Illini Central Grade School Parent/Student Handbook 2020-2021
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Illini Central Grade School Parent/Student Handbook 2020-2021 Table of Contents Illini Central Grade School Office Staff………………………………..…………………….…….…4 Section 1: General School Information Visitors……...………………………………………………………………………..………….…….5 Animals on School Property………………………………………………………………….….........6 School Volunteers……………………………………………………………………………….…….7 Invitations & Gifts…………………………………………………………………………….……....7 Emergency School Closings…………………………………………………………………….…….7 Video & Audio Monitoring Systems………………………………………………………….………7 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities………………………………………………..……….8 Students with Food Allergies……………………………………………………………….….……...8 Care of Students with Diabetes…………………………………………………………….………….8 Treats & Snacks…………………………………………………………………………………..........9 Section 2: Attendance/Promotion Student Absences……………………………………………………………………………………….9 Truancy…………………………………………………………………………………………………10 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance…………………………………………………...10 Make-Up Work…………………………………………………………………………………………10 Grading & Promotion……………………………………………………………………………….….11 Accelerated Placement…………………………………………………………………………………11 Homework………………………………………………………………………………...…………....11 PE Instruction…………………………………………………………………………...………..…….11 Family Life & Sex Education…………………………………………………………………………..12 Home & Hospital Instruction………………………………………………………………………......12 Section 3: Fines, Fees and Charges Waiver of Student Fees………………………………………………………………………..………..13 School Breakfast & Lunch Program……………………………………………………………………13 Section 4: Bus Transportation Bus Conduct…………………………………………………………………………………………….16 Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures…………………………………………………………………………..16 Section 5: Health & Safety Immunization, Health, Eye & Dental Examination…......……………………………………….……..16 Required Health Examination & Immunizations…………………………………………………...…..16 Eye Examination………………………………………………………………………………………..17 Dental Examination…………………………………………………………………………………......17 1 Exemptions……………………………………………………………………………………………...17 Student Medication……………………………………………………………………………………..18 Self-Administration of Medication…………………………………………………………..................18 Administration of Medical Cannabis…………………………………………………………………...18 Emergency Aid to Students…………………………………………………………………………….19 Designated Caregiver Administration of Medical Cannabis…………………………………………....19 School Counseling…………...………………………………………………………….……………....20 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention…………………………………………………….20 Safety Drill Procedures & Conduct………………………………...……………………….….……….20 Communicable Diseases…………………………………………..….…………………………...........20 Head Lice……………………………………………………………..……………………….………..21 Section 6: Discipline & Conduct General Building Conduct……………………………………………………………………………...21 School Dress Code/Student Appearance……………………………………………………………......21 Student Behavior………………………………………………………………………………………..22 Prohibited Student Conduct………………………………………………………………………….....22 When and Where Conduct Rules Apply………………………………………………………….…....25 Disciplinary Measures……………………………………………………………………………….....25 Corporal Punishment…………………………………………………………………………………...25 Weapons Prohibition…………………………………………………………………………………....26 Gang & Gang Activity Prohibited..……………………………………………………………………..26 Re-Engagement of Returning Students………………………………………………………………....26 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment…………………….………....26 Complaint Managers…………………………………………………………………………………....27 Sexual Harassment & Teen Dating Violence Prohibited………………………………………………..28 Sexual Harassment Prohibited………………………………………………………………………….28 Making a Complaint; Enforcement……………………………………………………………………..28 Cafeteria Rules…………………………………………………………….…………………………....29 Field Trips……………………………………………………………………………………………....29 Access to Student Social Networking Passwords & Websites………………………………………....30 Section 7: Internet, Technology & Publications Internet Acceptable Use……………………………………………………………………………….30 Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non-School-Sponsored Publications……...………….,…..….31 Section 8: Search & Seizure School Property & Equipment as well as Personal Effects Left There by Students……………………32 2 Student Searches………………………………………………………………...…………………….32 Seizure of Property…………………………………………………………………………………….32 Questioning of Students Suspected of Committing Criminal Activity……………………………….32 Section 9: Special Education Education of Children with Disabilities………………………………………………………………33 Discipline of Students with Disabilities……………………………………………………………….33 Behavioral Interventions………………………………………………………………………...….…33 Discipline of Special Education Students……………………………………………………………..33 Exemption from Physical Education Requirement………………………………………………….....33 Request to Access Classroom or Personnel for Special Education…………………………………....34 Evaluation or Observation……………………………………………………………………….…….34 Section 10: Student Records & Privacy Student Privacy Protections…………………………………………………………………………….34 Surveys by Third Parties……………………………………………………………………………….34 Surveys Requesting Personal Information……………………………………………………………..34 Instructional Material…………………………………………………………………………………..35 Selling or Marketing Students’ Personal Information is Prohibited……………………..…………….35 Student Records………………………………………………………………………………………..35 Section 11: Parental Right Notifications Teacher Qualifications……………………………………...…………………………………...............38 Standardized Testing……………………………………………………………………………………38 Annual Report Card……………………………………………………………………….……………39 Homeless Child’s Right to Education…………………………………………………….…………….39 Parental Involvement (Title I)..................................................................................................................40 English Learners…………………………………………………………………………..…………….41 School Visitation Rights……………………………………………………………………..………….41 Pesticide Application Notice…………………………………………………………………..………..41 Mandated Reporters……………………………………………………………………………...……..42 Sex Offender Notification Law………………………………………………………………….……...42 Sex Offender & Violent Offender Community Notification Laws……………………………….…….42 Section 12: Extracurricular Athletic Activities Code of Conduct………………………………………………………………………………….…….43 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries……………………………….……………………….43 3 Illini Central Grade School Illini Central Grade School Office Staff Principal: Michelle Hellman Counselor: Valerie Henning Special Education Coordinator: Lori Avart Nurse: Tonya Harris Secretaries: Suzette Atwood, Mary Ann Eden, Cindy Hovey Illini Central Grade School Staff Pre-K Teachers: Phyllis Bliven, Erica Braden, Nicole Steel Pre-K Parent Coordinator: Allisa List Kindergarten: Lindsey Bruce, Laura Hernan, Megan Nissen First Grade: Kisha Allen, Kristi Johnson, Sarah Martin Second Grade:Rachel Golden, Melannie Jallas, Janel Ripper Third Grade: Samantha Burks, Laurie Leslie, Ashley Tucker Fourth Grade: Kortnie Cooper, William Deters, Scott Francis Fifth Grade: Kim Alley, Kati Buckles, Sarah Liesman Special Education Pull Out: Deana Brooks, Tiffany Fletcher, Teagan Thomson Speech Pathologists: Title I/Reading Recovery Interventionists: Sue Brummell, Brooke Hall Music Teacher: Brittany Hill Occupational Therapist: Nicole Minor Library/Tech Lab: Gina Francis Physical Education Teacher: Sara Erlandson Social Worker: Amanda Holley Paraprofessionals: Jessica Bray, Ashley Flairty, Morgan Hellman, Marianne Kehl, Kaitlyn Lynn, Karen Leinweber, Diane Oney, Paige Price, Julia Thomas, Julie Toland, Patti Trabue, Rachael Whitted, Rebecca Willis School Psychologist: Sue Estoye Custodian: Kent Gardner 4 Section 1: General School Information This handbook is a summary of the school’s rules and expectations, and is not a comprehensive statement of school procedures. The Board’s comprehensive policy manual is available for public inspection through the District’s website (www.illinicentral.org) or at the Board office, located at: 208 North West Avenue, Mason City, Illinois. The School Board governs the school district, and is elected by the community. Current School Board members are: May Brooks, President David Leggans, Vice President Brian Hughes, Secretary Jay Douglas, Member Laura Karker, Member Angela McGinnis, Member Kent Renken, Member The School Board has hired the following administrative support staff to operate the school: Mike Ward, Superintendent Michelle Hellman, Principal Valerie Henning, School Counselor The school is located and may be contacted at: 208 North West Avenue, Mason City, IL 62664 Telephone number: (217) 482-5180. Visitors All visitors, including parents and siblings, are required to enter through the front door of the building and proceed immediately to the front desk. Visitors should identify themselves and inform office personnel of their reason for being at school. Visitors must sign in, identifying their name, the date and time of arrival, and the classroom or location they are visiting. Approved visitors must take a tag identifying themselves as a guest and place the tag to their outer clothing in a clearly visible location. Visitors are required to proceed immediately to their location in a quiet manner. All visitors must return to the main office and sign out before leaving school. Parents/Guardians who wish to eat lunch with their children are encouraged to contact the school office by 9:00 a.m. This may be waived with administrator approval. There will be a table designated as a parent/student lunch table to allow for better personal interaction. Visitors should leave promptly from the cafeteria and may not attend recess. Any person wishing to