a district has in its local policy. For districts that considered a drug violation to be any level of alcohol concentration, revisions are recommended since a concentration below 0.02 is considered a negative result by DOT rules and, further, many breath testing devices used for DOT testing do not measure concentrations below 0.02. If your district has employees subject to DOT testing but your current DHE(LOCAL) does not have any language regarding DOT testing, the district should contact its TASB policy consultant for assistance. Unrelated to the DOT testing provisions, we recommend the addition of a statement near the beginning of the policy that reasonable suspicion searches that reveal a violation of the district’s standards of conduct may result in disciplinary action as outlined at DH(LOCAL).

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Student Issues Revisions to the EHBA series of policies, addressing special education, were prompted by revised State Board of Education (SBOE) and Commissioner Students rules, both effective January 1, 2015. The changes include revised descrip- Receiving tions by the SBOE on instructional arrangements at EHBA(LEGAL); stream- Special lining identification, evaluation, and eligibility for special education services at Education EHBAA(LEGAL); admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee respon- Services sibilities at EHBAB(LEGAL); transition planning requirements at EHBAD(LEGAL); and notice requirements and dispute resolution options at EHBAE(LEGAL).

Graduation At EIF(LEGAL), provisions regarding graduation have been revised based on recently effective Commissioner rules related to student eligibility for community-based fine arts programs. In addition, significantly revised in this policy are the graduation options for students with disabilities receiving special education services. The Commissioner rules prompting these changes, effective January 1, 2015, clarify graduation options under the foundation program for students receiving special education services. Of note is that the rules specify that to earn an endorsement under the foundation program, a student who receives special education services must not have received any modified curriculum in the endorsement area and must pass all relevant state assessments. The rules related to graduation for students receiving special education services prior to the 2014–15 school year did not change substantively.

EJ(LEGAL), addressing the academic guidance program, has been revised to reflect the current statutory requirements for counselors to provide information on postsecondary opportunities to students each year of high school.

Discipline Revised Commissioner rules prompted changes at FOF(LEGAL) to require that disciplinary actions for students with disabilities be determined in accordance with certain federal and state laws and to clarify how the use of confinement, seclusion, and time-out provisions from the Education Code apply to peace officers.

FNC AND FO (LOCAL) POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

Related to the changes at FOF(LEGAL) mentioned above, an important revision regarding the use of physical restraint is recommended at FO(LOCAL), addressing student discipline. A new recommended sentence clarifies that a district employee may restrain a student who receives special education services only in accordance with the specific laws that apply to these students. Other recommended changes reorganize the material to group the general provisions regarding the Student Code of Conduct and extracurricular standards of behavior at the beginning of the policy and to

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emphasize that discipline must be applied in a nondiscriminatory manner. If the district uses corporal punishment as a disciplinary management technique and the guidelines associated with this use are reflected in policy, the district is encouraged to review these guidelines to confirm that the policy still reflects district practice. FNC(LOCAL), addressing student conduct, is recommended for deletion at this update. The material in this local policy is either already addressed in more detail at other codes, or, as in the case of provisions related to rules of conduct, is recommended for relocation to FO(LOCAL).

More For further information on these and other policy changes, refer to the policy- by-policy Explanatory Notes—customized for each district’s policies—and the Information policies themselves, found in your district’s localized update packet.

7 44 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Approve the 2015-2016 Alvin ISD Code of Conduct & Review 2015-2016 Parent/Student Handbook Category Academics

Resource Personnel Kevon Wells, Student and Administrative Services

Attachments None Rationale The 2015-2016 Parent/Student Handbook contains all the TASB Updates. Elementary and Secondary Principles have been involved with the updates.

District Goal(s) Academic Performance

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That the Board approve the 2015-2016 Alvin ISD Code of Proposed Motion Conduct & Review 2015-2016 Parent/Student Handbook

ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

AND DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PLAN

I. PURPOSE

The Student Code of Conduct is Alvin ISD’s response to the requirements of Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code.

The Code provides methods and options for managing students in the classroom and on school grounds, disciplining students, and preventing and intervening in student discipline problems.

The law requires Alvin ISD to define misconduct that may – or must – result in a range of specific disciplinary consequences including removal from a regular classroom or campus, out of school suspension, placement in a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP), placement in a juvenile justice alternative education program (JJAEP),or expulsion from school.

This Student Code of Conduct has been adopted by the AISD Board of Trustees and developed with the advice of the Alvin ISD-level committee. This Code provides information to parents and students regarding standards of conduct, consequences of misconduct, and procedures for administering discipline. It remains in effect during summer school and a all school-related events and activities outside or the school year until an updated version adopted by the board becomes effective for the next school year.

In accordance with state law, the Code will be posted at each school campus or will be available for review at the office of the campus principal. Additionally, the Code shall be available at the office of the campus behavior coordinator and posted on the district’s website. Parents will be notified of any conduct violation that may result in a student being suspended, placed in a DAEP or JJAEP, expelled, or taken into custody by law enforcement officer under Chapter 37 of the Education Code.

Because the Student Code of Conduct is adopted by Alvin ISD’s Board of Trustees it has the force of policy; therefore, in case of conflict between the Code and the student handbook, the Code will prevail.

Please note: The discipline of students with disabilities who are eligible for services under federal law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) is subject to the provisions of those laws.

II. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS

Each student is expected to behave in a responsible manner by:

46 1. Consciously participating in class and being supportive of an effective learning and teaching environment; 2. Demonstrating courtesy and respect for others; 3. Attending all classes regularly and on time; 4. Preparing for each class; taking appropriate materials and assignments to class; 5. Being well-groomed and dressing appropriately as defined by District and/or campus dress code; 6. Obeying all campus and classroom rules; 7. Respecting the rights and privileges of other students, District staff, and other adults on campus or at school-related activities, on or off campus; 8. Respecting the property of others, including District property and facilities; 9. Cooperating with or assisting the school staff in maintaining safety, order, and discipline; 10. Refrain from selling or distributing unauthorized materials or items; 11. Paying required fees and fines unless waived; and 12. Adhering to the Student Code of Conduct.

III. GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES

A. Supplemental Rules

Alvin ISD may impose campus or classroom rules in addition to those found in the Student Code of Conduct. These rules may be listed in the student handbook or posted in classrooms.

B. Disrespect and Interference

A student whose behavior shows disrespect for others, including interference with their access to a public education and a safe environment, will be subject to disciplinary action.

C. Campus Behavior Coordinator As required by law, a person at each campus must be designated to serve as the campus behavior coordinator. The designated person may be the principal of the campus or any other campus administrator selected by the principal. The campus behavior coordinator is primarily responsible for maintaining student discipline. The district maintains a current list of the persons serving as a campus behavior coordinator in the student handbook or on the district’s website as www.alvinisd.net.

D. School District Authority and Jurisdiction

School rules and the authority of Alvin ISD to administer discipline apply whenever the interest of Alvin ISD is involved, on or off school grounds, in conjunction with or independent of classes and school- sponsored activities.

Alvin ISD has disciplinary authority over a student: 1. During the regular school day and while the student is going to and from school on District transportation; 2. During lunch periods in which a student is allowed to leave campus; 3. While the student is in attendance at any school-related activity, regardless of time or location; 4. For any school-related misconduct, regardless of time or location; 5. When retaliation against a school employee or volunteer occurs or is threatened, regardless of time or location; 6. When criminal mischief is committed on or off school property or at a school-related event; 7. For certain offenses committed within 300 feet of school property as measured from any point on the school’s real property boundary line; 8. For certain offenses committed while on school property or while attending a school sponsored or school related activity of another district in Texas; and 9. When the student commits a felony, as provided by Texas Education Code 37.006 or 37.0081; and 10. When the student is required to register as a sex offender.

Questioning Students Administrators, teachers, and other professional personnel may question a student regarding the student’s own conduct or the conduct of other students. In the context of school discipline, students have no claim to the right not to incriminate themselves.

Searches Desks, lockers, and similar items are the property of Alvin ISD and are provided for student use as a matter of convenience. Lockers and desks are subject to blanket searches or inspections by campus administrators. Searches or inspections may be conducted at any time and without notice. Students shall be fully responsible for the security and contents of personal belongings, backpacks, desks, lockers, or vehicles. Students shall make certain that lockers are locked and that the keys or combinations are not given to others. Students shall not place or keep in a backpack, desk, or locker any article or material prohibited by law, District policy, or the Student Code of Conduct. Students shall be held responsible for any prohibited items found in their desks, lockers, backpacks, any personal belongings, or vehicles.

Student property may be searched without reasonable suspicion if the student voluntarily consents to the search.

If there is reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle on school property contains contraband, it may be searched by school officials or by personnel whose services have been engaged by Alvin ISD to conduct such searches. Students shall be held responsible for any prohibited items found in their vehicles on school property.

If a vehicle subject to search is locked, the student shall be asked to unlock the vehicle. If the student refuses, Alvin ISD shall contact the student’s parents. If the parents also refuse to permit a search of the vehicle, Alvin ISD may turn the matter over to local law enforcement officials.

Video/Audio Monitoring In accordance with AISD District Policy FO (LOCAL) video/audio equipment may be used for safety purposes to monitor student behavior on buses and in common areas on District campuses.

Reporting Crime The principal, or other School administrators as appropriate shall report crimes as required by law and shall contact local law enforcement when an administrator suspects that a crime has been committed on campus.

E. Enforcement of Student Code of Conduct In general, discipline will be designed to correct misconduct and to encourage all students to adhere to their responsibilities as citizens of the school community and, when necessary, to protect students, school employees or property, and to maintain essential order and discipline.

Disciplinary action will draw on the professional judgment of teachers and administrators and on a range of discipline management techniques. Disciplinary action shall be based on the following factors:

1. Whether the student acted in self-defense; 2. Intent or lack of intent at the time the student engaged in the conduct; 3. The student’s disciplinary history; and/or 4. A disability that substantially impairs the student’s capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of the student’s conduct.

Teachers or appropriate administrators may also take into account the following: 1. The seriousness of the offense; 2. The student’s age and grade level; 3. The frequency of misconduct;

48 4. The effect of the misconduct on the school environment;

Because of these factors, discipline for a particular offense (unless otherwise specified by law) may bring into consideration varying techniques and consequences.

A student who violates campus or classroom rules that are not Student Code of Conduct violations may be disciplined by one or more of the discipline management techniques listed as consequences for General Misconduct Violations. For these violations, a teacher is not required to make a Student Code of Conduct violation report.

F. Participating in Graduation Activities The district has the right to limit a student’s participation in graduation activities for violating the districts Code. Participation might include a speaking role, as established by district policy and procedures. Students eligible to give the opening and closing remarks at graduation shall be notified by the campus principal. Notwithstanding and other eligibility requirements, in order to be considered as an eligible student to give the opening or closing remarks, a student shall not have engaged in any misconduct in violation of the district’s Code resulting in an out-of-school suspension, removal to a DAEP, or expulsion during the semester immediately preceding graduation. The valedictorian and salutatorian may also have speaking roles at graduation. No student shall be eligible to have such a speaking role if he or she engaged in any misconduct in violation of the district’s code resulting in an out-of-school suspension, removal to DAEP, expulsion during the semester immediately preceding graduation.

G. Possession of Telecommunications or Other Electronic Devices Students shall not use a telecommunications device, including a cellular phone, or other electronic devices in violation of district and campus rules.

IV. GENERAL MISCONDUCT VIOLATIONS

The conduct listed below is prohibited at school, in vehicles owned or operated by Alvin ISD, and at all school- related activities, but the list does not include the most serious offenses. In the subsequent sections on Alternative Education Center (ISS), Suspension from School, DAEP Placement, Placement and/or Expulsion for Serious Offenses, and Expulsion, severe offenses that require or permit specific consequences are listed. Any offense, however, may be serious enough to result in removal from the regular educational setting.

A. Behaviors

Students are prohibited from: 1. Leaving school grounds or school-sponsored events without permission of the appropriate school official; 2. Disobeying school rules related to conduct on district vehicles; 3. Failing to comply with lawful directives given by school personnel; 4. Public display of affection; 5. Possessing or using matches or a lighter except as part of an instructional program; 6. Possessing, smoking, or using tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), electronic vaping devices, personal vaporizers (PV), and electronic nicotine delivery systems; 7. Behaving in any way that disrupts the school environment or educational process; 8. Violating safety rules; 9. Violating dress and grooming standards; 10. Violating other communicated campus or classroom standards of behavior; 11. Being in facilities designated for the opposite sex, or in facilities designated as Faculty Only, Janitorial Only, or Custodial Only, or other restricted areas;

49 12. Loitering in the parking lot or school grounds; 13. Engaging in bullying, harassment, or making hit lists; 14. Cheating or copying the work of another; 15. Violating policies, rules, or agreements regarding the use of technology resources; 16. Having or taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs at school other than as permitted by District policy; 17. Discharging a fire extinguisher or other safety device without valid cause; 18. Using profanity, vulgar language or making obscene gestures; 29. Truancy; 20. Falsifying records, passes, or school-related documents; 21. Making false accusations or perpetrating hoaxes; 22. Throwing objects that can cause bodily injury or property damage; 23. Violating campus or classroom standards of conduct; 24. Possessing fireworks; 25. Damaging or defacing school property or property of other students or of employees; 26. Possessing a laser pointer; 27. Theft ($10.00 or less); and/or 28. Disrespect to staff. 29. Engage in conduct that constitutes sexual or gender—based harassment or sexual abuse, whether by word, gesture, or any other conduct, directed toward another person, including a district student, employee, board member, or volunteer. 30. Engage in conduct that constitutes dating violence. (See glossary) 31. Engage in inappropriate or indecent exposure of private body parts. 32. Participate in hazing. (See glossary) 33. Cause an individual to act through the use of or threat of force (coercion) 34. Commit extortion or blackmail (obtaining money or an object of value from an unwilling person) 35. Engage in inappropriate verbal, physical, or sexual conduct directed toward another person, including a district student, employee, or volunteer. 36. Record the voice or image of another without the prior consent of the individuals being recorded or in any way that disrupts the educational environment or invades the privacy of others.

B. Consequences

Students with Disabilities

The discipline of students with disabilities is subject to applicable state and federal law in addition to the Student Code of Conduct. To the extent any conflict exists, state and/or federal law shall prevail.

In accordance with the Education Code, a student who is enrolled in a special education program may not be disciplined for conduct meeting the definition of bullying, harassment, or making hit lists until an ARD committee has been held to review the conduct.

In deciding whether to order suspension, DAEP placement, or expulsion, regardless of whether the action is mandatory or discretionary, the district shall take into consideration a disability that substantially impairs the student’s capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of the student’s conduct.

Discipline Management Techniques

The following discipline management techniques may be used alone or in combination for Student Code of Conduct General Misconduct Violations and misconduct that is not identified in the Student Code of Conduct:

1. Verbal correction; 2. Cooling-off time or time-out. Time-out is defined as the removal of a student from the instructional program to a special place either inside or outside the classroom. General guidelines for use of time-out are: a. Time-out uses a reasonable amount of time for each episode. A minute or less per incident for each year of the student’s age is a good guideline for most elementary students. A minimum of 20-30 minutes per incident is appropriate for secondary students; b. Assignment to time-out shall be combined with a precise request for changed behavior; c. Progress toward positively changed behavior shall be rewarded; d. When the student has completed the period of time-out, the teacher shall restate the original request (e.g., “Now I want you to...”); 3. Phone calls to parents; 4. Seating changes in the classroom or vehicles owned or operated by Alvin ISD; 5. Counseling by teachers, school counselors, or administrative personnel; 6. Conference with parents and teacher; 7. Conference with parents and campus administrators; 8. Temporary confiscation of items that disrupt the educational process; 9. Grade reductions as permitted by policy; 10. Community service with parental approval; 11. Rewards or demerits; 12. Behavioral contracts; 13. Office or other assigned area referral; 14. Detention other than ECO (after notice to the parent). Transportation is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility; 15. Assigned school duties other than class tasks; 16. Withdrawal of privileges, such as participation in extracurricular activities and eligibility for seeking and holding honorary offices; 17. Restricting or revocation of district transportation privileges; 18. Techniques or penalties identified in individual student organizations’ codes of conduct; 19. Corporal punishment may be used as a discipline management technique in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct unless the student’s parent or guardian has provided a signed statement prohibiting its use. Corporal punishment shall be limited to spanking or paddling the student, and shall be administered only in accordance with the following guidelines: a. The student shall be told the reason corporal punishment is being administered. b. Corporal punishment shall be administered only by the principal, assistant principal, or a teacher. c. The instrument to be used in administering corporal punishment shall be approved by the principal or a designee. d. Corporal punishment shall be administered in the presence of one other District professional employee and in a designated place out of view of other students. Alvin ISD shall honor a parent request that corporal punishment not be administered to his or her child; however, Alvin ISD shall impose other disciplinary measures consistent with the offense. 20. Referral to outside agency and/or legal authority for criminal prosecution in addition to disciplinary measures imposed by Alvin ISD; 21. Extended Classroom Opportunities (ECO), ISS, ADAPT (DAEP), or BCJJAEP (Expulsion); 22 Saturday school; and/or 23. Other strategies and consequences as determined by school officials and/or as specified by the Student code of conduct.

C. Penalties for Dress Code Violations

51 Alvin ISD establishes the dress code to teach good grooming and hygiene, instill discipline and modesty, demonstrate respect for authority, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards, and provide a successful learning environment. Appropriate dress and grooming standards promote responsibility and self-esteem, thus fostering a sense of community for all students in their present and future interactions.

A dress and grooming code violation is a Student Code of Conduct violation. The following actions will be taken if a violation occurs:

1. If the violation is corrected the student will be warned and a dress code referral may be issued. Repeated warnings will result in disciplinary action. If the violation cannot be corrected the student will be sent to the office.

2. If a dress or grooming standard offense can be corrected in the school or office, the correction will be made, a dress code referral will be issued and the student allowed to return to class. If the violation cannot be corrected the student will receive a disciplinary consequence and allowed to return to class unless the infraction is deemed blatant, extreme, offensive or repetitive. Repeated warnings will result in disciplinary action.

3. Blatant, extreme, repetitive offenses or a similar nature will be treated as insubordination and will receive progressive consequences.

D. Procedure

The campus behavior coordinator shall promptly notify a student’s parent by phone or in person of any violation that may result in in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension, placement in a DAEP, placement in JJAEP, or expulsion. The campus behavior coordinator shall also notify a student’s parent it the student is taken into custody by a law enforcement officer under the disciplinary provisions of the Education Code. A good faith effort shall be made on the day the action was taken to provide to the student for delivery to the student’s parent written notification of the disciplinary action. If the parent has not been reached by telephone or in person by5:00p.m. of the first business day after the day the disciplinary action was taken, the campus behavior coordinator shall send written notification by U.S. mail. If the campus behavior coordinator is not able to provide notice to the parent, the principal or designee shall provide the notice. Before the principal or appropriate administrator assigns a student under 18 detention outside regular school hours, notice shall be given to the student’s parent to inform him or her of the reason for the detention and permit arrangements for necessary transportation.

Parental questions or complaints regarding disciplinary measures taken should be addressed to the teacher, campus administration, or campus behavior coordinator, as appropriate. Appeals or complaints regarding the use of specific discipline management techniques should be addressed in accordance with policy FNG (LOCAL). A copy of the policy may be obtained from the principal’s office, the campus behavior coordinator’s office, or the central administration office or through Policy on Line at the following address www.alvinisd.net. Consequences shall not be deferred pending the outcome of a grievance.

V. TEACHER REMOVAL

A. Discretionary Removal by a Teacher

Violation of classroom rules or general misconduct violations as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct will not necessarily result in the formal removal of the student from class or another placement, but may result in a routine referral to the principal or the principal’s designee, or the use of any other discipline management technique.

A teacher or administrator may also remove a student from class for an offense for which a student may be suspended and/or placed in a disciplinary Alternative Education Program, and a conference will be held, as described below under “Formal Removal by a Teacher.”

If the student is referred to the principal or the principal’s designee for disciplinary action, the principal or the principal’s designee will determine the appropriate disciplinary action. The principal or the principal’s designee shall be sent a copy of the disciplinary referral by the teacher together with the disciplinary action taken, as soon as feasible after the student is sent to the principal or principal designee’s office. A copy of the completed disciplinary referral form will be returned to the teacher, a copy sent home with the student, and a copy placed in the student’s disciplinary file.

B. Formal Removal by a Teacher

Formal removal may also occur if the student’s behavior has been documented by the teacher as repeatedly interfering with the teacher’s ability to teach his or her class or with the student’s classmates’ ability to learn; or the behavior is so unruly, disruptive, or abusive that the teacher cannot teach, and the students in the classroom cannot learn.

C. Procedure for formal removal

1. If the violation results in formal removal, the principal or principal’s designee will schedule a conference within three (3) school days with the student; the student’s parent; and the teacher, in the case of removal by a teacher. 2. At the conference, the campus behavior coordinator or appropriate administrator shall inform the student of the misconduct for which he or she is charged and the consequences. The student shall have an opportunity to give his or her version of the incident. 3. After the conference, the principal or principal’s designee will notify the student and parents of the consequences of the Student Code of Conduct violation, if any. 4. When a student is removed from the regular classroom and a conference with parents or a hearing is pending, the campus behavior coordinator or other administrator may place the student in: a. Another appropriate classroom; b. Alternative Education Center (ISS); c. A disciplinary AEP in which the student must be separated from other students for the entire school program day and will be provided instruction in the core subjects, and counseling will also be provided to the student; and/or d. Suspension for a maximum of three (3) days provided the behavior could result in placement in a disciplinary AEP. 5. When a student has been formally removed from class by a teacher, the principal may not return the student to the teacher’s class without the teacher’s consent unless the placement review committee determines that the teacher’s class is the best or only alternative available. However, when the student has been formally removed from class by a teacher for conduct against the teacher containing the elements of assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, murder, capital murder, or criminal attempt to commit murder, the student may not be returned to the teacher’s class without the teacher’s consent. When a student has been formally removed by a teacher for any other conduct, the student may be returned to the teacher’s class without the teacher’s consent, if the placement review committee determines that the teacher’s class is the best or only alternative available.

VI. REMOVAL FROM TRANSPORTATION

A school bus driver may refer a student to the principal’s office to maintain effective discipline on the bus. The principal must employ additional discipline management techniques, as appropriate, which can include restricting or revoking a student’s bus riding privileges.

VII. REMOVAL FROM THE REGULAR EDUCATIONAL SETTING

A. Alternative Education Center (ISS)

Behaviors Resulting in Placement in ISS A student may be assigned to ISS if the student commits any of the following offenses on school property, or while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off school property. The list of offenses below is not an exhaustive list of conduct for which a student may be placed in ISS. 1. Academic dishonesty or copying the work of another, or allowing others to copy work. In addition, academic dishonesty or copying will result in a grade of zero (0); 2. Using profanity towards anyone other than a non-employee (See DAEP section, below); 3. Using vulgar language or inappropriate or obscene gestures; 4. Displaying inappropriate or obscene pictures, photos, or drawings; 5. Physically aggressive behavior such as, but not limited to, pushing, scuffling, or fighting which is not defined as assault. Fighting may also result in charges being filed. (The offense of assault is addressed later in the Student Code of Conduct.); 6. Stealing from students, staff, or the school; 7. Damaging or vandalizing property owned by others. (Restitution also may be required.) Depending upon the seriousness of the damage, the student may be expelled; 8. Possession of fireworks, matches, stun guns, or shocking devices (pens, lighters, etc.); 9. Hazing as defined by Board Policy FNCC (LEGAL) and Texas Education Code, Section 37.151; 10. Name-calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or derogatory statements that school officials have reason to believe will substantially disrupt the school program or incite violence; 11. Insubordination; 12. Aggressive, disruptive action or group demonstration that school officials believe does or may substantially disrupt or materially interfere with the school program, school activities, or incites violence. (This may also result in a citation.); 13. Falsification of records, passes, or other school-related documents including, but not limited to, computer hacking, theft of, or misuse of software; 14. Smoking, use of, or possession of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), electronic vaping devices, personal vaporizers (PV), and electronic nicotine delivery systems; 15. Possession of chemical stink/smoke bombs or any other pyrotechnic device; 16. Repeated general misconduct violations. (Alvin ISD defines “repeated” to be 2 or more infractions of the general misconduct violations. These may be different violations or repeated violations of the same offense.); 17. Gambling on school property; 18. Truancy; 19. Written or verbal offensive or threatening remarks; 20. Bullying, harassment, or making hit lists; 21. Violating computer use policies, rules, or agreements signed by the student and/or agreements signed by the student’s parent; 22. Using the Internet or other electronic communications to threaten students or employees or cause disruption to the educational program; 23. Sending, posting, or possessing electronic messages that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal, including cyber bullying and “sexting”; 24. Using email or Web sites at school to encourage illegal behavior or threaten school safety; 25. Theft of more than $10.00; 26. Making threats; 27. Sexual harassment; 28. Possessing a look-alike weapon; 29. Calling 911;

54 30. Indecent exposure; 31. Vandalism of another student’s property or school property (more than $50.00); 32. Possession of a knife with a blade less than 5 and ½ inches.

Procedures for Assigning Students to ISS 1. Inform student of accusations and provide an opportunity for student to present his/her side; 2. Investigate as necessary; 3. Decide upon the innocence or guilt of the student; 4. If guilty, decide on the number of days to be assigned to ISS and inform student verbally and in writing; 5. Written notice sent home to parent with student; 6. Telephone call to parent; 7. Student’s counselor notified; 8. Student’s teachers are notified so that the lessons may be provided to ISS 9. Student brings all books to ISS; and 10. Upon finishing (completing) ISS, student receives completion form from ISS teachers or person responsible for ISS. Student meets with principal or assistant principal. Principal or assistant principal conferences with student who signs completion form. Student shows each teacher his completion form as he/she returns to each class.

Length of Assignment to ISS The maximum length of assignment to ISS shall be forty (40) days, unless the student commits a violation of the ISS rules or the Student Code of Conduct while assigned to ISS. This could result in the assignment of additional days, out of school suspension, or assignment to a disciplinary alternative education program, depending upon the seriousness of the offense.

Sanctions A student who has been assigned to ISS may not participate in or attend school-sponsored or school-related extracurricular or co-curricular activities during the period of assignment.

Continuation of Coursework If a student is removed from the regular classroom and placed in ISS or another setting other than a disciplinary alternative education program, Alvin ISD shall offer the student the opportunity to complete, before the beginning of the next school year, each course in which the student was enrolled at the time of the removal. Such an opportunity may be provided by any method available, including a correspondence course, distance learning, or summer school.

B. Suspension from School

Behaviors Resulting in Suspension from School Students may be suspended from school for conduct listed in the Code as General Misconduct Violations, Behaviors Resulting in Placement in ISS, or for any conduct for which they may be placed in a disciplinary AEP, pending removal to a disciplinary AEP, or pending expulsion.

Factors to Consider In deciding whether to order suspension from school, the District shall take into consideration: 1. Self-defense 2. Intent or lack of intent at the time the student engaged in the conduct, and 3. The student’s disciplinary history.

Length of Suspension from School State law allows a student to be suspended for no more than three (3) school days per offense, with no limit on the number of times a student may be suspended in a semester or school year. The principal or

55 principal’s designee shall set the length of the suspension from school. When a student is suspended, the student is expected to be under the supervision of the parent, guardian or other responsible adult.

Procedures for Suspension from School Before being suspended a student shall have an informal conference with the campus behavior coordinator or appropriate administrator, who shall advise the student of the conduct of which he or she is accused. The student shall be given the opportunity to explain his or her version of the incident before the administrator’s decision is made. The number of days of a student’s suspension shall be determined by the campus behavior coordinator, but shall not exceed three school days. Sanctions A student who has been suspended may not participate in or attend school-sponsored or school-related extracurricular and co-curricular activities during the period of suspension.

Absence from School Suspension from school is considered an excused absence. Students are to request makeup work when they return to school and will receive full credit for work missed if the work is made up in accordance with campus and classroom rules.

C. Disciplinary Alternative Education Program Placement

The disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) in Alvin ISD is the Alvin Disciplinary Alternative Placement Teaching Center (ADAPT). “ADAPT” and “DAEP” are used interchangeably in this Code.

An elementary school student may not be placed in ADAPT with a student who is not an elementary school student. For purposes of DAEP placement, elementary classification shall be kindergarten—grade 5, and secondary classification shall be grades 6 –12.

Factors for Consideration In deciding whether to place a student in a ADAPT, regardless of whether the action is mandatory or discretionary, the District shall take into consideration: 1. Self-defense, 2. Intent or lack of intent at the time the student engaged in the conduct, and 3. The student’s disciplinary history.

Discretionary Placement: Misconduct that May Result in Disciplinary AEP/ADAPT Assignment A student may be placed in ADAPT if the student commits any of the following offenses on school property or while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off school property. The principal may place students in ADAPT for any of the behaviors listed below: 1. Throwing objects that can cause bodily injury or property damage; 2. Committing extortion, coercion, or blackmail (obtaining money or another object of value from an unwilling person), or forcing an individual to act through the use of force or threat of force; 3. Committing or assisting in a robbery or theft that does not constitute a felony according to the Texas Penal Code; (Felony robbery or theft offenses are addressed later in the Student Code of Conduct). 5. Engaging in conduct that constitutes sexual harassment or sexual abuse whether the conduct is by word, gesture, or any other sexual conduct, including requests for sexual favors, and the dissemination of sexually oriented materials; 6. Using profanity towards a school employee; 7. Possessing or selling look-alike drugs or weapons or items attempted to be passed off as drugs or weapons or contraband; 8. Having or taking prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs at school other than as provided by AISD policy;

9. Possessing drug paraphernalia; 10. Using racial slurs; 11. Repeated misbehavior if a student, after being placed in ISS, continues to violate the Student Code of Conduct. (Alvin ISD defines “repeated” to be 2 or more violations of the Student Code of Conduct in general or repeated occurrences of the same violations.); 12. Engaging in conduct that constitutes criminal mischief that is not punishable as a felony; 13. Possessing or distributing pornographic materials; 14. Kidnapping which is not aggravated kidnapping (for aggravated kidnapping, see Expulsions); 15. Being involved in gang activity, including participating as a member or pledge, or soliciting another person to become a pledge or member of a gang. No student on or about school property or at any school activity shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign or other things which are evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang; shall commit any act or omission in furtherance of the interests of any gang or gang activity, including but not limited to, soliciting others for membership in any gangs; requesting any person to pay protection or otherwise intimidating or threatening any person; inciting other students to set with physical violence upon any other person; 16. Being involved in a public school fraternity, sorority, or secret society, including participating as a member or pledge, or soliciting another person to become a pledge or member of a public school fraternity, sorority, or secret society; 17. Possessing any razor or knife with a blade length of less than five and one-half inches 18. Lighting or possession of fireworks or other combustible objects; 19. Repeated violations of possession, smoking, or use of tobacco. (“Repeated” meaning multiple violations); 20. Physically aggressive behavior such as, but not limited to, pushing, scuffling, or fighting which is not defined as assault; 21. The use of chemical stink/smoke bombs, or any other pyrotechnic device; 22. Possessing ammunition; 23. Student’s presence on campus deemed to be a temporary threat to the safety of the student body or campus in general; 24. The student: a. Has received deferred prosecution under section 53.03, Family Code, for conduct defined as a felony offense in Title 5, Penal Code; or b. Has been found by a court or jury to have engaged in delinquent conduct under section 54.03, Family Code, for conduct defined as a felony offense in Title 5, Penal Code; and c. The Board or the Board’s designee has determined that the student’s presence in the regular classroom: i. threatens the safety of other students or teachers; ii. will be detrimental to the educational process; or iii. is not in the best interests of Alvin ISD’s students. Any decision of the Board or the Board’s designee under this subsection is final and may not be appealed. In addition, the Board or its designee may order placement in accordance with this provision regardless of: (a) the date on which the student’s conduct occurred; (b) the location at which the conduct occurred; (c) whether the conduct occurred while the student was enrolled in Alvin ISD, or (d) whether the student has successfully completed any court disposition requirements imposed in connection with the conduct. Furthermore,

57 the Board may, under state law, order placement for such a student for any period considered necessary by the Board or the Board’s designee (i.e., the one-year maximum placement does not apply). However, a student placed in disciplinary AEP for this reason will be accorded the periodic reviews applicable to all disciplinary AEP placements; 25. Bullying, harassment (including dating violence), or making hit lists; 26. Fifth (5th) offense of Failure to attend ECO; or 27. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense of graffiti under Section 28.08, Penal Code that does not constitute a felony.

In addition to the reasons listed above, a student may be removed from class and placed in a disciplinary AEP based on conduct occurring off campus and while the student is not in attendance at a school- sponsored or school-related activity if the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee has a reasonable belief that the student has engaged in conduct defined as a felony offense other than aggravated robbery or those defined in Title 5, Penal Code that occurs off school property and not at a school-sponsored or school related event, if the continued presence of the student in the regular classroom threatens the safety of the other students or teachers or will be detrimental to the educational process.

Mandatory Placement: Misconduct that Requires Disciplinary AEP/ADAPT Assignment A student must be placed in a DAEP if the student: 1. Engages in conduct involving a public school that contains the elements of the offense of false alarm or report (including a bomb threat) under Section 42.06, Penal Code, or terroristic threat involving a public school under Section 22.07, Penal Code. 2. Commits the following offenses on school property or within 300 feet of school property, as measured from any point on the school’s real property boundary line, or while attending a school- sponsored or school-related activity on or off of school property: a. Engages in conduct punishable as a felony; b. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of assault under section 22.01(a) (1) of the Penal Code (i.e., intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another). c. Sells, gives, or delivers to another person or possesses, uses, or is under the influence of: i. Marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined by Chapter 481 of the Health and Safety Code or by 21 USC Section 801 et seq., including “synthetic” or “look-alike drugs,” in an amount not punishable as a felony offense; or ii. A dangerous drug, as defined by Chapter 483, Health and Safety Code, in an amount not punishable as a felony offense; d. Sells, gives, or delivers to another person an alcoholic beverage; commits a serious act or offense while under the influence of alcohol; or possesses, uses, or is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage; e. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of an offense relating to volatile chemicals, under Sections 485.031 through 485.034, Health and Safety Code; or f. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense of public lewdness under Section 21.07, Penal Code, or indecent exposure under Section 21.08, Penal Code.

3. Engages in expellable conduct and is between six and nine years of age. A student under the age of six may not be removed to DAEP unless the student commits a federal firearms violation. 4. Commits a federal firearms violation and is younger than ten years of age. 5. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense of retaliation against any school employee or volunteer on or off school property. (Note: Certain retaliatory conduct constitutes an expellable offense, as explained in the Expulsion section of this Student Code of Conduct.) 6. Engages in conduct punishable as aggravated robbery or a felony listed under Title 5 of the Texas Penal Code when the conduct occurs off school property and not at a school-sponsored or school related event and:

58 a. The student receives deferred prosecution; b. A court or jury finds that the student has engaged in delinquent conduct; or c. The Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee has a reasonable belief that the student has engaged in this conduct.

Sexual Assault and Campus Assignments If a student has been convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children or convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication for sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault against another student on the same campus, and if the victim’s parent(s) or another person with the authority to act on behalf of the victim requests that the board transfer the offending student to another campus, the offending student shall be transferred to another campus, but if there is no other campus in Alvin ISD serving the grade level of the offending student, the offending student shall be transferred to a disciplinary AEP.

Emergencies In an emergency, the principal or principal’s designee may order the immediate placement of a student in a DAEP for any reason for which placement in a DAEP may be made on a nonemergency basis.

Procedures for Removal to a Disciplinary AEP The removal of a student to a disciplinary AEP, and the duration of the removal, will be made by campus behavior coordinator.

Within three (3) school days of receiving the Disciplinary Referral Form, the campus behavior coordinator will schedule a conference with the student’s parent, the student, and the teacher, in the case of a teacher removal.

At the conference, the campus behavior coordinator or appropriate administrator shall inform the student, orally or in writing, of the reasons for the removal and shall give the student an explanation of the basis for the removal and an opportunity to respond to the reasons for the removal.

Following valid attempts to require attendance, the District may hold the conference and make a placement decision regardless of whether the student or the student’s parents attend the conference.

Until a hearing can be held, the student may be placed in: 1. Another appropriate classroom; 2. ISS; and/or 3. Out of school suspension for a maximum of three (3) days. After conducting the conference, if the student is placed in the DAEP, the principal shall inform the student and the student’s parent(s) and issue the order to place the student in a disciplinary AEP in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

A copy of the order shall be forwarded to the student and parent(s). Not later than the second business day after the conference, Alvin ISD will deliver to the juvenile court a copy of the DAEP placement order and all information required by section 52.04 of the Texas Family Code. If the period of placement is inconsistent with the guidelines set forth above, the order must give notice of the inconsistency.

Questions from parents/guardians regarding disciplinary measures should be addressed to the campus administration. Appeals regarding the decision to place a student in DAEP should be addressed to the Superintendent or his designee by submitting a written letter of appeal to the Office of the Superintendent within two (2) working school days of receipt of the order of removal. Disciplinary consequences shall not be deferred pending the outcome of an appeal.

The Superintendent or his designee shall convene a conference to discuss the appeal of a student’s placement in DAEP after receiving notice of the appeal. The conference is not an evidentiary or due process hearing; it is an informal conference for the sole purpose of determining the propriety of placing the student in DAEP. The student’s parent or guardian shall be allotted a specific amount of time to present his or her concerns. The parent or guardian may also submit any available documentation. The campus

59 administration shall be allotted the same amount of time to present its position and shall be allowed to submit any documentation on the issue. There shall be no cross-examination of witnesses, nor shall this conference in any way resemble an evidentiary hearing. Each side will simply make presentations to the Superintendent or his designee within the time restrictions set by the Superintendent or his designee.

Following the conclusion of the appeal conference, the Superintendent or his designee shall advise the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) of his/her decision with respect to the DAEP placement. The Superintendent or his designee shall provide the parent or guardian with written notice of his decision. The decision of the Superintendent or his designee is final and may not be appealed.

Coursework Notice The parent or guardian of a student placed in DAEP shall be given written notice of the student’s opportunity to complete a foundation curriculum course in which the student was enrolled at the time of removal and which is required for graduation, at no cost to the student. The notice shall include information regarding all methods available for completing the coursework.

Length of Assignment to a Disciplinary AEP The duration of a student’s placement in a DAEP shall be determined by campus behavior coordinator, or in the event of an appeal, by the Superintendent or his designee. Generally, the duration of a student’s placement will be a minimum of forty-five (45) days. All DAEP placement decisions shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. The duration of DAEP placement shall be correlated to the seriousness of the offense, the student’s age and grade level, the frequency of misconduct, and the student’s attitude, and statutory requirements. Placement in DAEP may not exceed one-year except as provided below.

The District shall administer the required pre- and post-assessments for students assigned to DAEP for a period of ninety (90) days or longer in accordance with established District administrative procedures for administering other diagnostic or benchmark assessments.

Placement in the DAEP may exceed one year if, after review, Alvin ISD determines that: 1. The student is a threat to the safety of other students or to District employees; or 2. Extended placement is in the best interest of the student.

The statutory limitations on the length of a DAEP placement do not apply to a placement resulting from the board’s decision to place a student who engaged in the sexual assault of another student so that the students are not assigned to the same campus.

Beyond Sixty (60) days or End of Next Grading Period If a student’s placement in the DAEP is to extend beyond sixty (60) days or the end of the next grading period, whichever is earlier, a student’s parent or guardian is entitled to notice of and an opportunity to participate in a proceeding before the Superintendent or designee. Any decision of the Superintendent or designee under this subsection is final and may not be appealed.

Exceeds School Year Students who commit offenses requiring placement in a DAEP at the end of one school year may be required to continue that placement at the start of the next school year to complete the assigned term of placement.

For placement in a DAEP to extend beyond the end of the school year, the Superintendent must determine that: 1. The student’s presence in the regular classroom or campus presents a danger of physical harm to the student or others; or 2. The student has engaged in serious or persistent misbehavior that violates the District’s Code.

Placement Review A student placed in a disciplinary AEP will be provided a review of the student’s status by the principal or principal’s designee at intervals not to exceed 120 days. At the review, the student or the student’s

60 parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be given the opportunity to present arguments for the student’s return to the regular classroom or campus. The student may not be returned to the classroom of the teacher who removed the student without the removing teacher’s consent, unless the Placement Review Committee determines that the removing teacher’s class is the best or only alternative available.

If the student is a high school student, the principal or principal’s designee and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) must review the student’s progress toward meeting graduation requirements and must establish a graduation plan for the student at the placement review(s).

Restriction on Participation in Certain Activities/Services A student placed in a disciplinary AEP may not participate in or attend any school-sponsored or school- related extracurricular or co-curricular activities during the period of placement, including seeking or holding honorary positions and/or membership in school-sponsored clubs and organizations.

Transportation for a student in the disciplinary AEP will be very limited. Parents should anticipate providing the transportation for their student while attending. In the event that transportation is provided, specific guidelines will apply. If the student does not adhere to the guidelines, the transportation privileges will be revoked.

For seniors who are eligible to graduate at the time of graduation and are assigned to a DAEP, the last day of placement in the program will be the last instructional day, and the student will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony and related graduation activities unless otherwise specified in the DAEP placement order.

Consideration of Criminal Charges/Prosecution On receipt of notice from a prosecuting attorney or juvenile court pursuant to Article 15.27(g) of the Code of Criminal Procedure advising that a student has been found not guilty or that prosecution of the student’s case was refused for lack of prosecutorial merit or insufficient evidence for certain offenses including any felony, unlawful restraint, indecent exposure, assault, deadly conduct, terroristic threat, organized crime, certain drug offenses, or possession of a weapon, the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee shall review the student’s placement in the disciplinary AEP. The student may not be returned to the regular class pending review. The Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee shall schedule a review of the student’s disciplinary AEP placement with the student’s parent/guardian not later than the third class day after receiving notice pursuant to Article 15.27(g) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

After reviewing the notice and receiving information from the student’s parent/guardian, the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee may continue the student’s placement if there is reason to believe the presence of the student in the regular classroom threatens the safety of other students or teachers.

The student or student’s parent/guardian may appeal the Superintendent’s decision to continue a student’s disciplinary AEP placement to the Board. The student may not be returned to the regular classroom pending the Board appeal.

At the next regularly scheduled meeting, the Board shall review the notice from the prosecuting attorney or juvenile court that the prosecutor has dismissed the charges or that the student has been found not guilty. The Board shall also receive information from the student, the student’s parent/guardian, and the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee. The Board may affirm or reverse the decision made by the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee concerning the student’s continued placement.

The Board shall make a record of the proceedings. If the Board affirms the decision of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee, the Board shall inform the student and the student’s parent/guardian of the right to appeal to the Commissioner of Education. The student may not be returned to the regular classroom pending an appeal to the Commissioner.

Additional Misconduct If, during the term of placement, a student engages in additional conduct for which placement in a disciplinary AEP or expulsion is required or permitted, additional proceedings may be conducted regarding that conduct and the appropriate administrator may enter an additional order as a result of those proceedings.

Notice to Educators A principal shall inform each educator who has responsibility for or is under the direction and supervision of an educator who has responsibility for, the instruction of a student who has engaged in any violation listed in Texas Education Code 37.006 of the student’s misconduct. Each educator shall keep this information confidential.

D. Placement and/or Expulsion for Certain Serious Offenses

This section includes two categories of serious offenses for which the Education Code provides unique procedures and specific consequences.

Registered Sex Offenders 1. Upon receiving notification in accordance with state law that a student is currently required to register as a sex offender, the administration must remove the student from the regular classroom and determine appropriate placement unless the court orders JJAEP placement. 2. If the student is under any form of court supervision, including probation, community supervision, or parole, the placement shall be in either DAEP or JJAEP for at least one semester. 3. If the student is not under any form of court supervision, the placement may be in DAEP or JJAEP for one semester or the placement may be in a regular classroom. The placement may not be in the regular classroom if the Board or its designee determines that the student’s presence in the regular classroom: a. Threatens the safety of other students or teachers; b. Will be detrimental to the educational process; or c. Is not in the best interests of the District’s students. 4. At the end of the first semester of a student’s placement in an alternative educational setting and before the beginning of each school year for which the student remains in an alternative placement, the District shall convene a committee, in accordance with state law, to review the student’s placement. The committee shall recommend whether the student should return to the regular classroom or remain in the placement. Absent a special finding, the Board or its designee must follow the committee’s recommendation. The Board hereby designates the Superintendent of Schools as its designee. 5. The placement review of a student with a disability who receives special education services must be made by the ARD committee. 6. If a student enrolls in the District during mandatory placement as a registered sex offender, the District may count any time already spent by the student in a placement or may require an additional semester in an alternative placement without conducting a review of the placement. 7. A student or the student’s parent may appeal the placement by requesting a conference between the Board or its designee, the student, and the student’s parent. The conference is limited to the factual question of whether the student is required to register as a sex offender. Any decision of the Board or its designee under this section is final and may not be appealed.

Certain Felonies Regardless of whether placement or expulsion is required or permitted by one of the reasons in the DAEP Placement or Expulsion sections, in accordance with Education Code 37.0081, a student may be expelled and placed in either DAEP or JJAEP if the Board or its designee makes certain findings and the following circumstances exist in relation to aggravated robbery or a felony offense under Title 5 of the Texas Penal Code. The student must: 1. Have received deferred prosecution for conduct defined as aggravated robbery or a Title 5 offense;

62 2. Have been found by a court or jury to have engaged in delinquent conduct for conduct defined as aggravated robbery or a Title 5 felony offense; 3. Have been charged with engaging in conduct defined as aggravated robbery or a Title 5 felony offense; 4. Have been referred to a juvenile court for allegedly engaging in delinquent conduct for conduct defined as aggravated robbery or a Title 5 felony offense; or 5. Have received probation or deferred adjudication or have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of aggravated robbery or a Title 5 felony offense.

The District may expel the student and order placement under these circumstances regardless of: 1. The date on which the student’s conduct occurred; 2. The location at which the conduct occurred; 3. Whether the conduct occurred while the student was enrolled in the District; or 4. Whether the student has successfully completed any court disposition requirements imposed in connection with the conduct.

Hearing and Required Findings The student must first have a hearing before the Board or its designee, who must determine that in addition to the circumstances above that allow for the expulsion, the student’s presence in the regular classroom: 1. Threatens the safety of other students or teachers; 2. Will be detrimental to the educational process; or 3. Is not in the best interest of the District’s students.

Any decision of the Board or its designee under this section is final and may not be appealed.

Length of Placement The student is subject to the placement until: 1. The student graduates from high school; 2. The charges are dismissed or reduced to a misdemeanor offense; or 3. The student completes the term of the placement or is assigned to another program.

Newly Enrolled Students A student who enrolls in the District before completing a placement under this section from another school district must complete the term of the placement.

Emergency Removal to Disciplinary AEP The principal or principal’s designee may immediately remove a student to a disciplinary AEP for behavior that is so unruly, disruptive, or abusive that the teacher cannot communicate with the students in a class. The reason for removal must be a reason for which placement in a disciplinary AEP may be made on a non-emergency basis. Within a reasonable time after the emergency placement, but not later than the 10th day after the date of the placement, the student shall be accorded the same procedure applicable to nonemergency disciplinary AEP placements.

E. Expulsion from School

Factors to consider In deciding whether to order expulsion, regardless of whether the action is mandatory or discretionary, the District shall take into consideration: 1. Self-defense; 2. Intent or lack of intent at the time the student engaged in the conduct; and 3. The student’s disciplinary history.

Discretionary Expulsion A student may be expelled for: 1. Engaging in the following no matter where it takes place:

63 a. conduct that contains the elements of assault under Section 22.01(a)(1), Penal Code, in retaliation against a school district employee or a volunteer. b. conduct that contains the elements of the offense of criminal mischief under Section 28.03, Penal Code if the conduct is punishable as a felony. The student shall be referred to the authorized officer of the juvenile court regardless of whether the student is expelled. 2. Engaging in conduct that contains the elements of one of the following offenses against another student, without regard to where the conduct occurs: aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, murder, capital murder, criminal attempt to commit murder or capital murder, or aggravated robbery, or breach of computer security. 3. Engaging in conduct involving a public school that contains the elements of the offense of false alarm or report (including a bomb threat) under Section 42.06, Penal Code, or terroristic threat under Section 22.07, Penal Code without regard to where the conduct occurs.

At School, Within 300 Feet, or at a School Event A student may be expelled if the student while on or within 300 feet of school property, as measured from any point on the school’s real property boundary line, or while attending a school-sponsored or school- related activity on or off school property: 1. Sells, gives, or delivers to another person or possesses, uses, or is under the influence of: a. Any amount of marijuana, or a controlled substance as defined by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, or by 21 USC Section 801 et. seq., if the conduct is not punishable as a felony; b. Any amount of a dangerous drug, as defined by Chapter 483, Health and Safety Code, or by 21 USC Section 801etseq, in an amount not punishable as a felony offense; or c. Any amount of an alcoholic beverage, as defined by Section 1.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code, if the conduct is not punishable as a felony. 2. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of an offense relating to abusable volatile chemicals under Sections 485.031 through 485.034, Health and Safety Code; 3. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of the offense of assault under Section 22.01(a)(1). Penal Code against a school district employee or volunteer as defined by Section 22.053, Education Code; 4. Engages in conduct that contains the elements of an offense of deadly conduct under Section 22.05. Penal Code;

Within 300 Feet of School A student may be expelled for engaging in the following conduct while within 300 feet of school property, as measured from any point on the school’s real property boundary line: 1. Aggravated assault, sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault. 2. Arson. 3. Murder, capital murder, or criminal attempt to commit murder or capital murder. 4. Indecency with a child, aggravated kidnapping, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, or aggravated robbery. 5. Continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children. 6. Felony drug or alcohol-related offense. 7. Use, exhibition, or possession of a firearm (as defined by state law), an illegal knife, a club, or prohibited weapon, or possession of a firearm (as defined by federal law)

While in DAEP A student may be expelled if the student, while placed in a DAEP for disciplinary reasons, continues to engage in serious or persistent misbehavior that violates Alvin ISD’s Student Code of Conduct. For purposes of discretionary expulsion from a DAEP, serious misbehavior means: 1. Deliberate violent behavior that poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others; 2. Extortion, meaning the gaining of money or other property by force or threat;

64 3. Conduct that constitutes coercion, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code; or 4. Conduct that constitutes the offense of: a. Public lewdness under Section 21.07, Penal Code; b. Indecent exposure under Section 21.08, Penal Code; c. Criminal mischief under Section 28.03, Penal Code; d. Personal hazing under Section 37.152, Education Code; or e. Harassment under Section 42.07(a)(1), Penal Code, of a student of District employee.

Property of Another District An AISD student who engages in conduct for which expulsion is required (see below) may be expelled from AISD if the student engages in such conduct on school property of another Texas school district or while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity of a school in another Texas school district.

Mandatory Expulsion A student must be expelled for any of the following offenses if committed on school property or while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off school property: 1. Bringing to school a firearm, as defined by federal law. A firearm under federal law includes: a. Any weapon (including a starter gun), which will or is designed to, or which may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; b. The frame or receiver of any such weapon; c. Any firearm muffler or firearm weapon; or d. Any destructive device, such as any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas bomb, or grenade. 2. Use, exhibition, or possession of the following, as defined by the Texas Penal Code: a. A firearm (any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance or any device readily convertible to that use), unless the use, exhibition, or possession of the firearm occurs at an off-campus approved target range facility while participating in or preparing for a school-sponsored shooting sports competition or a shooting sports educational activity that is sponsored or supported by the Parks and Wildlife Department or a shooting sports sanctioning organization working with the department; b. Any illegal knife, such as a knife with a blade length longer than 5-1/2inches; c. A club such as an instrument specially designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting serious bodily injury or death by striking a person with the instrument, including a blackjack, nightstick, mace, and tomahawk; or h. A prohibited weapon, such as an explosive weapon; a machine gun; a short-barrel firearm; a firearm silencer;; knuckles; armor-piercing ammunition; a chemical dispensing device; a zip gun; or a tire deflation device. 3. Behaving in a manner that contains the elements of the following offenses under the Texas Penal Code: a. Aggravated assault, sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault; b. Arson; c. Murder, capital murder, or criminal attempt to commit murder; d. Indecency with a child; e. Aggravated kidnapping; f. Behavior related to an alcohol or drug offense that could be punishable as a felony under the Texas Health and Safety Code; g. Aggravated robbery under section 29.03, Penal Code; h. Manslaughter under Section 19.04, Penal Code; i. Criminally negligent homicide, under Section 19.05, Penal Code; j. Continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children; or k. Sells, gives, or delivers to another person or possesses, uses, or is under the influence of:

65 i. Marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined by Chapter 481 of the Health and Safety Code or by 21 USC Section 801 et seq. in an amount punishable as a felony offense; ii. A dangerous drug, as defined by Chapter 483, Health and Safety Code, in an amount punishable as a felony offense; or iii. Sells, gives, or delivers to another person an alcoholic beverage; commits a serious act or offense while under the influence of alcohol; or possesses, uses, or is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, if the conduct is punishable as a felony. 4. Engaging in retaliation against a school employee or volunteer combined with one of the above- listed mandatory expulsion offenses, with the exception of a federal firearm offense, on or off school property or at a school-related activity.

Students Under Ten (10) When a student under the age of ten (10) engages in expellable behavior, the student will not be expelled but will be placed in a DAEP. A student under the age of six (6) will not be removed from class or placed in a DAEP unless the student commits a federal firearm offense.

Emergency In an emergency, the principal or principal’s designee may order the immediate expulsion of a student for any reason for which expulsion may be made on a nonemergency basis.

Expulsion Procedure and Appeal The Board of Trustees delegates the authority to conduct hearings and expel students to the Superintendent of Schools or the Superintendent's designee.

The parent(s)/guardian(s) of a student accused of committing an expellable offense shall be advised in writing of the alleged offense and the recommended disciplinary action.

Informal Conference – A student accused of committing an expellable offense is entitled to participate in an informal conference with the principal or the principal’s designee and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). Unless otherwise agreed by the principal or principal's designee and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s), the conference shall be conducted no later than three (3) school days after the principal or principal’s designee is first advised of the alleged offense(s). The student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) shall be advised in writing of the date and time of the meeting.

The purpose of the conference is to informally review the circumstances and evidence upon which the recommendation for expulsion is based. A student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) may elect to waive the right to participate in a conference. Additionally, if the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) fails to attend a conference after reasonable attempts have been made to notify the parent/guardian of the date and time of the meeting, the principal or principal’s designee may proceed in the absence of the student, parent/guardian, and/or other adult representing the student.

At the conclusion of the informal conference, the principal or principal’s designee shall inform, in writing, the student and the student’s parent/guardian or other adult representative of the outcome of the conference. A copy of such written notice shall also be forwarded to the Superintendent of Schools. The principal shall recommend expulsion to the Superintendent or his designee for any student considered to have engaged in expellable conduct.

A student’s parent/guardian may appeal a recommendation for expulsion to the Superintendent of Schools by submitting a written request for a hearing to the Superintendent’s office within three (3) school days of receipt of the recommendation from the principal or the principal's designee.

Failure to request an appeal within the designated time will result in the Superintendent’s acceptance of the recommendation for expulsion. Upon acceptance of the recommendation, the Superintendent of Schools

66 shall issue an Order of Expulsion. If the period of expulsion is inconsistent with the guidelines herein, the order must give notice of the inconsistency.

Until a hearing can be held, the principal or principal’s designee may place the student in: 1. another appropriate classroom; 2. in-school suspension; 3. out-of-school suspension for a maximum of three (3) days; or 4. a DAEP.

Upon receipt of a notice of appeal, the Superintendent or his designee shall convene an impartial evidentiary hearing to consider the proposed expulsion.

A student appealing a recommendation for expulsion is entitled to receive procedural due process as required by the federal and state constitutions. Procedural rights include: 1. The right to be represented by legal counsel or an adult who is not a District employee, unless an Alvin ISD employee is the student’s parent/guardian; 2. Prior notice of potential witnesses for Alvin ISD; 3. An opportunity to testify and present evidence and witnesses in the student’s defense; and 4. An opportunity to question Alvin ISD’s witnesses;

Expulsion hearings shall be recorded in some manner, either by a court reporter or audio recording.

Following the conclusion of the hearing, the Superintendent or his designee shall advise the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) of his/her decision with respect to the proposed expulsion. The Superintendent or his designee shall provide the parent or guardian with written notice of his decision. If the decision is to expel the student, the Superintendent or his designee shall provide the parent/guardian and the authorized officer of the juvenile court with a copy of the order expelling the student.

A student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) may appeal the decision of the Superintendent or his designee to the Board of Trustees by submitting a written request to the Superintendent within two (2) school days of receipt of the decision. The Superintendent shall provide the parent(s)/guardian(s) with written notice of the date, time, and place of the Board’s review within five (5) school days of the receipt of the appeal request.

The Board’s review shall be based on the record developed before the Superintendent or his designee. The Board may, at its discretion, elect to hear brief oral presentations of no longer than five (5) minutes each from the Superintendent or his designee and the student or the student’s parent/guardian or other adult representative. The Board’s review shall be conducted in closed session.

The Board may uphold or reverse the Superintendent or his designee’s decision. If the Board upholds the expulsion decision, the Board shall direct the Superintendent or his designee to issue an Expulsion Order within three (3) school days.

A student may appeal an adverse expulsion decision to state district court in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Education Code.

Sanctions Expelled students are prohibited from being on school grounds or attending school-sponsored or school- related activities during the period of expulsion.

No District academic credit will be earned for work missed during the period of expulsion unless the student is enrolled in a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP). All expelled students will be referred to the JJAEP in the county in which they reside.

Length of Expulsion from School

67 State and federal laws require a student to be expelled from the regular classroom for a period of at least one calendar year for bringing a firearm, as defined by federal law, to school. However, the Superintendent may modify the length of the expulsion on a case-by-case basis. Alvin ISD may provide educational services to the expelled student in a JJAEP.

The following guidelines may be applied to all expulsions that do not involve bringing a firearm to school:

Description of Violation Length of Assignment DAEP First offense 45 days DAEP Second offense 60 days BCJJAEP First Offence 65 days BCJJAEP Second Offence 90 days Extenuating Circumstances 180 days

Exceeds one year An expulsion may not exceed one year unless, after review, the District determines that 1. The student is a threat to the safety of other students or to district employees, or 2. Extended expulsion is in the best interests of the student.

Students who commit offenses that require expulsion at the end of one school year may be expelled into the next school year to complete the term of expulsion.

Additional Misconduct during Expulsion If, during the term of expulsion, a student engages in additional conduct for which placement in a disciplinary AEP or expulsion is required or permitted, additional proceedings may be conducted regarding that conduct, and the appropriate administrator, may enter an additional order as a result of those proceedings.

Withdrawal Pending Expulsion When a student has engaged in expellable conduct, and the student withdraws from Alvin ISD before the expulsion hearing takes place, Alvin ISD may conduct the hearing after sending written notice to the parent and student. If the student then reenrolls during the same or subsequent school year, Alvin ISD may enforce the expulsion order at that time, less any period of expulsion that has been served by the student during enrollment in another school district.

Newly Enrolled Students AISD will continue the expulsion of any newly enrolled student who has been expelled from another school district or an open-enrollment charter school until the period of the expulsion is completed.

Students from Another State If a student expelled in another state enrolls in the District, the District may continue to expulsion under the terms of the expulsion order, may place the student in a DAEP for the period specified in the order, or may allow the student to attend regular classes if: 1. The out-of-state district provides the district with a copy of the expulsion order, and 2. The offense resulting in the expulsion is also an expellable offense in the district in which the student is enrolling.

If the student is expelled by a district in another state for a period that exceeds one year and the District continues the expulsion or places the student in a DAEP, the District shall reduce the period of the expulsion or DAEP placement so that the entire period does not exceed one year, unless after a review it is determined that: 1. The student is a threat to the safety of other students or district employees, or 2. Extended placement is in the best interest of the student.

Emergency Expulsion from School

68 In an emergency, the principal or principal’s designee may immediately order the expulsion of a student for any reason for which expulsion may be on a nonemergency basis.

When an emergency expulsion occurs, the student will be given oral notice of the reason for the action. The reason must be a reason for which expulsion may be made on a non-emergency basis. Within a reasonable amount of time after the emergency expulsion, but not later than the 10th day after the day of the expulsion, the student will be given appropriate due process. The due process is the same, as outlined in this Code, as for a student facing expulsion according to normal procedures. If emergency expulsion involves a student with disabilities who receives special education services, the term of the student’s emergency expulsion is subject to the requirements of federal law and regulations and must be consistent with the consequences that would apply to a student without a disability.

F. Placement in a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)

AISD has entered into an agreement with the Brazoria County Juvenile Board for the operation of the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program, which provides educational services to certain students who have been expelled.

G. Continuation of Disciplinary Placement/Withdrawals

If a student withdraws from AISD before an order for placement in a disciplinary AEP or expulsion is entered, the principal may complete the proceedings and enter an order. If the student subsequently enrolls in AISD during the same or subsequent school year, Alvin ISD may enforce the order at that time, except for any period of the placement or expulsion that has been served by the student on enrollment in another district that honored the order. If AISD enrolls the student, the principal shall inform each educator who has responsibility for, or is under the direction or supervision of an educator who has responsibility for, the instruction of a student who has engaged in conduct for which removal is required by Texas Education Code Section 37.006 of the student’s misconduct. Each educator shall keep this information confidential. If the principal or Board fails to enter an order after the student withdraws, the next district in which the student enrolls may complete the proceedings and enter an order.

2015-2016 ALVIN ISD STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK AND CODE OF CONDUCT

ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

AISD Campuses ADAPT Center (6-12) Don Jeter Elementary (Pre-K – 5) Administrator – Donald Brown Principal – Kim Fox 702 Second Street 2455 County RD. 58 Alvin, Texas 77511 Manvel, Texas 77578 Office – 281-245-2681 Office – 281-245-3055

Alvin Elementary (3-5) E.C. Mason Elementary (Pre-K – 5) Principal – Tracy Olvera Principal – Renae Rives 1910 Rosharon Road 7400 Lewis Lane Alvin, Texas 77511 Manvel, Texas 77578 Office – 281-585-2511 Office – 281-489-7251

Alvin Junior High (6-8) Fairview Junior High (6-8) Principal Trent Thrasher Principal – Bobby Martinez 2300 West South Street 2600 Cr 190 Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 77511 Office – 281- 585-3397 Office -281-245-3100

Alvin High School (9-12) Glen York Elementary (Pre-K -2) Principal – Johnny Briseño Principal – Elizabeth Garcia 802 South Johnson Street 2720 Kingsley Drive Alvin, Texas 77511 Pearland, Texas 77584 Office - 281-245-3000 Office - 281-245-2100

Alvin Primary (Pre-K – 2) Harby Junior High (6-8) Principal – Diane Peltier Principal – Lisa Burns 2200 West Park 1500 Heights Rd Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 77511 Office - 281-585-2531 Office - 281-585-6626

ASSESTS Academy (9-12) Hoodcase Elementary (Pre-K – 5) Principal – Tracy Hummel Principal – Donna Reynolds 605 E. House Street 1450 Heights Rd Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 77511 Office - 281-331-1690 Office 281-585-5786

CTE Facility Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary (Pre-K – 5) Director – Christina Rice Principal – Aeniqua Flowers Administrator – Lakisha Holloway 2225 Kingsley Drive 7381 Lewis Lane Pearland, Texas 77584 Manvel, Texas 77578 Office - 281-245-3090 Office - 281-245-2160 Longfellow Elementary (Pre-K-5) Nolan Ryan Junior High (6-8) Principal – Dee Dee Baker Principal – Christina Lovette 610 E. Clemens Street 11500 Shadow Creek Parkway Alvin, Texas 77511 Pearland, Texas 77584 Office - 251-585-5318 Office – 281-245-3210

Manvel Junior High (6-8) Red Duke Elementary (Pre-K – 5) Principal – Raymond Root Principal – Fulvia Shaw 7302 McCoy Road 2900 CR 59 Manvel, Texas 77578 Manvel, Texas 77578 Office -281-245-3700 Office – 281-245-3400

Manvel High School (9-12) R.L. Stevenson Primary (Pre-K – 2) Principal – Charlotte Liptack Principal – Julie Weiss 19601 Hwy 6 4715 Mustang Road Manvel, Texas 77578 Alvin, Texas 77511 Office - 281-245-2232 Office – 281-585-3349

Mark Twain Elementary (Pre-K -5) Rodeo Palms Junior High (6-8) Principal – Brenda Vincent Principal – Shawn Williams 345 Kendell Crest Drive 101 Palm Desert Drive Alvin, Texas 77511 Manvel, Texas 77578 Office - 281-585-5318 Office – 281-245- 2078

Mary Marek Elementary (Pre-K- 5) Savannah Lakes Elementary (Pre-K – 5) Principal – Krystal Hawks Principal – Elizabeth Sassin 1947 Kirby Drive 5151 Savannah Parkway Pearland, Texas 77584 Rosharon, Texas 77583 Office - 713-436-0180 Office – 281-245-3212

M.L. Passmore Elementary (Pre-K – 5) Walt Disney Elementary (3-5) Principal – Rosemary Reed Principal – Dale Tribble 600 Kost Road 5000 Mustang Road Alvin, Texas 77511 Alvin, Texas 77511 Office - 281-585-6696 Office – 281-331-9959

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Alvin Independent School District

Buck Gilcrease Superintendent of Schools 301 East House Street Alvin, Texas 77511 (281) 388 – 1130

Alvin Independent School District

Board of Trustees

Cheryl Harris, President

Nicole Tonini, Vice-President

Regan Metoyer, Secretary

Tiffany Wennerstrom

Julie Pickren

Earl Humbird

Vivian Scheibel

73 Mission Statement The mission of Alvin Independent School District, the center for public education, is to offer exemplary programs enabling all students to possess the ability to learn for the rest of their lives and become productive citizens.

District Performance Goals 2015

Academic Performance  Student academic performance on state and national exams will reflect continuous improvement and excellence in learning.

Teachers and Staff  Alvin ISD will attract and retain the highest quality teachers and staff and support their efforts with quality professional development.

Technology  Alvin ISD will invest in evolving technology and maintaining existing infrastructure in order to promote student/technology engagement in the teaching and learning process.

Facilities  Facilities will be provided that are supportive of a quality instructional program and represent the importance of public education within the community.

Parental/Community Involvement  Alvin ISD will actively engage parents and the district communities in the education process of our students.

Fiscal Responsibility  Alvin ISD will be efficient managers of all district revenues by targeting expenditures through careful planning and goal setting strategies.

74 Alvin ISD Vision

Alvin ISD is a dynamic learning organization committed to excellence for

each student and every program.

AISD Core Beliefs • Trusting relationships in a safe and caring environment are vital to an innovative learning organization. • A learning organization focused on excellence will continually transform to best suit the needs of our students and community. • Through community support and engagement, quality public schools build and preserve a healthy democratic society. • Every student is uniquely capable and deserves to be provided engaging, challenging and meaningful work. • Each student should be empowered to realize the opportunities that they have as 21st century learners.

75 Acknowledgment Form

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED TO SCHOOL

Name of Student______Grade ______

2015 - 2016 Student Handbook Please read and discuss with your child the information in Student Handbook, which includes the Student Code of Conduct. You and your child should sign at the bottom once you have reviewed this information. Your signature acknowledges that you understand that you are not receiving a paper copy of the student handbook and that the complete handbook can be accessed online at www.alvinisd.net in accordance with Alvin ISD Board Policy and the Texas Education Code. If you prefer a paper copy of the handbook, please notify the school principal.

My child and I have reviewed the Student Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct and I understand that my child will be subject to school discipline and possibly to criminal prosecution if he or she is found to have violated the District’s Student Code of Conduct. I also understand that my child will be held accountable for his/her behavior and will be subject to disciplinary consequences outlined in the code. Pursuant to House Bill 603 of the 79th Legislature, consideration is given [in a decision to order suspension, removal to a disciplinary alternative education program (AEP), or expulsion] to self-defense, intent or lack of intent at the time the student engaged in the conduct, a student’s disciplinary history, or a disability that substantially impairs the student’s capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of the student’s conduct.

One of the behavior management techniques listed in the Student Code of Conduct that may be used at some campuses is corporal punishment. If it is used at your child’s school, please circle and initial yes if you give permission for corporal punishment to be administered or no if you do not want corporal punishment to be administered.

_____ Yes _____ No

Students are assigned a password to access the internet for research, information, etc. and are always closely monitored when using the internet. Students must agree to abide by the District’s Electronic Acceptable Use Policy (located in the Student Handbook), and understand that any violation of the regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should a student commit any violation, his/her access privileges may be revoked, disciplinary and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. If you do not want your child to have access to the internet through a school computer, please notify the principal in writing within 10 days of the beginning of school.

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76 According to state law and the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), certain “directory information” about students (name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, awards {honor roll, top graduates, science fair, etc.}, photographs, grade level, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, enrollment status, e-mail address) will be released to anyone (institutions of higher education and military recruiters as indicated in Section 9528 of the No Child Left Behind Act) who follows District-approved procedures for requesting it, unless the parent objects to the release of directory information about their child. Information (listed above) that you do not want released should be indicated in writing to the principal within 10 days of the beginning of school. From time to time, students are photographed, videotaped, or recorded by a representative of the school district or the local media for purposes of safety, maintenance of discipline in school or on school buses, any purpose related to a co-curricular or extra-curricular activity, awards, or any purpose related to regular classroom instruction. (Examples include, but are not limited to newspaper, photo or work posted on website, yearbook, etc.). There is no financial remuneration if photos or work is used and Alvin ISD is released from any future claims, as well as any liability arising from the use of said items. If you do not want your child photographed or videotaped or his/her work used, please notify the principal in writing within 10 days of the beginning of school. For students under the age of 13, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires additional parental permission for educational software tools. Parents wishing to deny access to these educational tools must do so in writing to the campus principal indicating their child should be denied access to these tools. Examples of these tools are Discovery Education, wikis, blogs, Goggle Suite, and Edmodo. These tools can be accessed through the District’s Webpage.

I have read the above information.

Parent’s Signature ______

Student’s Signature ______

Educational opportunities are offered by the Alvin Independent School District without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

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Table of Contents PREFACE ...... 1 SECTION I: PARENTAL RIGHTS ...... 3 CONSENT, OPT-OUT, AND REFUSAL RIGHTS ...... 3 Consent to Conduct a Psychological Evaluation ...... 3 Consent to Display a Student’s Original Works and Personal Information ...... 3 Consent to Receive Parenting and Paternity Awareness Instruction if Student is Under Age 14...... 3 Consent to Video or Audio Record a Student When Not Otherwise Permitted by Law ...... 3 Prohibiting the Use of Corporal Punishment ...... 4 Limiting Electronic Communications with Students by District Employees ...... 4 Objecting to the Release of Directory Information ...... 4 Objecting to the Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 5 Participation in Third-Party Surveys ...... 5 Consent Required Before Student Participation in a Federally Funded Survey, Analysis, or Evaluation ...... 5 “Opting Out” of Participation in Other Types of Surveys or Screenings and the Disclosure of Personal Information ...... 6 REMOVING A STUDENT FROM INSTRUCTION OR EXCUSING A STUDENT FROM A REQUIRED COMPONENT OF INSTRUCTION ...... 6 Reciting a Portion of the Declaration of Independence in Grades 3–12 ...... 7 Reciting the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags ...... 7 Religious or Moral Beliefs ...... 8 Tutoring or Test Preparation ...... 8 RIGHT OF ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS, CURRICULUM MATERIALS, AND DISTRICT RECORDS ...... 8 Instructional Materials ...... 8 Notices of Certain Student Misconduct to Noncustodial Parent ...... 8 Student Records ...... 9 Accessing Student Records ...... 9 Authorized Inspection and Use of Student Records ...... 9 Teacher and Staff Professional Qualifications ...... 12 STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES OR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES...... 13 Children of Military Families ...... 13

78 Parental Role in Certain Classroom and School Assignments ...... 13 Multiple Birth Siblings ...... 13 Safety Transfers/Assignments ...... 13 Service/Assistance Animal Use by Students...... 14 Students in the Conservatorship of the State (Foster Care)………………………………...14 Students who are Homeless………………………………………………………………..14 Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need Special Education Services ...... 15 Students Who Receive Special Education Services with Other School-Aged Children in the Home ...... 16 Students Who Speak a Primary Language Other than English ...... 16 Students With Physical or Mental Impairments Protected under Section 504 ...... 16 SECTION II: OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS .... 17 ABSENCES/ATTENDANCE...... 17 Compulsory Attendance ...... 17 Age 19 and Older ...... 17 Between Ages 6 and 19 ...... 17 Prekindergarten and Kindergarten ...... 18 Exemptions to Compulsory Attendance...... 18 All Grade Levels ...... 18 Secondary Grade Levels ...... 18 Failure to Comply with Compulsory Attendance ...... 19 All Grade Levels ...... 19 Age 19 and Older………………………………………………………………………...19 Between ages 6 and 19…………………………………………………………………...19 Attendance for Credit or Final Grade (Kindergarten Through Grade 12) ...... 20 Official Attendance-Taking Time (All Grade Levels) ...... 21 Documentation after an Absence (All Grade Levels) ...... 21 Doctor’s Note after an Absence for Illness (All Grade Levels) ...... 21 Driver License Attendance Verification (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 22 ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL LAW (All Grade Levels) ...... 22 BULLYING (All Grade Levels) ...... 22 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 24 CELEBRATIONS (All Grade Levels) ...... 24

79 CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND OTHER MALTREATMENT OF CHILDREN (All Grade Levels)...... 24 CLASS RANK / HIGHEST RANKING STUDENT (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 25 CLASS SCHEDULES (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 26 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 27 COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 27 COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS (All Grade Levels) ...... 28 CONDUCT (All Grade Levels) ...... 29 Applicability of School Rules ...... 29 Disruptions of School Operations ...... 29 Social Events ...... 29 COUNSELING ...... 30 Academic Counseling ...... 30 Elementary and Middle/Junior High School Grade Levels ...... 30 High School Grade Levels ...... 30 Personal Counseling (All Grade Levels) ...... 30 COURSE CREDIT (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 31 CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Taken the Course/Subject (All Grade Levels) ...... 31 CREDIT BY EXAM FOR ADVANCEMENT/ACCELERATION—If a Student Has Not Taken the Course/Subject……………………………………………………………………..31 Students in Grades 1–5 ...... 32 Students in Grades 6–12 ...... 32 DATING VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION (All Grade Levels) ...... 32 Dating Violence...... 32 Discrimination...... 33 Harassment ...... 33 Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Harassment ...... 33 Retaliation ...... 34 Reporting Procedures ...... 34 Investigation of Report ...... 35 DISCRIMINATION ...... 35 DISTANCE LEARNING ...... 35 All Grade Levels ...... 35 Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) (Secondary Grade Levels) ...... 35

80 DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE, PUBLISHED MATERIALS, OR OTHER DOCUMENTS (All Grade Levels) ...... 36 School Materials ...... 36 Nonschool Materials ...... 36 From Students ...... 36 From Others ...... 36 DRESS AND GROOMING (All Grade Levels) ...... 37 ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (All Grade Levels) ...... 40 Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Mobile Telephones ...... 40 Possession and Use of Other Personal Electronic Devices ...... 41 Instructional Use of Personal Telecommunications and Other Electronic Devices ...... 41 Acceptable Use of District Technology Resources ...... 41 Unacceptable and Inappropriate Use of Technology Resources ...... 42 END-OF-COURSE (EOC) ASSESSMENTS...... 42 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS (All Grade Levels) ...... 42 Standards of Behavior ...... 43 Offices and Elections ...... 43 FEES (All Grade Levels) ...... 44 FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY……………………………………………….……...45 FUNDRAISING (All Grade Levels) ...... 46 GANG-FREE ZONES (All Grade Levels) ...... 47 GENDER-BASED HARASSMENT ...... 47 GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION (Grades 9–12 Only) ...... 47 GRADING GUIDELINES (All Grade Levels) ...... 47 GRADUATION (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 47 Requirements for a Diploma for a Student Enrolled in High School Prior to the 2014–15 School Year ...... 47 Requirements for a Diploma Beginning with the 2014–15 School Year ...... 48 Testing Requirements for Graduation ...... 48 Minimum, Recommended, and Advanced/Distinguished Achievement Graduation Programs ...... 50 Foundation Graduation Program...... 50 Personal Graduation Plans for Students Under The Foundation Graduation Program..... 52 Available Course Options for all Graduation Programs ...... 52

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81 Certificates of Coursework Completion ...... 53 Students with Disabilities ...... 53 Graduation Activities ...... 53 Graduation Speakers ...... 54 Graduation Expenses ...... 54 Scholarships and Grants ...... 54 HARASSMENT ...... 54 HAZING (All Grade Levels) ...... 54 HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS ...... 55 Student Illness (All Grade Levels) ...... 55 Bacterial Meningitis (All Grade Levels) ...... 55 Food Allergies (All Grade Levels) ...... 57 Head Lice (All Grade Levels) ...... 57 Physical Activity Requirements ...... 57 Elementary School ...... 57 Junior High/Middle School ...... 58 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) (All Grade Levels) ...... 60 Student Wellness Policy/Wellness Plan (All Grade Levels) ...... 58 Other Health-Related Matters ...... 58 Physical Fitness Assessment (Grades 3–12) ...... 58 Vending Machines (All Grade Levels) ...... 58 Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Prohibited (All Grade Levels and All Others on School Property) ...... 59 Asbestos Management Plan (All Grade Levels) ...... 59 Pest Management Plan (All Grade Levels) ...... 60 HOMELESS STUDENTS (All Grade Levels) ...... 61 ILLNESS...... 61 IMMUNIZATION (All Grade Levels) ...... 61 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (All Grade Levels)...... 61 Questioning of Students ...... 61 Students Taken Into Custody ...... 62 Notification of Law Violations ...... 62 LEAVING CAMPUS (All Grade Levels) ...... 63 At Any Other Time During the School Day...... 64 LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS (All Grade Levels) ...... 64

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82 LOST AND FOUND (All Grade Levels) ...... 64 MAKEUP WORK ...... 65 Makeup Work Because of Absence (All Grade Levels) ...... 65 DAEP Makeup Work ...... 65 Elementary and Middle/Junior High School Grade Levels ...... 65 Grades 9–12 ...... 65 In-school Suspension (ISS) Makeup Work (All Grade Levels) ...... 65 MEDICINE AT SCHOOL (All Grade Levels) ...... 66 Psychotropic Drugs ...... 67 NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (All Grade Levels) ...... 67 NONTRADITIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (All Grade Levels) ...... 67 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT (All Grade Levels) ...... 68 Working Together...... 68 Parent Involvement Coordinator ...... 69 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS / HEALTH SCREENINGS ...... 69 Athletics’ Participation (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 69 Other Exams and Screenings (All Grade Levels) ...... 69 PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE AND A MINUTE OF SILENCE (All Grade Levels) ...... 69 PRAYER (All Grade Levels) ...... 70 PROMOTION AND RETENTION ...... 70 Elementary and Middle/Junior High Grade Levels ...... 70 High School Grade Levels ...... 71 RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL ...... 71 REPORT CARDS / PROGRESS REPORTS AND CONFERENCES (All Grade Levels) ..... 72 RETALIATION ...... 72 SAFETY (All Grade Levels) ...... 72 Accident Insurance...... 73 Preparedness Drills: Evacuation, Severe Weather, and Other Emergencies ...... 73 Emergency Medical Treatment and Information ...... 73 Emergency School-Closing Information ...... 74 SAT, ACT, AND OTHER STANDARDIZED TESTS ...... 74 SCHEDULE CHANGES (Middle/Junior High and High School Grade Levels) ...... 74 SCHOOL FACILITIES ...... 74 Use by Students Before and After School (All Grade Levels) ...... 74

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83 Conduct Before and After School (All Grade Levels) ...... 74 Use of Hallways During Class Time (All Grade Levels) ...... 75 Cafeteria Services (All Grade Levels) ...... 75 Library (All Grade Levels) ...... 76 Meetings of Noncurriculum-Related Groups (Secondary Grade Levels Only)...... 76 SEARCHES ...... 76 Students’ Desks and Lockers (All Grade Levels) ...... 76 Student Parking Permit Information………………………………………………………..76 Telecommunications and Other Electronic Devices (All Grade Levels) ...... 78 Vehicles on Campus (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 78 Trained Dogs (All Grade Levels) ...... 78 Drug-Testing (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 78 SEXUAL HARASSMENT ...... 78 SPECIAL PROGRAMS (All Grade Levels) ...... 79 STANDARDIZED TESTING ...... 80 Secondary Grade Levels ...... 80 SAT/ACT (Scholastic Aptitude Test and American College Test) ...... 80 TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Assessment ...... 80 STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) ...... 80 Grades 3–8 ...... 80 High School Courses—End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments ...... 81 STEROIDS (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 82 STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE (All Grade Levels) ...... 82 STUDENT SPEAKERS (All Grade Levels) ...... 82 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION (All Grade Levels) ...... 82 SUICIDE AWARENESS (All Grade Levels) ...... 82 SUMMER SCHOOL (All Grade Levels) ...... 83 TARDIES (All Grade Levels) ...... 83 TEXTBOOKS, ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS, TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS (All Grade Levels) ...... 83 TRANSFERS (All Grade Levels) ...... 83 TRANSPORTATION (All Grade Levels)...... 84 School-Sponsored Trips ...... 84 Buses and Other School Vehicles ...... 84

84 VANDALISM (All Grade Levels) ...... 87 VEHICLES ON CAMPUS……………………………………………………………………87 VIDEO CAMERAS (All Grade Levels)...... 89 VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL (All Grade Levels) ...... 89 General Visitors...... 89 Visitors Participating in Special Programs for Students ...... 90 VOLUNTEERS (All Grade Levels) ...... 90 VOTER REGISTRATION (Secondary Grade Levels Only) ...... 90 WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL (All Grade Levels) ...... 90 Glossary ...... 91 APPENDIX I: Freedom From Bullying Policy ...... 94 APPENDIX II: Acknowledgment Form—Amendment ...... 95

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85 PREFACE To Students and Parents: Welcome to school year 2015–2016! Education is a team effort, and we know that students, parents, teachers, and other staff members all working together can make this a wonderfully successful year for our students. Alvin ISD Student Handbook is designed to provide basic information that you and your child will need during the school year. The handbook is divided into two sections: Section I—PARENTAL RIGHTS—with information to assist you in responding to school- related issues. We encourage you to take some time to closely review this section of the handbook. Section II—OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS— organized alphabetically by topic, and, where possible, further divided by applicability to ages and/or grade levels, for quick access when searching for information on a specific issue. Please be aware that the term “parent,” is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, any person granted some other type of lawful control of the student, or any other person who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student. Both students and parents should become familiar with the Alvin ISD Student Code of Conduct, which is a document adopted by the board and intended to promote school safety and an atmosphere for learning. That document may be found on the on the Alvin ISD website at www.alvinisd.net, or available in the principal’s office. The Student Handbook is a general reference guide only and is designed to be in harmony with board policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Please be aware that it is not a complete statement of all policies, procedures, or rules that may be applicable in a given circumstance. In case of conflict between board policy (including the Student Code of Conduct) and any provisions of the Student Handbook, the current provisions of board policy and the Student Code of Conduct are to be followed. Also, please be aware that the Student Handbook is updated yearly, while policy adoption and revision may occur throughout the year. The district encourages parents to stay informed of proposed board policy changes by attending board meetings. Changes in policy or other rules that affect Student Handbook provisions will be made available to students and parents through newsletters or other communications. The district reserves the right to modify provisions of the Student Handbook at any time, whenever it is deemed necessary. Notice of any revision or modification will be given as is reasonably practical under the circumstances.

86 Although the Student Handbook may refer to rights established through law or district policy, the Student Handbook does not create any additional rights for students and parents. It does not, nor is it intended to, create contractual or legal rights between any student or parent and the district. If you or your child has questions about any of the material in this handbook, please contact your child’s principal or assistant principal at the number on the inside front cover of this handbook. Also, please complete and return to your child’s campus the following forms provided in the forms packet distributed at the beginning of the year or upon the student’s enrollment: 1. Acknowledgment Form OR Acknowledgment of Electronic Distribution of Student Handbook form; 2. Notice Regarding Directory Information and Parent’s Response Regarding Release of Student Information form; 3. Parent’s Objection to the Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education form, if you choose to restrict the release of information to these entities; and 4. Consent/Opt-Out Form. See Objecting to the Release of Directory Information on page __4__ and Consent Required Before Student Participation in a Federally Funded Survey, Analysis, or Evaluation on page __5__ for more information. Please note that references to policy codes are included so that parents can refer to current board policy. A copy of Alvin ISD’s policy manual is available for review at www.alvinisd.net.

87 SECTION I: PARENTAL RIGHTS This section of the Alvin ISD Student Handbook includes information related to certain rights of parents as specified in state or federal law.

CONSENT, OPT-OUT, AND REFUSAL RIGHTS

Consent to Conduct a Psychological Evaluation A district employee will not conduct a psychological examination, test, or treatment without obtaining prior written parental consent unless the examination, test, or treatment is required under state or federal law regarding requirements for special education or by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for child abuse investigations and reports.

Consent to Display a Student’s Original Works and Personal Information Teachers may display students’ work, which may include personally identifiable student information, in classrooms or elsewhere on campus as recognition of student achievement. However, the district will seek parental consent before displaying students’ artwork, special projects, photographs taken by students, original videos or voice recordings, and other original works on the district’s website, a website affiliated or sponsored by the district, such as a campus or classroom website, and in district publications, which may include printed materials, videos, or other methods of mass communication.

Consent to Receive Parenting and Paternity Awareness Instruction if Student is Under Age 14 A child under the age of 14 must have parental permission to receive instruction in the district’s parenting and paternity awareness program; otherwise, the child will not be allowed to participate in the instruction. This program, developed by the Office of the Texas Attorney General and the State Board of Education (SBOE), is incorporated into the district’s health education classes.

Consent to Video or Audio Record a Student When Not Otherwise Permitted by Law State law permits the school to make a video or voice recording without parental permission for the following circumstances:  When it is to be used for school safety;  When it relates to classroom instruction or a co-curricular or extracurricular activity; or  When it relates to media coverage of the school. The district will seek parental consent through a written request before making any video or voice recording of your child not otherwise allowed by law.

88 Prohibiting the Use of Corporal Punishment Corporal punishment—spanking or paddling the student—may be used as a discipline management technique in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and policy FO (LOCAL) in the district’s policy manual. If you do not want corporal punishment to be administered to your child as a method of student discipline, please return the form included in the forms packet OR submit a written statement to the campus principal stating this decision. A signed statement must be provided each year if you do not want corporal punishment to be administered to your child. You may choose to revoke this prohibition at any time during the year by providing a signed statement to the campus principal. However, district personnel may choose to use discipline methods other than corporal punishment even if the parent requests that this method be used on the student. Please note that if the district is made aware that a student is in temporary or permanent conservatorship (custody) of the state, through foster care, kinship care, or other arrangements, corporal punishment shall not be administered, even when a signed statement prohibiting its use has not been submitted by the student’s caregiver or caseworker.

Limiting Electronic Communications with Students by District Employees Teachers and other approved employees are permitted by the district to communicate with students through the use of electronic media within the scope of the individual’s professional responsibilities. For example, a teacher may set up a social networking page for his or her class that has information related to class work, homework, and tests. As a parent, you are welcome to join or become a member of such a page. An employee described above may also contact a student individually through electronic media to communicate about items such as homework or upcoming tests. The employee shall not communicate directly with any student between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm unless communication is in relation to an extra-curricular or school activity in which the communications is a necessary part of the job. (i.e. athletic competition, camp, overnight group travel, etc.) If you prefer that your child not receive any one-to-one electronic communications from a district employee or if you have questions related to the use of electronic media by district employees, please contact the campus principal.

Objecting to the Release of Directory Information The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, permits the district to disclose appropriately designated “directory information” from a child’s education records without written consent. “Directory information” is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. This “directory information” will be released to anyone who follows procedures for requesting it.

89 However, a parent or eligible student may object to the release of a student’s directory information. This objection must be made in writing to the principal within ten school days of your child’s first day of instruction for this school year. As allowed by state law, the district has identified two directory information lists – one for school-sponsored purposes and the second for all other requests. For all district publications and announcements, the district has designated the following as directory information: student name; address; telephone listing; electronic mail address; photograph; date and place of birth; major field of study; degrees, honors, and awards received; dates of attendance; grade level; most recent educational institution attended; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; and enrollment status. If you do not object to the use of your child’s information for these limited school-sponsored purposes, the school will not need to ask your permission each time the district wishes to use the information for school- sponsored purposes listed above. For all other purposes, the district has identified the following as directory information: student name; address; and grade level. If you do not object to the use of your child’s information for these purposes, the school must release this information when the school receives a request from an outside entity or individual. Also review the information at Authorized Inspection and Use of Student Records on page __9__.

Objecting to the Release of Student Information to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education (Secondary Grade Levels Only) Alvin ISD is required by federal law to comply with a request by a military recruiter or an institution of higher education for students’ names, addresses, and telephone listings, unless parents have advised the district not to release their child’s information without prior written consent. A form included in the forms packet is available if you do not want the district to provide this information to military recruiters or institutions of higher education.

Participation in Third-Party Surveys

Consent Required Before Student Participation in a Federally Funded Survey, Analysis, or Evaluation Your child will not be required to participate without parental consent in any survey, analysis, or evaluation—funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education—that concerns:  Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent.  Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family.  Sexual behavior or attitudes.  Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior.  Critical appraisals of individuals with whom the student has a close family relationship.  Relationships privileged under law, such as relationships with lawyers, physicians, and ministers.

90  Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents.  Income, except when the information is required by law and will be used to determine the student’s eligibility to participate in a special program or to receive financial assistance under such a program. You will be able to inspect the survey or other instrument and any instructional materials used in connection with such a survey, analysis, or evaluation. For further information, see policy EF (LEGAL).

“Opting Out” of Participation in Other Types of Surveys or Screenings and the Disclosure of Personal Information As a parent, you have a right to receive notice of and deny permission for your child’s participation in:  Any survey concerning the private information listed above, regardless of funding.  School activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information gathered from your child for the purpose of marketing, selling, or otherwise disclosing that information. Note that this does not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing educational products or services for, or to, students or educational institutions.  Any nonemergency, invasive physical examination or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered and scheduled by the school in advance and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student. Exceptions are hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under state law. See policies EF and FFAA. As a parent, you may inspect a survey created by a third party before the survey is administered or distributed to your child.

REMOVING A STUDENT FROM INSTRUCTION OR EXCUSING A STUDENT FROM A REQUIRED COMPONENT OF INSTRUCTION

Human Sexuality Instruction As a part of the district’s curriculum, students receive instruction related to human sexuality. The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is involved with the selection of course materials for such instruction. State law requires that any instruction related to human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, or human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome must:  Present abstinence from sexual activity as the preferred choice of behavior in relationship to all sexual activity for unmarried persons of school age;  Devote more attention to abstinence from sexual activity than to any other behavior;

91  Emphasize that abstinence is the only method that is 100 percent effective in preventing pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and the emotional trauma associated with adolescent sexual activity;  Direct adolescents to a standard of behavior in which abstinence from sexual activity before marriage is the most effective way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases; and  If included in the content of the curriculum, teach contraception and condom use in terms of human use reality rates instead of theoretical laboratory rates. In accordance with state law, below is a summary of the district’s curriculum regarding human sexuality instruction: The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills outline the Human Sexuality concepts that are taught as part of the high school health curriculum. Alvin ISD high school health curriculum does not go beyond the concepts outlined in the TEKS. To access the Health TEKS, go to www.tea.state.tx.us. The TEKS for High School Health 1 can be found in Chapter 115, subchapter C. As a parent, you are entitled to review the curriculum materials. In addition, you may remove your child from any part of the human sexuality instruction with no academic, disciplinary, or other penalties. You may also choose to become more involved with the development of curriculum used for this purpose by becoming a member of the district’s SHAC. Please see the campus principal for additional information.

Reciting a Portion of the Declaration of Independence in Grades 3–12 You may request that your child be excused from recitation of a portion of the Declaration of Independence. State law requires students in social studies classes in grades 3–12 to recite a portion of the text of the Declaration of Independence during Celebrate Freedom Week unless (1) you provide a written statement requesting that your child be excused, (2) the district determines that your child has a conscientious objection to the recitation, or (3) you are a representative of a foreign government to whom the United States government extends diplomatic immunity. See policy EHBK (LEGAL).

Reciting the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags As a parent, you may request that your child be excused from participation in the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas flag. The request must be in writing. State law does not allow your child to be excused from participation in the required minute of silence or silent activity that follows. See Pledges of Allegiance and a Minute of Silence on page __7__ and policy EC (LEGAL).

Religious or Moral Beliefs You may remove your child temporarily from the classroom if an instructional activity in which your child is scheduled to participate conflicts with your religious or moral beliefs. The removal cannot be for the purpose of avoiding a test and may not extend for an entire semester. Further, your child must satisfy grade-level and graduation requirements as determined by the school and by state law.

Tutoring or Test Preparation Based on informal observations, evaluative data such as grades earned on assignments or tests, or results from diagnostic assessments, a teacher may determine that a student is in need of additional targeted assistance in order for the student to achieve mastery in state-developed essential knowledge and skills. The school will always attempt to provide tutoring and strategies for test-taking in ways that prevent removal from other instruction as much as possible. In accordance with state law and policy EC, the school will not remove a student from a regularly scheduled class for remedial tutoring or test preparation for more than ten percent of the school days on which the class is offered, unless the student’s parent consents to this removal. The school may also offer tutorial services, which students whose grades are below 70 will be required to attend. Also refer to policies EC and EHBC, and contact your student’s teacher with questions about any tutoring programs provided by the school.

RIGHT OF ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS, CURRICULUM MATERIALS, AND DISTRICT RECORDS

Instructional Materials As a parent, you have a right to review teaching materials, textbooks, and other teaching aids and instructional materials used in the curriculum, and to examine tests that have been administered to your child.

Notices of Certain Student Misconduct to Noncustodial Parent A noncustodial parent may request in writing that he or she be provided, for the remainder of the school year, a copy of any written notice usually provided to a parent related to his or her child’s misconduct that may involve placement in a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) or expulsion. See policy FO (LEGAL) and the Student Code of Conduct.

93 Student Records

Accessing Student Records You may review your child’s student records. These records include:  Attendance records,  Test scores,  Grades,  Disciplinary records,  Counseling records,  Psychological records,  Applications for admission,  Health and immunization information,  Other medical records,  Teacher and school counselor evaluations,  Reports of behavioral patterns,  State assessment instruments that have been administered to your child, and  Teaching materials and tests used in your child’s classroom.

Authorized Inspection and Use of Student Records A federal law, known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, affords parents and eligible students certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. For purposes of student records, an “eligible” student is one who is 18 or older or who is attending an institution of postsecondary education. These rights, as discussed in this section as well as at Objecting to the Release of Directory Information on page __4__, are:  The right to inspect and review student records within 45 days after the day the school receives a request for access.  The right to request an amendment to a student record the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of FERPA.  The right to provide written consent before the school discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

94  The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning failures by the school to comply with FERPA requirements. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-5901 Both FERPA and state laws safeguard student records from unauthorized inspection or use and provide parents and eligible students certain rights of privacy. Before disclosing any personally identifiable information from a student’s records, the district must verify the identity of the person, including a parent or the student, requesting the information. Virtually all information pertaining to student performance, including grades, test results, and disciplinary records, is considered confidential educational records. Inspection and release of student records is primarily restricted to an eligible student or a student’s parents—whether married, separated, or divorced—unless the school is given a copy of a court order terminating parental rights or the right to access a student’s education records. Federal law requires that, as soon as a student reaches the age of 18, is emancipated by a court, or enrolls in a postsecondary institution, control of the records goes to the student. The parents may continue to have access to the records, however, if the student is a dependent for tax purposes and under limited circumstances when there is a threat to the health and safety of the student or other individuals. FERPA permits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from a student’s education records, without written consent of the parent or eligible student, in the following circumstances:  When Alvin ISD school officials have what federal law refers to as a “legitimate educational interest” in a student’s records. School officials would include board members and employees, such as the superintendent, administrators, and principals; teachers, school counselors, diagnosticians, and support staff (including district health or district medical staff); a person or company with whom the district has contracted or allowed to provide a particular institutional service or function (such as an attorney, consultant, third-party vendor that offers online programs or software, auditor, medical consultant, therapist, school resource officer, or volunteer); a parent or student serving on a school committee; or a parent or student assisting a school official in the performance of his or her duties. “Legitimate educational interest” in a student’s records includes working with the student; considering disciplinary or academic actions, the student’s case, or an individualized education program for a student with disabilities; compiling statistical data; reviewing an educational record to fulfill the official’s professional responsibility to the school and the student; or investigating or evaluating programs.

95  To authorized representatives of various governmental agencies, including juvenile service providers, the U.S. Comptroller General’s office, the U.S. Attorney General’s office, the U.S. Secretary of Education, TEA, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s office, and Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworkers or other child welfare representatives, in certain cases.  To individuals or entities granted access in response to a subpoena or court order.  To another school, school district/system, or institution of postsecondary education to which a student seeks or intends to enroll or in which he or she is already enrolled.  In connection with financial aid for which a student has applied or which the student has received.  To accrediting organizations to carry out accrediting functions.  To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the school, in order to develop, validate, or administer predictive tests; administer student aid programs; or improve instruction.  To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency.  When the district discloses information it has designated as directory information [see Objecting to the Release of Directory Information on page __4__ for opportunities to prohibit this disclosure]. Release of personally identifiable information to any other person or agency—such as a prospective employer or for a scholarship application—will occur only with parental or student permission as appropriate. The principal is custodian of all records for currently enrolled students at the assigned school. The principal is the custodian of all records for students who have withdrawn or graduated. A parent or eligible student who wishes to inspect the student’s records should submit a written request to the records custodian identifying the records he or she wishes to inspect. Records may be inspected by a parent or eligible student during regular school hours. The records custodian or designee will respond to reasonable requests for explanation and interpretation of the records. A parent or eligible student who provides a written request and pays copying costs of ten cents per page may obtain copies. If circumstances prevent inspection during regular school hours and the student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, Alvin ISD will either provide a copy of the records requested or make other arrangements for the parent or student to review these records. The address of the superintendent’s office is 301 E. House Street Alvin, Texas 77511.

96 A parent (or eligible student) may inspect the student’s records and request a correction or amendment if the records are considered inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights. A request to correct a student’s record should be submitted to the appropriate records custodian. The request must clearly identify the part of the record that should be corrected and include an explanation of how the information in the record is inaccurate. If the district denies the request to amend the records, the parent or eligible student has the right to request a hearing. If the records are not amended as a result of the hearing, the parent or eligible student has 30 school days to exercise the right to place a statement commenting on the information in the student’s record. Although improperly recorded grades may be challenged, contesting a student’s grade in a course or on an examination is handled through the general complaint process found in policy FNG (LOCAL). A grade issued by a classroom teacher can be changed only if, as determined by the board of trustees, the grade is arbitrary, erroneous, or inconsistent with the district’s grading policy. See FINALITY OF GRADES at FNG (LEGAL), Report Cards/Progress Reports and Conferences on page __75__, and Complaints and Concerns on page __28__ for an overview of the process. Alvin ISD’s policy regarding student records found at policy FL is available from the principal’s or superintendent’s office or on Alvin ISD’s Web site at www.alvinisd.net. The parent’s or eligible student’s right of access to and copies of student records do not extend to all records. Materials that are not considered educational records—such as a teacher’s personal notes about a student that are shared only with a substitute teacher—do not have to be made available to the parents or student.

Teacher and Staff Professional Qualifications You may request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teachers, including whether a teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction; whether the teacher has an emergency permit or other provisional status for which state requirements have been waived; and undergraduate and graduate degree majors, graduate certifications, and the field of study of the certification or degree. You also have the right to request information about the qualifications of any paraprofessional who may provide services to your child.

97 STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES OR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Children of Military Families Children of military families will be provided flexibility regarding certain district requirements, including:  Immunization requirements.  Grade level, course, or educational program placement.  Eligibility requirements for participation in extracurricular activities.  Graduation requirements. In addition, absences related to a student visiting with his or her parent, including a stepparent or legal guardian, who has been called to active duty for, is on leave from, or is returning from a deployment of at least four months will be excused by the district. The district will permit no more than five excused absences per year for this purpose. For the absence to be excused, the absence must occur no earlier than the 60th day before deployment or no later than the 30th day after the parent’s return from deployment. Additional information may be found at http://tea.texas.gov/index2.aspx?id=7995.

Parental Role in Certain Classroom and School Assignments

Multiple Birth Siblings As a parent, if your children are multiple birth siblings (e.g., twins, triplets, etc.) assigned to the same grade and campus, you may request that they be placed either in the same classroom or in separate classrooms. Your written request must be submitted no later than the 14th day after the enrollment of your children. See policy FDB (LEGAL).

Safety Transfers/Assignments As a parent, you may:  Request the transfer of your child to another classroom or campus if your child has been determined by Alvin ISD to have been a victim of bullying as the term is defined by Education Code 37.0832. Transportation is not provided for a transfer to another campus. See the Executive Director of Administrative Services Kevon Wells for information.  Consult with district administrators if your child has been determined by the district to have engaged in bullying and the board decides to transfer your child to another classroom or campus. Transportation is not provided for a transfer to another campus.

See Bullying on page _22___, policy FDB, and policy FFI.  Request the transfer of your child to attend a safe public school in Alvin ISD if your child attends school at a campus identified by TEA as persistently dangerous or if your child has been a victim of a violent criminal offense while at school or on school grounds. See policy FDE.  Request the transfer of your child to another district campus OR a neighboring district if your child has been the victim of a sexual assault by another student assigned to the same campus, whether the assault occurred on or off campus, and that student has been convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication for that assault. If the victim does not wish to transfer, the district will transfer the assailant in accordance with policy FDE. All transfers must be made by the deadline set by Alvin ISD. This deadline will be set each year for a time between Spring Break and the third week of April.

Service/Assistance Animal Use by Students A parent of a student who uses a service/assistance animal because of the student’s disability must submit a request in writing to the principal at least ten district business days before bringing the service/assistance animal on campus. Students in the Conservatorship of the State (Foster care) A student who is currently in the conservatorship (custody) of the state and who is moved outside of the district’s or school’s attendance boundaries, or who is initially place in the conservatorship of the state and who is moved outside the district’s or school’s boundaries, is entitled to continue in enrollment at the school he or she was attending prior to the placement or move until the student reaches the highest grade level at the particular school. In addition, if a student in grade 11 or 12 transfers to another district but does not meet the graduation requirements of the receiving district, the student can request a diploma from the previous district if he or she meets the criteria to graduate from the previous district. See also Students in Foster care on page _85__ for more information. Students who are Homeless If a student in grade 11 or 12 is homeless and transfer to another school district but does not meet the graduation requirements of the receiving district, the student can request to receive a diploma from the previous district if he or she meets the criteria to graduate from the previous district. Federal law also allows a homeless student to remain enrolled in what is called the “school of origin” or to enroll in a new school in the attendance area where the student is currently residing. See also Homeless Students on page _62__ for more information.

99 Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need Special Education Services If a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact the person listed below to learn about the Alvin ISD’s overall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety of support options, including referral for a special education evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroom should be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other academic or behavior support services that are available to all students including a process based on Response to Intervention (RtI). The implementation of RtI has the potential to have a positive impact on the ability of districts to meet the needs of all struggling students. At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for special education services. Within a reasonable amount of time, Alvin ISD must decide if the evaluation is needed. If the evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked to provide informed written consent for the evaluation. Alvin ISD must complete the evaluation and the report within the timeline prescribed by law once Alvin ISD receives written consent. Alvin ISD must give a copy of the evaluation report to the parent. If Alvin ISD determines that the evaluation is not needed, Alvin ISD will provide the parent with prior written notice that explains why the child will not be evaluated. This written notice will include a statement that informs the parents of their rights, if they disagree with Alvin ISD. Alvin ISD is required to give parents the Notice of Procedural Safeguards—Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities. Additional information regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is available from the school district in a companion document, A Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process. Both documents may also be found at http://framework.esc18.net/display/Webforms/LandingPage.aspx. The following websites provide information to those who are seeking information and resources specific to students with disabilities and their families:  Texas Project First, at http://www.texasprojectfirst.org  Partners Resource Network, at http://www.partnerstx.org For more information contact the office of Special Services at 281-245-2952

100 Students Who Receive Special Education Services with Other School-Aged Children in the Home If a student is receiving special education services at a campus outside his or her attendance zone, the parent or guardian may request that any other student residing in the household be transferred to the same campus, if the appropriate grade level for the transferring student is offered on that campus. However, Alvin ISD is not required to provide transportation to the other children in the household. The parent or guardian should speak with the principal of the school regarding transportation needs prior to requesting a transfer for any other children in the home. See policy FDB (LOCAL).

Students Who Speak a Primary Language Other than English A student may be eligible to receive specialized support if his or her primary language is not English, and the student has difficulty performing ordinary class work in English. If the student qualifies for these extra services, the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) will determine the types of services the student needs, including accommodations or modifications related to classroom instruction, local assessments, and state-mandated assessments.

Students with Physical or Mental Impairments Protected under Section 504 A child determined to have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, as defined by law, and who does not otherwise qualify for special education services, may qualify for protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 504 is a federal law designed to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities. When an evaluation is requested, a committee will be formed to determine if the child is in need of services and supports under Section 504 to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE), as this is defined in federal law. For more information contact the office of Special Services at 281-245-2952

101 SECTION II: OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS Topics in this section of the Student Handbook contain important information on academics, school activities, and school operations and requirements. Take a moment with your child to become familiar with the various issues addressed in this section. It is organized in alphabetical order to serve as a quick-reference when you or your child has a question about a specific school-related issue. Where possible, the topics are also organized to alert you to the applicability of each topic based on a student’s age or grade level. Should you be unable to find the information on a particular topic, please contact Administrative Services at 281-245-2140.

ABSENCES/ATTENDANCE Regular school attendance is essential for a student to make the most of his or her education—to benefit from teacher-led and school activities, to build each day’s learning on the previous day’s, and to grow as an individual. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s mastery of the instructional materials; therefore, the student and parent should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences. Two state laws—one dealing with the required presence of school-aged children in school, e.g., compulsory attendance, the other with how a child’s attendance affects the award of a student’s final grade or course credit—are of special interest to students and parents. They are discussed below.

Compulsory Attendance

Age 19 and Older A student who voluntarily attends or enrolls after his or her 19th birthday is required to attend each school day until the end of the school year. If a student 19 or older has more than five unexcused absences in a semester, the district may revoke the student’s enrollment. The student’s presence on school property thereafter would be unauthorized and may be considered trespassing. See policy FEA.

Between Ages 6 and 19 State law requires that a student between the ages of 6 and 19 attend school, as well as any applicable accelerated instruction program, extended year program, or tutorial session, unless the student is otherwise excused from attendance or legally exempt. State law requires attendance in an accelerated reading instruction program when kindergarten, first grade, or second grade students are assigned to such a program. Parents will be notified in writing if their child is assigned to an accelerated reading instruction program as a result of a diagnostic reading instrument. A student will be required to attend any assigned accelerated instruction program, which may occur before or after school or during the summer, if the student does not meet the passing standards on the state assessment for his or her grade level and/or applicable subject area.

102 Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Students enrolled in prekindergarten or kindergarten are required to attend school and are subject to the compulsory attendance requirements as long as they remain enrolled.

Exemptions to Compulsory Attendance

All Grade Levels State law allows exemptions to the compulsory attendance requirements for several types of absences if the student makes up all work. These include the following activities and events:  Religious holy days;  Required court appearances;  Activities related to obtaining United States citizenship;  Documented health-care appointments for the student or a child of the student, including absences for recognized services for students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. A note from the health-care provider must be submitted upon the student’s arrival or return to campus; and  For students in the conservatorship (custody) of the state, o An activity required under a court-ordered service plan: or o Any court-ordered activity, provided it is not practicable to schedule the student’s participation in the activity outside of school hours. As listed in Section I at Children of Military Families, absences of up to five days will be excused for a student to visit with a parent, stepparent, or legal guardian who has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or immediately returned from certain deployments. Please see page __13__ for that section.

Secondary Grade Levels In addition, a junior or senior student’s absence of up to two days related to visiting a college or university will be considered an exemption, provided this has been authorized by the board under policy FEA(LOCAL), the student receives approval from the campus principal, follows the campus procedures to verify such a visit, and makes up any work missed. Absences of up to two days in a school year will also be considered an exemption for:  A student serving as an early voting clerk, provided the district’s board has authorized this in policy FEA(LOCAL), the student notifies his or her teachers, and the student receives approval from the principal prior to the absences, and  A student serving as an election clerk, if the student makes up any work missed. An absence of a student in grades 6–12 for the purpose of sounding “Taps” at a military honors funeral for a deceased veteran will also be excused by the district.

103 Failure to Comply with Compulsory Attendance

All Grade Levels School employees must investigate and report violations of the state compulsory attendance law. A student absent without permission from school; from any class; from required special programs, such as additional special instruction, termed “accelerated instruction” by the state; or from required tutorials will be considered in violation of the compulsory attendance law and subject to disciplinary action. Age 19 and Older After a student age 19 or older incurs a third unexcused absence, the district will send the student a letter as required by law explaining that the district may revoke the student’s enrollment for the remainder of the school year if the student has more than five unexcused absences in a semester. As an alternative to revoking a student’s enrollment, the district may implement a behavior improvement plan. Between Ages 6 and 19 When a student between the ages 6 and 19 incurs unexcused absences for three or more days or parts of days within a four-week period, the school will send a notice to the student’s parent, a required by law, to remind the parent that it is the parent’s duty to monitor his or her child’s attendance and to require the student to come to school. The notice will also inform the parent that the district will initiate truancy prevention measure and request a conference between school administrators and the parent. The measures will include a behavior improvement plan, school- based community service, or referrals to either in-school or out-of-school counseling or other social services. Any other measures considered appropriate by the district will also be initiated. If you have any questions about your student and the effect of his or her absences from school, please contact the facilitator or any other campus administrator. A court of law may also impose penalties against a student’s parent if a school-aged student is deliberately not attending school. A complaint against the parent may be filed in court if the student is absent without excuse from school on ten or more days or parts of days within a six- month period in the same school year. If a students ages 12 through 18 incurs unexcused absences on ten or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year, the district, in most circumstances, will refer the student to truancy court. See policy FEA (LEGAL).

104 Attendance for Credit or Final Grade (Kindergarten through Grade 12) To receive credit or a final grade in a class, a student must attend at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. A student who attends fewer than 90 percent of the days the class is offered will be referred to the attendance review committee to determine whether there are extenuating circumstances for the absences and how the student can regain credit or a final grade lost because of absences. See policy FEC. In determining whether there were extenuating circumstances for the absences, the attendance committee will use the following guidelines:  All absences, whether excused or unexcused, must be considered in determining whether a student has attended the required percentage of days. If makeup work is completed, absences for the reasons listed above at Exemptions to Compulsory Attendance will be considered extenuating circumstances for purposes of attendance for credit or the award of a final grade.  A transfer or migrant student begins to accumulate absences only after he or she has enrolled in the district.  In reaching a decision about a student’s absences, the committee will attempt to ensure that it is in the best interest of the student.  The committee will review absences incurred based on the student’s participation in board-approved extracurricular activities. These absences will be considered by the attendance committee as extenuating circumstances in accordance with the absences allowed under FM (LOCAL) if the student made up the work missed in each class.  The committee will consider the acceptability and authenticity of documented reasons for the student’s absences.  The committee will consider whether the absences were for reasons over which the student or the student’s parent could exercise any control.  The committee will consider the extent to which the student has completed all assignments, mastered the essential knowledge and skills, and maintained passing grades in the course or subject.  The student or parent will be given an opportunity to present any information to the committee about the absences and to talk about ways to earn or regain credit or a final grade. The student or parent may appeal the committee’s decision to the board by following policy FNG (LOCAL). The actual number of days a student must be in attendance in order to receive credit or a final grade will depend on whether the class is for a full semester or for a full year.

105 Official Attendance-Taking Time (All Grade Levels) The district must submit attendance of its students to the TEA reflecting attendance at a specific time each day. Official attendance is taken every day. Elementary – 10:00am Junior High school – 9:45am High School – 9:10 am A student absent for any portion of the day, including at the official attendance-taking time, should follow the procedures below to provide documentation of the absence.

Documentation after an Absence (All Grade Levels) When a student is absent from school, the student—upon arrival or return to school—must bring a note signed by the parent that describes the reason for the absence. The note must be submitted within 3 school days of the absence. A note signed by the student, even with the parent’s permission, will not be accepted unless the student is 18 or older or is an emancipated minor under state law. A phone call from the parent may be accepted, but the district reserves the right to require a written note. The campus will document in its attendance records for the student whether the absence is considered by the district to be excused or unexcused. Please note that, unless the absence is for a statutorily allowed reason under compulsory attendance laws, the district is not required to excuse any absence, even if the parent provides a note explaining the absence.

Doctor’s Note after an Absence for Illness (All Grade Levels) Upon return to school, a student absent for more than 3 consecutive days because of a personal illness must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the student’s extended absence from school. Otherwise, the student’s absence may be considered unexcused and, if so, would be considered to be in violation of compulsory attendance laws. Should the student develop a questionable pattern of absences, the principal or attendance committee may require a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the student’s absence from school in order to determine whether the absence or absences will be excused or unexcused. Alvin ISD requires written documentation for absences, parental notes not to exceed 5. See policy FEC (LOCAL).

106 Driver License Attendance Verification (Secondary Grade Levels Only) For a student between the ages of 16 and 18 to obtain a driver license, written parental permission must be provided for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to access the student’s attendance records and, in certain circumstances, for a school administrator to provide the student’s attendance information to DPS. A verification of enrollment (VOE) form may be obtained from the office, which the student will need to submit to DPS upon application for a driver license.

ACCOUNTABILITY UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL LAW (All Grade Levels) Alvin ISD and each of its campuses are held to certain standards of accountability under state and federal law. A key component of the accountability requirements is the dissemination and publication of certain reports and information, which include:  The Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the district, compiled by TEA, the state agency that oversees public education, based on academic factors and ratings;  A School Report Card (SRC) for each campus in the district compiled by TEA based on academic factors and ratings;  The district’s financial management report, which will include the financial accountability rating assigned to the district by TEA;  The performance ratings of the district’s evaluation of community and student engagement using the indicators required by law; and  Information compiled by TEA for the submission of a federal report card that is required by the No Child Left Behind Act. Information about all of these can be found on the district’s website at www.alvinisd.net . TEA also maintains additional accountability and accreditation information at http://www.texasschoolaccountabilitydashboard.org and http://www.tea.texas.gov.

BULLYING (All Grade Levels) Bullying occurs when a student or group of students engages in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic methods, or physical conduct against another student on school property, at a school-sponsored or -related activity, or in a district operated vehicle, and the behavior:  Results in harm to the student or the student’s property,  Places a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or of damage to the student’s property, or  Is so severe, persistent, and pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment.

107 This conduct is considered bullying if it exploits an imbalance of power between the student perpetrator(s) and the student victim and if it interferes with a student’s education or substantially disrupts the operation of the school. Bullying is prohibited by the district and could include hazing, threats, taunting, teasing, confinement, assault, demands for money, destruction of property, theft of valued possessions, name-calling, rumor-spreading, or ostracism. In some cases, bullying can occur through electronic methods, called “cyberbullying.” If a student believes that he or she has experienced bullying or has witnessed bullying of another student, it is important for the student or parent to notify a teacher, school counselor, principal, or another district employee as soon as possible to obtain assistance and intervention. The administration will investigate any allegations of bullying or other related misconduct. If the results of an investigation indicate that bullying has occurred, the administration will take appropriate disciplinary action. Disciplinary or other action may be taken even if the conduct did not rise to the level of bullying. The district will also contact the parents of the victim and of the student who was found to have engaged in the bullying. Available counseling options will be provided to these individuals, as well as to any students who have been identified as witnesses to the bullying. Any retaliation against a student who reports an incident of bullying is prohibited. Upon the recommendation of the administration, the board may, in response to an identified case of bullying, decide to transfer a student found to have engaged in bullying to another classroom at the campus. In consultation with the student’s parent, the student may also be transferred to another campus in the district. The parent of a student who has been determined by the district to be a victim of bullying may request that his or her child be transferred to another classroom or campus within the district. Also see Safety Transfers/Assignments on page __13__. A copy of the district’s policy is available in the principal’s office, superintendent’s office, and on the district’s website, and is included at the end of this handbook in the form of an appendix. Procedures related to reporting allegations of bullying may also be found on the district’s website. A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outcome of an investigation may appeal through policy FNG (LOCAL). Also see Safety Transfers/Assignments on page __13___, Dating Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation on page __56___, Hazing on page __56__, policy FFI, and the district improvement plan, a copy of which can be viewed in the campus office.

108 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS (Secondary Grade Levels Only) Alvin ISD offers career and technical education programs in agriculture, business, technology information systems, drafting, construction trades, metal trades, culinary arts, and family and consumer sciences. Admission to these programs is based on interest, aptitude, age, appropriateness, and available class pace. These programs will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. Alvin ISD will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs. Also see Nondiscrimination Statement on page __70__ for the name and contact information for the Title IX coordinator and Section 504 coordinator, who will address certain allegations of discrimination.

CELEBRATIONS (All Grade Levels) Although a parent or grandparent is not prohibited from providing food for a school-designated function or for children in the child’s or grandchild’s classroom for his or her birthday, please be aware that children in the school may have severe allergies to certain food products. Therefore, it is imperative to discuss this with the child’s teacher prior to bringing any food in this circumstance. Occasionally, the school or a class may host certain functions or celebrations tied to the curriculum that will involve food. The school or teacher will notify students and parents of any known food allergies when soliciting potential volunteers for bringing food products. Also see Food Allergies on page __58__.

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND OTHER MALTREATMENT OF CHILDREN (All Grade Levels) Alvin ISD has established a plan for addressing child sexual abuse and other maltreatment of children, which may be accessed at www.alvinisd.net. As a parent, it is important for you to be aware of warning signs that could indicate a child may have been or is being sexually abused. Sexual abuse in the Texas Family Code is defined as any sexual conduct harmful to a child’s mental, emotional, or physical welfare as well as a failure to make a reasonable effort to prevent sexual conduct with a child. A person who compels or encourages a child to engage in sexual conduct commits abuse. It is illegal to make or possess child pornography or to display such material to a child. Anyone who suspects that a child has been or may be abused or neglected has a legal responsibility, under state law, for reporting the suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement or to Child Protective Services (CPS). Possible physical warning signs of sexual abuse could be difficulty sitting or walking, pain in the genital areas, and claims of stomachaches and headaches. Behavioral indicators may include verbal references or pretend games of sexual activity between adults and children, fear of being alone with adults of a particular gender, or sexually suggestive behavior. Emotional warning signs to be aware of include withdrawal, depression, sleeping and eating disorders, and problems in school.

109 A child who has experienced sexual abuse or any other type of abuse or neglect should be encouraged to seek out a trusted adult. Be aware as a parent or other trusted adult that disclosures of sexual abuse may be more indirect than disclosures of physical abuse and neglect, and it is important to be calm and comforting if your child, or another child, confides in you. Reassure the child that he or she did the right thing by telling you. As a parent, if your child is a victim of sexual abuse or other maltreatment, the school counselor or principal will provide information regarding counseling options for you and your child available in your area. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) also manages early intervention counseling programs. To find out what services may be available in your county, see http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Prevention_and_Early_Intervention/Programs_Available_In_Your_C ounty/default.asp. The following websites might help you become more aware of child abuse and neglect:  https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/whatiscan.pdf  http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/child_abuse.html  http://taasa.org/resources-2/  http://www.oag.state.tx.us/AG_Publications/txts/childabuse1.shtml  http://www.oag.state.tx.us/AG_Publications/txts/childabuse2.shtml Reports of abuse or neglect may be made to: The CPS division of the TDFPS (1-800-252-5400 or on the web at http://www.txabusehotline.org).

CLASS RANK / HIGHEST RANKING STUDENT (Secondary Grade Levels Only) All students are expected to attend school for the entire school day and maintain a class/course schedule to fulfill each period of the day. Exceptions may be made occasionally by the campus principal for students in grades 9-12 who meet specific criteria and receive parental consent to enroll in less than a full-day’s schedule. The student that achieves the highest grade point average will earn the title of valedictorian. Consequently the student that has achieved the second highest grade point average will earn the title of salutatorian. The students that have achieved the highest grade point averages must also have been continuously enrolled in the same Alvin ISD high school for their Junior and Senior years to qualify for valedictorian, salutatorian, or to be recognized as one of the top ten during commencement. Any student that moves into Alvin ISD after their sophomore year will tie for their rank with the student with the corresponding class rank. Any awards and honors associated with the class rank will be awarded to the student attending their respective high school the longest. A three-year graduate (i.e., a student graduating after only three years of high school) shall not displace a four – year graduate for valedictorian or salutatorian, but may share the position with the four-year graduate.

110 For students who entered grade 9 prior to the 2012-2013 school year, the District shall include in the calculation of class rank grades earned in all high school credit courses taken in grades 9-12. Additionally, the District shall include grades earned in Geometry and Algebra II taken at the District’s junior high campus. Beginning with students who entered grade 9 in the school 2012-2013 school, the District shall include in the calculation of class rank grades earned in all high school credit courses regardless of when the credit was earned, unless excluded below. The calculation of class rank shall exclude grades earned in or by an assigned remediation or tutoring course; a distance learning or online course used to replace a previously failed course; credit by examination, with prior instruction; and a course for which a pass/fail grade is assigned. The District shall categorize and weigh eligible courses as Advanced, Accelerated, and Academic. Eligible Advanced Placement (AP) courses designated in the course guide shall be categorized and weighted as Advanced courses. Eligible Pre-AP courses, dual credit courses, and career and technical education courses designated in the course guide shall be categorized and weighted as Accelerated courses. All other eligible courses shall be designated as Academic courses. When a student transfer grades for properly documented and eligible courses, the District shall assign weight to those grades based on the categories and grade weight system used by the District if similar or equivalent courses are offered to the same class of students in the District. For the purpose of determining honors to be conferred during graduation activities, the District shall calculate class rank using grades available at the time of calculation at the end of the third nine-week grading period shall be used as the semester grade for this purpose. For further information, see policy EIC. Beginning with students who entered grade 9 in the 2015–2016 school year, a new graduation program is in effect. Therefore, class ranking procedures may be adjusted by the district based on the new graduation plan. As these decisions are made, the district will make the information available to the students affected by these changes.

CLASS SCHEDULES (Secondary Grade Levels Only) All students are expected to attend school for the entire school day and maintain a class/course schedule to fulfill each period of the day. Exceptions may be made occasionally by the campus principal for students in grades 9–12 who meet specific criteria and receive parental consent to enroll in less than a full-day’s schedule. See Schedule Changes on page __77__ for information related to student requests to revise their course schedule.

111 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS (Secondary Grade Levels Only) For two school years following his or her graduation, a district student who graduates in the top ten percent and, in some cases, the top 25 percent, of his or her class is eligible for automatic admission into four-year public universities and colleges in Texas if the student:  Completes the Recommended or Advanced/Distinguished Achievement Program*; or  Satisfies the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks or earns at least a 1500 out of 2400 on the SAT. *Beginning with ninth graders in the 2014–15 school year, to be eligible for automatic admission to a Texas four-year college or university, a student must be on track to graduate with the distinguished level of achievement under the foundation graduation program. This means that a student must graduate with at least one endorsement and must have taken Algebra II as one of the four required math courses. In addition, the student must submit a completed application for admission in accordance with the deadline established by the college or university. The student is ultimately responsible for ensuring that he or she meets the admission requirements of the university or college to which the student submits an application. The University of Texas at Austin may limit the number of students automatically admitted to 75 percent of the University’s enrollment capacity for incoming resident freshmen. For students who are eligible to enroll in the University of Texas at Austin during the summer or fall 2016 term, the University will be admitting the top eight percent of the high school’s graduating class who meet the above requirements. Additional applicants will be considered by the University through a holistic review process. Should a college or university adopt an admissions policy that automatically accepts the top 25 percent of a graduating class, the provisions above will also apply to a student ranked in the top 25 percent of his or her class. Students and parents should contact the school counselor for further information about automatic admissions, the application process, and deadlines. See also Class Rank/Highest Ranking Student on page __25__ for information specifically related to how the district calculates a student’s rank in class and Graduation Requirements on page _49___ for information associated with the foundation graduation program.

COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES (Secondary Grade Levels Only) Alvin ISD and Alvin Community College have a cooperative arrangement to offer Dual Credit classes to Alvin ISD high school students. For Dual Credit participation students may select a Dual Credit course on their high school course selection form, speak with ACC College Advisor, or speak to their high school counselor. These courses may be selected as a portion of the seven period Alvin ISD days or a student may take the Dual Credit courses after school or during high school breaks.

112 The ACC advisors are available fulltime on the AHS and MHS high school campus to assist students with Dual Credit participation requirements as well as available options. All of these methods have eligibility requirements and must be approved prior to enrollment in the course. Please see counselor for more information. Depending on the student’s grade level and the course, a state-mandated end-of-course assessment may be required for graduation. It is important to keep in mind that not all colleges and universities accept credit earned in all dual credit or AP coursed taken in high school for college credit. Students and parents should check with the prospective college of university to determine if a particular course will count toward the student’s desired degree plan. If a student fails a Dual Credit class, they must take the equivalent course in a regular Alvin ISD classroom to receive the required credit for high school graduation. College credit earned through Dual Credit will be applied to college transcripts after the students has graduated from high school and an official transcript has been delivered to ACC. Students are responsible for any financial charges that may apply for tuition, fees, and/or books. All students interested in Alvin ISD/ACC Dual Credit should contact the following ACC Advisors: Alvin HS Office at 281-245-2726 Manvel HS Office at 281-245-2928 Note that if a student wishes to enroll in a community college course that also results in the award of high school course credit at a college that does not include the high school within its service area, the student is limited by state law to enroll in no more than three courses at that particular college.

COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS (All Grade Levels) Usually student or parent complaints or concerns can be addressed informally by a phone call or a conference with the teacher or principal. For those complaints and concerns that cannot be handled so easily, the board has adopted a standard complaint policy at FNG (LOCAL) in Alvin ISD’s policy manual. A copy of this policy may be obtained in the principal’s or superintendent’s office or on Alvin ISD’s Web site at www.alvinisd.net. If a student or parent wishes to file a written complaint/grievance, please contact Administrative Services at 281-245-2140. Should a parent or student feel a need to file a formal complaint, the parent or student should file a district complaint form within the timelines established in policy FNG (LOCAL). In general, the student or parent should submit the written complaint form to the campus principal. If the concern is not resolved, a request for a conference should be sent to the superintendent. If still unresolved, the district provides for the complaint to be presented to the board of trustees.

113 CONDUCT (All Grade Levels)

Applicability of School Rules As required by law, the board has adopted a Student Code of Conduct that prohibits certain behaviors and defines standards of acceptable behavior—both on and off campus as well as on district vehicles—and consequences for violation of these standards. Alvin ISD has disciplinary authority over a student in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Students and parents should be familiar with the standards set out in the Student Code of Conduct, as well as campus and classroom rules. During any periods of instruction during the summer months, the Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct in place for the year immediately preceding the summer period shall apply, unless the district amends either or both documents for the purposes of summer instruction.

Disruptions of School Operations Disruptions of school operations are not tolerated and may constitute a misdemeanor offense. As identified by law, disruptions include the following:  Interference with the movement of people at an exit, entrance, or hallway of a district building without authorization from an administrator.  Interference with an authorized activity by seizing control of all or part of a building.  Use of force, violence, or threats in an attempt to prevent participation in an authorized assembly.  Use of force, violence, or threats to cause disruption during an assembly.  Interference with the movement of people at an exit or an entrance to district property.  Use of force, violence, or threats in an attempt to prevent people from entering or leaving district property without authorization from an administrator.  Disruption of classes or other school activities while on Alvin ISD’s property or on public property that is within 500 feet of Alvin ISD’s property. Class disruption includes making loud noises; trying to entice a student away from, or to prevent a student from attending, a required class or activity; and entering a classroom without authorization and disrupting the activity with loud or profane language or any misconduct.  Interference with the transportation of students in vehicles owned or operated by the Alvin ISD.

Social Events School rules apply to all school social events. Guests attending these events are expected to observe the same rules as students, and a student inviting a guest will share responsibility for the conduct of his or her guest. A student attending a social event will be asked to sign out when leaving before the end of the event; anyone leaving before the official end of the event will not be readmitted. Please contact the campus principal if you are interested in serving as a chaperone for any school social events.

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COUNSELING

Academic Counseling

Elementary and Middle/Junior High School Grade Levels The school counselor is available to students and parents to talk about the importance of postsecondary education and how best to plan for postsecondary education, including appropriate courses to consider and financial aid availability and requirements. In either grade 7 or 8, each student will receive instruction related to how the student can best prepare for high school, college, and a career.

High School Grade Levels High school students and their parents are encouraged to talk with a school counselor, teacher, or principal to learn more about course offerings, graduation requirements, and early graduation procedures. Each year, high school students will be provided information on anticipated course offerings for the next school year and other information that will help them make the most of academic and CTE opportunities, as well as information on the importance of postsecondary education. The school counselor can also provide information about entrance exams and application deadlines, as well as information about automatic admission, financial aid, housing, and scholarships as these relate to state colleges and universities. The school counselor can also provide information about workforce opportunities after graduation or technical and trade school opportunities, including opportunities to earn industry-recognized certificates and licenses.

Personal Counseling (All Grade Levels) The school counselor is available to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns, including such areas as social, family, emotional or mental health issues, or substance abuse. A student who wishes to meet with the school counselor should sign in on their counselor’s appointment sheet and their counselor will call the student in. As a parent, if you are concerned about your child’s mental or emotional health, please speak with the school counselor for a list of resources that may be of assistance. Also see Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention on page __85__ and Suicide Awareness on page __85__.

115 COURSE CREDIT (Secondary Grade Levels Only) A student in grades 9–12, or in a lower grade when a student is enrolled in a high school credit- bearing course, will earn credit for a course only if the final grade is 70 or above. For a two- semester (1 credit) course, the student’s grades from both semesters will be averaged and credit will be awarded if the combined average is 70 or above. Should the student’s combined average be less than 70, the student will be required to retake the semester in which he or she failed.

CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Taken the Course/Subject (All Grade Levels) A student who has previously taken a course or subject—but did not receive credit or a final grade for it—may, in circumstances determined by the principal or attendance committee, be permitted to earn credit by passing an exam approved by the district’s board of trustees on the essential knowledge and skills defined for that course or subject. Prior instruction may include, for example, incomplete coursework due to a failed course or excessive absences, homeschooling, or coursework by a student transferring from a non-accredited school. The opportunity to take an examination to earn credit for a course or to be awarded a final grade in a subject after the student has had prior instruction is sometimes referred to as “credit recovery.” The school counselor or principal would determine if the student could take an exam for this purpose. If approval is granted, the student must score at least 70 on the exam to receive credit for the course or subject. The attendance review committee may also offer a student with excessive absences an opportunity to earn credit for a course by passing an exam. For further information, see the school counselor and policy EHDB (LOCAL). Credit by Exam for Advancement/Acceleration – If a student has not taken the Course/Subject A student will be permitted to take an exam to earn credit for an academic course of subject area for which the student has had no prior instruction, i.e., for advancement or to accelerate to the next grade level. The exams offered by the district are approved by the district’s board of trustees, and state law requires the use of certain exams, such as College Board Advancement Placement (AP) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, when applicable. The dates on which exams are scheduled during the 2015-2016 school year will be published in appropriate district publications and on the district’s website. The only exceptions to the published dates will be for any exams administered by another entity besides the district. In this case, a student and the district must comply with the testing schedule of the other entity. During each testing window provided by the district, a student may attempt a specific exam only once. If a student plans to take an exam, the student (or parent) must register with the school counselor no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled testing date. For further information, see policy EHDC.

116 Students in Grades 1-5 A student in elementary school will be eligible to accelerate to the next grade level if the student scores at least 80 on each exam in the subject areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, a district administrator recommends that the student be accelerated, and the student’s parent gives written approval of the grade advancement. Students in grades 6-12 A student in grade 6 or above will earn course credit with a passing score of at least 80 on the exam, a scaled score of 50 or high on an exam administered through the CLEP, or a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam, as applicable. A student may take an exam to earn high school credit no more than twice. If a student fails to achieve the designated score on the applicable exam before the course according to the school’s high school course sequence, the student must complete the course.

DATING VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION (All Grade Levels) The district believes that all students learn best in an environment free from dating violence, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and that their welfare is best served when they are free from this prohibited conduct while attending school. Students are expected to treat other students and district employees with courtesy and respect, to avoid behaviors known to be offensive, and to stop those behaviors when asked or told to stop. District employees are expected to treat students with courtesy and respect. The board has established policies and procedures to prohibit and promptly respond to inappropriate and offensive behaviors that are based on a person’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. A copy of the district’s policy is available in the principal’s office and in the superintendent’s office or on www.alvinisd.net. See policy FFH.

Dating Violence Dating violence occurs when a person in a current or past dating relationship uses physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse to harm, threaten, intimidate, or control the other person in the relationship. Dating violence also occurs when a person commits these acts against a person in a marriage or dating relationship with the individual who is or was once in a marriage or dating relationship with the person committing the offense. This type of conduct is considered harassment if the conduct is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it affects the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity; creates an intimidating, threatening, hostile, or offensive educational environment; or substantially interferes with the student’s academic performance.

117 Examples of dating violence against a student may include, but are not limited to, physical or sexual assaults; name-calling; put-downs; threats to hurt the student, the student’s family members, or members of the student’s household; destroying property belonging to the student; threats to commit suicide or homicide if the student ends the relationship; threats to harm a student’s current dating partner; attempts to isolate the student from friends and family; stalking; or encouraging others to engage in these behaviors.

Discrimination Discrimination is defined as any conduct directed at a student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law, that negatively affects the student.

Harassment Harassment, in general terms, is conduct so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it affects the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity; creates an intimidating, threatening, hostile, or offensive educational environment; or substantially interferes with the student’s academic performance. A copy of the Alvin ISD’s policy is available in the superintendent’s office or on www.alvinisd.net. Examples of harassment may include, but are not limited to, offensive or derogatory language directed at a person’s religious beliefs or practices, accent, skin color, or need for accommodation; threatening, intimidating, or humiliating conduct; offensive jokes, name-calling, slurs, or rumors; physical aggression or assault; graffiti or printed material promoting racial, ethnic, or other negative stereotypes; or other kinds of aggressive conduct such as theft or damage to property. In addition to dating violence as described above, two other types of prohibited harassment are described below.

Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Harassment Sexual harassment and gender-based harassment of a student by an employee, volunteer, or another student are prohibited. Examples of sexual harassment may include, but not be limited to, touching private body parts or coercing physical contact that is sexual in nature; sexual advances; jokes or conversations of a sexual nature; and other sexually motivated conduct, communications, or contact. Sexual harassment of a student by an employee or volunteer does not include necessary or permissible physical contact not reasonably construed as sexual in nature, such as comforting a child with a hug or taking the child’s hand. However, romantic and other inappropriate social relationships, as well as all sexual relationships, between students and Alvin ISD employees are prohibited, even if consensual.

118 Gender-based harassment includes harassment based on a student’s gender, expression by the student of stereotypical characteristics associated with the student’s gender, or the student’s failure to conform to stereotypical behavior related to gender. Examples of gender-based harassment directed against a student, regardless of the student’s or the harasser’s actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, may include, but not be limited to, offensive jokes, name-calling, slurs, or rumors; physical aggression or assault; threatening or intimidating conduct; or other kinds of aggressive conduct such as theft or damage to property.

Retaliation Retaliation against a person, who makes a good faith report of discrimination or harassment, including dating violence, is prohibited. Retaliation against a person who is participating in an investigation of alleged discrimination or harassment is also prohibited. A person who makes a false claim or offers false statements or refuses to cooperate with a Alvin ISD investigation, however, may be subject to appropriate discipline. Examples of retaliation may include threats, rumor spreading, ostracism, and assault, destruction of property, unjustified punishments, or unwarranted grade reductions. Unlawful retaliation does not include petty slights or annoyances.

Reporting Procedures Any student who believes that he or she has experienced dating violence, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should immediately report the problem to a teacher, school counselor, principal, or other district employee. The report may be made by the student’s parent. See policy FFH (LOCAL) for other appropriate Alvin ISD officials to whom to make a report. Upon receiving a report of prohibited conduct as defined by policy FFH, Alvin ISD will determine whether the allegations, if proven, would constitute prohibited conduct as defined by that policy. If not, Alvin ISD will refer to policy FFI to determine if the allegations, if proven, would constitute bullying, as defined by law and that policy. If the alleged prohibited conduct, if proven, would constitute prohibited conduct and would also be considered bullying as defined by law and policy FFI, an investigation of bullying will also be conducted. Alvin ISD will promptly notify the parents of any student alleged to have experienced prohibited conduct involving an adult associated with the district. In the event alleged prohibited conduct involves another student, the district will notify the parents of the student alleged to have experienced the prohibited conduct when the allegations, if proven, would constitute a violation as defined by policy FFH.

119 Investigation of Report To the extent possible, Alvin ISD will respect the privacy of the student; however, limited disclosures may be necessary to conduct a thorough investigation and to comply with law. Allegations of prohibited conduct, which includes dating violence, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, will be promptly investigated. If a law enforcement or other regulatory agency notifies Alvin ISD that it is investigating the matter and requests that Alvin ISD delay its investigation, Alvin ISD will resume the investigation at the conclusion of the agency’s investigation. During the course of an investigation and when appropriate, Alvin ISD will take interim action to address the alleged prohibited conduct. If Alvin ISD’s investigation indicates that prohibited conduct occurred, appropriate disciplinary action, and, in some cases, corrective action, will be taken to address the conduct. Alvin ISD may take disciplinary and corrective action even if the conduct that is the subject of the complaint was not unlawful. All involved parties will be notified of the outcome of Alvin ISD’s investigation within the parameters and limits allowed under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outcome of the investigation may appeal in accordance with policy FNG (LOCAL).

DISCRIMINATION See Dating Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation on page __32__.

DISTANCE LEARNING

All Grade Levels Distance learning and correspondence courses include courses that encompass the state-required essential knowledge and skills but are taught through multiple technologies and alternative methodologies such as mail, satellite, Internet, video-conferencing, and instructional television. If a student wishes to enroll in a correspondence course or a distance learning course that is not provided through the Texas Virtual School Network (TVSN), as described below, in order to earn credit in a course or subject, the student must receive permission from the principal prior to enrolling in the course or subject. If the student does not receive prior approval, Alvin ISD may not recognize and apply the course or subject toward graduation requirements or subject mastery.

Texas Virtual School Network (TVSN) (Secondary Grade Levels) The Texas Virtual School Network (TVSN) has been established by the state as one method of distance learning. A student has the option, with certain limitations, to enroll in a course offered through the TVSN to earn course credit for graduation. Depending on the TVSN course in which a student enrolls, the course may be subject to the “no pass, no play” rules. Also see Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations on page ___43_. In addition, for a student who enrolls in a TVSN course for which an end-of-course (EOC) assessment is required, the student must still take the corresponding EOC assessment.

120 If you have questions or wish to make a request that your child be enrolled in a TVSN course, please contact the school counselor. Unless an exception is made by the __Principal_____, a student will not be allowed to enroll in a TVSN course if the school offers the same or a similar course. A copy of policy EHDE will be distributed to parents of middle and high school students at least once each year. If you do not receive a copy or have questions about this policy, please contact the _Principal__.

DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE, PUBLISHED MATERIALS, OR OTHER DOCUMENTS (All Grade Levels)

School Materials Publications prepared by and for the school may be posted or distributed, with the prior approval of the principal, sponsor, or teacher. Such items may include school posters, brochures, flyers, etc. The school newspaper, website and the yearbook, are available to students. All school publications are under the supervision of a teacher, sponsor, and the principal.

Non-school Materials

From Students Students must obtain prior approval from the principal or assistant principal before posting, circulating, or distributing more than more than ten copies of written or printed materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, films, tapes, or other visual or auditory materials that were not developed under the oversight of the school. To be considered, any non-school material must include the name of the sponsoring person or organization. The decision regarding approval will be made within two school days. The principal has designated cafeteria or main office, as the location for approved non-school materials to be placed for voluntary viewing or collection by students. See policy FNAA. A student may appeal a decision in accordance with policy FNG (LOCAL). Any student who sells, posts, circulates, or distributes non-school material without prior approval will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Materials displayed without approval will be removed.

From Others Written or printed materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, films, tapes, or other visual or auditory materials not sponsored by Alvin ISD or by a Alvin ISD’s-affiliated school-support organization will not be sold, circulated, distributed, or posted on any Alvin ISD premises by any Alvin ISD employee or by persons or groups not associated with the Alvin ISD, except as permitted by policy GKDA. To be considered for distribution, any non-school material must meet the limitations on content established in the policy, include the name of the sponsoring person or organization, and be submitted to the principal or assistant principal for prior review. The principal or assistant principal will approve or reject the materials within two school days of

121 the time the materials are received. The requestor may appeal a rejection in accordance with the appropriate district complaint policy. See policies at DGBA or GF. Prior review will not be required for:  Distribution of materials by an attendee to other attendees of a school-sponsored meeting intended for adults and held after school hours.  Distribution of materials by an attendee to other attendees of a community group meeting held after school hours in accordance with policy GKD (LOCAL) or a non-curriculum- related student group meeting held in accordance with FNAB (LOCAL).  Distribution for electioneering purposes during the time a school facility is being used as a polling place, in accordance with state law. All non-school materials distributed under these circumstances must be removed from Alvin ISD property immediately following the event at which the materials are distributed.

DRESS AND GROOMING DRESS AND GROOMING 2015 – 2016 School Year Purpose: The District's dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline and modesty, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards, and provide a successful learning environment. Appropriate dress and grooming standards promote responsibility and self-esteem, fostering a sense of community for students in their present and future interactions. The provisions for the dress and grooming code shall be enforced equally for all students. If a student is not in compliance with the standardized dress code, he or she will be asked to make appropriate corrections. Repeated offenses may result in disciplinary action as stated in the Student Code of Conduct. Apparel with inappropriate writing, inappropriate drawings, or inappropriate advertisements, to include but not limited to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence, prison activities, gang activities, sexual innuendoes, cultural divisiveness, and racial intolerance may not be worn. Clothing Any item of apparel or grooming issue that creates a problem on the campus may be cause for disciplinary action. If need arises, this dress code is subject to change with appropriate notification.

Consequences for violations of the dress code will be outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. The dress and grooming code applies to any student while attending a school sponsored or school related activity on or off of school property. Students are required to be in compliance with the standardized dress code on the first day of school. New students to the district must be in compliance within 2 weeks after their enrollment. The standard of dress will be as follows:

A. I. S. D. Dress and Grooming Standards Alvin ISD sets as standards the following expectations:  Students should come to school bathed and free of body odor.  Clothing should be washed and cleaned.  Hair should be neat and clean.

122  Appropriate undergarments should be worn and not visible. GROOMING Hair  Hair should be of a natural color. Colors should not be extreme. (No pink, orange, green, etc.)  Extreme hair styles such as carvings, mohawks, spikes, etc. will not be allowed.  Boys may wear their hair not to exceed a length touching the top of the shoulders.  Mustaches, beards, or goatees will not be allowed.  Sideburns will not extend past the bottom of the earlobe.  Eyebrows will not be carved/notched.  Tattoos must be covered. Accessories  Boys will not be allowed to wear earrings. Earrings may NOT be covered.  Girls may wear a maximum of two earrings in each ear.  Body piercing jewelry and/or accessories will not be allowed.  Heavy chains or accessories with spikes or studs will not be allowed.  Any accessory that may cause injury will be prohibited. Make-Up  Extreme make-up will not be allowed (such as black lipstick, black eye shadow, black nail polish, etc.)  Boys may not wear make-up. Headwear  Caps and hats will be allowed outside the buildings if worn appropriately and for the intended purposes.  Bandanas will not be allowed.  Sunglasses or sunshades are not to be worn in the building. Shirts Shirts may be worn tucked or untucked. They must be appropriately sized. No tight fitting or oversized garments are allowed. Four types of shirts may be worn:  A solid colored or school appropriate patterned * polo-style, collared shirt.  A solid colored or school appropriate patterned * turtleneck or mock turtleneck.  A solid colored or school appropriate patterned * button-front dress shirt or blouse with a collar. *Appropriate patterns include, but are not limited to, stripes, plaids, polkadots or repetitive prints (excluding printed words and phrases)

123  A school spirit shirt that has been approved by the school administration.  A school appropriate college shirt.  All shirts must have sleeves. Logos or insignias on the shirt or shirt pocket are allowed. Shirts and blouses may have short or long sleeves and must be buttoned. Sleeveless shirts may not be worn. Halters, strapless garments, tank tops, mesh/see-through tops and clothes that expose the midriff or back will not be allowed. All shirts/blouses must be long enough to completely cover the midriff at all times. If the shirt is too short to be tucked in, it does not meet dress code requirements. All spirit shirts must be approved each year by the principal prior to going on sale to the student population. Pants, Shorts, Skorts, Skirts, Jumpers, Bib Overalls The general requirements for all pants, shorts, skirts, jumpers and bib overalls are as follows:  Color – any solid color slacks and shorts will be allowed.  Any solid color jeans may be worn. Jeans must be appropriately sized, fitting at the waist; no holes or frays allowed.  Any solid color jean shorts may be worn. Shorts must be appropriately sized, fitting at the waist; no holes or frays allowed.  Tights/leggings of any school appropriate pattern * may be worn under a school dress code regulation length skirt, dress, skorts or shorts.  No athletic shorts, skirts, dresses or pants.  Size - No oversized items. Baggy, saggy garments will not be acceptable. Pants, skorts, skirts or shorts must be worn at the waist. Tight-fitting slacks, skirts, skinny jeans, skorts, or shorts are not acceptable.  Belts - For 2nd grade and up, belts must be worn with any garment that has belt loops when shirts are tucked in.  Hems - May not be frayed or cut. Pants cut on the inseam must be hemmed. Hems of shorts, skorts, culottes, skirts, or dresses will be no shorter than the top of the kneecap.  For the primary and elementary level, no short shorts or short skirts will be allowed (the standard will be slightly above the knee or longer).  No sweat pants, wind pants, leather or spandex of any color are allowed.  Pants or shorts with oversized pockets are not acceptable. Length  Shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, and bib overalls must be slightly above the knee or longer.

124 Shoes - Footwear  Primary/Elementary – Backless shoes, flip-flops/thongs, or shoes with wheels may not be worn to school. (These shoes are not allowed due to safety concerns.) Students must wear shoes with socks or tights. Only sandals may be worn without socks or tights. (Socks/tights may be any solid color. Shoes may not have a heel of more than 1 ½ inches high. Shoes will be tied or secured properly). Shoes – Footwear for Secondary Students  Shoes should be comfortable for walking or general exercise. No flip flops, thongs, wheeled shoes (such as heels, roller blades, roller skates, etc.) or shower shoes will be allowed.  For school purposes a flip-flop/thong is defined as any footwear that has a strap that goes between the toes and has no heel strap regardless of the height of the shoe or the material it is made of. Makeshift or added heel straps are not acceptable on shoes.  Shower shoes are not acceptable and are defined as rubber, plastic, or vinyl shoes that have a strap or band that goes over the top of the foot.  Shoes must be properly laced or fastened. Jackets, Sweaters, Vests, Sweatshirts  In cold weather, jackets or coats may be worn to school. Coats may be worn in the building. Trench coats are not allowed.  Solid colored vests, sweatshirts, hoodies, and sweaters in any solid color may be worn over a school-approved, collared shirt.  Sweaters, vests, sweatshirts, and pull-over hoodies must be a solid color. Only a maximum of a 2 inch insignia may be on a sweater, vest, sweatshirt or hoodie.  No oversized jackets, vests, sweaters, or sweatshirts may be worn. Oversized shirts are not considered jackets.  Jackets and coats should be worn as appropriate to the environment.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (All Grade Levels)

Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Mobile Telephones For safety purposes, the district permits students to possess personal mobile telephones; however, these devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes. The use of mobile telephones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school-related or school-sponsored event. If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day, the device will be confiscated. The parent may pick up the confiscated telecommunications device from the principal’s office for a fee of $15.

125 Confiscated telecommunications devices that are not retrieved by the student or the student’s parents will be disposed of after the notice required by law. See policy FNCE. In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a student’s personal telecommunications device may be searched by authorized personnel. See Searches on page __79__ and policy FNF. Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The district is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen telecommunications devices.

Possession and Use of Other Personal Electronic Devices Except as described below, students are not permitted to possess or use personal electronic devices such as MP3 players, video or audio recorders, DVD players, cameras, games, e-readers, or other electronic devices at school, unless prior permission has been obtained. Without such permission, teachers will collect the items and turn them in to the principal’s office. The principal will determine whether to return items to students at the end of the day or to contact parents to pick up the items. In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a student’s personal electronic device may be searched by authorized personnel. See Searches on page __79__ and policy FNF. Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The district is not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen electronic device.

Instructional Use of Personal Telecommunications and Other Electronic Devices In some cases, students may find it beneficial or might be encouraged to use personal telecommunications or other personal electronic devices for instructional purposes while on campus. Students must obtain prior approval before using personal telecommunications or other personal electronic devices for instructional use. Students must also sign a user agreement that contains applicable rules for use (separate from this handbook). When students are not using the devices for approved instructional purposes, all devices must be turned off during the instructional day. Violations of the user agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action.

Acceptable Use of District Technology Resources To prepare students for an increasingly technological society, the district has made an investment in the use of district-owned technology resources for instructional purposes; specific resources may be issued individually to students. Use of these technological resources, which include the district’s network systems and use of district equipment, is restricted to approved purposes only. Students and parents will be asked to sign a user agreement (separate from this handbook) regarding use of these district resources. Violations of the user agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action.

126 Unacceptable and Inappropriate Use of Technology Resources Students are prohibited from possessing, sending, forwarding, posting, accessing, or displaying electronic messages that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal. This prohibition also applies to conduct off school property, whether the equipment used to send such messages is district-owned or personally owned, if it results in a substantial disruption to the educational environment. Any person taking, disseminating, transferring, possessing, or sharing obscene, sexually oriented, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or other content, commonly referred to as “sexting,” will be disciplined according to the Student Code of Conduct, may be required to complete an educational program related to the dangers of this type of behavior, and, in certain circumstances, may be reported to law enforcement. Because engaging in this type of behavior can lead to bullying or harassment, as well as possibly impede future endeavors of a student, we encourage you to review with your child http://beforeyoutext.com, a state-developed program that addresses the consequences of engaging in inappropriate behavior using technology. In addition, any student who engages in conduct that results in a breach of the district’s computer security will be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, and, in some cases, the consequence may rise to the level of expulsion.

END-OF-COURSE (EOC) ASSESSMENTS See Graduation on page _49___ and Standardized Testing on page __80__.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS (All Grade Levels) Participation in school-sponsored activities is an excellent way for a student to develop talents, receive individual recognition, and build strong friendships with other students; participation, however, is a privilege, not a right. Participation in some of these activities may result in events that occur off-campus. When the district arranges transportation for these events, students are required to use the transportation provided by the district to and from the events. Exceptions to this may only be made with the approval of the activity’s coach or sponsor. Also see Transportation on page __87__. Eligibility for initial and continuing participation in many of these activities is governed by state law and the rules of the University Interscholastic League (UIL)—a statewide association overseeing inter-Alvin ISD competition. If a student is involved in an academic, athletic, or music activity governed by UIL, the student and parent are expected to know and follow all rules of the UIL organization. Students involved in UIL athletic activities and their parents can access the UIL Parent Information Manual at https://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/manuals; a hard copy can be provided by the coach or sponsor of the activity on request. To report a complaint of alleged noncompliance with required safety training or an alleged violation of safety rules required by law and the UIL, please contact the curriculum division of TEA at (512) 463-9581 or [email protected].

127 See http://www.uiltexas.org for additional information on all UIL-governed activities. Student safety in extracurricular activities is a priority of the district. The equipment used in football is no exception. As a parent, you are entitled to review the district’s records regarding the age of each football helmet used by the campus, including when a helmet has been reconditioned. In addition, the following provisions apply to all extracurricular activities:  A student who receives at the end of a grading period a grade below 70 in any academic class—other than an Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate course; or an honors or dual credit course in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, or language other than English—may not participate in extracurricular activities for at least three school weeks.  A student who receives special education services and who fails to meet the standards in the individualized education program (IEP) may not participate for at least three school weeks.  An ineligible student may practice or rehearse but may not participate in any competitive activity.  A student is allowed in a school year up to 10 absences not related to post-district competition, a maximum of 5 absences for post-district competition prior to state, and a maximum of 2 absences for state competition. All extracurricular activities and public performances, whether UIL activities or other activities approved by the board, are subject to these restrictions.  An absence for participation in an activity that has not been approved will receive an unexcused absence.

Standards of Behavior Sponsors of student clubs and performing groups such as the band, choir, and drill and athletic teams may establish standards of behavior—including consequences for misbehavior—that are stricter than those for students in general. If a violation is also a violation of school rules, the consequences specified by the Student Code of Conduct or by board policy will apply in addition to any consequences specified by the organization’s standards of behavior.

Offices and Elections Students are encouraged to be civic-minded and to take an active part in all Alvin ISD elections. Class officers and Student Council members are elected each year. Every student should have part in deciding which students assume these leadership positions. Suggestions should be submitted to the class officers or Student Council members. Elections held at Alvin ISD each year: October: Class Officers and Homecoming Court October: D.A.R. Good Citizen February: Brazoria County Fair Queen Candidate

128 May: Prom King and Queen Students wishing to run for Class Officer, Homecoming Court, Fair Queen Candidate, or Prom King or Queen must get permission form from school sponsor. The nomination forms required 15 student’s signatures and approval of the student’s Assistant Principal. Students must be eligible; passing all their classes, have a good record of discipline. The Fair Queen Candidate must be a junior girl who will be a senior in the fall at Alvin ISD. The candidates for Prom King and Queen must be seniors who will graduate in May. Students are nominated by the teachers and staff at Alvin ISD to be the D.A.R. Good Citizen. The Senior Class votes on the top three nominees. This winner of election fills out an application and takes a test to be the Brazoria County Good Citizen.

FEES (All Grade Levels) Materials that are part of the basic educational program are provided with state and local funds at no charge to a student. A student, however, is expected to provide his or her own pencils, paper, erasers, and notebooks and may be required to pay certain other fees or deposits, including:  Costs for materials for a class project that the student will keep.  Membership dues in voluntary clubs or student organizations and admission fees to extracurricular activities.  Security deposits.  Personal physical education and athletic equipment and apparel.  Voluntarily purchased pictures, publications, class rings, yearbooks, graduation announcements, etc.  Voluntarily purchased student accident insurance.  Musical instrument rental and uniform maintenance, when uniforms are provided by the district.  Personal apparel used in extracurricular activities that becomes the property of the student.  Parking fees and student identification cards.  Fees for lost, damaged, or overdue library books.  Fees for driver training courses, if offered.  Fees for optional courses offered for credit that requires use of facilities not available on Alvin ISD premises.  Summer school for courses that are offered tuition-free during the regular school year.  A reasonable fee for providing transportation to a student who lives within two miles of the school. See Buses and Other School Vehicles on page __87__.

129  A fee not to exceed $50 for costs of providing an educational program outside of regular school hours for a student who has lost credit or has not been awarded a final grade because of absences and whose parent chooses the program in order for the student to meet the 90 percent attendance requirement. The fee will be charged only if the parent or guardian signs an Alvin ISD-provided request form.  In some cases, a fee for a course taken through the Texas Virtual School Network (TVSN). Any required fee or deposit may be waived if the student and parent are unable to pay. Application for such a waiver may be made to the principal or the students’ assistant principal. For further information, see policy FP. FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY Alvin ISD does allow students to be exempt from some finals if they meet the criteria. It is the responsibility of the student to request final exam exemption from the teacher. Students are not allowed to be exempt from fall semester exams. Students must qualify for exam exemptions in the spring semester if they meet the following criteria:  Semester average of 85 or above for that particular class.  No more than 2 absences in that class this semester.  No more than 2 tardies in that class for this semester.  No ISS/AEC placements this semester.  No outstanding fines or fees. 9th & 10th grade students may exempt one or more elective courses for which the exemption criteria is met. Elective courses are defined as any non-core course in which English, math, science, or social studies credit is awarded. 11th & 12th grade students may exempt one or more final exams in any course for which exemption criteria is met. Students enrolled in Dual Credit courses are not eligible for exam exemptions. Dual Credits courses follow the policy and guidelines set forth by the college and/or the college professor. State Exam Replacement Grade Alvin ISD does allow students to use an EOC assessment score as a replacement for a final exam grade if they meet the criteria. It is the responsibility of the student to request grade replacement from the teacher. If using the State Assessment test score to replace the final exam grade, the student must have;  Absences not to exceed the 90% attendance rule.  No outstanding campus fines or fees.  Must have passed the State Assessment test.  Students in AP courses must score a Level 3 range on the state assessment.

130 *Teachers will use the grade conversion chart provided by the department chair to determine replacement grade. **Students do not have to be passing the class to have their state assessment test replace their final exam grade. ***If EOC scores are not received from TEA prior to the first day of final exams, students are not eligible for grade placement. Junior High Final Exam Grade Replacement Proposal

Alvin ISD Junior Highs would be able to use the STAAR exam scores to replace the score of a campus or district based final exam in the spring semester if the following criteria are met.

 A STAAR exam is taken for that grade level and subject o 8th grade Math, would be eligible for replacement grades o 7th grade Writing would be eligible for replacement grades  The student is in good attendance standing for the semester

State Exam Replacement Grade

Alvin ISD would allow junior high students to use a STAAR assessment score as a replacement for a final exam grade if they meet the criteria. It is the responsibility of the student to request grade replacement from the teacher. If using the State Assessment test score to replace the final exam grade, the student must have:

 Signed parent permission  Absences not to exceed the 90% attendance rule.  No outstanding campus fines or fees.  Must have passed State Assessment test with a minimum of 75% on the STAAR exam.  Students in Pre-AP or AP courses must achieve a 90% or higher score. o If a student in Pre-AP or AP course exceeds progress measure, but does not meet the achieved level III/advanced score, they too are able to use the STAAR score to replace their final exam.

* Teachers will use the raw percentage on the STAAR exam as the replacement grade

** Students do not have to be passing the class to have their state assessment test replace their final exam grade.

FUNDRAISING (All Grade Levels) Student groups or classes and/or parent groups may be permitted to conduct fundraising drives for approved school purposes. An application for permission must be made to the principal at least 10 days before the event. For further information, see policies FJ and GE.

131 GANG-FREE ZONES (All Grade Levels) Certain criminal offenses, including those involving organized criminal activity such as gang- related crimes, will be enhanced to the next highest category of offense if they are committed in a gang-free zone. For purposes of the Alvin ISD, a gang-free zone includes a school bus and a location in, on, or within 1,000 feet of any Alvin-owned or leased property or campus playground.

GENDER-BASED HARASSMENT See Dating Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation on page __32__.

GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION (Grades 9–12 Only) After the ninth grade, students are classified according to the number of credits earned toward graduation. Credits Earned Classification _6__ Grade 10 (Sophomore) _12__ Grade 11 (Junior) _19__ Grade 12 (Senior)

GRADING GUIDELINES (All Grade Levels) Grading guidelines for each grade level or course will be communicated and distributed to students and their parents by the classroom teacher. These guidelines have been reviewed by each applicable curriculum department and have been approved by the campus principal. These guidelines establish the minimum number of assignments, projects, and examinations required for each grading period. In addition, these guidelines establish how the student’s mastery of concepts and achievement will be communicated (i.e., letter grades, numerical averages, checklist of required skills, etc.). Grading guidelines also outline in what circumstances a student will be allowed to redo an assignment or retake an examination for which the student originally made a failing grade. Procedures for a student to follow after an absence will also be addressed. Also see Report Cards/Progress Reports and Conferences on page __75__ for additional information on grading guidelines.

GRADUATION (Secondary Grade Levels Only)

Requirements for a Diploma for a Student Enrolled in High School Prior to the 2014–2015 School Year To receive a high school diploma from the district, a student who was enrolled in high school prior to the 2014–15 school year must successfully:  Complete the required number of credits established by the state and any additional credits required by the district;  Complete any locally required courses in addition to the courses mandated by the state; and

132  Achieve passing scores on certain end-of-course (EOC) assessments or approved substitute assessments, unless specifically waived as permitted by state law. Also see Standardized Testing on page __80__ for more information.

Requirements for a Diploma Beginning with the 2014–15 School Year Beginning with students who entered grade 9 in the 2014–15 school year, as well as any currently enrolled high school student who decides to graduate under the new foundation graduation program, a student must meet the following requirements to receive a high school diploma from the district:  Complete the required number of credits established by the state and any additional credits required by the district;  Complete any locally required courses in addition to the courses mandated by the state;  Achieve passing scores on certain end-of-course (EOC) assessments or approved substitute assessments, unless specifically waived as permitted by state law; and  Demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district, in the specific communication skills required by the State Board of Education.

Testing Requirements for Graduation Students are required, with limited exceptions and regardless of graduation program, to perform satisfactorily on the following EOC assessments: English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. A student who has not achieved sufficient scores on the EOC assessments to graduate will have opportunities to retake the assessments. State law and state rules also provide for certain scores on norm-referenced national standardized assessments to substitute for the requirement to meet satisfactory performance on an applicable EOC assessment should a student choose this option. See the school counselor for more information on the state testing requirements for graduation. If a student fails to perform satisfactorily on an EOC assessment, the district will provide remediation to the student in the content area for which the performance standard was not met. This may require participation of the student before or after normal school hours or at times of the year outside normal school operations. Also see Standardized Testing on page __80__ for more information.

Minimum, Recommended, and Advanced/Distinguished Achievement Graduation Programs For students who were enrolled in high school prior to the 2014–2015 school year, the district offers the graduation programs listed in this section. Students enrolled in high school prior to the 2015–2016 school years also have the option to pursue the foundation graduation program as described below. Note that permission to enroll in the Minimum Program as described in this section will be granted only if a written agreement is reached among the student, the student’s parent or person standing in parental relation, and the school counselor or appropriate administrator. In order for a student to take courses under the Minimum Program, the student must be at least 16 years of age; have completed at least two credits each in English language

133 arts, math, science, and social studies courses that are required for graduation; or have failed grade 9 one or more times. See policy EIF (LEGAL). All students who were enrolled in high school prior to the 2015–2016 school years must meet the following credit and course requirements for graduation under the programs listed or may choose to pursue the foundation graduation program as described on page __49__:

Number of credits Advanced/ Number of credits Number of credits Distinguished Minimum Recommended Achievement Courses Program Program Program English/Language 4 4 4 Arts Mathematics 3 4 4 Science 2 or 3 4 4 Social Studies, 3 or 4 4 4 including Economics Physical Education* 1 1 1 Speech 0.5 0.5 0.5 Language other than 2 3 English Fine Arts 1 1 1 Locally required __22_ credit _26__ credit _26__ credit courses

Electives** 6.5 credits 5.5 credits 4.5 credits Completion of 4 Miscellaneous Advanced Measures*** TOTAL 22 credits 26 credits 26 credits

* A student who is unable to participate in physical activity due to a disability or illness may be able to substitute a course in English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies for the required credit of physical education. This determination will be made by the student’s ARD committee, Section 504 committee, or other campus committee, as applicable. ** State rules prohibit a student from combining a half-credit of a course for which there is an EOC assessment with another half-credit of an elective credit course to satisfy an elective credit requirement. However, the district will allow a student to satisfy a graduation requirement for which there are multiple options with one-half credit of one allowable option and one-half credit of another allowable option, if neither course has an EOC assessment.

134 *** A student graduating under the Advanced/Distinguished Achievement Program must also achieve a combination of four of the following advanced measures: 1. An original research project or other project that is related to the required curriculum. These projects must be judged by a panel of professionals or conducted under the direction of a mentor and reported to an appropriate audience. Please note that no more than two of the four advanced measures may be received from this option. 2. Test data where a student receives: a. A score of three or above on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam; b. A score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate (IB) exam; or c. A score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board, or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT/NMSQT score will count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student. 3. College academic courses, including those taken for dual credit, and advanced technical courses, including locally articulated courses, provided the student scores the equivalent of a 3.0 or higher.

Foundation Graduation Program Every student in a Texas public school who entered grade 9 in the 2014–15 school year and thereafter will graduate under a new program called the “foundation graduation program.” Within the foundation graduation program are “endorsements,” which are paths of interest that include Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Business and Industry; Public Services; Arts and Humanities; and Multidisciplinary Studies. Endorsements earned by a student will be noted on the student’s transcript and diploma. The foundation graduation program also involves the term “distinguished level of achievement,” which reflects the completion of at least one endorsement and Algebra II as one of the required advanced mathematics credits. A personal graduation plan will be completed for each high school student, as described on page __51__. State law and rules prohibit a student from graduating solely under the foundation graduation program without an endorsement unless, after the student’s sophomore year, the student and student’s parent are advised of the specific benefits of graduating with an endorsement and submit written permission to the school counselor for the student to graduate without an endorsement. A student who anticipates graduating under the foundation graduation program without an endorsement and who wishes to attend a four-year university or college after graduation must carefully consider whether this will satisfy the admission requirements of the student’s desired college or university. Graduating under the foundation graduation program will also provide opportunities to earn “performance acknowledgments” that will be acknowledged on a student’s transcript. Performance acknowledgments are available for outstanding performance in bilingualism and biliteracy; in a dual credit course; on an AP or IB exam; on certain national college preparatory

135 and readiness or college entrance exams, or for earning a state recognized or nationally or internationally recognized license or certificate. The criteria for earning these performance acknowledgments are prescribed by state rules, and the school counselor can provide more information about these acknowledgements. A student enrolled in high school prior to the 2014–15 school year has the option of graduating under the foundation graduation program rather than the programs identified above that would otherwise be applicable to that student. See the school counselor for additional information. The foundation graduation program requires completion of the following credits:

Number of credits Number of credits Foundation Graduation Foundation Graduation Program with an Course Area Program Endorsement English/Language Arts 4 4 Mathematics 3 4* Science 3 4 Social Studies, including 3 3 Economics Physical Education** 1 1 Language other than 2 2 English*** Fine Arts 1 1 Locally required courses __22_ credit __26_ credit

Electives 5 7 Available Endorsements****: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Miscellaneous Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary TOTAL 22 credits 26 credits

* In order to obtain the distinguished level of achievement under the foundation graduation program, which will be denoted on a student’s transcript and diploma and is a requirement to be considered for automatic admission purposes to a Texas four-year college or university, a student must complete an endorsement and take Algebra II as one of the four mathematics credits.

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** A student who is unable to participate in physical activity due to a disability or illness may be able to substitute a course in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, or another locally determined credit-bearing course for the required credit of physical education. This determination will be made by the student’s ARD committee, Section 504 committee, or other campus committee, as applicable. *** Students are required to earn two credits in the same language other than English to graduate. Any student may substitute computer programming languages for these credits. In limited circumstances, a student may be able to substitute this requirement with other courses, as determined by a district committee authorized by law to make these decisions for the student. **** A student must specify upon entering grade 9 the endorsement he or she wishes to pursue.

Personal Graduation Plans for Students under the Foundation Graduation Program A personal graduation plan will be developed for each high school student who is subject to the requirements of the foundation graduation program. The district encourages all students to pursue a personal graduation plan that includes the completion of at least one endorsement and to graduate with the distinguished level of achievement. Attainment of the distinguished level of achievement entitles a student to be considered for automatic admission to a public four year college or university in Texas, depending on his or her rank in class. The school will review personal graduation plan options with each student entering grade 9 and his or her parent. Before the end of grade 9, a student and his or her parent will be required to sign off on a personal graduation plan that includes a course of study that promotes college and workforce readiness and career placement and advancement, as well as facilitates the transition from secondary to postsecondary education. The student’s personal graduation plan will denote an appropriate course sequence based on the student’s choice of endorsement. Please also review TEA’s Graduation Toolkit, available here: http://tea.texas.gov/communications/brochures.aspx. A student may, with parental permission, amend his or her personal graduation plan after the initial confirmation.

Available Course Options for all Graduation Programs Information regarding specific courses required or offered in each curriculum area will be distributed to students each spring in order to enroll in courses for the upcoming school year. Note that the district may require the completion of certain courses for graduation even if these courses are not required by the state for graduation. Please be aware that not all courses are offered at every secondary campus in the district. A student who wants to take a course not offered at his or her regular campus should contact the school counselor about a transfer or other alternatives. If the parents of at least 22 students request a transfer for those students to take a course in the required curriculum other than fine arts or CTE, the district will offer the course for the following year either by teleconference or at the school from which the transfers were requested.

137 Certificates of Coursework Completion A certificate of coursework completion will not be issued to a student who has successfully completed state and local credit requirements for graduation but has not yet demonstrated satisfactory performance on the state-mandated tests required for graduation.

Students with Disabilities Upon the recommendation of the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee, a student with a disability who receives special education services may be permitted to graduate under the provisions of his or her IEP and in accordance with state rules. A student who receives special education services and has completed four years of high school, but has not met the requirements of his or her IEP, may participate in graduation ceremonies and receive a certificate of attendance. Even if the student participates in graduation ceremonies to receive the certificate of attendance, he or she may remain enrolled to complete the IEP and earn his or her high school diploma; however, the student will only be allowed to participate in one graduation ceremony. See policy FMH (LEGAL). Please also be aware that if an ARD committee places a student with a disability on a modified curriculum in a subject area, the student will be automatically placed in the Minimum Program, if that program is applicable based on the school year in which the student entered high school, in accordance with state rules. If a student receiving special education services is scheduled to graduate under the Minimum Program or in accordance with the provisions of his or her IEP, the student’s ARD committee will determine whether the general EOC assessment is an accurate measure of the student’s achievement and progress and, if so, whether successful performance is required for graduation, or whether an alternative assessment is more appropriate. STAAR Alternate 2 is the alternative assessment currently allowed by the state. See Standardized Testing for additional information. ARD committees for students with disabilities who receive special education services and who are subject to the foundation graduation program will make instructional and assessment decisions for these students in accordance with state law and rules. In order to earn an endorsement under the foundation program, a student must perform satisfactorily on the EOC assessments and receive no modified curriculum in the student’s chosen endorsement area.

Graduation Activities Graduation activities will include:  Baccalaureate  Project Graduation Activities Students who have met coursework requirements for graduation but have not yet demonstrated satisfactory performance on end-of-course assessments will be allowed to participate in graduation activities. However, please keep in mind that participating in the activities and ceremonies is not synonymous with graduating. Ultimately, the final awarding of a diploma will be contingent upon the student’s completion of all applicable requirements for graduation.

138 To participate in Commencement Ceremonies a student must complete all requirements for ceremonies. The following students and student group shall be recognized at graduation ceremonies:  Valedictorian  Salutatorian

Graduation Speakers Certain graduating students will be given an opportunity to have speaking roles at graduation ceremonies. A student must meet local eligibility criteria, which may include requirements related to student conduct, to have a speaking role. Students eligible for speaking roles will be notified by the principal and given an opportunity to volunteer. See FNA (LOCAL) and the Student Code of Conduct. For student speakers at other school events, see Student Speakers on page __85__.

Graduation Expenses Because students and parents will incur expenses in order to participate in the traditions of graduation—such as the purchase of invitations, senior ring, cap and gown, and senior picture— both the student and parent should monitor progress toward completion of all requirements for graduation. The expenses often are incurred in the junior year or first semester of the senior year. See Student Fees on page _55___.

Scholarships and Grants Students who have a financial need according to federal criteria and who complete the Recommended Program or Advanced/Distinguished Achievement Program, for as long as those programs are in place, or who complete the foundation graduation program, may be eligible under the T.E.X.A.S. Grant Program for tuition and fees to Texas public universities, community colleges, and technical schools, as well as to private institutions.

HARASSMENT See Dating Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation on page __32__.

HAZING (All Grade Levels) Hazing is defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act occurring on or off campus directed against a student that endangers the mental or physical health or the safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated to, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization whose members are or include other students. Hazing will not be tolerated by the district. If an incident of hazing occurs, disciplinary consequences will be handled in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. It is a criminal offense if a person engages in hazing; solicits, encourages, directs, aids, or attempts to aid another in hazing; or has firsthand knowledge of an incident of hazing being planned or having occurred and fails to report this to the principal or superintendent.

139 Also see Bullying on page __22__ and policies FFI and FNCC.

HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS

Student Illness (All Grade Levels) When your child is ill, please contact the school to let us know he or she won’t be attending that day. It is important to remember that schools are required to exclude students with certain illnesses from school for periods of time as identified in state rules. For example, if your child has a fever over 100 degrees, he or she must stay out of school until fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications. In addition, students with diarrheal illnesses must stay home until they are diarrhea free without diarrhea-suppressing medications for at least 24 hours. A full list of conditions for which the school must exclude children can be obtained from the school nurse. If a student becomes ill during the school day, he or she must receive permission from the teacher before reporting to the school nurse. If the nurse determines that the child should go home, the nurse will contact the parent. Alvin ISD is also required to report certain contagious (communicable) diseases or illnesses to the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) or our local/regional health authority. The school nurse can provide information from TDSHS on these notifiable conditions. Contact the school nurse if you have questions or if you are concerned about whether or not your child should stay home.

Bacterial Meningitis (All Grade Levels) State law requires the district to provide information about bacterial meningitis:  What is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Viral meningitis is common and most people recover fully. Parasitic and fungal meningitis are very rare. Bacterial meningitis is very serious and may involve complicated medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and life support management.  What are the symptoms? Someone with meningitis will become very ill. The illness may develop over one or two days, but it can also rapidly progress in a matter of hours. Not everyone with meningitis will have the same symptoms. Children (over 2 years old) and adults with bacterial meningitis commonly have a severe headache, high fever, and neck stiffness. Other symptoms might include nausea, vomiting, discomfort looking into bright lights, confusion, and sleepiness. In both children and adults, there may be a rash of tiny, red-purple spots. These can occur anywhere on the body. The diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is based on a combination of symptoms and laboratory results.

140  How serious is bacterial meningitis? If it is diagnosed early and treated promptly, the majority of people make a complete recovery. In some cases it can be fatal or a person may be left with a permanent disability.  How is bacterial meningitis spread? Fortunately, none of the bacteria that cause meningitis are as contagious as diseases like the common cold or the flu, and they are not spread by casual contact or by simply breathing the air where a person with meningitis has been. They are spread when people exchange respiratory or throat secretions (such as by kissing, coughing, or sneezing). The germ does not cause meningitis in most people. Instead, most people become carriers of the germ for days, weeks, or even months. The bacteria rarely overcome the body’s immune system and cause meningitis or another serious illness.  How can bacterial meningitis be prevented? Maintaining healthy habits, like getting plenty of rest, can help prevent infection. Using good health practices such as covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing and washing your hands frequently with soap and water can also help stop the spread of the bacteria. It’s a good idea not to share food, drinks, utensils, toothbrushes, or cigarettes. Limit the number of persons you kiss. There are vaccines available to offer protection from some of the bacteria that can cause bacterial meningitis. The vaccines are safe and effective (85–90 percent). They can cause mild side effects, such as redness and pain at the injection site lasting up to two days. Immunity develops within seven to ten days after the vaccine is given and lasts for up to five years.  What should you do if you think you or a friend might have bacterial meningitis? You should seek prompt medical attention.  Where can you get more information? Your school nurse, family doctor, and the staff at your local or regional health department office are excellent sources for information on all communicable diseases. You may also call your local health department or Regional Department of State Health Services office to ask about a meningococcal vaccine. Additional information may also be found at the websites for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, http://www.cdc.gov, and the Department of State Health Services, http://www.dshs.state.tx.us. * Please note that the TDSHS requires at least one meningococcal vaccination between grades 7 and 12, and state guidelines recommend this vaccination be administered between age 11 and 12, with a booster dose at 16 years of age. Also note that entering college students must show, with limited exception, evidence of receiving a bacterial meningitis vaccination within the five-year period prior to enrolling in and taking courses at an institution of higher education. Please see the school nurse for more information, as this may affect a student who wishes to enroll in a dual credit course taken off campus. Also refer to Immunizations on page __62__ for more information.

141 Food Allergies (All Grade Levels) Alvin ISD requests to be notified when a student has been diagnosed with a food allergy, especially those allergies that could result in dangerous or possibly life-threatening reactions either by inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with the particular food. It is important to disclose the food to which the student is allergic, as well as the nature of the allergic reaction. Please contact the school nurse or campus principal if your child has a known food allergy or as soon as possible after any diagnosis of a food allergy. Alvin ISD has developed and annually reviews a food allergy management plan, which addresses employee training, dealing with common food allergens, and specific strategies for dealing with students diagnosed with severe food allergies. When the district receives information that a student has a food allergy that puts the student at risk for anaphylaxis, individual care plans will be developed to assist the student in safely accessing the school environment. The district’s food allergy management plan can be accessed at _www.alvinisd.net__. Also see policy FFAF and Celebrations on page __24__.

Head Lice (All Grade Levels) Head lice, although not an illness or a disease, is very common among children and is spread very easily through head-to-head contact during play, sports, or nap time and when children share things like brushes, combs, hats, and headphones. If careful observation indicates that a student has head lice, the school nurse will contact the student’s parent to determine whether the child will need to be picked up from school and to discuss a plan for treatment with an FDA- approved medicated shampoo or cream rinse that may be purchased from any drug or grocery store. After the student has undergone one treatment, the parent should check in with the school nurse to discuss the treatment used. The nurse can also offer additional recommendations, including subsequent treatments and how best to get rid of lice and prevent their return. To return to school, the child must be lice and nit free and must be accompanied by a parent to the school’s nurse’s office to be cleared before re-entry into the classroom. Students with head lice or nits shall be excused on the day the lice or nits are found and the day immediately following. Students may only receive 4 excused absences due to head lice during the school year. More information on head lice can be obtained from the TDSHS website at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/lice.shtm.

Physical Activity Requirements

Elementary School In accordance with policies at EHAB, EHAC, EHBG, and FFA, Alvin ISD will ensure that students in full-day prekindergarten through grade 5 engage in moderate or vigorous physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day or 135 minutes per week. For additional information on the district’s requirements and programs regarding elementary school student physical activity requirements, please see the principal.

142 Junior High/Middle School In accordance with policies at EHAB, EHAC, EHBG, and FFA, the district will ensure that students in middle or junior high school will engage in 30 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity per day for at least four semesters OR at least 225 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity within each two-week period for at least four semesters. For additional information on the district’s requirements and programs regarding junior high and middle school student physical activity requirements, please see the principal.

School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) (All Grade Levels) During the preceding school year, the district’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) held __4____ meetings. The duties of the SHAC range from recommending curriculum to developing strategies for integrating curriculum into a coordinated school health program encompassing issues such as school health services, counseling services, a safe and healthy school environment, recess recommendations, improving student fitness, mental health concerns, and employee wellness. See policies at BDF and EHAA. See Human Sexuality Instruction on page __81__ for additional information.

Student Wellness Policy/Wellness Plan (All Grade Levels) Alvin ISD is committed to encouraging healthy students and therefore has developed a board- adopted wellness policy at FFA (LOCAL) and corresponding plans and procedures to implement the policy. You are encouraged to contact the district for more information.

Other Health-Related Matters

Physical Fitness Assessment (Grades 3–12) Annually, Alvin ISD will conduct a physical fitness assessment of students in grades 3–12 who are enrolled in a physical education course or a course for which physical education credit is awarded. At the end of the school year, a parent may submit a written request to obtain the results of his or her child’s physical fitness assessment conducted during the school year.

Vending Machines (All Grade Levels) Alvin ISD has adopted and implemented the state and federal policies and guidelines for food service, including the guidelines to restrict student access to vending machines. For more information regarding these policies and guidelines, see the principal. See policies at CO and FFA.

143 Tobacco and e-Cigarettes Prohibited (All Grade Levels and All Others on School Property) Students are prohibited from possessing or using any type of tobacco product, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or any other electronic vaporizing device, while on school property at any time or while attending an off campus school-related activity. The district and its staff strictly enforce prohibitions against the use of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes or any other electronic vaporizing device, by students and all others on school property and at school-sponsored and school-related activities. See the Student Code of Conduct and policies at FNCD and GKA.

Asbestos Management Plan (All Grade Levels) ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Parents, Students, Faculty and Staff of Alvin Independent School District The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) requires all School Districts to notify parents, students, faculty, and other employees annually of the presence of asbestos in buildings and to inform them as to how it is being managed. AHERA also Requires that a management Plan be approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Alvin ISD’s Asbestos Management Plan was originally written and approved in 1988 and a licensed and accredited Inspector/Management Planner for asbestos conducted the last re- inspection All persons who perform asbestos inspections, repairs, or removal of asbestos containing material at district facilities are required to receive special training and conduct those activities in accordance with the state and federal laws. Copies of all individual Asbestos Management Plans for each school facility are available for review, during normal business hours, at the office of the respective school’s Principal and the district designated Asbestos Management Coordinator. If you wish to know more about how the district is managing asbestos in our buildings, please call the districts designated Asbestos Management Coordinator.

Jeff Wilson Compliance Coordinator Alvin ISD Maintenance & Operations Dept. 2200 Stapp Maxwell – Bldg A 281-245-2914

144 Pest Management Plan (All Grade Levels) ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Parents, Students, Faculty and Staff of Alvin Independent School District: As required by law, the Alvin I.S.D. is providing this notification that Alvin ISD periodically applies pesticides at school sites. Signs will be posted to meet requirements of TDA, Texas Structural Pest Control Service. Signs will be posted for scheduled treatments prior to any additional pesticide application. Additional information regarding the times and type of pesticide applications may be obtained from Alvin ISD’s Integrated Pest Management Coordinator: Jeff Wilson Complaince Coordinator 2200 Stapp Maxwell, Bldg A 281-245-2914

What is Integrated Pest Management? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a pest control method that uses alternatives to scheduled spraying of pesticides. Alvin I.S.D. has adopted an IPM program to reduce the use of chemicals and provide economical and effective pest suppression. It promotes reduced dependence on pesticides in school buildings and landscapes and the use of alternative methods for managing pests commonly found in schools.

Alvin ISD’s Policy It is the intent of Alvin I.S.D. to comply with the current Texas Structural Pest Control Service standards. The School Board has adopted a Pest Management Policy Statement which is based on generally accepted procedures for IPM, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency, including: Strategies that is compatible with human health and environmental protection; proper identification of pest problems; monitoring programs to determine when pests are present and when corrective actions are justified using non-chemical management strategies; and using the least toxic chemical controls when pesticides are necessary.

The Student’s Role The most important responsibility of the student is sanitation. Much of the prevention and reduction of pests at the school site depends on whether or not students clean up food leftovers, food in lockers, gum under desks, and paper clutter, etc. In addition, because students may observe the presence of pests, they should report any evidence of pests to their teachers. The more the students help, the better we can avoid the use of pesticides in our schools.

The Parent’s Role The parents’ first responsibility is to learn about IPM practices and follow them at home so that pest are not carried to school in notebooks, lunch boxes, clothing, or in children's hair. second, parents should be aware of the current pest management practices in their children’s schools. Our schools welcome questions from parents, so please feel free to contact us.

145 HOMELESS STUDENTS (All Grade Levels) For more information on services for homeless students, contact Alvin ISD’s homeless education liaison, Nekeisha Girdy, at 281-388-1130.

ILLNESS See Student Illness under Health-Related Matters on page __56__.

IMMUNIZATION (All Grade Levels) A student must be fully immunized against certain diseases or must present a certificate or statement that, for medical reasons or reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, the student will not be immunized. For exemptions based on reasons of conscience, only official forms issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), Immunization Branch, can be honored by the district. This form may be obtained by writing the TDSHS Immunization Branch (MC 1946), P.O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347; or online at https://corequest.dshs.texas.gov/. The form must be notarized and submitted to the principal or school nurse within 90 days of notarization. If the parent is seeking an exemption for more than one student in the family, a separate form must be provided for each student. The immunizations required are: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis; measles, mumps, and rubella; polio; hepatitis A; hepatitis B; varicella (chicken pox); and meningococcal. The school nurse can provide information on age-appropriate doses or on an acceptable physician-validated history of illness required by the TDSHS. Proof of immunization may be established by personal records from a licensed physician or public health clinic with a signature or rubber-stamp validation. If a student should not be immunized for medical reasons, the student or parent must present a certificate signed by a U.S. registered and licensed physician stating that, in the doctor’s opinion, the immunization required is medically contraindicated or poses a significant risk to the health and well-being of the student or a member of the student’s family or household. This certificate must be renewed yearly unless the physician specifies a life-long condition. As noted at Bacterial Meningitis, entering college students must also, with limited exception, furnish evidence of having received a bacterial meningitis vaccination within the five years prior to enrolling in and attending classes at an institution of higher education. A student wanting to enroll in a dual credit course taken off campus may be subject to this requirement. For further information, see policy FFAB (LEGAL) and the TDSHS website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/default.shtm.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (All Grade Levels)

Questioning of Students When law enforcement officers or other lawful authorities wish to question or interview a student at school, the principal will cooperate fully regarding the conditions of the interview, if the questioning or interview is part of a child abuse investigation. In other circumstances:

146  The principal will verify and record the identity of the officer or other authority and ask for an explanation of the need to question or interview the student at school.  The principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify the parents unless the interviewer raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection.  The principal ordinarily will be present unless the interviewer raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection.

Students Taken Into Custody State law requires Alvin ISD to permit a student to be taken into legal custody:  To comply with an order of the juvenile court.  To comply with the laws of arrest.  By a law enforcement officer if there is probable cause to believe the student has engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct in need of supervision.  By a probation officer if there is probable cause to believe the student has violated a condition of probation imposed by the juvenile court.  By an authorized representative of Child Protective Services, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, a law enforcement officer, or a juvenile probation officer, without a court order, under the conditions set out in the Family Code relating to the student’s physical health or safety.  To comply with a properly issued directive to take a student into custody. Before a student is released to a law enforcement officer or other legally authorized person, the principal will verify the officer’s identity and, to the best of his or her ability, will verify the official’s authority to take custody of the student. The principal will immediately notify the superintendent and will ordinarily attempt to notify the parent unless the officer or other authorized person raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection to notifying the parents. Because the principal does not have the authority to prevent or delay a student’s release to a law enforcement officer, any notification will most likely be after the fact.

Notification of Law Violations Alvin ISD is required by state law to notify:  All instructional and support personnel who have responsibility for supervising a student who has been taken into custody, arrested, or referred to the juvenile court for any felony offense or for certain misdemeanors.  All instructional and support personnel who have regular contact with a student who is thought to have committed certain offenses or who has been convicted, received deferred prosecution, received deferred adjudication, or was adjudicated for delinquent conduct for any felony offense or certain misdemeanors.

147  All appropriate district personnel in regards to a student who is required to register as a sex offender. For further information, see policies FL (LEGAL) and GRAA (LEGAL).

LEAVING CAMPUS (All Grade Levels) Please remember that student attendance is crucial to learning. We ask that appointments be scheduled outside of school hours as much as reasonably possible. Also note that picking up a child early on a regular basis results in missed opportunities for learning. Unless the principal has granted approval because of extenuating circumstances, a student will not regularly be released before the end of the school day. State rules require that parental consent be obtained before any student is allowed to leave campus for any part of the school day. The district has put the following procedures in place in order to document parental consent:  For students in elementary and middle school, a parent or otherwise authorized adult must come to the office and sign the student out. Please be prepared to show identification. Once an identity is verified, a campus representative will then call for the student or collect the student and bring him or her to the office. For safety purposes and stability of the learning environment, we cannot allow you to go to the classroom or other area unescorted to pick up the student. If the student returns to campus the same day, the parent or authorized adult must sign the student back in through the main office upon the student’s return. Documentation regarding the reason for the absence will also be required.  For students in high school, the same process will be followed. If the student’s parent will authorize the student to leave campus unaccompanied, a note provided by the parent must be submitted to the main office in advance of the absence, no later than two hours prior to the student’s need to leave campus. A phone call received from the parent may be accepted, but the school may ultimately require a note to be submitted for documentation purposes. Once the office has received information that the student’s parent consents to the student leaving campus, a pass will be issued to the student to hand to his or her teacher with the necessary information. The student must sign out through the main office and sign in upon his or her return, if the student returns the same day. If a student is 18 years of age or is an emancipated minor, the student may produce a note on his or her own behalf. Documentation regarding the reason for the absence will be required.  If a student becomes ill during the school day and the school nurse or other district personnel determines that the student should go home, the nurse will contact the student’s parent and document the parent’s wishes regarding release from school. Unless directed by the parent to release the student unaccompanied, the parent or other authorized adult must follow the sign-out procedures as listed above. If a student is allowed to leave campus by himself or herself, as permitted by the student’s parent, or if the student is age 18 or is an emancipated minor, the nurse will document the time of day the student was released. Under no circumstances will a child in elementary or middle school be released unaccompanied by a parent or adult authorized by the parent.

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At Any Other Time during the School Day Students are not authorized to leave campus during regular school hours for any other reason, except with the permission of the principal. Students who leave campus in violation of these rules will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS (All Grade Levels) A student with limited English proficiency (LEP), sometimes referred to as an English language learner (ELL) in certain state statutes and state rules, is entitled to receive specialized services from the district. To determine whether the student qualifies for services, a Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) will be formed, which will consist of both district personnel and at least one parent representative. The student’s parent must consent to any services recommended by the LPAC for a LEP student. However, pending the receipt of parental consent or denial of services, an eligible student will receive the services to which the student is entitled and eligible. In order to determine a student’s level of proficiency in English, the LPAC will use information from a variety of assessments. If the student qualifies for services and once a level of proficiency has been established, the LPAC will then designate instructional accommodations or additional special programs the student will require to eventually become proficient at grade level work in English. Ongoing assessments will be conducted to determine a student’s continued eligibility for the program. The LPAC will also determine whether certain accommodations are necessary for any state- mandated assessments. The STAAR-L, as mentioned at Standardized Testing on page __82__, may be administered to a LEP student, or, for a student up to grade 5, a Spanish version of STAAR. In limited circumstances, a student’s LPAC may exempt the student from an otherwise required state-mandated assessment or may waive certain graduation requirements related to the English I end-of-course (EOC) assessment. The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) will also be administered to LEP students who qualify for services. If a student is considered LEP and receives special education services because of a qualifying disability, the student’s ARD committee will make instructional and assessment decisions in conjunction with the LPAC.

LOST AND FOUND (All Grade Levels) A “lost and found” collection box is located in the campus office. If your child has lost an item, please encourage him or her to check the lost and found box. Alvin ISD discourages students from bringing to school personal items of high monetary value, as the district is not responsible for lost or stolen items. The campus will dispose of lost and found items at the end of each semester.

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Makeup Work Because of Absence (All Grade Levels) For any class missed, the teacher may assign the student makeup work based on the instructional objectives for the subject or course and the needs of the individual student in mastering the essential knowledge and skills or in meeting subject or course requirements. A student will be responsible for obtaining and completing the makeup work in a satisfactory manner and within the time specified by the teacher. A student who does not make up assigned work within the time allotted by the teacher will receive a grade of zero for the assignment. A student is encouraged to speak with his or her teacher if the student knows of an absence ahead of time, including absences for extracurricular activities, so that the teacher and student may plan any work that can be completed before or shortly after the absence. Please remember the importance of student attendance at school and that, even though absences may be excused or unexcused, all absences account for the 90 percent threshold in regards to the state laws surrounding “attendance for credit or final grade.” See also Attendance for Credit or Final Grade on page _20___. A student involved in an extracurricular activity must notify his or her teachers ahead of time about any absences. A student will be permitted to make up tests and to turn in projects due in any class missed because of absence. Teachers may assign a late penalty to any long-term project in accordance with time lines approved by the principal and previously communicated to students.

DAEP Makeup Work

Elementary and Middle/Junior High School Grade Levels

Grades 9–12 A high school student removed to a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) during the school year will have an opportunity to complete, before the beginning of the next school year, a foundation curriculum course in which the student was enrolled at the time of removal. Alvin ISD may provide the opportunity to complete the course through an alternative method, including a correspondence course, another distance learning option, or summer school. Alvin ISD will not charge the student for any method of completion provided by Alvin ISD. See policy FOCA (LEGAL).

In-school Suspension (ISS) Makeup Work (All Grade Levels) A student removed from the regular classroom to in-school suspension or another setting, other than a DAEP, will have an opportunity to complete before the beginning of the next school year each course the student was enrolled in at the time of removal from the regular classroom. The district may provide the opportunity by any method available, including a correspondence course, another distance learning option, or summer school. The district will not charge the student for any method of completion provided by the district. See policy FO (LEGAL).

150 MEDICINE AT SCHOOL (All Grade Levels) Alvin ISD will not purchase medication to give to a student. District employees will not give a student prescription medication, nonprescription medication, herbal substances, anabolic steroids, or dietary supplements, with the following exceptions: Only authorized employees, in accordance with policy FFAC, may administer:  Prescription medication, in the original, properly labeled container, provided by the parent, along with a written request.  Prescription medication from a properly labeled unit dosage container filled by a registered nurse or another qualified district employee from the original, properly labeled container.  Nonprescription medication, in the original, properly labeled container, provided by the parent along with a written request.  Herbal or dietary supplements provided by the parent only if required by the student’s individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan for a student with disabilities. Students whose schedules provide for regular time spent outdoors, including for recess and physical education classes, should apply sunscreen before coming to school. For students at the elementary level, the student’s teacher or other district personnel will apply sunscreen to a student’s exposed skin if the student brings the sunscreen to school and requests assistance with the application of the sunscreen. Nothing prohibits a student at this level from applying his or her own sunscreen if the student is capable of doing so. For students at the secondary level, a student may possess and apply sunscreen when necessary. If the student will need assistance with this application, please address the need for assistance with the school nurse. Whether a student is at the elementary or secondary level, if sunscreen needs to be administered to treat any type of medical condition, this should be handled through communication with the school nurse so that the district is made aware of any safety and medical issues. A student with asthma or severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) may be permitted to possess and use prescribed asthma or anaphylaxis medication at school or school-related events only if he or she has written authorization from his or her parent and a physician or other licensed health-care provider. The student must also demonstrate to his or her physician or health-care provider and to the school nurse the ability to use the prescribed medication, including any device required to administer the medication. If the student has been prescribed asthma or anaphylaxis medication for use during the school day, the student and parents should discuss this with the school nurse and principal. In accordance with a student’s individual health plan for management of diabetes, a student with diabetes will be permitted to possess and use monitoring and treatment supplies and equipment while at school or at a school-related activity. See the school nurse or principal for information. See policy FFAF (LEGAL).

151 Psychotropic Drugs A psychotropic drug is a substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or as a component of a medication. It is intended to have an altering effect on perception, emotion, or behavior and is commonly described as a mood- or behavior-altering substance. Teachers and other Alvin ISD employees may discuss a student’s academic progress or behavior with the student’s parents or another employee as appropriate; however, they are not permitted to recommend use of psychotropic drugs. Alvin ISD employee who is a registered nurse, an advanced nurse practitioner, a physician, or a certified or credentialed mental health professional can recommend that a student be evaluated by an appropriate medical practitioner, if appropriate. For further information, see policy FFAC.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (All Grade Levels) In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Alvin ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law, in providing education services, activities, and programs, including CTE programs, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following district representatives have been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements:  Title IX Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment or gender-based harassment: contact Administrative Services at 281- 245-2140.  ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability: Contact Special Services at 281-245-2952  All other concerns regarding discrimination: See the superintendent, Buck Gilcrease 301 East House St, Alvin, Texas 77511 See policies FB (LOCAL) and FFH (LOCAL).

NONTRADITIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (All Grade Levels) Students may be nominated by teachers, counselors, parents, or any other interested persons. All testing for the program is based on the state definition and Board-approved program. Written parental consent shall be obtained prior to any testing or screening. Final selection is determined by a selection committee based on a set of criteria approved by the Board. For further information, please contact the campus GT specialist or see Policy EHBB (Local).

152 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT (All Grade Levels)

Working Together Both experience and research tell us that a child’s education succeeds best when there is good communication and a strong partnership between home and school. Your involvement in this partnership may include:  Encouraging your child to put a high priority on education and working with your child on a daily basis to make the most of the educational opportunities the school provides.  Ensuring that your child completes all homework assignments and special projects and comes to school each day prepared, rested, and ready to learn.  Becoming familiar with all of your child’s school activities and with the academic programs, including special programs, offered in the district.  Discussing with the school counselor or principal any questions you may have about the options and opportunities available to your child.  Reviewing the requirements and options for graduation with your child in middle school and again while your child is enrolled in high school.  Monitoring your child’s academic progress and contacting teachers as needed. See Academic Counseling on page _30___.  Attending scheduled conferences and requesting additional conferences as needed. To schedule a telephone or in-person conference with a teacher, school counselor, or principal, please call the school office for an appointment. The teacher will usually return your call or meet with you during his or her conference period or before or after school. See Report Cards/Progress Reports and Conferences on page __75__.  Becoming a school volunteer. For further information, see policy GKG and Volunteers on page __92__.  Participating in campus parent organizations such as: PTO, PTA. booster clubs, etc.  Serving as a parent representative on the district-level or campus-level planning committees, assisting in the development of educational goals and plans to improve student achievement. For further information, see policies at BQA and BQB.  Serving on the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), assisting the district in ensuring local community values are reflected in health education instruction and other wellness issues. See policies at BDF, EHAA, FFA, and information in this handbook at School Health Advisory Council on page _59___.

153  Serving on a committee to determine criteria to be used to evaluate the overall performance of the district and each campus in community and student engagement. For further information, please contact the campus principal.  Being aware of the school’s ongoing bullying and harassment prevention efforts.  Contacting school officials if you are concerned with your child’s emotional or mental well-being.  Attending board meetings to learn more about Alvin ISD’s operations. Board Meetings are currently held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the Central Office Board Room, 301 East House St. Alvin, Texas 77511. See policies at BE and BED for more information.

Parent Involvement Coordinator For information on The Parent Involvement Coordinator, contact Special Services at 281-245- 2952.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS / HEALTH SCREENINGS

Athletics’ Participation (Secondary Grade Levels Only) A student who wishes to participate in, or continue participation in, the district’s athletics program governed by the UIL must submit certification from a health-care provider authorized under UIL rules that the student has been examined and is physically able to participate in the athletic program. This examination is required to be submitted annually to the district.

Other Exams and Screenings (All Grade Levels) Students are required to undergo a risk assessment for type 2 diabetes at the same time the district screens students for hearing and vision issues, or for abnormal spinal curvatures. Also see policy FFAA.

PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE AND A MINUTE OF SILENCE (All Grade Levels) Each school day, students will recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas flag. Parents may submit a written request to the principal to excuse their child from reciting a pledge. See Reciting the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags on page __7__. State law requires that one minute of silence follow recitation of the pledges. Each student may choose to reflect, pray, meditate, or engage in any other silent activity during that minute so long as the silent activity does not interfere with or distract others. In addition, state law requires that each campus provide for the observance of one minute of silence at the beginning of the first class period when September 11 falls on a regular school day in remembrance of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. See policy EC for more information.

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PRAYER (All Grade Levels) Each student has a right to individually, voluntarily, and silently pray or meditate in school in a manner that does not disrupt instructional or other activities of the school. The school will not encourage, require, or coerce a student to engage in or to refrain from such prayer or meditation during any school activity.

PROMOTION AND RETENTION A student will be promoted only on the basis of academic achievement or demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter of the course or grade level, the recommendation of the student’s teacher, the score received on any criterion-referenced or state-mandated assessment, and any other necessary academic information as determined by the district. In addition, at certain grade levels a student—with limited exceptions—will be required to pass the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), if the student is enrolled in a public Texas school on any day between January 1 and the date of the first administration of the STAAR.

Elementary and Middle/Junior High Grade Levels In order to be promoted to grade 6, students enrolled in grade 5 must perform satisfactorily on the mathematics and reading sections of the grade 5 assessment in English or Spanish. In order to be promoted to grade 9, students enrolled in grade 8 must perform satisfactorily on the mathematics and reading sections of the grade 8 assessment in English. If a student in grade 5 or 8 is enrolled in a course that earns high school credit and for which an end-of-course (EOC) assessment will be administered, the student will not be subject to the promotion requirements described above for the relevant grade 5 or 8 assessment. If a student in grades 3–8 is enrolled in a class or course intended for students above his or her current grade level in which the student will be administered a state-mandated assessment, the student will be required to take an applicable state mandated assessment only for the course in which he or she is enrolled, unless otherwise required to do so by federal law. See Standardized Testing on page __80__. A student in grade 5 or 8 will have two additional opportunities to take a failed assessment. If a student fails a second time, a grade placement committee, consisting of the principal or designee, the teacher, and the student’s parent, will determine the additional special instruction the student will receive. After a third failed attempt, the student will be retained; however, the parent can appeal this decision to the committee. In order for the student to be promoted, based on standards previously established by the district, the decision of the committee must be unanimous and the student must complete additional special instruction before beginning the next grade level. Whether the student is retained or promoted, an educational plan for the student will be designed to enable the student to perform at grade level by the end of the next school year. See policy EIE.

155 Certain students—some with disabilities and some with limited English proficiency—may be eligible for exemptions, accommodations, or deferred testing. For more information, see the principal, school counselor, or special education director. Parents of a student at or above grade level 3 who does not perform satisfactorily on his or her state-mandated exams will be notified that their child will participate in special instructional programs designed to improve performance. The student may be required to participate in this instruction before or after normal school hours or outside of the normal school year. Failure of a student to attend these programs may result in violations of required school attendance as well as the student not being promoted to the next grade level. A Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) will be prepared for any student at the middle school or junior high level who did not perform satisfactorily on a state-mandated assessment or is determined by the district as not likely to earn a high school diploma before the fifth school year following enrollment in grade 9. The PGP will be designed and implemented by a school counselor, teacher, or other staff member designated by the principal. The plan will, among other items, identify the student’s educational goals, address the parent’s educational expectations for the student, and outline an intensive instruction program for the student. For additional information, see the school counselor or principal and policy EIF (LEGAL). For a student receiving special education services, the student’s IEP may serve as the student’s PGP and would therefore be developed by the student’s ARD committee. For information related to the development of personal graduation plans for high school students, see Personal Graduation Plans for Students under the Foundation Graduation Program on page __53__.

High School Grade Levels To earn credit in a course, a student must receive a grade of at least 70 based on course-level or grade-level standards. A student in grades 9–12 will be advanced a grade level based on the number of course credits earned. Also see Grade Level Classification on page __48__. Students will also have multiple opportunities to retake EOC assessments. See Graduation on page __49__ and Standardized Testing on page __80__ for more information about EOC assessments.

RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL See Leaving Campus on page __64__.

156 REPORT CARDS / PROGRESS REPORTS AND CONFERENCES (All Grade Levels) Report cards with each student’s grades or performance and absences in each class or subject are issued to parents at least once every __9__ weeks. At the end of the of the 3rd and 6th week of a none-week grading period, students are given a written progress report which they are to share with their parents. If the student receives a grade lower than 70 in any class or subject at the end of a grading period, the parent will be requested to schedule a conference with the teacher of that class or subject. See Working Together on page __71__ for how to schedule a conference. Teachers follow grading guidelines that have been approved by the principal pursuant to the board-adopted policy and are designed to reflect each student’s relative mastery of each assignment for the grading period, semester, or course. State law provides that a test or course grade issued by a teacher cannot be changed unless the board determines that the grade was arbitrary or contains an error, or that the teacher did not follow Alvin ISD’s grading policy. See policy EIA (LOCAL) and Grading Guidelines on page __48__. Questions about grade calculation should first be discussed with the teacher; if the question is not resolved, the student or parent may request a conference with the principal in accordance with FNG (LOCAL). The report card or unsatisfactory progress report will state whether tutorials are required for a student who receives a grade lower than 70 in a class or subject. Report cards and unsatisfactory progress reports must be signed by the parent and returned to the school within __3__ days.

RETALIATION See Dating Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation on page __32__.

SAFETY (All Grade Levels) Student safety on campus, at school-related events, and on district vehicles is a high priority of Alvin ISD. Although the Alvin ISD has implemented safety procedures, the cooperation of students is essential to ensuring school safety. A student is expected to:  Avoid conduct that is likely to put the student or others at risk.  Follow the behavioral standards in this handbook and the Student Code of Conduct, as well as any additional rules for behavior and safety set by the principal, teachers, or bus drivers.  Remain alert to and promptly report to a teacher or the principal any safety hazards, such as intruders on campus or threats made by any person toward a student or staff member.

157  Know emergency evacuation routes and signals.  Follow immediately the instructions of teachers, bus drivers, and other Alvin ISD employees who are overseeing the welfare of students.  Remain alert to and promptly report to a teacher or the principal any safety hazards, such as intruders on campus or threats made by any person toward a student or staff member.  Know emergency evacuation routes and signals.  Follow immediately the instructions of teachers, bus drivers, and other district employees who are overseeing the welfare of students.

Accident Insurance Soon after the school year begins, parents will have the opportunity to purchase low-cost accident insurance that would help meet medical expenses in the event of injury to their child.

Preparedness Drills: Evacuation, Severe Weather, and Other Emergencies From time to time, students, teachers, and other district employees will participate in preparedness drills of emergency procedures. When the command is given or alarm is sounded, students need to follow the direction of teachers or others in charge quickly, quietly, and in an orderly manner. The safety of students is our first priority. Therefore, in certain emergencies procedures are implemented to protect their safety. Please understand that a school may be placed in “lockdown” of “shelter-in-place” in an extreme emergency. Lockdown procedures are implemented due to either an on-campus or off-campus emergency. When these procedures are enacted, access to the school is denied: therefore parents will not be allowed to pick their child up from school until Alvin ISD police gives their approval. It is very important in these situations that parents cooperate fully with all campus policies.

Emergency Medical Treatment and Information If a student has a medical emergency at school or a school-related activity when the parent cannot be reached, the school may have to rely on previously provided written parental consent to obtain emergency medical treatment, and information about allergies to medications, foods, insect bites, etc. Therefore, parents are asked each year to complete an emergency care consent form. Parents should keep emergency care information up-to-date (name of doctor, emergency phone numbers, allergies, etc.). Please contact the school nurse to update any information that the nurse or the teacher needs to know.

158 Emergency School-Closing Information Each year, parents are asked to complete an emergency release form to provide contact information in the event that school is dismissed early or opening is delayed because of severe weather or another emergency, or if the campus must restrict access due to a security threat. Tune to local news radio and television stations for school closing information: Television Stations include: www.click2houston.com, www.khou.com, www.abc13.com, www.myfoxhouston.com Radio Stations include: 610AM, 740AM (KTRH), 89.3FM (KSBJ), 93FM (KKBQ), 100.3FM

SAT, ACT, AND OTHER STANDARDIZED TESTS See Standardized Testing on page __80__.

SCHEDULE CHANGES (Middle/Junior High and High School Grade Levels)

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Use by Students Before and After School (All Grade Levels) Certain areas of the school will be accessible to students before and after school for specific purposes. Students are required to remain in the area where their activity is scheduled to take place. The following areas are open to students before school.  Cafeteria (All Schools)  Horseshoe in front of Auditorium (AHS)  Pavilion AHS or MHS Unless the teacher or sponsor overseeing an activity gives permission, a student will not be permitted to go to another area of the building or campus. After dismissal of school in the afternoon, unless a student is involved in an activity under the supervision of a teacher or other authorized employee or adult, or unless students are granted permission to remain on campus in accordance with policy FNAB, students must leave campus immediately.

Conduct Before and After School (All Grade Levels) Teachers and administrators have full authority over student conduct at before- or after-school activities on Alvin ISD premises and at school-sponsored events off Alvin ISD premises, such as play rehearsals, club meetings, athletic practices, and special study groups or tutorials. Students are subject to the same rules of conduct that apply during the instructional day and will be subject to consequences established by the Student Code of Conduct or any stricter standards of behavior established by the sponsor for extracurricular participants.

159 Use of Hallways during Class Time (All Grade Levels) Loitering or standing in the halls during class is not permitted. During class time, a student must have a hall pass to be outside the classroom for any purpose. Failure to obtain a pass will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

Cafeteria Services (All Grade Levels) Alvin ISD participates in the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program and offers students nutritionally balanced meals daily in accordance with standards set forth in state and federal law. Free and reduced-price meals are available based on financial need or household situation. Information about a student’s participation is confidential; however, disclosure of a student’s eligibility may be made without prior notice or consent to programs, activities, and individuals that are specifically authorized access under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA), which is the law that sets forth the disclosure limits for the district’s child nutrition programs. A student’s name, eligibility status, and other information may be disclosed to certain agencies as authorized under the NSLA to facilitate the enrollment of eligible children in Medicaid or the state children’s health insurance program (CHIP) unless the student’s parent notifies the district that a student’s information should not be disclosed. A parent’s decision will not affect the child’s eligibility for free and reduced price meals or free milk. .To purchase breakfast or lunch in the cafeteria, students must deposit money into their account at school or at www.parentonline.net to register for balance reminders and to make payments online ($1.75 per transaction to deposit money-other services are free). Currently breakfast/lunch prices are: breakfast $1.25 at all grade levels, Lunch $2.25 at the elementary level and $2.75 at the secondary level. Reduced price lunches and of course free lunches remain the same. Parents are strongly encouraged to continually monitor their child’s meal account balance. When a student’s meal account is depleted, the district will notify the parent. The student will be allowed to continue purchasing meals for up to __1__ day or up to $_4.00_, whichever occurs first, and the district will present the parent with a schedule of repayments for any outstanding account balance. If the district is unable to work out and agreement with the student’s parent on replenishment of the student’s meal account and payment of any outstanding balance, the student will receive an alternative meal. Alvin ISD now accepts applications for the free and reduced lunch program online. Just go to https://foodsevapp.alvinisd.net to apply. Alvin ISD follow the federal and state guidelines regarding foods of minimal nutritional value being served or sold on school premises during the school day. For more information, see policy CO (LEGAL)

160 Library (All Grade Levels) The library is a learning laboratory with books, computers, magazines, and other materials available for classroom assignments, projects, and reading or listening pleasure. The library may be open for independent student use outside of the normal school day. Please contact your student’s home campus for available times.

Meetings of Non-curriculum-Related Groups (Secondary Grade Levels Only) Student-organized, student-led non-curriculum-related groups are permitted to meet during the hours designated by the principal before and after school. These groups must comply with the requirements of policy FNAB (LOCAL). A list of these groups is available in the principal’s office.

SEARCHES In the interest of promoting student safety and attempting to ensure that schools are safe and drug free, Alvin ISD officials may from time to time conduct searches. Such searches are conducted without a warrant and as permitted by law.

Students’ Desks and Lockers (All Grade Levels) Students’ desks and lockers are school property and remain under the control and jurisdiction of the school even when assigned to an individual student. Students are fully responsible for the security and contents of their assigned desks and lockers. Students must be certain that their lockers are locked, and that the combinations are not available to others. Searches of desks or lockers may be conducted at any time there is reasonable suspicion to believe that they contain articles or materials prohibited by policy, whether or not a student is present. The parent will be notified if any prohibited items are found in the student’s desk or locker.

Student Parking Permit Information 1. How to get a Permit a) Student must be clear of fines/fees/parking tickets b) Fill out the Student Vehicle Registration form 2. What Information is Required a) Driver’s License b) Copy of insurance for the vehicle being driven c) Completed form. Incomplete forms will not accepted. d) License plate number of the vehicle

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3. Where To Buy A Permit a) High School Office b) Police Dispatch Office at Alvin ISD Police Headquarters 2790 S. Hwy 6, Alvin Safety and Technology Center. 4. Where Does The Sticker Go a) Left inside windshield above the registration sticker 5. Where to Park a) Designated Student Parking Only i) AHS – Gym III/Stadium/FAC lots ONLY. No parking in the North Lot, Vocational Lot, Cafeteria Lot, designated visitor spaces or on the streets or the business parking lots surrounding the school or at a friend’s house. NO OFF CAMPUS PARKING ALLOWED ii) MHS – Student parking lot ONLY. No parking in the Staff, Visitor or Day Care lots. NO OFF CAMPUS PARKING ALLOWED 6. Temporary Parking Permits a) If a different vehicle has to be driven, obtain a temporary permit as soon as you get to school from the school office or the Police Dispatch Office 7. Paying Parking Tickets a) Paid by check, cash or money order at the Police Dispatch Office or by check or money order by mail. Exact change only. b) If a ticket is issued for no valid parking permit and the vehicle was in a student lot, the ticket will be dismissed if a permit is purchased for cited vehicle. Only 1 ticket will be dismissed. You are responsible for all others. 8. Contesting Tickets a) Fill out the appropriate form. Drop off at the Police Dispatch office. Form will be forwarded to an Alvin ISD Police Supervisor for consideration. The citation can either be: i) Withdrawn – Ticket(s) will be dismissed ii) Conditional/Modification – Will state on the form iii) Enforce/Collection – Ticket(s) will have to be paid in full 9. Parking Permit Revocation a) Students caught off-campus during school hours will have their parking permit revoked and will not be allowed to park on campus for a minimum of three weeks after revocation b) Students may purchase a new permit after the three week revocation period has elapsed for $25.00

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Telecommunications and Other Electronic Devices (All Grade Levels) Use of district-owned equipment and its network systems is not private and will be monitored by the district. See policy CQ for more information. Any searches of personal telecommunications or other personal electronic devices will be conducted in accordance with law, and the device may be confiscated in order to perform a lawful search. A confiscated device may be turned over to law enforcement to determine whether a crime has been committed. See policy FNF (LEGAL) and Electronic Devices and Technology Resources on page __41__ for more information.

Vehicles on Campus (Secondary Grade Levels Only) A student has full responsibility for the security and content of his or her vehicle parked on Alvin ISD property and must make certain that it is locked and that the keys are not given to others. See also the Student Code of Conduct. Vehicles parked on Alvin ISD property are under the jurisdiction of the district. School officials may search any vehicle any time there is reasonable suspicion to do so, with or without the permission of the student. If a vehicle subject to search is locked, the student will be asked to unlock the vehicle. If the student refuses, the student’s parent will be contacted. If a search is also refused by the student’s parent, Alvin ISD will turn the matter over to law enforcement. Alvin ISD may, in certain circumstances, contact law enforcement even if permission to search is granted.

Trained Dogs (All Grade Levels) Alvin ISD will use trained dogs to alert school officials to the presence of prohibited or illegal items, including drugs and alcohol. At any time, trained dogs may be used around lockers and the areas around vehicles parked on school property. Searches of classrooms, common areas, or student belongings may also be conducted by trained dogs when students are not present. An item in a classroom, a locker, or a vehicle to which a trained dog alerts may be searched by school officials.

Drug-Testing (Secondary Grade Levels Only) For further information, see policy FNF (LOCAL). Also see Steroids on page __84__.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT See Dating Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation on page __32__.

163 SPECIAL PROGRAMS (All Grade Levels) Alvin ISD provides special programs for gifted and talented students, homeless students, bilingual students, migrant students, students with limited English proficiency or who are English language learners, students diagnosed with dyslexia, and students with disabilities. The coordinator of each program can answer questions about eligibility requirements, as well as programs and services offered in Alvin ISD or by other organizations. A student or parent with questions about these programs should contact Special Services at 281-245-2952 and request the director in charge of the program you are seeking information. While PreAP/AP courses are open to all students, counselors, parents, ARD committees and Section 504 committees should note that these are high-level academic classes. In order to be eligible for accommodations in a PreAP class, the student who receives accommodations as a part of their individual education plan (IEP) or individual accommodation plan (IAP), must be eligible for the same accommodation in a general education course. Accommodations may not alter the content or standards of the course. The following guidelines shall be applicable to all special education and Section 504 students who elect to enroll in PreAP/AP courses:  Students who receive special education or Section 504 services shall have equal opportunity to participate in PreAP/AP courses.  Accommodations for students who receive special education or Section 504 services may not alter the content or the academic standards of the PreAP/AP course. Thus certain accommodations may include, but are not limited to the following: o Extended tome for testing o Preferential seating o Opportunity to repeat/explain instructions o Assignment notebook o Behavior intervention plan o Assistive technology as outlined in the IEP or IAP  The following are examples of accommodations that may alter the content of the standards of the course and may not be allowed: o Reduced assignments o Special projects in lieu of assignments o Exam of reduced length o Open book exams o Any reduction of content or standards of the course o Reduced mastery standards

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Secondary Grade Levels

SAT/ACT (Scholastic Aptitude Test and American College Test) Many colleges require either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) for admission. Students are encouraged to talk with the school counselor early during their junior year to determine the appropriate exam to take; these exams are usually taken at the end of the junior year. The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) and ACT-Aspire are the corresponding preparatory and readiness assessments for the SAT and ACT, and more information can be obtained on these assessments from the school counselor. Note that participation in these assessments may qualify a student to receive a performance acknowledgment on his or her transcript under the foundation graduation program and may qualify as a substitute for an end-of-course testing requirement in certain circumstances. A student’s performance at a certain level on the SAT or ACT also makes the student eligible for automatic admission to a Texas public institution of higher education.

TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Assessment Prior to enrollment in a Texas public college or university, most students must take a standardized test called the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment. The purpose of the TSI assessment is to assess the reading, mathematics, and writing skills that entering freshmen-level students should have if they are to perform effectively in undergraduate certificate or degree programs in Texas public colleges and universities. This assessment may be required before a student enrolls in a dual-credit course offered through the district as well. Achieving certain benchmark scores on this assessment for college readiness may also waive certain end-of-course assessment requirements in limited circumstances.

STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness)

Grades 3–8 In addition to routine tests and other measures of achievement, students at certain grade levels are required to take the state assessment, called STAAR, in the following subjects:  Mathematics, annually in grades 3–8  Reading, annually in grades 3–8  Writing, including spelling and grammar, in grades 4 and 7  Science in grades 5 and 8  Social Studies in grade 8 Successful performance on the reading and math assessments in grades 5 and 8 is required by law, unless the student is enrolled in a reading or math course intended for students above the student’s current grade level, in order for the student to be promoted to the next grade level. See Promotion and Retention on page _73___ for additional information.

165 STAAR-A will be available for an eligible student with a Section 504 accommodation plan who has been identified with dyslexia or a related disorder, as well as for a student receiving special education services, if the student meets state-established criteria and requires certain instructional and assessment accommodations on a routine basis. STAAR Alternate 2, for students receiving special education services who meet certain state- established criteria, will be available for eligible students, as determined by the student’s ARD committee. STAAR-L is a linguistically accommodated assessment that is available for certain limited English proficient (LEP) students, as determined by the student’s Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC). A Spanish version of STAAR is also available to students through grade 5 who need this accommodation.

High School Courses—End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments STAAR end-of-course (EOC) assessments are administered for the following courses:  Algebra I  English I and English II,  Biology  United States History Satisfactory performance on the applicable assessments will be required for graduation, unless otherwise waived or substituted as allowed by state law and rules. There are three testing windows during the year in which a student may take an EOC assessment, which will occur during the fall, spring, and summer months. If a student does not meet satisfactory performance, the student will have additional opportunities to retake the assessment. STAAR-A will be available for an eligible student with a Section 504 accommodation plan who has been identified with dyslexia or a related disorder, as well as for a student receiving special education services, if the student meets state-established criteria and requires certain instructional and assessment accommodations on a routine basis. STAAR Alternate 2, for students receiving special education services who meet certain criteria established by the state, will be available for eligible students, as determined by the student’s ARD committee. A student’s ARD committee for students receiving special education services will determine whether successful performance on the EOC assessments will be required for graduation within the parameters identified in state rules and the student’s personal graduation plan. STAAR-L, which is a linguistically accommodated assessment, will be available for students who have been determined to be limited English proficient (LEP) and who require this type of testing accommodation. Also see Graduation on page __49__ for additional information.

166 STEROIDS (Secondary Grade Levels Only) State law prohibits students from possessing, dispensing, delivering, or administering an anabolic steroid. Anabolic steroids are for medical use only, and only a physician can prescribe use. Body building, muscle enhancement, or the increase of muscle bulk or strength through the use of an anabolic steroid or human growth hormone by a healthy student is not a valid medical use and is a criminal offense. Students participating in UIL athletic competition may be subject to random steroid testing. More information on the UIL testing program may be found on the UIL website at http://www.uiltexas.org/health/steroid-information.

STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE (All Grade Levels) In an effort to provide educational stability, Alvin ISD strives to assist any student who is currently placed or newly placed in foster care (temporary or permanent custody of the state) with the enrollment and registration process, as well as other educational services throughout the student’s enrollment in Alvin ISD. Please contact Gay McDaniel at 301 East House St. Alvin, Texas 77511 at 281-388-1130, who has been designated as the district’s foster care liaison.

STUDENT SPEAKERS (All Grade Levels) All Alvin ISD events are approved by the principal, superintendent, or school board. If a student meets the eligibility criteria and wishes to introduce one of the school events listed above, the student should submit his or her name in accordance with policy FNA (LOCAL). See policy FNA (LOCAL) regarding other speaking opportunities and Graduation on page ___49_ for information related to student speakers at graduation ceremonies.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION (All Grade Levels) If you are worried that your child may be using or is in danger of experimenting, using, or abusing illegal drugs or other prohibited substances, please contact the school counselor. The school counselor can provide you with a list of community resources that may be of assistance to you. The TDSHS maintains information regarding children’s mental health and substance abuse intervention services on its website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhsa-child-adolescent-services/.

SUICIDE AWARENESS (All Grade Levels) Alvin ISD is committed to partnering with parents to support the healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral development of its students. If you are concerned about your child, please access http://www.texassuicideprevention.org or contact the school counselor for more information related to suicide prevention services available in your area.

167 SUMMER SCHOOL (All Grade Levels) Summer school is held each year at alternating Alvin ISD campuses at the high school, junior high and elementary levels. Courses offered in summer school are dependent upon interest or need. Please contact his or her child’s principal, assistant principal, or counselor for more details.

TARDIES (All Grade Levels) A student who is tardy may be assigned to discipline. Repeated instances of tardiness will result in more severe disciplinary action, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. High School and Junior High Levels Tardiness in excess of 10 minutes within a class period is an absence. The student could be assigned discipline for truancy which may include filing attendance charges with the appropriate court. Elementary Level A student is considered tardy to school at 8:01am. Tardiness or early removal from class in excess of 15 minutes is considered an absence and may result in Parent Contributing to Non- Attendance charges.

TEXTBOOKS, ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS, TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS (All Grade Levels) Textbooks and other Alvin ISD-approved instructional materials are provided to students free of charge for each subject or class. Any books must be covered by the student, as directed by the teacher, and treated with care. Electronic textbooks and technological equipment may also be provided to students, depending on the course and course objectives. A student who is issued a damaged item should report the damage to the teacher. Any student failing to return an item in acceptable condition loses the right to free textbooks and technological equipment until the item is returned or the damage paid for by the parent; however, the student will be provided the necessary instructional resources and equipment for use at school during the school day.

TRANSFERS Inter-district Transfers A non-resident student shall not be permitted to attend district schools with the exception of the following:  A resident student who becomes a non-resident in the course of the same semester.  The student is a child of a non-resident district employee. The employee must apply for the transfer and must do so each year. No tuition applies.

168 Intra-district Transfers Students are assigned to schools in the attendance areas they reside. A request for Intra-district transfer may be made by filling out an application available from campus principal or the Executive Director of Administrative Services, Kevon Wells, at 281-388-1130. All transfers must be completed by the set Alvin ISD deadlines and are renewed annually. Any transfer may be revoked based on student conduct and attendance. See policy FDB (LOCAL). The principal is authorized to transfer a student from one classroom to another. See Safety Transfers/Assignments, on page __13__, Bullying, on page __22__, and Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need Special Education Services, on page __15__, for other transfer options.

TRANSPORTATION (All Grade Levels)

School-Sponsored Trips Students who participate in school-sponsored trips are required to use transportation provided by the school to and from the event. As approved by the principal, a coach or sponsor of an extracurricular activity may establish procedures related to making an exception to this requirement when a parent requests that the student be released to the parent or to another adult designated by the parent.

Buses and Other School Vehicles Alvin ISD makes school bus transportation available to all students living two or more miles from school. This service is provided at no cost to students. Bus routes and stops will be designated annually, and any subsequent changes will be posted at the school and on the district’s website. For the safety of the operator of the vehicle and all passengers, students must board buses or other vehicles only at authorized stops, and drivers must unload passengers only at authorized stops. A parent may also designate a child-care facility or grandparent’s residence as the regular pickup and drop-off location for his or her child. The designated facility or residence must be on an approved stop on an approved route. For information on bus routes and stops or to designate an alternate pickup or drop-off location, you may contact transportation at 281-245-3101. See the Student Code of Conduct for provisions regarding transportation to the DAEP. Students are expected to assist Alvin ISD staff in ensuring that buses remain in good condition and that transportation is provided safely. When riding in Alvin ISD vehicles, including buses, students are held to behavioral standards established in this handbook and the Student Code of Conduct. General Rules  Parents, Guardians, and other non-bus riders are not allowed on board a school bus without the permission of the School Bus Driver.

 Parents, Guardians, and other non-bus riders will not engage a School Bus Driver or student passenger in any way which impedes and/or disrupts transportation.

169  Students are to follow all lawful instructions and directions of the School Bus Driver and/or Monitor.  Students will adhere to the Student Code of Conduct as published by the District, and as applicable to the student’s grade.  Students will comply with the Standardized Student Dress Code Guidelines as published by the District. Loading and Unloading a School Bus  Students are expected to be at their designated bus stop ten (10) minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time.  Students will load and unload from their designated stop only.

 School Buses cannot return to a designated stop to pick up students after an attempt has already been made.  Students will board a bus only when signaled by the School Bus Driver.

 Upon unloading from a bus, students will not re-board the bus, unless otherwise directed by the School Bus Driver.

While Riding on a School Bus  Students will be seated as directed by the School Bus Driver and remained seated while the bus is in motion.

 Students will sit facing forward in the bus, their feet on (or toward) the floor, and out of the aisle way.

 All school supplies, loose items, or other carry-on articles (including band instruments) will be secured in a backpack or other applicable container and placed in the student’s lap, or stored under the seat.

 Students will keep all parts of their body inside the bus.

 Students will not yell, scream, or otherwise speak in a manner as to distract the School Bus Driver. When crossing a railroad track, students must remain absolutely quiet.

 Students are permitted to carry and consume water as long as it is in a clear plastic container.

 Any damage caused by a student to a school bus or other District property is subject to liability of the parent.

 In the event of an emergency, students will follow the directions given by the School Bus Driver.

170 Penalties The Transportation Department is authorized to issue “Bus Safety Reports” for student violations. Serious Offenses - The following are penalties that may be invoked for serious offenses, as outlined in the District’s “Student Code of Conduct”:  Permanent revocation of bus transportation service privileges.  Immediate and/or long term suspensions.  Immediate suspensions may not afford an opportunity for immediate parent notification.  A parent conference may be required prior to consideration for lifting a suspension and resuming bus transportation service.

Other Offenses - The following are penalties that may be invoked for other offenses:  1st Notice: A written warning will be issued with parental notification.

 2nd Notice: Probation or one (1) day suspension will be issued with both parental and school notification.

 3rd Notice: A three (3) day suspension will be issued with both parental and school notification.

 4th Notice: A five (5) day suspension will be issued with both parental and school notification.

 5th Notice: A ten (10) day suspension will be issued with both parental and school notification.

 6th Notice: The student will be suspended for the remainder of the semester.

Subsequent Offenses – Subsequent offenses may result in a long term suspensions up to a full school year in length. A parent conference may be required prior to consideration for lifting a suspension and resuming bus transportation service. Appeal Procedures The Director of Transportation or designee shall report each bus suspension to the parent. In the event a parent believes the punishment is unjust, the parent should use the following procedure:

1. Discuss the incident with a supervisor (Transportation Supervisor) for a full account of the circumstances.

2. If the parent has continuing concerns, they will be referred to the Assistant Director.

3. If after a discussion with the Assistant Director the parent is not satisfied with the outcome, the parent can then request a conference with the Director of Transportation to resolve the matter.

171 SPECIAL EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS 1. All special transportation arrangements must be initiated through the child’s campus. 2. It could take up to 5 working days, from the time a request is received by transportation, to schedule times and dates of service. 3. If you have any change of contact information during the summer, you must contact the Special Education Supervisor (281-245-2952) at least 15 days before school starts to ensure pickup for the first school day. 4. We will allow up to 3 minutes for loading for a student that requires more assistance. However, we cannot honk or go back if his or her child misses his or her bus. At this point, transportation becomes the responsibility of the parent/guardian 5. If his or her child is not riding, please call the Operations Center (281-585-3701) no later than 30 minutes before his or her scheduled pick up time. If a child does not ride for 3 consecutive days, the bus will not return to pick up the student until contact has been made with transportation to resume service. 6. Buses are equipped with air conditioning systems; however, on the hottest days these systems may only cool the bus to temperatures or 77-80 degrees F. 7. If a student cannot be left home alone and no parent/guardian is there to receive them, the student will be brought to the transportation center (2780 W Hwy 6 at CR 149). An authorized parent/guardian must pick up the student promptly at the above location. If you have any questions or unique situations that were not addressed in the IEP/Transportation Request, please contact the special education transportation supervisor at 281-245-2952.

VANDALISM (All Grade Levels) The taxpayers of the community have made a sustained financial commitment for the construction and upkeep of school facilities. To ensure that school facilities can serve those for whom they are intended—both this year and for years to come—littering, defacing, or damaging school property is not tolerated. Students will be required to pay for damages they cause and will be subject to criminal proceedings as well as disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Vehicles on Campus High school students who drive to and from school in personal vehicles must obtain a student parking permit from the campus office or the AISD Police Department Communications Office. Student parking permits are valid from the date of issue to the last day of school for the school year. The following items are required for Student Permits: 1. Valid Driver’s License 2. Valid motor vehicle insurance with the vehicle and the student’s name on it. 3. Signed and dated drug testing consent form 4. Signed, dated and completed permit application form a. Driver’s License number required

172 b. Vehicle License plate number required 5. Appropriate Fee Student parking permits must be displayed above the registration sticker on the left side of the front windshield. Students must park in a designated student parking area on campus. No off campus parking is allowed. On school days, between the hours of 6:30 and 3:00 PM, student vehicles are to be driven only in designated student parking lots only. Student drivers shall not enter the bus, faculty, or visitor driveways and parking areas of the campus.

The maximum speed limit in the parking lots is ten (10) miles per hour. Student drivers are expected to operate vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner at all times. Temporary permits may be acquired at the AISD Police Department Communications Office by students needing to drive on a short-term basis or using a substitute car they do not regularly drive to school. Students may not go to the parking lot during school hours without permission from the principal or principal’s designee. Loitering is not allowed in the parking area. Failure to obtain and properly display the required student parking permit, failure to park in an approved student parking area, exceeding the maximum speed limit of ten (10) miles per hour in the campus parking lots and driveways, and for operating a motor vehicle in the campus parking lots and campus driveways in an unsafe, discourteous or irresponsible manner will result in:

1st violation: Citation issued and fee assessed; direct student notification will be attempted;

2nd violation: Citation issued and fee assessed; school discipline*; parent notification through discipline process; violation sticker applied to driver-side window;

3rd violation: Citation issued and fee assessed; school discipline*; parent notification through discipline process; violation sticker applied to driver-side window; student signed notification that the vehicle is not allowed on the campus and will be towed if found on school property and in violation of traffic and/or parking policy;

4th violation: Citation and fee assessed; school discipline*; parent notification through discipline process; tow vehicle.

 Discipline will be assessed in accordance with the AISD Student Code of Conduct and the Student/Parent Handbook.

173 Parking permits may be suspended or revoked for disciplinary reasons at the discretion of the principal or his/her designee. Display of a counterfeit or fictitious parking permit will be subject to towing without warning or prior notification.

A student has full responsibility for the security and content of his or her vehicle parked on Alvin ISD property and must make certain that it is locked and that the keys are not given to others. See also the Student Code of Conduct. Vehicles parked on Alvin ISD property are under the jurisdiction of the school. School officials may search any vehicle any time there is reasonable cause to do so, with or without the permission of the student. If a vehicle subject to search is locked, the student will be asked to unlock the vehicle. If the student refuses, the student’s parent will be contacted. If a search is also refused by the student’s parent, Alvin ISD will turn the matter over to law enforcement. Alvin ISD may, in certain circumstances, contact law enforcement even if permission to search is granted.

VIDEO CAMERAS (All Grade Levels) For safety purposes, video and audio recording equipment is used to monitor student behavior, including on buses and in common areas on campus. Students will not be told when the equipment is being used. The principal will review the video and audio recordings routinely and document student misconduct. Discipline will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL (All Grade Levels)

General Visitors Parents and others are welcome to visit district schools. For the safety of those within the school and to avoid disruption of instructional time, all visitors must first report to the main office and must comply with all applicable district policies and procedures. When arriving on campus, all parents and other visitors should be prepared to show identification. Visits to individual classrooms during instructional time are permitted only with prior approval of the principal and teacher and only so long as their duration or frequency does not interfere with the delivery of instruction or disrupt the normal school environment. Please consult with campus administration for specific information on a classroom visit. Even if the visit is approved prior to the visitor’s arrival, the individual must check in at the main office first. All visitors are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of courtesy and conduct; disruptive behavior will not be permitted.

174 Visitors Participating in Special Programs for Students Alvin ISD invites representatives from colleges and universities and other higher education institutions, prospective employers, and military recruiters to present information to interested students.

VOLUNTEERS (All Grade Levels) We appreciate so much the efforts of parent and grandparent volunteers that are willing to serve our district and students. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your student’s school office for more information and to complete an application.

VOTER REGISTRATION (Secondary Grade Levels Only) A student who is eligible to vote in any local, state, or federal election may obtain a voter registration application at the main campus office.

WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL (All Grade Levels) A student under 18 may be withdrawn from school only by a parent. The school requests notice from the parent at least three days in advance so that records and documents may be prepared. The parent may obtain a withdrawal form from the principal’s office. On the student’s last day, the withdrawal form must be presented to each teacher for current grade averages and book and equipment clearance; to the librarian to ensure a clear library record; to the clinic for health records; to the school counselor for the last report card and course clearance; and finally, to the principal. A copy of the withdrawal form will be given to the student, and a copy will be placed in the student’s permanent record. A student who is 18 or older, who is married, or who has been declared by a court to be an emancipated minor may withdraw without parental signature.

175 Glossary Accelerated instruction is an intensive supplemental program designed to address the needs of an individual student in acquiring the knowledge and skills required at his or her grade level and/or as a result of a student not meeting the passing standard on a state-mandated assessment. ACT-Aspire refers to an assessment that took the place of ACT-Plan and is designed as a preparatory and readiness assessment for the ACT. This is usually taken by students in grade 10. ACT refers to one of the two most frequently used college or university admissions exams: the American College Test. The test may be a requirement for admission to certain colleges or universities. ARD is the admission, review, and dismissal committee convened for each student who is identified as needing a full and individual evaluation for special education services. The eligible student and his or her parents are members of the committee. Attendance review committee is responsible for reviewing a student’s absences when the student’s attendance drops below 90 percent, or in some cases 75 percent, of the days the class is offered. Under guidelines adopted by the board, the committee will determine whether there were extenuating circumstances for the absences and whether the student needs to complete certain conditions to master the course and regain credit or a final grade lost because of absences. DAEP stands for disciplinary alternative education program, a placement for students who have violated certain provisions of the Student Code of Conduct. EOC assessments are end-of-course tests, which are state-mandated, and are part of the STAAR program. Successful performance on EOC assessments are required for graduation. These exams will be given in English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. FERPA refers to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act that grants specific privacy protections to student records. The law contains certain exceptions, such as for directory information, unless a student’s parent or a student 18 or older directs the school not to release directory information. IEP is the written record of the individualized education program prepared by the ARD committee for a student with disabilities who is eligible for special education services. The IEP contains several parts, such as a statement of the student’s present educational performance; a statement of measurable annual goals, with short-term objectives; the special education and related services and supplemental aids and services to be provided, and program modifications or support by school personnel; a statement regarding how the student’s progress will be measured and how the parents will be kept informed; accommodations for state or districtwide tests; whether successful completion of state-mandated assessments is required for graduation, etc. ISS refers to in-school suspension, a disciplinary technique for misconduct found in the Student Code of Conduct. Although different from out-of-school suspension and placement in a DAEP, ISS removes the student from the regular classroom. NCLB Act is the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. PGP stands for Personal Graduation Plan, which is required for high school students beginning with ninth graders in the 2014–15 school year, and for any student in middle school who fails a

176 section on a state-mandated test or is identified by the district as not likely to earn a high school diploma before the fifth school year after he or she begins grade 9. PSAT is the preparatory and readiness assessment for the SAT. SAT refers to one of the two most frequently used college or university admissions exams: the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The test may be a requirement for admissions to certain colleges or universities. SHAC stands for School Health Advisory Council, a group of at least five members, a majority of whom must be parents, appointed by the school board to assist the district in ensuring that local community values and health issues are reflected in the district’s health education instruction, along with providing assistance with other student and employee wellness issues. Section 504 is the federal law that prohibits discrimination against a student with a disability, requiring schools to provide opportunities for equal services, programs, and participation in activities. Unless the student is determined to be eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), general education with appropriate instructional accommodations will be provided. STAAR is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, the state’s system of standardized academic achievement assessments, effective beginning with certain students for the 2011–2012 school year. STAAR-A is an accommodated version of the STAAR that is available for certain students who receive special education services or students who have been identified as dyslexic. STAAR Alternate 2 is an alternative state-mandated assessment designed for students with severe cognitive disabilities receiving special education services who meet the participation requirements, as determined by the student’s ARD committee. STAAR Linguistically Accommodated (STAAR L) is an alternative state-mandated assessment with linguistic accommodations designed for certain recent immigrant English language learners. State-mandated assessments are required of students at certain grade levels and in specified subjects. Successful performance sometimes is a condition of promotion, and passing the STAAR EOC assessments is a condition of graduation. Students have multiple opportunities to take the tests if necessary for promotion or graduation. Student Code of Conduct is developed with the advice of the district-level committee and adopted by the board and identifies the circumstances, consistent with law, when a student may be removed from a classroom, campus, or district vehicle. It also sets out the conditions that authorize or require the principal or another administrator to place the student in a DAEP. It outlines conditions for out-of-school suspension and for expulsion. The Student Code of Conduct also addresses notice to the parent regarding a student’s violation of one of its provisions. TELPAS stands for the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System, which assesses the progress that English language learners make in learning the English language, and is administered for those who meet the participation requirements in kindergarten–grade 12. TSI assessment is the Texas Success Initiative assessment designed to measure the reading, mathematics, and writing skills that entering college-level freshmen students should have if they are to be successful in undergraduate programs in Texas public colleges and universities.

177 TxVSN is the Texas Virtual School Network, which provides online courses for Texas students to supplement the instructional programs of public school districts. Courses are taught by qualified instructors, and courses are equivalent in rigor and scope to a course taught in a traditional classroom setting. UIL refers to the University Interscholastic League, the statewide voluntary nonprofit organization that oversees educational extracurricular academic, athletic, and music contests.

178 APPENDIX I: Freedom From Bullying Policy Note to handbook developer: Because state law requires that the district’s policy on bullying be distributed in its Student Handbook(s), the following has been formatted for you to more easily insert the district’s FFI (LOCAL) policy here rather than in the body of the handbook itself. Note that school board policies may be revised at any time. For legal context and the most current copy of the local policy, visit http://pol.tasb.org/Policy/download/216/filename=FFI(LOCAL).pdf Below is the text of Alvin ISD’s policy FFI (LOCAL) as of the date that this handbook was finalized for this school year.

STUDENT WELFARE: FREEDOM FROM BULLYING FFI (LOCAL) Adopted on [board adoption date]

179 APPENDIX II: Acknowledgment Form—Amendment Note to handbook developer: You might keep this form on hand throughout the school year to assist in documenting communication of Student Handbook amendments made during the year.

My child and I have received a copy of the Alvin ISD’s Student Handbook Amendment #______dated ______.

Print name of student:

Signature of student:

Signature of parent:

Date:

180 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Amendment #1

Category Business

Resource Personnel Susan Wilson, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments Memo from Mike Bass, Director of Athletics Rationale Amendment #1 - $62,111.00 Mike Bass, Director of Athletics requests a budget amendment in the amount of $62,111.00 for asphalt paving at the Manvel High School track.

District Goal(s) Fiscal Responsibility

Budget Implications Fund Balance Funds will be used.

Recommendation or That Board approve Amendment #1 in the amount of Proposed Motion $62,111.00 for asphalt paving at Manvel High School track.

181

ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Michael C. Bass Athletic Director Mike Bass

7/28/15

TO: Susan Wilson Chief Financial Officer

RE: Request for Budget Amendment

The Athletic Department is requesting a budget amendment to cover the additional cost for the pricing proposal for the milling off of the current asphalt at Manvel HS and installing new asphalt.

The original amount allocated for the track resurfacing projects at Alvin HS and Manvel HS were approved in the amount of $400,000.00. The two initial costs were estimated at $371,625.00 which would allow $28,375.00 for any unexpected discoveries. Upon the removal of the track surface at Manvel HS, the recommendation was made to completely mill off the current asphalt and install new asphalt. The additional cost for the repair of the track is $90,486.00.

The Athletic Department is requesting $62,111.00 ($90,486.00 - $28,375.00) to mill off and replace the existing asphalt at Manvel HS.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Michael C. Bass

Athletic Dept. 802 S. Johnson St. Alvin, TX 77511 Phone 281-245-2574 FAX 281-245-2062

182 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Property in Trust

Category Business

Resource Personnel Susan Wilson, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments Offer and Recommendation Report Rationale The “OFFER AND RECOMMENDATION REPORT” listing this month’s offers for properties in trust is included.

District Goal(s) Fiscal Responsibility

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That Board accept the recommendation of the Brazoria Proposed Motion County Property Tax Resale Committee to approve 0281- 0009-120, 2820-2000-000 and 0619-0020-000.

183 Alvin Independent School District Trust Property August 11, 2015

CURRENT Met % of Minimun % of # Yrs in Addt'l Yrs APPRAISED TAXES Taxes Bid at Value Judgmt Off Roll

Reject Accept Accept BIDDER OFFER Due Property # LEGAL DESCRIPTION VALUE DUE Sale 0281-0009-120 A Sorush Ghuchani Tract 33 1/2, Off CR 81 5.0 Acres $35,000 $6,747 $3,450 Yes 51% 10% 2011 4 2820-2000-000 A Braz Co. River Ranch Phase 2, Lot Reserve M Detention 3.208 Acres $400 $71 $303 No 428% 76% 2012 3 0619-0020-000 A Nelson Blackwell Tract 35A 5.0 Acres $15,000 $1,298 $970 No 75% 6% 1995-96% 20 184 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Fund-Raising Sales

Category Business/Action

Resource Personnel Susan Wilson, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments List of Fund Raising Activities Rationale Approval is requested for major fund raising activities of $10,000.00 or more as presented.

District Goal Fiscal Responsibility Budget Implications Activity funds will be increased based on the results of each sale. Recommendation or That Board approve major fund-raising activities for the Proposed Motion above mentioned schools for 2015 - 2016.

185

FUND RAISING REQUEST FORM 2015 - 2016 SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL For Gross Sales of $10,000 or More

School Activity Fund Use Manvel High School Yearbook Sales, Flip Flop Fun Day, Yearbook Publishing and Expenses, FFA FFA -Smoked Meats & Desserts Awards/Banquet/Supplies. Letter Jackets, Prom Projects Prom costs Manvel High School Sports Cards, Sports Club, Cookie Sports Equipment Athletics Dough, Spring Gala/Auction Alvin High School Student Council- Jacket Day, Club Future Student Activities, Yearbook Day Activities, Yearbook Production, Defray cost of 2015-16 Prom Junior/Senior Prom Tickets, Jacketeers Tickets, Jacket Day Events, Field Events, Booster Club (Spring Show, Bingo), Games, Food Band Booster (Dodge Drive),Choir Production of Jacketeer Show, Annual Trips (Concert/Auction), ROCT Scholarships, Letter Jackets, MCJROTC – Raffle, FFA (Meat Sale Competition/Trips/Expenses, Scholarships, & Dry Goods Sale), Skool Live – Private Lessons, Student Council & AHS (Business Advertisement) activities throughout the year Alvin High School AYBC (Softball (Banquet, Auction, Athletic Equipment, Trips, Scholarship Fund, Athletics Homerun Derby), Football (Kick-Off Training Supplies, Uniforms Classic, Golf Tournament), Baseball (14th Annual Full Count Banquet/Auction), Soccer (Banquet & BBQ Sale), Sport Cards Sale (All Sports) Concessions Harby Junior High Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Sale, Elite General Supplies for Students, Athletics, Discount Cards, Yearbook, Express Uniforms for Band, Purchase Yearbooks Industries (Food/Gifts)

Alvin Junior High Candy Bar Sales, Pizza Kits, Pay for Field Trips for all Students and Yearbook Sales Purchase Yearbooks and Supplies Rodeo Palms Junior High Catalog Sales – CherryDale Chocolate Field Trips to Kemah Boardwalk, Houston Zoo Bars and Bayou Wildlife Park, End-of-Year Reading Celebration Ryan Junior High None anticipated at this time

Fairview Junior High Cookie Dough Sales, Chocolate Bar Field Trips ( Schlitterbahm, Skeeters Ball Sales (World’s Finest Chocolate), Game), Fun Day, Purchase Catalog Sales with Express Uniforms/Equipment, Choir Events, Social Activities, Food/Refreshments, Festival Trip Passmore Elementary Cookie Dough Sales Student Incentives, Classroom Supplies

Longfellow Elementary Cookie Dough/Catalog Sales Field Trips (Wild Life Refuge, Minute Maid Park, Zoo, Houston Museum, Austin Town, Crocodile Encounter), Student Planners, Student Rewards (STARR Reward Day, Field Day), Incentives Mark Twain Elementary Big Kahuna Fundraiser, Cherrydale Program Expenses, Student/Teacher Chocolate Bar, Bingo Night Appreciation Expenses, Water Day, Secretary Day, End-of-Year Expense, Field Trip Transportation Expense (Houston Children’s Museum, Brazoria Wildlife Refuge, Resoft Park, Natural Science Houston Museum)

186 Walt Disney Elementary Candy Bar Sales Buddy Fun Day, Water Day, Field Trips (Main Baked Good Brochure Street Theater, Houston Zoo, Houston Museum of Natural Science) Hood-Case Elementary Fall & Spring Catalog Fundraiser End-of-Year STARR Celebration & (Big Kahuna Catalog and Yankee Incentives, Campus Equipment Maintenance or Candles &/or Mixed Bag Designs Repairs, Spring (Food, STARR Pep Rally, Catalog or Color Run), Yearbook Rock Wall, “Lock-In”), Activities and Sales, Hornet Store Supplies, End-of-Year Party for all Students/Student Council Party Wilder Elementary Two Book Fairs, Big Kahuna Cookie Field Trips (Houston Zoo, Houston Museum of Dough, PTO Spring Carnival, School Natural Science, Space Center, Children’s Pictures Museum), Water Day, Buddy Fun Day, Incentives for Students/Teachers, Library Material, Literacy Books, Technology Alvin Primary Yankee Candle Catalog Sales Scholastic News , Field Trips (Crocodile Encounter, Zoo, Froberg Farm, Moody Gardens), Attendance Incentives Awards Savannah Elementary Cookie Dough Sales, Tumblers, Spirit Playground Structure Track, Field Trips of the Season (Houston Zoo, Crocodile Encounter, Children’s Museum, George Ranch, Museum of Science), Recess Equipment Jeter Elementary Catalog Sales - Cookie Dough, Student Activities: Buddy Fun Day, Rock (Breakfast Items, Pizza) Wall, Water Day, Student Planners, Scholastic Magazines, Field Trips ( Zoo, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Sugarland), Student/AVID Planners Marek Elementary Carnival and Gift Card Fundraiser Activities and Equipment Approved by Principal Alvin Elementary Cookie Dough Sales Field Trips (Museum of Natural Science, Christmas Festival Night Austintown/Angleton) and End-Of-Year Celebration Stevenson Primary Carnival, Yearbooks, Brochure Sales, Field Trip (Houston Zoo, Museum) Playground Pictures, T-Shirt Equipment, Student Incentives Mason Primary Fall Catalog Sales, Spring Fling Field Trips ( George Ranch, Moody Gardens, Carnival and Auction and Fun Run Children’s Museum, Zoo, Livestock Show, HMNS, Brazoria County Court House), Pod/Instructional Improvements York Elementary Big Kahuna Catalog STAAR Snacks, Incentives, Water Day, Scholastic Book Fair Buddy Day, Field Trips ( Zoo, Houston Spring Carnival Museum, Main Street Theater), Library Books & Awards, Literacy and Technology Duke Elementary Catalog Sales, Spirit Shirts Field Trips (Houston Museum, Livestock Show & Rodeo, Crocodile Encounter, Museum of Natural Science, George Ranch), Parent Involvement Activities Teacher/Student Incentives, Recess Equipment, Literacy Library Books

187 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Donation

Category Business

Resource Personnel Susan Wilson, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments Memo from Budget Manager Rationale Kim Fox, Jeter Elementary Principal requests to accept a donation from Fred and Mabel Parks in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used at the discretion of the school principal.

District Goal(s) Fiscal Responsibility

Budget Implications Increase in Jeter Elementary Activity Funds

Recommendation or That Board approve the donation to Jeter Elementary as Proposed Motion presented.

188 189 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Monthly Management Contract Submissions Category Business

Resource Personnel Susan Wilson, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments Memo form Mickie Dietrich, Director of Purchasing

Rationale Federal Programs Contracted Service Proposals received twenty qualified responses. Contract Expiration Date: June 30, 2016 or upon close of grant funding for the 2015-16 school year.

Contracted Service Proposals received forty-two qualified responses. Contract Expiration Date: July, 2018

District Goal(s) Fiscal Responsibility

Budget Implications In Budget

Recommendation or That Board approve Monthly Management Contract Proposed Motion Submissions.

190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Approval for Access and Construction Easement with the City of Iowa Colony for Meridiana Elementary Parking Lot. Category Business Resource Personnel Patrick Miller Student Learning Environment Administrator

Attachments Memorandum of Justification from Patrick Miller Exhibit A Map with Metes & Bounds Property Description Rationale An Easement Agreement has been negotiated which provides for land owned by the City of Iowa Colony and adjacent to Meridiana Elementary to be developed and utilized by the District as parking for the Elementary campus.

District Goal(s) Fiscal Responsibility and Growth Needs

Budget Implications None additional Recommendation or Recommendation that the Board of Trustees authorize Proposed Motion District Administration to negotiate final terms and execute an Access and Easement Agreement with the City of Iowa Colony for the purposes of constructing and operating a parking lot, driveway, and related facilities to serve Meridiana Elementary on City of Iowa Colony park grounds.

201

Memo

Date: July 29, 2015 From: Patrick Miller Student Learning Environment Administrator RE: Easement with the City of Iowa Colony Meridiana Elementary Parking Lot.

Alvin ISD and the City of Iowa Colony have been negotiating an easement agreement for shared use of the City’s future park and recreation land located adjacent to Meridiana Elementary. Once approved, the proposed Access and Construction Easement Agreement would provide AISD use of the City property for “purposes of constructing and operating a parking lot, driveway, and related facilities…for so long as the school property (Meridiana Elementary) is used for educational purposes”.

Conditions of the agreement dedicate the parking lot for the sole use of AISD “during school hours or while school sponsored events are being conducted during non-school hours” and neither City nor public use of the parking lot will “interfere with the District’s (Meridiana Elementary) use of the facilities or the school property”.

This easement agreement provides highest and best use of public land in support of fiscal responsibility and quality of life for our community. No additional District funds are required to carry out the terms and conditions of this easement.

It is the recommendation of this office that the Board of Trustees authorize District Administration to negotiate final terms and execute an Access and Easement Agreement with the City of Iowa Colony for the purposes of constructing and operating a parking lot, driveway, and related facilities adjacent to Meridiana Elementary.

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202 ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT

THE STATE OF TEXAS § § KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS COUNTY OF BRAZORIA §

THAT the CITY OF IOWA COLONY, TEXAS, a municipal corporation and a general law rule city in the State of Texas (hereinafter called “Grantor”), for and in consideration of the sum of TEN and no/100 dollars ($10.00) cash and other good and valuable consideration to Grantor in hand paid by the ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, an independent school district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas (hereinafter called “Grantee”), the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, has GRANTED, SOLD AND CONVEYED and by these presents does GRANT, SELL, AND CONVEY unto said Grantee, its successors and assigns a perpetual, non-exclusive easement and right-of-way for access (ingress, egress, and regress) across, along, and upon that certain tract of land more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, hereinafter referred to as the “Property,” and for the purposes of constructing and operating a parking lot, driveway and related facilities in conjunction with Grantee’s use of the land adjacent to the Property that is owned by Grantee and more particularly described on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes (the “School Property”) for so long as the School Property is used for educational purposes (the “Easement”).

The Easement shall be a burden on the Property, shall be appurtenant to and benefit the School Property, and shall run with the land. Should the School Property cease to be used for educational purposes for six (6) consecutive months, Grantor shall have the right to terminate this Easement by giving 30 days’ prior written notice to Grantee, and, upon the expiration of the 30 day notice period, the Easement shall automatically terminate, unless Grantee disputes such termination in writing, on the grounds that the School Property is still being used for educational purposes, prior to the expiration of the 30-day notice period, in which case the Easement will continue in existence until terminated by mutual written agreement of Grantor and Grantee or by final adjudication of a court of competent jurisdiction. Subject to approval by Grantee’s Board of Trustees, Grantee agrees to sign such further documents as reasonably requested by Grantor, and in form and substance acceptable to Grantee, to reflect such termination; provided that Grantee’s failure to do so shall have no effect on the validity of said termination. Upon termination of the Easement by Grantor as provided for herein, any and all Facilities constructed on the Property shall become the sole and exclusive property of Grantor.

Grantee and Grantor acknowledge that land adjacent to the southern and eastern boundaries of the School Property will be developed as a public park and recreational facility and that Grantor is granting the Easement in exchange for the right of the public to use Grantee’s parking lots and driveways for the duration of the Easement to access such park and recreational facility, subject to the restrictions set forth herein. Upon termination of the Easement, the right of the public to use Grantee’s parking lots and driveways as hereinafter described shall also terminate.

203

Grantee's rights shall include: 1. the right to create, construct, install, operate, maintain, repair, alter, and, as necessary, replace and remove ground-level parking lots, driveways and sidewalks, as well as related appurtenances and utilities, including, without limitation, lighting, fencing, landscaping, signage, drainage, and other amenities related thereto, (the “Facilities”) across, along, and upon the Property, said Facilities being constructed to the size and standard that best serves Grantee and in accordance with plans and specifications approved by all authorities having jurisdiction thereof; provided that Grantor must separately approve in writing any fencing to be constructed around the Property prior to its construction in order to ensure that the public has reasonably convenient access from the Property to the adjacent public park and recreational facilities, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed; 2. the right of access across, along, over and upon the Property and entry upon such Property to engage in such activities as may be necessary, requisite, convenient, or appropriate in connection with the use of the Facilities and Easement for the purposes expressed herein; and 3. the right to bring and operate such equipment thereupon as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes for which the Easement is granted.

Conditions Applicable to the Easement

Grantee hereby acknowledges that the Facilities to be installed or constructed on the Property will owned by Grantee and that, except as otherwise provided herein, Grantee, not Grantor, shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and/or removal of the Facilities, at Grantee’s sole expense, and for all liability, cost or claims arising from the Grantee's use of the Easement and/or the Facilities. Grantee further acknowledges that Grantee’s activities within the Easement are performed at Grantee's sole risk. Grantee agrees to join Grantor, as necessary, on any applications for permits or approvals from authorities having jurisdiction that are required for Grantee’s improvements on the Property.

Grantee hereby agrees to at all times operate and maintain the Facilities, at its sole cost and expense, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Grantee further covenants to maintain the Facilities in good condition and promptly maintain, repair and/or replace any damaged Facilities that may pose a risk of injury to persons or property, including, but not limited to, repair of potholes, unlevel hardscape, damaged security lighting and removal of debris. Grantor reserves the right to enter upon the Property to maintain and/or repair any damaged Facilities which Grantee fails to maintain or repair, as required herein, after 60 days’ written notice to Grantee by Grantor of the needed repairs, and Grantee hereby agrees to reimburse Grantor for any reasonable, out-of-pocket sums actually paid by Grantor in performing Grantee’s obligations hereunder, provided, however, that if Grantee begins to undertake the required action within such sixty (60) day period and diligently pursues such action to completion, then the maintenance and/or repair obligation with respect to the subject of the written notice shall be fulfilled and Grantor shall take no action.

204 Grantor reserves to itself, its successors and assigns, all oil, gas, and other minerals in, on, or under said premises, but waives all rights of ingress and egress for the purpose of exploring, developing, mining or drilling for the same; provided, however, that nothing in this grant shall prohibit or in any manner restrict the right of Grantor to develop the premises for oil, gas, and other minerals by directional drilling from a nearby site. Grantor expressly reserves the right to the use and enjoyment of the surface of the Property to the extent it does not impair Grantee’s rights hereunder.

Grantee hereby grants to the public, for the duration of the Easement, a license to use and enjoy the Facilities, whether the Facilities are located on the School Property or the Property, to access the park and recreational facilities and for emergency access for such purposes as law enforcement and fire protection, subject to the following restrictions:

1. Except for emergency access for law enforcement and fire protection, neither Grantor nor the public shall use the Facilities during school hours or while school-sponsored events are being conducted on the School Property during non-school hours; 2. Neither Grantor’s nor the public’s use of the Facilities shall materially interfere with Grantee’s use of the Facilities or the School Property; and 3. If either of the above two prohibitions are violated, Grantee may remove, without notice, any obstructions or impediments to Grantee’s use of the Facilities or School Property, and the cost of such removal shall be borne by the party causing or responsible for such obstruction or impediment; provided, however, that in the event that Grantor is the party causing or responsible for the obstruction or impediment, Grantee shall provide at least two (2) business days’ written notice to Grantor prior to removing such obstruction or impediment during which time Grantor may cure by removing the obstruction or impediment.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein contained shall be deemed a gift or dedication of any portion of the School Property to the general public for any public purpose whatsoever.

Grantee acknowledges that Grantor will not be responsible for damages to Grantee’s Facilities except to the extent that such damage is caused by the intentional act, intentional failure to act, gross negligence or recklessness of Grantor.

This conveyance is further made subject to any restrictions, covenants, easements, rights- of- way, encumbrances, and mineral or royalty reservations or interests affecting the property and appearing of record in the Official Records of Brazoria County, Texas, to the extent that said items and matters are in effect and validly enforceable against the Easement granted herein as of the date hereof; provided, however, Grantor, to the extent that it has the ability to enforce any of said items or matters, agrees that it shall not enforce any of said items or matters in a manner which would prejudice or interfere with Grantee's rights in the Easement granted herein. This Easement may be assigned by Grantee without further consent from Grantor, provided that the assignee assumes all obligations hereunder.

205 Nothing herein shall be deemed to create a partnership between the parties or cause them to be considered joint venturers or members of any joint enterprise. The Easement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create any third party beneficiary rights in any person who is not a party hereto unless expressly otherwise provided.

Neither the Easement nor either party’s performance of its obligations hereunder shall be construed as a waiver of any immunity or defense available to either party or its respective officers, employees, and agents under applicable law.

The failure of either party to insist upon compliance by the other party with any obligation, or exercise of any remedy, does not waive the right to do so in the event of a continuing or subsequent delinquency or default. A party’s waiver of one or more defaults hereunder does not constitute a waiver of any other delinquency or default.

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, subject to the matters set forth herein, the above-described Easement, together with all and singular the rights of ingress, egress and regress, unto said Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever. Subject to the matters set forth herein, Grantor does hereby bind itself, its successors and assigns, to WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND, all and singular the said Easement and right-of-way and other rights described herein unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof by, through, or under Grantor, but not otherwise.

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206 EXECUTED this the ____ day of ______, 2015.

CITY OF IOWA COLONY

By: Name: Title:

THE STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZORIA §

Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, on this day personally appeared ______, ______of the CITY OF IOWA COLONY, a municipal corporation and a general law rule city in the State of Texas, known to me to be the person and officer whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the said CITY OF IOWA COLONY for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated.

Given under my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of ______, 2015.

Notary Public

(NOTARY SEAL)

207 AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED this ______day of ______, 2015, by ______as ______of the ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

By: Name: Title:

THE STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZORIA §

Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, on this day personally appeared ______, ______of the ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, an independent school district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas, known to me to be the person and officer whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the said ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated.

Given under my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of ______, 2015.

Notary Public

(NOTARY SEAL)

After recording, return to: City of Iowa Colony c/o Jeanne H. McDonald 2277 Plaza Drive, Suite 280 Sugar Land, Texas 77479

J:\Iowa Colony\Alvin ISD\Parking Lot Easement - Final.docx

208 Exhibit A

209 Exhibit A

210 Exhibit A

211 Exhibit B

212 Exhibit B

213 Exhibit B

214 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Request for Proposal for Track Installation, Repairs and Resurfacing Category Business

Resource Personnel Susan Wilson, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments Memo from Mickie Dietrich, Director of Purchasing and Tabulation Rationale Proposal packets were sent to six vendors with three replying for the Walking Track Installation, Repairs for Track and Resurfacing of Tracks. A non-exclusive award is requested, allowing each participating vendor to provide formal quotes.

District Goal(s) Fiscal Responsibility

Budget Implications In Budget

Recommendation or That Board approve Track Request for Proposal as presented. Proposed Motion

215 ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mickie Dietrich Director of Purchasing

Paula Ursery Bid Coordinator

July 30, 2015

TO: SUSAN WILSON

FROM: MICKIE DIETRICH

SUBJ: #1508 Walking Track – Commodity Codes: A-912-26; A-909-30

Pursuant of state purchasing law 44.031, Purchasing has identified the potential of processing expenditures over the $50,000 aggregate this year for the commodity code A-912-26 Walking Track Installations, Repairs for Tracks, Resurfacing of Tracks. Due to the qualifications of these vendors, they were also extended the opportunity to quote on projects, products and services under the commodity code: A-909-30 General Construction - not otherwise classified.

Six vendor proposal packets were faxed, emailed and mailed to various vendors meeting our commodity qualifications. The proposal packet was also made available on the Alvin ISD Website as well as staff were informed of the proposal and were encouraged to assist in contacting vendors. Three responses were received. A non-exclusive award is requested, allowing each participating vendor to provide formal quotes to comply with the purchasing laws on items for which it does not elect to receive line-item proposals at this time. The line item options provided in the analysis were established to provide a basis for cost analysis.

Approval is requested for the following vendors and their respective commodity categories submissions to be utilized for various projects as needs arise. These vendors have met the terms and conditions of the proposal documents.

 B C L & D Services – approved commodity categories: A-912-26  Cornerstone Maintenance, Inc. – approved commodity categories: A-912-26; A-909-30  Joe’s Hauling and Tractor Service- approved commodity categories: A-912026

Award is requested of the list of vendors meeting specifications outlined in Proposal #1508 Walking Track. This proposal was awarded as a three-year contract; therefore, it will not expire until July, 2018.

2200 Stapp Maxwell ▪ Alvin, TX 77511 ▪ (281) 824-0567 ▪ (281) 585-4567 Fax

216 Tabulation for 1508 Walking Track RFP

A total of six (6) vendors were invited with a total of three (3) vendors responding to proposal #1508 Walking Track which opened on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 2:30 p.m., the proposals received are tabulated below. Cornerstone Commodity Code: (A-912-26) Walking Track Maintenance, Inc. Joe's Hauling and Installation, Repairs for Tracks, Resurfacing of Tracks BCL&D Services Tractor Srvcs. Part 1 - Installation Project 1: Installation of Walking Track, Approx. 880 yards Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School Track Option 1 - 4" x 4" x 6" Concrete Block Border $89,200.00 $16,220.00 No Bid Option 2 - 4" high Composite Board Border $78,550.00 $16,130.00 No Bid Option 3 - 4" high Plastic Roll Border $69,413.65 $16,215.00 No Bid Option 4 - 4" high Metal/Steel Border $81,913.70 $16,085.00 No Bid Alternate Item: $975.00 per load, $1,500.00 to compact

Project 2: Installation of Walking Track, Approx. 960 yards Mark Twain Elementary School - PTO funding utilized Option 1 - 4" x 4" x 6" Concrete Block Border $97,920.00 $13,960.00 No Bid Option 2 - 4" high Composite Board Border $85,690.00 $13,200.00 No Bid Option 3 - 4" high Plastic Roll Border $75,723.00 $13,335.00 No Bid Option 4 - 4" high Metal/Steel Border $89,360.40 $13,575.00 No Bid Alternate Item: $975.00 per load, $1,500.00 to compact

Part 2 - Repair of Tracks Consulting Services Regular Time No Bid $65.00 No Bid Consulting Services Over Time No Bid $110.00 No Bid Journeyman Labor Regular Time No Bid $21.00 No Bid Journeyman Labor Over Time No Bid $36.50 No Bid Apprentice Labor Regular Time No Bid $16.00 No Bid Apprentice Labor Over Time No Bid $24.00 No Bid Other Fees No Bid $0.00 No Bid

Part 3 - Resurfacing of Tracks Fine Grade Crushed Granite $25.00 per cbft $4.25 per cbft No Bid

Commodity Code: (A-909-30) General Construction Cornerstone Joe's Hauling and not otherwise classified BCL&D Services Maintenance, Inc. Tractor Srvcs.

Part 4 - General Contracted Services Consulting Services Regular Time No Bid $65.00 Priced per project Consulting Services Over Time No Bid $110.00 Priced per project Journeyman Labor Regular Time No Bid $21.00 Priced per project Journeyman Labor Over Time No Bid $36.50 Priced per project Apprentice Labor Regular Time No Bid $16.00 Priced per project Apprentice Labor Over Time No Bid $24.00 Priced per project Other Fees No Bid $0.00 Priced per project Services Listed: Haul and spread road materials

217 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Naming Delegate and Alternate for the TASB/2015 Delegate Assembly Category Operations/Action Item

Resource Personnel Buck Gilcrease, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments Official Delegate Designation Form Rationale The Board annually approves a delegate and alternate to represent AISD at the TASB Fall Conference. The TASB Fall Conference will be held in Austin, October 1-4, 2015

District Goal(s) NA

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That the Board approve a delegate and alternate to represent Proposed Motion Alvin ISD at the TASB Fall Conference.

218 FORM E

TEXAS ASSSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) ENDORSEMENT FORM

This form is to be used to endorse a nominated Date: ______individual from a BOARD within your TASB

Region who has completed the Tuesday, June 30, 2015, requirements.

Dr. Faye Beaulieu, Chair Endorsements will only be accepted TASB Nominations Committee if acted on from July 3 to August 31. P. O. Box 400 Must be received in the TASB Austin Austin, Texas 78767-0400 Headquarters on or before Monday, August 31, 2015. Dear Dr. Beaulieu:

Our school board endorses the candidacy of the following individual nominated to fill a position on the TASB Board of Directors.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION NAME: ______SCHOOL DISTRICT: ______MAILING ADDRESS: ______CITY:______, TEXAS ZIP:______

This endorsement was approved by our school district's board of trustees at a duly called meeting on ______. (Date)

Best regards,

______(BOARD PRESIDENT)

NAME: ______SCHOOL DISTRICT: ______MAILING ADDRESS: ______CITY: ______, TEXAS ZIP:______

Must be received in the TASB Austin Headquarters on or before MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015.

RETURN TO: TASB Attn: Board and Management Services P.O. Box 400 Austin, Texas 78767-0400 E-mail: [email protected] FAX: (512) 467-3554

219 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Endorsement of Region 4 TASB Board Positions Category Operations/Action Item

Resource Personnel Buck Gilcrease, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments TASB Overview 2015 Nomination Information Rationale The Board annually endorses a nominee(s) from Region 4 to serve on the TASB Board of Director’s.

If a majority of the Active members of a Region endorses a nominee, that individual will be elected to the TASB Board. If at least 25 percent, but not a majority, endorse the nominee, that individual will be included on the official ballot at the TASB Delegate Assembly. The nomination from the individual’s local school board is counted as an endorsement.

Endorsements are accepted between July 3 – August 31, 2015.

District Goal(s) NA

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That the Board endorses a nominee from Region 4 to serve on Proposed Motion the TASB Board of Director’s.

220 TASB Overview: 2015 Nomination Information Updated: 07/02/15

TASB Board of Directors Endorsements Received from July 3, 2015, to the August 31, 2015, Deadline

Endorsements Districts Received / TASB in Majority REGION POSITION NOMINEE ISD Region Required 25%

Region 1 A Gloria Casas (Bio) La Feria ISD 38 1/20 10 Region 3 Demetrio Garcia (Bio) Kenedy ISD 40 1/21 10 Region 3 John Green (Bio) Nordheim ISD 40 1/21 10 Region 3 Tami Keeling (Bio) Victoria ISD 40 1/21 10 Region 3 Delano Kinsfather (Bio) Industrial ISD 40 1/21 10 Region 4 A Ron Crier (Bio) Spring ISD 52 1/26 13 Region 4 C Benny May (Bio) Barbers Hill ISD 52 1/26 13 Region 4 C Ann Williams (Bio) Alief ISD 52 1/26 13 Region 5 James de Garavilla (Bio) Silsbee ISD 33 1/17 9 Region 6 Jason Dohnalik (Bio) Cameron ISD 56 1/29 14 Region 6 Suzanne Soto (Bio) Splendora ISD 56 1/29 14 Region 6 Tracy Stoudt (Bio) Huntsville ISD 56 1/29 14 Region 10 A Debbie Gillespie (Bio) Frisco ISD 82 1/42 21 Region 11 D Ann Calahan (Bio) Stephenville ISD 77 1/39 20 Region 11 D Raul Gonzalez (Bio) Mansfield ISD 77 1/39 20 Region 12 Mildred Watkins (Bio) La Vega ISD 77 1/39 20 Region 13 C Vernagene Mott (Bio) Pflugerville ISD 59 1/30 15 Region 17 Kay Alley (Bio) Crosbyton CISD 58 1/30 15 Region 17 Cathy Box (Bio) Tahoka ISD 58 1/30 15 Region 18 Lee Lentz-Edwards (Bio) Kermit ISD 34 1/18 9 Region 19 B Marlene Bullard (Bio) Tornillo ISD 13 1/7 4 Region 19 B Cynthia Ann Najera(Bio) Socorro ISD 13 1/7 4 Region 19 B Armando Rodriguez (Bio) Canutillo ISD 13 1/7 4

***Received endorsements from 25% or more of the Active Members in the Region. TASB Board of Directors Nominations Received by the July 31, 2015, Deadline. Dates amended by special waiver due to TASB miscalculation for Region 16 election cycle.

TASB REGION POSITION NOMINEE ISD Districts in Region Region 16 63

TASB Board of Directors Endorsements Received from August 3, 2015, to the August 31, 2015, Deadline. Dates amended by special waiver due to TASB miscalculation of Region 16 election cycle.

Endorsements Received / TASB Districts Majority REGION POSITION NOMINEE ISD in Region Required 25% Region 16 (Bio) 63 /32 16

221 TASB Overview: 2015 Nomination Information Updated: 07/02/15

Large Districts: According to the TASB Bylaws, Large Districts are treated as Association Regions and, therefore, do not participate in the endorsement process. A Large District’s local board nomination constitutes a majority.

TASB REGION POSITION NOMINEE ISD Districts in Region Region 4 F Bob Covey (Bio) Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Large District Region 11 C Bowie Hogg (Bio) Arlington ISD Large District Region 19 A Dori Fenenbock (Bio) El Paso ISD Large District Region 20 E Sandy Hughey (Bio) North East ISD Large District

TASB Board of Directors Nominations Received by the June 30, 2015, Deadline *Indicates Large District Director Positions

TASB REGION POSITION NOMINEE ISD Districts in Region Region 1 A Gloria Casas La Feria ISD 38 Region 3 Demetrio Garcia Kenedy ISD 40 Region 3 John Green Nordheim ISD 40 Region 3 Tami Keeling Victoria ISD 40 Region 3 Delano Kinsfather Industrial ISD 40 Region 4 A Ron Crier Spring ISD 52 Region 4 C Benny May Barbers Hill ISD 52 Region 4 C Ann Williams Alief ISD 52 Region 4 F* Bob Covey Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Large Region 5 James de Garavilla Silsbee ISD 33 Region 6 Jason Dohnalik Cameron ISD 63 Region 6 Suzanne Soto Splendora ISD 63 Region 6 Tracy Stoudt Huntsville ISD 63 Region 10 A Debbie Gillespie Frisco ISD 82 Region 11 C* Bowie Hogg Arlington ISD Large Region 11 D Ann Calahan Stephenville ISD 77 Region 11 D Raul Gonzalez Mansfield ISD 77 Region 12 Mildred Watkins La Vega ISD 77 Region 13 C Vernagene Mott Pflugerville ISD 59 Region 17 Kay Alley Crosbyton CISD 58 Region 17 Cathy Box Tahoka ISD 58 Region 18 Lee Lentz-Edwards Kermit ISD 34 Region 19 A* Dori Fenenbock El Paso ISD Large Region 19 B Marlene Bullard Tornillo ISD 13 Region 19 B Cynthia Ann Najera Socorro ISD 13 Region 19 B Armando Rodriguez Canutillo ISD 13 Region 20 E* Sandy Hughey North East ISD Large

222 TASB Overview: 2015 Nomination Information Updated: 07/02/15

TASB Board Vacancies *Indicates Large District Director Position

TASB REGION POSITION ISD TERM

Region 6 2015-16 Region 11 C* Arlington ISD 2015-18 Region 19 A* El Paso 2015-17 Region 19 B 2015-18 TASB Board Expiring Terms *Indicates Large District Director Positions (I) Incumbents that have indicated they will be seeking re-election

TASB REGION POSITION DIRECTOR ISD TERM

Region 1 A Gloria Casas (I) La Feria ISD 2015-18 Region 3 Pamela Remmers** Nordheim ISD 2015-18 Region 4 A Ronald Crier (I) Spring ISD 2015-18 Region 4 C Benny May (I) Barbers Hill ISD 2015-18 Region 4 F* Bob Covey (I) Cypress-Fairbanks ISD 2015-18 Region 5 James de Garavilla (I) Silsbee ISD 2015-18 Region 10 A Debbie Gillespie (I) Frisco ISD 2015-18 Region 11 D Ann Calahan (I) Stephenville ISD 2015-18 Region 12 Mildred Watkins (I) La Vega ISD 2015-18 Region 13 C Vernagene Mott (I) Pflugerville ISD 2015-18 Region 16 Cindy Spanel (I) Highland Park ISD-Potter County 2015-16 Region 17 Kay Alley (I) Crosbyton CISD 2015-18 Region 18 Lee Lentz-Edwards (I) Kermit ISD 2015-18 Region 20 E* Sandy Hughey (I) North East ISD 2015-18 **Remmers has reached term limit.

223 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Fractional Funding Swap

Category Business

Resource Personnel Susan Wilson, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments Memo to TEA Rationale The 84th Legislature amended Texas Education Code, §42.101, to allow for the adjustment of compressed tax rates (CTR) for school districts that had 2005 maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rates below the maximum allowed M&O tax rate of $1.50 per $100 of valuation. This adjustment will result in approximately an additional $1Million in M&O revenue for Alvin ISD for 2015-16.

District Goal(s) Fiscal Responsibility

Budget Implications

Recommendation or That Board approve Fractional Funding Swap as presented. Proposed Motion

224

ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

August 11, 2015

Office of School Finance Texas Education Agency 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701-1494

Subject: Notification of Alvin ISD’s intent to modify the compressed tax rate for the 2015 – 2016 school year.

Dear Ms. Copeland,

Alvin ISD requests that the Texas Education Agency modify our compressed tax rate for the 2015 – 2016 school year. Our adopted maintenance and operations tax rate for the 2015 – 2016 school year will be 1.04.

Sincerely,

James Gilcrease, Superintendent

______Signature of Superintendent Date

______Board President Date

301 E. House St. Alvin, TX 77511 Phone 281 388-1130 225 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Discussion and Consideration to Pursue the Need and Resources for Leasing, Contracting, and Equipping of an AISD Administrative Service Center on the West Side. Category Business Resource Personnel Patrick Miller

Attachments Supporting Memorandum Rationale As student enrollment increases, new population centers have been created. Public requests and District staff have identified that the existing location of administrative services lacks capacity and accessibility for the growing west side communities and campuses.

Board discussion is requested whereby Trustees consider the positive implications and possible need of an Administrative Service Center on the west side of the District.

District Goal(s) Community engagement; Excellence for each student and every program; Growth needs. Budget Implications Requires future action to approve funding.

Recommendation or That the Trustee’s communicate their favor and direction for Proposed Motion pursuing a future west side Administrative Service Center.

226

Memo

Date: August 5, 2015 From: Patrick Miller Student Learning Environment RE: Consideration for a West Side Administrative Service Center

An Administrative Service Center, located on the west side of AISD, would expedite and improve the availability and delivery of essential District services by enhancing access and communication.

Potential functions from this location could include:  Student Administration – student enrollment, address verification, attendance zone, counseling, truancy, discipline, instructional guidance, transportation  Human Resources – application, interview, discipline, medical insurance and staff benefits, counseling, orientation, staff development  Business – budget assistance  Interim office and meeting location – Cabinet and Campus Administrators  Center for Public Relations and Community Information

The District is requesting support and direction from the Board to proceed with a location search and budgeting of a possible lease, construction, equipment, and operations for this purpose.

Authority to proceed with contract terms, location, and budget, would be reviewed and subject to approval at a future Board meeting once the District has performed due diligence.

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227 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Approval of Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS) District Appraisers

Category Personnel/Action

Resource Personnel Dr. Buck Gilcrease, Superintendent of Schools Allen Roberts, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources Carol Nelson, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources

Attachments Memos related to 2015-2016 PDAS District Appraisers

Rationale See attached memo

District Goal(s) Teachers and Staff

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That Board approval be considered for 2015-2016 PDAS Proposed Motion District Appraisers as recommended.

228

MEMORANDUM

To: Allen Roberts From: Carol Nelson Date: July 29, 2015 RE: Approval of PDAS Appraisers for the 2015-2016 School Year

The following list of administrators and qualified substitutes serving in these roles are submitted for approval to serve as district PDAS (Professional Development and Appraisal System) appraisers for the 2015-2016 school year.

Principal Associate Principal Assistant Principal

Teachers may request a second appraisal after receiving a written observation or summative report should the teacher disagree with the first appraisal. The superintendent or his designee will select the second appraiser.

The following list of central administrators is submitted for approval to serve as second appraisers as well as PDAS alternate appraisers for the district: Allen Roberts Carol Nelson Kim Alvarez Jennifer Valdez Lisa Butler Kevon Wells Dixie Jones Dr. Kathy Windsor Tommy McEwen Christina Rice-Wiltz Lakeisha McGowen Kimberly Wells Daniel Combs Syreeta Presley Brent Shaw William McDaniel Dr. Loree Bruton Gaye McDaniel Christy Weddington Glencora Rodgers

Alvin Independent School District 301 E. House Street 281-388-1130

229 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Personnel Items – Requested Personnel

Category Personnel/Action

Resource Personnel Dr. James “Buck” Gilcrease, Superintendent Allen Roberts, Assistant Superintendent

Attachments Memo related to personnel

Rationale Requested personnel actions

District Goal(s) Teachers and Staff

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That Board approval be granted for requested personnel Proposed Motion items as presented

230 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Personnel Items – Administrative Appointments – Assistant Principal – Alvin Primary

Category Personnel/Action

Resource Personnel Dr. Buck Gilcrease, Superintendent of Schools Allen Roberts, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Attachments Memo related to administrative appointments to be distributed prior to the Board Meeting

Rationale Replacements due to reassignment of administrators or new positions.

District Goal(s) Teachers and Staff Academic Performance Fiscal Responsibility

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That Board approval be granted for Assistant Principal – Alvin Proposed Motion Primary.

231 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Personnel Items – Administrative Appointments – Assistant Principal – E. C. Mason Elementary

Category Personnel/Action

Resource Personnel Dr. Buck Gilcrease, Superintendent of Schools Allen Roberts, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Attachments Memo related to administrative appointments to be distributed prior to the Board Meeting

Rationale Replacements due to reassignment of administrators or new positions.

District Goal(s) Teachers and Staff Academic Performance Fiscal Responsibility

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That Board approval be granted for Assistant Principal – E. C. Proposed Motion Mason Elementary.

232 Alvin Independent School District August 11, 2015

To AISD Board of Trustees

Agendum Request to Consider Personnel Items – Administrative Appointments – Human Resources Coordinator

Category Personnel/Action

Resource Personnel Dr. Buck Gilcrease, Superintendent of Schools Allen Roberts, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Attachments Memo related to administrative appointments to be distributed prior to the Board Meeting

Rationale Replacements due to reassignment of administrators or new positions.

District Goal(s) Teachers and Staff Academic Performance Fiscal Responsibility

Budget Implications None

Recommendation or That Board approval be granted for Human Resources Proposed Motion Coordinator

233 234 235 Existing District Policies

EMERGENCY PURCHASES EMERGENCY PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS The Board delegates to the Superintendent or designee the The Board delegates to the authority to make emergency Superintendent or designee the purchases in excess of $50,000 authority to make emergency when school equipment is purchases or execute contracts in destroyed, severely damaged, or excess of $50,000 when school experiences a major unforeseen facilities are destroyed, severely 236 operational failure and a delay in damaged, or experience a major repair would substantially impair unforeseen operational failure and the educational program of District a delay in repair would operations. substantially impair the educational program or District CH (Local) operations. Any purchases made or contracts executed in accordance with this provision shall be reported to the Board at the next Board meeting.

CV (Local) 237 November 2013 Bond Election

August 2015 Status Update

238 Text Bond Election 2013 239 Bond Election 2013 240 Bond Election 2013 241 Bond Election 2013 242