Imagine South Lake Charter
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Imagine South Lake Charter School Board Policies & School Related Policies and Procedures (Employee & Student Handbook) Adopted September 25, 2017 Amended June 30, 2021 Table of Contents Section I – School Board Policies .......................................................................................... 4 (1) Education Charter Foundation Board By-Laws ....................................................................... 4 (2) Public Records Policy ............................................................................................................. 12 (3) Conflict of Interest Policy ....................................................................................................... 15 (4) Board Meeting Conduct and Hear the Audience Policy ........................................................ 21 (5) Civility Policy .......................................................................................................................... 22 (6) Lottery Policy .......................................................................................................................... 23 (7) Student Dress Code Policy ..................................................................................................... 25 (8) Wellness Policy ....................................................................................................................... 29 (9) Parent Volunteer Policy ......................................................................................................... 29 (10) Parent Contract Policy ......................................................................................................... 33 (11) Parent Financial Responsibility Policy ................................................................................. 34 (12) Parental Notification of Involuntary Examination Policy ................................................... 35 (13) School Board Conflict Resolution Policy .............................................................................. 35 Section II – School Operation Policies ............................................................................. 399 (1) Employee Handbook Policies and Acknowledgment ........................................................... 39 (2) 10 Month Employee (Teacher) Attendance Policy ............................................................... 40 (3) 11 and 12 Month Employee Attendance Policy ................................................................... 41 (4) Student Attendance Policy and Procedures ......................................................................... 42 (5) Student Cell Phone Policy and Contract ............................................................................. 444 (6) Student Code of Conduct Policy ......................................................................................... 455 (7) Bullying and Harassment Policy .......................................................................................... 466 (8) Grading Policy ..................................................................................................................... 599 (9) Student Handbook ............................................................................................................... 633 (10) Emergency Procedures ...................................................................................................... 644 Attachment 1 – Imagine Schools Employee Handbook Attachment 2 – Imagine South Lake Warrior Handbook *Please Note: The policies contained within this manual and those documents provided as attachments supersede any other policies at the school. SECTION I School Board Policies Section I – School Board Policies (1) Education Charter Foundation Board By-Laws Amended and adopted June 29, 2021. ARTICLE I - General SECTION 1. Name. The name of the corporation shall be Educational Charter Foundation of Florida, Inc., a not-for- profit Florida corporation and shall be hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation.” SECTION 2. Address. The Corporation shall have its principal place of business located at 2750 Hartwood Marsh Road, Clermont, FL 34711, and may have such other places of business as the Board of Directors may designate from time to time. ARTICLE II – Purposes of Corporation; Dedication of Assets SECTION 1. Purpose. a) The general purpose of this Corporation shall be to operate exclusively for charitable, educational, scientific, or literary purposes, and in furtherance of such goals is authorized to do any and all activities which it is empowered to do under these Articles; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as allowing any activities which would jeopardize the Corporation’s tax-exempt status or otherwise be inconsistent with its classification as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended or replaced from time to time (the “Code”) and its regulations as they now exist or may hereafter be amended, or as a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code. b) The specific purpose for which the Corporation is formed is to acquire, establish, own, develop, maintain, improve, manage, and otherwise operate and deal with all or any part of charter schools. SECTION 2. Dedication of Assets. The Corporation’s assets are irrevocably dedicated to its public benefit purposes. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of the Corporation, on dissolution or otherwise, shall inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or to any Director or Officer of the Corporation. Upon dissolution of this Corporation, all properties and assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of the Corporation, including disposition of assets pursuant to any applicable charter contract or law applying to charter schools, shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or corporation that is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding provision in any future tax code. ARTICLE III - Membership The Corporation does not have any Members. Page | 4 ARTICLE IV - Seal and Fiscal Year SECTION 1. Seal. The Seal of the Corporation shall have inscribed on it, the name of the Corporation, the year of its organization, and the words “Corporate Seal, State of Florida.” SECTION 2. Fiscal Year. The Fiscal Year of the Corporation shall begin on July 1 and end June 30, or as determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE V – The Board of Directors SECTION 1. General Powers a) The direction and management of the affairs of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors. b) In anticipation of or during any emergency, if a majority of the Board of Directors cannot readily be assembled because of some catastrophic event, then any number of the Directors shall have the power and authority to do and perform all acts and functions, permitted for an organization described in §617.0303, Florida Statues, as amended, or subsequent legislation not inconsistent with these Bylaws, the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, or the laws of the State of Florida. c) Develop and approve policies for the betterment and development of the children the corporation serves. d) Approve the Corporation's mission, vision, and values. e) Authorize and cause the Corporation to enter into contracts for the day-to-day operations of the Corporation and the discharge of its responsibilities and obligations. f) Exercise for the Corporation all powers, duties and authority vested in or delegated to the Corporation, as set forth in the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation. g) Assist in the development and approval of the organization’s annual budget and ensure that proper financial strategies and controls are in place. SECTION 2. Duties a) Attend all board meetings. b) Stay informed about the organization's mission, services, policies and programs. Review the Corporation’s performance in achieving the mission, vision and values. c) Review agenda and supporting materials prior to Board and committee meetings. d) To cause to be kept a complete record of all its actions and corporate affairs. e) Monitor officers, agents, and employees of the Corporation and to see that their duties are properly performed. f) Direct the Corporation’s fiduciary responsibilities through review the organization's monthly financial statements and the annual audit. Review the Corporation's programs, plans, and directions. g) Review annually the Corporation’s Strategic Plan, the performance of the Board of Directors and identify steps to improve its performance. Page | 5 SECTION 3. Number and Term. a) The number of Directors of the Corporation shall not be less than three (3) nor more than five (5) members. b) The term of members of the Board of Directors shall: 1. Begin and end with the State/District/School fiscal year of July 1 – June 30. 2. Be titled and defined as Board of Director seats 1 – 5. 3. Renew or terminate by majority Board vote at the last general Board meeting of the fiscal year, not to exceed 10 cumulative annual terms. 4. Renew or terminate replacement of unexpired vacancies by Board majority vote at the last general Board meeting of each fiscal year. 5. Define a fiscal year of service as 7 or more months seated. 6. Require member notification of intention to renew or resign at the January General Board meeting. SECTION 4. Qualifications.