Barren County Schools Student Handbook and Discipline Code 2017-2018

ON-LINE STUDENT HANDBOOK & DISCIPLINE CODE

The entire Barren County Schools Student Handbook and Discipline Code has been published this year in an electronic format to allow for additional information and resources for our students and families. It is located at: www.barren.kyschools.us

Parents/guardians may also request print copies of the Student Handbook and Discipline Code from their child’s school.

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The Barren County Schools Student Handbook and Discipline Code is composed of many essential documents, policies, and forms that students, staff, and parents should be aware of. The contents of the electronic and print versions of the Student Handbook and Discipline Code are listed below:

BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS 2017-2018 Remember that the Student TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Handbook and Discipline Code Introduction & Superintendent’s Message 3 is posted on-line at - Emergency Information 5 Attendance, Entry, & Withdrawal 6 www.barren.kyschools.us

Discipline Code 12 Parents/guardians may also Nutrition Services 30 request print copies of the Transportation Services 39 Student Handbook and Support Programs 43 Discipline Code from their Legal Notices 56 child’s school. Student or Athlete Accident Claim Form 68

CALENDAR The district calendar is established by the Barren County Board of Education annually. The official calendar is posted to the district website at - http://www.barren.kyschools.us/content_page2.aspx?cid=230. Please check this location for the most recent official calendar. As we begin the year, the following dates comprise the current calendar. August 8 Opening Day (No Students) August 9 In-service (No Students) August 10 First Day for Students September 4 Labor Day (Schools Closed) October 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Fall Break (Schools Closed) November 6 In-service (No Students) November 22, 23, & 24 Thanksgiving Break (Schools Closed) December 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, Christmas Break (Schools Closed) 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, January 1 January 2 In-service (No Students) January 15 Martin Luther King Day (Schools Closed) February 1 & 2 BETA (Schools Closed) March 9 In-service (No Students) March 30 In-service (No Students) April 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Spring Break (Schools Closed) May 18 Last day for students May 21 Closing day (No Students)

Possible Make-Up days are as follows: January 2, February 1, 2, March 9, 30, April 2, 3, May 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, June 1.

Nine additional floating Professional Development days are required by the state for a total of 185 days worked per school calendar.

This calendar is subject to change due to inclement weather.

Barren County Schools Student Handbook and

Discipline Code

2017-2018

Dear Parents:

This Student Handbook and Discipline Code was developed through the efforts of many Barren County educators and parents. State law requires that we have this code; however, we are able to develop it strictly for Barren County students.

The purpose of the discipline code is to inform students, parents and/or guardians of their rights and responsibilities. It is also an effort to maintain an orderly system so that maximum effort can be made to give all students the best educational services possible through the resources available. This information can also be accessed online at www.barren.kyschools.us.

Please make every effort to communicate properly with school personnel when you have a question or concern (chain of command – teacher, principal, central office personnel then the superintendent).

Please sign the Student Handbook and Discipline Code form for this handbook and return it to your child’s school to signify that you have reviewed the online version or received a printed copy of the Student Handbook and Discipline Code.

Sincerely,

Bo Matthews Superintendent

Bo Matthews, Superintendent 202 West Washington Street Glasgow, KY 42141 270-651-3787 Phone 270-651-8836 Fax

Dear Parent:

A top priority of the Barren County School system is to have a safe and productive educational atmosphere. This book serves as a tool to keep you informed about issues that concern you and your child. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with its contents.

We will once again partner with the Barren County Fiscal Court and our Sheriff in order to place a uniformed officer at our campus on Trojan Trail and also have a uniformed officer serving all of our elementary schools. This, along with our relationship with the Glasgow Police Department and with the Kentucky State Police continues to be an invaluable asset to the faculty, staff and students in all of our schools.

One very important way that students, parents and the public can assist in making sure schools are safe and drug/alcohol free is to discuss with your child(ren) the importance of telling school personnel if they hear a student talking about a violent act. If you as a parent hear or see something that concerns or bothers you, immediately contact the school, central office or a local law enforcement agency. In the past, students, parents and the public have been very helpful in keeping the school system advised of their concerns. Very seldom does a student or adult commit an act without sharing information with someone. It is very critical for school officials or law enforcement to be made aware of troubling information or threats. Always remember if the information gives you cause for concern, tell someone immediately. You can be assured the information will be checked out thoroughly and appropriate measures taken. Any report can be kept anonymous if you so desire.

With everyone’s cooperation and assistance, the students of Barren County will have another productive school year.

Parents may contact Barren County Schools – Anthony Frazier, Director of Pupil Personnel at 270- 651-3787 with questions pertaining to the student handbook.

Sincerely,

Director of Pupil Personnel

TO: All Parents and/or Guardians FROM: Bo Matthews, Superintendent SUBJECT: Emergency Procedures for Barren County Schools

Barren County Schools have designed an Emergency Response manual to minimize danger to anyone occupying a school or school vehicle should an emergency occur. Our main objective is attending to the health and welfare of your child/children in the event of a crisis and to see that he/she gets home safely by walking, bus or by transportation provided by parents and guardians.

Although it is impossible to foresee all potential emergencies, we have researched the most effective way to use our resources to respond immediately to those emergencies that cannot be avoided. Any disaster will disrupt the usual way of doing things, inconveniencing us all. We will share these inconveniences and instilled responsibilities as school administrators and you as parents.

IN MOST EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN WILL REMAIN AND BE CARED FOR AT THE SCHOOL HE/SHE ATTENDS. IN THE RARE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY AFFECTING THE SCHOOL YOUR CHILD ATTENDS THAT PROHIBITS REENTRY TO THE BUILDING (SUCH AS A BROKEN GAS MAIN, A CHEMICAL SPILL OR FIRE), STUDENTS AND STAFF WILL BE MOVED TO THAT SCHOOL’S ALTERNATE SITE IMMEDIATELY.

If you should hear a school emergency while at home or at work, please do the following:

1. TURN ON YOUR TELEVISION OR RADIO. The news media will be informed of any school emergencies that may be taking place. Tune to the following: WCLU, WGGC, WHHT, WXPC, WBKO, WOVO

2. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. Due to a limited amount of phone lines, they must be kept clear in order to properly respond to an emergency. A One Call will be made to parents and updates will be posted via the webpage, Twitter, and Facebook.

3. If there is an emergency at your child’s school, emergency response workers and vehicles must be able to get to the building. Do not attempt to come to the school to pick up children as you may interfere with emergency response/rescue. If the emergency necessitates relocation of staff and students, follow these instructions:

a. If the school must be evacuated during school hours, your child/children will be taken to and cared for at an alternate site.

b. Stay tuned to radio and television station for updated reports and information provided by the school district administration about when and where to pick up your child/children.

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ATTENDANCE

Compulsory Attendance Law ………………………………………… 7

Absences and Excuses ………………………………………………… 7

Perfect Attendance Award …………………………………………… 9

Barren County School Transfer Student Policy ……………………. 9

Guardianship, Residence, Legal Judgments ………………………... 9

Early Dismissal from School …………………………………………. 10

Homebound Instruction ………………………………………………. 10

No Pass No Drive Law ………………………………………………… 10

Non-Resident Attendance Contract ………………………………….. 11

Compulsory Attendance Law A student is considered a “habitual truant” once they have accumulated six (6) unexcused absences. The law does not distinguish between an absence and a tardy. This means that a student will be defined as a habitual truant once they have accumulated six (6) unexcused tardies, six (6) unexcused absences, or ANY combination of absences/tardies equaling the number of six (6). This may result in court proceedings against the parent and/or the student depending on the child’s age.

The law covers students who are 18 years old. A fine ranging from $100 dollars for the first offense to $250 dollars for the second offense may be imposed. Please keep in mind that the Barren County School System gives parents a total of six (6) written “parent notes” to be used at their discretion in order to excuse any absence or tardy. A note, signed by the parent or guardian, is required for documentation even when a parent or guardian calls into their child’s school to report an absence. Barren County High School restricts the number of parent notes that can be used to three (3) per semester totaling six (6) for the school year. One (1) parent note can only be used for a single day of absence or tardy.

Our district asks that as a matter of safety, for you to call your child’s school any time that your child is to be absent from school. All schools have been instructed to call and/or leave messages when we have not heard from a parent regarding a student’s absence.

The Barren County School System is required to enforce the compulsory attendance law. Our main purpose is to ensure that your child receives the best education possible in order to prepare them for the adult world and a productive life.

Absences and Excuses Pupils are required to attend regularly and punctually the school in which they are enrolled.

Truancy Defined Any student who has attained the age of six (6), but has not reached his/her eighteenth (18th) birthday, who has been absent from school without valid excuse for three (3) days or more, or tardy without valid excuse on three (3) days or more, is a truant.

Any student enrolled in a public school who has attained the age of eighteen (18) years, but has not reached his/her twenty-first (21) birthday, who has been absent from school without valid excuse for three (3) or more days, or tardy without valid excuse on three (3) or more days, is a truant.

Any student who has been reported as a truant two (2) or more times is a habitual truant.

1. A full day of attendance shall be recorded for a pupil who is in attendance at least 65 percent of the regularly scheduled school day for the pupil’s grade level. 2. A tardy shall be recorded for a pupil who is absent less than 35 percent of the regularly scheduled school day for the pupil’s grade level. 3. A half day absence shall be recorded for a pupil who is absent 36 percent to 84 percent of the regularly scheduled school day for the pupil’s grade level. 4. A full day absence shall be recorded for a pupil who is absent more than 84 percent of the regularly scheduled school day for the pupil’s grade level.

Parents and students will need to contact the school in which they are enrolled for the specific time of day when the tardy, half day, and full day of attendance will be recorded. Due to the fact that schools operate instructional time on an individual basis, this will have to be verified at each individual school. 7

Excused Absences An excused absence or tardiness is one for which work may be made up, such as:

1. Death or severe illness in the pupil’s immediate family including parents, grandparents, brother, sister, aunt or uncle. (Students must have prior approval to attend other funerals.); 2. Illness or injury of the pupil (a physician’s statement will be required after three (3) absences per semester at Barren County High School or six (6) absences per school year at all other locations), 3. Doctor and dental appointments which cannot be made after school hours; 4. Seniors visiting colleges and taking armed forces examinations (not to exceed two (2) days per year) as approved in advance by the Principal, 5. Driver’s permit or licensed tests (not to exceed three (3) tests in one year) as approved in advance by the Principal, 6. Court appearances (upon presentation of summons or subpoena); 7. Religious holidays and practices, 8. One (1) day for attendance at the Kentucky State Fair, 9. Documented military leave, 10. One (1) day prior to departure of parent/guardian called to active military duty, 11. One (1) day upon the return of parent/guardian from active military duty, or 12. Other valid reasons as determined by the Principal, including trips qualifying as educational enhancement opportunities.

Students shall be granted an excused absence for up to (10) school days to pursue an educational enhancement opportunity determined by the Principal to be of significant educational value. This opportunity may include, but not be limited to, participation in an educational foreign exchange program or an intensive instructional, experiential, or performance program in one (1) of the core curriculum subjects of English, science, mathematics, social studies, foreign language, and the arts.

Unless the Principal determines that extenuating circumstances exist, requests for date(s) falling within State or District testing periods shall not be granted.

The Principal’s determination may be appealed to the Superintendent/designee whose decision may then be appealed to the Board under its grievance policy and procedures.

Students receiving an excused absence under this section shall have the opportunity to make up schoolwork missed and shall not have their class grades adversely affected for lack of class attendance or class participation due to the excused absence.

Notes Required Upon his/her return to school, the student who has been absent or tardy shall be required to bring a written and dated note signed by his/her parent(s), guardian, or physician explaining the reason for absence or otherwise satisfy the Principal as to the validity of the excuse. Notes must be presented within three (3) days of the student’s absence in order for the absence to be considered excused and shall include the date of and reason for the absence.

ATTENDANCE WILL BE VERIFIED IN HOMEROOM AT BCHS AND TROJAN ACADEMY EACH ATTENDANCE MONTH. This will be the student’s last opportunity to address any errors in attendance documentation. After this, there will be NO CHANGES in attendance coding. Contact BCHS at 270-651- 6315 – Trojan Academy at 270-629-5505 for more information.

8 Make-Up Work Make-up work shall be permitted for excused absences only. Students having excused absences shall be allowed the same number of days to complete make-up work, as they were absent. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the appropriate teacher regarding make-up assignments.

Perfect Attendance Award For a student to be eligible for a perfect attendance award he or she shall have no absences and no more than three (3) unexcused tardies.

Barren County Schools Transfer Student Policy Parents of Barren County school-aged students transferring from one school district to another are required to contact the school they are leaving to officially withdraw their student. Barren County Schools require that guardians of transfer students contact the school to request withdrawal status. Students enrolling from other school districts should also contact their former school to assist in smooth record transition.

Withdrawal of students is not official until the child enrolls in the school to which the student is transferring.

This process assists in tracking the student for state records and also expedites the process of enrolling your child at their new school. So if your child is transferring to another school district, contact the school’s guidance department and inform them of the change of schools. Also remember that the school to which you transfer will require copies of your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, physical, social security card and a transcript of grades. Out of district students will need to discuss enrollment with the school’s principal.

Guardianship, Residency, Legal Judgments All guardianship documents regarding any student of the Barren County School System are to be current and up to date at the child’s school. The parent/guardian of the child is responsible for providing the school with a notarized document informing all school officials who is allowed to enroll the student, who has the authority to determine if a child is allowed to leave with any other designated adult, who is NOT allowed any contact with a student, and who has educational rights and decision making power concerning the child. This information is to be brought to the school where the child is to attend. This is the parents’ responsibility.

Residency must be determined at the time of enrollment of any student. In some cases the schools are authorized to request written confirmation of an address. If for any reason during the school year residency changes, parents are required to inform the school of the new place of residency. This also pertains to any other demographic information of the child.

Legal Documents of the court when concerning students of the Barren County School System are to be communicated to school officials of a child. An EPO, DVO, custody order, or any other ruling that creates a situation that the school needs to be aware of becomes the responsibility of the parents or guardians. Written documentation is required at the child’s school and will be placed in their permanent file informing school officials of information that they are to be responsive to. Again, it is the parent’s responsibility to communicate and deliver this type of information that is vital to all students’ safety and well- being.

9 Early Dismissal From School No student shall be dismissed early from school without permission from the Principal or his designee. Any student who leaves the school grounds without permission from the Principal shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

Release of Students Students shall be dismissed early from school only if they are signed out by the custodial parent/guardian or if written authorization from the custodial parent or guardian is on file in the principal’s office. The authorization form completed by the custodial parent or guardian shall list those people who may pick up the students.

In the event that it is not possible for the Principal or designee to obtain prior parental authorization to dismiss a child from school to the custody of someone other than the custodial parent/guardian, and the Principal or designee determines the situation to be an emergency, the person signing the student out must provide valid identification and sign the student dismissal form.

Emancipated students may sign for their own dismissal.

Exceptions A student may be released to a person with lawful authority to take custody of the student, e.g., a police officer with a warrant. In such case, the student’s parent shall be notified at the earliest opportunity.

Homebound Instruction The Barren County Board of Education offers homebound instruction to students of the Barren County School System. A certified teacher will provide instruction for students unable to attend school for at least five (5) or more consecutive school days due to a physical or mental condition. Before a student may be enrolled in this program, a form must be completed and signed by a medical doctor. An application for mental health reasons may be considered if completed by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. Eligibility for homebound instruction shall cease if the student works. There is no charge for this program. For additional information, contact your child’s school or the Barren County Board of Education at 270-651-3787.

No Pass No Drive Law Kentucky High School students must adhere to KRS 159.051 and KRS 186.470 known as the No Pass, No Drive law. Once a student becomes the age of 16, they must meet standards outlined regarding attendance, academics, and enrollment in order to obtain their driver’s license. A student must not have more than 9 unexcused absences during a semester, not be a school dropout, and must pass at least 4 courses during a semester. If any of these standards are not met by the student, the student will not be allowed to pursue their driver’s license. Once a student has their driver’s license, they must maintain the same criteria in order to keep their license. Any student who drops out of school will not be allowed to pursue their driver’s license until their 18th birthday. The policy can be read in full by going to barren.kyschools.us and referring to board policy 09.4294 for more information.

10 BARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION NON-RESIDENT ATTENDANCE CONTRACT

______may enroll and attend a Barren County School if he/she agrees to:

1. Not create discipline problems as outlined in the Student Discipline Handbook. 2. K-12 students to maintain 96% attendance. This may be checked at any given time. 3. Pass ¾ of courses attempted per grading period. 4. Cooperate with school officials and participate fully in all county and state mandated testing programs.

Any violation of this agreement shall cause non-resident student to be immediately withdrawn from the system. Non-resident student and parent(s) agree to forfeit the right to appeal to the Board of Education.

When Kentucky Department of Education cap size regulations are exceeded in a class which contains non-resident student(s), the non-resident student(s) may be returned to their district after due consideration to all options.

Extenuating circumstances may be reviewed by the building administrator(s) to allow student to remain enrolled.

STUDENT SHALL PAY FEES AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT.

______Student’s Signature Date

______Parent’s Signature Date

______Principal’s Signature Date

School officials shall keep parents aware of any violations of this contract that could result in the student being withdrawn.

The Barren County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, natural origin, sex, religion, age or disability of the individual or the provision of services. Any and/or all questions or inquires related to discrimination policies, procedures or services are to be directed to the office of the Superintendent, Barren County Board of Education, Glasgow, KY 42141.

DISCIPLINE CODE

Discipline Code ……………………………………………………….. 13

Student Rights and Responsibilities ………………………………… 14

Parents’/Guardians’ Rights and Responsibilities …………………... 15

Educator Rights and Responsibilities ………………………………… 15

Levels of Behavior and Responses …………………………………….. 16

Telecommunication Devices …………………………………………… 17

Penalties for False Bomb Threats …………………………………….. 17

Principal’s Duty to Report …………………………………………….. 18

Student Suspension/Expulsion ………………………………………… 19

Search and Seizure ……………………………………………………… 20

Student Organizations ………………………………………………… 20

Medical Information …………………………………………………… 21

Alcohol and Other Drug Policy ……………………………………….. 22

Dangerous Instrument/Deadly Weapons ……………………………… 24

Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying …………………………… 25

Special Education Discipline Procedures …………………………….. 27

Discipline Code Development Procedures A discipline code committee consisting of the administration staff of Barren County was established to develop the student discipline code guidelines.

Annual Review Procedures The local school district discipline code shall undergo an annual review by the local school administrative staff and district advisory committee. If amendments and revisions are recommended, the superintendent shall make such recommendations to the Board of Education.

Corporal punishment is banned by the School District as a penalty or punishment for student misbehavior. Corporal punishment refers to the deliberate infliction of physical pain on a student by any means.

Annual Orientation Procedures Each school shall develop an effective distribution and orientation process by which student, parents, teachers, and administrators may become fully familiar with the code. Copies will be made available to each student at the beginning of the school year. All new students entering this system throughout the school year shall also receive a copy of this code. Any future amendments and revisions shall be distributed in the same fashion. The students are to receive orientation the first week of the school year.

Due Process/Appeal Procedures Due process requires that the student be given oral or written notice of the charges against him/her. If the student denies the charges the evidence supporting the charges must be explained. The student must then be given an opportunity to present his/her version. Site Based Decision Making schools may have additional policies pertaining to discipline. Parents shall receive this information from individual schools.

Where Discipline Code Applies This code shall apply at school, on the way to and from school, and at all school-sponsored activities.

Under the United States Constitution certain individual rights are provided for the protection and safeguard of all people. In any relationship individual responsibilities are inherent in all rights.

The following, therefore, is given as the code of Rights and Responsibilities.

Student Rights and Responsibilities Student Rights Student Responsibilities 1. To an appropriate education preparing the student To show respect for the education process by attending (within the limit of abilities) to reach maximum school regularly and taking advantage of every potential for contributing to the individual’s opportunity offered to further his/her education and not welfare and that of society. to interfere with the rights of fellow students to an education. 2. To a reasonable and timely notice of all rules, regulations, policies and penalties to which they To obey the rules and regulations of the Board of may be subject. Education and/or school administration and to question them only for explanation not in an argumentative 3. To request a conference, present complaints or context. grievances of disciplinary action or other matters to school authorities and receive replies from To exercise courtesy and reason at all times, to accept such matters in a reasonable length of time. punishment, to avoid unreasonable appeals, and to refrain from making false accusations. 4. To freedom of speech and expression as long as the rights of others, within the educational To refrain from libel, slanderous remarks, obscenity and environment, are not abridged, curtailed or written expression. Includes all forms of clothing. interrupted. To refrain from actions which would endanger self or 5. To protection of persons and property. others including fighting, abusive language, and/or using threats or intimidation against other persons. 6. To the respect of other students and school personnel. To respect the human worth and dignity of every individual and to refrain from behavior inconsistent with 7. To participate in any school-related program and the good order of discipline of the educational system activity within the limits of capabilities without and process in all situations where improper behavior regard to race, color, national origin, sex, may affect the efficiency and enjoyment of any person religion, or disability. participating therein.

8. To confidentiality of all personal school records. To make the best contribution possible to support the school in all phases of the program or activity and to 9. To integrity in relationship to spoken word or behave in such a way that participation will be a written assignments. contribution and not a detriment, to be punctual and present regularly in the program or the activity. 10. To “due process” in regards to disciplinary action, including the right to hear charges and To follow established procedure in requesting release of state his/her side and appeal decisions to higher personal records. authority. To respect the truth in all school matters, to complete all 11. To be secure from unreasonable searches of assignments in accordance with teacher’s instructions person and personal property and from and to refrain from cheating on all school activities. unreasonable seizure of property. To exercise courtesy and reason at all times and accept 12. To receive academic evaluation solely on just punishment. academic performance. To refrain from bringing any controlled substance, any 13. To make up work after returning from excused contraband and/or dangerous items on school property. absences. To fulfill academic requirements. 14. To be represented by students in the decision making process on matters which relate to To abide by the student attendance policy. standards of achievement, conduct, elections, and participation where system-wide committees are To become informed of and adhere to reasonable rules appointed to address these matters. and regulations by Board of Education and implemented by Board, administrators, and teachers.

Parents’/Guardians’ Rights and Responsibilities

Parent Rights Parent Responsibilities To prepare their child both physically and mentally to be 1. To send their child to a school with a positive receptive to a quality education. This includes informing educational attitude. the child of the value of an education and a sense of respect for educators. 2. To expect that disruptions will be dealt with fairly, firmly, and quickly. To familiarize themselves and their child about the rules and disciplinary procedures of the school and emphasize 3. To enroll their child in regularly scheduled the importance of following them. classes with minimal interruption. To understand that unnecessary interruptions in the school 4. To expect the school to maintain high academic are detrimental to the educational program for all students standards. and to insure that their child attends regularly and promptly. 5. To be informed of and to review the student’s academic progress and other pertinent To familiarize themselves with the educational program information which may or may not be contained and their procedures. in the student’s personal records. To initiate requests for a conference with the teacher, counselor, or principal to review academic progress or other matters.

Educator Rights and Responsibilities

Educator Rights Educator Responsibilities

To maintain a positive learning atmosphere. 1. To work in an environment free from

excessive disruptions. To assist in the administration of such discipline

as is necessary to maintain order throughout the 2. To implement appropriate disciplinary school and to be aware of disciplinary policies procedures within administrative and laws. guidelines.

To make the assignments clearly understood by 3. To expect all assignments to be the students and to evaluate and return student completed and turned in within assignments within reasonable time limits. acceptable time limits.

To practice good judgment in antagonistic 4. To take disciplinary and/or legal action confrontations. against physical harm or verbal abuse on

school property or in attendance at To support and administer the policies. school functions.

To show a good example of good conduct, 5. To provide input in the formulation of neatness, cleanliness, personal dress and hygiene. policies related to students and school

personnel. To exhibit an attitude of respect for students and

to develop and exhibit professional competency. 6. To expect students to exhibit good

conduct, neatness, cleanliness, personal dress and hygiene.

7. To expect the support and respect of fellow educators, students, and parents.

Levels of Behavior and Responses Levels Examples Responses I. Classroom disturbances  Tardiness  Verbal Reprimand  Behavior that disrupts the orderly  Teacher-pupil conference Also may include misuse of computer, educational process of the school or  Withdrawal of class privileges internet and e-mail, and all electronic class  Isolation from situation causing communications  Behavior that shows disrespect to disturbance school setting  Counseling (in-school)  Behavior that shows disrespect to self  Parent Involvement or others II. Continuous Level I behaviors  Habitual tardiness  Parent Involvement  Continued pattern of class or school  Referral to administrative staff disruption (as defined in Level I) or  Behavioral contract Also may include misuse of computer, inappropriate school behavior  Behavioral modification techniques internet and e-mail, and all electronic  Failure to follow school guidelines on  Modified school day communications signing in and out of school  Modified class schedule  Chatting  Explore alternative program  Non-educational email use  Detention (optional to each school)  Sending a win popup  Short term suspension  Visiting non-educational websites  Alternative suspension program  Playing games  1day alternative classroom  Pornography  Warning of computer privileges being  Threatening/hateful speech canceled  Upload of virus  2 days alternative classroom  Vandalism  Computer privileges canceled for  Install/possession of hacking software semester  Logging on/using another student’s  Computer privileges canceled for year account  Videoing a fight etc. III. Continuous Level II behaviors  Threats to others  Temporary removal from class  Fighting  Alternative programs (in school or Acts that endanger the safety or health of  Possession of or use of unauthorized district) others or cause damage to property, or substances  School-parent involvement continuous disruptive, harmful, mentally or  Cutting class  Short term suspension physically demeaning, injurious or  Leaving school grounds without  Hold child responsible for replacing or disrespectful behavior toward self or others permission correcting minor damage  Vandalism (minor)  Detention (option to each school) Also may include misuse of computer,  Possession or use of tobacco products  Alternative Classroom (Saturday school) internet and e-mail, and all electronic including e-cigarettes, cowboy coffee  Alternative suspension program communications chew and similar products  Gambling  Petty theft  Truancy  Profanity/Vulgarity  Possession of threatening lists  Pornography  Upload of virus  Logging on using another student’s account IV. Acts that cause harm or inflict injury to  Theft  Administrative/staff involvement self or others, major vandalism, continuous  Habitual truancy  Parental Involvement Level III behavior or criminal acts  Possession, use and supplying a  Contact with local law enforcement controlled or illegal substance,  Alternative to suspension Also may include misuse of computer, internet possession of drug paraphernalia, or  Suspension and e-mail, and all electronic communications “look alike drug”  Court referral  Extortion  Pre-Board expulsion hearing  Setting off false fire alarms  Alternative school program  Arson  Day Treatment program  Assault  Recommend for expulsion  Taser  Sexual abuse and/or harassment  Possession of weapons  Bomb threat  Paging device  Misuse of cellular phone  Other incorrigible conduct  Pornography  Upload of virus  Logging on using another student’s account  Severe misuse of electronic media The responses listed above are not listed in any prioritized order. They are a list of options that may be used as a consequ ence for misbehavior. (The above levels of behaviors and responses are general in nature and are meant to serve as a guide. Persons administering the responses are given, and should use, flexibility in applying this code of discipline to allow for extenuating circumstan ces.) 16

Telecommunication Devices Possession and Use: While on school property or while attending school-sponsored or school related activities, whether on or off school property, students shall be permitted to possess and use personal telecommunications devices as defined by law, provided they observe the following conditions:

1. Devices shall not be used in a manner that disrupts the educational process. Unless an emergency situation exists that involves imminent physical danger or a certified employee authorizes the student to do otherwise, devices shall be turned on and operated only before and after the regular school day and during the student’s lunch break.

2. Students are responsible for keeping up with devices they bring to school. The District shall not be responsible for loss, theft or destruction of devices brought onto school property.

3. Students shall not take unauthorized pictures or videos while on school property, which includes riding the school bus, or while attending school sponsored or school related events whether on or off school property.

4. Students shall comply with any additional rules developed by the school concerning appropriate use of telecommunication devices.

When students violate this prohibition, they shall be subject to disciplinary action including losing the privilege of bringing the device onto school property. In addition, an administrator may confiscate the device, which shall only be returned to the student’s parent/guardian.

Penalties for False Bomb Threats Making a false bomb threat is a federal offense with a criminal penalty of up to ten years in prison, $250,000 fine, or both. This penalty also applies to juvenile offenders. In addition to state and federal laws, there are district and school policies that prescribe penalties for bomb threats.

Principal’s Duty to Report The principal has a duty to report certain acts to local law enforcement. When the principal has a reasonable belief that an act has occurred on school property or at a school-sponsored function involving assault resulting in serous physical injury, a sexual offense, kidnapping, assault involving the use of a weapon, possession of a firearm in violation of the law, possession of a controlled substance in violation of the law, or damage to the property, the principal shall immediately report the act to the appropriate law enforcement agency. School property means any public school building, bus, public school campus, grounds, recreational area, or athletic field in the charge of the principa l.

Additional Reporting Duties Criminal Violations

1. Any employee who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a student has been the victim of a serious offense, including but not limited to assault, menacing, wanton endangerment, terroristic threatening, criminal abuse, or stalking, while on school premises, on school-sponsored transportation, or at a school-sponsored event shall immediately report the incident to the principal of the school attended by the victim.

2. The principal shall notify the parents, legal guardians, or other persons exercising custodial control or supervision of all students involved in an incident reportable under this section.

3. The principal shall file with the Board of Education and the local law enforcement agency, the Kentucky State Police, or the county attorney within forty-eight (48) hours of the original report a written report containing: a. The names and addresses of the student victim and his or her parents, legal guardians, or other persons exercising custodial control or supervision; b. The student’s age; c. The nature and extent of the violation; d. The name and address of the student allegedly responsible for the violation; And e. Any other information that the principal making the report believes may be helpful.

4. Any employee acting upon reasonable cause in the making of a report under this section in good faith shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that may otherwise be incurred or imposed.

5. The Board of Education and school personnel shall participate in any investigation reported under this section at the request of the agency to whom the report was made.

6. Retaliation against a complainant or a person making a report under this section is strictly prohibited. If a complainant or person making a report under this section feels that retaliation has occurred, they shall immediately inform their principal or the superintendent.

Student Suspension/Expulsion Serious or repeated misbehavior or violations of school rules may result in the suspension or the expulsion of a student. Kentucky Statutes declare that willful disobedience or defiance of authority, profanity or vulgarity, assault, battery or abuse of other persons, threat or force of violence, use or possession of alcohol or drugs, stealing, destruction or defacing of property, carrying or use of dangerous weapons, or other incorrigible bad conduct on school property as well as off school property at school sponsored activities constitutes cause for suspension or expulsion of students.

Suspension is exclusion of a student from school for a specified, brief period of time, usually not to exceed ten days. The superintendent, principals, or head teachers are empowered to suspend students but must report such action in writing immediately to the superintendent and to the parent or guardian. No student may be suspended until the following:

1. Oral or written notice of the charges, which constitute the cause for suspension, must be given to the pupil. 2. The evidence supporting the charges must be explained to the pupil if he or she denies the charges. 3. The pupil must be given the opportunity to respond to the charges.

There need be no delay between the notice of charges and the time of the informal hearing. As a general rule, the above procedures are to be followed prior to the removal of the pupil. However, if the superintendent or principal believes that immediate suspension is necessary to protect persons or property or to avoid disruptions of the academic process, the student may be suspended immediately and the necessary notice and hearing are to be held as soon as possible after the suspension is effected.

A conference should be held between the official who meted out the suspension and the student and his/her parents or guardian prior to readmission.

Exclusion from school for a period longer than ten (10) days, is usually considered to be an expulsion. Only the Board of Education may expel. However, the superintendent or principal may suspend for a period longer than ten (10) days pending a Board expulsion hearing.

Except in cases of serious misconduct, a student may be brought before the Board for expulsion only after the effort on the part of the school staff to cope with the situation has failed. This effort should include principal, teacher, parent, and student conferences and may use guidance and social agencies that are available.

In order for expulsion to take place, the student is entitled to a procedural due process hearing before the Board, including the following:

1. A written statement, setting forth the specific charges and grounds, which, if proven, would justify expulsion under the law, will be presented to the student and his/her parents or guardians. The statement will be of sufficient clarity and presented in advance of the hearing to allow the student to prepare a reasonable defense. The action of the Board will be based on those specific, written charges—no others.

2. The student will be fully informed of the manner in which the alleged violation(s) came to the attention of the Board. 3. During the hearing the student and his/her parents or guardians will be afforded the opportunity to present the Board with a defense to the charges by oral or written testimony, including the introduction of a reasonable number of witnesses on his/her own behalf. 4. Should the student and his/her parents or guardians desire, they may be accompanied by a lay advisor and represented by legal counsel at the parents’ expense. If the student is to be represented by legal counsel, the Board must be notified of this intention so that the Board Attorney may also be present. 5. The student is entitled to an expeditious handling of his/her case and prompt decisions after the hearing, consistent with the requirements of mature and careful reflection by the Board. 6. The student will be given the Board’s decision in writing. 7. The decision of the Board is final.

If the student and parents or guardians fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the Board will take whatever action it deems appropriate according to the charges and evidence. If the student is expelled for a period less than the full school year, a conference should be held with the Board or its designees prior to readmission.

Search and Seizure School property, such as lockers and desks, are jointly held by the school and the student. School authorities have the right to conduct general inspection of all such property on a regular basis. Students should not expect privacy to items left in such locations. A single desk or locker may be searched if reasonable grounds exist to believe that evidence of a violation of the law or a school rule is contained therein.

No student’s outer clothing, pockets or personal effects (e.g. handbooks, backpacks, etc.) shall be searched unless there are reasonable grounds to believe the search will reveal evidence that a student has violated or is violating either a school rule or the law. Items which may be used to disrupt or interfere with the educational process may be temporarily removed from the pupil’s possession by a staff member. Such items may be returned to the pupil by the staff member through the Principal’s office. All items which have been seized shall be turned over to the proper authorities or returned to the true owner.

Canine searches of school facilities may be conducted.

Student Organizations Secret societies shall be prohibited. Students are not allowed to participate in secret societies, and such organizations are not permitted to meet or carry on their activities in school buildings, school buses, or on school grounds.

Violation of this policy by a student may result in disciplinary action being taken as determined by the principal, including possible suspension or expulsion of the student from school.

All student organizations shall be open to all students regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, or religion. 20

Student Demonstrations, Strikes, and Petitions Demonstrations, marches, petitions, or other activities that would disrupt the planned instruction program will not be permitted. Students participating in demonstrations, marches and/or circulating petitions may be subject to suspension or expulsion.

Guidelines for Student Activities 1. No student or student organization shall engage in any school-sponsored activity which: a. Violates any city, county, state, or federal statutes or regulations. b. Violates the Barren County Board of Education Policies. c. Is libelous or slanderous. d. Incites students so as to create a clear and present danger of imminent commission of unlawful acts or of the violation of lawful school regulations or the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school. e. Expresses or advocates racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice so as to create a clear and present danger, imminent commission of unlawful school regulation, or the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school. 2. Local school-sponsored organizations which are affiliates of national and state organizations shall be granted the authority to abide by the state and national rules and regulations insofar as they do not conflict with the policies of the Barren County Board of Education. 3. Rules and guidelines that are set forth by local school organizations shall be consistent with board policy. 4. Appeals process for a student expelled from membership in a school-sponsored student activity is as follows: a. Conference with sponsor. b. Conference with school’s activity committee. (Committee to be composed of principal, assistant principal, sponsor, counselor, student, and parents.) c. Conference with the superintendent of schools. d. Hearing before the Barren County Board of Education whose decision shall be final.

Medical Information Medication taken during school hours: Parents must obtain a permission form from their child's school in order to take any type of medication during school hours. There will be two (2) separate forms: one for over the counter and one for prescribed medications. These permission forms must be signed by the child's guardian and on file at the school. All medication must be in the original container. All prescription medications and over- the-counter medications must be turned in to the office for dispensing by authorized personnel. Students are not permitted to transport medicines to school or to carry medications of any type on their person while at school or during any school-sponsored activity unless medical documentation is provided by the parent/guardian supporting the need for a student to carry a medical device and/or medication on their person due to a pressing medical need. Under these circumstances, the principal or assistant principal may grant permission.

Although school authorities are required to report immediately all known or suspected cases of communicable disease to the local health department, diseases to be reported shall not include those considered confidential, such as HIV/AIDS.

Provided the parent/guardian and physician file a written statement/authorization each year, a student under treatment for asthma shall be permitted to self-administer medication.

Parents are required to notify the student's principal if the student has any medical condition that threatens the safety of the student or others in the school.

Each student must pass an annual medical examination performed and signed by a medical practitioner as a prerequisite to eligibility for interscholastic athletics.

Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Use, Receipt, Sale, Transfer, Possession, or Being Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics, Mood Altering Substances and Controlled Substances

Drugs, Narcotics, Controlled Substances, Alcohol, and Mood Altering Substances Prohibited No pupil shall receive, possess, use, be under the influence of, sell or transfer alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs, controlled substances, mood altering substances such as inhalants substances (including gases, solvents and solvent-based products, butane propane, adhesives and similar products), drug paraphernalia and/or assist another pupil in the receipt, sale or transfer of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs, controlled substances, mood altering substances (such as inhalants) or drug paraphernalia on school property, in any school vehicle, at any school-sponsored or sanctioned activity or event, or in route to or from school property or a school-sponsored or sanctioned activity or event.

Drugs, Narcotics and Controlled Substances Defined Controlled substance means any substance or immediate precursor listed as a drug, narcotic or controlled substance in Chapter 218A of the Kentucky Revised Statutes or any regulations promulgated thereunder and/or any other provisions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes or Regulations promulgated thereunder and/or any Federal Laws or Regulations.

Counterfeit, Look-Alikes and Simulated Drugs, Narcotics and Controlled Substances No pupil shall receive, use, sell, possess or transfer any counterfeit, look-alike or simulated narcotics, drugs, controlled substances and/or assist another pupil in the receipt, sale or transfer of any counterfeit, look-alike or simulated narcotics, drugs or controlled substances on school property, in any school vehicle, at any school-sponsored or sanctioned event or activity or in route to or from school property or a school- sponsored or sanctioned event or activity, with the representation or the creation of an impression that the substance which is received, used, possessed, sold, or transferred is a narcotic, drug or controlled substance.

Authorized Medication Use of a drug, narcotic, or controlled substance prescribed and authorized for a pupil by a physician or dentist and administered in accordance with a prescription shall not be considered in violation of this policy.

Penalties Violation of this policy shall constitute reason for disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, suspension and/or expulsion from school.

Penalty For Sale, Receipt or Transfer or Assistance in the Sale, Receipt or Transfer For the sale, receipt or transfer of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs, controlled substances or counterfeit, look-alike or simulated narcotics, drugs or controlled substances and/or assistance in the receipt, sale or transfer of alcoholic beverages, drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, counterfeit, look-alike or simulated alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs or controlled substances, the student will immediately be suspended, and a recommendation for expulsion will be made.

Penalty for Possession, Use or Being Under the Influence For a first offense for possession, use, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs or controlled substances or for the possession or use of counterfeit, look-alike or simulated narcotics, drugs or controlled substances for possession or use of drug paraphernalia (where the possession, use or being under the influence does not result from the sale, receipt or transfer on school property, in any school vehicle, at any school sponsored or sanctioned activity or event or in route to or from school property or a school sponsored or sanctioned activity or event) that student will receive an immediate suspension of no less than five (5) days and no more than ten (10) days (10 days for BCHS) at the discretion of the building principal based on individual circumstances and the Superintendent may recommend expulsion.

In the case of a first offense for possession, use, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics drugs, controlled substances or the possession of use of counterfeit, look-alike or simulated narcotics, drugs or controlled substances or drug paraphernalia under the terms of the preceding paragraph, a recommendation for expulsion, at the discretion of the Superintendent, may be waived if the student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) obtain, at their expense, an evaluation of the student’s alcohol, drug, narcotic, or controlled substance use from a qualified chemical dependency counselor acceptable to the district and complete any and all counseling or other treatment recommended in the evaluation.

A second violation of such possession, use or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs or controlled substances or counterfeit, look-alike or simulated narcotics, drugs or controlled substances during the student’s enrollment will result in immediate suspension and a recommendation for expulsion. May be referred to a Pre-Board Expulsion Committee.

The Superintendent shall establish a drug-free/alcohol-free awareness program for all students, which may include:

Awareness Program 1. The dangers of drug/alcohol abuse in the schools; 2. The district’s policies and related procedures on drug-free/alcohol-free schools; 3. The requirement for mandatory compliance with the district’s established standards of conduct, including those that prohibit use of alcohol, drugs, and other controlled substances; 4. Information about available drug/alcohol counseling programs and available rehabilitation/student assistance programs; and 5. Penalties that may be imposed upon students for drug/alcohol violations.

Dangerous Instrument/Deadly Weapons Dangerous Weapons Prohibited A student carrying, bringing, using, or possessing any dangerous or deadly weapon in any school building, on school grounds or within 1,000 yards of school grounds, in any school vehicle, or at any school-sponsored activity will be immediately reported to the Superintendent, who shall bring charges to the Pre-Board Expulsion Committee or to the Board for expulsion for the District schools. Expulsion shall be for a minimum of one calendar year. Modification may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Students participating in an authorized extracurricular activity or team involving the use of firearms are exempt.

Students are not to be in possession of pocket knives on school property.

Dangerous Weapons Defined “Dangerous instrument” means any instrument, including parts of the human body when a serious physical injury is a direct result of the use of that part of the human body, article, or substance which, under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used, or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury.

“Deadly weapon” means any of the following: A weapon of mass destruction; Any weapon from which a shot, readily capable of producing death or other serious physical injury, may be discharged; Any knife other than an ordinary pocket knife or hunting knife; Billy, nightstick, or club; Blackjack or slapjack; Nunchaku karate sticks; Shuriken or death star; or Artificial knuckles made from metal, plastic, or other similar hard material.

General Statement of Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Everyone in the Barren County School District has a right to feel respected and safe. Consequently, the Barren County School District prohibits discrimination and harassment because of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, or age. Bullying is also prohibited.

A harasser may be a student or an adult. Harassment may include, but not be limited to, the following when related to sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, or age: a. name calling b. pulling on clothing c. graffiti d. notes or cartoons e. unwelcome touching of a person or clothing f. offensive or graphic posters or book covers; or g. violent acts

Bullying definition is codified in KRS 158.148 subsections (1) (a) and (b):

(1) (a) As used in this section, “bullying” means any unwanted verbal, physical, or social behavior among students that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and is repeated or has the potential to be repeated: 1. That occurs on school premises, on school-sponsored transportation, or at a school sponsored event; or 2. That disrupts the education process.

(b) This definition shall not be interpreted to prohibit civil exchange of opinions or debate or cultural practices protected under the state or federal Constitution where the opinion expressed does not otherwise materially or substantially disrupt the educational process.

Bullying is also a form of harassment and occurs when someone keeps hurting, frightening, threatening, or leaving someone out on purpose. Examples of bullying include: a. Hurting someone physically by hitting, kicking, tripping or pushing b. Stealing or damaging another person’s things c. Ganging up on someone d. Teasing someone in a hurtful way e. Using put-downs, such as insulting someone’s race or making fun of someone for being a boy or girl f. Spreading rumors about someone g. Leaving someone out on purpose or trying to get other students not to play with someone

If any words or actions make you feel uncomfortable or fearful, you need to tell the school principal, the District Coordinator for Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, or the District Superintendent.

You may also make a written report. It should be given to the school principal, the District Coordinator for Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, or the District Superintendent.

Your right to privacy will be respected as much as possible.

We take seriously all reports of discrimination, harassment, and bullying and will take all appropriate action to investigate such claims, to eliminate such conduct, and to discipline any persons found to have engaged in such conduct.

The School District will also take action if anyone tries to intimidate you or take action to harm you because you made such a report.

This is a summary of the School District’s policy against discrimination, harassment, and bullying. A complete copy of the policy is available at the principal’s office upon request.

The School District’s Coordinators for Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 are:

Cynthia York and Anthony Frazier Barren County Board of Education 202 West Washington Street Glasgow, KY 42141 270-651-3787

Special Education Discipline Procedures Student Behavior The behavior of exceptional education students, and other students who have been referred for evaluation for possible special education placement and related services, should be considered during Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) meetings and addressed through the IEP. Since behaviors of an exceptional student may be related to or caused by the student’s disability, the role of exceptional education includes the instruction of appropriate behavior. It is the intent of the Barren County Public Schools that discipline and instruction for exceptional education students is designed to maximize the use of methods that enhance a sense of self-worth and competency. The following standards will be utilized in the implementation of disciplinary methods:

1. All behavior is an attempt to communicate. In order to understand the purpose of any behavior, it is necessary to review the events immediately before that behavior, and the results or consequences of the behavior (a functional analysis of behavior). Therefore, instances of undesirable or inappropriate behaviors will be recorded by school in a critical incidents log format (e.g., Antecedent/Behavior/Consequence). 2. Intervention techniques should focus not only on eliminating a certain undesirable behavior, but also upon determination of the purpose of that behavior, and the provision/instruction of a more acceptable behavior. 3. A variety of positive reinforcers and opportunities for the development of self- control shall be utilized prior to the consideration of negative interventions.

Negative Reinforcement The use of negative reinforcement should be applied in accordance with a study of the behavior and in conjunction with positive reinforcement procedures. These standards will be followed in the implementation of negative reinforcement.

1. Disciplinary techniques used with regular education students may also be used as short term disciplinary methods with exceptional students in conjunction with any modifications indicated in the IEP. “Short-term” is defined as any method, or combination of methods, that results in an interruption of the IEP for no more than a total of ten (10) school days.

2. In-school alternative programs may be used as a short-term disciplinary method with exceptional students. Any change that occurs that constitutes a change of placement, requires due process procedures to assure the continuous implementation of the specially designed instruction as stated in the IEP and will be determined by the ARC.

3. Crisis intervention methods, including physical restraint/seclusion, will be employed according to the Board Policy on restraint and seclusion. Parents will be notified of any restraint that occurs. District policy and related procedures addressing physical restraint and seclusion, may be accessed by contacting the Director of Pupil Personnel or the Director of Special Programs at the Barren County Board of Education.

Suspension and Expulsion Students who create a dangerous or disruptive situation may be suspended from school. The due process procedures for short-term suspensions are the same as for all students and are outlined in the Student Discipline Code. Students may not be suspended from school for more than a total of ten (10) days per school year without services being provided according to the IEP. Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) must convene prior to the eleventh (11th) day of suspension to decide upon a change of placement and determine method(s) of service delivery. Parents will be given prior written notification of an ARC meeting to be held. At this ARC meeting, a statement shall be included on the Conference Summary Report (signed by all present) that the parents have received a copy of and understand their rights, including the right to a due process hearing if they disagree with the committee’s determination. All ARC actions are documented on the Conference Summary Report.

The ARC must consider current evaluation data and other pertinent information in order to determine: a. If the IEP and placement are responsive to evaluation data, and being fully and correctly implemented, and b. whether or not the behavior or misconduct was related to or caused by the student’s disability (manifestation determination).

If the ARC finds that the IEP and placement are not appropriate or not being fully and correctly implemented, appropriate modifications should be determined at the ARC meeting and documented on the IEP and Conference Summary Report. No further disciplinary action beyond the suspension should occur.

If the ARC finds that the IEP and placement are appropriate and being fully and correctly implemented, they must then consider whether or not the misconduct was related to or caused by the student’s disability through a Manifestation of Determination.

Misconduct Related to Disability If the ARC finds that the student’s misconduct was caused by or had a direct substantial relationship to the child’s disability, this should be documented on the Conference Summary Report and ARC will amend IEP accordingly to meet needs of student in current setting. Change of placement can be made if guardians are in agreement or for 45 days if a student brings a drug or weapon to school or causes substantial harm to another person. If expulsion is being considered, a copy will be transmitted by the principal directly to the Superintendent. If this determination is made, the Superintendent may not recommend expulsion to the board of education.

If the ARC finds that the student’s misconduct was not caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the child’s disability, an explanation will be documented on the Conference Summary Report and student can be disciplined as any other student to include a change in placement with services. If expulsion is being considered, a copy will be transmitted directly to the Superintendent. If this determination is made, the Superintendent may recommend expulsion to the board of education. Even if the student is expelled, educational services may not cease. Therefore, the ARC will meet within three (3) days of the date of the expulsion to determine a plan to continue educational services; this plan will be documented on a new IEP and Conference Summary Report.

Due Process Hearing Request If parents disagree with any ARC decision, they may request a due process hearing. If they do so, once the fixed term of the disciplinary suspension expires, the student returns to his previous educational placement unless parents agree to a different placement. Once the hearing decision is reached, the ARC resumes at that point in the process.

Temporary Court or Hearing Officer Exclusion In instances of extremely serious misconduct in which it appears that maintaining a student in his/her current educational placement is substantially likely to result in injury to self or others, the school district may choose to pursue through the judicial system a temporary exclusion of the student from school. This action is initiated only when parents refuse a change of placement, and is designed to allow a “cooling off” period for planning purposes. In order to initiate this district court action, the principal will contact the Director of Special Education after the ARC has determined that the student’s behavior is related to or caused by his/her disability, and after the parents have refused to accept a change in placement. While all ARC determinations must be made prior to the initiation of court proceedings, it would not be necessary to pursue due process hearing procedures first.

NUTRITION SERVICES

Nutrition Services ………………………………………… 31

Grievance Initiation Form ……………………………….. 35

Health and Wellness ……………………………………… 38

We Can Program …………………………………………. 39

Nutrition Services The Barren County School District is committed to providing nutritious, appealing meals and snacks to the students and staff of all Barren County Schools. As part of the Federal School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, all Barren County students are eligible for “no charge” breakfast and lunch prices. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Nutrition Services Director, CheyAnne Fant at 270-651-3787.

 Menus and online payment systems will be available online under the “Lunch Menu/online payment” link on the BC Schools webpage.  The district will use identical menus for each of the elementary schools, with variations at the high school and middle school, unless otherwise notified.  The district is bound by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act in addition to other state and federal regulations related to meal and snack service for our students. Though changes have been made to requirements and regulations, our goal is to provide meals that are healthy and appealing to the student population.  In addition, competitive food laws and policies have changed over the years to better align with school and district wellness policies like the BC 95210 Wellness Plan. NO CHARGE BREAKFAST & LUNCH FOR ALL BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS

 Families of these students will be required to complete a Household Income Form in compliance with this Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

- Complete Household Income Form (HIF) each year - ONLY ONE APPLICATION IS NEEDED PER HOUSEHOLD - APPLY AT ANY SCHOOL or Barren County Board of Education - Please include all household members on the application. - Applications must be completed fully and correctly to be processed.

 Household Income Forms are available at each Barren County School and online under “Forms & Documents” tab. http://www.barren.kyschools.us/linksForms.aspx  Instructions and frequently asked questions regarding applications are included in the form.  All forms should be returned to the school of enrollment.

If you would like help completing this form, please call the Nutrition Services Department at the Board of Education using the following contact information: Nutrition Services Offices- 270-651-3787

Meal Charge Procedures

Student Meal Charge Accounts The following preventative measures will apply to student and adult accounts:  Preventative measures will be taken in order to inform students and parents/guardians of account balances. At the school’s discretion current account balances will be distributed to students either bi-monthly or monthly.  Because the Barren County Board of Education participates in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) all families should complete a Household Income Form (HIF). These forms are available from the Board of Education and the local schools. If parents have questions about the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, they should contact the Barren County Board of Education by calling (270-651-3787).  PREPAYMENT is encouraged and can be made by cash, check, or on-line payment. All payments can be presented to the cashier for credit to your student(s) personal account(s). Checks should be payable to: Name of School-Nutrition Services. On-line payments may be made at District website.  Nutrition Services staff will notify and/or work with principals, Family Resource and Youth Service Directors, school counselors, and/or teachers to understand the student and parent’s situation and if a Household Income Form (HIF) is needed. All families should complete one Household Income Form (HIF) per household.  Nutrition Services staff will use automated calling system and/or email to notify parents of negative balances.

Adult &Student Meal Charges – Negative Balance  When negative balances exceeding $25 occur, a designee from the school cafeteria will make an attempt to contact parent by phone, e-mail, letter, and/or One Call.  If charges are not paid and the charges reach a $35.00 limit, the School Nutrition Services Manager and/or the Principal/designee will make a personal contact with the parent/guardian by phone, e-mail, or letter (mailed to residence). A One Call can be issued if payment is not received promptly. In addition, a referral to a Family Resource and Youth Services can be made to assist the family.  If the account exceeds $70 and the parent has not made any payment arrangements, the Child Nutrition Services Director/designee will notify the parent/guardian that the account must be brought current within ten (10) days. If there is still no response, the District reserves the right to take any necessary legal action to collect charges owed.  In the event that a student transfers to a school within the District, the account balance will transfer with the student. If charges are owed, the approved charge policy will remain in effect.  A LA CARTE PURCHASES and CHARGES shall be restricted by a written document (see form below) signed by a parent/guardian to the School Nutrition Services Manager. Otherwise, charges incurred will be the responsibility of the student’s guardian/parent Any fees related to insufficient funding for checks and/or legal fees will be the responsibility of the student’s guardian/parent.

Please read this document carefully.

Have you heard?

ALL Barren County students can eat

BREAKFAST & LUNCH for FREE

You should complete three documents inside this packet:

1. Meal Pricing and Charge Policy- Everyone must complete and return. Required for all students – 1 per Household

2. Household Income Form (HIF) Required for all application--- Please follow the students – written instruction sheet. You must 1 per Household complete a new application each year to get to help all students get the benefits of no charge breakfast & lunch. ONLY ONE FORM PER HOUSEHOLD.

ONLY IF 4. NEEDED 3. Food Allergies & Special Dietary Needs Information 5. Complete if needed.

Meal Policy & Charge Policy

FORM 1 – COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION SCHOOLS ONLY REQUIRED Please read this form carefully and complete. Please list all students in household including grades preschool to high school. ONE FORM PER HOUSEHOLD ONLY

For the 2017-2018 school year, the following Barren County Schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision, which allows all students in the following schools to be served breakfast, lunch, and snacks at no charge: Austin-Tracy Elementary, Eastern Elementary, Hiseville Elementary, North Jackson Elementary, Park City Elementary, Red Cross Elementary, Temple Hill Elementary, Barren County Middle School, Barren County High/TA School, College Street Campus.

Full Name of Student School Student Attends Grade

All students are encouraged by cashiers to get a reimbursable meal in the cafeteria line to comply with the Federal School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Students cannot be denied a reimbursable meal, and charges for the reimbursable meals will be as follows :

Meal Prices for Barren County Schools 2017-2018 National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs Student 1st Breakfast – No charge Student 1st Lunch – No charge Student 2nd Breakfast - $2.25 Student 2nd Lunch - $3.25 Adult Breakfast - $2.25 Adult Lunch - $3.25

I have read and understand the following: 1. To participate in “No Charge” program each family shall complete a Household Income Form (see attached). On ly o ne form is required per household.

2. All Barren County School students can receive one (1) breakfast, one (1) lunch and one (1) after sch oo l sn ack (wh ere NEW! NEW! available) at no charge.

3. Any extra meals or a la carte items cannot be charged to student accounts unless the student has a positive balance to cover the expense.

4. Students can pay with cash to purchase extra items.

5. Previous meal charges will appear on student accounts and should be paid in full. For billing questions or payment plans, please contact Nutrition Services at (270) 651-3787.

6. Guardians can monitor student lunch and breakfast accounts as well as make online payments by visiting the “My Payment Plus” quick link on the Barren County Schools website (www.barren.kyschools.us).

7. For students with special dietary needs, please complete Food Allergies Special Dietary Needs form in this handout.

8. To submit a grievance, please complete the Grievance Initiation Form (Students) in this handout.

Guardian Signature: ______Date:______34

STUDENTS 09.4281 AP.2 Grievance Initiation Form (Students)

This form provides the opportunity for a student to question the application of a Board policy or administrative rule or procedure and to secure at the lowest administrative level an equitable and prompt resolution. STUDENT GRIEVANT Student Name ______Date ______Home Address ______Phone ______School ______Grade Level ______GRIEVANCE Identify the policy, rule, or procedure whose application is at issue. Use full names, dates, exact location, and specific occurrence, if appropriate. (Use additional sheet if necessary.) ______What results are you seeking from this grievance initiation? (Use additional sheet if necessary) ______Student’s Signature Date LEVEL ONE: CLASSROOM TEACHER Name:______Date grievance received at this level ______Classroom Teacher’s response (Use additional sheet if necessary.) ______Classroom Teacher’s Signature Date THIS RESPONSE SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE GRIEVANT WITHIN TEN (10) SCHOOL DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS GRIEVANCE AT THIS LEVEL. ======

STUDENTS 09.4281 AP.2 (CONTINUED) Grievance Initiation Form (Students)

BOARD POLICY ALLOWS FOR APPEAL OF THE CLASSROOM TEACHER’S DECISION AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE GRIEVANCE TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF AUTHORITY IF THE CLASSROOM TEACHER IS AN ALLEGED PARTY IN THE COMPLAINT. LEVEL TWO: PRINCIPAL OR PRINCIPAL’S DESIGNEE Name:______Date grievance received at this level ______Principal/Principal’s Designee’s response (use additional sheet if necessary.) ______Principal’s/Designee’s Signature Date THIS RESPONSE SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE GRIEVANT WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS GRIEVANCE AT THIS LEVEL. ======BOARD POLICY ALLOWS BOTH FOR APPEAL OF THE PRINCIPAL/DESIGNEE’S DECISION AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE GRIEVANCE TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF AUTHORITY IF THE PRINCIPAL/DESIGNEE IS AN ALLEGED PARTY IN THE COMPLAINT. LEVEL THREE: SCHOOL COUNCIL, IF APPROPRIATE Name:______Date grievance received at this level ______RESPONSE OF SCHOOL COUNCIL (USE ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NECESSARY.) ______Signature of School Council Chairperson Date THIS RESPONSE SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE GRIEVANT WITHIN TEN (10) SCHOOL DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS GRIEVANCE AT THIS LEVEL. ======BOARD POLICY ALLOWS BOTH FOR APPEAL OF THE SCHOOL COUNCIL’S DECISION AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE GRIEVANCE TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF AUTHORITY IF THE SCHOOL COUNCIL IS AN ALLEGED PARTY IN THE COMPLAINT.

STUDENTS 09.4281 AP.2 (CONTINUED) Grievance Initiation Form (Students)

LEVEL FOUR: SUPERINTENDENT/DESIGNEE Name:______Date grievance received at this level ______SUPERINTENDENT/DESIGNEE’S RESPONSE (USE ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NECESSARY.) ______Superintendent’s/Designee’s Signature Date THIS RESPONSE SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE GRIEVANT WITHIN TEN (10) SCHOOL DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS GRIEVANCE AT THIS LEVEL. ======THE BOARD WILL NOT HEAR ANY GRIEVANCE CONCERNING PERSONNEL ACTIONS UNLESS THE GRIEVANCE CONCERNS CONSTITUTIONAL, STATUTORY, REGULATORY, OR OTHER POLICY APPLICATION OR DEMOTION UNDER KRS 161.765. LEVEL FIVE: BOARD OF EDUCATION Date grievance received at this level ______BOARD OF EDUCATION’S RESPONSE (USE ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NECESSARY.) ______Signature of Board Chairperson Date THIS RESPONSE SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE GRIEVANT WITHIN TEN (10) SCHOOL DAYS OF RECEIPT AFTER THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING.

Review/Revised:6/9/2015

Health and Wellness Keeping Barren County students healthy is not just about providing nutritious foods, so the district-wide wellness committee created a 95210 Wellness Plan to incorporate more than just nutrition components. With talk about obesity and decline of wellness among the younger generations, this committee wanted to focus on a range of habits that promote wellness of the whole person. “These habits were set to encourage a culture of health and wellness for staff, students, and ultimately families of our students,” stated Cynthia York, BC Director of Special Programs.

Each 95210 wellness category is based on recommendations for sleeping adequately, eating fruits and vegetables, limiting screen time, increasing physical activities, and eliminating sugar-added beverages. Recommendations for each category of wellness include students getting 9 hours of sleep daily. Sleep improves memory, cognitive function and mood in addition to helping with immune systems and maintaining and/or losing weight.

Another habit to strive for is eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily to help ward off heart disease and stroke, control blood pressure, prevent some types of cancer, avoid a painful intestinal ailment called diverticulitis, and guard against cataract and macular degeneration, two common causes of vision loss, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.

Too much screen time increases the risk of being overweight. Sedentary activities like watching television, using computers and smart phones, and playing video games burn few calories and can start to crowd out time that could be spent being active. In addition, evidence shows that watching TV can actually promote obesity by changing what and how much we eat. In fact, there’s good reason why many organizations recommend that children and teens limit TV/ media time to no more than two hours per day, which lead to the recommendation of less than 2 hours of screen time daily.

Participating in physical activity for 1 hour per day is a habit that will burn calories, improve health, and promote positive mental health. Though students have opportunities for physical activity during the school day, BC schools also offer physical activities in 21st Century Afterschool time and through sporting activities to promote an active lifestyle.

The final recommendation is to consume 0 sugar-added beverages. Sugar adds empty calories to food while increasing cholesterol and fat storage. Reduction in sugar intake can actually decrease blood pressure as well. “We know that this program will not change the behaviors of every student, staff member or family member, but the awareness is important. Our goal is to concentrate our efforts on education and to encourage everyone to take small steps to better health,” added Rita Powell, Barren County School Nurse.

BARREN COUNTY WE CAN GET HEALTHY

9- Get at lease nine hours of sleep per day

5- Five servings of fruits and vegetables per day day

2- Limit screen time to 2 hours or less outside of school school

1 - Get at least 1 hour of physical activity per day

0- Eliminate sugar added beverages

Barren County Schools “We Can” program promotes a healthy lifestyle for staff, students, and families. The plan encourages the following: 9= recommended hours of sleep per night 5= recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day 2= limit number of hours of screen time (after school hours) 1= recommended time for physical activity 0= no sugary beverages

Anytime a student completes one of the above activities during the course of a day, he/she can complete a ticket and return it to school, with the potential of earning 5 tickets a day. When tickets are returned to school, students become eligible to win monthly prizes. Additional ticket pages can be obtained through the district website or through the front office at your school.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Student and Parent Regulations, Rules, and Responsibilities …… 41

Student and Parent Regulations, Rules and Responsibilities for Students Riding School Buses The privilege of any student to ride a school bus is conditioned upon his good behavior and observance of the following regulations and responsibilities. These relate to Kentucky Revised Statutes, Kentucky State Board of Education Administrative Regulations, and the Barren County Board of Education Policies. Any student who violates these regulations and rules will be reported to the principal of the school, which the student attends for necessary corrective action.

Any parent or individual who boards a bus to confront a driver or student will be subject to prosecution by the court system.

1. Students riding the school buses are under the direct supervision of the bus driver and shall obey the driver promptly. 2. Students shall wait at their assigned bus stop off the traveled roadway and shall remain there until the driver has stopped the bus, opened the entrance door, and signaled the students to enter the bus. a. Students must be on time. Buses cannot wait beyond scheduled time. b. During inclement weather, the driver will stop and blow the horn. c. Parents are responsible for the safety of students who are going to and from the pick-up points and for their meeting the bus on schedule. d. Students should never stand in the road while waiting for the bus. 3. When students must cross the roadway to enter the bus or cross the roadway when leaving the bus, they shall not cross the roadway until signaled to do so by the bus driver. Students should not run toward or across the roadway while the bus is moving. 4. For safety reasons, when pupils are required to cross the roadway when entering the school bus or leaving the school bus, the roadway crossing shall be made in front of the bus. The students shall cross the roadway a distance of approximately ten (10) feet in front of the bus in order that the bus driver may see them. 5. When students enter the bus, they shall proceed promptly to a seat without disturbing other students. a. Students shall sit three in a seat, if necessary, and no standing shall be allowed as long as seats are available. b. Seats will be assigned by the driver to maintain order and for evacuation purposes. c. The driver shall assign seats when there is a continuous discipline problem. 6. Students shall remain seated until the bus has come to a complete stop before leaving their seats to get off the bus. 7. Students shall not change from one seat to another while on board bus. a. Buses will not leave school in the afternoon until all students are seated and quiet. b. Bus drivers will strictly enforce this rule. 8. For safety reasons, students shall not extend their arms, legs, or heads out bus windows while bus is in motion.

9. Students shall not create excessive noise or engage in any activity which might divert the driver’s attention from driving the bus and create a safety hazard or cause an accident such as: a. Loud talking, laughing, or unnecessary confusion (boom boxes, radios, and any other music devices.) b. Unnecessary conversation with the driver.

10. Students SHALL NOT: a. Smoke, chew, dip, possess or use any tobacco-related products such as e- cigarettes on the bus at any time. b. Eat or drink on the bus at any time. c. Throw paper or waste on the floor of the bus. d. Throw articles on the bus or out the window. e. Fight, push, or shove. f. Use profane, vulgar, or abusive language. g. Possess knives, sharp objects, or other lethal objects. h. Bring animals on the bus. i. Tamper with mechanical equipment, accessories, or control of bus. j. Place musical instruments or other articles in door of bus. k. Obstruct aisle in any manner. l. Possess or use alcohol or drugs. m. Operate the entrance door handle or any other bus control except in case of emergency. n. Occupy more space in a seat than required. Items belonging to the student must be held by the student and not placed in another seat or on the floor. o. Track excessive mud and dirt on the bus. p. Open and close windows without permission of driver. q. Bring operative or ceremonial firearms, explosives or dangerous weapons on the bus at any time. r. Interface or intercede when a bus driver is disciplining a student even if it is a brother or sister. s. Bring helium balloons, flagpoles, staffs or floral arrangements in glass containers on school buses. t. Bring tuba, French horn, Cello, Baritone Horn, String Bass, Drums

11. Students shall ride the school bus to which he or she is assigned to and from school each day and shall get on and off the bus at the same stop each day unless written permission is granted by the principal of the school which the student attends. a. Permission notes from parents, teacher or others will not be accepted by the bus driver unless signed by the principal or his designee. b. Only those persons assigned to the bus shall be allowed to ride a bus. Persons not of school age, parents, or other persons will not be allowed to ride a school bus without permission from the transportation director or principal 12. When necessary, parents shall provide adequate bus turning areas that contain sufficient gravel and are free from other vehicles to assure continuous transportation for students.

The school bus driver has the authority to enforce the above regulations. Students shall conduct themselves on the school bus as they would in the classroom except that reasonable conversation is permissible. The bus driver is required to report those students who violate bus regulations to the school principal who will take appropriate disciplinary action.

In extreme circumstances, where the safety and welfare of a student is endangered, the driver has the authority to remove a student from the bus. This should be done only when all else fails. The driver shall notify the principal immediately by radio.

Continued disorderly conduct or refusal to submit to the authority of the bus driver and obey these regulations shall be sufficient reason to refuse the student transportation service. When it becomes necessary to refuse a student this service due to misconduct, the school principal shall notify the parent in writing of the action taken. The school principal shall then notify the bus driver to permit the student renewed riding privileges. Parents shall be responsible for providing transportation for their child who has been suspended from riding the school bus.

Students who damage any part of the school bus will be subject to disciplinary action by the school principal. Parents will be required to pay for the damage and students may not be allowed to ride the bus.

The Barren County Board of Education will not extend a bus route to furnish transportation to students who live less than one mile to existing routes unless there is a hazardous situation that endangers the safety or welfare of the child. Express buses transporting Barren County High School students will not stop to pick up or let off any student unless there is an emergency that warrants letting a child off. The only other reason for letting a student off is if the bus can meet schedules at the other school and let off such students.

Buses will not travel on private roads. Students on private roads must meet the bus at the nearest state or county road.

Parents are required to read and then sign a copy of the Regulation for Pupils Riding School Buses and return such copy to the principal of the school the child attends. Parents are asked to read bus regulations to their child or children.

SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Counseling Services …………………………………………………… 45

Student Assistance Program …………………………………………. 45

Suicide Prevention …………………………………………………….. 46

US Department for Health and Human Services …………………… 46

Family Resource Centers …………………………………………….. 47

21st Century Community Learning Center ………………………….. 48

Preschool ………………………………………………………………. 49

RTI Procedures ……………………………………………………….. 50

Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy ……………………… 53

Volunteer Program …………………………………………………… 55

Volunteer Application ………………………………………………… 56

Barren County School Counseling Services The guidance department serves the student body by providing classroom guidance services, career information, college scholarship and financial aid information, testing information and maintains student academic records. The counseling staff are also available for group counseling (permission will be obtained), and individual counseling per referral or student(s) voluntarily seeking services or information.

The guidance department operates in the realm of confidentiality and informed consent. All student records/information are held in confidence. Custodial parents and students 18 years of age or older have legal access to these records. The school requires that a court order be provided to the school for those parents who have been legally excluded from the right to have access to their child’s school information. The guidance department staff will also ask for a student identification number from persons requesting information over the phone or by fax. The counseling department encourages parent and community involvement. The staff looks forward to serving you and your child.

Barren County Student Assistance Program The Barren County Board of Education employs school counselors along with a Deputy Sheriff stationed at the high school who provide assistance to students who are either using addictive substances or suspect using such substances. Referrals may be made by teachers, administrators, parents, peers, the Judicial System, any interested person or most importantly students may make self referrals. If the Counselors/Deputy feels that a student requires a professional assessment for alcohol or other drug use, she will refer the student to an outside agency for service.

ALL INFORMATION AND REFERRALS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.

When a student has an assessment by a professional provider, the School Counselor/Deputy will follow up with the student to provide support and prevention education.

Students may be referred to the Counselor/Deputy for reasons other than alcohol and drug use, which may include teen pregnancy, depression, family problems, or runaway. In today’s society, our students are experiencing many stressful situations. Students may participate in support groups such as self esteem building, students affected by a divorce, students affected by another person’s use of an addictive substance, grief and loss support groups or any other appropriate group. It is extremely important to provide our students with coping skills, which will make their lives less stressful.

Peer Mediation for Conflict Resolution is conducted at the middle school level.

Students who wish to have mediation between him/herself and another student with whom they are experiencing a disagreement, may request peer mediation for the problem. Peers and a faculty sponsor conduct mediation for the students involved. This is a proven effective method of releasing stress and anger among students and provides for a peaceful alternative to fighting or arguing.

How Can I Tell If My Child Is Using Alcohol or Other Drugs?

 Personality Changes  Unexplained periods of moodiness, depression, anxiety and continuing resentful behavior  Change in friends  Change in daily activities, such as hobbies  Lack of motivation  Decline in school work, skipping classes or school, increased discipline in school  Lack of energy  Noticeable change in personal grooming habits (sloppy, dirty)  Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times  Loss of appetite  Runny nose, hacking cough

Suicide Prevention In accordance with KRS 156.095 passed by the Kentucky Legislature, The Barren County Board of Education has adopted policy 09.22 which mandates student instruction concerning suicide prevention. By September 1 of each school year, administrators shall provide suicide prevention awareness information to students in middle school grades and above, as provided by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. REFERENCES: 1KRS 156.501; KRS 156.502; 704 KAR 4:020 2KRS 156.095 KRS 156.160 702 KAR 5:030

US Department for Health and Human Services Any person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is dependent, neglected, or abused, or is a victim of human trafficking shall immediately cause an oral or written report to be made to a local law enforcement agency or the Department of Kentucky State Police: the cabinet or its designated representative; the Commonwealth’s Attorney or the County Attorney; by telephone or otherwise. Any supervisor who receives from an employee a report of suspected dependency, neglect, or abuse shall promptly make a report to the proper authorities for investigation. REFERENCES: KRS 620.030 Human Trafficking hotline: 1-888-373-7888 Child Abuse hotline: 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD)

Family Resource & Youth Service Centers To enhance students’ ability to succeed in school by developing and sustaining partnerships that promote:

 Early learning and successful transition to school  Academic achievement and well-being  Graduation and transition into adult life

Barren County Youth Service Center Serves all students and families at BCMS, Trojan Academy, and BCHS 555 Trojan Trail (BCMS)..…………………………………………………270-651-1077 505 Trojan Trail (Trojan Academy) ……………………………………….270-629-5509 507 Trojan Trail (BCHS)..………………………………………………… 270-651-6587

Hiseville Family Resource Center Serves all students and families of the Hiseville Community Hiseville School.……………………………………………………………270-453-4426

Western Barren County Family Resource Center Serves all students and families of Park City and Red Cross Communities Park City School.……………………………………………………………270-749-2507 Red Cross School.……………………………………………….………….270-651-1319

North Eastern Family Resource Center Serves all students and families of Eastern and North Jackson Communities Eastern School.………………………………………………………………270-678-4480 North Jackson School.………………………………………………..…….. 270-629-5388

Southern Barren Family Resource Center Serves all students and families of Austin Tracy and Temple Hill Communities Austin Tracy School..………………………………………………………270-646-4784 Temple Hill School..……………………………………………………...... 270-427-2273

21st Century Community Learning Centers and After School Programs

Barren County Schools in partnership with 21st Century Community Learning Centers provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading, math and science; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. In addition, summer programming is offered at each site. Prices and class offerings are set by each site. For program times, applications, scholarship information, and schedules, contact each school’s site coordinator or visit www.barren.kyschools.us . 21st Century Community Learning Center Sites Austin Tracy Elementary School – Eagle’s Nest, 21st CCLC Eastern Elementary School – Wildcat Den, 21st CCLC Hiseville Elementary School – Cardinal Club, 21st CCLC North Jackson Elementary School – Jag Academy, 21st CCLC Park City Elementary School – Cub Club, 21st CCLC Red Cross Elementary School – Mustang Corral, YMCA Temple Hill Elementary Schools – T.H.E. Dog Pound, 21st CCLC Barren County Middle School – Trojan Extreme, 21st CCLC Barren County High School and Trojan Academy – Barren Beyond the Bell, 21st CCLC Adult Education Programs and family events provided through the community education and 21st Century Afterschool Coordinator.

Preschool The Barren County Schools preschool program lays the foundation for our earliest learners. The preschool teachers and staff implement activities that are appropriate for the child's developmental age and are aligned with the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards. As a result, we provide children with an enriched environment that will facilitate their learning in all areas of development. The Barren County Schools district-wide Preschool Program serves 3 and 4 year old children with developmental delays and 4 year old children who turn four prior to August 1st. who qualify based on income. For those 4 year olds who do not qualify based on a developmental delay or income, tuition is also an option for attendance. Tuition for three year olds who do not qualify based on a delay may be allowed at certain schools, space allowing. Preschool classrooms are currently located at each of the seven elementary schools in Barren County, and may include some off campus sites if need arises. Hours of operation for Preschool will be from 7:20-2:20 Monday thru Thursday. For students wishing to attend on Fridays, structured programming will be offered through our 21st Century Program from 7:20-2:20 for $10.00 a day. However, transportation will not be offered on Fridays. Students who qualify for preschool may ride the regular bus to/from school on Monday-Thursday.

Adults will monitor morning and afternoon routes. Students in the tuition program or who do not reside in the school’s attendance zone are not eligible for bus transportation.

Requirements for Enrollment The following records are required for children to attend preschool: · Complete enrollment packet for the district · National school lunch program application · Official birth certificate from the state office vital statistics: A copy of the certificate from the hospital is not acceptable unless it has a gold seal on it. We cannot accept billfold sized certificates either. · Certificate of immunization from doctor or health department · School Health/School Physical from doctor or health department on the prescribed Kentucky form · Eye examination reported on the prescribed Kentucky form · A Social Security Card is optional

Response to Intervention After preschool screenings have occurred, parents will be notified if student exhibits a possible delay of any kind (speech, cognitive, social/emotional, motor, etc). At that time, the need for interventions in the areas of concern will be discussed and determined. Intervention services will begin when preschool begins in the fall. The services will be offered to the child at his/her school, or other designated site, according to the preschool schedule. The interventions will occur for a period of four weeks with data being gathered during that time. At the end of the four weeks, staff from each school will meet with parents to review student progress and determine the need for additional assessments. If it is determined that a student needs additional assessments and parent(s) give consent, he/she will remain in preschool during the evaluation process. If it is determined that no further testing is necessary, he/she will not be eligible to enroll in preschool. For four year old students he/she may be eligible to attend if income guidelines are met, or parents may have the option to pay tuition, if space is available.

Tuition · On a limited basis, FOUR year old students may be allowed to attend preschool by paying TUITION if they do not have a qualifying condition or meet income guidelines. · Tuition Rates are $80 for attendance Monday-Thursday For an additional $10.00, you may choose to send your child on Fridays. · Tuition payments are due the week of service, and when accounts fall behind students will not be allowed to attend. · Busing is not provided for tuition program. Transportation to and from preschool is responsibility of parents. · Tuition payment includes meals during school day. Snacks are not included. Please note—if capacity at the school is exceeded with Qualifying Students, tuition students may have to be removed from services. If this occurs, services at another preschool site may be offered.

RTI Procedures Overview: The Barren County RTI plan is based on a 3 tiered model. Tier 1 includes instruction in core curriculum where at least 80% of students should be successful. Tier 2 addresses the needs of those not being successful in the core curriculum and require additional interventions above and beyond the core, approximately 5-15% of the population. Tier 3 is for those students who have not made progress on interventions in tier 2 and require additional interventions, approximately 1-5% of the population. If a student progresses through the tiers without making progress, then an ECE referral could be considered.

S-Team The S-Team (Support Team) membership should include the principal, teachers representing each grade level, the curriculum resource teacher, ECE Teacher Consultant, school psychologist, the guidance counselor and Intervention Coordinator/s. Other staff may be included such as ECE teachers, support staff, etc. Leadership from the school principal is essential.

Tier I: Appropriate curriculum and instruction should be utilized for all students in the general education setting to ensure the academic and behavior needs of at least 80% of the population are being met. For those students scoring above the 20th percentile but still not performing in the classroom, teachers will target areas of concern and use instructional research-based strategies available through the core curriculum to provide interventions for the student/s. Strategies used should be documented, along with monitoring data (ie- SRA checkouts and other formative assessments embedded within the curriculum), using the student intervention profile form. These students should also be given the MAP Winter assessment.

Please note: During the review of the screening data by the district data team, if more than 20% of students in the district, a school, grade or class fall at or below the 20th percentile, the administrators and CRTs will work together to identify root causes of poor performance and implement professional development to ensure core programs are being implemented with fidelity.

Tier II: Following universal screening in grades k-10 using instruments such as MAP, AIMSWeb, etc, counselors and/or teachers will identify students who score at or below the 20th percentile and target those students as being in need of additional assistance at the Tier II level.

For students moving to Tier II, an academic intensive assistance plan is completed by the teacher. The intervention profile will be completed for the student while meeting with the Guidance Counselor and /or CRT, other lead teachers, and/or the S-team. The intervention profile should document the specific details of the intervention (frequency, program being used, interventionist in charge, duration) that will be used for the child to meet the identified goal of the child in each area of need. The student should continue to receive the same Tier I core instruction, but have the additional interventions as well. Tier II interventions should be implemented in a small group setting. The person providing the intervention will be responsible for progress monitoring at least once every two weeks. A minimum of 6 data points should be obtained prior to making a decision about the effectiveness of the intervention. The teacher and interventionist will coordinate data to communicate with the S-Team to determine progress and next steps.

If progress is being made at Tier II but the student is still not at or close to grade level performance, the student will remain in current interventions. If the student is not making sufficient progress, additional interventions will be added at the Tier III level.

Tier III: After S-Team determines that further interventions are necessary, the Intervention profile sheet is updated to reflect additional interventions. Interventions at this Tier should take the form of direct instruction in a smaller group setting (2-5 students) than Tier 2. Progress monitoring takes place on a weekly basis. Interventionist is responsible for monitoring. Duration of interventions at this Tier will vary but at least six data points should be gathered before additional decisions are made. Analysis of data will occur at S-Team meetings.

If progress is being made at Tier III but the student is still not at or close to grade level performance, the student will remain in current interventions. If the student is not making sufficient progress, additional interventions will be added at the Tier III level or a referral to ECE may be made.

Referral to ECE (only in areas student has received RTI services): Once the S-Team has met to determine that a referral is warranted, the following items need to be completed and/or attached in a timely manner:  Referral for ECE services (obtain from your guidance counselor)  Up-to-date Academic Intensive Assistance Plan  Up-to-date Student Intervention Profile  Completed vision/hearing screenings  Motor Screening for suspected SLD referrals  Progress Monitoring Data from AIMSWeb  MAP Student Progress Report  Any other standardized assessments (ie-IOWA, GRADE)  K-PREP Assessment Data

Once the above items are completed and/or attached to the referral, referring teacher should sign (p.4) and return the referral and attached documents to the guidance counselor. District Representative (counselor or principal) should then sign off on the referral verifying that it is complete (p.4). Within 2 working days of receipt, an ARC should then be scheduled, with the persons needing to be in attendance, and sent to parents, allowing them a seven day notice.

If an ARC determines that the referral data warrants an evaluation, an evaluation plan/consent form is completed in accordance with the suspected disability. Consent from the parent/guardian is obtained prior to any assessments being given to the student.

Parent Referrals: If a parent makes an ECE referral or indicates concerns, the district will thoroughly explain RTI requirements, indicating that RTI should occur prior to a referral. If the parent still insists on a referral and evaluation for ECE prior to RTI implementation, the ARC will be convened to discuss and accept the referral (if warranted). Consent will be obtained. During the evaluation process (60 school days), the student will receive RTI services, to include progress monitoring, in the areas of concern.

Barren County Board Policy - 08.13451 - Title I - Parent and Family Engagement Policy This policy and the plan to implement it have been developed jointly and in agreement with, and will be distributed to, parents and family of students participating in the Title I program. Parents and family shall be notified of the policy in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language that recipients can understand. This policy shall be made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents, family, and the school.

Expectations for Parent and Family Engagement Contingent on confirmation of resources and other necessary information being provided by state and federal authorities, it is the intent of the Board that parents and family of participating students shall be provided with flexible opportunities for organized, on-going, and timely participation in the planning, review, and improvement of the Title I program, including opportunities to suggest modifications, based on changing needs of parents, family and the schools.

All comments indicating parent and family dissatisfaction with the Title I plan shall be collected and submitted along with the plan to the Kentucky Department of Education.

The Title I program shall be designed to assist students to acquire the capacities and achieve the goals established by law, as well as the goals and standards established by the Board. These goals and standards shall be shared with parents and family in a manner that will give them: (1) timely information about programs; (2) a description and explanation of the school's curriculum, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, the achievement levels in the challenging state academic standards; the achievement level of their child on the challenging state academic standards assessments; and (3) if requested, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate in decisions relating to the education of their children.

Support for Program If the District's Title I allocation is $500,000 or more, the District shall reserve not less than one percent (1%) of its allocation for the purpose of promoting parent and family engagement and shall distribute to Title I schools not less than ninety percent (90%) of the reserved funds with priority given to high-need schools. Parents and family of participating students shall be provided the opportunity to help decide how this portion of the Title I funds will be allotted for parent and family engagement activities.

The District will provide coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist schools in planning and implementing effective parent and family engagement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance. These measures may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

1. Designation of resources to assist in communicating with parents and family, transporting them to meeting sites and/or implementing home visits, providing child- care for meetings, encouraging them to use available parent and family resource centers, and working with them to improve parenting skills, particularly those that will assist them in working with their child to improve his/her educational achievements. Resources may include individuals, agencies, materials, and services.

2. Sharing options for coordinating and integrating Title I program strategies with services of other community programs, businesses, and agencies. 3. Identification of ways in which parents and family can be engaged in staff training activities to demonstrate the value of parent and family engagement and various techniques designed to successfully engage parents and family as equal partners in their child's education. 4. Making a good faith effort to convene an annual meeting at a convenient time to which all parents and family of participating children shall be invited and encouraged to attend for informing them of their school's participation in and requirements for Title I programs and of their rights to be involved. 5. Designing and conducting an effective annual evaluation process whereby parents can share their ideas about the content and effectiveness of this policy in improving the academic quality of schools receiving Title I funds, and the plan designed to implement it. The process shall focus on the following questions: Does this policy increase parent participation? What barriers to parent participation still exist, and how can they be reduced or removed? 6. In the design of activities and materials for parents, particular attention shall be given to reaching and involving those who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background.

School Policy Each school shall submit to the Superintendent and Board, for review and comment, its Title I school parent and family engagement policy, which must meet all legal requirements, including a school-parent compact developed in keeping with legal requirements. This policy shall be developed jointly with, and distributed by the school to, parents of participating students.

A copy of each school's parent and family engagement policy and accompanying checklist shall be kept on file in the Central Office.

Dear Parent: Bo Matthews, Superintendent

202 West Washington Street Glasgow, KY 42141 270-651-3787 Phone 270-651-8836 Fax

The Barren County School District is pleased to have your son or daughter as a student. Hopefully, your family had an enjoyable and productive summer. With the cooperation and assistance of everyone, the coming school year will be an exciting and productive educational venture.

We would like to extend an invitation for you to become a member of your child’s educational team by becoming a volunteer at your child’s school or any of the other Barren County Schools.

Our school system is very fortunate to have a strong, active volunteer program. This program consists of wonderful and talented individuals who are dedicated to helping children.

The past year, program participants logged numerous educational hours working in Barren County Schools. This enabled the schools to better meet and serve the individual needs of students. Many wonderful friendships were developed as a result of the volunteer program of past years. Volunteering sets a wonderful example for our students to follow as well as giving a sense of personal fulfillment which in turn makes our schools and community a better place to live and raise children. Please consider this a personal invitation from your child’s school to become a part of the volunteer program. Let’s join hands in helping our children, their teachers and the community.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out the Barren County Schools Volunteer Application Form and return it to your child’s teacher.

We look forward to having you as a member of this excellent program.

Sincerely,

District Volunteer Coordinator

BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM (Please check each school where you wish to volunteer)

 Austin Tracy  BCHS  BCMS  Eastern  Hiseville  North Jackson  Park City  Red Cross  Temple Hill  Trojan Academy  Hillcrest Annex  College Street Campus

Name ______(______) Phone: ______Cell: ______(Maiden) Address: ______City: ______Zip: ______

Birthdate: ______/ ______/ ______Social Security Number: ______- ______- ______(Month) (Day) (Year) 38 Email address: ______

Presently Employed?  Yes  No Name of Employer: ______

Do you have;  Child(ren)  Grandchild(ren)  Foster Child(ren)  No child(ren) …. in school?

Childs Name School Grade Teacher

Childs Name School Grade Teacher (List additional children on back of page)

Special Training: ______Languages: ______

Skills, interests, hobbies: ______

Availability: Hours per week: ______Hours per month ______Special Projects Only: ______

Type of work that you would like: (Check all that apply)  Classroom  Office  Sports  Band  Art  Parties

 Special events  Bus Monitor  Mentor  Library  Special Education  Book Fair

 Field Trips  PTA/PTO  Vol. Coordinator  Read to Student  Tutor

 After school programs  Parents/G-parents Day  Festivals/Carnivals

 Newsletters  Clubs: List:

Sports:  Baseball  Basketball  Football  Soccer

 Track  T-ball  Cross Country  Cheerleading

 Volleyball  Golf  Tennis  Dance

 Little League  Boy/Girl Scouts  4H  Other: ______

Volunteer hours you prefer:  During School  After Hours  Home Based

Which day(s) and time do you prefer: M T W Th F Times: ______

Have you had a crime check made in the Barren County School District?  Yes  No

Conditions of commitment: As a volunteer I agree to:  Submit to a crime check, attend orientation training, abide by all school rules and Board of Education policies.  Honor my commitment to volunteer as scheduled and notify when I can’t volunteer  Abide by the rules of confidentiality and moral ethics. Signature: ______Date: ______/ ______/ ______

LEGAL NOTICES

FERPA Rights ………………………………………………….. 58

Non-Discrimination Statement………………………………….. 59

Child Find …………………………………………………….….. 60

PPRA Rights ………………………………………………….….. 63

ESSA Title I Program ………………………………………….... 64

Teacher’s Qualifications/Certification Notification …………… 64

ESSA Assessment Program Notification ………………………. 64

Student Technology Appropriate Use Policy ………………….. 65

Barren County High School Alcohol and Drug Policy ………... 66

Media Release Information Opt Out …………………………… 67

Student Directory Information …………………………………... 68

Notification of FERPA Rights In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, parents have the right to inspect and review all education records relating to their child by making a request to the principal of each school or other designated official. This right is passed on to the student at age 18.

Written policies have been developed which describe the types and locations of these records and the specific procedures available to the parents for the review of records, the amendment of or hearing concerning education records believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of the child and for the disclosure and destruction of records.

In accordance with federal regulations concerning the release or transfer of educational records, it is the policy of the school district to forward records on request to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Parents may obtain, upon request, copies of the records transferred and an opportunity for a hearing.

The schools may release directory information on individual students unless specific instruction not to do so is presented to the principal or superintendent by the parents of a student on or before September 30 of each year or within 30 days of enrolling in the district if enrollment is after the first day of school. Directory information shall include the student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent education institution attended by the student.

One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney; auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Unless the parent or eligible student requests in writing that the District not release information, the student’s name, address, and telephone number (if listed) shall be released to Armed Forces recruiters upon their request.

Parents have the right to file complaints concerning alleged failures of the district to comply with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington DC 20202-4605

Parents of a child who has graduated or otherwise left the district and who was formerly enrolled in a program for exceptional children may request the destruction of any personally identifiable information in the education record of their child which was collected, maintained, or used for the identification, evaluation, or placement of the exceptional child. Such request should be addressed in writing to the principal or superintendent.

Should you have questions pertaining to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, you may contact the principal of the school your child attends and/or the superintendent of the school district.

Barren County Board Of Education: Superintendent, 202 West Washington Street, Glasgow, KY 42141, telephone 270-651-3787.

Local Schools Issue Non-Discrimination Statement Students, their parents, employees and potential employees of the Barren County School District and Barren County Area Technology Center are hereby notified the Barren County School District and Barren County Area Technology Center do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, parental status, martial status, veteran status, sex or disability in employment, vocational programs, or activities set forth in compliance with the office of Civil Rights, Title II, Title VI, Title IX, ADA and Section 504.

The Barren County School District offers the following vocational education programs for students in grades 9-12: agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and industrial technology, PLTW engineering, PLTW biomedical science.

At the Barren County Area Technology Center, the following classes are available to students in grades 9-12: HVAC, automotive, construction/carpentry, computer aided drafting, electricity, machine tool, welding, health sciences, information technology, and business.

Any person having inquiries concerning the Barren County School District’s compliance with the office of Civil Rights Law Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504 is directed to contact the superintendent of the school district.

Barren County Board of Education: Bo Matthews, Superintendent, 202 West Washington Street, Glasgow, Kentucky 42141. Telephone (270) 651-3787.

Barren County Area Technology Center: Ashley Bell, Principal, 491 Trojan Trail, Glasgow, Kentucky 42142. Telephone (270) 651-2196.

Cynthia York, Director of Special Programs, Barren County Board of Education, 202 West Washington Street, Glasgow, KY 42141, (270) 651-3787 or Anthony Frazier, Director of Pupil Personnel, Barren County Board of Education, 202 West Washington Street, Glasgow, KY 42141, (270) 651-3787, who has been designated by the District Superintendent to coordinate the District’s efforts to comply with Title VI, Title IX, the ADA, and Section 504, and the regulations implementing these laws. To obtain this information in a language other than English, call 270-651-3787.

Child Find for Children with Disabilities in Need of Special Education or 504 Services

Child Find The Barren County School District keeps educational records in a secure location in each school and Board office.

The Barren County School District obtains written consent from a parent or eligible student (age 18 or who is attending a postsecondary institution), before disclosing personally identifiable information to an entity or individual not authorized to receive it under FERPA.

For students who have been determined eligible for Special Education, educational records will be destroyed at the request of the parents when they are no longer needed to provide educational programs or services. The Barren County School District may destroy the educational records of a child without parent request three (3) years after they are no longer needed to provide educational programs or services. Parents are advised that data contained in the records may later be needed for Social Security benefits or other purposes. The Barren County School District may retain, for an indefinite period of time, a record of the student’s name, address, telephone number, grades, attendance records, classes attended, grade level completed, and year completed.

Children eligible for Special Education include those children with disabilities who have autism, deaf-blindness, developmental delay, emotional-behavior disability, hearing impairment, mental disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, or visual impairment and who because of such an impairment need Special Education services.

Children eligible for 504 services include those children in a public elementary and secondary education program who have a current physical or mental impairment that currently substantially limits some major life activity which causes the student’s ability to access the school environment or school activities to be substantially limited.

Children eligible for the State-Funded Preschool program include three- and four-year- old children identified with disabilities and four-year-old children who are at-risk, as defined by federal poverty levels up to 150%. Preschool children eligible for special education must have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) instead of a 504 plan to receive State-Funded Preschool program services.

The Barren County School District has an ongoing “Child Find” system, which is designed to locate, identify and evaluate any child residing in a home, facility, or residence within its geographical boundaries, age three (3) to twenty-one (21) years, who may have a disability and be in need of Special Education or 504 services. This includes children who are not in school; those who are in public, private, or home school; those who are highly mobile such as children who are migrant or homeless; and those who are advancing from grade to grade, who may need but are not receiving Special Education or 504 services.

The Barren County School District’s “Child Find” system includes children with disabilities attending private or home schools within the school district boundaries who may need special education services.

The Barren County School District will make sure any child enrolled in its district who qualifies for Special Education or 504 services, regardless of how severe the disability, is provided appropriate Special Education or 504 services at no cost to the parents of the child.

Parents, relatives, public and private agency employees, and concerned citizens are urged to help the Barren County School District find any child who may have a disability and need Special Education or 504 services. The District needs to know the name and age, or date of birth of the child; the name, address, and phone number(s) of the parents or guardian; the possible disability; and other information to determine if Special Education or 504 services are needed.

Letters and phone calls are some of the ways the Barren County School District collects the information needed. The information the School District collects will be used to contact the parents of the child and find out if the child needs to be evaluated or referred for Special Education or 504 services.

If you know of a child who lives within the boundaries of the Barren County School District, who may have a disability, and may need but is not receiving Special Education or 504 services, please call 270-651-3787 or send the information to:

Cynthia York Director of Special Education Barren County Schools 202 West Washington Street Glasgow, KY 42141

If you know of a child who attends a private or home school within the boundaries of the Barren County School District, who may have a disability, and may need but is not receiving Special Education services, please call 270-651-3787 or send the information to:

Cynthia York Director of Special Education Barren County Schools 202 West Washington Street Glasgow, KY 42141

“Child Find” activities will continue throughout the school year. As part of these efforts the Barren County School District will use screening information, student records, and basic assessment information it collects on all children in the District to help locate those children who have a disability and need Special Education or 504 services. Any information the District collects through “Child Find” is maintained confidentially.

Written Policies and Procedures have been developed which describe the District’s requirements regarding the confidentiality of personally identifiable information and “Child Find” activities. There are copies in the Principal’s office of each school, and in the Board of Education office. Copies of these Policies and Procedures may be obtained by contacting:

Anthony Frazier Director of Pupil Personnel 202 West Washington Street Glasgow, KY 42141 Ph. 270-651-3787

The District office is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Barren County School District provides a public notice in the native language or other mode of communication of the various populations in the geographical boundaries of the District to the extent feasible.

If you know of someone who may need this notice translated to another language, given orally, or delivered in some other manner or mode of communication, please contact the Director of Pupil Personnel, or the Director of Special Education at the address or phone number listed above for the Barren County Schools.

Notification of PPRA Rights The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) affords parents and eligible students (those who are 18 or older or who are emancipated minors) certain rights regarding conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical examinations. These include the right to:

 Consent before minor students are required to submit to a survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one (1) or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in the whole or in part by a program of the U. S. Department of Education: 1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes. 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships such as with lawyers, physicians, or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or the student’s parents; or 8. Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).

 Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of 1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding; 2. Any non-emergency; invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student (except for any physical exam or screening permitted or required under state law); and 3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others. NOTE: If the parent/eligible student has indicated no directory information is to be provided to third parties or if the marketing activity involves provision of social security numbers, consent form 09.14 AP.122 should be used.

 Inspect, upon request and before administration or use: 1. Protected information surveys to be used with students; 2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and 3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

The District shall annually provide parents and eligible students notice of these rights under law in the Student Handbook, the District Student Discipline Code Handbook, or other avenue designated by the Superintendent/designee.

The District will notify parents and eligible students at least annually at the start of each school year of the specific or approximate dates of the activities listed above. A new or supplemental notice shall be given as necessary to provide the opportunity to consent or opt out under the standards set forth above. Parents/eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:

Family Policy Compliance Office U. S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington DC 20202-4605

THERE WILL NOT BE A KENTUCKY INCENTIVES FOR PREVENTION (KIP) SURVEY SCHEDULED FOR 2017-2018.

TITLE I PROGRAM (As part of the EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT OF 2015) Title I programs, as part of the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), offer financial assistance to school districts for serving high poverty schools and students who are educationally deprived. The intent of the program is to assist all students in achieving the same expected educational standards. Eligible schools identify specific needs and develop a program which is coordinated with the regular instructional program.

The Title I program in the Barren County School District currently serves school-wide programs at each of the elementary schools. The grade range is K-6 and most of the Title I money is used to hire additional instructional personnel and buy instructional materials to support the needs in the core subjects and parent involvement.

NOTICE TO PARENTS OF TEACHER’S QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATION Parents have the right to request from the Barren County Board of Education the teaching qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher in a school receiving Title I funds as a part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). We are pleased to report that all of our elementary schools are Title I schools and currently meet the Kentucky teacher licensing criteria for their respective grade level and subject area. The federal ESSA requires that any local school district receiving Title I funds must notify parents that they may request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s teacher(s) and paraprofessionals, if applicable. (Barren County Board Policy 03.112)

Parents may ask for this information by sending a letter of request to the Title I Director, Barren County Board of Education, 202 W. Washington, Glasgow, KY 42141. Be sure to include the following information with your request: child’s full name, parent/guardian’s full name, address, and teacher’s name.

EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT OF 2015 ASSESSMENT PROGRAM NOTIFICATION Because our District receives federal funds for Title I programs as a part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), you may request information addressing any State or District policy regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by ESSA, by the State or District.

Parents may ask for this information by sending a letter of request to the District Assessment Coordinator, Barren County Board of Education, 202 W. Washington, Glasgow, KY 42141. Be sure to include the following information with your request: child’s full name, parent/guardian’s full name, address, school attending, and child’s grade.

Barren County Schools Student Technology Appropriate Use Policy (AUP) The Barren County School System has made a significant investment in technology so that students will have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to excel in our modern world. With this investment in technology comes a great responsibility: to provide students with a positive well-structured learning environment that will foster creative learning. Through this students will learn skills that apply to real world problem solving. Students shall use District technology resources only for educational uses as determined by teachers and/or administrators. Students shall not circumvent any security and safety measures to access information and/or content of an inappropriate or non-educational manner. Each student is responsible for security of his/her own user account and password. Any misuse conducted under a particular individual’s account will be considered the responsibility of that individual unless otherwise determined by a teacher or administrator through the disciplinary process. The Outlook Live e-mail solution is provided to your child by the district as part of the Live@Edu (also known as Office 365) service from Microsoft. By signing this form, you hereby accept and agree that your child’s rights to use the Outlook Live e-mail service, and other Live@Edu services as the Kentucky Department of Education may provide and that the data stored in such Live@Edu services, including Outlook Live e-mail, are managed by the district pursuant to policy 08.2323 and accompanying procedures. You also understand that the Windows Live ID provided to your child also can be used to access other electronic services that provide features such as online storage and instant messaging. Use of those Microsoft services is subject to Microsoft’s standard consumer terms of use (the Windows Live Service Agreement), and data stored in those systems are managed pursuant to the Windows Live Service Agreement and the Microsoft Online Privacy Statement. Before your child can use those Microsoft services, he/she must accept the Windows Live Service agreement and, in certain cases obtain your consent. Students shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for violating this policy and acceptable use rules and regulations established by the school or District. The exact disciplinary actions taken in regards to violations of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) shall be determined by school and district administrators as appropriate based on the severity of the violation up to and including expulsion for students as well as the possibility of criminal charges if applicable. Individuals using district technology resources should be aware that all content and usage is logged and monitored. Specific examples of acceptable and non-acceptable usage may be accessed from the link on the Barren County Schools home page at www.barrenschools.com The user is responsible for reading and understanding the District’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). If any part of this document is unclear it is the individual’s responsibility to get clarification, including but not limited to specific examples regarding what is and is NOT acceptable behavior in relation to the use of District technology resources. By signing the acknowledgement form for this handbook, you acknowledge that you have completely read and understand all of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) including the proper expected usage of district technology resources as well as the possible disciplinary actions that may be taken in response to violations of this policy. Also by signing this document you understand this document will be kept on file and is legal and binding and will cover the entire duration that you are a student or employee of the Barren County School District.

Barren County High School Extra Curricular Participation Alcohol and Drug Policy Extra curricular participation is a privilege that carries with it the responsibility(ies) to the school, team members, and/or club members, to the student body and the community. When a student accepts this privilege, he/she shall also live up to the responsibility beyond that of the general student body, on and off school property, during the season and the off season. This is in addition to the Barren County Board of Education Alcohol and Drug Policy.

No student participating in extra curricular activities shall receive, purchase, possess, attempt to possess, use, be under the influence of, sell, or transfer alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs, controlled substances, prohibited drugs, and substances, mood altering substances (such as inhalants), drug paraphernalia, or counterfeit, look-alike, or simulated narcotics, drugs, or controlled substances on school property, in any school vehicle, at any school-sponsored or sanctioned activity or event, or en route to or from school property or a school-sponsored or sanctioned activity or event. Additionally, no student participating in extra curricular activities shall engage in such alcohol or drug-related behavior or conduct at any place or time, regardless of whether the student is at a school-sponsored event and regardless of whether school is in session.

First violation of the Extra Curricular Participation Policy shall result in a suspension from participation in interscholastic games and extra curricular activities for 10 days. Also, the student must complete with the aid of the Student Assistance Coordinator, and at the expense of the student, an evaluation of the student’s alcohol, drug, narcotic or controlled substance use from a qualified chemical dependency counselor acceptable to the district and complete counseling and/or other treatment recommended in the evaluation.

Failure to complete both the evaluation and the treatment as recommended by the chemical dependency counselor shall result in the student being suspended from extra curricular participation until the evaluation and treatment are completed.

Second violation will be suspension for 30 days from participation in interscholastic games and extra curricular activities. In addition, the student must complete with the aid of the student assistance coordinator, and at the expense of the student, an evaluation of the student’s alcohol, drug, narcotic or controlled substance use from a qualified chemical dependency counselor acceptable to the district and complete counseling and/or other treatment recommended in the evaluation.

Third violation of the Extra Curricular Activities Participation Policy shall be a suspension from participation in extra curricular activities for the remainder of his/her school eligibility.

Printed Name of Student: ______Grade: ______

Signature of Student: ______Date: ______

Printed Name of Parent: ______

Signature of Parent: ______Date: ______

Media Release Information and Opt Out Process (No Form Required if previously submitted) You are certifying that you are the parent or legal guardian of the child listed and that as such you have the authority to approve or deny the use of your child’s photograph and information about your child’s identity.

As parent or legal guardian, you are authorizing the Kentucky Department of Education (“the department”) and your child’s local school and the Barren County School District to use photographic or videotape images of your child for lawful purposes including those outlined below. This permission remains in effect while your child is a student in the Barren County School District.

Also, by signing the last page of this handbook, you are giving permission for the use of your child’s image and identification information (full name, grade, and school name) in various education related print publications, television production, and on the Internet sites of the Kentucky Department of Education and/or your child’s local school or the Barren County School District. You are also authorizing these entities to submit your child’s image and identification information to other publications, medial outlets and educational organizations for publicity purposes.

If you choose to opt out of this media release, you must complete the statement below, sign it, and submit it to the principal of your child’s school. Once received by the principal, the staff of the appropriate schools and district will be notified.

Opt Out Statement: I wish to opt out of the media release policy and do not permit the use of my child’s or children’s image(s) for use in ways checked below (check all that apply):

Video Productions for media outlets Education Promotions in video or print media Digital Pictures for Internet Use or E-newsletters _____ District’s web site and in school Yearbook

List Child’s Name:

School: Grade

Parent/Guardian (print):

Home Address

City Zip

District: Barren County Schools

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Note: This form is to remain on file at the local school district and is exempt from public disclosure in accordance with KRS 61.878(1)(a)(the Kentucky Open Records Law) NOTE: IF THE RECORDED IMAGE, VOICE, OR WORK OF A STUDENT IS TO BE INCLUDED IN A PUBLICATION AS PART OF A COMMERCIAL OR FOR-PROFIT FUND-RAISING ENDEAVOR, AFFIRMATIVE AUTHORIZATION OF THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OR ELIGIBLE STUDENT MUST BE OBTAINED

STUDENTS 09.14 AP.12 Student Directory Information Notification

Consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents (or students 18 or older) may direct the District not to disclose directory information listed below. We are required to disclose a student’s name, address, and telephone listing at the request of Armed Forces recruiters, unless a parent or high school student, regardless of age, requests that this information not be disclosed.

______Date Dear Parent/Eligible Student, This letter informs you of your right to direct the District to withhold release of student directory information for ______. Student’s Name Following is a list of items that the District considers student directory information. If you wish information to be withheld, please choose one (1) of the two (2) options below in both Sections I and II. Choose Option 1 if the District may not release any item of directory information; Option 2, if the District may release only selected items of information. Then check those items that may be released. If we receive no response within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter, all student directory information will be subject to release without your consent. If you return this signed form on time, we will withhold the directory information consistent with your written directions, unless disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law.

Student Directory Information Listing Section I Section II Third Parties, Including Institutions of Higher Education Armed Forces Recruiters & Potential Employers (Parent or high school student, regardless of age, (Parent or student 18 or older may sign below to direct the may sign below to direct the District to withhold District to withhold information in this section.) information in this section.) Choose one of the Options below: Choose one of the Options below:  Option 1: The District MAY NOT RELEASE ANY  Option 1: The District MAY NOT RELEASE information listed below. ANY information listed below.  Option 2: The District MAY RELEASE ONLY the  Option 2: The District MAY RELEASE ONLY information checked below. the information checked below. If you choose Option 2, check the item(s) of information listed If you choose Option 2, check the item(s) of below that the District may release. information listed below that the District may release.  Student’s name  Student’s weight and height  Student’s name  Student’s address (if a member of an athletic  Student’s address  Student’s telephone number team)  Student’s telephone number (if listed)  Student’s date and place of  Student’s dates of attendance birth  Degrees and awards the  Student’s major field of student has received study  Student’s photograph/picture  Information about the  Most recent educational student’s participation in institution attended by the officially recognized student activities and sports  Grade level

______Printed Name of Parent/Eligible Student’s Signature Grade

______Parent/Eligible Student’s Signature Date Review/Revised: 7/12/07 68

Student or Athlete Accident Claim Forms

Tips for Efficient Claim Filings……………………………………… 70

Student or Athlete Accident Claim Forms ……………………… 71 -73

Tips for Efficient Claim Filings 1. The claim form must be completely in its entirety and signed by a parent/guardian and the school official.

2. The date of the accident and a detailed description are required to verify that the incident was school-related.

3. The claim form should be submitted to K & K Insurance in a timely manner. THE BASIC COVERAGE HAS A BENEFIT PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE ACCIDENT…….HOWEVER THE CLAIM FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED TO K & K WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ACCIDENT. This applies even if provider bills have not started to arrive.

4. In addition to the claim form, the company will also require the following in order to make payment:

-Itemized physician, hospital, or other provider bill that includes the diagnostic and procedure codes (for hospital charges this is an UB04 and for a physician/ancillary this is a CMS 1500 form). -Explanations of Benefits (EOB) from the primary carrier

For questions regarding claims: Zurich American Insurance Company K & K Insurance Toll Free: (800) 237-2917

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