USD #373 Board of Education

Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 Place: McKinley Administrative Center

Time: 7:00 p.m. Regular Session

2012-2013

USD 373 Mission

The mission of the Newton school community is to prepare our students to be capable, contributing participants in a changing world.

USD 373 District Belief Statements We believe that:

• the educational needs of each student must be met. • the needs of students must drive decision-making. • education is an active partnership involving students, families, schools & community. • motivation, opportunity and effort are critical to success. • high expectations foster quality performance. • the right to education conveys both privilege and responsibility.

USD 373 District Goals

. Student Learning: USD 373 will provide all staff with the resources necessary to assist all students in acquiring essential social and academic skills for success.

. Human Resources: USD 373 will recruit, support and retain quality personnel in every staff position in the school district.

. Technology Utilization: USD 373 will support appropriate technologies as both a means of managing data and expanding student learning.

. Funding: USD 373 will advocate for adequate and equitable school funding both within the school district and throughout the state of Kansas.

. Parent and Community Relationships: USD 373 will build positive parent and community relationships to increase educational opportunities for all students and promote vital economic development throughout the school district.

Specific indicators will be identified for each district goal and progress reports will be submitted during the school year with a summary report at the end of the year.

Approved April 18, 2011

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Public notice is given that a meeting of the Board of Education of Newton USD 373 of Newton, Kansas will be held in the Board of Education Meeting Room at the McKinley Administrative Center, Newton, Kansas on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to consider and act upon the matters on the following tentative agenda and such other matters as may be presented at the meeting and determined to be appropriate for discussion at that time.

Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – Comments relative to specific personnel or students will be treated confidentially by the Board of Education and will be heard in Executive Session only. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

REPORTS 1. Trane

ITEMS FOR DECISION 1. Consent Agenda a) Approval of May 13 and May 16, 2013 Minutes b) Approval of Personnel Report c) Approval of Treasurer’s Report d) Approval of the Sale/Disposal of Surplus Equipment 2. Approval of Bills 3. Approval of Building Handbooks 4. Approval of Lease Agreement for Health Sciences Academy 5. Approval of KCCRS – Kansas College Career Readiness Standards in ELA & Math 6. Approval of the ELA Information 7. Approval of Requested Changes to District’s Qualified Pension Plan 8. Approval of Health Insurance Recommendation for 2013-14 9. Approval of Pay to Play Fees 10. Ratify the 2013-2014 Negotiated Agreement 11. Approval of Gift Request for Newton High School

ITEMS OF INFORMATION 1. Budget Information 2. Next Meeting: June 24, 2013, 7:00 p.m.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS and BOARD COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Newton USD 373 McKinley Administrative Center Office of Business Services 308 East 1st Street Newton, KS 67114-3846

316.284.6200 ▪ FAX 316.284.6207 www.newton.k12.ks.us

BUDGETING • PAYROLL • ACCOUNTING • PURCHASING • OPERATIONS • MAINTENANCE • TRANSPORTATION • FOOD SERVICE

Business Services Report – June 10, 2013

Following is a brief summary of some of the many activities that occurred in the Business office during the month of May, 2013.

Budget Planning. With the extended legislative session and a number of bills that were left hanging until the final hour, it has been difficult to nail down final recommendations for the upcoming budget year. The Budget Advisory Council has provided significant input, and having the eyes and voices of a variety of constituents has been very helpful. As we move into mid-June, final tax revenues will be receipted, estimated assessed valuation will be closer to being nailed down, and potential ending balances that will lessen the impact of reductions will be finalized. A great deal of work lies ahead over the next several weeks.

Health Insurance. Over the course of the last couple of months, we have been working with multiple brokers and insurance companies as we plan for the plan year that begins October 1. While many months away, these decisions are critical in order to plan appropriately for the coming year. We are very pleased with the recommendation being shared with the board to move to a self-funded plan in the coming year. In addition to the many benefits of moving this direction, the commitment of Newton Medical Center to partner with us in a number of ways (discounts, wellness opportunities, etc.) which will be a great asset to our employees and our community. Additionally, moving to a plan that doesn’t require a referral process will allow our employees and their families to have more control and choice in their health insurance program.

High School Restroom Project. Final preparation meetings were held with the architect, contractor, and sub-contractors as we approached the final days of school. Following the Memorial Day holiday the remodeling project began with demolition. Substantial completion is scheduled by the first of August.

Aesop – Finally! After several months of intense preparation, the Aesop Substitute Placement & Absence Management web application was implemented in late April with final training for sites, final communication with substitutes, and we went live on May 6. While we had a few bumps along the way, the implementation was highly successful and our employees and subs very quickly are learning to utilize all the various tools available. Aesop also gives us a new layer of data analysis that we have not previously had at our disposal. Following are some examples of the type of information we now have at our fingertips in terms of absence management.

June 2013 VOL 1 ISSUE 11

Instructional Services Sheila Wendling, Director

District Level Mentor Teacher and New PDC committee Teacher Support The Professional Development Council met • During the month of May, Jean, Gail, on Thursday, May 9. We reminded staff that Rochelle and I met several times to plan there will be summer workshops available: for next year and reflect on this year. LETRS on June 19-20, Kagan Cooperative KSDE provided survey questions for our Learning on June 27-28 and Technology for new teacher program and results will be laptops on June 25-27. Then we had a work analyzed. Our district will be session to begin the discussion of creating a participating in the pilot program again Quick Start Page for each building PDC next year for new teacher mentoring representative to follow as they assist staff through KSDE and New Teacher Center. with using My Learning Plan. We also decided that each building representative • Jean and Gail have moved to ETC. They needs to have 30 minutes of time at the are excited to be in the same building as beginning of the year to show staff MLP and Rochelle. This will allow for more discuss processes and procedures. We will collaboration among the three of them. need to have another work session at the st Their new teacher training for 1 year beginning of the year to complete our Quick nd and 2 year teachers will be provided in Start Guide as well as discuss the role of PDC the large group at ETC next year. for the 2013-2014 school year.

• As we provide building support for new teachers, building principals will ask for Curriculum and Instruction volunteers to be a building advisor/guide. Previously this has been a paid position; On May 15, PreK-4 had their district however, due to the lack of funding the collaboration. Grades K-2 met to discuss last few years, we will no longer be able vocabulary and sight word lists. They to provide those stipends. continued their ongoing conversations based on the ELA curriculum map and what words • Currently, Gail will be assisting seven 2nd would be used by each teacher in the grade year teachers and two new teachers. Jean level across the district. They made a will be assisting seven 2nd year teachers recommendation for a student resource for and four new teachers. Rochelle has a use in their daily learning called My Writing case load of six 2nd year teachers and five Words Journal. Grades 3-4 also discussed new teachers. These numbers will vocabulary and how to best work with “I change as hiring is still occurring Can” statements in their teaching and throughout the district. learning for next year. They also talked about how the Four Blocks books will be utilized for planning instruction in the 90-minute ELA block next year.

ELL Northridge. Interviews have been occurring at NHS for the position there. We hope to I met with the K-12 ELL teachers on May 15 have this finalized soon. The monthly during district collaboration. We discussed meetings with media specialists will the type of model for instruction for students continue next year with an emphasis on how whether it was a push-in model or pull-out. the media center can be a resource for Documentation of services was also teachers and students. Media specialists will discussed along with how to utilize para have a more involved role in technology and support for students. Assessment of students integrating that with instruction along with is a need and we will be exploring options still providing instructional resources to for the upper grades in finding a tool to students and staff. assess students once they have taken the AIMSweb benchmark to further diagnose their strengths and weaknesses K-4 Science

With the move to having one science teacher Eby and C4 Secure Care in each of the elementary buildings, we are excited to think of the possibilities in I have been working with Vicki Adame and providing this instruction to students and staff at Eby during the last month. We have how to align the curriculum. Next met to discuss inventory of Eby and what to Generation Science Standards are currently be doing with curriculum materials as well as being reviewed at the State BOE meeting furniture. With the help of Mitch, we have and should be voted on this month. I aided the staff in determining where they are recently applied for a pilot of an elementary going to be relocated and what their duties Project Lead the Way program for each of will be. the K-4 buildings. We hope to hear soon whether we have been accepted or not. The One of our challenges for the C4 Secure Care program will provide training to a lead has been to locate resources that do not teacher and that person will then train the require the use of the internet. However, other four science teachers. after much research, we have found instructional materials in the content areas of ELA, math, social studies and science for the End of Year Purchases and Renewals students that we provide instruction to on a The month of June has been busy with daily basis in this facility provided by reviewing textbook/workbook replacement Youthville. We are very pleased with the requests and software renewals/upgrades. direct instruction that has been occurring for The use of VPL/A+ software has been at these students and feel that this approach is NHS. This is a credit recovery software that more beneficial to their progress in learning. we use for students. It is time to upgrade

this software so that will be done over the Media Specialists summer with training and support provided to the teachers that provide this credit We have hired a new media specialist for recovery.

Harvey County Special Education Cooperative Newton USD 373 Halstead USD 440 Hesston USD 460 Mitchell Neuenschwander, Director

Report to USD 373 Board June 5, 2013

This month we have been working on filling vacant positions. Hires include experienced teachers as well as teachers that are new to the profession. Building administrators have been included on the interview process and we feel that the candidates are strong. After completing the interview process and making the offers, we have had additional resignations. The search will start for these new openings.

Paraeducator letters of intent will be going out soon for staff being renewed for next year. A change for next year will require that paraeducators work the assigned 6.5 hours. The letter is being mailed earlier this year as this will be affecting some staff. In addition, the Cooperative will be unable to hire paraeducators as substitutes in the classrooms due to the auditing of categorical aid of personnel and meeting student needs as stated on the IEP. This information may not be received well, but because of the funding of special education, this will need to become a practice for the Cooperative.

I have met with the staff of Heartland Virtual School and the director of Reno County Interlocal. We have crafted a letter stating our practice in working with special education students that are enrolled in the virtual school. We are waiting to hear feedback from KSDE on our proposed practice guidelines.

Data verification practices are changing as a directive from OSEP for all self assessment data collections. After the data collection window closes, 20 student files will be randomly selected for all districts that self- reported 100% compliant data. Directors will be required to submit documentation to verify district responses provided to preselected questions by KSDE for the particular data collection.

There have been a lot of first events for me this year as director of Harvey County Special Education Cooperative. The experiences along with the support of the board, HCSEC administrators and McKinley special education support staff have been invaluable to me. I look forward to continuing my growth and will work to see that the Cooperative continues to provide high quality services.

McKinley Administrative Center, 308 East 1st Street, Newton KS 67114-3846 Phone 316-284-6580  Fax 316-284-6589 Head Start Board Of Education Report

Head Start End of the Month Enrollment Reports

Monthly enrollment reporting is sent to the Office of Head Start through the Head Start Enterprise System. Below is an outline of the number of Head Start students enrolled at the end of each month out of 130 total funded slots. August 2012 – 94 September 2012 – 120 October 2012 – 124 November 2012 – 123 December 2012 – 127 January 2013 – 125 February 2013 – 129 March 2013 – 125 April 2013 – 123 May 2013 – 123

Enrollment Demographics

Income 0-100% of Poverty - 63%

Income 101-130% of Poverty - 14%

Over Income - 9%

Families on Public Assistance (TANF) - 10% Foster Families - 2%

Other - 2%

10% of Head Start students are enrolled under IEPs.

Non-Federal Share (In-Kind) Report

43% of Head Start families volunteered in the classroom or did at home curriculum work. 266.89 volunteer hours were generated by parents. 156 Volunteers contributed to the program. Total of $223,514.80 was generated during the 2012-13 school year. Types of in-kind contributions: In-class volunteers, at home curriculum preparation, professional services donations (dental and health services), Policy Council, Health Advisory Committee, Facility Allowance, donation of supplies

Health Requirements

93% of Head Start students are current and up-to-date on their immunizations. 89% of Head Start students received a dental exam. 100% of Head Start students received a blood pressure, hearing, development, speech, behavior and height and weight screening. 98% of Head Start students received a vision screening.

COMPARISON OF % OF STUDENTS MEETING/EXCEEDING STANDARDS WINTER AND SPRING TS GOLD/CREATIVE CURRICULUM CHECKPOINTS

All Students

120

100

80 % of 60 Students 40

20 Winter Spring 0

4/5 year Olds Transitioning to Kindergarten

120

100

20 Winter Spring 0

Teaching Strategies Gold Domain Tracking

Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards- School Wide

3 & 4 Year Old Students

YEAR SOC/EMO LANGUAGE LITERACY COGNITION APP TO LRN MOTOR F W S F W S F W S F W S F W S F W S

2012- 66.5 90 76.5 82 73 81 56.75 67 70.25 84 91 97 2013

2013- 2014

2014- 2015

2015- 2016

2016- 2017

ITEMS FOR DECISION

1. Approval of Consent Agenda

No information will be shared on items included on the consent agenda during the meeting. If there are questions on any of these items, please call the administrator listed by each item prior to the meeting. If there are questions the night of the meeting, the item should be pulled from the consent agenda and placed as a single Item for Decision. This would need to take place during the adoption of the agenda.

a) Approval of May 13 and May 16, 2013 Minutes – Dr. Russell Miller b) Approval of Personnel Report – Dr. Deborah Hamm c) Approval of Treasurer’s Report – Dr. Russell Miller d) Approval of the Sale/Disposal of Surplus Equipment – Dr. Russell Miller

Administrative Recommendation

It is the recommendation of the administration that the board adopt Items A - D on the Consent Agenda.

Board Action

I move to adopt Items A - D on the Consent Agenda.

1a. May 13, 2013 Minutes NEWTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #373 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 13, 2013

A meeting of the Board of Education of Newton Unified School District 373 convened in open and public session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, in the Board of Education meeting room located at 308 E. 1st, Newton, KS.

Call to Order Renee Erickson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. with the following members present: Barbara Bunting, Robin Gay, Tim Hodge, Carol Sue Stayrook Hobbs, Matt Treaster and Randy Zohn.

Also present were Superintendent of USD 373 Dr. Deborah Hamm, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Dr. Russell Miller, Director of Instructional Services Sheila Wendling, Administrative Assistant Joni Jantz and James Jordan from the Newton Kansan.

Pledge of Allegiance Renee Erickson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moved by Bunting, seconded by Stayrook Hobbs, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried (7 Yes, 0 No).

Budget Hearing There were no comments.

Comments from the Public Lester Limon, representative from ReNewton Bicycle Initiative along with Mike McConnell, NHS teacher, and two students presented the bicycle rack that was designed and fabricated by NHS students. The location of installing the rack at NHS will be determined this summer with a Ribbon Cutting planned for August.

Reports Dylan Moore, NHS Student Council President, reported that donations were made to Agape Center and the Humane Society. Activities are winding down at the end of the year.

Jason Chalashtari, Director of Head Start, gave a report on the Early Learning Communities model of which Newton is a part of. This is a program that blends and integrates Head Start, State 4 Year Old Preschool and Early Childhood Special Education students.

Jenny Lester, Latchkey Director, thanked the board for supporting latchkey and gave an update of plans for the summer programming.

Sheila Wendling and the ELA (English Language Arts ) committee members gave a report on their work this year regarding ELA instruction.

Written reports from Instructional Services, Special Education and Cooper Early Education were provided.

Moved by Bunting, seconded by Gay, to amend the agenda and allow George K. Baum from Gilmore & Bell answer any questions regarding the Item for Decision on refunding bonds. Motion carried (7 Yes, 0 No).

Moved by Stayrook Hobbs, seconded by Hodge, to approve the Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Sale, Issuing and Delivery of general Obligation refunding Bonds. Motion carried (7 Yes, 0 No).

Executive Session – Personnel At 8:30 p.m. it was moved by Stayrook Hobbs, seconded by Gay, to convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the persons discussed and that the board return to the open meeting in this room at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried (7 Yes, 0 No).

At 9:00 p.m. it was moved by Stayrook Hobbs, seconded by Gay, to convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the persons discussed and that the board return to the open meeting in this room at 9:20 p.m. Motion carried (4 Yes, 0 No). Barbara Bunting, Renee Erickson and Randy Zohn were not available for the vote.

At 9:20 p.m. it was moved by Stayrook Hobbs, seconded by Gay, to convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the persons discussed and that the board return to the open meeting in this room at 9:35 p.m. Motion carried (4 Yes, 0 No). Barbara Bunting, Renee Erickson and Randy Zohn were not available for the vote.

Renee Erickson left the meeting at 9:37 p.m.

Items for Decision Moved by Gay, seconded by Stayrook Hobbs, to adopt items A – H on the Consent Agenda. Motion carried (4 Yes, 2 No).

Item A. Approved the April 8 and May 6, 2013 minutes as written.

Item B. Approved the Personnel Report as presented.

Personnel Report 5-13-13 Last Name First Name Position Location Effective Date Hire End Pounds Karalee Substitute 3/26/2013 X Wright Robert Sp Ed Swim Para 2/5/2013 X Smith Molly Audiologist Cooper 8/1/2013 X Buchholz Jerilyn Substitute 4/26/2013 X Miller Krista Bus A ide HEAD START-Cooper 4/10/2013 X Houser Gordon Substitute 4/26/2013 X Smith Molly Audiologist Coop 7/1/2013 X Gonzales Victoria 8th Gr Science CMS 8/1/2013 X Erickson Roger Principal NHS 7/1/2013 X Matt Morford Director of Business ServicesDistrict Office TBD X Unruh Beth 3rd Grade NR 5/24/2013 X Banman Dolores Sp Ed SF 5/24/2013 X Green Kimerly Sp Ed COTA Cooper 5/23/2013 X Schroeder Tanya Music SC 5/24/2013 X Haude Robert Sp Ed NR 5/24/2013 X Crisler Shelly OT Cooper 5/24/2013 X Braden Amanda Pre-K HEAD START-Cooper 4/29/2013 X Zook Heidner Marian SE Social Worker CMS 5/24/2013 X Meredith Jennifer Family Service Worker HEAD START-Cooper 5/24/2013 X Schill Staci 2nd Gr Walton 5/24/2013 X Nickel Eunice Math NHS 5/24/2013 X Saffle Mike Sp Ed EBY 5/24/2013 X Harms Janel Language Arts NHS 5/24/2013 X Spangler Jacque Greenhouse Para Walton 5/24/2013 X

Item C. Approved the Treasurer’s Report as presented.

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT # 373 TREASURER'S REPORT April 2013

MONTH YEAR TO DATE

BEGINNING CASH BALANCE $11,118,678.63 $9,251,754.23 REVENUE $2,670,671.93 $31,917,112.96 BILLS ($1,031,988.03) ($12,766,590.98) PAYROLL DISTRIBUTION ($2,130,495.17) ($17,775,408.85) ______ENDING CASH BALANCE $10,626,867.36 $10,626,867.36

DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS ON HAND

COMBINED BOND ENDOWMENT SECURITIES + LOCATION CASH/DEPOSIT INVESTMENTS INVESTMENTS GIFT FUND TOTALS $100,000 FDIC

BANK OF THE WEST $7,650,000.00 $165,289.36 $7,815,289.36 $7,879,798.00 CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK $0.00 CITIZENS $0.00 $79,898.70 FIRST BANK $574,815.20 $25,957.48 $600,772.68 $2,244,122.19 MIDLAND $0.00 W ALTON $0.00 MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT POOL $2,208,555.32 $2,208,555.32 ST OF KANSAS

TOTAL DEPOSITS & INVESTMENTS $574,815.20 $9,858,555.32 $0.00 $191,246.84 $10,624,617.36 $10,203,818.89

LESS FUNDS REQUIRED TO PAY BILLS PLUS PETTY CASH $2,250.00 EQUALS ENDING CASH BALANCE $10,626,867.36

Item D. Approve the vocational cooperating agreements with the Peabody-Burns and Sedgwick school districts as presented.

Item E. Ratify the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Kansas School Food Purchasing Coop as presented.

Item F. Accept the low bid of $21,200 from Depco LLC of Pittsburg, KS for the purchase of a 3D printer to support Project Lead the Way courses at Newton High School.

Item G. Accept the bid from Surface Protection Services for designated parking lot repairs at a cost of $47,311.00.

Item H. Accept the low bid from Wray Roofing, Inc. for $28,520.00 for roof repair and restoration at Chisholm Middle School.

Moved by Stayrook Hobbs, seconded by Hodge, to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried (7 Yes, 0 No).

Bills for Month of APRIL 2013 06 General Fund 1,320,507.84 37 Spec Ed Coop 637,256.01 07 Local Option 395,648.05 39 Summer School 0.00 08 Adult Basic Education 0.00 41 Capital Outlay 35,696.97 10 Bilingual 42,431.81 47 Improvement Fund 07 0.00 11 Virtual Education 22,383.25 49 Bond & Interest 0.00 12 Drivers' Education 0.00 53 Contingency Reserve 0.00 14 Food Service 131,537.83 56 Recreation 0.00 15 Professional Development 7,709.33 57 Recreation Emp Ben 0.00 16 Parent Awareness 8,918.39 79 Pension Trust Fund 34,940.30 17 Newton Special Ed 44,212.68 80 Emp Fixed Charg Rvl (19,509.66) 19 Vocational 108,614.16 85 HS Tech Grant 0.00 20 Add to Vocational 3,989.35 86 EETT Enhancing Ed Tech 0.00 21 At Risk 206,233.31 87 EETT Newton 0.00 22 At Risk Preschool 11,573.65 88 Charter School Grant 0.00 28 Textbook Rental 2,495.16 89 Walton Charter 0.00 29 Santa Fe Activity Fund 0.00 90 HEADSTART GRANT 76,535.09 30 CMS Activity Fund 999.32 91 Title I Funds 51,242.46 31 Gifts & Grants 15,322.40 92 Title V Innovative Programs 0.00 32 Endowment Gifts 0.00 93 Title IIA Quality 9,175.71 33 Interscholastic Fund 0.00 94 Drug Free Schools 0.00 34 Kal Tech Grant 0.00 95 Title III English Language 1,518.94 35 Eby School Health Grant 0.00 96 Title IID Tech. 0.00 36 United Methodist Health 199.45 97 Security Grant 0.00 98 KS AfterSchool Enhance 1,438.11 99 ELL Grant 0.00 3,151,069.91 Bills Checks - # 79244- # 79460 Payroll Checks - # 91787- # 91918 Direct Deposit PR - # 76916 - # 77639 Retirement Checks - # 4644 - # 4696

Moved by Stayrook Hobbs, seconded by Treaster, to adopt the Amended 2012-13 Budget as published. Motion carried (7 Yes, 0 No).

Moved by Bunting, seconded by Gay, to approve the Staff and Student 2013-14 Acceptable Use Policies. Motion carried (7 Yes, 0 No).

Moved by Stayrook Hobbs, seconded by Bunting, that the board continue full membership in Schools for Fair Funding by approving the payment of membership dues in the amount of $21,613.31 for the 2013-14 school year. Motion failed (3 Yes, 4 No).

Moved by Stayrook Hobbs, seconded by Gay, to accept the gift of music instruments valued at $2,900.00 from South Breeze PTO to be used in the music program at South Breeze Elementary School. Motion carried (7 Yes, 0 No).

Moved by Stayrook Hobbs to leave Pay to Play fees the same and establish a maximum amount families would pay. Motion failed for lack of second.

Moved by Erickson, seconded by Gay to eliminate the Pay to Play fees. Motion failed (3 Yes, 4 No).

Moved by Bunting, seconded by Stayrook Hobbs to table Pay to Play fee discussion until next meeting and that administration bring back more information. Motion carried (4 Yes, 3 No).

Randy Zohn left the meeting at 10:03 p.m.

Items for Information 1) Revisions to the Elementary, Santa Fe, Chisholm and Newton High School handbooks were presented and will be an Item for Decision at the June 10 board meeting.

2) In addition to the ELP report at the beginning of the meeting, Sheila Wendling provided an ELA brochure and Talking Points for the K-6 ELA 90 minute block.

3) Sheila provided a link for more information on the Kansas College Career Readiness Standards in ELA and Math. The new standards that USD 373 teachers are implementing will be an Item for Decision at the June 10 board meeting.

4) Dr. Hamm provided the Health Sciences Academy Lease Agreement which will be an Item for Decision at the June 10 board meeting.

5) Dr. Miller provided more information regarding the costs involved in adding a modular addition at Walton Rural Life Center. After discussion, the board choose not to support adding a modular addition to Walton at this time, but does support the programming at Walton and a long term strategic plan that allows for expansion of facilities.

6) Dr. Hamm presented information to the board regarding personnel realignments.

7) Budget information was included in the agenda packet. No discussion on this item.

8) Dr. Miller provided information on the Early Retirement Program. If you have specific questions, please contact him.

9) Dates for year end activities were provided.

10) The current Wellness Policy and a draft of revisions were provided. No discussion on this item.

11) Dr. Miller provided information on the 2013-14 Health Insurance recommendation. If you have specific questions, please contact him.

It was decided to add a board meeting on June 24 to the schedule.

Future Agenda Items and Board Comments • Barbara Bunting – future agenda item includes follow up of superintendent evaluation. • Dr. Hamm – recognized Barbara Bunting and Carol Sue Stayrook Hobbs for receiving the 2013 Newton Area “Woman of the Year” award and also recognized Newton High taking 1st and 2nd place at the State AAA Auto Skills Competition.

Adjournment Moved by Stayrook Hobbs, seconded by Treaster, to adjourn at 10:50 p.m. Motion carried (6 Yes, 0 No).

______Renee Erickson, President Dr. Russell Miller, Clerk of the Board

NEWTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #373 BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 16, 2013

A special meeting of the Board of Education of Newton Unified School District 373 convened in open and public session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at McKinley Administrative Center located at 308 E. 1st, Newton, KS.

Call to Order

Renee Erickson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. with the following members present: Robin Gay, Tim Hodge and Randy Zohn. Also present were Superintendent of USD 373 Dr. Deborah Hamm, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Dr. Russell Miller, Director of Instructional Services Sheila Wendling, and Administrative Assistant Joni Jantz.

Barbara Bunting, Carol Sue Stayrook Hobbs and Matt Treaster were absent.

At 5:36 p.m. it was moved by Gay, seconded by Zohn, to convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the persons discussed and for the purpose of discussing attorney-client matters and that the board return to the open meeting in this room at 5:50 p.m. Motion carried (4 Yes, 0 No).

Moved by Gay, seconded by Hodge to adopt the Resolution as presented. Motion carried (4 Yes, 0 No).

Moved by Hodge, seconded by Gay, to adjourn at 5:55 p.m. Motion carried (4 Yes, 0 No).

______Renee Erickson, President

______Dr. Russell Miller, Clerk of the Board

1b. Personnel Report

1c. Treasurer’s Report & Interest on Investments

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT # 373 TREASURER'S REPORT MAY 2013

MONTH YEAR TO DATE

BEGINNING CASH BALANCE $10,626,867.36 $9,251,754.23 REVENUE $1,660,026.42 $33,577,139.38 BILLS ($1,053,642.45) ($13,821,440.67) PAYROLL DISTRIBUTION ($2,150,953.54) ($19,925,155.15) ______ENDING CASH BALANCE $9,082,297.79 $9,082,297.79

DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS ON HAND

COMBINED BOND ENDOWMENT SECURITIES + LOCATION CASH/DEPOSIT INVESTMENTS INVESTMENTS GIFT FUND TOTALS $100,000 FDIC

BANK OF THE WEST $7,690,000.00 $165,308.38 $7,855,308.38 $10,924,172.00 CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK $0.00 CITIZENS $0.00 $73,814.57 FIRST BANK $412,486.70 $27,558.51 $440,045.21 $2,229,909.27 MIDLAND $0.00 $491,213.70 W ALTON $0.00 MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT POOL $784,694.20 $784,694.20 ST OF KANSAS

TOTAL DEPOSITS & INVESTMENTS $412,486.70 $8,474,694.20 $0.00 $192,866.89 $9,080,047.79 $13,719,109.54

LESS FUNDS REQUIRED TO PAY BILLS PLUS PETTY CASH $2,250.00 EQUALS ENDING CASH BALANCE $9,082,297.79

1d. Approval of the Sale/Disposal of Surplus Equipment

The district seeks authorization and approval to offer items below for sale at the next government auction and/or disposal if not deemed appropriate for sale. Proceeds from successful sales are credited as miscellaneous revenue in the Capital Outlay fund.

Powermatic 12” table saw with 7.5 motor/3-phase Delta Rockwell drill press model 15-655 3-phase ¾ hp motor, 1750 rpm Parabody Body Smith bench Champion barbells Champion barbells leg lift

Administrative Recommendation

The administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the sale and/or disposal of equipment as presented.

Board Action

Part of the consent agenda.

ITEMS FOR DECISION

2. Approval of Bills

Administrative Recommendation

It is the recommendation of the administration that the board approve the bills as presented.

Board Action

I move to approve the bills as presented.

Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 1 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100079885 05/17/13 20702 ALEXANDER OPEN SYSTEMS, INC 00118655 10062005 30004411 HP 600GB 6G SAS 10K 2.5IN SC ENT HDD 2,635.09 C Computer 3-07-00-1000-7390-00-000 EQUIPMENT 2,635.09 00118654 IR0002409 30004411 CREDIT ON PO 20002777 -1,424.50 C Computer 3-41-44-4700-4500-00-000 REPAIR & IMPROVE/BLDG -1,424.50 Total Check: 1,210.59 0100079886 05/17/13 27901 AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION 00118656 FND-68377 30003981 senses on the farm book 465.44 C Computer 3-31-68-1000-6190-89-000 WALTON CHARTER FUNDS 465.44 Total Check: 465.44 0100079887 05/17/13 15342 B & B HYDRAULIC'S INC 00118657 66054 30004648 TEST SYSTEM FOR METAL MUNCHER-BENCH VA 208.35 C Computer 3-19-81-2620-4410-91-000 PLANT USE VOC WELDING 208.35 Total Check: 208.35 0100079888 05/17/13 35 BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS INC 00118659 819690 30003554 BOOKS TO BE SUBMITTED ON LINE FOR SLAT 18.79 C Computer 3-06-60-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES SLATE C TCHR 18.79 00118658 819095 30004263 BOOKS TO BE SUBMITTED ON LINE FOR CHIS 227.54 C Computer 3-06-71-2220-6410-00-000 LIBRARY CHISHOLM 227.54 Total Check: 246.33 0100079889 05/17/13 1144 BUMPER TO BUMPER AUTO PARTS OF NEWTON 00118664 1289090 30004649 BULB 7.81 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 7.81 00118665 1289302 30004649 DIAGNOSTIC TEST, MAGNETIC TOOL 82.66 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 82.66 00118666 1290045 30004649 CARBURETOR, BRAKE SPRAY,OIL 166.33 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 166.33 00118667 1290252 30004649 HOOK PICK TOOL 11.99 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 11.99 00118668 1290420 30004649 RATCHET 39.99 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 39.99 00118660 1288132 30004649 RETURN -30.00 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO -30.00 00118669 1289318 30004649 RETURN -243.65 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO -243.65 00118670 1289002 30004649 RETURN -17.05 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO -17.05 00118672 1289404 30004650 OIL FILTER,USS COARSE,FENDER WASHER 8.90 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 8.90 00118673 1289580 30004650 FUEL INJECTOR 74.64 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 74.64 00118663 1289585 30004650 HEATER HOSE CONNECTOR, WIPER BLADE 15.90 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 15.90 00118662 1290228 30004650 WIPER BLADE 11.87 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 11.87 00118661 1289063 30004650 OIL FILTER/OIL 27.08 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 27.08 00118671 128656 30004650 Inv 1283656 PD 2X -28.61 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT -28.61 Total Check: 127.86 0100079890 05/17/13 26174 CCM ENTERPRISES 00118674 1557 30004680 APRIL LEGAL FILING FEES-PAST DUE LATCH 22.50 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-64-000 LATCHKEY OTHER NORTHRIDGE 22.50 00118674 1557 30004680 APRIL LEGAL FILING FEES 66.00 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-66-000 LATCHKEY OTHER SOUTHBREEZ 66.00 00118674 1557 30004680 APRIL LEGAL FILING FEES 10.00 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-67-000 LATCHKEY OTHER SUNSET 10.00 Total Check: 98.50 0100079891 05/17/13 627 DRUBERS DONUT SHOP MARTIN B NORRIS 00118675 813322 30004626 Meal for Health Advisory Council 48.52 C Computer 3-90-12-3150-6390-49-000 STUDENT MEALS-SNACKS 48.52 Total Check: 48.52 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 2 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100079892 05/17/13 27 EARTHGRAINS BAKING COMPANY, INC 00118676 35541853333 30004661 FOOD 266.80 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD DIST MAY 266.80 Total Check: 266.80 0100079893 05/17/13 642 EVCO WHOLESALE FOOD CORP 00118677 0763583 30004662 FOOD 3,181.18 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD DIST MAY 3,181.18 00118677 0763583 30004662 NONFOOD / PAPER 213.82 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6190-00-011 OTHER DIST MAY 213.82 Total Check: 3,395.00 0100079894 05/17/13 1855 FIRST BANK OF NEWTON 00118678 APRIL 2013 30004627 April 2013 Bank Chgs-Combined,bills,PR 162.81 C Computer 3-06-00-2510-5910-00-000 BANKING SERVICES 162.81 Total Check: 162.81 0100079895 05/17/13 759 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC 00118679 1642334 30004358 Standard vented goggles fog free lens 195.39 C Computer 3-07-35-2670-7390-00-000 EQUIP CHEM HAZ 195.39 Total Check: 195.39 0100079896 05/17/13 639 KAGAN COOPERATIVE LEARNING 00118681 K55536 30004684 Registration: (15984) Kagan Structures 17,940.00 C Computer 3-91-43-2210-5820-00-000 TRAVEL 17,940.00 Total Check: 17,940.00 0100079897 05/17/13 2137 KANSAS COSMOSPHERE AND 00118682 56633 30004471 SF 1st gr - Livesay - 5/8/13 504.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 504.00 Total Check: 504.00 0100079898 05/17/13 28088 KANSAS LEARNING CENTER FOR HEALTH 00118686 420 30004632 4/4/13: Northridge Elem.; 42 students 210.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 210.00 00118686 420 30004632 4/9/13: Sunset Elementary 62 students 310.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 310.00 00118686 420 30004632 4/9/13 Slate Creek Elementary 46 stude 230.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 230.00 00118684 420 30004632 4/29/13 South Breeze 60 students (2nd 300.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 300.00 00118685 438 30004685 5/6/13: 6th gr. "Human Growth" 47 stud 235.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 235.00 00118683 438 30004685 5/8/13: 6th gr. "Human Growth" 49 stud 245.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 245.00 00118685 438 30004685 5/8/13: 6th gr. "Human Growth" 45 stud 225.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 225.00 00118685 438 30004685 5/10/13: 6th gr. "Human Growth" 46 stu 230.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 230.00 00118685 438 30004685 5/10/13: 6th gr. "Human Growth" 46 stu 230.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 230.00 Total Check: 2,215.00 0100079899 05/17/13 11215 KANSAS MAID, INC. 00118687 MAY 2013 30004633 CHEER FUNDRAISER 1,892.35 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 1,892.35 Total Check: 1,892.35 0100079900 05/17/13 14621 KRHAEF 00118688 05/30-31/13 30004617 REGISTRATION FEE FOR CULINARY ACADEMY 50.00 C Computer 3-19-81-2210-5810-85-000 TCHR TRVL IN DIST 50.00 00118690 05/30/13 30004617 REG FEE CHOCOLATE 1 - M JEFFREY 35.00 C Computer 3-19-81-2210-5810-85-000 TCHR TRVL IN DIST 35.00 00118689 05/31/13 30004617 REG CHOCOLATE 2 - M JEFFREY 35.00 C Computer 3-19-81-2210-5810-85-000 TCHR TRVL IN DIST 35.00 Total Check: 120.00 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 3 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100079901 05/17/13 120 MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO 00118692 C10888383 30004619 MILLING VISE, REPL DRAWBAR 139.60 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-89-000 SUPPLIES VOC MACH 139.60 Total Check: 139.60 0100079902 05/17/13 28070 MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION 00118693 MAY 2013 30004609 MDA DECA FUNDRAISER 1,260.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 1,260.00 Total Check: 1,260.00 0100079903 05/17/13 18279 NEXT ELEMENT CONSULTING, LLC 00118695 1638 30004689 PCM training for educators May 29-31, 2,700.00 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5820-00-000 TRAVEL SUPT 2,700.00 Total Check: 2,700.00 0100079904 05/17/13 28096 NHS FOOTBALL PARENT GROUP 00118696 MAY 2013 30004637 CLOSE FB PARENTS-2027FB SPECIAL ACCOUN 1,668.85 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 1,668.85 Total Check: 1,668.85 0100079905 05/17/13 842 OLD COWTOWN MUSEUM 00118697 103 30004403 Entrance Fee-69 Students, 44 Adults,3r 220.00 C Computer 3-31-66-1000-6190-01-000 SUPPLIES SB GIFT 220.00 Total Check: 220.00 0100079906 05/17/13 28118 GREG PETERSON 00118680 MAY 2013 30004703 apperance/gas fee 150.00 C Computer 3-31-68-1000-6190-89-000 WALTON CHARTER FUNDS 150.00 Total Check: 150.00 0100079907 05/17/13 28126 NATHAN PETERSON 00118694 MAY 2013 30004704 apperance/gas fee 150.00 C Computer 3-31-68-1000-6190-89-000 WALTON CHARTER FUNDS 150.00 Total Check: 150.00 0100079908 05/17/13 1729 PIZZA HUT OF NEWTON INC 00118698 5195 30004640 Student Activity 54.00 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-6190-00-309 SUPPLIES JANZEN 54.00 Total Check: 54.00 0100079909 05/17/13 952 QUILL CORPORATION 00118699 2529150 30004691 MISC. INK & TONER 962.87 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 962.87 00118700 2426075 30004691 MISC. INK 392.75 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 392.75 00118701 2430023 30004691 MISC. TONER 203.18 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 203.18 00118706 2316219 30004691 MISC. INK & TONER 154.07 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 154.07 00118703 2215437 30004691 INK 28.55 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 28.55 00118704 2215451 30004691 FILE JACKETS 73.98 C Computer 3-06-08-2530-6190-92-000 SUPPLIES TOOL SHED 73.98 00118705 2197498 30004691 CONSTRUCTION PAPER 8.00 C Computer 3-06-08-2530-6190-92-000 SUPPLIES TOOL SHED 8.00 00118702 2414344 30004691 MISC. NAME TAGS, DESK PLATES, ETC. 322.00 C Computer 3-06-08-2530-6190-92-000 SUPPLIES TOOL SHED 322.00 Total Check: 2,145.40 0100079910 05/17/13 512 RIDDELL ALL AMERICAN SPORTS CORP 00118707 95550084 30004611 FB HELMET RECERTIFICATION NHS 1,996.15 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 1,996.15 00118709 95559806 30004611 FB HELMET RECERTIFICATION CMS 2,170.08 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 2,170.08 00118708 MAY 2013 30004611 FREIGHT 419.36 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 419.36 Total Check: 4,585.59 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 4 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100079911 05/17/13 2306 SAMS CLUB ACCT #7715 0905 3458 0675 00118712 2002 30004612 5/3/13 COFFEE/TEACHER APPRECIATION & F 396.59 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 396.59 00118711 5851 30004612 5/6/13 FFA VENDING 178.34 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 178.34 00118710 5852 30004612 5/6/13 FFA VENDING 43.04 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 43.04 00118713 1027 30004671 V-8,FLAVOR WATER,FOLGERS,SPARKLING 79.56 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 79.56 00118714 1026 30004671 PROM GOLDFISH RETURNED 5/10/13 -64.08 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB -64.08 Total Check: 633.45 0100079912 05/17/13 1632 SEDGWICK CO. ZOO 00118717 05/08/13 30004475 Sunset 1st gr-Knopp/Schmidt/Cameron/Sk 318.75 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 318.75 00118716 05/08/13 30004474 Walton, K-1st, Black/Roux/Bartel/Jones 361.25 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 361.25 00118715 05/09/13 30004171 SS Kindergarten-Voran/Hammel/Unruh 242.25 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 242.25 00118718 05/10/13 30004476 SB -Kindergarten, Werner 280.25 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 280.25 Total Check: 1,202.50 0100079913 05/17/13 597 SENSENEY MUSIC INC 00118719 2673152 30004705 suzuki violin sch vol.4 7.99 C Computer 3-06-25-1000-6190-00-080 SUPPLIES MS/HS STRINGS 7.99 Total Check: 7.99 0100079914 05/17/13 28045 LEO STAHLY 00118691 609062 30004706 5/9/13 FFA BANQUET MEALS INVOICE#60906 1,400.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 1,400.00 Total Check: 1,400.00 0100079915 05/17/13 138 THE NEWTON KANSAN 00118720 APRIL 2013 30004620 ADVERTISING AD FOR FFA PLANT SALE 6 @ 171.00 C Computer 3-19-81-2410-6190-80-000 SUPPLIES VOC ADM 171.00 Total Check: 171.00 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 5 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100079916 05/17/13 188 USD 373 00118721 April/May 30004693 DISTRICT UPS FEES 22.00 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5310-00-000 POSTAGE DIST 22.00 00118721 April/May 30004693 POSTAGE-MONITOR DEFECTIVE WARRANTY 31.39 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-002 OFFICE SUPPLIES AV 31.39 00118721 April/May 30004693 NSF FOOD SERVICE CHECK (M BLACK) 30.00 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6390-00-000 FOOD SERVICE REFUNDS AND NSF CHECKS 30.00 00118721 April/May 30004693 DISTRICT UPS FEES 22.00 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5310-00-000 POSTAGE DIST 22.00 00118721 April/May 30004693 FUNDRAISER-RETURN / DIDNT WANT 25.57 C Computer 3-31-67-1000-6190-01-000 SUPPLIES SS GIFT 25.57 00118721 April/May 30004693 NSF FOODSERVICE CHECK (J SWEELY) 40.00 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6390-00-000 FOOD SERVICE REFUNDS AND NSF CHECKS 40.00 00118721 April/May 30004693 DISTRICT UPS FEES 22.00 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5310-00-000 POSTAGE DIST 22.00 00118721 April/May 30004693 COMPRESSION VEST-RETURN/IWRONG SIZE 8.47 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-6190-00-504 SUPPLIES BANMAN 8.47 00118721 April/May 30004693 NEWTON POSTMASTER-TEST MAILING POSTAGE 7.45 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5310-00-000 POSTAGE DIST 7.45 00118721 April/May 30004693 HV CO TREASURER -VAN TITLE & REGISTRAT 25.50 C Computer 3-06-20-2720-8900-00-000 TRANS MISC 25.50 00118721 April/May 30004693 CASH - SENIOR LUNCH REFUNDS 475.00 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6390-00-000 FOOD SERVICE REFUNDS AND NSF CHECKS 475.00 00118721 April/May 30004693 DISTRICT UPS FEES 22.00 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5310-00-000 POSTAGE DIST 22.00 00118721 April/May 30004693 SCRIPTS-RETURN POSTAGE 13.78 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-55-001 DRAMATICS 13.78 00118721 April/May 30004693 WARRANTY REPAIR POSTAGE-CAMERA 10.26 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-002 OFFICE SUPPLIES AV 10.26 00118721 April/May 30004693 ADDTL ADMITS-KS UNDERGROUND SALT MUSEU 24.00 C Computer 3-31-66-1000-6190-01-000 SUPPLIES SB GIFT 24.00 00118722 May 2013 30004707 LOST BOOK FOUND (REFUND REIMBURSE) J H 15.37 C Computer 3-06-75-2220-6410-00-000 LIBRARY SANTA FE 15.37 00118722 May 2013 30004707 LUNCH REFUND (J ANDERSON) 60.00 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6390-00-000 FOOD SERVICE REFUNDS AND NSF CHECKS 60.00 00118722 May 2013 30004707 LUNCH REFUND (K HANSEN) 57.95 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6390-00-000 FOOD SERVICE REFUNDS AND NSF CHECKS 57.95 00118722 May 2013 30004707 LUNCH REFUND (C LUNOW) 23.00 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6390-00-000 FOOD SERVICE REFUNDS AND NSF CHECKS 23.00 00118722 May 2013 30004707 LUNCH REFUND (J SCHROEDER) 53.55 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6390-00-000 FOOD SERVICE REFUNDS AND NSF CHECKS 53.55 00118722 May 2013 30004707 LUNCH REFUND (Z WONDERS) 42.75 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6390-00-000 FOOD SERVICE REFUNDS AND NSF CHECKS 42.75 Total Check: 1,032.04 0100079917 05/17/13 626 USD 440 HALSTEAD 00118723 APRIL 2013 30004642 Snacks for Head Start Halstead for Apr 285.65 C Computer 3-90-12-3150-6390-49-000 STUDENT MEALS-SNACKS 285.65 Total Check: 285.65 0100079918 05/17/13 2032 VERIZON WIRELESS 00118724 9704155778 30004645 DISTRICT CELL PHONE SERVICES 1,629.57 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-5320-09-000 TELEPHONE 1,629.57 Total Check: 1,629.57 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 6 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100079919 05/17/13 63 VISA CARD SERVICES 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 VISA PURCHASES 4/9-5/8/13 NAN BERGEN-N 302.40 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 302.40 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 MELINDA JEFFREY-FACS CLASS 599.80 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-85-000 SUPPLIES FACS 599.80 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 RUSTY JOLLIFF-WOODS CLASS SUPPLIES 316.45 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 316.45 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 PATRICE OLAIS-AZTECA CLUB&DANCE 331.95 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 331.95 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 RAYMOND OLAIS-ART SUPPLIES 290.15 C Computer 3-06-81-1000-6190-51-000 SUPPLIES HS ART 290.15 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 RAYMOND OLAIS-PROM SUPPLIES 17.52 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 17.52 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 NUTE RUCKER-NORTHERN SUPPLIES-PO#4012/ 1,784.44 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-82-000 SUPPLIES VOC VOAG 1,784.44 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 NUTE RUCKER-PIZZA FOR FFA DISTRICT BAN 52.16 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 52.16 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 MARLENE SKINNER-WALMART-FEA TEACHER AP 33.95 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 33.95 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 MARLENE SKINNER-GREG-TROPHY CENTER/WP 441.99 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-00-000 HS MISC ACTIVITY 441.99 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 DAVID WILLIAMS-ROOMS/SUPPLIES 392.30 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-54-000 DEBATE AND FORENSICS 392.30 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 EDIE SAYLOR-AIR TRAN-LUGGAGE/SHUTTLE-A 133.00 C Computer 3-19-81-2210-5820-80-001 TCHR TRVL OUT DIST 133.00 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 DONNA WOOLERY-PROM/TRI-M SUPPLIES 177.19 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 177.19 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 DEB REINHARDT-CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SUPPLI 32.48 C Computer 3-31-99-1000-6190-00-002 CIRCLE OF FRIENDS/SPEC ED 32.48 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 JOANELLE WILLIAMSON-MARRIOTT-ATLANTA G -46.40 C Computer 3-20-52-2210-5820-25-001 REGISTRATIONS PROF DEV -46.40 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 KEITH WOOLERY-SENSENEY MUSIC 60.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 60.00 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 ERICA RICKARD-JOURNALISM BREAKFAST 11.82 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 11.82 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 ERICA RICKARD-ADOBE SYSTEMS RENEWAL 32.48 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-62-000 JOURNALISM 32.48 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 NICK SISSON-WALMART TENNIS BALLS 161.92 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 161.92 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 ELAINE GAEDDERT-DILLONS FOOD 32.76 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-010 FOOD DIST APR 32.76 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 CORY UNRUH-PIZZA/ARBYS-AAA PREP MEALS 93.67 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 93.67 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 MARK GEORGE-BASEBALL GLOVES 122.63 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 122.63 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 KAREN LEHMAN-VENDING/SUBWAY-SECRETARY 217.36 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 217.36 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 SHARON LANDRUM SHREDDER/CLASS SUPPLIES 261.93 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 261.93 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 MELINDA RANGEL-BPA SUPPLIES 147.33 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 147.33 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 MELINDA RANGEL-AIR TRAN-LUGGAGE ATLANT 25.00 C Computer 3-19-81-2410-6190-80-000 SUPPLIES VOC ADM 25.00 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 JANA CRITTENDEN-DEMCO-GUIDEANCE SUPPLI 871.57 C Computer 3-06-81-2120-6190-57-000 SUPPLIES HS GUID 871.57 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 MOLLY SCHAUF-FCCLA SUPPLIES 240.27 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 240.27 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 MOLLY SCHAUF-FACS SUPPLIES 16.65 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-85-000 SUPPLIES FACS 16.65 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 LISA GEORGE-VB CLINIC ROOMS/LASER SUPP 957.32 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 957.32 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 BOB ZIEGLER-BUDGET RENT A CAR-TOLLS 19.75 C Computer 3-20-52-2210-5820-25-000 TRAVEL PROF DEV 19.75 00118725 05172013_42 30004646 LOWELL ELY-FFA MANHATTAN MEAL 5.85 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 5.85 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 7 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080028 05/24/13 1144 BUMPER TO BUMPER AUTO PARTS OF NEWTON 00118940 1288914 30004715 OIL, OIL FILTER 20.22 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 20.22 00118901 1288893 30004715 FUEL PUMP 206.76 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 206.76 00118900 1287694 30004715 FAN CLUTCH 187.34 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 187.34 00118941 1287699 30004715 WINDOW REGULATOR 125.43 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 125.43 00118902 1287887 30004715 RADIATOR CAP 4.41 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 4.41 00118903 1290459 30004717 BELT ROOFTOP UNITS MAINT# 952 RH 9.44 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 2.50 3-06-09-2650-6160-09-000 TIRES & REPAIRS 6.94 00118904 1291751 30004717 TRAILER PLUG BOBCAT TRAILER MAINT# 973 11.71 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 3.09 3-06-09-2650-6160-09-000 TIRES & REPAIRS 8.62 00118905 1291823 30004717 TACH LAWNMOWER MAINT# 976 TD 58.92 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 15.56 3-06-09-2650-6160-09-000 TIRES & REPAIRS 43.36 00118906 1288675 30004714 TEST CLIP, SCREWDRIVER 4.57 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 4.57 00118907 1288687 30004714 SCREWDRIVER 2.59 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 2.59 00118908 1289313 30004714 BULB 12.45 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 12.45 00118909 1290021 30004714 SUPER GLUE 3.64 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 3.64 00118910 1290326 30004714 SOCKET, EXTENSION, TORX BIT SOCKET, SP 26.81 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 26.81 00118911 1291335 30004716 303/357-1ZM WATCH/CACULATOR BATTERY 4.00 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 4.00 00118911 1291335 30004716 24024 RADIATOR HOSE 2.52 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 2.52 00118912 1291314 30004716 K080580HD SERPENTINE BELT 48.61 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 48.61 00118913 1291759 30004716 38901 A/C EXPANSION VALVE 20.65 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 20.65 00118914 1291264 30004716 9341HD BELT(B5) 17.05 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 17.05 00118915 1291393 30004716 OTC7331 HEX KEY WRENCH 20.95 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-7190-00-000 EQUIP BUS SHOP 20.95 00118916 1291324 30004716 PHL10W30SB MOTOR OIL 10W30 32.76 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6150-00-000 LUBRICANTS 32.76 00118917 12915828 30004716 MAX60 FUSE(B10) 5.90 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES BUS SHOP 5.90 00118918 1291528 30004716 HHX FUSE HOLDER(B10) 15.55 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES BUS SHOP 15.55 00118918 1291528 30004716 SST202 WIRE TERMINAL CONNECTOR(B10) 3.51 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES BUS SHOP 3.51 00118919 1291680 30004716 59009 A/C OIL 12.67 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6150-00-000 LUBRICANTS 12.67 00118919 1291680 30004716 SHE15W40G1 MOTOR OIL 15w40 35.70 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6150-00-000 LUBRICANTS 35.70 00118920 1290731 30004716 61516 OIL FILTER 5.31 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES BUS SHOP 5.31 00118921 1290665 30004716 PHL10W30SB MOTOR OIL 10W30 32.76 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6150-00-000 LUBRICANTS 32.76 00118922 1288776 30004716 51791 OIL FILTERS 19.18 C Computer 3-90-12-2740-6180-49-000 PARTS-REPAIRS 19.18 00118923 1291338 30004788 ALIGNMENT SHIM 19.06 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 19.06 00118924 1291800 30004788 14X1/8X20MM METAL 38.64 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 38.64 00118925 1292269 30004788 WELDING WIRE 91.88 C Computer Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 9 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080028 05/24/13 1144 BUMPER TO BUMPER AUTO PARTS OF NEWTON 00118925 1292269 30004788 WELDING WIRE 91.88 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 91.88 00118926 1292251 30004788 GRINDING WHEEL 7.47 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 7.47 00118927 1286098 30004788 SERPENTINE BELT 43.18 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 43.18 00118928 1286504 30004788 CARBURETOR REPAIR KIT 40.25 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 40.25 00118929 1287072 30004788 DISTRIBUTOR GEAR 27.04 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 27.04 00118930 1287702 30004788 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER 44.87 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 44.87 00118931 1288106 30004788 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CASTING 65.65 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 65.65 00118932 1288909 30004788 MOTOR OIL 10W30 14.99 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 14.99 00118933 1289274 30004788 BATTERY 111.09 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 111.09 00118934 1282496 30004788 RETURN -31.16 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO -31.16 00118935 1286782 30004788 RETURN -83.43 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO -83.43 00118936 1287120 30004788 RETURN -27.04 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO -27.04 00118937 1287220 30004788 RETURN -6.00 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO -6.00 00118938 1288840 30004788 RETURN -168.78 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO -168.78 00118939 1289281 30004788 RETURN -111.09 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO -111.09 Total Check: 1,028.03 0100080029 05/24/13 25372 CINTAS CORP 00118942 8400347345 30004761 NORTHRIDGE-PURGE SHRED SERVICE 22.00 C Computer 3-06-00-1000-6190-96-000 SUPPLIES DIST CONTINGENCY 22.00 00118943 8400347346 30004761 SLATE CREEK-PURGE SHRED SERVICE 22.00 C Computer 3-06-00-1000-6190-96-000 SUPPLIES DIST CONTINGENCY 22.00 Total Check: 44.00 0100080030 05/24/13 134 CITY OF NEWTON 00118944 04/01-05/01/13 30004681 DISTRICT WATER SERVICES FEE 873.62 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-4110-09-001 WATER 873.62 00118944 04/01-05/01/13 30004681 DISTRICT REFUSE/SEWER FEES 1,271.10 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-4110-09-000 SEWER,REFUSE CHGES-DISTRI 1,271.10 Total Check: 2,144.72 0100080031 05/24/13 2687 COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS 00118945 5145279608 30004657 FOOD 226.74 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD DIST MAY 226.74 Total Check: 226.74 0100080032 05/24/13 28142 COMFORT INN 00118946 06/15-22-13 30004745 NATIONAL FORENSICS ROOMS PRE-PAY 2,270.24 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-54-000 DEBATE AND FORENSICS 2,270.24 Total Check: 2,270.24 0100080033 05/24/13 2780 COUNTRY FRESH FOODS 00118948 51313003 30004659 FOOD / NHS 176.28 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD DIST MAY 176.28 00118947 51313004 30004659 FOOD / CHISHOLM 106.10 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD DIST MAY 106.10 Total Check: 282.38 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 10 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080034 05/24/13 2413 CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER, LLC 00118952 005-64044 30004720 3944200 INJECTOR(B1) 145.74 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 145.74 00118950 005-64044 30004720 3944833 CONNECTOR, MALE(B1) 26.25 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 26.25 00118954 005-64044 30004720 3867043 SEAL, O RING(B1) 2.58 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 2.58 00118954 005-64044 30004720 LABOR ON B1 228.80 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-5910-00-000 CONTRACT REPAIRS 228.80 00118954 005-64044 30004720 MISC SUPPLIES(B1) 13.73 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES BUS SHOP 13.73 00118953 005-64027 30004720 4921601 SENSOR, POSITION(B2) 60.02 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 60.02 00118949 005-64027 30004720 4954905 SENSOR, TEMPERATURE(B2) 10.09 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 10.09 00118949 005-64027 30004720 CC2835 ES COMP PG(B2) 22.26 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 22.26 00118955 005-64027 30004720 LABOR ON B2 343.20 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-5910-00-000 CONTRACT REPAIRS 343.20 00118951 005-64027 30004720 MISC SHOP SUPPLIES 20.59 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES BUS SHOP 20.59 Total Check: 873.26 0100080035 05/24/13 2540 DILLON COMPANYS INC ACCT #5858 8461 0012 00118957 090167 30003912 SCIENCE SUPPLIES-WALK THRU-MAY 41.23 C Computer 3-06-81-1000-6190-73-000 SUPPLIES HS SCI 41.23 00118958 094373 30003056 Fruits & Vegetables for use with nutri 95.54 C Computer 3-36-41-1000-6190-00-000 PEACEFUL PLAYGROUNDS MTRLS 95.54 00118956 147860 30003056 Fruits & Vegetables for use with nutri 79.60 C Computer 3-36-41-1000-6190-00-000 PEACEFUL PLAYGROUNDS MTRLS 79.60 00118960 253146 30003056 Fruits & Vegetables for use with nutri 31.47 C Computer 3-36-41-1000-6190-00-000 PEACEFUL PLAYGROUNDS MTRLS 31.47 00118961 203426 30003056 Fruits & Vegetables for use with nutri 10.77 C Computer 3-36-41-1000-6190-00-000 PEACEFUL PLAYGROUNDS MTRLS 10.77 00118959 115280 30003056 Fruits & Vegetables for use with nutri 26.52 C Computer 3-36-41-1000-6190-00-000 PEACEFUL PLAYGROUNDS MTRLS 26.52 Total Check: 285.13 0100080036 05/24/13 627 DRUBERS DONUT SHOP MARTIN B NORRIS 00118962 712093 30004721 Lunch for ICC Executive Meeting 46.05 C Computer 3-37-12-1000-6190-00-800 SUPPLIES PRES 46.05 Total Check: 46.05 0100080037 05/24/13 621 EVANS CERAMIC SUPPLY CORP 00118963 07691 30004182 Ceramic supplies and glazes 292.20 C Computer 3-06-24-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES DIST ART 292.20 Total Check: 292.20 0100080038 05/24/13 731 F & A SALES COMPANY INC 00118964 1310574 30004663 FOOD 755.17 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD DIST MAY 755.17 00118964 1310574 30004663 NONFOOD / PAPER 33.96 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6190-00-011 OTHER DIST MAY 33.96 00118965 1310575 30004663 FOOD 503.86 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD DIST MAY 503.86 Total Check: 1,292.99 0100080039 05/24/13 769 FRITO LAY INC 00118966 69298524 30004664 FOOD 174.86 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD DIST MAY 174.86 Total Check: 174.86 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 11 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080040 05/24/13 86 GRABERS ACE HARDWARE 00118968 263718 30004724 FSTNERS RPRS MAINT NHS# 969 DK 6.64 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 6.64 00118967 263900 30004724 TRIMMER LINE MAINT NHS# 987 DK 26.58 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 26.58 00118969 263195 30004724 HEX KEY RPR SINK TCHRS LNGE SFE# 953 R .35 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT .35 00118970 263282 30004724 VAC BREAKER RPRS MAINT NHS# 966 BW 11.68 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 11.68 00118971 262482 30004724 GRINDING WHEELS RPRS MAINT NHS# 930 DK 13.45 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 13.45 00118977 263560 30004724 COMMAND STRIPS LOTO SHEETS MAINT# 958 17.98 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 17.98 00118973 263503 30004724 BULB RPRS MAINT NHS# 967 BW 13.45 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 13.45 00118974 263976 30004724 BULB FRNT ENTRNCE SB# 977 CG 14.38 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 14.38 00118975 262487 30004724 GRINDING WHEELS RPRS MAINT NHS# 930 D -2.25 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT -2.25 00118976 263074 30004723 KANSAS PREM FESCUE 13.49 C Computer 3-06-20-2710-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES ADM 13.49 00118972 263544 30004723 32074 CORD HANDSET 25" ALMOND 5.84 C Computer 3-06-20-2710-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES ADM 5.84 Total Check: 121.59 0100080041 05/24/13 2877 HEARTSPRING 00118980 6167 30004629 Educational Student Contract 5,985.00 C Computer 3-17-98-1000-5630-00-000 ED CONTRACTS - TUITION 5,985.00 00118978 6167 30004629 Educational Student Contract 280.00 C Computer 3-17-98-1000-5630-00-000 ED CONTRACTS - TUITION 280.00 00118981 6202 30004629 Educational Student Contract 5,985.00 C Computer 3-17-98-1000-5630-00-000 ED CONTRACTS - TUITION 5,985.00 00118979 6175 30004629 Educational Student Contract (Monthly 5,985.00 C Computer 3-17-98-1000-5630-00-000 ED CONTRACTS - TUITION 5,985.00 Total Check: 18,235.00 0100080042 05/24/13 3343 HUBER MAINTENANCE SUPPLY 00118982 23793 30004747 SUMMER CLEANING AND FLOOR SUPPLIES MAI 8,654.70 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 8,654.70 Total Check: 8,654.70 0100080043 05/24/13 2266 HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND AREA VO 00118983 4340-08931 30004728 Tuition for Bethany Marie Wentzel - 43 584.00 C Computer 3-90-12-2210-3210-20-000 CONSULTANTS 584.00 Total Check: 584.00 0100080044 05/24/13 2115 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER 00118984 1900202005794 30004730 BATTERIES STOCK MAINT# 944 KW 40.05 C Computer 3-06-09-2520-6190-94-000 CENTRAL SUPPLIES 40.05 Total Check: 40.05 0100080045 05/24/13 536 KANSAS FFA ASSOCIATION 00118985 07/01-03/13 30004701 2013 STATE CONFERENCE FOR CHAPTER LEAD 1,180.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 1,180.00 Total Check: 1,180.00 0100080046 05/24/13 1388 KANSAS HEAD START ASSOC. 00118986 AprNet01 30004732 April 11, 2013 Health Coordinator Netw 27.50 C Computer 3-90-12-2190-5810-20-000 TCHR TRAVEL IN-DIST 27.50 Total Check: 27.50 0100080047 05/24/13 10499 KCDA 00118987 07/11-13/13 30004779 KCDA Summer conf. Regis. 100.00 C Computer 3-06-25-1000-5100-66-700 MS MUSIC CONTESTS 100.00 Total Check: 100.00 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 12 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080048 05/24/13 254 LEARNING FOR LIFE 00118988 25056-1064 30004117 Champions Transition Skills 131.00 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-6190-00-314 SEC INTER SUPPLY ROGERS 131.00 Total Check: 131.00 0100080049 05/24/13 74 MID KANSAS COOP 00118989 USD 373 30004651 hog feed 60.40 C Computer 3-31-68-1000-6190-89-005 WALTON CHARTER PIG FUNDS 60.40 Total Check: 60.40 0100080050 05/24/13 2798 NORTHEAST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM 00118990 06/12-13/13 30004638 Registration for Carol Flickinger 130.00 C Computer 3-91-43-2210-5820-00-000 TRAVEL 130.00 00118990 06/12-13/13 30004638 Registration for Melissa Carlson 130.00 C Computer 3-91-43-2210-5820-00-000 TRAVEL 130.00 00118990 06/12-13/13 30004638 Registration for April Imler 130.00 C Computer 3-91-43-2210-5820-00-000 TRAVEL 130.00 Total Check: 390.00 0100080051 05/24/13 16 ORSCHELN 00118991 Trx 4037 Str 43 30004737 5/7 WEED KILLER MAINT NHS# 964 DK 69.99 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 69.99 00118992 Trx 5935 Str 43 30004737 TEEJET , WEED KILLER MAINT NHS# 698 DK 74.48 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 74.48 Total Check: 144.47 0100080052 05/24/13 153 PRAIRIE VIEW INC 00118994 112615 30004690 Educational Student Contract 3,000.00 C Computer 3-17-98-1000-5630-00-000 ED CONTRACTS - TUITION 3,000.00 00118993 108881 30004690 Educational Student Contract 3,000.00 C Computer 3-17-98-1000-5630-00-000 ED CONTRACTS - TUITION 3,000.00 Total Check: 6,000.00 0100080053 05/24/13 3913 ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP 00118995 05/25-29/13 30004775 ANNABELL SANCHEZ REGISTRATION 300.00 C Computer 3-06-01-1000-5190-00-000 STUDENT FIELD TRIP TRVL 300.00 00118995 05/25-29/13 30004775 JOHNATHAN MANNEY REGISTRATION 300.00 C Computer 3-06-01-1000-5190-00-000 STUDENT FIELD TRIP TRVL 300.00 Total Check: 600.00 0100080054 05/24/13 597 SENSENEY MUSIC INC 00118996 JULY 30004784 TREBLE VOICES READING SESSION 20.00 C Computer 3-06-25-1000-5100-66-700 MS MUSIC CONTESTS 20.00 00118996 JULY 30004784 MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORAL READING SESSION 20.00 C Computer 3-06-25-1000-5100-66-700 MS MUSIC CONTESTS 20.00 Total Check: 40.00 0100080055 05/24/13 22233 SHOPLET.COM 00118997 1367935089 30003836 BLACK SADDLE STAPLER 40.20 C Computer 3-06-75-1000-6190-46-002 SF 6TH GRADE SUPPLIES 40.20 00118997 1367935089 30003836 HEAVY DUTY 3 HOLE PUNCH 22.01 C Computer 3-06-75-1000-6190-46-002 SF 6TH GRADE SUPPLIES 22.01 Total Check: 62.21 0100080056 05/24/13 1099 SOUTH CENTRAL KANSPRA 00118998 04/13/13 30004765 Friends of Education Reception on 4-13 160.00 C Computer 3-07-01-2560-5820-00-000 PUB REL/TRVL OUT DIST 160.00 Total Check: 160.00 0100080057 05/24/13 2452 STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY 00118999 951593 30004754 BINDER 3" D RING 7.44 C Computer 3-06-09-2520-6190-94-000 CENTRAL SUPPLIES 7.44 00119000 951593 20005245 3" D RING BINDERS 80.40 C Computer 3-06-09-2520-6190-94-000 CENTRAL SUPPLIES 80.40 Total Check: 87.84 0100080058 05/24/13 262 SUNFLOWER RESTAURANT SUPPLY INC 00119001 0343151-IN 30004672 SMALL EQUIPMENT / COLD CARTS ETC. 2,904.70 C Computer 3-14-05-3140-7390-00-000 SMALL EQUIPMENT 2,904.70 Total Check: 2,904.70 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 13 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080059 05/24/13 269 SUPERIOR RUBBER STAMP&SEAL INC 00119002 30296 30003969 Pre Ink Stamp EZ-12 Typestyle Ariel 12 33.50 C Computer 3-06-71-2410-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES CH PRIN 33.50 Total Check: 33.50 0100080060 05/24/13 27685 TEACHER SYNERGY INC 00119003 04/16/13 30004134 Items (12) submitted online to Teacher 53.50 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-6190-00-608 SUPPLIES SCHOSTAG 53.50 Total Check: 53.50 0100080061 05/24/13 2793 US FOODSERVICE INC 00119004 4147934 30004673 FOOD 2,022.20 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD DIST MAY 2,022.20 00119004 4147934 30004673 NONFOOD / PAPER 340.40 C Computer 3-14-05-3190-6190-00-011 OTHER DIST MAY 340.40 Total Check: 2,362.60 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 14 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080062 05/24/13 63 VISA CARD SERVICES 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 R ROUX-REGISTRATION/AUTISM WORKSHOP 55.00 C Computer 3-31-68-1000-6190-89-000 WALTON CHARTER FUNDS 55.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/S STULSATZ NCTM MATH CONF 11.00 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 11.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/J HOFFMAN NCTM MATH CONF 17.00 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 17.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/HOFFMAN & STULSATZ NCTM MATH CON 17.17 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 17.17 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/J HOFFMAN & S STULSATZ NCTM MATH 15.54 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 15.54 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/S STULSATZ NCTM MATH CONF 11.00 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 11.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/J HOFFMAN NCTM MATH CONF 12.00 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 12.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/J HOFFMAN & S STULSATZ NCTM MATH 40.53 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 40.53 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 HOFFMAN & STULSATZ NCTM MATH CONF LODG 572.94 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 572.94 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 A SEYMOUR-REGISTRATION 175.00 C Computer 3-90-12-2190-5820-20-000 TCHR TRAVEL OUT-DIST 175.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 ZOO ADMISSIONS 74.00 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 74.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 SCISSORS 36.75 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 36.75 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 PARTS & SUPPLIES 221.49 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-000 A-V PARTS & SUPPLIES 221.49 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 TOOLSHED SUPPLIES 98.49 C Computer 3-06-08-2530-6190-92-000 SUPPLIES TOOL SHED 98.49 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 PIZZA/MIGRATION DISTRICT OFFICE 58.36 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 58.36 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 PROM SUPPLIES 29.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 29.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 PROM SUPPLIES 20.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 20.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 PROM SUPPLIES 98.10 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 98.10 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 PROM SUPPLIES 22.88 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 22.88 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 PROM SUPPLIES 83.78 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 83.78 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 PIZZA 68.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 68.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FLOWERS 34.99 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 34.99 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 PROM SUPPLIES 25.95 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 25.95 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 PROM SUPPLIES 2.15 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 2.15 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FLOWERS 23.38 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 23.38 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 COOKIES & MILK/SC ART MUSEUM FIELD TRI 150.00 C Computer 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES SLATE C TCHR 150.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 KASBO LODGING 248.52 C Computer 3-06-00-2510-5820-00-000 TRAVEL-BUSINESS OFFICE 248.52 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 KASBO LODGING 248.52 C Computer 3-06-00-2510-5820-00-000 TRAVEL-BUSINESS OFFICE 248.52 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FUEL/KASBO 16.99 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5820-00-001 TRAVEL CO AUTO 16.99 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FUEL/KASBO 42.56 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5820-00-001 TRAVEL CO AUTO 42.56 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/KASBO 11.05 C Computer 3-06-00-2510-5820-00-000 TRAVEL-BUSINESS OFFICE 11.05 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/KASBO 28.64 C Computer 3-06-00-2510-5820-00-000 TRAVEL-BUSINESS OFFICE 28.64 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 15 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080062 05/24/13 63 VISA CARD SERVICES 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FUEL/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 18.66 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 18.66 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 4.00 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 4.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 14.00 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 14.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FUEL/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 38.08 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 38.08 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FUEL/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 28.00 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 28.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 11.42 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 11.42 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FUEL/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 35.67 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 35.67 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FUEL/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 38.91 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 38.91 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 8.30 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 8.30 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 5.77 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 5.77 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MEALS/K GLANN-NCTM MATH CONF 3.50 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 3.50 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FUEL/RECRUITMENT 10.00 C Computer 3-07-01-2570-5820-00-001 ADM TRVL OUT DIST RECRUIT 10.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 GRIPCASE/IPAD (GLOVER) 42.31 C Computer 3-37-15-1000-6190-36-000 SUPPLY 42.31 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 LODGING/RECRUITMENT 49.13 C Computer 3-07-01-2570-5820-00-001 ADM TRVL OUT DIST RECRUIT 49.13 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 AESOP TRAINING/FUEL 47.40 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5820-00-001 TRAVEL CO AUTO 47.40 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 AESOP TRAINING/LODGING 213.57 C Computer 3-07-00-2510-5820-00-002 TRAVEL BUS MGR 213.57 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 FULE/KSPTA TO REIMBURSE 62.00 C Computer 3-06-22-2720-6240-00-000 MOTOR FUEL 62.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 MARSHA SCHMIDT-READING RECOVERY REGIST 475.00 C Computer 3-06-30-2210-3300-00-000 CONTRACTED SERVICES RR 475.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 4.00 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 4.00 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 4.03 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 4.03 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 4.03 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 4.03 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 4.03 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 4.03 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 4.03 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 4.03 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 4.03 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 4.03 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 4.03 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 4.03 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 5.99 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 5.99 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 6.99 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 6.99 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 5.24 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 5.24 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 5.98 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 5.98 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 6.69 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 6.69 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 5.88 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 5.88 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 6.48 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 6.48 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 16 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080062 05/24/13 63 VISA CARD SERVICES 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 6.94 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 6.94 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 20.97 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 20.97 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 7.98 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 7.98 00119005 APRIL 2013 30004756 BOOKS 4.00 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 4.00 Total Check: 3,787.82 0100080063 05/24/13 2004 WALMART COMMUNITY 00119006 02495 30004543 Classroom / Student Supplies 31.56 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-6190-00-404 SUPPLIES ELLIOTT 31.56 00119024 03679 30004543 Classroom / Student Supplies 79.22 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-6190-00-404 SUPPLIES ELLIOTT 79.22 00119008 05524 30004674 remaining summer camp supplies 234.20 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-39-000 SUMMER LATCHKEY NON-FOOD 234.20 00119009 01637 30004787 Gift bags for retirement gifts 11.96 C Computer 3-06-00-2310-8900-00-000 BOARD OF EDUCATION 11.96 00119009 01637 30004787 Soap refill, storage bags, tissue,napk 31.68 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-EXEC ADM 31.68 00119010 08328 30003973 Supplies for out side lab work 172.72 C Computer 3-06-71-1000-6190-77-000 CH SUPPLIES AG EXPLORATION 172.72 00119011 02885 30003140 Student Supplies for Adaptive PE 15.41 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-6190-81-000 SUPPLIES APE FLAMING 15.41 00119012 00129 30003977 Classroom supplies 92.29 C Computer 3-06-71-1000-6190-76-000 SUPPLIES CH WRITING 7/8 92.29 00119013 05976 30004647 Classroom Supplies 11.82 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-6190-00-608 SUPPLIES SCHOSTAG 11.82 00119014 09596 30004696 White Dish Tubs 74.80 C Computer 3-07-66-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES SB TCHR 74.80 00119015 09180 30004757 Treats for AZC Club Celebration May 21 23.76 C Computer 3-06-71-1000-6190-48-001 CMS 8TH GRADE SUPPLIES 23.76 00119016 00916 30004567 Apples, cheese, yogurt parfait ingredi 41.44 C Computer 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-005 POWER PANTHER PALS GRANT 41.44 00119017 02543 30004567 Apples, cheese, yogurt parfait ingredi 37.43 C Computer 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-005 POWER PANTHER PALS GRANT 37.43 00119018 00354 30004091 Ice Cream, Pop, Cups, Flower HB 38.26 C Computer 3-06-67-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES SS TCHR 38.26 00119019 01732 30004542 Items for Head Start Policy Council & 24.86 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 24.86 00119020 09655 30004542 Itsms for Head Start Policy Council & 185.99 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 185.99 00119021 01966 30004742 Supplies for Cooper Carnival 92.03 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 92.03 00119022 01030 30004136 Tech Lab Supplies 149.14 C Computer 3-06-71-1000-6190-61-000 SUPPLIES CH TECH LAB 149.14 00119023 05442 30004484 Project SEARCH Recognition Supplies 92.20 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-6190-00-307 SUPPLIES-GOOCH 92.20 00119007 09025 30004766 Life Skills Classroom Project 96.82 C Computer 3-91-43-1000-6190-88-000 SUPPLIES YUVL 96.82 Total Check: 1,537.59 0100080064 05/31/13 1415 AIRGAS MID SOUTH 00119025 9015464996 30004676 CD/AR 56.90 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-91-000 SUPPLIES VOC WELDING 56.90 Total Check: 56.90 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 17 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080065 05/31/13 2768 AMSAN 00119027 287432017 30004710 GRIP HANDLE FLOOR MACHINE 30.40 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 30.40 00119026 287699318 30004710 VAC MOTOR RPRS MAINT# 938 TD 147.08 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 147.08 00119028 287605786 30004710 NOZZLE, INJCTR KIT 180.91 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 180.91 00119029 287605778 30004710 NEUTRLZR 101.85 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 101.85 Total Check: 460.24 0100080066 05/31/13 2158 ATCO INTERNATIONAL 00119030 I0375141 30004711 SHINY STAINLESS CLEANER MAINT# 268.00 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 268.00 Total Check: 268.00 0100080067 05/31/13 35 BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS INC 00119031 821150 30003687 BOOKS TO BE SUBMITTED ON LINE FOR CHIS 91.83 C Computer 3-06-71-2220-6410-00-000 LIBRARY CHISHOLM 91.83 Total Check: 91.83 0100080068 05/31/13 1144 BUMPER TO BUMPER AUTO PARTS OF NEWTON 00119037 1292674 30004846 215-013 7/16-20 SAE FINE .19 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES BUS SHOP .19 00119037 1292674 30004846 299-012 FLAT WASHER .14 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES BUS SHOP .14 00119036 1292228 30004846 73311 FUEL FILTER 8.05 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES BUS SHOP 8.05 00119036 1292228 30004846 PS752AC BRAKE DISC PAD 26.50 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 26.50 00119036 1292228 30004846 21-4245 BRAKE CALIPER 63.54 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 63.54 00119036 1292228 30004846 BRAKE CALIPER CASTING 18.67 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 18.67 00119036 1292228 30004846 BH138059 BRAKE HOSE 16.36 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 16.36 00119035 1292239 30004846 55040 BRAKE ROTOR 59.02 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 59.02 00119032 1292463 30004846 DS173 DOOR JAMB SWITCH 5.73 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 5.73 00119033 1292400 30004846 DS772 HEADLIGHT SWITCH 111.21 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 111.21 00119034 1292229 30004846 BH138059 BRAKE HOSE RETURN -8.18 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS -8.18 Total Check: 301.23 0100080069 05/31/13 27073 CAMBIUM LEARNING 00119038 RI1116142 30004468 Module 1:Learn to Read, Module 2:Build 3,573.90 C Computer 3-91-43-2210-5820-00-000 TRAVEL 3,573.90 Total Check: 3,573.90 0100080070 05/31/13 3045 CAPSTONE CLASSROOM 00119039 TI10032366 30004127 Snow White, Jack-O-Lanterns 85.14 C Computer 3-06-67-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES SS TCHR 85.14 Total Check: 85.14 0100080071 05/31/13 1560 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS 00119040 2695-213475 30004830 1/2X25 FT. FUEL, 3/8X250 FT FUEL 4.22 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-82-000 SUPPLIES VOC VOAG 4.22 Total Check: 4.22 0100080072 05/31/13 27979 CENTRAL STEEL & WIRE COMPANY 00119041 792700 30004147 .0418 (19 GA) X48"X96" CR DSAK 435.10 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 435.10 Total Check: 435.10 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 18 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080073 05/31/13 2727 CONKLIN CARS 00119042 46567 30004658 GLASS ASY 48.09 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-87-000 SUPPLIES VOC AUTO 48.09 Total Check: 48.09 0100080074 05/31/13 7048 DAVIS PUBLICATIONS 00119043 592141 30003800 5th & 6th gr Digital Image Set Basic 250.00 C Computer 3-06-75-1000-6600-98-001 SF-ART SUPPLIES OTHER 250.00 Total Check: 250.00 0100080075 05/31/13 2540 DILLON COMPANYS INC ACCT #5858 8461 0012 00119044 052025 30003911 SCIENCE SUPPLIES-WALK THRU IN MAY 60.49 C Computer 3-06-81-1000-6190-73-000 SUPPLIES HS SCI 60.49 Total Check: 60.49 0100080076 05/31/13 933 DIVISION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD 00119045 OCT 16, 2013 30004777 2013 DEC Conference - Jenifer Smith 132.50 C Computer 3-37-12-2210-5820-00-000 TCHR TRVL OUT DIST 132.50 00119045 OCT 16, 2013 30004777 2013 DEC Conference - Jenifer Smith 132.50 C Computer 3-90-12-2190-5820-20-000 TCHR TRAVEL OUT-DIST 132.50 Total Check: 265.00 0100080077 05/31/13 55 TOYS FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN, INC. 00119083 0362467-IN 30004528 Sing Along CD Player 117.95 C Computer 3-37-15-1000-6190-36-000 SUPPLY 117.95 Total Check: 117.95 0100080078 05/31/13 644 FOLEY RENTAL 00119049 PCSL1283461 30004722 10R-5406 PUMP GP WATER & DEPOSIT 442.06 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 442.06 00119046 PCSC0181099 30004722 PUMP & CORE CREDIT -442.06 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS -442.06 00119048 PCSL1284342 30004722 PYMP GP WATER & CORE DEPOSIT 442.06 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 442.06 00119047 PSC0181100 30004722 CORE CREDIT -189.92 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS -189.92 Total Check: 252.14 0100080079 05/31/13 86 GRABERS ACE HARDWARE 00119050 264743 30004848 CRIMP COLLAR DUCTWORK RPR MAINT# 1001 5.38 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 5.38 00119051 264163 30004834 SCREWS,WSHRS RECEPTACLES MCK3 980 CG 5.47 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 5.47 00119052 K64506 30004834 DRILL BIT, SCREWS 26.50 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 26.50 Total Check: 37.35 0100080080 05/31/13 1264 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY INC 00119054 966404217 30004725 LAMPS STOCK MAINT# 941 KW 303.82 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 303.82 00119053 966636949 30004835 LAMPS STOCK MAINT# 941 WW 251.50 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 251.50 Total Check: 555.32 0100080081 05/31/13 8281 WALLING WATER MANAGEMENT DIV OF 00119085 101473 30004726 COOLING WATER TREATMENT CHILLER TOWER 769.20 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 769.20 Total Check: 769.20 0100080082 05/31/13 16942 IMPERIAL SUPPLIES, LLC 00119055 K19642 30004729 80825 BACK-UP 51.75 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 51.75 Total Check: 51.75 0100080083 05/31/13 2115 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER 00119056 1900299007714 30004748 5/20 BATTERY BASEBOARD SCRUBBER CH# 18.99 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 18.99 Total Check: 18.99 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 19 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080084 05/31/13 1917 JOSTENS 00119057 15837425 30004700 CERTIGUARD 8X6 83.57 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-5990-00-000 COMMENCEMENT EXPENSE 83.57 Total Check: 83.57 0100080085 05/31/13 604 KANSAS DEPT OF HEALTH & ENVIRN 00119058 MAY 2013 30004838 CLASS II SUPERVISOR CERT-DAVID KLIEWE 40.00 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-001 SUPPLIES MISC 40.00 00119058 MAY 2013 30004838 CLASS I WORKER CERT-BRYCE WOELK 20.00 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-001 SUPPLIES MISC 20.00 Total Check: 60.00 0100080086 05/31/13 314 KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 00119059 04/11/13 30004686 Registration for Deb Hamm 150.00 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5820-00-000 TRAVEL SUPT 150.00 00119059 04/11/13 30004686 Registration for Sheila Wendling 150.00 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-000 TCHR TRVL OUT-DIST STATE 150.00 Total Check: 300.00 0100080087 05/31/13 2392 KENT AUDIO VISUAL 00119062 175578 30004687 VT85 LAMP & FREIGHT 202.00 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-000 A-V PARTS & SUPPLIES 202.00 00119063 37329MH 30004687 EVALUATE MACHINE 45.00 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-000 A-V PARTS & SUPPLIES 45.00 00119061 37314MH-6 30004687 EVALUATE MACHINE 45.00 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-000 A-V PARTS & SUPPLIES 45.00 00119060 37313MH-5 30004687 CLEAN & INSTALL NEW LAMP 352.00 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-000 A-V PARTS & SUPPLIES 352.00 00119064 175575 30004634 VT85LP LAMP 392.00 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-000 A-V PARTS & SUPPLIES 392.00 00119065 37316MH-8 30004634 CLEAN 150.00 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-000 A-V PARTS & SUPPLIES 150.00 Total Check: 1,186.00 0100080088 05/31/13 22209 MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC 00119066 06938327 30004008 MILLER WIRE FEEDER 2,330.68 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-7390-82-000 EQUIPMENT-VOC VOAG 2,330.68 00119067 06925799 30004618 ELECT 1/8X1 67.50 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-82-000 SUPPLIES VOC VOAG 67.50 00119068 06932261 30004618 LINCOLN 6011 FW 272.88 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-82-000 SUPPLIES VOC VOAG 272.88 00119069 06925774 30003953 BAILEIGH METAL BENDER 6,225.00 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-7390-82-000 EQUIPMENT-VOC VOAG 6,225.00 Total Check: 8,896.06 0100080089 05/31/13 18368 MIDWAY MOTORS SUPERCENTER 00119070 116869 30004736 15921351 KEY(W3) 119.28 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 119.28 Total Check: 119.28 0100080090 05/31/13 919 MIDWEST SEWING CENTER INC 00119071 MAY 2013 30004855 SERVICE FOR SEWING MACHINES 162.50 C Computer 3-19-81-2620-4410-85-000 PLANT USE FACS 162.50 Total Check: 162.50 0100080091 05/31/13 28061 NEWTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL 00119072 22250 30004751 Buddy Neuter fee 30.00 C Computer 3-31-68-1000-6190-89-000 WALTON CHARTER FUNDS 30.00 Total Check: 30.00 0100080092 05/31/13 26 NEWTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 00119073 1973 30004796 Half page advertisement in The Welcome 200.00 C Computer 3-07-01-2560-5590-00-000 PUBLIC RELATIONS PRINTING 200.00 Total Check: 200.00 0100080093 05/31/13 222 NEWTON RECREATION COMMISSION 00119074 1071412.002 30004780 500 swimming passes 900.00 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-39-000 SUMMER LATCHKEY NON-FOOD 900.00 Total Check: 900.00 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 20 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080094 05/31/13 297 PHILLIPS 66 00119075 1927636694305 30004821 FUEL PURCHASES 186.50 C Computer 3-06-22-2720-6240-00-000 MOTOR FUEL 186.50 Total Check: 186.50 0100080095 05/31/13 1252 PLAYMOR LANES GLENN H ASHCRAFT JR DBA 00119076 MAY 2013 30004810 2ND SEMESTER BOWLING-PE CLASS 1,061.50 C Computer 3-06-00-0190-0990-00-800 TOWELS-HS 1,061.50 Total Check: 1,061.50 0100080096 05/31/13 11274 PROPANE CENTRAL LLC 00119077 0036352 30004738 FORKLIFT PROPANE BOTTLE FILL MAINT 24.93 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 24.93 Total Check: 24.93 0100080097 05/31/13 2306 SAMS CLUB ACCT #7715 0905 3458 0675 00119078 1638 30004739 5/17/13 VENDING SUPPLIES 41.28 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-5990-00-000 COMMENCEMENT EXPENSE 41.28 00119078 1638 30004739 OZARKA WATER GRADUATION 5/20/13-ROBOTI 188.78 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 188.78 Total Check: 230.06 0100080098 05/31/13 1349 SCHOLASTIC MAGAZINES INC 00119079 M5108648 30003817 STORYWORKS, SCHOLASTIC ACTION, FREIGHT 205.93 C Computer 3-21-31-1000-6190-75-000 AT-RISK SUPPLIES SF 205.93 Total Check: 205.93 0100080099 05/31/13 1166 SCHOOL HEALTH ALERT 00119080 10716 30004740 School Health Alert - annual subscript 44.00 C Computer 3-06-07-2130-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES - HEALTH 44.00 Total Check: 44.00 0100080100 05/31/13 3165 SEMINOLE RETAIL ENERGY SERVICES LLC 00119081 150-1304-10193 30004885 DISTRICT NATURAL GAS PURCHASES 16,161.97 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-6210-09-000 GAS HEATING 16,161.97 Total Check: 16,161.97 0100080101 05/31/13 22446 THE BULK BOOK STORE 00119082 MAP 7651 30004566 A WRINKLE IN TIME 142.50 C Computer 3-06-75-1000-6190-46-002 SF 6TH GRADE SUPPLIES 142.50 Total Check: 142.50 0100080102 05/31/13 585 USD 259 WICHITA 00119084 22379 30004889 Educational Services - Hearing Impaire 2,027.34 C Computer 3-37-43-1000-5630-00-000 ED CONTRACTS - TUITION 2,027.34 Total Check: 2,027.34 0100080103 05/31/13 2004 WALMART COMMUNITY 00119086 06542 30004786 Class supplies 88.41 C Computer 3-06-60-2120-6190-00-000 SC COUNSELOR SUPPLIES 88.41 Total Check: 88.41 0100080104 05/31/13 106 WESTAR ENERGY 00119087 6160969626 30004860 DISTRICT ELECTRIC SERVICES 37,943.87 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-6220-09-000 ELECTRICITY 37,943.87 Total Check: 37,943.87 0100080105 06/10/13 1415 AIRGAS MID SOUTH 00119089 9800072194 30004059 WELDING SUPPLIES 412.91 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-91-000 SUPPLIES VOC WELDING 412.91 00119090 7009541541-sales30004059 WELDING SUPPLIES 62.25 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-91-000 SUPPLIES VOC WELDING 62.25 00119091 7010322733-sales30004059 WELDING SUPPLIES 39.57 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-91-000 SUPPLIES VOC WELDING 39.57 00119092 9016165981 30004814 OXYGEN, ARGON CARBON DIOXIDE, ARGON 75 92.14 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-91-000 SUPPLIES VOC WELDING 92.14 00119088 9015889337 30004795 ARGON 57.27 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-91-000 SUPPLIES VOC WELDING 57.27 Total Check: 664.14 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 21 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080106 06/10/13 2525 OFFICE PLUS OF KANSAS 00119238 169522-0 30004776 Concession Food Items 303.74 C Computer 3-30-18-1000-6190-50-000 STUCO 303.74 Total Check: 303.74 0100080107 06/10/13 9725 AMERICAN LEGACY PUBLISHING, INC. 00119093 2013/14 School Y30004815 Social Studies - Grade 4 State History 134.75 C Computer 3-21-31-1000-6190-60-000 TITLE I SUPPLIES - SC 134.75 00119093 2013/14 School Y30004815 Social Studies - Grade 4 State History 134.75 C Computer 3-21-31-1000-6190-60-000 TITLE I SUPPLIES - SC 134.75 00119093 2013/14 School Y30004815 Shipping 26.95 C Computer 3-21-31-1000-6190-60-000 TITLE I SUPPLIES - SC 26.95 Total Check: 296.45 0100080108 06/10/13 1624 AMERICAN MESSAGING 00119094 F1012407NF 30004907 SHIPPING ON PAGER REPAIR MAINT# 12.63 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-4300-09-000 CONTRACTED SERVICES PLANT 12.63 Total Check: 12.63 0100080109 06/10/13 2768 AMSAN 00119101 287969554 30004826 MOP, EXTRCTR,SCREENSPADS, POLY SUMMER 6,824.39 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 6,808.28 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 16.11 00119099 287969562 30004826 BLEACH CUSTODIAL MAINT# 938 DI 281.40 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 280.74 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT .66 00119095 287969570 30004826 TWLS,TP,LINERS CUSTODIAL MAINT# 951 D 1,493.60 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 1,490.08 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 3.52 00119096 288408842 30004826 COMPASS SHINE RESTROOM MACH CUSTODIAL# 398.56 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 397.62 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT .94 00119097 288408859 30004826 PUMICE STICKS CUSTODIAL # 951 DU 94.95 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 94.73 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT .22 00119098 288408867 30004826 TP, TWLS,SOAP,BWL CLEANER CUSTODIAL # 1,551.42 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 1,547.76 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 3.66 00119100 288238983 30004826 GASKET FLOOR MACH MAINT# 947 RH 25.17 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 25.11 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT .06 Total Check: 10,669.49 0100080110 06/10/13 897 AP EXAMS 00119102 JUNE 15, 2013 30004801 AP EXAMS-PAYMENT JUNE 15, 2013 3,181.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 3,181.00 Total Check: 3,181.00 0100080111 06/10/13 20044 APPLE, INC 00119103 4239723197 30004591 499.00 C Computer 3-37-15-1000-6190-36-000 SUPPLY 499.00 Total Check: 499.00 0100080112 06/10/13 6955 AT & T LONG DISTANCE 00119104 838264809 30004744 WALTON RURAL LIFE PHONE SERVICES 58.83 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-5320-09-000 TELEPHONE 58.83 Total Check: 58.83 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 22 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080113 06/10/13 221 B & B LUMBER COMPANY INC 00119107 20080236 30004863 TROWEL, COLOR BRICKWORK RPR GYM NR# 1 15.88 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 15.88 00119108 20080232 30004844 ALUMINUM TAPE DCTWRK RPR MAINT# 1004 C 11.99 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 11.99 00119105 20079757 30004712 SHIM DOOR RPR CABINETS CLC# 956 TD 1.79 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 1.79 00119109 20079748 30004712 ASPHALT PATCH DRIVEWAY 47.56 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 47.56 00119110 20080310 30004909 PAINT MAINT NHS# 996 BW 4.89 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 4.89 00119111 20080384 30004910 BLADES, BITS DOORWAY PAYROLL MCK# 101 40.23 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 40.23 00119106 20080396 30004910 SHEETROCK DOORWAY PAYROLL MAC 8.64 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 8.64 Total Check: 130.98 0100080114 06/10/13 2382 BARNES & NOBLE, INC. 00119112 IN 2572979 30004061 Leveled TExts for Classic Fiction: Myt 30.98 C Computer 3-28-67-1000-6440-64-200 SS SUPP TEXTBOOKS 30.98 Total Check: 30.98 0100080115 06/10/13 28150 KELVIN F BARTEL 00119212 MAY 8-17, 2013 30004759 Student Transportation - 242.00 C Computer 3-17-20-2720-5130-00-001 PAY TRANS TO INDIV 242.00 Total Check: 242.00 0100080116 06/10/13 28100 BESTQUEST TEACHING SYSTEMS 00119113 2191 30004678 Algebra'scool Complete Program 3,654.00 C Computer 3-91-42-1000-6190-88-000 SUPPLIES YUVL 3,654.00 Total Check: 3,654.00 0100080117 06/10/13 1197 BETHEL COLLEGE 00119114 NCC-1202 30004772 NEWTON CHANNEL 2012 ANNUAL OPERATIN GC 2,000.00 C Computer 3-07-00-1000-3420-00-000 WAN & INTERNET ACCESS 2,000.00 Total Check: 2,000.00 0100080118 06/10/13 30 BLICK ART MATERIALS 00119117 1749860 30004593 Tru-Ray Construction Paper 136.93 C Computer 3-06-24-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES DIST ART 136.93 00119116 1748819 30004594 Prang Water Color Refill, Streamers 97.74 C Computer 3-06-24-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES DIST ART 97.74 00119115 1748736 30004571 Round brushes, Pony Bead, etc 278.08 C Computer 3-06-24-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES DIST ART 278.08 Total Check: 512.75 0100080119 06/10/13 2043 BROCHAMWOOD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 00119118 53141 30004827 SPRAY PINES NHS 600.00 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-4300-09-000 CONTRACTED SERVICES PLANT 600.00 Total Check: 600.00 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 23 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080120 06/10/13 1144 BUMPER TO BUMPER AUTO PARTS OF NEWTON 00119125 1292612 30004828 BREAK AWAY CABLE MOWER TRAILER MAINT# 12.46 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 12.46 00119124 1294000 30004912 NITROGEN A/C WORK MCK# 1021 RH 31.54 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 31.54 00119126 1291546 30004911 MANIFOLD GASKET EXHAUST 16.68 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 16.68 00119123 1291649 30004911 EXHAUST MANIFOLD 80.98 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 80.98 00119122 1292042 30004911 SPARK PLUG 1.75 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 1.75 00119121 1292159 30004911 RIVET 5.70 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 5.70 00119121 1292159 30004911 HOSE BYPASS CAP 2.89 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 2.89 00119120 1293089 30004911 REPLACEMENT PART, K-EQUIP 179.95 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU 179.95 00119119 1292271 30004911 CASTING RETURN -12.00 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU -12.00 00119119 1292271 30004911 MANIFOLD GASTKET EXHAUST RETURN -16.68 C Computer 3-20-51-1000-6190-98-870 SUPPLIES AUTO MECH REIMBU -16.68 Total Check: 303.27 0100080121 06/10/13 3423 BUSINESS PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 00119127 026468 30004932 MAINT. AGREEMENT FROM 6/14/13 TO 6/14/ 229.50 C Computer 3-06-08-2540-6190-93-000 SUPPLIES CENTRAL COPYING 229.50 Total Check: 229.50 0100080122 06/10/13 458 CAPITAL PLAZA-TOPEKA 00119128 197285-290 30004803 5/17/13 ROOMS STATE G SWIM INVOICE#197 763.98 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 763.98 Total Check: 763.98 0100080123 06/10/13 15539 CARLSON SYSTEMS, LLC 00119129 38498590 30004829 MOVING BOXES DIST# 982 KW 480.00 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 480.00 Total Check: 480.00 0100080124 06/10/13 1560 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS 00119132 2695-212673 30004718 2 CYC OIL 2.92 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-82-000 SUPPLIES VOC VOAG 2.92 00119131 2695-214264 30004718 COPPER PLUS SPRK PLG 1.93 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-7390-82-001 EQUIP-VO AG SMALL ENGINES 1.93 00119130 2695-214595 30004718 BREATHER TUBE 7.94 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-7390-82-001 EQUIP-VO AG SMALL ENGINES 7.94 00119133 2695-214639 30004719 73150-5 BEEPING BACK UP 33.14 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 33.14 Total Check: 45.93 0100080125 06/10/13 503 CARSON-DELLOSA PUBL CO LLC 00119134 137436 30004622 Beginning Language Roll & Learn Cubes 25.94 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 25.94 Total Check: 25.94 0100080126 06/10/13 27456 PATTI CARTER 00119242 MAY 1-17, 2013 30004760 Student Transportation - Mileage from 719.40 C Computer 3-17-20-2720-5130-00-001 PAY TRANS TO INDIV 719.40 Total Check: 719.40 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 24 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080127 06/10/13 2457 CASEY'S GENERAL STOREC, INC 00119135 05/31/13 30004941 MAINT FUEL PURCHASES 2,042.19 C Computer 3-06-09-2650-6240-09-000 GASOLINE & DIESEL FUEL 2,042.19 00119135 05/31/13 30004941 SPEC ED FUEL PURCHASES 2,289.43 C Computer 3-17-20-2720-6240-00-000 MOTOR FUEL 2,289.43 00119135 05/31/13 30004941 HS CARS FUEL PURCHASES 1,504.03 C Computer 3-06-22-2720-6240-00-000 MOTOR FUEL 1,504.03 00119135 05/31/13 30004941 FOODSERVICE FUEL PURCHASES 555.50 C Computer 3-14-05-3130-6240-00-000 MOTOR FUEL 555.50 00119135 05/31/13 30004941 ETC FUEL PURCHASES 57.45 C Computer 3-06-08-2720-6240-00-000 FUEL 57.45 00119135 05/31/13 30004941 HEADSTART FUEL PURCHASES 607.40 C Computer 3-90-12-2720-6240-49-000 MOTOR FUEL 607.40 Total Check: 7,056.00 0100080128 06/10/13 3381 CDW.G CDW GOVERNMENT INC 00119136 CG22387 30004623 27" VIEWSONIC MONITOR 242.49 C Computer 3-07-00-1000-7390-00-000 EQUIPMENT 242.49 Total Check: 242.49 0100080129 06/10/13 2389 SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC 00119273 208110322577 30004624 Roylco Dip & Print Sponges 23.13 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 23.13 Total Check: 23.13 0100080130 06/10/13 88 CINTAS FAS LOCKBOX 636525 00119137 0417105167 30004867 FIRST AID CABINET REFILL MAINT NHS 67.36 C Computer 3-06-09-2670-6190-09-001 SUPPLIES-SAFETY CONTROL 67.36 00119138 0417105168 30004867 FIRST AID CABINET REFILL MAINT NHS 78.44 C Computer 3-06-09-2670-6190-09-001 SUPPLIES-SAFETY CONTROL 78.44 Total Check: 145.80 0100080131 06/10/13 134 CITY OF NEWTON 00119139 04/15-5/14/13 30004894 DISTRICT WATER SERVICES FEE 5,615.69 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-4110-09-001 WATER 5,615.69 00119139 04/15-5/14/13 30004894 DISTRICT SEWER & REFUSE SERVICES FEE 8,362.94 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-4110-09-000 SEWER,REFUSE CHGES-DISTRI 8,362.94 Total Check: 13,978.63 0100080132 06/10/13 23159 COMFORT INN & SUITES NEWTON 00119141 14547491-502 30004895 1/26/13 OLATHE NW 9ROOMS G BB INV-JOEL 1,755.18 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 1,755.18 Total Check: 1,755.18 0100080133 06/10/13 16039 COMM LINK, INC. 00119142 01305332 30004806 MCKINLEY WORK #109064 431.00 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-5320-09-000 TELEPHONE 431.00 Total Check: 431.00 0100080134 06/10/13 1538 CONRADE INSURANCE GROUP INC 00119144 5756 30004890 6/1/13 1 of 3 BMAC Annual Installmen 3,936.00 C Computer 3-07-00-2620-5290-00-000 PROPERTY & BOILER INSURAN 3,936.00 00119143 5772 30004934 2013-14 WC POLICY AGENCY FEE 10,000.00 C Computer 3-80-00-5900-2230-98-000 WORKERS COMP 10,000.00 Total Check: 13,936.00 0100080135 06/10/13 1922 CONSTRUCTIVE PLAYTHINGS 00119145 5129194700 30004625 Clothing for 12-14" Baby Dolls 53.93 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 53.93 Total Check: 53.93 0100080136 06/10/13 2978 COX COMMUNICATIONS - KANSAS 00119146 501 1006 036443330004942 501 1006 036443301 WIDE AREA NETWORK 3,141.00 C Computer 3-07-00-1000-3420-00-000 WAN & INTERNET ACCESS 3,141.00 Total Check: 3,141.00 0100080137 06/10/13 17124 CPI QUALIFIED PLAN CONSULTANTS INC 00119147 CRS105941000023230004896 MAY MONTHLY PARTICIPANT FEE - 3 3.00 C Computer 3-07-00-2510-3390-00-000 403B ADMINISTRATION 3.00 Total Check: 3.00 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 25 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080138 06/10/13 21997 CYTEK MEDIA SYSTEMS, INC 00119148 168155 30004599 SMARTBOARD SB680 1,308.00 C Computer 3-06-71-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES CH TCHRS 1,308.00 Total Check: 1,308.00 0100080139 06/10/13 634 DAVIS PEST CONTROL 00119149 199760 30004914 PEST CONTROL DISTRICT 240.00 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-4300-09-000 CONTRACTED SERVICES PLANT 240.00 Total Check: 240.00 0100080140 06/10/13 2540 DILLON COMPANYS INC ACCT #5858 8461 0012 00119150 127977 30003056 Fruits & Vegetables for use with nutri 36.14 C Computer 3-36-41-1000-6190-00-000 PEACEFUL PLAYGROUNDS MTRLS 36.14 Total Check: 36.14 0100080141 06/10/13 708 DISNEY EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTIONS 00119151 DET477959 30004150 BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY: COMETS AND M 14.99 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6510-00-000 INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA 14.99 00119151 DET477959 30004150 BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY: RENEWABLE EN 14.99 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6510-00-000 INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA 14.99 00119151 DET477959 30004150 SOLVING FOR X: PRE-ALGEBRA, VOLUME 1 - 14.99 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6510-00-000 INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA 14.99 00119151 DET477959 30004150 SOLVING FOR X: ALGEBRA I, VOLUME 1 - D 14.99 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6510-00-000 INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA 14.99 Total Check: 59.96 0100080142 06/10/13 5018 JOQUETTA DOVE 00119203 02/01/13-05/10/130004660 2/1/13-5/10/13-NHS BOOK STUDY/MTSS/AIM 3,150.00 C Computer 3-15-81-2210-5820-12-000 TCHR TRVL OUT-DIST STATE 3,150.00 Total Check: 3,150.00 0100080143 06/10/13 14591 EQUIPARTS 00119152 M481370 30004868 REDUCING SPUD STOCK MAINT# 986 BW 50.56 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 50.56 00119153 K480928 30004831 ROSETTE,SPINDLE,DRAIN STOCK MAINT NHS# 276.05 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 276.05 Total Check: 326.61 0100080144 06/10/13 1501 ESSDACK 00119154 2013-14 30004683 Crisis Intervention Team membership fo 450.00 C Computer 3-06-99-2190-3990-99-000 STDT SUPP PROF & TECH SER 450.00 Total Check: 450.00 0100080145 06/10/13 1501 ESSDACK 00119155 2012-13 30004898 HEARTLAND VIRTUAL SCH EMROLL - 12TH PA 21,057.85 C Computer 3-11-00-1000-5630-00-000 ED CONTRACT ESSDACK 21,057.85 Total Check: 21,057.85 0100080146 06/10/13 1501 ESSDACK 00119156 2012-2013 30004897 LEARNING CENTER ENROLLMENT - 12TH PYMT 12,667.30 C Computer 3-21-31-1000-5630-20-002 ED CONTRACT ESSDACK LC 12,667.30 Total Check: 12,667.30 0100080147 06/10/13 27669 SHELBY EVANS, PHD 00119277 2013-05-22 30004778 Head Start Grant - Mental Health Consu 1,875.00 C Computer 3-90-12-2190-5990-49-000 CONTRACT - MENTAL HEALTH 1,875.00 Total Check: 1,875.00 0100080148 06/10/13 3199 FASTENAL COMPANY 00119157 KSNEW57411 30004832 BOLTS MOWER RPR MAINT# 984 JR 1.21 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 1.21 00119158 KSNEW57461 30004847 MASKS,SCRWS DCTWRK RPR MAINT# 1002 CG 13.06 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 13.06 Total Check: 14.27 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 26 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080149 06/10/13 1891 FOLLETT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Teachers Guide to Building Blocks—ISBN 215.76 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 215.76 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Modifying the Four Blocks for Upper Gr 269.70 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 269.70 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Month by Month Phonics and Vocabulary 133.40 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 133.40 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Self-selected Reading the Four Blocks 1,325.40 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 1,325.40 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Teacher's Guide to Big Blocks Resource 173.30 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 173.30 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Teacher's Guide to the Four Blocks Gra 845.06 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 845.06 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Month by Month Phonics for Second Grad 160.08 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 160.08 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Writing Mini-Lesson Upper Grades 5-8—I 284.85 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 284.85 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Making Words Lessons for K-3—ISBN 9780 116.88 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 116.88 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Teacher's Buide to Four Blocks Literac 207.80 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 207.80 00119159 1436984A 30004602 Teacher's Guide to Four Blocks Literac 270.14 C Computer 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-500 TEXTBOOKS KINDERGARTEN .00 3-28-00-1000-6440-00-600 TEXTBOOKS ELEMENTARY 270.14 Total Check: 4,002.37 0100080150 06/10/13 533 FUTURE PRO INC 00119160 3816 30004870 BACKBOARD PADDING SC/ LH KW 315.00 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 315.00 Total Check: 315.00 0100080151 06/10/13 3257 G. FARNEY & ASSOCIATES INC 00119161 25208 30004833 CHLORINE BRICKS POOL NHS# 964 BW 849.86 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 849.86 Total Check: 849.86 0100080152 06/10/13 1211 GOPHER SPORT THE PROFIT CORPORATION 00119162 8642831 30004808 KICKBALL,FRISBEE,BB,SOCCER,FOOTBALL 111.11 C Computer 3-06-75-1000-6190-45-003 SF 5TH GR SUPPLY 111.11 Total Check: 111.11 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 27 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080153 06/10/13 86 GRABERS ACE HARDWARE 00119172 264784 30004871 BADES, SCRAPERS SUMMER CREW MAINT# 100 40.42 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 29.33 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 11.09 00119173 264115 30004871 VOLTAGE TESTER VAN SUPPLIES MAINT# 979 15.29 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 11.09 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 4.20 00119171 265224 30004916 CAULK RPRS SUMMER MAINT# 1014 TD 46.28 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 46.28 00119163 265196 30004916 TAPE MOUNT LETTERS 14.38 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 14.38 00119164 265252 30004916 CAULK, NOZZLE GUTTER 30.10 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 30.10 00119165 265280 30004918 PAINT RPRS NR # 1017 RH 12.58 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 12.58 00119166 265174 30004918 BALL VALVE 16.19 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 16.19 00119167 265208 30004918 UNION 10.79 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 10.79 00119168 265100 30004918 MURIATIC ACID 18.87 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 18.87 00119169 264299 30004899 GRASS SEED & FERTILIZER TO OVER SEED A 1,035.86 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 1,035.86 00119170 K64504 30004917 MISC. ITEMS FOR BACK ROOM 14.39 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-000 A-V PARTS & SUPPLIES 14.39 Total Check: 1,255.15 0100080154 06/10/13 532 GRAINGER, INC 00119174 9153258463 30004809 Crews Safety Glasses,Gloves,Bandages 292.45 C Computer 3-06-35-2620-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES 292.45 Total Check: 292.45 0100080155 06/10/13 1264 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY INC 00119175 966739042 30004919 LAMPS STOCK GYMS DIST# 974 KW 83.46 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 83.46 00119176 966739040 30004919 LAMPS STOCK MAINT 336.96 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 336.96 00119177 966739041 30004919 LAMPS STOCK CLC 144.12 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 144.12 Total Check: 564.54 0100080156 06/10/13 21504 GREATER AMERICAN DISTRIBUTING, INC. 00119178 71050 30004554 BEVMAX 4 VENDING MACHINE-NHS 5,600.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 5,600.00 00119178 71050 30004554 DELIVERY FEE 400.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 400.00 Total Check: 6,000.00 0100080157 06/10/13 1142 GTM SPORTSWEAR 00119179 7208460 30004665 KAEPEA TOUCH SHOES,CUST# 1643220 1,485.00 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 1,485.00 Total Check: 1,485.00 0100080158 06/10/13 391 HAJOCA CORP 00119181 S008026712.001 30004920 WATER HEATER 40 BLDNG CH# 981 RH 307.43 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 307.43 00119180 S008020736.001 30004920 PLUMB SPPLIES HOOK UP FORGE AUTO MECH# 234.94 C Computer 3-19-81-2620-4410-87-000 PLANT USE VOC AUTO 234.94 Total Check: 542.37 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 28 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080159 06/10/13 215 HARVEY COUNTY SOLID WASTE 00119182 333552 30004849 Car tires (12 tires NHS auto/ 33 tires 57.75 C Computer 3-06-35-2690-4590-00-000 CONTRACTED SERV-CHEM HAZ 57.75 00119183 333580 30004849 Car tires (12 tires NHS auto/ 33 tires 21.00 C Computer 3-06-35-2690-4590-00-000 CONTRACTED SERV-CHEM HAZ 21.00 00119184 333581 30004849 Trash (dissescted animals - biology) 10.00 C Computer 3-06-35-2690-4590-00-000 CONTRACTED SERV-CHEM HAZ 10.00 00119185 333108 30004836 BRUSH CLEANUP NHS 4.00 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-4110-09-000 SEWER,REFUSE CHGES-DISTRI 4.00 Total Check: 92.75 0100080160 06/10/13 91 HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND 00119186 29244 30004850 RANGEL-BPA NAT'L TRIP PO#29244 WRONG A 2,582.07 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-5180-83-000 STDT TRAVEL 2,582.07 00119186 29244 30004850 RANGEL-BPA NAT'L TRIP 1,091.12 C Computer 3-19-81-2210-5810-83-000 TCHR TRVL IN DIST 1,091.12 00119191 29256 30004727 NAT'L FORENSIC LEAGUE PO#29256 STUDENT 75.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-54-000 DEBATE AND FORENSICS 75.00 00119192 JUNE 2013 30004699 D WILSON FCCLA COMPETITIVE EVENT DROPP 5.00 C Computer 3-06-00-2590-6990-00-000 MISC REIMBURSE 5.00 00119190 JUNE 2013 30004699 D STEWARE AUTO FEES 4/18/13 6.82 C Computer 3-06-00-2590-6990-00-000 MISC REIMBURSE 6.82 00119190 JUNE 2013 30004699 C RIPPE RAILAIRE DRESS 32.50 C Computer 3-06-00-2590-6990-00-000 MISC REIMBURSE 32.50 00119189 29229 30004666 NAT'L FORENSIC PO#29229 SPEECH TOURN E 305.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 305.00 00119188 29225 30004631 CAMPUS PO#29225 4/13/13 FORENSICS ENTR 104.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-54-000 DEBATE AND FORENSICS 104.00 00119187 101 30004630 Burns, Walker, Zohn - Awards 140.00 C Computer 3-06-00-2310-8900-00-000 BOARD OF EDUCATION 140.00 Total Check: 4,341.51 0100080161 06/10/13 1017 HILAND DAIRY COMPANY 00119193 MAY 2013 30004921 May 2013 District Milk & Juice Stateme 15,507.38 C Computer 3-14-05-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD DIST MAY 15,507.38 00119193 MAY 2013 30004921 May 2013 District Milk & Juice Stateme 708.94 C Computer 3-14-68-3150-6390-00-011 FOOD WALT MAY 708.94 Total Check: 16,216.32 0100080162 06/10/13 143 HOWARDS LOCK & KEY 00119194 7890 30004922 DUPLICATE KEYS FILE CABINETS MAINT# 69 22.00 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 22.00 Total Check: 22.00 0100080163 06/10/13 3343 HUBER MAINTENANCE SUPPLY 00119196 023793A 30004837 FRAME, PAD SUMMER CUSTODIAL MAINT# 213.10 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 213.10 00119195 024378 30004837 SANITIZER 353.00 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-000 SUPPLIES CUSTODIAL 353.00 Total Check: 566.10 0100080164 06/10/13 16969 HUMMERT INTERNATIONAL 00119197 65118 30004000 FERTILIZER, 606 DEEP INSERTS, 1206 DEE 564.90 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-82-000 SUPPLIES VOC VOAG 564.90 Total Check: 564.90 0100080165 06/10/13 659 ICON SOLUTIONS INC 00119198 17544*9 30004923 VALVE WATER LINE RESTROOM MAINT NHS# 109.65 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 109.65 Total Check: 109.65 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 29 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080166 06/10/13 804 J & H FARM EQUIPMENT INC 00119200 34729 30004731 CARB, CAP WEEDEATER RPR MAINT# 975 TD 52.75 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 52.75 00119201 34701 30004731 HEAD, CAP WEEDEATER RPRS MAINT NHS# 9 31.82 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 31.82 00119202 35072 30004924 WEEDEATER STRING, OIL MIX MAINT# 1011 185.78 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 185.78 Total Check: 270.35 0100080167 06/10/13 1917 JOSTENS 00119204 15887307 30004851 DIPLOMA-TYREE JAMELL BRANNING INVOICE# 12.84 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-5990-00-000 COMMENCEMENT EXPENSE 12.84 Total Check: 12.84 0100080168 06/10/13 639 KAGAN COOPERATIVE LEARNING 00119205 427786 30004819 Mini Dry Erasers 54.00 C Computer 3-21-31-1000-6190-60-000 TITLE I SUPPLIES - SC 54.00 Total Check: 54.00 0100080169 06/10/13 17086 KANSAS GOLF AND TURF 00119206 01-32247 30004839 BLADES MOWER MAINT# 985 JR 275.04 C Computer 3-06-09-2650-6160-09-000 TIRES & REPAIRS 275.04 Total Check: 275.04 0100080170 06/10/13 28088 KANSAS LEARNING CENTER FOR HEALTH 00119207 451 30004925 Walton, 2nd gr, 5/21/13 115.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 115.00 Total Check: 115.00 0100080171 06/10/13 2132 KANSAS NCA CAMPS 00119208 JUNE 21-24, 201330004900 6/21-24/13 CHEER CAMP BALANCE-DEPOSIT 6,647.00 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 6,647.00 Total Check: 6,647.00 0100080172 06/10/13 2091 KANSAS STATE DEPT OF EDUCATION 00119209 JUNE 4-5, 2013 30004926 Registration - Lacie Fair (H.S.) 200.00 C Computer 3-15-81-2210-5820-12-000 TCHR TRVL OUT-DIST STATE 200.00 00119209 JUNE 4-5, 2013 30004926 Registration - Kathi Bogner, Keith Pen 1,200.00 C Computer 3-15-75-2210-5820-12-000 TCHR TRVL OUT-DIST STATE 1,200.00 00119209 JUNE 4-5, 2013 30004926 Registration - Adam Williams (H.S.) 200.00 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-5820-12-081 TRAVEL HS RESULTS BASED 200.00 00119209 JUNE 4-5, 2013 30004926 Registration - Emily Schmidt, Johanna 400.00 C Computer 3-15-67-2210-5820-12-000 TCHR TRVL OUT-DIST STATE 400.00 00119209 JUNE 4-5, 2013 30004926 Registration - Kendra Pugh (South Bree 200.00 C Computer 3-15-66-2210-5820-12-000 TCHR TRVL OUT-DIST STATE 200.00 00119209 JUNE 4-5, 2013 30004926 Registration - Jody Childs, Deb Bartel 400.00 C Computer 3-15-60-2210-5820-12-000 TCHR TRVL OUT-DIST STATE 400.00 Total Check: 2,600.00 0100080173 06/10/13 108 KANSAS TRUCK EQUIP CO INC 00119210 160518 30004852 ELD-120447 EXP VALVE 19.68 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 19.68 00119210 160518 30004852 1715150 SWITCH, OMNI-DI 157.12 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6180-00-000 PARTS - REPAIRS 157.12 Total Check: 176.80 0100080174 06/10/13 1118 KAUFFMAN MUSEUM 00119211 05/14/13 30004606 WALTON 3RD/4TH GR., RICHLING 30.00 C Computer 3-06-28-1000-5990-73-000 FIELD TRIP - NOT TRVL EL 30.00 Total Check: 30.00 0100080175 06/10/13 2392 KENT AUDIO VISUAL 00119213 175585 30004607 NEC NP-M300X 3000 DATA PROJECTOR 837.00 C Computer 3-07-71-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES CH TCHRS 837.00 Total Check: 837.00 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 30 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080176 06/10/13 111 KIRKPATRICK PLUMBING 00119214 6234306 30004901 PIPE 38.05 C Computer 3-19-81-2620-4410-87-000 PLANT USE VOC AUTO 38.05 00119215 6234303 30004840 FLEX DUCT RPRS MAINT NHS# 988 BW 290.00 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 290.00 Total Check: 328.05 0100080177 06/10/13 955 KK OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC 00119216 154426 30004702 STAPLES SALES ORDER #3865 84.00 C Computer 3-06-81-2410-6110-00-000 COPY CHRG HS PRIN 84.00 Total Check: 84.00 0100080178 06/10/13 3131 KSHSAA 00119217 2013-2014 30004749 2013-2014 CMS CATASTROPHE INSURANCE 1,929.60 C Computer 3-06-77-1000-5290-00-000 INSURANCE ATHLETICS 1,064.15 3-06-85-1000-5290-00-000 INSURANCE ATHLETICS 865.45 00119217 2013-2014 30004749 2013-2014 CMS MEMBERSHIP DUES 65.00 C Computer 3-06-77-1000-5290-00-000 INSURANCE ATHLETICS 35.85 3-06-85-1000-5290-00-000 INSURANCE ATHLETICS 29.15 Total Check: 1,994.60 0100080179 06/10/13 3131 KSHSAA 00119218 2013-2014 30004750 2013-2014 NHS CATASTROPHE INSURANCE 3,123.54 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-5290-00-000 INSURANCE ATHLETICS 3,123.54 00119218 2013-2014 30004750 2013-2014 NHS MEMBERSHIP DUES 200.00 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-5290-00-000 INSURANCE ATHLETICS 200.00 Total Check: 3,323.54 0100080180 06/10/13 3131 KSHSAA 00119219 JULY 21-26, 201330004667 JULY 21-26, 2013 STUCO WORKSHOP 825.00 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 825.00 Total Check: 825.00 0100080181 06/10/13 3131 KSHSAA 00119220 07/19-22/13 30004902 2013 SUMMER DANCE REGISTRATION BALANCE 3,782.50 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-8900-00-001 ATHLETICS (ACTIVITY ACC'T 3,782.50 Total Check: 3,782.50 0100080182 06/10/13 2181 LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS 00119221 3720380513 30004635 SUPPLIES 2,093.77 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 2,093.77 Total Check: 2,093.77 0100080183 06/10/13 17159 IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS MFG.CO. 00119199 LMI0070496 30004875 3 mil - 27" x 250' Clear School Roll L 268.88 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 268.88 Total Check: 268.88 0100080184 06/10/13 2010 LAMPTON WELDING SUPPLY INC 00119222 00538834 30004252 HYP NOZZLE 10.64 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-91-000 SUPPLIES VOC WELDING 10.64 00119223 00535128 30004252 HYP SHIELD, NOZZLE, DEFLECTOR, FINECUT 96.24 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-91-000 SUPPLIES VOC WELDING 96.24 00119224 00535670 30004252 HYP ELECTRODE 14.16 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-91-000 SUPPLIES VOC WELDING 14.16 00119225 00545695 30004252 KNOB, SWIRL RING, TORCH HEAD, MLRWASHE 278.07 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-91-000 SUPPLIES VOC WELDING 278.07 Total Check: 399.11 0100080185 06/10/13 254 LEARNING FOR LIFE 00119226 25056 30004773 Champions Transition Skills 131.00 C Computer 3-06-00-1000-6190-96-000 SUPPLIES DIST CONTINGENCY 131.00 Total Check: 131.00 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 31 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080186 06/10/13 3122 LEARNING RESOURCES INC 00119227 1791467 30004636 Gator Grabber Tweezers 11.99 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 11.99 00119227 1791467 30004636 Snap Cubes 59.99 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 59.99 00119227 1791467 30004636 Link N Learn Links in a Bucket 16.99 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 16.99 00119227 1791467 30004636 Pet Counters 35.94 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 35.94 Total Check: 124.91 0100080187 06/10/13 2355 LIBERTY HARDWOODS INC 00119228 KCMO00355663-00230004735 WOOD SUPPLIES-NHS PO#29139 INVOICE#KCM 501.79 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-8900-98-002 ACTIVITY ACCT EXP REIMB 501.79 Total Check: 501.79 0100080188 06/10/13 22209 MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC 00119229 06961793 30004762 ESAB LINER 035 17.93 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-82-000 SUPPLIES VOC VOAG 17.93 Total Check: 17.93 0100080189 06/10/13 1649 MENNONITE PRESS INC 00119230 47949011 30004853 2012/13 3000 GRADUATION PROGRAM 916.01 C Computer 3-06-84-1000-5990-00-000 COMMENCEMENT EXPENSE 916.01 Total Check: 916.01 0100080190 06/10/13 18368 MIDWAY MOTORS SUPERCENTER 00119232 46838 30004854 INSTALLED DRIVER ED BRAKE(C5) 94.50 C Computer 3-12-39-2650-5910-39-000 CONTRACT REPAIRS 94.50 Total Check: 94.50 0100080191 06/10/13 398 MIDWEST SINGLE SOURCE INC 00119233 688030-0 30004536 GREEN CHECK STOCK (5000) 467.65 C Computer 3-06-00-2510-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES-COMPUTER 467.65 Total Check: 467.65 0100080192 06/10/13 1299 MYERS STEVENS & TOOHEY & CO, INC 00119234 1067157 30004938 STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE K-8 5,660.39 C Computer 3-06-85-1000-5290-00-000 INSURANCE ATHLETICS 5,660.39 00119234 1067157 30004938 STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE 9-12 7,037.91 C Computer 3-06-77-1000-5290-00-000 INSURANCE ATHLETICS 7,037.91 00119234 1067157 30004938 STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOOTBALL 19,918.70 C Computer 3-06-00-1000-5290-00-000 STUDENT ACCIDENT INSUR 19,918.70 Total Check: 32,617.00 0100080193 06/10/13 129 NASCO 00119235 378951 30004774 My plate cling kit 103.44 C Computer 3-31-68-1000-6190-00-010 POWER PANTHER PALS GRANT 103.44 00119235 378951 30004774 My plate cling kit 8.91 C Computer 3-31-68-1000-6190-89-000 WALTON CHARTER FUNDS 8.91 Total Check: 112.35 0100080194 06/10/13 222 NEWTON RECREATION COMMISSION 00119236 05/08/13 30004768 FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS - 7/1/13 - 7/1/14 4,500.00 C Computer 3-07-00-2570-8100-00-000 WELLNESS CENTER 4,500.00 Total Check: 4,500.00 0100080195 06/10/13 2798 NORTHEAST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM 00119237 JUNE 12-13, 201330004797 Registration for Denise Bowen 130.00 C Computer 3-91-43-2210-5820-00-000 TRAVEL 130.00 Total Check: 130.00 0100080196 06/10/13 1873 ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY 00119239 657391933-01 30004639 Pony Beads,Buttons,Pom-Poms,Wiggle eye 63.99 C Computer 3-90-12-1000-6190-49-000 SUPPLIES 63.99 00119240 657433631-02 30004669 Summer craft, art, and camp supplies 769.40 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-39-000 SUMMER LATCHKEY NON-FOOD 769.40 Total Check: 833.39 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 32 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080197 06/10/13 1416 PAGES 00119241 05/30/13 30004857 WALK - THRU TO PAGES BOOK STORE 104.68 C Computer 3-06-66-2220-6410-00-000 LIBRARY SOUTHBREEZE 104.68 Total Check: 104.68 0100080198 06/10/13 2178 PBA ARCHITECTS, PA 00119243 7691 30004820 PK37312101.0 NHS TOILET REMODEL 1,343.70 C Computer 3-41-00-4300-3320-00-000 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE 1,343.70 Total Check: 1,343.70 0100080199 06/10/13 599 PEPSI COLA DISTRIBUTORS 00119244 98016158 30004781 Drinks for Concessions 680.83 C Computer 3-30-18-1000-6190-50-000 STUCO 680.83 Total Check: 680.83 0100080200 06/10/13 609 CMI EDUCATION INSTITUTE, INC 00119140 AUGUST 31, 2013 30004858 Self Regulation in Children-R Ybarra,R 259.98 C Computer 3-06-68-2120-6190-00-000 WALTON COUNSELOR SUPPLIES 259.98 Total Check: 259.98 0100080201 06/10/13 10456 PIONEER LEAGUE 00119245 2013-2014 30004752 2013-2014 PIONEER LEAGUE DUES 1,000.00 C Computer 3-06-77-1000-5290-00-000 INSURANCE ATHLETICS 1,000.00 Total Check: 1,000.00 0100080202 06/10/13 153 PRAIRIE VIEW INC 00119246 05/14/13 30004695 STATE AID 21,531.18 C Computer 3-06-89-1000-5630-00-001 ED CONTRACT - PV LEVEL 6 21,531.18 00119246 05/14/13 30004695 TITLE 1 2,760.14 C Computer 3-91-42-1000-5630-89-000 PV CONTRACT - PV INST 2,760.14 00119246 05/14/13 30004695 TITLE 1 20,556.86 C Computer 3-91-43-1000-5630-89-000 PV CONTRACT - PV INST 20,556.86 Total Check: 44,848.18 0100080203 06/10/13 21881 PRAIRIEFIRE COFFEE ROASTERS 00119247 529776 30004782 Regular and Decaf Coffee 114.70 C Computer 3-06-00-2310-8900-00-000 BOARD OF EDUCATION 114.70 00119248 1812088006 30004782 refund -19.75 C Computer 3-06-00-2310-8900-00-000 BOARD OF EDUCATION -19.75 Total Check: 94.95 0100080204 06/10/13 20559 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY, INC 00119249 022979 30004652 5- VEX POE KITS @ $1570.00 EACH 7,850.00 C Computer 3-31-81-1000-6190-00-082 NHS GIFT 7,850.00 Total Check: 7,850.00 0100080205 06/10/13 11274 PROPANE CENTRAL LLC 00119250 36472 30004841 PROPANE BOTTLE FILL NHS 24.93 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 24.93 Total Check: 24.93 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 33 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080206 06/10/13 952 QUILL CORPORATION 00119252 2649127 30004769 78A TONER 524.08 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 524.08 00119253 2661086 30004769 TOENRS 653.77 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 653.77 00119254 2661184 30004769 TONER 248.62 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 248.62 00119255 2564397 30004769 TONERS & MARKERS 626.88 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 626.88 00119256 2597609 30004769 MISC. TOOLSHED ITEMS 113.90 C Computer 3-06-08-2530-6190-92-000 SUPPLIES TOOL SHED 113.90 00119263 2648341 30004769 MISC. TOOLSHED ITEMS 91.90 C Computer 3-06-08-2530-6190-92-000 SUPPLIES TOOL SHED 91.90 00119258 2614809 30004769 MISC. TOOLSHED ITEMS 10.86 C Computer 3-06-08-2530-6190-92-000 SUPPLIES TOOL SHED 10.86 00119251 2824813 30004708 Printer 949.05 C Computer 3-91-42-1000-7390-88-000 EQUIPMENT YUVL 949.05 00119259 2694975 30004928 CLI-8 BLK INK 30.21 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 30.21 00119260 2923630 30004928 MISC INK & TONER 662.33 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) 662.33 00119261 108635 30004928 CREDIT MEMO FOR DESK PLATES -10.86 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) -10.86 00119262 195796 30004928 CREDIT FOR 78A TONERS -524.08 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) -524.08 00119257 202893 30004928 CREDIT FOR Q6472A TONER -101.36 C Computer 3-06-08-2220-6190-00-001 SUPPLIES-AV (OTHER) -101.36 Total Check: 3,275.30 0100080207 06/10/13 588 READ NATURALLY INC 00119264 180758 30004709 Quick Phonics Screener 69.00 C Computer 3-91-42-1000-6190-88-000 SUPPLIES YUVL 69.00 00119264 180758 30004709 Shipping/Handling (10%) 6.90 C Computer 3-91-42-1000-6190-88-000 SUPPLIES YUVL 6.90 Total Check: 75.90 0100080208 06/10/13 1611 REALLY GOOD STUFF INC 00119265 4269466 30004813 MATH 24 GAME, TUG OF WAR, MARKERS,POST 200.94 C Computer 3-06-75-1000-6190-45-003 SF 5TH GR SUPPLY 200.94 Total Check: 200.94 0100080209 06/10/13 10448 RENO COUNTY EDUCATION COOP #610 00119266 194 30004929 Vision Impaired Student Services 2,070.00 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-5810-00-000 TCHR TRVL IN DIST 97.14 3-37-10-2130-3230-00-000 CONT HEALTH SERV 1,972.86 00119266 194 30004929 Vision Impaired Student Services 552.00 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-5810-00-000 TCHR TRVL IN DIST 25.90 3-37-10-2130-3230-00-000 CONT HEALTH SERV 526.10 00119266 194 30004929 Student Related Mileage Reimbursement 132.66 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-5810-00-000 TCHR TRVL IN DIST 6.22 3-37-10-2130-3230-00-000 CONT HEALTH SERV 126.44 00119266 194 30004929 Supplies 72.55 C Computer 3-37-10-1000-5810-00-000 TCHR TRVL IN DIST 3.40 3-37-10-2130-3230-00-000 CONT HEALTH SERV 69.15 Total Check: 2,827.21 0100080210 06/10/13 19275 MICHAEL D. ROHRER 00119231 MAY 15, 2013 30004753 Banana Bikes for PE Class Activity 1,081.50 C Computer 3-06-77-1000-6990-00-000 SUPPLIES MS INTERSCHOOL 1,081.50 Total Check: 1,081.50 0100080211 06/10/13 790 S & S WORLDWIDE 00119267 7710214 30004670 summer camp supplies 414.56 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-39-000 SUMMER LATCHKEY NON-FOOD 414.56 Total Check: 414.56 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 34 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080212 06/10/13 26670 SANDCREEK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP LLC 00119268 HS 2013-05-01 30004884 Head Start Grant - Mental Health Consu 3,150.00 C Computer 3-90-12-2190-5990-49-000 CONTRACT - MENTAL HEALTH 3,150.00 Total Check: 3,150.00 0100080213 06/10/13 5088 SCHAEFFER'S MFG CO 00119270 JX5302 30004859 0700 55 GALLON DRUM SUPREME 7000 SYN P 980.65 C Computer 3-90-12-2740-6150-49-000 LUBRICANTS 980.65 00119269 JX5303 30004859 0700 55 GALLON DRUM SUPREME 7000 SYN P 980.65 C Computer 3-06-20-2740-6150-00-000 LUBRICANTS 980.65 Total Check: 1,961.30 0100080214 06/10/13 3143 SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION 00119271 2683209-00 30004763 Welch Allyn MacroView Otoscope with Th 285.73 C Computer 3-06-07-2130-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES - HEALTH 285.73 Total Check: 285.73 0100080215 06/10/13 2463 SCHOOL MATE 00119272 IN000367448 30004497 Primary Planners K, 1st, 2nd 522.50 C Computer 3-21-31-1000-6190-60-000 TITLE I SUPPLIES - SC 522.50 Total Check: 522.50 0100080216 06/10/13 170 SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC 00119274 208110366619 30004770 Fishing Pole, Ball Spots, Limbo Set 113.60 C Computer 3-31-01-0190-0990-26-001 FAMILY FUN, FOOD & FITNESS WL&SC 113.60 00119274 208110366619 30004770 Inflating Needles 2.66 C Computer 3-31-01-0190-0990-26-373 KS KIDS FITNESS DAY 2.66 Total Check: 116.26 0100080217 06/10/13 1632 SEDGWICK CO. ZOO 00119275 223558 Conf # 30004653 8th Grade Activity Day May 23, 2013 ( 924.00 C Computer 3-30-18-1000-6190-50-000 STUCO 924.00 Total Check: 924.00 0100080218 06/10/13 240 SHARPENING SPECIALISTS 00119276 52487 30004842 SHARPEN SAW BLADES MAINT# RD 26.50 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 26.50 Total Check: 26.50 0100080219 06/10/13 173 SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 00119278 8951-2 30004930 PAINT SUMMER CREW MAINT# 1009 JW 221.45 C Computer 3-06-09-2620-6190-09-002 SUPPLIES-MAINT 221.45 Total Check: 221.45 0100080220 06/10/13 369 SOMERS ROBB AND ROBB 00119282 21389 30004764 GENERAL LEGAL MATTERS 2,470.00 C Computer 3-07-00-2310-3350-00-000 LEGAL FEES 2,470.00 00119280 21389 30004764 FAX, COPIES, POSTAGE 345.60 C Computer 3-07-00-2310-3350-00-000 LEGAL FEES 345.60 00119280 21389 30004764 FEES TO KLENDA AUSTERMANN LLC 4,643.39 C Computer 3-07-00-2310-3350-00-000 LEGAL FEES 4,643.39 00119280 21389 30004764 FEES TO KLENDA AUSTERMANN LLC 2,586.91 C Computer 3-07-00-2310-3350-00-000 LEGAL FEES 2,586.91 00119279 21390 30004764 NEGOTIATIONS 2,080.00 C Computer 3-07-00-2310-3330-00-000 NEGOTIATION EXPENSES 2,080.00 00119281 21390 30004764 FAX, POSTAGE, COPIER 83.40 C Computer 3-07-00-2310-3330-00-000 NEGOTIATION EXPENSES 83.40 Total Check: 12,209.30 0100080221 06/10/13 95 SOUTHWEST PLAINS REGIONAL SERVICE CENTER 00119283 020909 30004904 Travel expense for Kelly Gillespie for 209.83 C Computer 3-15-00-2210-3210-00-000 CONSULTANTS 209.83 Total Check: 209.83 0100080222 06/10/13 25267 THE BOOKSOURCE INC 00119284 229749 30004173 books 1,063.90 C Computer 3-21-31-1000-6190-64-000 TITLE I SUPPLIES - NR 1,063.90 00119285 230577 30004173 books 77.80 C Computer 3-21-31-1000-6190-64-000 TITLE I SUPPLIES - NR 77.80 Total Check: 1,141.70 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 35 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080223 06/10/13 14826 THE KIPLINGER TAX LETTER 00119286 JUNE 2013 30004798 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO "THE KIPLINGER 38.00 C Computer 3-19-81-1000-6190-82-000 SUPPLIES VOC VOAG 38.00 Total Check: 38.00 0100080224 06/10/13 2638 TOLEDO PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLY INC 00119294 169590-01 30004755 Official Corner Flags 4/set 117.99 C Computer 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-002 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT 1.07 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-003 HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE GRANT .67 3-31-68-1000-6190-00-005 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT 116.25 00119295 159590-00 30004755 Katch-A-Basket 79.98 C Computer 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-002 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT .72 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-003 HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE GRANT .46 3-31-68-1000-6190-00-005 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT 78.80 00119293 159590-00 30004755 101 Classroom Games 16.99 C Computer 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-002 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT .15 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-003 HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE GRANT .10 3-31-68-1000-6190-00-005 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT 16.74 00119293 159590-00 30004755 Team Relay Puzzles 59.99 C Computer 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-002 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT .55 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-003 HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE GRANT .34 3-31-68-1000-6190-00-005 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT 59.10 00119287 159590-00 30004755 Kids MyPlate Poster 14.99 C Computer 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-002 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT .13 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-003 HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE GRANT .09 3-31-68-1000-6190-00-005 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT 14.77 00119287 159590-00 30004755 Floor Tape 1" Red 3.99 C Computer 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-002 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT .04 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-003 HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE GRANT .02 3-31-68-1000-6190-00-005 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT 3.93 00119287 159590-00 30004755 Order Discount Per Quote 169590-00 -31.00 C Computer 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-002 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT -.28 3-31-60-1000-6190-00-003 HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE GRANT -.18 3-31-68-1000-6190-00-005 ACTION FOR HEALTH KIDS GRANT -30.54 00119288 169381-00 30004621 Summer Latchkey Sports Camp Equipment 2,473.01 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-39-000 SUMMER LATCHKEY NON-FOOD 2,473.01 00119289 169381-01 30004621 Summer Latchkey Sports Camp Equipment 46.78 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-39-000 SUMMER LATCHKEY NON-FOOD 46.78 00119290 169381-02 30004621 Summer Latchkey Sports Camp Equipment 413.99 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-39-000 SUMMER LATCHKEY NON-FOOD 413.99 00119291 169381-04 30004621 Summer Latchkey Sports Camp Equipment 128.64 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-39-000 SUMMER LATCHKEY NON-FOOD 128.64 00119292 169381-05 30004621 Summer Latchkey Sports Camp Equipment 356.36 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-39-000 SUMMER LATCHKEY NON-FOOD 356.36 Total Check: 3,681.71 0100080225 06/10/13 1435 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH 00119297 JULY 24-25, 201330004516 Dynamic Learning Maps: Explore and Le 400.00 C Computer 3-37-10-2210-5820-00-000 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 400.00 Total Check: 400.00 0100080226 06/10/13 4143 VERNIER SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY 00119298 5099925 30004694 Software & tech supplies 3,034.09 C Computer 3-91-42-1000-6190-88-000 SUPPLIES YUVL 3,034.09 Total Check: 3,034.09 0100080227 06/10/13 2004 WALMART COMMUNITY 00119302 03420 30004843 Ag camp supplies 105.62 C Computer 3-31-68-1000-6190-00-003 WALTON FARMERS MARKET 105.62 00119301 09216 30004785 Paint,pencils,watercolor,beads,canvas 342.48 C Computer 3-06-96-3190-6190-39-000 SUMMER LATCHKEY NON-FOOD 342.48 00119300 09187 30004843 Ag camp supplies 21.30 C Computer 3-31-68-1000-6190-00-003 WALTON FARMERS MARKET 21.30 00119299 02077 30004392 Supplies 126.89 C Computer 3-31-64-1000-6190-00-000 SUPPLIES NR TCHR 126.89 Total Check: 596.29 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 36 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A

Check Key Date Paid Vendor Claim No Invoice No PO No Description Amount Paid Status Account No\Description Acct Amount Bank No 01 0100080228 06/10/13 196 WALTON CITY OF 00119303 05/30/13 30004905 WALTON RURAL LIFE CENTER SEWER SERVICE 50.00 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-4110-09-000 SEWER,REFUSE CHGES-DISTRI 50.00 00119303 05/30/13 30004905 WALTON RURAL LIFE CENTER WATER SERVICE 283.10 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-4110-09-001 WATER 283.10 00119303 05/30/13 30004905 WALTON RURAL LIFE CENTER GAS SERVICES 129.01 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-6210-09-000 GAS HEATING 129.01 Total Check: 462.11 0100080229 06/10/13 3713 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE 00119296 07/1/13-6/30/14 30004939 WALTON RURAL LIFE CENTER PO BOX RENTAL 106.00 C Computer 3-06-00-2320-5310-00-000 POSTAGE DIST 106.00 Total Check: 106.00 0100080230 06/10/13 3255 WASTE CONNECTIONS, INC. 00119304 8787239 30004943 CHISHOLM REFUSE SERVICE 6/1-6/14/13 61.16 C Computer 3-07-09-2620-4110-09-000 SEWER,REFUSE CHGES-DISTRI 61.16 Total Check: 61.16 0100080231 06/10/13 1278 WENGER OIL CO INC 00119305 05129 30004906 MAINT FUEL PURCHASES 638.21 C Computer 3-06-09-2650-6240-09-000 GASOLINE & DIESEL FUEL 638.21 00119305 05129 30004906 BUSES FUEL PURCHASES 8,601.60 C Computer 3-06-20-2720-6240-00-000 MOTOR FUEL 8,601.60 00119305 05129 30004906 SPEC ED FUEL PURCHASES 1,506.21 C Computer 3-17-20-2720-6240-00-000 MOTOR FUEL 1,506.21 00119305 05129 30004906 HEADSTART FUEL PURCHASES 581.48 C Computer 3-90-12-2720-6240-49-000 MOTOR FUEL 581.48 Total Check: 11,327.50 0100080232 06/10/13 23817 WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC 00119306 12765160 30004861 #4220331 MANAGED INTERNET SERVICES 2,298.79 C Computer 3-07-00-1000-3420-00-000 WAN & INTERNET ACCESS 2,298.79 Total Check: 2,298.79 0100080233 06/10/13 101 XEROX CORPORATION 00119307 067503224 30004940 NET BILLABLE PRINTS- METER 1 8.56 C Computer 3-06-81-2220-6410-00-810 LIBRARY-SENIOR HIGH 8.56 Total Check: 8.56 0100080234 06/10/13 25674 YOUTHVILLE FINANCE DEPARTMENT 00119308 17415 30004862 EBY LEASE AGREEMENT JUNE 2013/FINAL 2,400.00 C Computer 3-37-10-2610-4410-00-000 EBY LEASE 2,400.00 Total Check: 2,400.00 Total Bank: 526,978.63

Total Hand Checks (Including Voids) .00 Total Computer Checks (Including Voids) 526,978.63 Total ACH Checks (Including Voids) .00 Total Computer Voids .00 Total Hand Voids .00 Total ACH Voids .00 Grand Total: 526,978.63 Number of Checks: 250 Report Date 06/06/13 10:11 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 37 A/P Detail Check Register FPREG02A Total Claim By Fund For The Month Of JUN Check Key Minimum Maximum Fund Description Payment Amount 0100079888 0100080233 06 GENERAL FUND 184,355.13 0100079885 0100080232 07 LOCAL OPTION 107,980.09 0100080145 0100080145 11 VIRTUAL EDUCATION 21,057.85 0100080190 0100080190 12 DRIVERS EDUCATION 94.50 0100079892 0100080161 14 FOOD SERVICE 32,697.75 0100080062 0100080221 15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP 7,013.32 0100080041 0100080231 17 NEWTON SPECIAL EDUCATI 28,992.04 0100079887 0100080223 19 VOCATIONAL 20,151.07 0100079889 0100080120 20 ADD TO VOCATIONAL 934.23 0100080098 0100080222 21 AT-RISK 14,887.88 0100080062 0100080149 28 TEXTBOOK RENTAL 4,144.67 0100080106 0100080217 30 CMS ACTIVITY FUND 1,908.57 0100079886 0100080227 31 GIFTS & GRANTS 17,203.43 0100080035 0100080140 36 UNITED METHODIST HEALTH MIN GRANT 280.04 0100079908 0100080234 37 SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP 9,238.54 0100079885 0100080198 41 CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,343.70 0100080134 0100080134 80 EMPLYRS FIXED CHRG RVL 10,000.00 0100079891 0100080231 90 HEADSTART 11,535.06 0100079896 0100080226 91 TITLE I 53,160.76

Total All Fund 526,978.63 I certify that there is sufficient money available within the combined funds for the purpose included on the attached check register for: Report Date 06/06/13 10:08 AM Newton USD #373 Page No 1

Void Summary Check Register FPREG03A

Bank Check Account Account No No Vendor No/Name Type Date Amount Paid Per Voided Period

01 00079803 919 MIDWEST SEWING CENTER INC C 05/13/13 212.50 11 11 01 00079808 27790 NATIONAL AUTISM RESOURCES INC C 05/13/13 78.99 11 11

Fund Fund Amount 19 212.50 37 78.99

Grand Total 291.49

ITEMS FOR DECISION

3. Approval of Revisions to the 2013-14 Handbooks for Cooper Early Education Center, Elementary, Santa 5/6, Chisholm Middle and Newton High School

Administrative Recommendation

The administration recommends the approval of the Cooper Early Education Center, Elementary, Santa Fe 5/6, Chisholm Middle and Newton High School handbooks as presented.

Board Action

I move to approve the Cooper Early Education Center, Elementary, Santa Fe 5/6, Chisholm Middle and Newton High School handbooks as presented.

2013-2014

Cooper Early Education Center Handbook

816 Oak Newton, KS 67114-3846 316-284-6510 www.newton.k12.ks.us

Vision: All young children and their families will receive early learning experiences necessary for their success as contribu- tors to society.

Mission: To provide a safe environment and quality learning experiences for young children and their families to promote life-long learning

Welcome

We are delighted that your child will be part of our Pre- school Programs. We hope that this year will be a happy and exciting experience for your child.

Beginning preschool is an important step. Every child is special; with special needs, special interests and special characteristics. Your child is important to you and important to us. We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children. It is our task to work as partners with you to help your child grow, learn, and develop.

Cooper is more than a preschool for your children. Our services are for the family; parents and children. We believe parents are their child’s first and most important teacher and role model. Parenting young children is filled with a lot of joy and can be exhausting and overwhelming at times. To be the best parent you can be, you have to take time for yourself!

We hope this handbook will help you and your child to adjust to this new school experience.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Classes are Monday thru Friday.

Check with your Family Consultant or Teacher.

The classroom/center telephone number is:______

My child’s teacher is: ______

Our Family Consultant is: ______

Our Family Consultant’s telephone number is: ______

The telephone number for Cooper is: 316-284-6510

2 USD 373 Schools

Northridge Elementary School 316 284-6540 1900 Windsor Dr Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4138 Principal: Arthur Whillock Email Address: [email protected]

Slate Creek Elementary School 316 284-6550 901 E 4th Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4139 Cooper Early Education Center Principal: Kevin Neuenswander Email Address:[email protected]

(Servicing Harvey County) South Breeze Elementary School 316 284-6560 1020 Old Main Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4140 Principal: Jan Plummer Email Address: [email protected]

Sunset Elementary School 316 284-6570 619 Boyd Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4141 Principal: Janet Weaver Email Address: [email protected]

Programs Ages Served Home Operat- Health Group

Visits ing Ser- Meet- Walton Rural Life Charter School 620-837-3161 How Months vices ings 502 Main PO Box 140 Walton KS 67151 Toll Free 866-837-3161 often? Principal: Natise Vogt Email Address: [email protected]

USD #373 3-5 year Yes School Yes Yes Preschool olds As Year Chisholm Middle School 316 284-6260 st Needed 900 E 1 Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4135 Principal: Vicki Rivero Email Address: [email protected] Parents as Prenatal – 3 Yes Year Yes Yes

Teachers year olds As Round (PAT) Needed Santa Fe Middle School 316 284-6270 130 W Broadway Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4136 Infant/Toddler 0-3 year Yes Year Yes No Principal: George Leary Email Address: [email protected]

Services olds As Round

Needed Newton High School 316 284-6280 900 W 12th Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4137 Principal: Ken Rickard Email Address: [email protected]

Special Education Cooperative 316 284-6580 308 E 1st Newton KS 67114 Director: Mitchell Neuenschwander Email Address:[email protected]

District Office 316 284-6200 308 E 1st Newton KS 67114 Superintendent: Dr. Deborah Hamm Email Address: [email protected]

Cooper Early Education Center 316 284-6510 816 Oak Newton KS 67114 Assistant Director of Special Ed: Mary Beasley Email Address: [email protected] Early Childhood Director: Jason Chalashtari Email Address: [email protected] 3 32 Any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of Our Philosophy for Preschool electricity, commonly known as a stun gun.

Penalties for Possession We believe:  that children should be valued as individuals; Possession of a firearm or other weapon or facsimile of a weapon  shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one calendar year, that children need to feel safe and supported all the except the superintendent may recommend this expulsion require- time, ment be modified on a case-by-case basis (see JDC). Possession of  that PLAYING and TALKING are the ways in which a facsimile of a weapon may result in suspension or expulsion. Expul- young children learn about themselves and the world sion hearings for possession of a weapon shall be conducted by the around them; superintendent or the superintendent’s designee.  that learning should be meaningful and fun; Students violating this policy shall be reported to the appropriate law  that children need to be actively involved in learning; enforcement agency(ies) and if a juvenile to SRS or the Commission-  that children learn through hands-on experiences; er of Juvenile Justice.  that children learn through taking risks, making mistakes and celebrating success; Revised: September 7, 1999, July 12, 2001, May 19, 2003, August 23, 2004  that what children CAN DO rather than what children cannot do are the starting points in their learning;  that the process of learning is more important than the end product;  that children develop their Social, Emotional, Physical and Cognitive skills at differing rates;  that all aspects of a child’s development are equally important and interwoven;  that children need to develop a sense of responsibility for their own learning;  that children who are encouraged to think for themselves are more likely to act independently;  that children learn from everything that happens to them and do not naturally separate their learning into subjects;  that parents are the first educators of children and have a vital part to play in the establishment of their child’s learning environment.

31 4 Life at Preschool Appendix E

Weapons When you visit your child’s Preschool, you will see a room full of children learning through play. The chart below lists A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object some of the concepts and skills children learn through that can reasonably be considered a weapon at school, on school property or at a school-sponsored event. This shall include any play. weapon, any item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon.

When Children Do This: They are Learning To: Definition of Weapons and Destructive Devices

Use blocks and wooden animals to Recreate the world around them As used in this policy, the term “weapon” and/or destruction device create a zoo (Geography and Social Studies) shall include, but shall not be limited to:

Separate cups and plates at cleanup Group objects in categories (Math) Any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted time to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; Finish a puzzle Complete a task (Study Habits and Self-Esteem) The frame or receiver of any weapon described in the preceding example; Gather paper, scissors and glue for Plan and carry out a task (Study a project Habits and Independence) Any firearm muffler or firearm silencer;

Draw a picture Use symbols (Reading/Writing) Any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas (a) bomb, (b) grenade, (c) rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, (d) mis- Pour without spilling Use their small muscle skills sile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce, (Physical Coordination) (e) mine, or (f) similar device;

Scribble on paper Use writing as a means of commu- Any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel nication (reading and writing) a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter; Listen to a story and talk about Love books, remember details and what happened express ideas (Language Develop- Any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in con- ment) verting any device into any destructive device described in the two Sing or do a finger play with the Participate cooperatively in a group immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive de- other children and the teacher (Social Skills) vice may be readily assembled;

Find ways of moving across the rug Think creatively to solve problems Any bludgeon, sandclub, metal knuckles, or throwing star; without their feet touching it (Independence and Problem Solv- ing) Any knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, Climb on outdoor equipment Use their bodies in challenging spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having tasks (self-esteem) (R/W Readi- a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of ness) gravity or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement; 5 30 To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained throughout TABLE OF CONTENTS the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investiga- Absences, Appointments, Arrival and Departure Times ………... 7 tion, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to Bullying ………………………………………………………………. 7 the accused. Accidents and Health Insurance…………………………………… 7 Asbestos………………………………………...…………………… 8 The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting sexual harassment Clothing ……………………………………………………………… 8 shall not reflect upon the individual’s status or grades. Any act of re- Crisis Information ………………………………………………...… 8 taliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, as- Discipline …...……………...………………………………………….8 sisted, or participated in an investigation of a sexual harassment com- Playground Supervision …………………………………………… 9 plaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate Drug-Free Policy…………………………………………………...… 9 disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or ter- Emergency Numbers………………………………………………… 9 mination of employment for an employee. Enrollment Regulations……………………………………………… 9 Health Issues………………………………………………………… 10 False or malicious complaints of sexual harassment may result in cor- Contagious Diseases………………………………………………….11 rective or disciplinary action against the complainant. Health & Nutrition ……………………………………………………..12 Volunteers …………………………………………………………… 13 A summary of this policy and related materials shall be posted in each Policy Council & Parent Committees ……………………………….13 district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent Safe School Hotline………………………………………………… 14 and employee handbooks as directed by the district compliance coor- Severe Weather………………………………………………………..14 dinator. Sexual Harassment Policy……………………………………………14 Special Education Referral……………………………………………15 Approved: March 2, 1998 Revised: April 5, 1999 Education Disability Service, Social Service & Mental Health…… 15 Pets………………………………………………………………………16 Racial Harassment Policy……………………………………………..16 Record Management………………………………………………… 16 Telephone……………………………………………………………… 18 Treasures from Home………………………………………………… 18 Visiting the School…………………………………………………….. 18 Weapons……………………………………………………………….. 18 Withdrawals and Transfers………………………………………...… 18 Transportation ………………………………………………………… 19 Punctuality………………………………………………………………19 Appendix ………………………………………………………………. 20 USD Schools Directory ……………………………………………… .32

APPENDIX* *(For more information on the subjects below consult the Board of Education Policy Manual) A. Discipline …………………………………………………… 22 B. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)………… 23 C. Racial Harassment Policy …………………………………….. 24 D. Sexual Harassment Policy ……………………………………. 27 E. Weapons Policy ……………………………………………….. 30 29 6 Absences, Appointments, Arrival and Department Times The district encourages all victims of sexual harassment and per-  Children should arrive at school no earlier than five minutes be- sons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment fore starting time. We cannot provide supervision for students immediately. The district will promptly investigate all complaints of prior to this time. sexual harassment and take prompt corrective action to end harass-  Children should not play on school grounds before or after school. ment.  All absences must be called into the school office.  Parents should report to the office when picking children up for Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sex- appointments during school hours. ual harassment should discuss the alleged harassment with the  If your child will be leaving school early, please call the office. building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or  If you are going on vacation or your child is ill, please contact the another certified staff member. Any school employee who receives school and let us know. An unexplained absence of two weeks a complaint of sexual harassment from a student shall inform the may mean that your child’s position is given to another child on student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any our waiting list. proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be re-  The Preschool Programs meet five days a week (Monday through ported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal Friday, see preschool calendar for dates of operation.) Each ses- or district compliance coordinator shall discuss the complaint with sion lasts for three hours and 15 minutes. During the preschool the student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not day, children participate in a rich variety of activities during which resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the stu- they experience many opportunities for learning. AM classes dent may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimina- begin at 8:15 and are dismissed at 11:30. PM classes begin tion complaint procedure. (See KN). at 12:45 and are dismissed at 4:00.

Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, un- Bullying Policy (JDDC, Approved 9-08) der the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes  The board of education prohibits bullying and cyber-bullying in sexual harassment under the definition outlined above. Unaccepta- any form, including electronic means, on or while using school ble student conduct may or may not constitute sexual harassment, property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasive- event. The administration shall propose, and the board shall re- ness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not view and approve a plan to address bullying on school property, constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event. code of student conduct.  The plan shall include provisions for the training and education of staff members and students and shall include appropriate com- An employee who witnesses an act of sexual harassment shall re- munity involvement as approved by the board. Students who port the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to re- have bullied others in violation of this policy may be subject to port complaints or incidents of sexual harassment to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and expulsion. school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators If appropriate, students who violate the bullying prohibition shall who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in re- be reported to local law enforcement sponse to complaints of sexual harassment may also face disciplinary action. Accidents and Health Insurance When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child  The school is not responsible for accidents occurring on school abuse, the building coordinator or district coordinator shall report property. Pupils are to be taken to their physician for treatment such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or SRS authorities. by the parent or other designated persons. (See GAAD).  The school district does not purchase accident insurance to cover injuries incurred by your child at school.

7 28 Appendix D  We encourage all families to have accident coverage on their children, prior to participation in any school-sponsored activity. Sexual Harassment  Health insurance is available to qualified families through Kan- The board of education is committed to providing a positive and pro- Care, a state insurance program. Information may be attained in ductive learning and working environment. Sexual harassment shall the office. not be tolerated in the school district. Sexual harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, cer- Asbestos tificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others The school district has completed its second three-year reinspection having business or other contact with the school district is strictly proof all buildings as required by AHERA and six-month surveillance hibited. inspections. It is our intent to not only comply with, but exceed federal, state, and local regulations concerning asbestos. We plan on Sexual harassment is unlawful discrimination of the basis of sex un- taking whatever steps are necessary to insure that your children and der Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil our employees have a healthy, safe environment in which to learn Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All and work. In April, 1996, we received compliance inspection from forms of sexual harassment are prohibited at school, on school prop- the Environmental Protection Agency. erty, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Sex- ual harassment against individuals associated with the school is pro- Copies of all of the district’s asbestos inspection reports and man- hibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds. agement plans are available from Mr. Robert Drake, Maintenance Supervisor. All inquiries regarding the plan(s) should be directed to It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third him at the Service Center at 100 S Evans (telephone: 316 284- party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to sexually harass any student, employee 6500). or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be a violation for any employee to discourage a student from filing a com- Clothing plaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint Please dress your child in clothing that is easily washed so that they lodged under the provisions of this policy. may enjoy the activities provided. Since these activities include clay, painting, sand and water play, do not ask your child to “stay Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sex- clean” as this will inhibit participation. A spare set of clothes may be ual favors and other inappropriate oral, written or physical conduct of sent for emergencies. Please label spare clothing. a sexual nature when made by a member of the school staff to a student or when made by any student to another student when: (1) sub- Crisis Information mission to such conduct is made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or con- Go to the district website, www.newton.k12.ks.us. dition of the individual's education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic deci- Discipline sions affecting that individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or The preschool rules and discipline policy are very basic yet extreme- effect of interfering with an individual's academic or professional per- ly important to ensure safe, fun, and effective learning for everyone. formance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic The rules are posted in each classroom and reviewed often with the environment. Sexual harassment may result from verbal or physical children. Parental support and follow-through are imperative to any conduct or written or graphic material. Sexual harassment may in- successful discipline program. clude, but is not limited to: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demean- Should misbehavior become persistent, parents will be called to as- ing implication; unwelcome touching; or suggesting or demanding sist in identifying the problem, contributing factors, and to help de- sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats con- velop a plan of action for changing the behavior. It is important that cerning a student's grades, participation in extra-curricular activities, parents work with the staff to affect behavior changes when appro- etc. priate

27 8 Playground Supervision: To the extent possible confidentiality will be maintained throughout Staff will move around frequently and position themselves in order to the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must observe the entire group. The playground will receive a daily check to be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough in- make certain the area is free of any harmful debris or equipment vestigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due breakage. process to the accused.

Drug-Free Policy The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting racial harassment See Appendix Section. shall not reflect upon the student’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, Emergency Numbers assisted, or participated in an investigation of a racial harassment  You must provide your school with emergency phone num- complaint is prohibited. bers in the event your child becomes ill or is injured at school and requires your presence. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary ac-  Please remember to notify the school of any change of address or tion, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of telephone number. employment for an employee.

Enrollment Regulations False or malicious complaints of racial harassment may result in State law requires that every student who enrolls in school for the first corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant. time must provide proof of identity within 30 days after enrollment.

Preschool enrollees who have not attended school, must provide one A summary of this policy and related materials shall be available in of the following: each district facility. The policy shall also be published in student,  A certified copy of the birth certificate or birth registration card parent and employee handbooks as directed by the district compli- (hospital certificate will not be accepted.) ance coordinator.  A certified copy of a court order placing the child in custody of the Approved: April 5, 1999 secretary of social and rehabilitation services. Revised: June 27, 2012

We are asking for your written consent to allow video tape taken on the district’s school buses and at other locations that may include your child to be viewed by other children, parents and appropriate officials as deemed necessary in the administration of the school system and its disciplinary procedures. (See signature line on enrollment form). You may view any tapes kept by the district containing your child upon written request to the transportation department.

9 26 The district encourages all victims of racial harassment and persons Health Issues with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immedi-  The school must have up-to-date medical information regarding ately. The district will promptly investigate all compliance of racial chronic health problems. harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment.  If your child has asthma, food allergies, diabetes, seizure disorder or is taking medication regularly, please notify the school Any student who believes he or she has been subject to racial harass- nurse. ment or has witnessed an act of alleged racial harassment, should  In some cases, a release of information that allows the nurse to discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another communicate with the child’s doctor in the event of an emergen- administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff mem- cy or to provide feedback about a medication’s effectiveness ber. Any school employee who receives a complaint of racial harass- may be requested. ment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obliga-  Over-the-counter medications may be given with signed permis- tion to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the com- sion from parents. (Forms available in school office.) plaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged  Hearing, vision, speech and language screenings are done reg- harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance ularly at selected grades. If screening results indicate a concern coordinator. The building principal shall discuss the complaint with or problem, parents will be notified. the student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not re-  If a student is found to have live lice while at school, the parent solved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student or emergency contact person will be contacted to come to take may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination com- the child home for treatment. The child will be excluded from the plaint procedure (see KN). classroom until treatment has occurred. The family consultant or nurse at the center will contact the family for completion of treat- Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under ment at home. This completion of treatment will include check- the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes ra- ing all family members & contacts for lice, treating the environ- cial harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable ment with a variety of topical treatments proven to be effective student conduct may or may not constitute racial harassment, de- against head lice. Nits should be removed from the child’s head. pending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness Oral and written information is given to the student’s family to and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not con- finish treatment prior to returning to school. This process should stitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code not take an extended amount of time. of student conduct. The discipline of a student for violation of any provision of the code of student conduct may be enhanced if the con- WHAT IF MY CHILD IS SICK? duct is racially motivated. A child must be free from fever, diarrhea, or vomiting for at least 24 hours without the use of any fever, diarrhea or vomit- An employee who witnesses an act of racial harassment shall report ing reducing medicine before returning to school. the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of racial harassment to appropriate school If your child becomes ill while at the center, you will be called to pick officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail up your child or take your child home from playgroups. A child to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to should not come to the center or attend an event if one of the follow- complaints of racial harassment may also face disciplinary action. ing conditions exists:

When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child  diarrhea more than one time within a 24 hour period (one day) abuse, the compliance coordinator shall report such conduct to the  severe coughing when the child gets red or blue in the face or appropriate law enforcement or SRS authorities. (See GAAD). makes high-pitched croup or whooping sounds after coughing

 difficult or rapid breathing  yellowish eyes or skin

25 10  head lice or nits Appendix C  unusual spots or rashes Racial Harassment Policy The board of education is committed to providing a positive and pro-  sore throat or trouble swallowing ductive learning and working environment, free from discrimination,  unusually dark, tea-colored urine including harassment, on the basis of race, color or national origin.  gray, white or black bowel movement Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color or national origin (“racial harassment”) shall not be tolerated in the school dis-  headache and stiff neck trict. Racial harassment of employees or students of the district by  infected skin patch(es)-- crusty, bright yellow, dry or gummy areas board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, of the skin students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact  severe itching or scratching of the body or scalp with the school district is strictly prohibited.

 pinkeye (eye irritation with swelling and/or discharge of pus from Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, eye) color or national origin under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act  fever above 101 degrees Fahrenheit orally or 100 degrees or of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of higher under the arm racial harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and  vomiting more than once within a 24 hour period (one day) at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Racial harassment against individual associated with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds. CONTAGIOUS INFECTIONS/DISEASES It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third When a child is ill due to a contagious infection or disease, a doctor’s party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to racially harass any student, employee written release may be requested before the child returns to Cooper or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be vio- Programs for school/child care or to attend socializations. lated for any employees to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint Children cannot attend school/child care or socialize for a certain peri- lodged under the provisions of this policy. od of time if diagnosed with certain diseases or conditions: Racial Harassment is racially motivated conduct which: The child may not return to school/child care if they have the fol-  Affords a student different treatment, solely on the basis of race, lowing conditions until: color or national origin, in a manner which interferes with or lim-

its the ability of the student to participate in or benefit from the SCARLET FEVER/STREP INFECTIONS - 24 hours after the start of services, activities or programs of the school; treatment and fever free for 24 hours. CHICKEN POX- all pox has been crusted over with no new pox ap-  Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the pearing. purpose or effect of creating a hostile academic environment; or IMPETIGO–24 hours after treatment from healthcare provider has begun.  Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the HEAD LICE –treatment has started and all nits (eggs) have been re- purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic perfor- moved. State regulations require that students who are infested with mance or ability to participate in or benefit from the services, head lice (pediculosis) be excluded from school until they have been activities or programs of the school. treated with an adequate pediculicide(headlice treatment). If a student is found to have live lice while at school, the parent or emergency Racial harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or contact person will be contacted to come to take the child home for written graphic material. treatment. .

11 24 Appendix B RING WORM – After treatment from a healthcare provider. FEVER –fever is gone for 24 hours without using fever control medi- Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) cation. The educational records of your child are covered under law. As a VOMITING –vomiting has stopped for 24 hours without the use of parent you have rights regarding these records. On November 19, anti-vomiting medications. 1974, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 became DIARRHEA –loose/watery stools have stopped for 24 hours law. Under this law, the parents and students enrolled in any educa- PINK EYE –24 hours after medication has been started and there is tional institution receiving federal funds are given certain rights con- no drainage from eyes. cerning the educational records of their children. 1. Types of Educational Records Maintained: The types of educa- Health: Taking care of health problems early is important so we re- tional records regularly maintained and directly related to each quire a current physical and up-to-date immunizations on all chil- student include the following: dren. Head Start children are required to have a yearly dental exam a. medical and health information; and follow up treatment. b. date of school entry; c. school grades and credits; d. transcripts from previous schools attended; e. school-wide test results. 2. Parent or Eligible Student Access to Records: You are entitled to have access to the educational records for your inspection and review. 3. Access to Records: The following persons, organizations, agencies or institutions who have a legitimate interest may have access to the educational records of each student: 4. Access/Purpose a. School Staff/Educational, social, personal development b. Other Schools/Student seeks or intends to enroll c. Authorized representatives/Fulfillment of legal requirements of Federal and State Agencies d. Institutions or agencies/In connection with financial aid for student e. State and local officials/Information required to be reported by state statute f. Accrediting organizations/Accreditation Nutrition: Meal time is part of the day’s activities at Cooper. Chil- g. Parents of a dependent student/Parent information dren in classrooms may receive breakfast/morning snack, lunch, h. Courts/To comply with the law and afternoon snack every day. Parents are expected to make sug- Before any educational records will be released to anyone other gestions for meals and snacks and learn about nutrition, meal plan- than those parties specified above, written consent to said re- ning and food safety. lease must be provided. Because of health and sanitation regulations, parents are not allowed to bring food for classroom children or Cooper Staff. If a family does bring food to the classroom or staff, it will not be served.

23 12 Volunteers Appendix A Head Start, a Federally Funded Program, is one of our major funding sources that allows us to offer free pre-school to Harvey County fami- DISCIPLINE lies. This grant requires a 25% match of funds through local resources. This is where we turn to our families to help! Every hour Philosophy – We Believe... that you spend volunteering in our program translates into dollars toward our match.  That it is the school's responsibility to provide a positive Here are some ways you can volunteer: climate for learning. - In the classroom (arrange with your student’s teacher)  That the schools should emphasize positive incentives and - Run for Policy Council recognition which promote self-discipline. - Participate in Committees  That discipline is an essential part of education. - Prepare materials for your student’s teacher at home  That students have rights and responsibilities. - Help facilitate family style meals in our cafeteria (arrange with your  That school rules should be established and understood by students teacher) parents, teachers and students.  That parents should be deeply involved in the discipline of By volunteering you will not only be helping us meet our 25% match, their children. but also showing your child helping others is important and as well as  That parents, teachers, and administrators should help stu- showing them in yet another way that you care about their education. dents work toward self-discipline, self-control, and self- And feel free to get your extended families involved! We love to see responsibility. grandmas and grandpas, uncles and aunts in our classrooms!  That disciplinary action should be in accordance with the policy of the Newton Board of Education and as stated in the State of Kansas laws.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD MISBEHAVES?

Cooper staff avoids most behavior problems by planning appropriate classroom activities. Despite how well-planned a day is conflict may erupt. Discipline problems will be handled in a matter-of-fact manner that encourages children to develop self control. For example, “Tell him you don’t like that” and “Ask if you can have a turn” are phrases you are likely to hear in the classroom.

Policy Council & Parent Committees Another way for you to support our programs is to become involved in Discipline Techniques: our Policy Council and our Parent Committees. Any parent of a stu- Teachers will often redirect or distract a disruptive child in a firm, dent enrolled in our program is a member of our Parent Committee. positive manner. Sometimes sitting nearby, holding, or talking to a Parent Committees and the Policy Council make decisions about very child helps. At times children need time in a quiet area of the room important issues facing our program including curriculum, planning, to settle down. If a child continues to misbehave over a period of budgeting and staffing. Talk to your child’s teacher or the program time, the parents and staff will develop a plan to help the child. director to see how you can get involved! Cooper teachers also use Conscious Discipline. This is a program that helps children learn to be around and play with other children and also feel better about themselves. Conscious Discipline also helps adults to get along better with other adults. The whole family will feel better about each other at home, work and school. 13 22

Safe School Hotline Safe School Hotline is a tool that provides students, parents and educators a confidential means of reporting unsafe conditions that may imperil students and staffs in a totally anonymous, non- threatening way. It can give school officials the information they need to enhance safety and improve the quality of education. Stu- dents or parents with something important to report can call the Safe School Hotline 24 hours a day with complete assurance of confidentiality. The Safe School Hotline Number is: 877-626-8203. (Your Name is Never Asked)

Severe Weather The following procedures are planned if bad weather conditions require us to dismiss early, to delay the starting time, or to close all or part of the schools for the day. Every attempt will be made to announce the decision by 7:00 a.m. if school is not held, or if the starting time is delayed. Office announcements will be made on the following radio stations: KFDI, KMXW-FM, KFTI-AM, KFXJ-FM, KYQQ -FM, KICT-FM and the following television stations: Channel 10, Channel 3, Channel 7 and Channel 12. Also on the district’s web site at: www.newton.k12.ks.us. Parents who provide an emergency number will be notified through the AlertNow System of any changes to the regular schedule.

Schools will not generally be dismissed because of storms arising during the school day, as long as students and teachers can remain at school in safety. The primary reason for this is to avoid the dangers of sending students home when the parent is absent. If a school is dismissed prior to the regular dismissal time, every possible attempt will be made to notify the parents or guardians to be aware that the students are coming home. During threatening weather parents should take care to supply to the school an alternate name or destination to be used in case the parent cannot be reached.

If a tornado warning occurs during the hours that your child is in school, he/she will remain at school until the all-clear signal has been announced by radio or TV. Regular tornado drills are scheduled and children are instructed by their teachers as to the safest location in school.

Sexual Harassment Policy See Appendix Section.

21 14 Special Education Referral All schools in Newton USD 373 have access to the services of the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative. Assistance in meeting the educational and developmental needs of all children is available upon request. Requests for assistance may be initiated by school personnel, parents, or guardians, or any community agency. Further information may be obtained from any of the school offices. Students who are identified as exceptional shall have equal access to nonaca- Appendix demic and extra curricular activities.

For Hearing/Speech Disabled TDD Users, dial the Kansas Relay Cen- A. Discipline ter toll free number 1-800-766-3777. Calls handled by the Relay Cen- B. Family Education Rights and Privacy ter are strictly confidential. The Relay operator will voice to the hear- Act (FERPA) ing person the TDD User's message, then types back to the TDD user the hearing person's words. C. Racial Harassment Policy D. Sexual Harassment Policy A copy of Procedural Safeguards and Parent's Rights in Special Edu- cation is available through the building principal or the Harvey County E. Weapons Policy Special Education Cooperative. The Harvey County Special Educa- tion Cooperative provides services to children with disabilities ages birth through 21. For more information call (316) 284-6580. It is the policy of the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative to forward education records on request, to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

Education and Disability Services: Children learn through play. Cooper classroom activities are play oriented. The Creative Curricu- lum contains the information Cooper teachers use to help children learn. Weekly lesson plans are posted in each classroom. Children with a diagnosed disability will have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which is developed with the parents to provide individualized services. Staff work with all children on a regular basis to meet individual goals.

Social Services: Cooper Family Consultants (FCs) assist qualifying families in accessing community services such as energy and housing assistance and other community resources. The FCs also recruit and enroll children in the program and monitor their attendance. FCs offer mothers and fathers support and training through regularly scheduled visits to help their child be ready for kindergarten and to help their family reach self-sufficiency.

Mental Health: Cooper encourages healthy emotional and social development of children and families. Parenting classes, support groups and mental health therapy are provided. Consultation is also available for parents in the area of mental health. Contact your child’s 20 teacher or Family Consultant for further information. 15 Transportation Pets Children are requested not to bring pets to school unless previous arrangements have been made with the teacher. RELEASING CHILDREN FROM THE CLASSROOM OR THE BUS

All persons picking up children must sign in and out at the main Racial Harassment Policy office. See Appendix Section.  Transportation is not guaranteed.  Do not leave small children unattended in the car when picking up Record Management a child from the center. By law, this is considered endangering The educational records of your child are covered under law. As a the life of a child (Kansas statute KSA21 3608) and the police will parent you have rights regarding these records. On November 19, be called. 1974, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 became law. Under this law, the parents and students enrolled in any  Do not leave car running when unattended. educational institution receiving federal funds are given certain rights  A child will be released from the classroom or bus only to a par- concerning the educational records of their children. ent, guardian, or a person listed by the parent/guardian. The exception is when legal paperwork in the child’s files states that a 1. Types of Educational Records Maintained: The types of educa- parent cannot pick up the child. tional records regularly maintained and directly related to each student include the following:  Persons on the Release List not known to the staff must provide a. medical and health information; photo identification to establish their identity prior to the child’s b. date of school entry; release. c. school grades and credits;  Changes to the Release List can only be made in person with the d. transcripts from previous schools attended; Teacher, Family Consultant or transportation supervisor. e. school-wide test results.  If your child rides the school bus, please call the Transportation 2. Parent or Eligible Student Access to Records: You are entitled Department Office - 284-6506 to let them know of any changes to to have access to the educational records for your inspection the regular schedule (i.e. child does not want to be picked up or and review. dropped off). 3. Access to Records: The following persons, organizations,  If a child is not picked up by the close of preschool, every attempt agencies or institutions who have a legitimate interest may will be made to reach the parents or other adults listed on the have access to the educational records of each student: emergency card. If this is not successful the child will be considered abandoned, and Harvey County Protective Services/lLocal Access/Purpose Law Enforcement will be contacted. a. School Staff/Educational, social, personal development  The bus will wait 2 minutes for your student, if no activity occurs b. Other Schools/Student seeks or intends to enroll the bus will leave. c. Authorized representatives/Fulfillment of legal requirements of Federal and State Agencies Punctuality d. Institutions or agencies/In connection with financial aid for stu- Punctuality in collecting your child is very important as your dent child worries if he/she is left behind e. State and local officials/Information required to be reported by state statute f. Accrediting organizations/Accreditation g. Parents of a dependent student/Parent information h. Courts/To comply with the law

19 16 Before any educational records will be released to anyone other than Telephone those parties specified above, you must give your written consent to  Parents should feel free to call the school concerning any matter said release. dealing with their children.  We request that teachers and students not be asked to come to 4. Right to a Hearing: You are entitled to a hearing to challenge the the telephone during class. content of your daughter’s or son’s educational records. The rec-  Students' after-school arrangements should be made prior to the ords may be challenged on the following grounds: school day.

a. in violation of the privacy or other rights of students; and/ Treasures from Home or While we do not wish to dampen your child’s enthusiasm we would appreciate if TOYS brought from home were limited to those Show b. contains inappropriate data. and Tell days. Treasures can be lost and broken—please have your child leave them at home. 5. Responsibility of Maintenance: The Principal of each attendance center is responsible for the maintenance of all the above listed Your child is encouraged, however, to bring to Preschool any type of types of records. INTERESTING SPECIMEN/OBJECT eg rocks, shells, flowers, in- 6. Right to Copy: Parent(s) and eligible student may have copy/ sects or animals to enrich the Science Program or for Show and copies of the desired record at a cost charge to the parent(s) or Tell. eligible student. 7. Directory Information: The following information is defined as Direc- Visiting the School tory Information -- name, address, telephone listing, parent, Parents and community members are welcome to visit our school. guardian and classroom. Please arrange your visit by calling the office or your child's teacher and checking into the office when you come. To make the most of If you believe that any or all of the above directory information should your visit, plan for a day in which you can make arrangements for not be released without your prior consent, Please Respond Within someone else to care for any young children. When you visit, Ten Days to the Principal. please remember that teachers will be involved in teaching and supervising children. They will probably not be able to visit with you at 8. Court Order for Educational Records: Upon receipt of a subpoena this time, but they may put you to work! We value an extra pair of or judicial order requiring educational records, you will be notified hands. of such order. 9. Record of Requests for Access: Except for school staff mem- Weapons bers, the principal will maintain a record of those persons, agen- A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object cies, or organizations who have had access to the records. that can reasonably be considered a weapon or a replica of a weapon on the school grounds or off the school grounds at a school activ- *ELIGIBLE STUDENT MEANS A STUDENT WHO HAS ATTAINED ity, function or event. Specific guidelines for the district policy can EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, OR IS ATTENDING AN INSTITUTION be found in the Appendix section of this handbook. OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. Withdrawals and Transfers THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OF When a student is moving, parents are to contact the school office in ANY CHANGE IN THE STUDENT’S DEPENDENCY advance for proper withdrawal procedure

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Newton Public Schools USD 373 Elementary Parent Handbook

2013-2014

"The mission of the Newton School Community is to prepare our students to be capable, contributing participants in a changing world."

We believe that: • The educational needs of each student must be met. • The needs of students drive decision making. • Education is an active partnership involving students, families, schools, and community. • Motivation, opportunity, and effort are critical to success. • High expectations foster quality performance. • The right to education conveys both privilege and responsibility.

Newton USD 373 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, or age as to treatment of students in programs and as to employment. Persons having inquiries concerning the District’s compliance with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act may contact the school district’s ADA and Section 504 coordinator, 308 E 1st Newton KS 67114-3846, 316-284-6200.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Accidents and Health Insurance ...... 3 Asbestos ...... 3 Attendance ...... 3 Bicycles ...... 4 Bullying ...... 4 Crisis Information ...... 4 Discipline Plan ...... 4 District Website ...... 4 Dress Code ...... 4 Drug-Free Policy ...... 4 Electronic Devices ...... 4 Emergency Information ...... 4 Enrollment Regulations ...... 5 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ...... 5 Fees ...... 6 Field Trips ...... 6 Health Issues ...... 6 Instructional Materials ...... 6 Meal Program ...... 7 Network and Internet Access ...... 7 Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) ...... 8 PE Shoes ...... 8 Pets ...... 8 Racial Harassment Policy ...... 8 Safe School Hotline ...... 8 Severe Weather ...... 9 Sexual Harassment Policy ...... 9 Site Councils ...... 9 Special Education Referral ...... 9 Telephone ...... 9 Visiting the School ...... 10 Weapons ...... 10 Withdrawals and Transfers ...... 10

APPENDIX A. Bullying Policy (page 11) B. Discipline Plan (pages 12 - 15) C. Drug-Free Letter and Policies (page 16) D. Parent/Student Rights In Identification, Evaluation and Placement (page 19) E. Racial Harassment Policy (pages 20-21) F. Sexual Harassment Policy (pages 22-23) G. Weapons Policy (page 24)

2 Accidents and Health Insurance • Parents will be notified as appropriate when students are involved in accidents occurring on school property. In general, we recommend that students are to be taken to their physician for treatment by the parent or other designated persons. • The school district does not purchase accident insurance to cover injuries incurred by students at school. • We encourage all families to have accident coverage on their students prior to participation in any school-sponsored activity. • Health insurance is available to qualified families through Health Wave, a state insurance program. Information may be attained in the office.

Asbestos It is our intent to not only comply with, but exceed federal, state, and local regulations concerning asbestos. We plan on taking whatever steps are necessary to insure that your children and our employees have a healthy, safe environment in which to learn and work.

Attendance • Regular attendance at school is important for a student’s success. Students are expected to be at school every day and report to class on time. • Children should arrive at school no earlier than ten minutes before starting time. Supervision is not provided for students prior to this time. • Students should not play on school grounds before or after school. Latchkey services are available at most schools for students who must arrive early or stay late. Latchkey information may be attained in the office. • Parents of students who walk to school should plan the safest route to school and review safety rules regularly. Parents delivering or picking up students should have their child exit the vehicle in such a way that the student will not cross traffic. • Students must always use the crosswalk and obey the crossing guard. • All absences must be called into the school office by 9:00 a.m. If in the event you do not call, a school representative will call and check the reason for the absence. • If your student will be leaving school early, please call the office or send a note to the teacher. Parents are to report to the office when picking students up for appointments during school hours. Please notify the office if someone else will be picking up your student. • When a student is not in attendance in school, it is understood that classroom instruction will continue and work will be expected to be made up by the student missing the instruction. This applies to all excused absences, including Weekday Bible School. • Reasonable time to make-up work will be allowed by instructors, and each case will be treated individually. It is the responsibility of the student to inquire about assignments missed and make arrangements for missed work to be made up.

Truancy Policy (JBE) (Inserted revised policy)

The building principal or designee shall report students who are unexcused from school to the appropriate authority. Truancy is defined as any three consecutive unexcused absences, any five unexcused absences in a semester or seven unexcused absences in a school year, whichever comes first. School year means the period from July 1 to June 30. Students who are absent without a valid excuse for a significant part of any school day shall be considered truant. Prior to reporting to either SRS DCF (Kansas Department for Children and Families – formerly known as SRS) (if the student is under 13) or the county or district attorney (if the student is 13 or more years of age but less than 18 years of age), a letter shall be sent to the student’s parent(s) or guardian notifying them that the student’s failure to attend school without a valid excuse shall result in the student being reported truant. • Waiver of Compulsory Attendance Requirements - Students 16 or 17 years of age may be exempt from compulsory attendance regulations if the parent(s) or person acting as parent attend(s) the counseling session required by law and signs

3 the appropriate consent and waiver form; if the student earns a GED; or if the student is exempt from compulsory attendance requirements pursuant to a court order. • Involvement of Law Enforcement - Law enforcement officers may return truant children to the school where the child is enrolled, to the child’s parent or guardian or to another location designated by the board to address truancy issues. • Reporting to Parents - If a truant child is returned to school by a law enforcement official, the principal shall notify the parent or guardian. • Dual Enrollment Students (See IDCE) – Eligible students who are enrolled in a board-approved dual enrollment program shall not be considered truant, for the hours during the school day they attend classes at a Regent’s university, community college, technical college, vocational educational school or Washburn University. Approved: 9-2012

Bicycles • Bicycles may be ridden to school and parked and locked in racks. • Improper use of one's bicycle may mean that the student will be asked to leave his bike at home. • Students are to walk bicycles while on school property. • Students are encouraged to wear helmets and follow bicycle safety rules.

Bullying Policy (JDDC) • See Appendix A of the handbook.

Crisis Information • Crisis information will be relayed through the automated parent notification system (see Emergency Information section below) or at the district website, www.newton.k12.ks.us

Discipline Plan • The Newton Public Schools USD 373 has adopted a comprehensive discipline plan. The plan is divided into three (3) areas; elementary, middle school and high school. The elementary plan can be found in Appendix B of this handbook.

District Website • The school district’s website is www.usd373.org. Parents can access the website to find pertinent information and ask questions about their school and the school district as well as the district calendar.

Dress Code Students are expected to dress appropriately for school every day. No inappropriate or suggestive clothing may be worn. Appearance distracting to the learning environment is unacceptable.

Drug-Free Policies • See Appendix C of the handbook.

Electronic Devices • Electronic devices such as cell phones, CD players, MP3 players, games, etc. may be used with supervision or after the school day has ended. These items should remain in lockers or backpacks during the day. If used inappropriately, these items may be confiscated and future privileges denied. Interruptions of class caused by cell phones will be considered inappropriate behavior.

Emergency (Crisis) Information • You must provide your school with emergency phone numbers in the event your student becomes ill or is injured at school and requires your presence.

• USD 373 uses an automated parent notification system (AlertNow)(Connect5) to send out a message to notify parents of important events such as school delays or cancellations due to weather, power outages, or other reasons. The system also keeps parents informed during emergency situations such as a school lock-down or student relocation. In the event of a school

4 closing or emergency, parents will receive phone and/or e-mail messages, according to the emergency contact information provided on the student enrollment form. Parents are strongly encouraged to make sure their emergency contact information is kept up-to-date. Phone number and e-mail address changes should be reported to the school secretary.

Enrollment Regulations State law requires that every student who enrolls in school for the first time must provide proof of identity within 30 days after enrollment. • Kindergarten enrollees or first graders who have not attended kindergarten, must provide one of the following: • A certified copy of the birth certificate or birth registration card (hospital certificate will not be accepted.) • A certified copy of a court order placing the student in custody of the secretary of social and rehabilitation services. • Students in grades 1 through 4 who are enrolling for the first time may use a certified transcript or approved student record from the school previously attended. If you have a problem obtaining the proper identification, parents should contact the school principal. • According to State statutes: Students must be five (5) on or before August 31 to attend kindergarten.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The educational records of your child are covered under law. As a parent you have rights regarding these records. On November 19, 1974, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 became law. Under this law, the parents and students enrolled in any educational institution receiving federal funds are given certain rights concerning the educational records of their children. 1. Types of Educational Records Maintained: The types of educational records regularly maintained and directly related to each student include the following: a. medical and health information; b. date of school entry; c. school grades and credits; d. transcripts from previous schools attended; e. school-wide test results. 2. Parent or Eligible Student Access to Records: You are entitled to have access to the educational records for your inspection and review. 3. Access to Records: The following persons, organizations, agencies or institutions who have a legitimate interest may have access to the educational records of each student: 4. Access/Purpose a. School Staff/Educational, social, personal development b. Other Schools/Student seeks or intends to enroll c. Authorized representatives/Fulfillment of legal requirements of Federal and State Agencies d. Institutions or agencies/In connection with financial aid for student e. State and local officials/Information required to be reported by state statute f. Accrediting organizations/Accreditation g. Parents of a dependent student/Parent information h. Courts/To comply with the law Before any educational records will be released to anyone other than those parties specified above, written consent to said release must be provided.

Student records from the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative are kept five years past the anticipated graduation date. Written notices are sent to the last known address and posted public notices state that records will be destroyed within 30 days.

5. Right to a Hearing: You are entitled to a hearing to challenge the content of your student’s educational records. The records may be challenged on the following grounds: a. in violation of the privacy or other rights of students; and/or b. contains inappropriate data 6. Responsibility of Maintenance: The Principal of each attendance center is responsible for the maintenance of all the above listed types of records. 7. Right to Copy: Parent(s) and eligible students may have copy/copies of the desired record at a cost charge to the parent(s) or eligible students.*

5 8. Directory Information: The following information is defined as Directory Information -- name, address, telephone listing, parent, guardian and classroom. If you believe that any or all of the above directory information should not be released without your prior consent, Please Respond Within Ten Days to the Principal. 9. Court Order for Educational Records: Upon receipt of a subpoena or judicial order requiring educational records, you will be notified of such order. 10. Record of Requests for Access: Except for school staff members, the principal will maintain a record of those persons, agencies, or organizations who have had access to the records.

*ELIGIBLE STUDENT MEANS A STUDENT WHO HAS ATTAINED EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, OR IS ATTENDING AN INSTITUTION OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OF ANY CHANGE IN THE STUDENT’S DEPENDENCY.

Fees Payment for all textbook fees are due at the time of enrollment, and payment for all other student fees are due at the time of purchase. USD 373 is contracted with CCM Enterprises of Wichita, KS, to handle collections on unpaid accounts. Unpaid fees may include balances owed for school meals, textbook fees and materials, pay-for-participation fees, lost or damaged books, and other miscellaneous fees. Additional charges will apply to accounts submitted for collection. Parents contacted by CCM Enterprises regarding past due accounts should correspond with CCM Enterprises at 316-612-9140 to resolve account balances. For general information and/or questions regarding the collection of past due accounts, contact Kim Fiessinger at 316-284-6217.

Field Trips In connection with our educational program, your written consent to take your student on trips during the school year is required. (See signature line on enrollment form) This consent form is provided to parents through Infinite Campus Online Registration. This authorization will eliminate the need for special permission before each excursion. Parents will be informed of each trip. If you do not wish your student to participate, you as a parent must send written notification to the teacher before the trip. Consent to participate in the field trip also includes consent We are also asking for your written consent to allow video tape taken on the district’s school buses and at other locations that may include your student to be viewed by other students, parents and appropriate officials as deemed necessary in the administration of the school system and its disciplinary procedures. (See signature line on enrollment form). You may view any tapes kept by the district containing your child upon written request to the transportation department.

Health Issues • Students exhibiting symptoms of contagious disease or illness will not be allowed in school. • Students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. • The school must have up-to-date medical information regarding chronic health problems. • If your student has asthma, food allergies, diabetes, a seizure disorder or is taking medication regularly, please notify the school nurse. • In some cases, a release of information that allows the nurse to communicate with the student’s doctor in the event of an emergency or to provide feedback about a medication’s effectiveness may be requested. • All medications, including inhalers, must be left with the school nurse and in their original containers. Prescription medications must have signed permission slip by the prescribing physician. Over-the-counter medications may be given with signed permission from parents. (Forms available in school office.) • Medications are dispensed and documented by trained professionals. • Hearing, vision, speech and language screenings are done regularly at selected grades. If screening results indicate a concern or problem, parents will be notified.

Instructional Materials Enrollment and Instructional Materials Fee Schedule Week K (Grade Level) 1-4 1-9 $40.00 $60.00 (100%)

10-18 $32.00 $48.00 (80%) 19-27 $24.00 $36.00 (60%) 28-36 $16.00 $24.00 (40%)

Textbook Rental Fee REFUND Schedule Week K (Grade Level) 1-4 1-9 $32.00 $48.00 (80%) 10-18 $24.00 $36.00 (60%) 19-27 $16.00 $24.00 (40%) 28-36 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 ( 0%)

• Students who lose or damage library books or instructional materials will be charged a fine and/or replacement fee.

Meal Program Breakfast and lunch will be offered at each school starting the first day. If you have a child with a special diet, please contact the school as special diets are prepared separately for students in these cases. A doctor’s note will be required.

Online Payment – Using the Infinite Campus parent portal, parents are now able to make online payments for student meals. Credit cards and e-checks will be accepted. Using the portal eliminates the need to send cash or checks with a student to school and provides parents a simple way to stay on top of school lunch accounts. Parents may check lunch balances by logging in the Infinite Campus parent portal through the district website at www.usd373.org newton.k12.ks.us (See Parent Portal on page 8 for Field Code Changed instructions). Formatted: Default Paragraph Font

Online Free & Reduced Meal Applications – Free & Reduced Meal Applications are available through the Infinite Campus parent portal. The online application process is fast and easy to use, and can be found at www.usd373.org newton.k12.ks.us >Parents>Infinite Campus Portal>Forms>Free & Reduced Meal Formatted: Font color: Black Application. In addition, Free & Reduced meal Applications will be available on the district website to Field Code Changed download and print, or can be picked up at any school office.

A parent portal account is required to access the features listed above. To obtain a parent portal account, please contact your child’s school office.

Cash or Check • Checks should be made payable to USD 373. • Money or checks should be sent to the school in an envelope marked with your child’s name and classroom teacher’s name printed on the front. • Charges are limited to 2 meals (including breakfast & lunch) per student.

Newton USD 373 Acceptable Use Policy for Network Access & Internet Safety - SY 2012-13 Use of computer network services is an important skill for today’s technologically literate students. Newton wants to open this important avenue of research to our students while ensuring their safety. Please review these policies with your son/daughter with particular attention to #14. Students need to be reminded that the traditional “parent’s warnings” against “talking to strangers” apply in this case for the same safety reasons.

1. All use of Network & Internet services or electronic devices must be in support of education and research, being consistent with the purposes of the Newton Public Schools, USD 373. 2. Any use of the network or electronic devices to facilitate illegal activity is prohibited. 3. Any use of the network or electronic devices for commercial or for profit purposes is prohibited unless approved by supervisor. 4. Use of the network, workstation or other electronic device for non-school related communications shall not conflict/interfere with school obligations. 5. Any use of the network or any electronic device for non-school related product advertisement is prohibited. 6. Network accounts are to be used only by those authorized to use that account.

7 7. Any and all use of the network, district owned computers, phone or other electronic device is not private and may be accessed by appropriate personnel at any time. 8. No use of the network shall serve to disrupt the use of the network by others; hardware or software shall not be destroyed, modified, or abused in any way. 9. Malicious use of the network to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer computing system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system is prohibited. 10. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, profanity, flaming, spamming, Cyber Bullying and other antisocial behaviors are prohibited. 11. Abiding by state and national copyright policies, all information, programs, videos, music, and graphics accessible through the Internet will be assumed to be private property unless otherwise stated. All copyright issues regarding software, information and attributions of authorship will be respected. The illegal installation of copyrighted software for use on district computers is prohibited. Plagiarism in any form is prohibited. 12. Use of the network to access obscene, objectionable, or pornographic materials is prohibited. 13. Use of the network to transmit material likely to be offensive or objectionable to recipients is prohibited. 14. Students & staff shall be careful when using their full names, or give out their home phone number, home address, or school name. (We also recommend that you not give your social security number, bank account numbers or credit card numbers.)

Newton Public Schools USD 373: • reserves the right to log and view Internet use and to monitor file server space utilization by users. • reserves the right to remove a user from the network to prevent further unauthorized activity. • provides Internet filtering. • does not allow unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors. Newton USD 373 Acceptable Use Policy Formatted: Font: 10 pt for Network Access & Internet Safety - SY 2013-14 Formatted: Font: 12 pt

1 All use of Network & Internet services or electronic devices must be in support of education and Formatted: Font: 8 pt research, being consistent with the purposes of Newton Public Schools, USD 373. Formatted: Font: 10 pt

2 Any use of the network resources or electronic devices to facilitate illegal activity, for commercial, political, or for non USD 373 profit purposes is prohibited.

3 Network accounts are to be used only by those authorized to use that account.

4 Students shall have no expectation of privacy on any network resources or district owned devices.

5 Use of network resources, district, or personally owned devices shall not disrupt the use of the network by others. This includes but is not limited to mobile hot spots, wifi tethering, etc.

6 District hardware and software shall not be modified, or abused in any way.

7 Students must abide by all local, state, and national copyright laws

8 Use of network resources and district owned devices to access obscene, objectionable, or pornographic materials is prohibited.

Newton, USD 373:

• reserves the right to log and view Internet use and to monitor file server space utilization by users.

8 • reserves the right to remove a user from the network to prevent further unauthorized activity. • provides Internet filtering. • does not allow unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors.

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Student Signature Date Formatted: Normal, Left, Indent: Left: 1", First line: 0.5", Don't keep with next Parent Portal Access Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, Infinite Campus is the student information system used by Newton USD 373 schools. One of the features 11 pt, No underline, English (U.S.) of Infinite Campus is the parent portal. Using a school-issued activation code, legal parents/guardians can access student attendance, fees, meal account status, and school information on a daily basis via the internet. One portal may be shared by authorized family members, or separate portal accounts may be created upon request. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is accessed through the Newton USD 373 website, www.usd373.org newton.k12.ks.us > Infinite Campus > Infinite Campus Portal Link. A tutorial is available at the Infinite Campus Portal Link for instructions on how to use the portal. For information on how to obtain a portal activation code, or if you have an existing parent portal account and need assistance, please contact your child's school office.

Physical Education Shoes • The physical education department recommends any soft-soled shoe that fits snugly around the foot be worn for physical education. • Shoes that are not acceptable for PE include cowboy boots, hiking boots, snow boots, sandals, jellies, flip flops, dress shoes with hard slick soles, etc. • Students without appropriate shoes will not be allowed to participate in activities that may be a safety hazard without appropriate shoes.

Pets • Students are requested not to bring pets to school unless previous arrangements have been made with the teacher.

Racial Harassment Policy - JGECA • See Appendix E of the handbook.

Safe School Hotline • Safe School Hotline is a tool that provides students, parents and educators a confidential means of reporting unsafe conditions that may imperil students and staffs in a totally anonymous, non- threatening way. It can give school officials the information they need to enhance safety and improve the quality of education. Students or parents with something important to report can call the Safe School Hotline 24 hours a day with complete assurance of confidentiality. The Safe School Hotline Number is: 877-626-8203. (Your Name is Never Asked)

Severe Weather • The following procedures are planned if bad weather conditions require us to dismiss early, to delay the starting time, or to close all or part of the schools for the day. Every attempt will be made to announce the decision by 7:00 a.m. if school is not held, or if the starting time is delayed. Using our automated notification system, parents will receive phone and/or e-mail messages according to the emergency contact information provided on the student enrollment form. Phone number and e-mail address changes should be reported to the school secretary promptly. Area radio and TV stations will be notified as well as posting on the district website at: www.usd373.org newton.k12.ks.us

• Schools will not generally be dismissed because of storms arising during the school day, as long as students and teachers can remain at school in safety. The primary reason for this is to avoid

9 the dangers of sending students home when the parent is absent. If a school is dismissed prior to the regular dismissal time, every possible attempt will be made to notify the parents or guardians to be aware that the students are coming home. During threatening weather parents should take care to supply to the school an alternate name or destination to be used in case the parent cannot be reached.

• If a tornado warning occurs during the hours that your student is in school, he/she will remain at school until the all-clear signal has been announced by radio or TV. Regular tornado drills are scheduled and students are instructed by their teachers as to the safest location in school.

Sexual Harassment Policy - JGEC • See Appendix F of the handbook.

Site Councils • All district schools have site councils made up of school personnel, parents, and community members. • Site councils are responsible for providing advice and counsel regarding school improvement activities. • Contact your school if you are interested in joining your school’s site council.

Special Education Referral • All elementary schools in Newton USD 373 have access to the services of the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative. Assistance in meeting the educational and developmental needs of all students is available upon request. Requests for assistance may be initiated by school personnel, parents, or guardians, or any community agency. Further information may be obtained from any of the school offices. Students who are identified as exceptional shall have equal access to nonacademic and extra curricular activities.

• For Hearing/Speech Disabled TDD Users, dial the Kansas Relay Center toll free number 1-800- 766-3777. Calls handled by the Relay Center are strictly confidential. The Relay operator will voice to the hearing person the TDD User's message, then types back to the TDD user the hearing person's words.

• A copy of Procedural Safeguards and Parent's Rights in Special Education is available through the building principal or the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative. The Harvey County Special Education Cooperative provides services to children with disabilities ages birth through 21. For more information call (316) 284-6580. It is the policy of the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative to forward education records on request, to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

Telephone (also see Electronic Devices) • Parents may call the school concerning any matter dealing with their students. • Teachers and students should not be asked to come to the telephone during class. • Students' after-school arrangements should be made prior to the school day.

Visiting the School • Parents and community members are encouraged to visit our school. Please arrange your visit by calling the office or your student’s teacher and checking into the office when you come. To make the most of your visit, plan for a day in which you can make arrangements for someone else to care for any young children. When you visit, please remember that teachers will be involved in teaching and supervising children. They will probably not be able to visit with you at this time, but they may put you to work! We value an extra pair of hands.

• Parents wanting to eat lunch with their student need to notify the office before 9:00 a.m. to insure enough lunches have been ordered.

Weapons • A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon on the school grounds or off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event. Specific guidelines for the district policy can be found in the Appendix G of this handbook.

Withdrawals and Transfers • When a student is moving, parents are to contact the school office in advance for proper withdrawal procedure. If the student transfers within the district, the student's records will be transferred from his/her present school to the receiving school. Any student leaving the district prior to the beginning of the last nine weeks of the school year is entitled to a pro-rated refund of any paid rental fee.

Appendix

A. Bullying Policy B. Discipline Plan C. Drug-Free Letter and Policies D. Parent/Student Rights In Identification, Evaluation and Placement E. Racial Harassment Policy F. Sexual Harassment Policy G. Weapons Policy

Appendix A Bullying – JDDC

The board of education prohibits bullying and cyber-bullying in any form, including electronic means, on or while using school property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The administration shall propose, and the board shall review and approve a plan to address bullying on school property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The plan shall include provisions for the training and education of staff members and students and shall include appropriate community involvement as approved by the board. Students who have bullied others in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and expulsion. If appropriate, students who violate the bullying prohibition shall be reported to local law enforcement. Approved: 9-08

“Bullying Plan” was added to handbook USD 373 Bullying Plan Bullying means: Any intentional gesture or any intentional written, verbal, electronic or physical act or threat that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for a student or staff member that a reasonable person, under the circumstances, knows or should know will have the effect of: • Harming a student or staff member, whether physically or mentally; • Damaging a student’s or staff member’s property: • Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of harm; or • Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of damage to the student’s or staff member’s property.

Bullying also includes cyberbullying. “Cyberbullying” means bullying by use of any electronic communication device through means including, but not limited to, e-mail, instant messaging, text messages, blogs, mobile phones, pagers, online games and websites.

Additionally, bullying means any form of intimidation or harassment prohibited by the board of education of the school district in policies concerning bullying adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 72-8256 or subsection (e) of K.S.A. 72-8205, and amendments thereto. USD 373 will not tolerate these actions by students or staff.

Any act of bullying by either an individual student or group of students is prohibited on or while utilizing school property, in a school vehicle or at school-sponsored functions. This policy applies to students who directly engage in an act of bullying, to students who, by their behavior, support another student’s act of bullying, and to all staff members who engage in similar behaviors.

No teacher, administrator, or school district employee shall engage in, permit, or tolerate bullying.

Retaliation against a victim, good faith reporter, or a witness to bullying is prohibited.

A person who engages in an act of bullying, reprisal, retaliation or false reporting of bullying, shall be subject to discipline in accordance with school district policy and procedures. The school district may take into account the following factors: the ages of the parties involved; the developmental and maturity levels, special education needs of the parties involved, and the severity of the behavior.

Discipline guidelines for student and staff bullying are found in the appropriate handbooks. Offenses over time may result in discipline up to and including suspension and/or expulsion or termination from employment. As appropriate, reports to local law enforcement will be filed to report criminal bullying behaviors. (See Policies EBC, GAAC, GAACA, JGEC, JGECA and KN) Approved: 1-2010

Appendix B Discipline

Philosophy – We Believe... • That it is the school's responsibility to provide a positive climate for learning. • That the schools should emphasize positive incentives and recognition which promote self- discipline. • That discipline is an essential part of education. • That students have rights and responsibilities. • That school rules should be established and understood by parents, teachers and students. • That parents should be deeply involved in the discipline of their children. • That parents, teachers, and administrators should help students work toward self-discipline, self- control, and self-responsibility. • That disciplinary action should be in accordance with the policy of the Newton Board of Education and as stated in the State of Kansas laws.

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS: Students and their parents must be aware that inappropriate behaviors result in consequences to be determined by the principal in consultation, if necessary, with the teacher involved. The consequences may include: • Conference with the principal or teacher • Conference with principal, teacher, student, and parent • Written notification to parent • Referral to counselor/social worker and/or building team • Peer group mediation • After-school detention • In-school suspension • Alternative Educational Placement • Out-of-school suspension • Possible police involvement if deemed appropriate for any offense • Specific consequences agreed upon by principal, parent, and teacher • Long-term suspension or expulsion from district schools • Long-term suspension or expulsion is possible for extreme or multiple behaviors regardless of the guidelines in the discipline plan

NEWTON USD 373 DISCIPLINE PLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alcohol (sale or distribution) Any Offense - The principal, parent, and police will meet to discuss the incident. Consequences will be decided by the principal following consultation with the parents and teacher. Suspension should be considered as part of the punishment. The student should be referred to the counselor and an age appropriate referral for chemical dependency assessment should be strongly considered. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

Alcohol (use or possession) Any Offense- The principal, parent, and police will meet to discuss the incident. Consequences will be decided by the principal following consultation with the parents and teacher. Suspension should be considered as part of the punishment. The students should be referred to the counselor and an age appropriate referral for chemical dependency assessment should be strongly considered. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

Behavior: Disruptive Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Behavior: Inappropriate (Includes, but not limited to: inappropriate use of electronic communication devices such as pagers, cellular phones, etc.) Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - In-school suspension

Behavior: Possession of Dangerous Devices (Includes, but not limited to: knives with a blade over 2 ½ inches, explosive devices such as firecrackers, stink bombs, etc.) Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Definition: Weapon means an article that is not per se a dangerous weapon that is used for the purpose of inflicting bodily harm upon a person or is used to cause a person to be placed in fear of bodily harm. Examples include, but are not limited to belts, combs, pencils, files, compasses, chains, and scissors.

Bomb Threat Any Offense - The principal, parents, and police will meet to discuss the incident. Consequences will be determined by the principal following consultation with the parents and teacher. The student will be referred to the counselor or social worker. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

Drug/Drug Look-Alike (sale or distribution) Any Offense - The principal, parent, and police will meet to discuss the incident. Consequences will be decided by the principal following consultation with parents and teacher. Suspension should be considered as part of the punishment. The student should be referred to the counselor and an age appropriate referral for chemical dependency assessment should be strongly considered. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

Drug/Drug Look-Alike (use or possession) Any Offense - The principal, parent, and police will meet to discuss the incident. Consequences will be decided by the principal following consultation with the parents and teacher. Suspension should be considered as part of the punishment. The student should be referred to the counselor and an age appropriate referral for chemical dependency assessment should be strongly considered. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

Endangerment 1st Offense - A student may be given 1 to 3 days out-of-school suspension. If a suspension is used, contact must be made with either law enforcement or other social agencies. The child will also be referred to the school counselor and building team.

Subsequent Offenses - A student may be given up to 5 days out-of-school suspension with a possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion and a police report must be filed.

Extortion Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Fighting Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Fire Alarms / Other emergency alarms Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Forgery Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Gang Indicia Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Harassment (Includes, but not limited to: sexual and racial harassment) Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Insubordination Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to one day in-school suspension and notify parent

Language: Inappropriate Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Language: Inappropriate toward staff Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Miscellaneous School Rules Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Specific consequences may be agreed upon by principal, parent, and teacher

Other Behaviors Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Specific consequences may be agreed upon by principal, parent, and teacher

Physical Assault: School Employee Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Physical Assault: Student / Battery Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Possession of Stolen Property Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Possession of Weapons Any Offense - Up to 186 days out-of-school suspension, notify police or other social agencies if deemed appropriate, and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion per board policy.

Definitions: Dangerous weapon means loaded or unloaded firearm, replica firearm, knuckles, butterfly knife, chains, clubs, throwing star, switch-blade knife or other knife with a blade over 2 ½ inches in length or any other article that is commonly used or is designated to inflict bodily harm.

Replica firearm means a realistic replica of a firearm that, because of the appearance of such replica firearm, could be used to place a person in fear of bodily harm.

Theft Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Tobacco (Use or possession) Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Trespass USD Property Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Unexcused Absence Any offense - Notify parent and follow state truancy guidelines when appropriate

Vandalism Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Verbal Assault: School Employee Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Verbal or Written Assault: Student/Threat (includes, but not limited to, intimidation, verbal abuse, written, or other) Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension

Appendix C Drug-Free Letter and Policies

Dear Student, Parents and Guardians:

The Newton USD 373 Board of Education on August 6, 1990, adopted revised policies concerning drug-free schools. These policies are mandated in order for the district to continue to receive federal funds as provided in the 1989 amendments to the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, P.L. 102-226,103 St. 1928. Copies of the policies follow this letter.

The board of education and staff members are committed to this concept and have already incorporated drug education units as part of our curriculum. We feel it is important for parents to read and discuss these policies with their children.

The district is also required to provide you with a list of drug and alcohol counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs. The following list was compiled from information provided by the Kansas State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.

Prairie View Mental Health Mirror Inc. Substance Abuse Treatment Program PO Box 711 – Newton KS PO Box 467 - Newton KS (316) 283-6743 (316) 284-6400

Drug Free Workplace The board believes that maintaining a drug free work place is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the students of the district. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the district. GAOA – (added entire policy) Maintaining a drug free work place is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the students of the district. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, sale, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the district. As a condition of employment in the district, employees shall abide by the terms of this policy. Employees shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use controlled substances in the workplace. Any employee who is convicted under a criminal drug statute for a violation occurring at the workplace must notify the superintendent of the conviction within five days after the conviction. Within 30 days after the notice of conviction is received, the school district will take appropriate action with the employee. Such action may include the initiation of termination proceedings, suspension, placement on probationary status, or other disciplinary action. Alternatively, or in addition to any action short of termination, the employee may be required to participate satisfactorily in an approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program as a condition of continued employment. The employee shall bear the cost of participation in such program. Each employee in the district shall be given a copy of this policy. This policy is intended to implement the requirements of the federal regulations promulgated under the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. It is not intended to supplant or otherwise diminish disciplinary actions which may be taken under existing board policies or the negotiated agreement. Revised: 9/2012

IDAB Support Programs In addition to the basic programs approved by the board, the district shall provide student support programs. Support program information approved by the board shall be filed with the clerk and made available to staff as needed. Added entire policy • Drug Education - All students shall be made aware of the legal, social and health consequences of drug and alcohol use. Students shall be instructed on effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol. Students shall be informed that the use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is both wrong and harmful. • Student Mental Health - Appropriate mental health awareness programs shall be initiated and continued in the district.

17 • Dropout Prevention - Programs will be developed to reduce the likelihood of students from dropping out of school, or to encourage dropouts to return to school. • At-Risk Students - Programs will be developed to identify and work with at-risk students. • Guidance - The guidance program shall be organized to meet the needs, interests and abilities of all students. Counselor(s) shall perform guidance services consistent with district mission, job descriptions and board policies. • Homebound Instruction - If a child is unable to attend school because of lengthy illness or injury, homebound instruction may be provided if: the parent makes the request for homebound instruction; and the family physician recommends homebound instruction in writing. The principal shall be responsible for obtaining a teacher for the student.

JDDA Drug-Free Schools Added entire policy Maintaining drug-free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the district's students. The possession, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students at school, on or in school property, or at school sponsored activities or events is prohibited. Student Conduct As a condition of continued enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the terms of this policy. Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, sell, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit drugs, controlled substances or alcoholic beverages at school, on or in school district property, or at any school activity. Any student violating the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials, and will be subject to district discipline which may include suspension and/or expulsion. Students who are suspended or expelled under the terms of this policy will be afforded the due process rights contained in board policies and Kansas statutes, K.S.A. 72-8901, et seq. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the ability of the district to take other disciplinary action against the student in accordance with other policies governing student discipline. If a student agrees to enter and complete a drug education or rehabilitation program, the cost of such program will be borne by the student and his or her parents. A list of available programs along with names and addresses of contact persons for each program is on file with the board clerk. Parents or students should contact the directors of the programs to determine the cost and length of the program. A copy of this policy will be provided to all students and the parents of all students. Parents of all students will be notified that compliance with this policy is mandatory. Revised: 9/2008, 9/2012

LDD Federal Government-Drug Free Schools The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students or school employees on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited. This policy, and any curriculum used in conjunction with it, shall be evaluated as required by law. The board shall receive a report after each of these reviews is conducted. This policy is required by the 1989 amendments to the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. P.L. 102-226. (See IDAB, GAOA, GAOB, and JDDA) Revised September, 2008

The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students or school employees on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited. This policy, and any curriculum used in conjunction with it, shall be evaluated periodically using criteria developed by the superintendent and approved by the board. The board shall receive a report after each of these reviews is conducted. Revised: 9/2008, 9/2012

18 Appendix D

PARENT/STUDENT RIGHTS IN IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION AND PLACEMENT (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)

The following is a description of the rights granted by federal law to students with disabilities. The intent of the law is to keep you fully informed concerning decisions about your child and to inform you of your rights if you disagree with any of these decisions. Please keep this explanation for future reference.

You have the right to: • Have your child take part in and receive benefits from public education programs without discrimination because of his/her disabling condition; • Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law; • Receive notice with respect to identification, evaluations or placement of your child; • Have your child receive a free appropriate public education. This includes the right to be educated with non-disabled students to the maximum extent appropriate. It also includes the right to have the school district make reasonable accommodations to allow your child an equal opportunity to participate in school and school-related activities. • Have your child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those provided non- disabled students; • Have your child receive special education and related services if she/he is found to be eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A. PL. 94-147); • Have evaluations, educational, and placement decisions made based upon a variety of information sources, and by persons who know the student, the evaluation data, and placement options; • Have transportation provided to and from an alternate placement setting at no greater cost to you than would be incurred if the student were placed in a program operated be the district; • Have your child be given an equal opportunity to participate in non-academic and extracurricular activities offered by the district; • Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluations educational program, and placement; • Obtain copies of educational records at a reasonable cost unless the fee would effectively deny you access to the records; • A response from the school district to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of your child’s records; • Request amendment of your child’s educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of your child. If the school district refuses this request for the amendment, it shall notify you within a reasonable time, and advise you of the right to a hearing; • Request an impartial due process hearing through the district’s grievance procedure related to decisions or actions regarding your child’s identification, evaluations educational program or placement. You and the student may take part in the hearing and have an attorney represent you. Hearing requests must be made to the ADA/504 coordinator listed below.

The Superintendent, ADA and Section 504 Coordinator, is responsible for assuring that the district complies with Section 504, 308 E 1st, Newton KS 67114, 316-284-6206. 504—10, April 1997, June 2006

19 Appendix E Racial Harassment Policy – JGECA

Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of racial harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Racial harassment against individual associated with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds.

It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to racially harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be violated for any employees to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy.

Racial Harassment is racially motivated conduct which: • Affords a student different treatment, solely on the basis of race, color or national origin, in a manner which interferes with or limits the ability of the student to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school; • Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of creating a hostile academic environment; or • Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school.

Racial harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written graphic material.

The district encourages all victims of racial harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all compliance of racial harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment.

Any student who believes he or she has been subject to racial harassment or has witnessed an act of alleged racial harassment, should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any school employee who receives a complaint of racial harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure (see KN).

Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes racial harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute racial harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct. The discipline of a student for violation of any provision of the code of student conduct may be enhanced if the conduct is racially motivated.

An employee who witnesses an act of racial harassment shall report the incident to the building principal.

20 Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of racial harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of racial harassment may also face disciplinary action.

When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the compliance coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or SRS DCF (Kansas Department for Children and Families – formerly known as SRS) authorities. (See GAAD).

To the extent possible confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused.

The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting racial harassment shall not reflect upon the student’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of a racial harassment complaint is prohibited.

Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee.

False or malicious complaints of racial harassment may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant.

A summary of this policy and related materials shall be available in each district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent and employee handbooks as directed by the district compliance coordinator.

Approved: May, 2008 Approved: April 5, 1999 Revised: February 3, 2003, May 19, 2003

Appendix F Sexual Harassment – JGEC

Sexual harassment is unlawful discrimination of the basis of sex under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of sexual harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Sexual harassment against individuals associated with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds.

It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to sexually harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be a violation for any employee to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy.

Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other inappropriate oral, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by a member of the school staff to a student or when made by any student to another student when: (1) submission to such conduct is made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of the individual's education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic environment. Sexual harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written or graphic material. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implication; unwelcome touching; or suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning a student's grades, participation in extra-curricular activities, etc.

The district encourages all victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all complaints of sexual harassment and take prompt corrective action to end harassment.

Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any school employee who receives a complaint of sexual harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal or district compliance coordinator shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure. (See KN).

Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes sexual harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute sexual harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct.

22 An employee who witnesses an act of sexual harassment shall report the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of sexual harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of sexual harassment may also face disciplinary action.

When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the building coordinator or district coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or SRSDCF(Kansas Department for Children and Families – formerly known as SRS) authorities. (See GAAD).

To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused.

The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting sexual harassment shall not reflect upon the individual’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of a sexual harassment complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee.

False or malicious complaints of sexual harassment may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant.

A summary of this policy and related materials shall be posted in each district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent and employee handbooks as directed by the district compliance coordinator.

Approved: May, 2008 Revised: April 5, 1999 Approved: March 2, 1998

Appendix G Weapons - JCDBB

A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon at school, on school property or at a school-sponsored event. This shall include any weapon, any item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon.

Definition of Weapons and Destructive Devices As used in this policy, the term “weapon” and/or destruction device shall include, but shall not be limited to:

• Any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive;

• The frame or receiver of any weapon described in the preceding example;

• Any firearm muffler or firearm silencer;

• Any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas (a) bomb, (b) grenade, (c) rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, (d) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce, (e) mine, or (f) similar device;

• Any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter;

• Any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into any destructive device described in the two immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled;

• Any bludgeon, sandclub, metal knuckles, or throwing star;

• Any knife with a blade over 2 ½ inches. Any knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement;

• Any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of electricity, commonly known as a stun gun.

Penalties for Possession

Possession of a firearm or other weapon or facsimile of a weapon shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one calendar year, except the superintendent may recommend this expulsion requirement be modified on a case-by-case basis (see JDC). Possession of a facsimile of a weapon may result in suspension or expulsion. Expulsion hearings for possession of a weapon shall be conducted by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee.

Students violating this policy shall be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency(s) and if a juvenile to SRS DCF (Kansas Department for Children and Families – formerly known as SRS) or the Commissioner of Juvenile Justice.

Revised: May 21, 2012

24 Newton Public Schools USD 373 Schools and Offices

Northridge Elementary School 316 284-6540 1900 Windsor Dr Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4138 Principal: Arthur Whillock Email Address: [email protected]

Slate Creek Elementary School 316 284-6550 901 E 4th Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4139 Principal: Kevin Neuenswander Email Address: [email protected]

South Breeze Elementary School 316 284-6560 1020 Old Main Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4140 Principal: Jan Plummer Email Address: [email protected]

Sunset Elementary School 316 284-6570 619 Boyd Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4141 Principal: Janet Weaver Email Address: [email protected]

Walton Rural Life Center 620-837-3161 502 Main PO Box 140 Walton KS 67151 Toll Free 866-837-3161 Principal: Natise Vogt Email Address: [email protected]

Santa Fe 5/6 Center 316 284-6270 130 W Broadway Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4136 Principal: George Leary Email Address: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Brenda Thompson Email Address: [email protected]

Chisholm Middle School 316 284-6260 900 E 1st Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4135 Principal: Vicki Rivero Email Address: [email protected] Assistant Principal: Vacant Email Address: [email protected]

Newton High School 316 284-6280 900 W 12th Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 877-840-4137 Principal: Roger Erickson Email Address: [email protected]

Cooper Early Education Center 316 284-6510 816 Oak Newton KS 67114 Toll Free 866-284-6510 Assistant Spec Ed Director: Mary Beasley Email Address: [email protected] Principal: Jason Chalashtari [email protected]

Eby Learning Center 316-283-1950 Ext. 6130 900 W Broadway Newton KS 67114 Principal: Victoria Adamé Email Address: [email protected]

Harvey County Special Education Cooperative 316 284-6580 308 E 1st Newton KS 67114 Director: Mitch Neuenschwander Email Address: [email protected]

District Office 308 E 1st Newton KS 67114 316 284-6206 Superintendent: Dr. Deborah Hamm Email Address: [email protected]

Asst. Superintendent for Human & Fiscal Services: 316 284-6212 Dr. Russell Miller Email Address: [email protected]

Director of Business Services: 316 284-6202 Matt Morford Email Address: [email protected]

Director of Instructional Services: 316 284-6203 Sheila Wendling Email Address: [email protected]

25 SANTA FE 5/6 CENTER 2013-2014

SANTA FE 5/6 CENTER 130 W. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114 (316) 284-6270 fax (316) 284-6596 Principal - Mr. Leary Asst. Principal - Mrs. Thompson

Visit our website at http://sf-usd373-ks.schoolloop.com/

Santa Fe 5/6 Center Student Handbook Table of Contents

ATTENDANCE & HEALTH ...... 3 Absences...... 3 Tardies...... 3 Check Out From School ...... 3 Contagious Diseases...... 3 Health Guidelines...... 3 Medication & Prescriptions...... 4 Accidents & Health Insurance...... 4 COMMUNICATION & GRADES...... 4 Parent Teacher Conferences...... 4 Homework Policy...... 4 HARVEY COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE...... 4 BUILDING LEVEL RULES...... 5 General Guidelines...... 5 Bicycle/Skateboard/Rollerblade Regulations...... 5 Dress Code...... 6 PE Shoes...... 6 Cafeteria Rules...... 6 Meal Accounts...... 6 Fees…………...... 7 DISTRICT STUDENT DISCIPLINE PLAN...... 7 Philosophy...... 7 Possible Consequences for Inappropriate Behaviors...... 7 Bullying Policy...... 11 Sexual Harassment...... 12 Racial Harassment...... 12 Weapons...... 14

2 ATTENDANCE & HEALTH Regular attendance at school is important for a student’s success. Students are expected to be at school every day and report to class on time. Absences Students are expected to attend school full time except in the cases of illness or extreme family emergency. Parents are asked to notify the school office (284-6270) before 9:00 a.m. in the event a student must be absent from school. Kansas statutes define truancy as three consecutive days of unexcused absences, five days in a semester, seven days in a year or 35 hours. Once these guidelines are met, we are required to report the names of our students to DCF (Department for Children and Families formerly known as SRS) and/or the district attorney’s office. Please note also that students are required by law to provide a medical note if returning to school following an absence of three consecutive days. We encourage families to provide medical documentation for any time that is missed after seven days of absence. If a significant health concern is not documented, we will report excessive absences to appropriate authorities. Tardies Late arrival to school or class is always discouraged. Excessive tardies will be dealt with by the staff and administration on an individual basis. Check Out From School In those cases where a parent’s request for dismissal during the school day is granted, the parent must sign the student out in the office. The student should present this note to the office at the beginning of the school day. Without prior notice from a parent or guardian, school officials will not permit a student to leave the building without a guardian. If a student returns to school on the same day, the student must sign back in to the front office. • Students with medical appointments should bring a note to the front office first thing in the morning to obtain a pass to leave class at the time of the appointment. • Parents will be notified to pick up students if they have a temperature or have been injured. Anyone with a temperature of 100 or higher cannot remain in school. • Students who become ill during the day must check out through the office. The nurse or school official will call parents to come pick up students. Students are not allowed to call home without permission. No student will be permitted to excuse himself/herself for health reasons. Strict enforcement of this rule is necessary for the protection of all students. • No student is permitted to leave school for any reason during school hours without prior approval from office personnel. Students who do so will face disciplinary action. Contagious Diseases A physician’s permit may be required for readmission of a student after having such an illness. Since the student will be returning directly to the classroom after an absence, it will be necessary for the teacher to check with the office to see if a permit will be required for that student. The nurse will be available if there is any question. Health Guidelines Please keep your child at home if they are running a fever of 99.6 or above or have vomited in the past 8 hours. Your child may return to school after being fever-free for 24 hours without the use of anti-fever medication. Students diagnosed with contagious conditions such as “pink eye” or strep throat may return to school after 24 hours of prescribed antibiotic treatment.

3 Medications & Prescriptions All medications must be checked by the nurse. Prescription medication must be accompanied by a written order from the doctor, as well as a parent’s signature. This includes inhalers that are self- administered. Non-prescription medication must have a note signed by the parent. All mediations must be in the original container and labeled with the student’s name. Accidents & Health Insurance • The school is not responsible for accidents occurring on school property. Students are to be taken to their physician for treatment by the parent or other designated person. • The school district does not purchase accident insurance to cover injuries incurred by your child at school. We encourage all families to have accident coverage on their children, prior to participation in any school-sponsored activity.

• Health insurance is available to qualified families through Healthwave, a state insurance program.

Information may be attained in the front office or through the school social worker.

COMMUNICATION & GRADES Parent Teacher Conferences Parent teacher conferences are planned for all students once in the fall and once in the spring. Parents need to call the front office ahead of time to schedule a conference whenever a need arises. Visit our website (http://sf-usd373-ks.schoolloop.com/) to find e-mail addresses for all staff members to contact them via email. Homework Policy Homework is an essential part of the school program. The quality and quantity of the homework assignments will vary and relate to the content of the classroom instruction and shall supplement its purpose and objectives. Following an excused absence, all students are allowed to make up work in a timely manner as set by the classroom teacher. Unexcused late work may not receive full credit. In cases of extended absences, students may be required to stay before/after school to make up missed assignments. HARVEY COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE Newton USD #373 is a member of the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative. Questions pertaining to programs offered through the cooperative and based on the Santa Fe campus may be referred to the principal’s office. Students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in all extra-curricular and non-academic services and activities. A copy of procedural safeguards and Parent’s Rights in Special Education is available through the building principal or the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative. For Hearing/Speech disabled TDD users, dial the Kansas Relay Center toll-free number 1-800-766- 3777. Calls handled by the Relay Center are strictly confidential. The Relay operator will voice to the hearing person the TDD user’s message, then type back to the TDD the hearing person’s words. The Harvey County Special Education Cooperative provides services to children with disabilities ages birth through 21. For more information, call 316-284-6580. It is the policy of the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative to forward education records, on request, to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

4 BUILDING LEVEL RULES General Guidelines for Student Behavior Student discipline is based on the belief that fifth and sixth grade students are capable of making good choices concerning their behavior and that these choices protect the rights of others, particularly as it relates to a safe and orderly environment. It is the intent of the staff of Santa Fe to provide a safe and orderly environment for every student. It is the obligation of all staff members and students to cooperate toward this end. No person in our school should behave in such a manner that would be offensive to others. Such behaviors would include, but are not be limited to: loud, boisterous conduct; spitting; using inappropriate or bullying language; pushing, shoving, slapping; "play fighting," “horseplay,” running or throwing objects. • Electronics such as cell phones, MP3 players, handheld games, etc. may only be used outside the school building, after the school day has ended. These items should remain in lockers or backpacks during the school day and are not allowed in classrooms. These items will be confiscated and parents will need to pick them up at school. If problems arise due to cell phone usage, the student will lose their privilege to bring a cell phone to school. Interruptions of class caused by cell phones will be considered inappropriate behavior. • Students will not write on or otherwise deface lockers, walls, desks, or other school property. These acts, along with kicking or slamming fists into lockers, will be treated as acts of vandalism. • “Horseplay” will be subject to the same penalties as fighting because this type of rambunctious behavior too often leads to injuries. • Throwing snowballs at school or any place when other people are near can be dangerous; it can also result in damaged property. Therefore, for the safety of students and the protection of school property, students are not allowed to throw snowballs/snow on campus. Throwing snowballs at vehicles is prohibited. • No students should arrive to campus before 7:30 am. Students may enter the cafeteria at 7:30 a.m. to eat school breakfast. All other students need to report to Lindley Hall if they arrive before 7:50. Students are not permitted in the buildings before the bell at 7:50 a.m. without a pass and must be out of the building by 3:20 p.m. unless staying with a teacher. Students should be off campus by 3:30 p.m. • Students are not to bring food items such as pop, gum, candy, and sunflower seeds to school. • All students must sign and adhere to the district’s Acceptable Use Policy. Staff will determine appropriate student access and/or use of all computers. • Animals/pets should not be brought to school by students or parents. • Parents may call the school but are not allowed personal phones calls to students during the school day except in the case of a family emergency. Bicycle/Skateboard/Rollerblade Regulations Bicycles, skateboards and roller blades may not be ridden on the sidewalks, the school campus, or parking areas. • For the safety of those walking, bicycles, skateboards, Heelies, roller blades, etc. should be pushed or carried rather than ridden on school grounds. • Upon arriving at school all bikes must be parked in racks provided. • Students should make sure their bikes are locked in the bicycle racks. The school is NOT responsible for theft or damage. Our district does not carry insurance for this purpose.

5 Dress Code Students are expected to dress appropriately for school every day. • Appearance that is distracting to the learning environment is unacceptable. • School officials will make the final determination about appropriate appearance. Students will be directed to change into clean clothing provided in the office, unless other appropriate clothing readily available. • Students will not wear clothing with suggestive or alcohol/tobacco related words or pictures. Shirts must be long enough to cover the beltline so that the torso is not visible. • Hats may not be worn in the building. • The style of wearing pants or shorts known as "sagging" is not permitted on campus. • Shorts must reach the end of a person’s fingertips as arms are held down the side of the body with open hands. Likewise skirts, dresses or any clothing item with a slit must meet the same guideline. • Extreme styles of dress, makeup, or hair color will not be accepted. PE Shoes The PE department recommends any soft-soled shoe that fits snugly around the foot be worn for physical education. PE shoes should be kept in your locker and brought to PE class. Shoes that are not acceptable for PE include any boots, sandals, flip-flops, dress shoes, or slick soled shoes. Students wearing inappropriate shoes will not be allowed to participate in activities that may be a safety hazard without appropriate shoes. Cafeteria Rules It is our hope that the breakfast and lunch periods will provide a time when students can socialize with one another and relax. In order for everyone to enjoy their meal in a safe and orderly environment, all students must obey the following rules. • Students may go through the lunch line once and should get all needed items at that time. Once students sit down they will not be allowed to return. • Appropriate table manners and speech volume are expected. • Students will remain at designated tables until dismissed by cafeteria supervisor. Students will not get up and move about or leave during mealtime without permission. • Lunch tables and the surrounding areas should be left clean – all paper, excess food, etc, should be placed in the trash cans. Teachers will assign two students each week to clean the tables. • Students may not take food out of the cafeteria.

Meal Accounts Breakfast and lunch will be offered at school starting the first day. If you have a child with a special diet, please contact the school as special diets are prepared separately for students in these cases. A doctor’s note will be required. Online Payment – Using the Infinite Campus parent portal, parents are now able to make online payments for student meals. Credit cards and e-checks will be accepted. Using the portal eliminates the need to send cash or checks with a student to school and provides parents a simple way to stay on top of school lunch accounts. Parents may check lunch balances by logging in the Infinite Campus parent portal through the district website at www.usd373.org Online Free & Reduced Meal Applications – Free & Reduced Meal Applications are available through the Infinite Campus parent portal at www.usd373.org. In addition, Free & Reduced meal Applications will be available on the district website to download and print, or can be picked up at any school office.

6 A parent portal account is required to access the features listed above. To obtain a parent portal account, please contact your child’s school office. Cash or Check • Checks should be made payable to USD 373. • Money or checks should be sent to the school in an envelope marked with your child’s name and classroom teacher’s name printed on the front. • Charges are limited to 2 meals (including breakfast & lunch) per student. Fees Payment for all textbook fees are due at the time of enrollment, and payment for all other student fees are due at the time of purchase. USD373 is in contract with CCM Enterprises of Wichita, KS, to handle collections on unpaid accounts. Unpaid fees may include balances owed for school meals, textbooks fees and materials, pay-for-participation fees, lost or damaged books, and other miscellaneous fees. Additional charges wll apply to accounts submitted for collection. Parents contact by CCM Enterprises regarding past due accounts should correspond with CCM Enterprises at 316-612-9140 to resolve account balances. For general questions and/or questions regarding the collection of past due accounts, contact Kim Fiessinger at 316-284-6217. NEWTON USD #373 DISCIPLINE PLAN PHILOSOPHY We Believe... • That it is the school's responsibility to provide a positive climate for learning. • That the schools should emphasize positive incentives and recognition which promote self- discipline. • That discipline is an essential part of education. • That students have rights and responsibilities. • That school rules should be established and understood by parents, teachers and students. • That parents should be deeply involved in the discipline of their children. • That parents, teachers, and administrators should help students work toward self-discipline, self- control, and self-responsibility. • That disciplinary action should be in accordance with the policy of the Newton Board of Education and as stated in the State of Kansas laws.

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS Students and their parents must be aware that inappropriate behaviors result in consequences to be determined by the principal in consultation, if necessary, with the teacher involved. The consequences may include: • Conference with the principal or teacher • Conference with principal, teacher, student, and parent • Written notification to parent • Referral to counselor/social worker and/or building team • Peer group mediation • After-school detention • In-school suspension • Alternative Educational Placement • Out-of-school suspension • Possible police involvement if deemed appropriate • Specific consequences agreed upon by principal, parent, and teacher • Long-term suspension or expulsion from district schools • Long-term suspension or expulsion is possible for extreme or multiple behaviors regardless of the guidelines in the discipline plan Alcohol (sale or distribution) 7 Any Offense - The principal, parent, and police will meet to discuss the incident. Consequences will be decided by the principal following consultation with the parents and teacher. Suspension should be considered as part of the punishment. The student should be referred to the counselor and an age appropriate referral for chemical dependency assessment should be strongly considered. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Alcohol (use or possession) Any Offense- The principal, parent, and police will meet to discuss the incident. Consequences will be decided by the principal following consultation with the parents and teacher. Suspension should be considered as part of the punishment. The students should be referred to the counselor and an age appropriate referral for chemical dependency assessment should be strongly considered. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Behavior: Disruptive Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Behavior: Inappropriate Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - In-school suspension Behavior: Possession of Dangerous Devices Includes, but not limited to: knives with a blade over 2½ inches, explosive devices such as firecrackers, sink bombs, etc. Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Definition: Weapon means an article that is not per se a dangerous weapon that is used for the purpose of inflicting bodily harm upon a person or is used to cause a person to be placed in fear of bodily harm. Examples include, but are not limited to belts, combs, pencils, files, compasses, chains, and scissors. Bomb Threat Any Offense - The principal, parents, and police will meet to discuss the incident. Consequences will be determined by the principal following consultation with the parents and teacher. The student will be referred to the counselor or social worker. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Drug/Drug Look-Alike (sale or distribution) Any Offense - The principal, parent, and police will meet to discuss the incident. Consequences will be decided by the principal following consultation with parents and teacher. Suspension should be considered as part of the punishment. The student should be referred to the counselor and an age appropriate referral for chemical dependency assessment should be strongly considered. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Drug/Drug Look-Alike (use or possession) Any Offense - The principal, parent, and police will meet to discuss the incident. Consequences will be decided by the principal following consultation with the parents and teacher. Suspension should be considered as part of the punishment. The student should be referred to the counselor and an age appropriate referral for chemical dependency assessment should be strongly considered. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Endangerment 1st Offense - A student may given 1 to 3 days out-of-school suspension. If a suspension is used, contact

8 must be made with either law enforcement or other social agencies. The child will also be referred to the school counselor and building team. Subsequent Offenses - A student may be given up to 5 days out-of-school suspension with a possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion and a police report must be filed. Extortion Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Fighting Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Fire Alarms / Other emergency alarms Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Forgery Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Gang Indicia Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Harassment (Includes, but not limited to: sexual and racial harassment) Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Insubordination Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to one day in-school suspension and notify parent Language: Inappropriate Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Language: Inappropriate toward staff Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Miscellaneous School Rules Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Specific consequences may be agreed upon by principal, parent, and teacher Other Behaviors Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Specific consequences may be agreed upon by principal, parent, and teacher Physical Assault: School Employee 1st Offense - Minimum of 1 day, maximum of 3 days out-of-school suspension and possible involvement with the police or other social services as deemed appropriate by the building

9 administrator. Any direct attack or striking of a teacher or other school employee, particularly any attack which results in physical injury may result in up to 5 days suspension. Police and social services may also become involved at this time. The students will also be referred to the school counselor or social worker and possibly the school's building team. Subsequent Offenses - Minimum of 5 days out-of-school suspension and further involvement with the police and other social agencies. The parents will also be informed of the charges. A possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Physical Assault: Student / Battery Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Possession of Stolen Property Minimum response - Conference with the principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Possession of Weapons Any Offense - Up to 186 days out-of-school suspension, notify police or other social agencies if deemed appropriate, and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion per board policy. Definitions: Dangerous weapon means loaded or unloaded firearm, replica firearm, knuckles, butterfly knife, chains, clubs, throwing star, switch-blade knife or other knife with a blade over 2½ inches in length or any other article that is commonly used or is designated to inflict bodily harm. Replica firearm means a realistic replica of a firearm that, because of the appearance of such replica firearm, could be used to place a person in fear of bodily harm. Theft Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Tobacco (Use or possession) Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Trespass USD Property Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Unexcused Absence Any offense - Notify parent and follow state truancy guidelines when appropriate Vandalism Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Verbal Assault: School Employee Minimum response - Conference with principal Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Verbal or Written Assault: Student/Threat Includes, but not limited to, intimidation, verbal abuse, written, or other Minimum response - Conference with principal

10 Maximum response - Up to 5 days out-of-school suspension Bullying Policy USD #373 prohibits bullying and cyber-bullying in any form, including electronic means, on or while using school property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The administration shall propose, and the board shall review and approve a plan to address bullying on school property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The plan shall include provisions for the training and education of staff members and students and shall include appropriate community involvement as approved by the board. Students who have bullied others in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and expulsion. If appropriate, students who violate the bullying prohibition shall be reported to local law enforcement. Sexual Harassment The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment. Sexual harassment shall not be tolerated in the school district. Sexual harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited. Sexual harassment is unlawful discrimination of the basis of sex under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of sexual harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Sexual harassment against individuals associated with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to sexually harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be a violation for any employee to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy. Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other inappropriate oral, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by a member of the school staff to a student or when made by any student to another student when: (1) submission to such conduct is made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of the individual's education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic environment. Sexual harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written or graphic material. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implication; unwelcome touching; or suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning a student's grades, participation in extra-curricular activities, etc. The district encourages all victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all complaints of sexual harassment and take prompt corrective action to end harassment. Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any school employee who receives a complaint of sexual harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal or district compliance coordinator shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be 11 resolved. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure. Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes sexual harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute sexual harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct. An employee who witnesses an act of sexual harassment shall report the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of sexual harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of sexual harassment may also face disciplinary action. When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the building coordinator or district coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or DCF authorities. To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused. The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting sexual harassment shall not reflect upon the individual’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of a sexual harassment complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee. False or malicious complaints of sexual harassment may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant. A summary of this policy and related materials shall be posted in each district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent and employee handbooks and the district website as directed by the district compliance coordinator. Racial Harassment USD #373 is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment, free from discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color or national origin. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color or national origin (‘”racial harassment”) shall not be tolerated in the school district. Racial harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited. Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of racial harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Racial harassment against individuals associated with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to racially harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be a violation for any employees to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy. Racial Harassment is racially motivated conduct which: • Affords a student different treatment, solely on the basis of race, color or national origin, in a manner which interferes with or limits the ability of the student to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school; 12 • Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of creating a hostile academic environment, or • Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school. • Racial harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written graphic material. The district encourages all victims of racial harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all compliance of racial harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment. Any student who believes he or she has been subject to racial harassment or has witnessed an act of alleged racial harassment should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the social worker, or another certified staff member. Any school employee who receives a complaint of racial harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure. Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes racial harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute racial harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct. The discipline of a student for violation of any provision of the code of student conduct may be enhanced if the conduct is racially motivated. An employee who witnesses an act of racial harassment shall report the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of racial harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of racial harassment may also face disciplinary action. When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the compliance coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or DCF (Department for Children and Families formerly known as SRS) authorities. To the extent possible confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused. The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting racial harassment shall not reflect upon the student’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of a racial harassment complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee. False or malicious complaints of racial harassment may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant. A summary of this policy and related materials shall be available in each district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent and employee handbooks as directed by the district compliance coordinator.

13 Weapons A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon at school, on school property or at a school-sponsored event. This shall include any weapon, any item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon. Definition of Weapons and Destructive Devices • As used in this policy, the term “weapon” and/or destruction device shall include, but shall not be limited to: • Any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; • The frame or receiver of any weapon described in the preceding example; • Any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; • Any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas (a) bomb, (b) grenade, (c) rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, (d) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce, (e) mine, or (f) similar device; • Any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter; • Any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into any destructive device described in the two immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled; • Any bludgeon, sand-club, metal knuckles, or throwing star; • Any knife with a blade over 2½ inches or a knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement; • Any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of electricity, commonly known as a stun gun.

Penalties for Possession: Possession of a firearm or other weapon or facsimile of a weapon shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one calendar year, except the superintendent may recommend this expulsion requirement be modified on a case-by-case basis. Possession of a facsimile of a weapon may result in suspension or expulsion. Expulsion hearings for possession of a weapon shall be conducted by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee. Students violating this policy shall be reported as having a felony or misdemeanor and also referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency, and if a juvenile to DCF (Department for Children and Families formerly known as SRS) or the Commissioner of Juvenile Justice.

14 TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Message from the Administration …………………………………………………………………………….……………….. pg 1 General Guidelines for Student Behavior …………………………………………………………………………………..…. pg 1 Building Level Rules …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….. pg 1 Morning Guidelines ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg 2 Bicycle Regulations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. pg 2 Dress Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg 2 Cafeteria Rules …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…. pg 3 Meal Ticket ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…. pg 3 Student Discipline Plan for Middle School …………………………………………………………………………………..... pg 4 Possible Disciplinary Actions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… pg 4 District Discipline Plan ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. pg 5 Sexual Harassment………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... pg 7 Racial Harassment ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... pg 8 Weapons …………………………………………………………………………………………...... pg 9 Penalties for Possession………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… pg 10 Bully Behavior ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. pg 10 Academic Dishonesty, Cheating & Plagiarism ……………………………………………………………………………..… pg 10 Drug Free Workplace ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… pg 10 Student Mental Health ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... pg 10 Dropout Prevention …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…. pg 10 Guidance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg 10 Homebound Instruction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..… pg 10 Drug Education …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. pg 10 Drug Free Schools …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg 11 Student Coduct …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. pg 11 Communication/Grades ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..… pg 11 Parent Teacher Conferences ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… pg 11 Change of Address/Contact Information …………………………………………………………………………………….… pg 11 Use of School Phones ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… pg 11 Honor Roll Policy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... pg 11 Academic Progress ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. pg 11 Parent Portal Access ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………. pg 12 Homework Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... pg 12 Attendance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... pg 12 Tardies …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….……..… pg 12 Absences …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….. pg 12 Check out from School ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. pg 13 Check out for Medical Appointments or Illness ……………………………………………………………………...... pg 13 Excuse for Contagious Diseases ……………………………………………………………………………………………..……… pg 13 Medication Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…... pg 13 Fees ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… pg 13 Harvey County Special Education Cooperative …………………………………………………………………….……….. pg 14 A Message from the Principal Administration Dear Students and Parents We are so glad to have you with us for the 2013-14 school year at CMS. We are happy that you join our family of staff, students, and parents as we continue our journey together as a successful 7th/8th grade center. We will learn that in all aspects of our life we can excel if we put forth effort and are willing to be persistent in our actions. Please know that the staff welcomes your input and support. We encourage you to stop by the office at any time to share your thoughts or express any concerns. This handbook is designed to make you aware of the school policies that are necessary for operating a safe and orderly learning environment. Please review these expectations as a family to help eliminate misunderstandings during the school year. SUCCESS-THE ONLY OPTION guides the belief and practices of the CMS staff. Communication is an essential ingredient. Our students are the first priority in all we do to offer the best education possible. Welcome!! ¡Bienvenida!! Vicki Rivero, Principal Vicki Rivero, Don Cameron, Chris Headrick

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

Student discipline for middle school is based on the belief that middle school age students are capable of making good choices concerning their behavior and that these choices protect the rights of others, particularly as it relates to a safe and orderly environment. It is the intent of the CMS staff to provide a safe and orderly environment for every student. It is the obligation of all staff members and students to cooperate toward this end. No person in our school should commit, act or behave in such a manner that would be offensive to others. Such acts or behavior would include, but are not be limited to: loud, boisterous conduct; spitting; using foul or abusive language; pushing, shoving, slapping, "play fighting," “horseplay,” running or throwing objects.

BUILDING LEVEL RULES

• Students SHOULD NOT bring personal possessions to school that are not appropriate for normal school operations. (Examples include radios, CD’s, CD players, headsets, toys, games, etc.) These items will be confiscated if they are observed during the school day. Parents will need to pick them up from an administrator at school. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen possessions of this nature. • Cell phones may be carried in clothing pocket, a trapper or purse. These items may be used ONLY with teacher permission during the class. Items may be turned on and used before the first bell and after the school day ends unless students are involved in H2O or an after school activity. If a cell phone is heard during class or is seen by a teacher, the phone will be consficated. Parents will need to make arrangements to pick up phones from one of the administrators and students may lose the privilege of bringing a cell phone to school. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen cell phones when students choose to bring them to school. • Students will not write on or otherwise deface or damage lockers, walls, desks, or other school property. These acts, along with kicking or slamming fists into lockers, will be treated as acts of vandalism. • Students will not litter the halls, classrooms or the building grounds. • Fighting: The penalty for fights off campus will be the same as for fighting on campus, if it is determined that the fight was prearranged on campus. “Horseplay” will be subject to the same penalties as fighting because this type of rambunctious behavior too often leads to injuries. • Throwing snowballs on school property when other people are near can be dangerous; it can also result in injury. Therefore, students are NOT ALLOWED to throw snowballs/snow on school grounds. Throwing snowballs at vehicles is strictly prohibited. • Students will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner when they are in the building. Students are not allowed to go to lockers or be in classrooms before 8:00 a.m. and must be out of the buildings by 3:25 p.m. unless staying with a teacher or participating in a school sponsored activity. Students should be off the school grounds by 3:30 p.m. unless participating in a school-sponsored activity. Students may enter the cafeteria for breakfast beginning at 7:45 a.m. • Students are not to bring food items such as pop or sunflower seeds to school. Food items purchased at

1 school are not to be taken out of the cafeteria. • Staff will determine appropriate student access and/or use of all computers. Complete compliance is expected when students use computers in our building. • Students will not ‘double up’ or otherwise change their locker assignment use their locker only. • Every adult in this building will address inappropriate behaviors. The principal or assistant principal will determine discipline consequences for all students sent to the office with a referral. • Inappropriate Public Display of Affection will result in consequences related to frequency of problem. • A student kicking a locker will be sent to the office after giving a warning. Kicking a locker could be handled as vandalism. • Throwing objects in the building or outside of the building can lead to damage of school property, cars, or even people. Please do not throw any items while on school property, including, but not limited to rocks, snowballs, etc.

MORNING GUIDELINES The purpose of the early morning supervision in gyms is to provide a safe place for students to wait for the beginning of the school day. If the following guidelines are not followed, students may lose this opportunity for a short or extended period of time. We offer this service to help our families. • Railer West area opened each school day from 7:45 a.m. until the bell rings at 8:00 a.m. for 8th grade. • Railer East area opened each school day from 7:45 a.m. until the bell rings at 8:00 7:55a.m. for 7th grade. • Upon entering the area, students will be expected to sit in grade assigned seating areas of the bleachers and must be visible to supervising staff. • All school rules apply before school. Any food/snacks/breakfast or drinks must be consumed BEFORE entering these areas. If you send breakfast with your young person please have them report to the cafeteria or the office to consume any food or drinks. • Students will be expected to talk quietly since some students utilize this time to complete homework. • Students are not allowed to enter the PE locker rooms before the first bell. • Students needing assistance should contact the supervising staff.

BICYCLE REGULATIONS-Discipline policy will be followed if students fail to comply.

Bicycles must NOT be ridden on the sidewalks, the school grounds or parking areas. • Students are NOT to ride bikes on campus during the school day. • Upon arriving at school all bikes must be parked and locked in racks provided. • Bicycles should be pushed rather than ridden on school grounds for the safety of those walking • Students should make sure their bikes are locked in the bicycle racks. The school is NOT responsible for theft or damage. Our district does not carry insurance for this purpose. Stolen bicycles might not be retrieved, though families may file a police report with the school resource officer.

DRESS CODE-Students are expected to dress appropriately for school every day.

School Administration will decide if clothing is extreme or inappropriate for school. • Students will not wear clothing with suggestive words or pictures. Shirts must be long enough to cover the beltline so that the torso is not visible. Tank tops with large armholes and/or low necklines may not be worn unless another appropriate shirt is worn underneath. Girls should not wear shirts that have spaghetti straps or racer shirt styles. Tank tops should be at least an inch wide. • Hats may not be worn in the building. • The style of wearing pants or shorts known as "sagging" is not permitted in our building. Students will be required to use a belt or rope to tighten the waistband to insure clothing remains around a student's waist. • Students are asked to use discretion when choosing shorts. Shorts must reach the end of a person’s fingertips as arms are held down the side of the body with open hands. Likewise skirts, dresses, holy jeans or any clothing item with a slit must meet the same guideline. • No clothing with alcohol, or tobacco or drug logos may be worn. • Extreme styles of dress, makeup, or hair color will not be accepted. Appearance that is distracting to the learning environment is unacceptable. • School officials will make the final determinations about appropriate appearance. Students will be

2 directed to change into clean clothing provided in the office, unless they have a gym suit or other appropriate clothing readily available. • It is suggested that students inquire to administrators or teachers before wearing clothes they suspect may not meet the guidelines.

Cafeteria Rules It is our hope that the breakfast and lunch periods will provide a time when students can socialize with one another and relax. In order for everyone to enjoy their meal in a safe and orderly environment, all students must obey the following rules. Discipline policy will be followed for failure to comply with rules. The lunch period is a ‘closed cafeteria.’ Only with permission, will students be allowed to leave school during meal time. • Students may go through the lunch line once and should get all needed items at that time. Once students sit down they will not be allowed to return. They should raise a hand and a supervisor will get the forgotten item/s. • There will be a maximum of 6 to a table in the cafeteria. When lining up to leave the cafeteria, students will be in a single file line and not moving around in the area to visit with other students. • Students will remain at designated tables until dismissed by lunchtime supervisor. • Students will not get up and move about during mealtime without permission from the lunchtime supervisor. • Students must check with one of the supervisors before leaving the cafeteria for any reason. • Lunch tables and the surrounding areas should be left clean – all paper, excess food, etc, should be placed in the trash cans. Teachers will assign two students each week to clean the tables and all students will take turns helping out. • Students may not take food out of the cafeteria. • Appropriate table manners and speech volume are expected. • No running in the cafeteria; no throwing food; no saving seats at your table. • Leave food alone that belongs to other students; do not play with food; do not ask for food from others. • If food is accidentally spilled, alert one of the custodians and help clean up any mess.

Meal Ticket

It is the student’s responsibility to notify parents that additional money is needed. • Online Payments for Meals – Using the Infinite Campus parent portal, parents are now able to make online payments for student meals. Credit cards and e-checks will be accepted. Using the portal eliminates the need to send cash or checks with a student to school and provides parents a simple way to stay on top of school lunch accounts. • A parent portal account is required to access the features listed above. To obtain a parent portal account, please contact your child’s school office. • Cash or checks must be in an envelope with the student’s name and amount labeled on the front. Envelopes are available at the front desk by the slot that these payments are to be placed in. The money is kept in a family account. Money turned in by 9:00 a.m. is credited on the same day. • Checks should be made payable to USD #373. • Only two (2) charges will be allowed unless special arrangements are made with the Food Services personnel. • Students will have had four warnings by the time they have two charges. It is the students responsibility to notify parents that additional money is needed. Statements will be provided to students as their account reaches $5.00 and below. These statements are provided once a week. • Students with 2 charges and no money will be offered a peanut butter cheese sandwich and milk. Students may not purchase items from the A-la-Carte line while they have unpaid charges. using their account if their account has unpaid charges on it. They may however purchase A-la-Carte items with cash.

3 Student Discipline Plan for Middle Schools

When problems are recognized with a student’s behavior, the discipline guidelines provide objective guidance for school administrators as they handle appropriate consequences. We believe the points will provide each student a measurable indicator of their accumulated rule infractions. The goal of the point system at the middle school is to correct undesirable behaviors that distract from the learning environment. An effective discipline plan applied fairly and consistently will provide a safe, orderly, and productive environment. Each rule infraction has a “point value” assigned to the student behaviors, along with administrative consequence to be enforced for each behavior. When a student accumulates twenty-five points, a mandatory conference will be held involving the student, parents, administration, and others as appropriate. A second conference occurs once 50 points are accumulated. The purpose of these meetings is to communicate what type of behavior has been exhibited, what long-term consequences may occur should this behavior continue, and what support is required from the school and parents to improve behavior and encourage academic success. When a student accumulates seventy-five points, a formal hearing will be held to recommend removal of the student from further attendance in our district. Points accumulate on a yearly basis. If a student is removed from school attendance for a period of time less than the end of a school year, the student returns to school with a balance of forty-five points. • 25 points – Students reaching a total of 25 points will have a parent conference with the administrator and others deemed appropriate. • 50 points – Students reaching a total of 50 points will have a parent conference with the administrator and others deemed appropriate. • 75 points – Students reaching a total of 75 points will have a hearing scheduled and possible long- term suspension or expulsion from school will be recommended.

Possible Disciplinary Actions: Children and their parents must be aware that inappropriate behaviors result in consequences to be determined by the principal, who may consult with the teacher involved. The consequences could include: • Administrative Conference The building principal or assistant principal meets with the student to develop positive behaviors. The conference may include parents, guardians, and/or faculty, as well as the student. • Extended Day Program (office detentions) Time after school may be assigned for violations of the school rules. This may be assigned for any of the violations listed in the “General Guidelines” or the District Discipline Plan. Extended school day assignments will take precedence over school activities such as sports or other personal activities. As part of the extended day program students will work through activities that address behaviors. Failure to report for this time will be counted as truant hours. • In School Suspension Students are placed in a supervised area for a specific length of time. Assignments from teachers are requested for the student by the office. Students are not allowed to talk in this setting and must remain focused on work. If behaviors continue, students will be sent home. • Saturday School Saturday Detention is an approved discipline measure that may be assigned by the administrative team as a consequence for identified behavior violations. 1. These detentions will generally be between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 2. No food, drinks, sleeping or visiting will be allowed. Any disruptions may result in increased length of time served. 3. Students will be expected to complete assigned tasks related to their specific misbehavior and then will be able to complete homework. The principal or detention teacher will make the determination for each student. 4. Failure to report for Saturday Detention will result in further disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the principal. Hours assigned as a result of behavior or academic concerns are considered to be part of the compulsory attendance policy. Hours not served will be recorded as unexcused truant hours. Names are turned in to appropriate authorities (DCF-Department of Children and Families formerly known as SRS) when 35 hours are compiled.

4 • Short-Term Suspension This suspension is a period of time, not to exceed 10 day; a student may be removed from school. Students are NOT permitted to attend any school activities or come onto school grounds while on suspension. • Long-Term Suspension This suspension is a period of time a student is removed from school for more than ten days. Students are NOT permitted to attend any school activities or come onto school grounds while on suspension. • Expulsion Expulsion occurs when a student is removed from school for the remainder of the current school year. An expulsion may last for up to 186 school days and extend over two school years.

Other possible consequences • Written notification to parents • Referral to counselor, social worker, and/or building team • Alternative educational placement • Possible police involvement, if deemed appropriate for any offense • Specific consequences agreed upon by principal, parent, and teacher

DISTRICT DISCIPLINE PLAN

Alcohol (sale or distribution) 75 points Any offense – mandatory 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Alcohol (use or possession) 40 points 1st offense – 5 days out-of-school suspension (reduced to 3 days if student has a professional chemical dependency assessment made) and notify police. Subsequent offenses – mandatory 5 days out-of-school suspension notify police and recommendation for long- term suspension or expulsion. Behavior: Disruptive (behaviors that distract other students during instruction or classroom work periods) 15 points 1st offense – up to 1 day in-school suspension (contingent upon situation) 2nd offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension (contingent upon situation) Subsequent offenses – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension (contingent upon situation) Behavior: Inappropriate 5 points Any offense – up to 3 days in-school suspension (SCC) Behavior: Possession of Dangerous Devices 15 points 1st offense – up to 3 days in-school suspension (SCC) 2nd offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent offenses – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension (Includes but is not limited to, knives with a blade over 2 ½ inches, explosive devices such as firecrackers, stink bombs, etc.) Bomb Threat 75 points Any offense – mandatory 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Drug/Drug Look Alike (sale or distribution) 75 points Any offense – mandatory 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion Endangerment 75 points

5 Any offense – mandatory 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Gang Indicia 15 points 1st offense – up to 1-day in-school suspension (ISS) (contingent upon situation) 2nd offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension, notify police (contingent upon situation) Subsequent offenses – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police (contingent upon situation) Harassment 15 points 1st offense – up to 3 days in-school suspension (ISS) 2nd offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent offenses – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension (Includes but is not limited to sexual and racial harassment) Insubordination 5points 1st offense – 1 hour of detention 2nd offense – up to 1-day in-school suspension (SCC) Subsequent offenses – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension (contingent upon situation) Language: Inappropriate 5 points 1st offense – up to 3 hours of detention Subsequent offenses – up to 3 days of in-school suspension (SCC) Language: Inappropriate Toward Staff 25 points 1st offense – 1 to 3 days out-of-school suspension 2nd offense – 3 to 5 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent offenses – mandatory 5 days out-of-school suspension and possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Miscellaneous School Rules 5 points 1st offense – up to 3 hours of detention 2nd offense – up to 3 days in-school suspension (SCC) Subsequent offenses – up to 3 days out-of –school suspension Other Behaviors 15 points 1st offense – up to 3 hours of detention 2nd offense – up to 3 days in-school suspension (SCC) Subsequent offenses – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension Physical Assault: School Employee 75 points Any offense – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension, refer to police and possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Physical Assault: Student/Battery 25 points 1st offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension (contingent upon situation) 2nd offense – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension (contingent upon situation) Subsequent offenses – mandatory 5 days out-of-school suspension and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion Theft 25 points 1st offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension, notify police (contingent upon situation) 2nd offense – 3-5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police (contingent upon situation) Subsequent offenses – 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police and recommendation for long term suspension or expulsion (contingent upon situation) Possession of Stolen Property 25 points

6 1st offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension, notify police (contingent upon situation) 2nd offense – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police (contingent upon situation) Subsequent offenses – mandatory 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police and recommendation for long term suspension or expulsion (contingent upon situation) Possession of Weapons (use or possession) 75 points Any offense – mandatory 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police and recommendation for long term suspension or expulsion Tobacco (use or possession) 25 points 1st offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension OR attendance at Tobacco ‘N Teens Program (contingent upon situation) 2nd offense - -up to 5 days out-of-school suspension (contingent upon situation) Subsequent offenses – 5 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion (contingent upon situation) Subsequent offenses – 5 days out-of-school suspension and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion (contingent upon situation)

Trespass USD property 15 points 1st offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension, notify police (contingent upon situation) 2nd offense – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police (contingent upon situation) Subsequent offenses – 5 days out-of-school suspension, notify police (contingent upon situation) Unexcused Absence Any offense – notify parent and follow state truancy guidelines Vandalism 15 points Any offense – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension, possible referral to police and possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion (contingent upon situation) Verbal Assault: Employee/Threat 25 points 1st offense – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension and notify police if appropriate 2nd offense – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension and notify police if appropriate Subsequent offenses – 5 days out-of-school suspension and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion (contingent upon situation) Verbal Assault: Student/Threat 15 points 1st offense – up to 3 days in-school suspension (SCC), and notify police in appropriate 2nd offense – up to 3 days out-of-school suspension, and notify police if appropriate Subsequent offenses – up to 5 days out-of-school suspension, and notify police if appropriate Sexual Harassment USD #373 is committed to providing a positive learning and working environment for its students and employees and will not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual violence. Sexual harassment is illegal. It is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and may constitute sexual abuse under Kansas statutes. This policy applies to males or females, including same sex harassment. This policy is applicable to students while on school premises and while participating in off- campus school sponsored activities. Sexual harassment of any student in the district by board members, administrators, certified and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited. Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, or other inappropriate oral, written, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: 1. Submission to such conduct is made, explicitly or implicitly, term or condition of an individual’s education. 2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for academic decision affecting that individual. 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s school performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

7 Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to: verbal or written harassment or abuse, including teasing, jokes, posters, graffiti, pictures or cartoons; written notes, letters or computer messages of a sexual nature; pressure for sexual activity; remarks with sexual or demeaning implication; unwelcome touching, patting, pinching, hugging or brushing against another’s body; unwelcome following or stalking; suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats or promises concerning a student’s grades, participation in extra-curricular or other activities, sexual assault or battery as defined by current law. The fact that someone did not intend to sexually harass an individual is not considered a defense to a complaint of sexual harassment. In most cases, it is the effect and characteristics of the behavior that determine if the behavior constitutes sexual harassment. Additionally, when others are offended by behaviors or spoken words, it will be defined as harassment. By definition, the reaction of the victim determines whether harassment has occurred. When acts of sexual harassment or other violations of this policy are substantiated, appropriate action will be taken against the individual. Disciplinary actions will be taken according to the district’s discipline plan. Individuals who harass may be held personally liable under civil suits. Any student may file a formal complaint of sexual harassment with any staff member. Complaints must be put in writing and are normally addressed to the building principal. Please see any teacher or administrator for the form needed to file a complaint.

The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment. Sexual harassment shall not be tolerated in the school district. Sexual harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited. Sexual harassment is unlawful discrimination of the basis of sex under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of sexual harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Sexual harassment against individuals associated with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to sexually harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be a violation for any employee to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy. Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other inappropriate oral, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by a member of the school staff to a student or when made by any student to another student when: (1) submission to such conduct is made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of the individual's education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic environment. Sexual harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written or graphic material. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implication; unwelcome touching; or suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning a student's grades, participation in extra-curricular activities, etc. The district encourages all victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all complaints of sexual harassment and take prompt corrective action to end harassment. Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any school employee who receives a complaint of sexual harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal or district compliance coordinator shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not resolved to

8 the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure. (See KN). Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes sexual harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute sexual harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct. An employee who witnesses an act of sexual harassment shall report the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of sexual harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of sexual harassment may also face disciplinary action. When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the building coordinator or district coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or SRS authorities. (See GAAD). To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused. The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting sexual harassment shall not reflect upon the individual’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of a sexual harassment complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee. False or malicious complaints of sexual harassment may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant A summary of this policy and related materials shall be posted in each district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent and employee handbooks and the district website as directed by the district compliance coordinator.

Racial Harassment USD #373 is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment, free from discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color or national origin. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color or national origin (‘”racial harassment”) shall not be tolerated in the school district. Racial harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited. Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of racial harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Racial harassment against individuals associated with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to racially harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be a violation for any employees to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy. Racial Harassment is racially motivated conduct which: Affords a student different treatment, solely on the basis of race, color or national origin, in a manner which interferes with or limits the ability of the student to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school; • Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of creating a hostile academic environment, or • Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school. Racial harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written graphic material.

9 The district encourages all victims of racial harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all compliance of racial harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment. Any student who believes he or she has been subject to racial harassment or has witnessed an act of alleged racial harassment, should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any school employee who receives a complaint of racial harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure (see KN). Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes racial harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute racial harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct. The discipline of a student for violation of any provision of the code of student conduct may be enhanced if the conduct is racially motivated. An employee who witnesses an act of racial harassment shall report the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of racial harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of racial harassment may also face disciplinary action. When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the compliance coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or SRS authorities. (See GAAD). To the extent possible confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused. The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting racial harassment shall not reflect upon the student’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of a racial harassment complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee. False or malicious complaints of racial harassment may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant. A summary of this policy and related materials shall be available in each district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent and employee handbooks as directed by the district compliance coordinator. (Approved: April 5, 1999; Revised: February 3, 2003, May 19, 2003)

JGECA Racial Harassment: Students

The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment, free from discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color or national origin. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color or national origin (“racial harassment”) shall not be tolerated in the school district. Racial harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited. Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of racial harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or events. Racial harassment against individual associated with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to racially harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be violated for any employees to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy. • Racial Harassment is racially motivated conduct which: - Affords a student different treatment, solely on the basis of race, color or national origin, in a manner which interferes with or limits the ability of the student to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school;

10 Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of creating a hostile academic environment; or Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school. Racial harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written graphic material. The district encourages all victims of racial harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all compliance of racial harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment. Any student who believes he or she has been subject to racial harassment or has witnessed an act of alleged racial harassment, should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any school employee who receives a complaint of racial harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure (see KN). Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes racial harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute racial harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct. The discipline of a student for violation of any provision of the code of student conduct may be enhanced if the conduct is racially motivated. An employee who witnesses an act of racial harassment shall report the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of racial harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of racial harassment may also face disciplinary action. When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the compliance coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or SRS authorities. (See GAAD). To the extent possible confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused. The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting racial harassment shall not reflect upon the student’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of a racial harassment complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or termination of employment for an employee. False or malicious complaints of racial harassment may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant. A summary of this policy and related materials shall be available in each district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent and employee handbooks as directed by the district compliance coordinator.

Weapons A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon at school, on school property or at a school-sponsored event. This shall include any weapon, any item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon. Definition of Weapons and Destructive Devices As used in this policy, the term “weapon” and/or destruction device shall include, but shall not be limited to: • Any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; • The frame or receiver of any weapon described in the preceding example; • Any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; • Any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas (a) bomb, (b) grenade, (c) rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, (d) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce, (e) mine, or (f) similar device; • Any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter;

11 • Any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into any destructive device described in the two immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled; • Any bludgeon, sand-club, metal knuckles, or throwing star; • Any knife with a blade over 2 ½ inches. Any knife , commonly referred to as a switchblade, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement; • Any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of electricity, commonly known as a stun gun. Penalties for Possession Possession of a firearm or other weapon or facsimile of a weapon shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one calendar year, except the superintendent may recommend this expulsion requirement be modified on a case-by-case basis (see JDC). Possession of a facsimile of a weapon may result in suspension or expulsion. Expulsion hearings for possession of a weapon shall be conducted by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee. Students violating this policy shall be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency (s) and if a juvenile to SRS or the Commissioner of Juvenile Justice.

Revised 5/2012 Bully Behavior The board of education prohibits bullying and cyber-bullying in any form, including electronic means, on or while using school property, in a school vehicle or at a school sponsored activity or event. The administration shall propose, and the board shall review and approve a plan to address bullying on school property, in a school vehicle or at a school sponsored activity or event. The plan shall include provisions for the training an education of staff members and students and shall include appropriate community involvement as approved by the board. Students who have bullied others in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and expulsion. If appropriate, students who violate the bullying prohibition shall be reported to local law enforcement. Teachers at CMS will participate in a state approved training opportunity and the administrator and counselor will share information with students. Their work may involve other student groups in this process. Academic Dishonesty, Cheating, & Plagiarism Academic dishonesty is not acceptable. Cheating, defined as copying another student’s work and claiming it is your own and plagiarism, defined as the use of another person’s original ideas, images, video, audio, or writing without giving credit to the true author, are both prohibited practices. Materials taken from electronic sources are covered by this policy. A student who engages in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to the loss of credit for the work in question, as well other disciplinary measures. Drug Free Workplace Maintaining drug-free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the district’s students. The unlawful possession, use, sale, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited. This policy is required by the 1989 amendments to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, P.L. 1002-226, 103 St. 1928. Approved: August 2003; Revised May 19, 2003. In addition to the basic programs approved by the board, the district shall provide student support programs. Support program information approved by the board shall be filed with the clerk and made available to staff as needed. Student Mental Health Appropriate mental health awareness programs shall be initiated and continued in this district. Dropout Prevention Programs will be developed to reduce the likelihood of students from dropping out of school or to encourage dropouts to return to school. Guidance The guidance program shall be organized to meet the needs, interests and abilities of all students. Counselor(s) shall perform guidance services consistent with district mission, job descriptions and board policies. Homebound Instruction If a child is unable to attend school because of lengthy illness or injury, homebound instruction may be provided if:

12 • The parent makes the request for homebound instructions; and • The family physician recommends homebound instruction in writing. • The principal shall be responsible for obtaining a teacher for the student (Revised May 19, 2003) Drug Education All students shall be made aware of the legal, social, and health consequences of drug and alcohol use. Students shall be instructed on effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol. Students shall be informed that the use of illicit drugs and alcohol is both wrong and harmful. The board’s comprehensive drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program shall be included as part of the district’s curriculum. The curriculum at each grade level shall be age-appropriate and developmentally based. A student who voluntarily seeks assistance, advice or counseling from school personnel regarding drugs or drug abuse shall not be disciplined by school authorities solely on the basis of seeking assistance. Drug Free Schools The unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students or school employees on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited. The policy and any curriculum used in conjunction with it shall be evaluated as required by law. The board shall receive a report after each of these reviews is conducted. This policy is required by the 1989 amendments to the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. P.L.102-226 Student Conduct As a condition of continued enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the terms of this policy. Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, sell, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit drugs, controlled substances or alcoholic beverages on school district property or at any school activity. Any student violating the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials and will be subject to the following sanctions. A first time violator shall be subject to one or more of the following: 1. A punishment up to and including suspension/expulsion. 2. Suspension from all student activities for a period of not less than two weeks. 3. An evaluation for an acceptable drug or alcohol program. Second offense violators shall be subject to one or more of the following sanctions: 1. Punishment up to and including long term suspension. 2. Suspension from all student activities for a period of not less than one month. 3. A student placed on long term suspension under this policy may be readmitted on a probationary status if the student agrees to complete a drug/alcohol rehabilitation program. Third and subsequent offences shall be subject to one or more of the following sanctions: 1. A punishment up to and including expulsion from school. 2. Suspension from participation and attendance at all school activities for the year. Students who are suspended or expelled under the terms of this policy shall be afforded the due process rights contained in board policies. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the ability of the district to take other disciplinary action against the student in accordance with other policies governing student discipline.

Maintaining drug-free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the district's students. The possession, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students at school, on or in school property, or at school sponsored activities or events is prohibited. Student Conduct As a condition of continued enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the terms of this policy. Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, sell, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit drugs, controlled substances or alcoholic beverages at school, on or in school district property, or at any school activity. Any student violating the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials, and will be subject to district discipline which may include suspension and/or expulsion. Students who are suspended or expelled under the terms of this policy will be afforded the due process rights contained in board policies and Kansas statutes, K.S.A. 72-8901, et seq. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the ability of the district to take other disciplinary action against the student in accordance with other policies governing student discipline. If a student agrees to enter and complete a drug education or rehabilitation program, the cost of such program will be borne by the student and his or her parents. A list of available programs along with names and addresses of contact persons for each

13 program is on file with the board clerk. Parents or students should contact the directors of the programs to determine the cost and length of the program. A copy of this policy will be provided to all students and the parents of all students. Parents of all students will be notified that compliance with this policy is mandatory.

Revised: 9/2008, 9/2012

COMMUNICATION/GRADES

Parent Teacher Conferences Parent/teacher conferences are planned for all students once each semester; during the first nine week period and the third nine week period. Parents may also call the school to schedule a conference with the team whenever a need arises. Remember to visit our website (www.newton.k12.ks.us/sch/cms) to find e-mail addresses for all staff members. CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR CONTACT INFORMATION It is important that the school be able to reach parents or guardians of students in case of emergency or to mail home information. Please keep this information current by notifying our office of any changes. It is important that we have emergency contact information as well in case your child is ill, hurt, or involved in a disciplinary action. USE OF SCHOOL PHONES Office telephones are for business use primarily. Students will be given 24 hour notice of detentions, so there should be few reasons why students need to call parents to arrange rides. Plans for after school activities need to be made at home. We will assist your children but do not expect students to regularly use the phone at the end of the school day. Honor Roll Policy A student must be enrolled in a minimum of seven (7) units per day unless excused from physical education for health reasons. Principal’s Honor Roll shall consist of students whose grade point average is 3.50 or higher. Principal’s Honorable Mention shall consist of students whose grade point average is 3.00 to 3.49. A grade of “D” or lower in any subject disqualifies a student for both honor roll and of each semester.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS Students and parents will have available formal records of their child’s grades approximately every four-five weeks on eight occasions throughout the school year. Parents are also welcome to call teachers during planning periods, before school or after school to inquire about their child’s progress. With technology, mailing progress reports are no longer necessary. Parents can check online. The final grade card will be mailed home approximately one week after the end of the school year provided the textbooks, library books, and other school items checked out to the student have been returned. Fees for lost books or fines must be paid prior to the grade cards being released. In addition, all parents will receive a “User ID” and “password” to have access to school information, including teacher grade books through INFINITE CAMPUS. This system allows parents to access records related to attendance, discipline and current grades. The system will reflect an accurate record of current student academic progress. INFINITE CAMPUS CAN BE ACCESSED ON OUR SCHOOL’S WEBSITE www.newton.k12.ks.us/sch/cms or at www.newton.k12.ks.us, the district website.

PARENT PORTAL ACCESS

Infinite Campus is the student information system used by Newton USD 373 schools. One of the features of Infinite Campus is the parent portal. Using a school-issued activation code, legal parents/guardians can access student attendance, grades, assignments, members, or separate portal accounts may be created upon request. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is accessed through the Newton USD 373 website, www.newton.k12.ks.us> Infinite Campus>Infinite Campus Portal Link. A tutorial is available at the Infinite Campus Portal Link for instructions on how to use the portal. We are also more than happy to have parents stop in for personal assistance or demonstration. This tool is a wonderful way to be informed about your children. For more information on how to obtain a portal activation code, or if you have an existing parent portal account and

14 need assistance, please contact our office at 284-6260. Infinite Campus can also be accessed on our school’s website www.newton.k12.ks.us/sch/cms. HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework is an essential part of the school program at CMS. The quality and quantity of the homework assignment will vary and relate to the content of classroom instruction and shall supplement its purpose and objectives We believe that supporting students to succeed is our mission. We do not believe in allowing students the choice to fail. When assignments are made, it is the expectation that those assignments be turned in when they are due. Frequently, students are provided in class time to work on assignments so many students will not have excessive homework if they choose to use time wisely during the school day. Partial credit may be given for late assignments. There are opportunities for students to improve their grades. Even the most responsible students make mistakes, so students will be given one "Oops Pass" per core class for each quarter. This pass will allow students to receive full credit for one late assignment in each of his/her core classes (Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Writing and Technology). To receive full credit, the pass must be attached to the assignment when it is handed in and turned in before the end of the unit/chapter of study. Full credit will be refused to students attaching passes that are not complete (for example, a pass where the original class name has been torn off). Following an excused absence, all students are allowed two calendar days to complete assigned work for the first day absent, and one calendar day for each subsequent day of absence. For example, if a student misses school on Tuesday, then returns on Wednesday, all work must be turned in by Friday. Students are responsible to ask for the work they have missed or to comply with individual teacher expectations to collect work or get questions answered if they miss the initial instruction. Students need to be held accountable for getting their homework before they leave for any school sponsored activity (sports, contests, music practice, etc). Students are to get homework before school sponsored events. Failure to comply with this expectation could lead to a failing grade supported by the office.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance at school is important for a student’s success. Students are expected to be at school every day and report to class on time. This is a legal obligation as well as a school expectation. Tardies Late arrival to school is always discouraged. However, we realize that circumstances beyond your control can sometimes cause a student to be tardy to school. Because of this, the following tardy policy has been established: Students are allotted four ‘free tardies’ each quarter. Beginning with the fifth tardy, students will be assigned to serve 20 minutes per tardy during Saturday School. A minimum of 30 minutes will be assigned. Absences Students are expected to attend school full time except in the cases of illness or extreme family emergency. Parents are asked to notify the school office (284-6260) before 9:00 a.m. in the event a student must be absent from school. In addition, parents are asked to send a note to school stating why the student did not report to school. It is essential that a doctor note be provided when students miss three or more consecutive days. Kansas statutes define truancy as three consecutive days of unexcused absences, five days in a semester, seven days in a year or 35 hours. Once these guidelines are met, we are diligent in reporting the names of our students to SRS and/or the district attorney’s office. Please note also that students are required by law to provide a medical note if returning to school following an absence of three consecutive days or whenever doctor’s notes are available. We encourage families to provide medical documentation for all time that is missed after seven days of absence. Once students accumulate 12-15 absences, we will no longer excuse students based on only a parental phone call; we will require a doctor’s note. If a significant health concern is not documented, we will report excessive absences to appropriate authorities. Parents will be notified to pick up students if they have a temperature or have been injured. Anyone with a temperature of 100 or higher cannot remain in school. We do encourage that you keep children home if they are running a fever of 100.0 or higher or have vomited within 8 hours. Children may return to school after being

15 fever-free for 24 hours, without the use of anti fever medication. When diagnosed with contagious conditions such as ‘pink eye’ or ‘strep throat,’ they may return after 24 hours of prescribed antibiotic treatment. Check Out From School In those cases where a parent’s request for dismissal during the school day is granted, the student must sign out in the office. Parents are asked to send a note requesting that their child be permitted to sign-out as in advance whenever possible. The student should present this note to the office at the beginning of the school day. Without prior notice from a parent or guardian, school officials will not permit a student to sign out, except in emergencies. If a student returns to school on the same day, the student must sign back in. Check-out for Medical appointments or illness Students with medical appointments should bring a note to school and present it before class begins in the morning. The student should then keep the note to show the teacher at the time of check out. The student will turn the note in to the office at the time they leave school. Students who become ill during the day must check out through the office. No student will be permitted to excuse themselves for health reasons. Strict enforcement of this rule is necessary for the protection of all students. No student is permitted to leave school for any reason during school hours without prior approval from office personnel. Students who do so will face disciplinary action. Excuse for contagious diseases A physician’s permit may be required for readmission of a student after having an illness. Since the student will be returning directly to the classroom after an absence, it will be necessary for the teacher to check with the office to see if a permit will be required for that student. The nurse will be available if there is any question. Medication guidelines ALL medications must be checked by the school nurse. Prescription medication must be accompanied by a written order from the doctor, as well as a parental signature. This includes inhalers that are self- administered. Non-prescription medication must have a note signed by parents. This includes cough drops, Tylenol, etc. In order to assure safety for all students, please keep in mind that disciplinary actions will be taken whenever a student has ‘pills’ in pockets, trappers, purses, etc. All medications must be in the original container and labeled with the student’s name. We will gladly dispense medication, as needed, to students in our health office.

FEES Payment for all textbook fees are due at the time of enrollment, and payment for all other student fees are due at the time of purchase. USD 373 is contracted with CCM Enterprises of Wichita, KS, to handle collections on unpaid accounts. Unpaid fees may include balances owed for school meals, textbook fees and materials, pay- for-participation fees, lost or damaged books, and other miscellaneous fees. Additional charges will apply to accounts submitted for collection. Parents contacted by CCM Enterprises regarding past due accounts should correspond with CCM Enterprises at 316-612-9140 to resolve account balances. For general information and/or questions regarding the collection of past due accounts, contact Kim Fiessinger at 316-284-6217.

HARVEY COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE Newton USD #373 is a member of the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative. Questions pertaining to programs offered through the cooperative and based on the Chisholm Middle School campus may be referred to the principal’s office. Students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in all extra- curricular and non-academic services and activities. A copy of procedural safeguards and Parent’s Rights in Special Education is available through the building principal or the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative. For Hearing/Speech disabled TDD users, dial the Kansas Relay Center toll-free number 1-800-766-3777. Calls handled by the Relay Center are strictly confidential. The Relay operator will voice to the hearing person the TDD user’s message, then type back to the TDD the hearing person’s words. The Harvey County Special Education Cooperative provides services to children with disabilities ages birth through 21. For more information, call 316-284-6580. It is the policy of the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative to forward education records, on request, to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

16 Amendment to Chisholm Middle School Handbook for 2013-2014

(This is new information added to the handbook presented to BOE on 5-13-13)

Transfer students Students transferring to Chisholm Middle School from an accredited school will be enrolled in classes and credit given for grades from the previous school based on transcript or grade reports accurate to the time of transfer, recommendations, and administrative discretion or approval. Students transferring to Chisholm Middle School from non-accredited schools, including home schools, will have their transcripts or grade reports reviewed by a committee of licensed staff members and recommendations given to support credit given for transfer grades to be used in computing grades for grading periods and for the year at Chisholm Middle School.

Extra- curricular participation: New students who wish to represent Chisholm Middle School by participating in extra-curricular athletics and/or activities supported by the Kansas State High School Activities Association must be full time students enrolled in Newton schools. A full time student is defined as a student enrolled in seven courses each semester. The courses selected must be a mix of core (English, math, science and social science) and elective courses. In addition, these students must remain in good standing as defined by the KSHSAA and USD 373. Exceptions may be granted only when approved by the Chisholm Middle School principal and the superintendent.

Co-curricular participation: New students who wish to represent Chisholm Middle School by participating in co-curricular activities, such as drama, debate, forensics or music, supported by the Kansas State High School Activities Association must meet the minimum KSHSAA guidelines, enrolling in at least five classes. The students must also remain in good standing as defined by the KSHSAA and USD 373.

Students must be enrolled in at least seven classes (excluding MTSS) which are a mix of core (English, math, science and social science) and elective courses to participate in school activities such as dances, field trips, programs, and end of year activities at Chisholm Middle School.

History of Newton Newton High School Newton is located 18 miles north of Wichita on Interstate 135 in the south central portion of Kansas in Harvey County. The city was established in 1871. A group of Student Handbook Santa Fe Railroad stockholders named the town after their hometown of Newton, 2013-14 Massachusetts.About 19,500 people live in Newton. The railroad, Mennonite, Mexican and African American cultures have blended to create a diverse community. Its heritage is celebrated with memorials, architecture and civic events. 900 W 12th There is a good reason why Newton High School students, staff and fans call Newton KS 67114 themselves the Railroaders. In 1872 the western terminal for the Atchison, Topeka 316.284.6280 and Santa Fe Railway and the railhead for the Chisholm Trail were established at Newton. Many cattle drives ended in Newton and the town’s early days were rough www.newton.k12.ks.us/sch/nhs and rowdy. ACT School Code172175

The Newton Station and the old Railroad Savings and Loan Building, which is now The Mission of NHS is to create and maintain a learning environment that called 500 Main Place, stand across from each other on Fifth and Main streets. They ensures every student will attain a high level of growth and achievement, have been restored and maintained as brick-and-mortar examples of Newton’s verified by objective measures, supported by timely/appropriate teaching historic connection to the railroad’s heyday. Railroads that serve Newton today strategies and individual guidance. include the Union Pacific and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe. Amtrak still stops and picks up passengers at the Newton Station. Principal – Roger Erickson Adm. Secretary – Marlene Skinner Asst Principal – Greg Dietz Attendance – Pauline Salas Mennonites began to immigrate to Newton from Russia in the 1870s to avoid Asst Principal – Lisa Moore Bookkeeper – Verlene Keazer religious persecution. Today the Newton area has one of the largest Mennonite Asst Principal – Don Cameron Receptionist – Casandra Carrion populations in the country. Their influence can be seen throughout the town. Bernard Athletic Director – Brian Engelken Registrar – Tammy Shirley Warkentin’s home on First Street and the Old Mill on Main Street are historic Athletic Secretary – Michelle Bergquist Custodial Staff – Mary Glenn reminders of the Mennonite introduction of Turkey Red Wheat to Kansas, a CT Director – Joanelle Lucas Maintenance Staff – Bryce Woelk contribution that helped the state become the nation’s breadbasket. Bethel College, See Staff Directory on p. 16 for staff contact information a liberal arts Mennonite school located in North Newton, adds to the rich cultural climate of the area.

Migrant workers from Mexico began arriving in Newton in the early 1900s. The Santa Fe Railroad recruited them from border towns in Texas. Railroad jobs offered them a good opportunity for a better life. At first, the workers came for the spring, summer This agenda belongs to: and fall months, returning to Mexico in the winter. Eventually, they brought their families with them and became permanent residents. They also brought with them the Mexican version of the Catholic religion, which plays a major role in their Student ______community life. Over time, Hispanic citizens have become teachers, lawyers, doctors and much more. Today, Newton’s Hispanic citizens are fully integrated into and an Grade ___ Seminar teacher ______important part of the community.

For more information about Newton, visit the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.infonewtonks.com and the Harvey County Historical Society Web Newton USD 373 does not discriminate on the basis of race, site at www.hchm.org/. color, creed, national origin, sex, age or disability in its educational programs or the activities it sponsors.

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To do the following: NHS phone is 316.284.6280: circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes racial harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable student conduct may or may not constitute Call in an illness (parents) ...... Attendance Clerk at extension 1118 racial harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not Check breakfast and lunch menus ...... www.newton.k12.ks.us constitute harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct.The discipline of a student for violation of any provision of the code of Contact a guidance counselor ...... Mr. Cooper at ext. 1136 (Room 11-136) student conduct may be enhanced if the conduct is racially motivated. Mrs. Crittenden, ext. 1155 (Rm 11-155) Miss Dutton, ext. 1156 (Rm 11-156) An employee who witnesses an act of racial harassment shall report the incident to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of racial Course requests ...... your student should speak to their harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School Guidance Counselor administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of racial harassment may also face disciplinary action. Transcript questions ...... Contact the Registrar at ext. 1137 orRm When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the 11-137 compliance coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or SRS authorities. (See GAAD). To the extent possible confidentiality Disciplinary concerns ...... Speak to your Principal or contact will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for Class of 2014 – Mr. Cameron x1125 confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough Class of 2015 – Mr. Dietzx1128 investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the Class of 2016 –Mrs. Moore x1132 accused. The filing of a complaint or otherwise reporting racial harassment shall not Class of 2017 - Mr. Erickson x1122 reflect upon the student’s status or grades. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation of Obtain student information access ...... Contact the Administrative Secretary at a racial harassment complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to ext.1122 or Rm 11-122 immediate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion for a student or NHS utilizes a program titled, “Infinite Campus” – Contact your teacher if termination of employment for an employee. False or malicious complaints of racial information needs to be updated harassment may result in corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant. A summary of this policy and related materials shall be available in each district facility. E-mail your teachers ...... first name.last name followed by @usd373.org The policy shall also be published in student, parent and employee handbooks as [email protected] directed by the district compliance coordinator. See Staff Directory pp. 16-19

Speak with your teachers ...... See “Communication” section for Bullying Policy (JDDC, Approved 9-08) teacher extensions or check on the web: newton.k12.ks.us/sch/nhs USD #373 prohibits bullying and cyber-bullying in any form, including electronic means, on or while using school property, in a school vehicle or at a school- Career and Technical Education ...... C & T Director at ext. 2907 sponsored activity or event. The administration shall propose, and the board shall review and approve a plan to address bullying on school property, in a school vehicle HableEspanolsoliemente? ...... Attendance secretary at ext. 1118 or at a school-sponsored activity or event.

Remember: The plan shall include provisions for the training and education of staff members and students and shall include appropriate community involvement as approved by the Parent excused absences per year ...... 12 school days board. Students who have bullied others in violation of this policy may be subject to Unexcused absence ...... 15 minutes or more of a school day disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and expulsion. If appropriate, Activity participation ...... Absent less than 45 minutes students who violate the bullying prohibition shall be reported to local law School start time ...... 7:55 a.m. DAILY (7 am zero hour) enforcement. Check out ...... All students must check out through the administrative office prior to leaving school during the academic day

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Racial Harassment (detailed) INTRODUCTION The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment, free from discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color or national origin. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of Newton High School is an academic institution dedicated to race, color or national origin (“racial harassment”) shall not be tolerated in the school providing students outstanding opportunities and experiences to district. Racial harassment of employees or students of the district by board prepare them to function successfully following high school graduation. members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly Staff members at NHS strive to provide excellent instruction and prohibited. Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color enriching extra-curricular activities for students. Students are or national originunder Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the encouraged to work cooperatively with all staff members in order to take Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of racial harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs or advantage of available programs and learn to function effectively in an events. Racial harassment against individual associated with the school is appropriate manner in a variety of settings. prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds. It shall be a Instructional strategies, assignments, extra-curricular activities, violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to clubs, programming options, grading practices, student conduct, the racially harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be violated for any employees to discourage a student from filing a attendance policy and all other aspects of the instructional programs of complaint, or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged NHS are designed to be of a consistently outstanding quality. Student under the provisions of this policy. expectations promote consistent attendance and positive behavior while providing a studious approach to academics and learning. Racial Harassment is racially motivated conduct which: . Affords a student different treatment, solely on the basis of race, color or Please contact the appropriate staff member with questions as national origin, in a manner which interferes with or limits the ability of the needed. Students are encouraged to learn how to advocate for student to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of themselves in an effort to prepare for post-secondary education, work, the school; and other endeavors after high school. If a student is struggling in a . Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect class or activity, they should speak with their teacher or coach. In of creating a hostile academic environment; or disciplinary matters, parents are encouraged to listen to their student’s . Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect account and then clarify by speaking with the teacher. If concerns still of interfering with a student’s academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school. exist, contact the appropriate staff member. We look forward to working with and helping all students become Racial harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written graphic successful academically and personally! – NHS Staff material. The district encourages all victims of racial harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district ALMA MATER will promptly investigate all compliance of racial harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment. Any student who believes he or she has been subject to racial harassment or has witnessed an act of alleged racial Where trails meet and friendships grow harassment, should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, There’s a school I know, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. With a spirit proud and bold, Any school employee who receives a complaint of racial harassment from a student Fighting for the Black and Gold. shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building Upward, onward, ever forward, principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district Lift your banners high compliance coordinator. The building principal shall discuss the complaint with the Hail to thee, our alma Mater, student to determine if it can be resolved. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal Hail, all hail, to Newton High! complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure. Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the

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This agenda is divided into the following sections for ease in Drug Free Schools (JDDA-R) As a condition of continued enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the finding useful information quickly: terms of this policy. Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use illicit drugs, controlled substances, or alcoholic beverages on school district property, or at any school activity. Any student violating the terms of this policy shall be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials, and shall be subject to the following sanctions: 1. First Offense – A first-time violator shall be subject to the following sanctions: Handbook sections a. A punishment up to and including long-term suspension/expulsion. b. Suspension from all student activities for a period deemed appropriate by the administration. 2. Second Offense – A second-time violator shall be subject to the following sanctions: Academics p. 5 a. A punishment up to and including long-term suspension; b. Suspension from all student activities for a period deemed appropriate by the administration. c. A student placed on long-term suspension under this policy may be Activities p. 9 readmitted on a probationary status if the student agrees to complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. (Name(s) of acceptable programs are on file with the board clerk.) 3. Third and Subsequent Offenses – A student who violates the terms of this policy Student Services p. 13 for the third time, and any subsequent violations, shall be subject to the following sanctions: a. A punishment up to and including expulsion from school for the remainder of the school year; Communication p. 16 b. Suspension from participation and attendance at all school activities for the year. c. A student who is expelled from school under the terms of this policy may be readmitted during the term of the expulsion only if the student has Bell Schedule p. 20 completed a drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation program at an acceptable program. Students who are suspended or expelled under the terms of this policy will be afforded the due process rights contained in board policies and Kansas statues, K.S.A. 72-8901, et seq. Nothing in this Attendance p. 21 policy is intended to diminish the ability of the district to take other disciplinary action against the student in accordance with other policies governing student discipline. In the event a student agrees to enter into and complete a drug education or rehabilitation program, the cost of such Conduct p. 22 program shall be the responsibility of the student and his or her parents. Drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs are available for students of the district. A list of available programs, along with names and addresses of contact persons for the program is on file with the board clerk. Miscellaneous p. 30 Parents or students should contact the directors of the programs to determine the cost and length of the program. A copy of this policy and a list of available drug and alcohol counseling programs shall be provided to all students and all parents of all students. Parents of all students shall be notified that compliance with this policy is mandatory.

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c. The right of the student or pupil to be informed of the basis for the ACADEMICS accusation, and the right of the student or pupil to make statements in defense or mitigation of the charges or accusations. As a Railroader you will have access to quality opportunities designed to 3. A short-term suspension may be imposed upon a pupil or student forthwith, prepare you for post-secondary education or employment. Each successfully and without affording the pupil or student or the parents or guardians of the completed course counts as .5 (one-half) credit per semester (Aug-Dec or pupil a hearing if the presence of the pupil or student endangers other Jan-May). Students enroll in 7 courses plus Seminar (.25 credit per year) persons or property or substantially disrupts, impedes or interferes with the each semester, and may earn 7.25 credits in an academic year. Limited operation of the school. A written notice of any short term suspension options exist for additional coursework. and the reason therefore shall be given to the pupil or student involved and to the parents or guardians thereof within 24 hours after the suspension has been imposed and, in the event the pupil or student has not been Twenty-four (24) total credits are required for a standard NHS diploma with afforded a hearing prior to any short term suspension, an informal hearing specific requirements by subject area listed below: shall be provided as soon thereafter as practicable but in no event later Subject Credits needed than 72 hours after such short term suspension has been imposed. Mathematics 3 4. No suspension for an extended term and no expulsion shall be Science 3 imposed upon a pupil or student until an opportunity for a formal hearing on the suspension or expulsion shall be afforded to the pupil or student. A English 4 written notice of any proposal to suspend for an extended term or to expel Social Studies 3 from school, and the charges upon which the proposal is based shall be given to the pupil or student proposed to be suspended or expelled from Speech/Communication .5 school, and to the parents or guardians of the pupil. Any notice of a Physical Education 1.5 proposal to suspend for an extended term or to expel from school shall Fine Arts 1 state the time, date and place that the pupil or student will be afforded an opportunity for a formal hearing, and that failure of the pupil and the pupil’s Computer Tech (Classes of 2014-16) 1 parents or guardians to attend the hearing will result in a waiver of the Comp App / Financial Management (2017) .5 each pupil’s opportunity for the hearing. The hearing shall be held not later than 10 days after the date of the notice. The notice shall be accompanied by a Electives 7 copy of this act and the regulations of the board of education adopted Minimum credits for graduation 24 under K.S.A. 72-8903, and amendments thereto.

Various courses count toward the Fine Arts requirement:

All world languages All music courses Woods courses Graduation: To participate in graduation, seniors must complete all credit requirements and the Senior Exit Portfolio. Debate, Forensics Various FACS courses Engineering courses Media courses Journalism courses Architecture courses Unpaid fees: Fees must be paid prior to a student receiving their diploma. Payment for all fees is due at the time of enrollment or purchase. USD 373 contracts with Art Basics Drama Pre-Voc Welding CCM Enterprises of Wichita (316.612.9140) to handle collections on unpaid Intro to Theater Machine Technology Welding Technology accounts. For general information, contact Kim Fiessinger at 316.284.6217.

Emergency drills: Required fire, tornado, and crisis drills are held as required during Academic Letter: Academic letters may be earnedthrough a GPA of 3.5 or the academic day throughout the year. Students are expected to cooperate with staff better for an entire school year (full-time students only). GPAs are not st rd during all drills. rounded. Seniors are recognized using their 1 semester and 3 quarter grades. (Levels: 3.5 = Bronze, 3.7 = Silver, 3.9 = Gold) Dances: NHS hosts several optional dances throughout the school year. Guidelines and expectations will be published through student announcement prior to each event. Senior Exit Portfolio: An exit portfolio is currently required for graduation.

Students begin working on their portfolio during theirfreshman year.

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Classification of Students (as of August 1): MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOL POLICIES/RULES Freshman 0 to 4.75 credits A. Legal Authority for Suspension and Expulsion (K.S.A. 72-8901 et seq. as Sophomore 5 to 10.75 credits amended) 1. The Board of Education of any school district may suspend or expel, or by Junior 11 to 16.75 credits regulations authorize any certified employee or committee of certificated Senior 17 or more credits employees to suspend or expel, any student or pupil guilty of any of the following: College Coursework: Junior or senior students may take college courses for a. Willful violation of any published regulation for student dual credit (high school and college). Check with your guidance counselor to b. conduct adopted or approved by the Board of Education, or Conduct determine if a course satisfies NHS requirements. which substantially disrupts, impedes or interferes with the operation of any public school, or Early graduation: It is possible for students to graduate in 3.5 years. c. Conduct which substantially impinges upon or invades the rights of others, or Students are encouraged to consult their parents before seeing their d. Conduct which has resulted in conviction of the pupil or students of guidance counselor regarding early graduation. Students are encouraged to any offense specified in Chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated take advantage of all opportunities offered at NHS. or any criminal statute of the United States, or e. Disobedience of any order of a teacher, peace officer, school security Gold Card: Students who earn a GPA of 4.0 in a semester will receive a card officer or other school authority, when such disobedience can that grants them free admission to some athletic events, dances (excluding reasonably be anticipated to result in disorder, disruption, or Prom), and concerts for the following semester. f. interference with the operation of any public school or substantial material impingement upon or invasion of the rights of others. Honors Diploma: Students may graduate with honors by completing the B. Suspended Students Students who are suspended from school are not to attend any school activity or following: to be on school or U.S.D. 373 property.  3.5 GPA or better and at least 24 credits  Completion of the Kansas Scholar’s Curriculum (see p. 8) C. False Emergency Alarm  4 English, 4 math, 4 science (through Physics), 3 social science, 2 If the school day is disrupted by a false emergency alarm, such as fire alarm or foreign language, and 1 computer technology (Apps/Fin Man) bomb threat, additional time will be added to the school day to make up the  Valedictorian and salutatorian selected from honors graduates time lost due to the false alarm. Those persons responsible for the false alarm will be subject to expulsion from school and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. Honor Roll: Academic achievement recognition may be earnedeach quarter by earning a GPA of 3.5+ and passing all courses with a C or better. D. K.S.A. 72-8902 Section 1. K.S.A. 1982 Supp. 72-8902 is hereby amended to read as follows: National Honor Society: This is a prestigious honor for students who fulfill 1. A suspension may be for a short term not exceeding ten school days, or for the following: an extended term not exceeding 90 school days. An expulsion may be for a  Must be a junior or senior with a 3.7 GPA or better term not exceeding 186 school days. If a suspension or  Complete the Leadership Survey showing membership in 3 expulsion is for a term exceeding the number of school days remaining in the school year, any remaining part of the term of the suspension or organizations during high school years (in or outside of school) expulsion may be applied to the succeeding school year.  Attained officer or major committee member status in one 2. Except as authorized in subsection I, no suspension for a short term shall organization and received an honor or award during high school be imposed upon a pupil or student without giving the pupil or student  Complete the service survey, including at least 3 service projects notice of the charges and affording the pupil or student a hearing thereon.  Complete Honors English III, AP or Honors English IV, 4 science The notice may be oral or written and the hearing may be held immediately (upper level), 4 math (upper level), and 2 (same) world language thereafter. The hearing may be conducted informally but shall include the following procedural due process requirements:  Submit 5 character references; 3 from certified educational a. The right of the student or pupil to be present at the hearing, and personnel (teachers, counselors, administrators) b. The right of the student or pupil to be informed of the charges and

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MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES AND INFORMATION NCAA/NAIA Athletic Scholarships for outstanding student-athletes: The governing bodiesfor these organizations set specific and high standards for SEXUAL HARASSMENT (detailed explanation) students to meet in order to receive financial aid. Students should consult U.S.D. #373 is committed to providing a positive learning and working environment their counselor for additional information. Prospective students should for its students and employees and will not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual register with each organization during their Junior year. violence. Sexual harassment is illegal and will not be tolerated in the school district. It is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and may constitute sexual abuse under Kansas statutes. Seminar: Seminar provides an opportunity for students to complete This policy applies to males and females, and includes same sex homework, make up missed schoolwork, complete projects, participate in harassment. This policy is applicable to students while on school premises and while club activities and meetings, and seek assistance from teachers for more participating in off-campus school sponsored activities. Sexual harassment of intensive individual or small group instruction. Seminar is a Pass/Fail students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support course worth one-quarter (.25) credit per year. A 75% score or better is personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with needed to earn Seminar credit. Students must be present and productive to the school district is strictly prohibited. earn credit in Seminar. Deductions will be made for ALL absences with the Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or exception of school activities and doctor’s notes. If a student must miss other inappropriate oral, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: 1. Submission to such conduct is made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition school time, missing Seminar is preferable to regular classes. Parents are of an individual’s education. encouraged to schedule appointments after the school day ends as Seminar 2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for is a very important component of the academic day. academic decisions affecting that individual. 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s school Seminar expectations: performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.  Read Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to: verbal or written  Complete schoolwork, participate in clubs, seek academic harassment or abuse, including teasing, jokes, posters, graffiti, pictures or cartoons; written notes, letters, or computer messages of a sexual nature; assistance, make up missed work pressure for sexual activity; remarks with sexual or demeaning implication;  Students must receive written permission to travel during Seminar unwelcome touching, patting, pinching, hugging, or brushing against another’s  Students must return to Seminar at or before 3:05 p.m. body; unwelcome following or stalking; suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats or promises concerning Student-Athletesare students first and athletes second. All students a student’s grades, participation in extra-curricular or other activities, sexual representing NHS through activities governed by the KSHSAA must be assault or battery as defined by current law. The fact that someone did not enrolled as full-time students and pass 5 courses in the previous semester. intend to sexually harass an individual is generally not considered a defense to a

complaint of sexual harassment. In most cases, it is the effect and characteristics of the behavior that determine if the behavior constitutes sexual Transcript: A transcript is an official record of all semester grades earned by harassment. When acts of sexual harassment or other violations of this policy a student. This document also includes assessment and test scores, for are substantiated, appropriate action will be taken against the individual. example, the ACT and/or SAT. Only semester grades appear on a transcript. Disciplinary actions will be taken according to the district’s discipline plan. A semester course normally equals one-half (.5) credit. NHS utilizes Infinite Individuals who harass may be held personally liable under civil suits. Any Campus software for grade checks and transcript printing. student may file a formal complaint of sexual harassment with any staff member. Complaints must be put in writing and addressed to an administrator. Transfer students: Students transferring to NHS from an accredited school Please see any teacher or administrator for the form needed to file a complaint. will receive credit based on their transcript.

Co-curricular activity participation requires meeting KSHSAA guidelines and being in good standing as a NHS student.

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minimum academic requirements in order matically qualifies students to attend ESU, FHSU, KSU, KU, PSU, or WSU 35 top third of their class and earn a 2.0 on complishment noted on their diploma. diploma. on their noted complishment -2: A A A A A A A A A A gious organization open to qualified 24+ 24+ 24+ Must Must Sem A Sem A 30 Credits Top half Top half graduate graduate Graduate 2:30 -2:35 2:30 -2:35 2:

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Seminar Travel Details ACTIVITIES

Fall Semester – Seminar travel details Five types of activities are offered: Period Teacher Pre-sign? Time Initials  Athletics (Interscholastic) 1 ______Y/N A / B ______ Activities (Interscholastic: music, Scholar’s Bowl, forensics, and 2 ______Y/N A / B ______debate) 3 ______Y/N A / B ______ Theater / Drama 4 ______Y/N A / B ______ Student Council 5 ______Y/N A / B ______ Clubs 6 ______Y/N A / B ______

7 ______Y/N A / B ______Athletics: NHS offers all the available interscholastic athletics currently 8 ______Y/N A / B ______offered through the KSHSAA governing body:

Spring Semester – Seminar travel details Period Teacher Pre-sign? Time Initials Fall Winter Spring 1 ______Y/N A / B ______Cross Country B/G Basketball B/G Baseball B 2 ______Y/N A / B ______Football Bowling B/G Golf B 3 ______Y/N A / B ______Golf G Swimming B Soccer G 4 ______Y/N A / B ______Gymnastics G Wrestling Softball G 5 ______Y/N A / B ______Soccer B Swimming G 6 ______Y/N A / B ______Tennis G B = boys Tennis B 7 ______Y/N A / B ______Volleyball G G = girls Track B/G 8 ______Y/N A / B ______Cheerleading and Railiners (dance team) are also offered and are governed by KSHSAA. These squads support other teams and perform during the fall Grade Check – for use by teachers, coaches and/or parents and winter athletic seasons. At least five (5) subjects must be passed in the Math Eng Sci Hist Elec 1 Elec 2 Elec 3 previous semester in order to be eligible to compete in interscholastic Sept 1 ______athletics. Sept 15 ______Oct 1 ______Student-athletes must meet guidelines developed by the Athletic Oct 15 ______Department. Nov 1 ______Nov 15 ______Activitiesare offered in the following areas: Dec 1 ______Jan 15 ______Fall Winter Spring Feb 1 ______Music Music Music Feb 15 ______Debate Debate / Forensics Forensics Mar 1 ______Scholar’s Bowl Scholar’s Bowl Mar 15 ______Apr 1 ______Competition is also offered through RailerRobotics, FACS, FFA, Journalism, Apr 15 ______and Career & Technical programs May 1 ______League affiliation: NHS is a member of the KSHSAA and the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League. The league schools are (next page):

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Division 1 Schools Mascot Colors

Campus Colts Black, White, & Gold Derby Panthers Green and White

Hutchinson Salt Hawks Blue and Gold Maize Eagles Red and White Newton Railroaders Black and Gold Salina Central Mustangs Maroon and White

Salina South Cougars Green and Gold Friday 2 9 16 23 Black day Pds 1-2-3-5-7-8 30 Gold 1-2-4-6-7-8 Division 2 Schools Andover Trojans Blue and White Andover Central Jaguars Gold and Black

ArkansasCity Bulldogs Purple and Gold Goddard Lions Blue and White

Goddard – Eisenhower Tigers Blue and White Freshmen Orientation Maize South Mavericks Black and Gold 1-2-3-5-7-8 ValleyCenter Hornets Purple and Gold Thursday 1 8 15 22 29 Black Division 3 Schools Buhler Crusaders Maroon and White El Dorado Wildcats Black and Red

McPherson Bullpups Red and White (Sample Calendar) Mulvane Wildcats Red and White Rose Hill Rockets Red and White Winfield Vikings Blue and White

Division 4 Schools Wednesday 7 14 21 28 Gold 1-2-4-6-7-8 Andale Indians Black and Gold Augusta Orioles Orange and Black Circle Thunderbirds Blue and Gold

Clearwater Indians Blue and White Wichita Collegiate Crusaders Blue and White Wellington Crusaders Red, White & Gray

As a voluntary member of the KSHSAA, NHS pledges to uphold KSHSAA rules Tuesday 6 13 20 27 Black 1-2-3-5-7-8 regarding positive sportsmanship and the promotion of character. KSHSAA rules can be found at www.kshsaa.org. KSHSAA activities and sportsmanship expectations provide an arena for participants to grow, excel, understand, and value the concepts of sportsmanship and teamwork. All

actions are to be positive rather than negative or disrespectful. August 2013

Theater: The NHS theater department produces two plays per year.

Announcements will be made prior to tryouts. Students may gain experience Monday Black and Gold day schedule 5 12 19 26 Gold day Pds 1-2-4-6-7-8 in set design, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, acting, and directing(while having fun).

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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Student Council (STUCO): Up to seven (7) member officer/representatives per grade are elected by peers each school year. STUCO members share a Disabilities – Please contact the USD 373 compliance officer at 284.6200 if common Seminar class with their staff member-sponsor. you have questions regarding district compliance with Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. (see p. 15) NHS Student Council 2013-14

Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) – NHS was selected to participate in a President ...... Joseph McConnell school-to-career transition program for high school seniors for 2013-14. Vice-President ...... Hannah Carlgren “Jobs for America’s Graduates” is a non-profit organization dedicated to Secretary/Treasurer ...... Caitlyn Wedel helping young people by providing an array of counseling, employability skills development, career association, job development, and job placement Seniors (Class of 2014) services that will result in either a quality job leading to a career after President ...... Raymond Gallegos graduation and/or enrollment in a postsecondary education and training Vice-President ...... James Davis program. This program targets 25-30 high school seniors for training. Secretary/Treasurer ...... Megan Regier Class Representative ...... Chloe Denno Racial harassment – The board of education is committed to providing a Class Representative ...... Rebecca Schrag positive and productive working and learning environment, free from discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color or national Juniors (Class of 2015) origin. Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, President ...... Cameron Cassil color or national origin under Titles VI and VII Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Vice-President ...... Alex Rickard the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. Racial harassment will not be Secretary/Treasurer ...... Jerod Fox tolerated in the school district. All forms of racial harassment are prohibited Class Representative ...... Avery Anderson at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, Class Representative ...... Kaley Archer programs or events. (Refer to p. 38 for a more detailed explanation) Class Representative ...... Afton Moore Class Representative ...... Lauren Regier Safe School help line – A toll-free number is available for students and parents who wish to anonymously report safety issues. The KHPD safe Sophomores (Class of 2016) schools number is 1.877.626.8203. Another option is to call the local President ...... Calla Potluri School Resource Officer’s number and leave a message: 316.284.6280 Vice-President ...... Jaiden Ochoa x2109. Secretary/Treasurer ...... Jordan Wondra Class Representative ...... Aaron Carrillo Student handbook – This student handbook is designed to provide NHS Class Representative ...... Olivia Sailors students with basic information regarding school expectations and opportunities. Passes to leave class are also contained in this handbook. Freshmen (Class of 2017) – to be determined in August, 2013 Successful students will learn the expectations, see their administrator to President ...... clarify questions prior to a problem, and use the daily calendar section to Vice-President ...... plan homework and school activities. If you lose yourhandbook,you will Secretary/Treasurer ...... purchase a new one for $6.00 from the bookkeeper. Class Representative ...... Class Representative ...... Student identification badges/Lunch cards are used for a variety of Class Representative ...... functions, including paying for lunches and obtaining entry to some events. Class Representative ...... Students who lose their ID may purchase a new one for $5.00.

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Clubs are a great way to explore interests, have fun at school, and develop Verbal corrections leadership skills. Clubs are normally offered during Seminar, although some Student: ______Grade _____ clubs require class membership and completion of activities during class or Date Staff Initials Comments outside the school day.

Club list (subject to change) Art Club* Ground Self-defense RailerRobotics*** Azteca Club GSA (Gay Straight Scholars’ Bowl Bike Club Alliance) BPA (Business HOSA*(Health Sociedad Honoraria Professionals of Occupations Student Hispanica***(Spanish America) Association) Honor Society) Chess Club SocieteHonoraire De International Thespian Circle of Friends Francais***(French Society*** Club de Espanol* Honor Society)

DECA* (Marketing) Hobby Club Student Council**

Delta Epsilon Interact Club Phi***(German Honor Swing Dance Music Club Society) LERO (Law Drama Club Tri M Society***(Music Enforcement Related Do Crew Honor Society) Occupations) DeutscherVerein* Powerlifting Club VICA Machine Tech (German Club) FCA (Fellowship of National Honor VICA Automotive Christian Athletes) Society*** FCCLA Newspaper/Yearbook* VICA Welding Tech OFACS(Occupational FEA (Future Educators Family and Consumer Ultimate Frisbee Club of America) Sciences) FFA* (Future Farmers Pep Band* Writers Anonymous of America) YEK* (Youth Fitness Club Railer Ambassadors Entrepreneurs of French Club* Kansas) * Class enrollment ** Elected students *** Selected students required

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Outdoor Activities: Dress code rules for NHS students attending outdoor STUDENT SERVICES NHS activitieswill be modified from the normal school day expectations as needed. General rules for the beginning of the school year are as follows: NHS offers a range of services that students may utilize to enhance their  Gang indicia not allowed educational experience.  Shirts required  Clothing that advertises products illegal for minors to consume and/or Counseling Services: possess will not be allowed Freshmen (Class of 2017) Mr. Cooper, ext. 1136 Sophomores (Class of 2016) Divided alphabetically: Cooper A- Indoor Activities: Many indoor activities are held during the winter. All AVL G, Dutton H-Q, Crittenden R-Z and KSHSAA rules and guidelines will be adhered to regarding dress, Juniors (Class of 2015) Mrs. Crittenden, ext. 1155 sportsmanship, and conduct. Seniors (Class of 2014) Miss Dutton, ext. 1156

Performing Groups: Performing groups include but are not limited to the Counselors provide each student with the opportunity for assistance in Railiners (dance), Cheerleaders, Flag or Drill Team, athletic teams, drama academicsand utilizing the curriculum to explore their interests and performances, vocal and performing groups. The following are designed to abilities.Career and post-secondary planning and help with personal issues be general parameters for such groups: are also available.

 NFHSIA/KSHSAA dress rules will be followed. Course changes: Schedule changes are restricted to legitimate, educational  Additional items purchased by performing groups are subject to reasons and are to be made during prior to the start of the semester. approval (example: t-shirts with a message).  Clothing designed to be underwear will not be worn as outerwear. Grade reporting services: Grading periods are by quarters. Credit is earned  Shirts will be worn at practice. Sports bras will not be worn as by semester. Parents are encouraged to monitor their student’s academic outerwear. progress on-line, contact teachers, and attend Parent-Teacher conferences.  Uniform purchases are approved by the AD and the Principal Students may contact their teachers daily.

Period Start date End date 1st quarter August October 2nd quarter/1st semester October December 3rd quarter January March 4th quarter/2nd semester March May

Computer/Technology Services: Research and reference resources are available in the MediaCenter and Computer Lab. Computers are a tool, service and privilege to enhance and supplement the educational process. Use of the Internet by students requires a signed agreement on file. Use of computers inappropriately may result in suspension from their use. (see Student Conduct Expectations section)

Communication/Telephone Services: Students are encouraged to leave their cell phone in their automobile or locker during the school day.NHS has telephone lines available in the office for students to make calls as needed. Students do not need to have a cell phone or other electronic device at school and cell phones must not disruptteaching and/or learning. Parents are encouraged to call the NHS office rather than their student’s cell phone

Conduct Page 28 Student Services Page 13 directly, even in an emergency. Call to office slips are sent to classrooms Dress Code—NHS is an academic institution dedicated to helping students when students are asked to come to the office to receive messages or take prepare for life after high school. Dressing appropriately is a useful skill to care of other situations. have in, for example, a job. NHS students will be expected to participate cooperatively inan environment conducive to a serious and studious Early arrival / late departure: The staff understands that some students may approach to academic achievement and learning. have to be dropped early in the morning or wait for a ride after school. Students may wait in the Commons or locker sections. Students may not The following dress code is meant to be a starting point for the school year. loiter in unsupervised or academic areas without permission. Adaptations will be made by the NHS administration as needed. The following dress code expectations will apply to the normal school day and Food Services: NHS offers breakfast and lunch on school days. Students the following items will not be allowed: have several options: ala carte or up to 2 different lines/offerings. Students may put money on their lunch account before school or at break or pay cash . Belts (free hanging) in the ala carte line. Charges are not allowed. Lunches are divided into . Half-tops or any top that exposes the mid-section or back or low tops three 30 minute periods and students eat lunch during their 5th or 6th period that expose breast tissue classes. Students are excused by area of the campus to reduce disruptions to other classes. . Hats, caps, hoods, or other head apparel(remove at the door)

Health Services:NHS has a nurse available for students during school hours. . Messages – Clothing with sexual connotations, alcohol, tobacco, or drug Medication is not provided. By state law students must keep their advertisements, and/or symbols that are antagonistic or incite prescription medication in the nurse’s office and access per directions. (including but not limited to gore, nudity, profanity, anarchy symbols, violence, etc). Inappropriateness of a symbol will be determined by the Locker Services: Lockers assignments based on grade classification. administration Students who do not earn enough credits to progress with their class will . Skirts or shorts must clearly be longer than the fingertips with the arms continue to locker based on credits earned. extended to the side. Students are advised to choose shorts or skirts that obviously exceed fingertip length. Staff will determine appropriate Lunch charges: Lunches may not be charged. Students may not use their length. lunch card to pay for another student’s lunch and may not borrow another student’s lunch card. . Spikes or chains. Spikes or chains may scratch furniture and/or be used as a weapon. Administration will determine appropriateness. MediaCenter Services: The NHSMediaCenter maintains a balanced . Straps – All exposed straps must be at least 2 inches in width. Tank collection of fiction, non-fiction, reference books, and periodicals. tops with areas exposed under the armpits may not be worn.Strapless tops will not be allowed. Parking/Transportation Services: Student use of the school parking lot is a privilege which may be revoked. Users of the parking lot are subject to the . Sagging. The administration will determine what constitutes sagging. jurisdiction of USD 373 and the Newton Police Department (NPD).  Loitering in the parking lot is prohibited during the school day. . Tights, leggings, or “yoga” pants that cling so tightly to the body that they  The fire lane is a one-way street with a posted speed limit of 15 MPH. outline body parts.  Students may not park in reserved parking spaces.  At times a portion of the parking lot is reserved for the Marching Band. . Undershirts or any type of clothing designed to be worn as an undergarment/ underwear as well as shirts or tanktops that expose Special Education Services: USD 373 is a member of the Harvey County armpits (armpit tissue) Special Education Co-op. The HCSEC provides services to children with . Other items as deemed inappropriate will be determined on an as disabilities, age birth to 21. Their office can be reached at 316.284.6580. needed basis by the administration Additional information may be obtained from each school office. A copy of

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 Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual “Procedural Safeguards and Parent’s Rights in Special Education” is favors, or other inappropriate oral, written or physical conduct of a sexual available through the Principal or the special education office located at nature. Sexual harassment is illegal, will not be tolerated, and is a McKinley Administrative Center, 308 E First, Newton. violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and may constitute sexual abuse under Kansas Hearing/Speech Disabled TDD users may dial the Kansas Relay Center toll statues. (see p. 34 for a detailed explanation) free at 800.766.3777. These calls are confidential. Students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in all extra-curricular and  Soft skills: The following soft skills will be emphasized: non-academic services and activities. o Punctuality – Students will not be allowed to disrupt teaching and learning by entering class late Identification, Evaluation, and Placement services (Section 504 of the o Appropriate dress and/or speech for a school environment Rehabilitation Act of 1973): Parents have the right to: o Appropriate use of electronic devices 1. Have your child take part in and receive benefits from public o Appropriate use of parking services – Students will not park in education programs without discrimination because of his/her reserved stalls (if there’s a mark…you don’t park) disabling condition.  “Weapon“ is defined as any object that can reasonably be considered a 2. Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law potential weapon or destructive device or any facsimile of a weapon on 3. Receive notice with respect to identification, evaluation, or school grounds. While a weapon can take the form of an item that is not placement of your child. meant to be a weapon, certain items are specifically designated as 4. Have your child receive a free appropriate public education. This weapons and cannot be brought onto school grounds or to school events. includes the right to be educated with no-disabled students to the These include, but are not limited to, firearms, stun guns, sand clubs, maximum extent appropriate. It also includes the right to have the metal knuckles, chains, and/or knives. Students may be suspended up to school district make reasonable accommodations to allow your child 10 school days pending an expulsion hearing for (a) bringing a weapon an equal opportunity to participate in school and school-related onto school grounds or to an event or (b) using an item as a weapon to activities. inflict harm on another person. Other examples include, but are not limited to, belts, pencils, files, compasses, chains, laser pointers, and/or 5. Have your child educated in facilities and receive services scissors. comparable to those provided non-disabled students. 6. Have your child receive special education and related services if  “Dangerous devices” include but are not limited to knives with a blade she/he is found to be eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities length of less than 2.5 inches, fireworks, and other items determined by Education Act (I.D.E.A.PL. 94-147). the administration to be dangerous but do not meet the criteria to be considered a weapon. 7. Have evaluations, educational, and placement decisions made based upon a variety of information sources, and by persons who Rules, consequences, and/or decisions necessary to regulate or address any know the student, the evaluation data, and placement options. condition not specifically mentioned in the student handbook will be made by the NHS administration as needed. 8. Have transportation provided to and from an alternate placement setting at no greater cost to you than would be incurred if the student were placed in a program operated by the district. 9. Have your child be given an equal opportunity to participate in non- academic and extracurricular activities offered by the district. 10. Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluations educational program, and placement.

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COMMUNICATION General student conduct expectations:  Appropriate dress/clothing: All questions of appropriate clothing will be Open House / Conferences: Parent-Teacher conferences are held in October decided by the administration as needed. (see Dress Code Expectations) and February and an Open House is held early in the school year. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to meet their  Battery means to unlawfully, willfully, intentionally, or recklessly touch or student’s teachers. Students may encourage their parents to attend. cause bodily harm to another person.  Bullying: Bullying is defined as “engaging in written or verbal expression or Staff Directory: Contacting NHS Staff by telephone: It is important that NHS physical conduct” that physically harms or has a reasonable fear of students learn to advocate for themselves in preparation for their post- harming a student or their property, or that is severe and persistent in secondary careers or college. The staff strongly encourages students to creating intimidation for the targeted person. This also can include cyber speak with teachers, coaches, and other staff members as needed. bullying through a variety of mediums. Seminar provides a great time to speak with teachers (or before school).  Electronic devices are prohibited during the school day from 7:55 a.m. to Parents are also encouraged to contact staff by referring to the next table, 3:10 p.m. except at designated times and locations stipulated for their which shares staff names and telephone extensions. Most staff members use. Students who do not comply immediately during an electronic device have a plan period during the day for lesson planning, grading, returning referral interaction will earn a disciplinary referral for insubordination. messages, and possibly meeting. The NHS telephone number is 284.6280.  Food and drink are to be consumed in the cafeteria,locker areas, or designated area outside. Staff Member E-mail Extension Adame, Vicki JAG Coordinator 2137  Investigations: When situations arise that require administrative Amrein, Erin Journalism / Media Productions 2113 investigation, questioning of students, or student discipline, first priority Antonowich, Lisa Physical Education (Chairperson) 2335 will be given to the safety of students followed by an investigation to determine the material facts. The administration will contact parents as Beck, Mary English 2198 merited once a thorough understanding of the specific issue has been Becker, Fred Science 2628 determined. Students who contact parents by e-mail, text message, or Behymer, Laurie English 2520 phone without permission during this time will be subject to short-term Bergen, Nanette German (Chair) 2524 suspension. All property or storage areas on school grounds are subject to Bergman, Cathlina English 2180 human and/or canine search. Bergman, Greg Instrumental Music 2428  No-suits/non-participation: Excessive (3 or more) no-suits/failure to Cameron, Don Assistant Principal 1125 participate in courses may result in Supervised Study (ISS), detention, Campbell, Dennis Science 2190 and/or removal from class as warranted. Comer, Jeff Social Studies / History 2616  Parking lot: Students may park in designated student parking and may Conley, Cassandra Theater / Drama 2430 not loiter in the parking lot or in their cars or various areas on campus that Cooper, Brad Counselor 1136 are not subject to normal student traffic flow and staff supervision Crittenden, Jana Counselor 1155 (example: among trees). Dick, Nathan Extended Learning 2514  PDA (Public Display of Affection): Students may express their affection by Didier, Lou Science 2647 holding hands at school. Kissing, pelvis to pelvis/buttock hugging, etc., Dietz, Greg Assistant Principal 1128 will be considered inappropriate interaction. Dutton, Danette Counselor 1156  Safe School Hotline: The Kansas Highway Patrol provides a toll-free Ely, Lowell Agriculture 2041 number is available for students and parents who wish to anonymously Engelken, Brian Activities Director 1166 report safety issues: 877.626.8203. Epp, Jerry Science (Chair) 2644

Erickson, Roger Principal 1122 Fair, Lacie Science 2649

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Category Flaming, Judy Adaptive PE 2717 Behavior Consequences / Points Gay, Chad School Resource Officer 1151 Cat 0 / Tardy to class, dress code, Conference, mediation, loss of George, Lisa Business / Marketing 2910 0 points inappropriate language, privileges, ISS, and/or other George, Mark Social Studies / History 2606 inappropriate interactions, consequences as deemed Glann, Brent Social Studies / History 2608 improper use of electronic appropriate to the situation devices, parking violation, non- Glann, Kelli Mathematics (Chair) 2684 participation, other behaviors as Grimmett, Grimmett Special Education 2110 designated Gunn, Elizabeth Social Studies / History 2179 C1 / Repetitious or deliberate Category Conference, mediation, loss of Hein, Tony Physical Education 2317 5 pts 0 behavior, inappropriate privileges, restitution, Helberg, Debra English (Chair) 2129 behavior, “horseplay,” leaving restriction, detention, ISS, Henning, Traci Media Center / Library 1113 without permission, loitering, suspension, and/or other Hoffman, John Mathematics 2613 minor computer violations, and consequences as deemed Horn, Jennifer Mathematics 2181 other behaviors as designated appropriate for the student and situation Janzen, James Special Education 2170 C2 / Insubordination, tobacco, bullying, Conference, mediation, loss of Jaso, Robyn English 2194 10 pts forgery, gang indicia, harassment, privileges, restitution, Jeffrey, Melinda Family & Consumer Science 2132 inappropriate language toward restriction, detention, report to Jolliff, Rusty Woodworking / Laserworks 2030 staff, property damage or theft law enforcement, ISS, Kelting, Nora French 2526 <$50, possession of stolen suspension, and/or other Kennell, Brian Social Studies / History (Chair) 2725 property, and other behaviors as consequences as deemed Krehbiel, Jerry Special Education 2125 designated appropriate Krenke, Greg Agriculture 2043 C3 / Disruptive behavior, failure to ISS, suspension, loss of Lehman, Karen School Nurse 1145 15pts comply, dangerous devices, privileges, referral to law bullying, gang indicia, computer enforcement, and/or other Lichti, Norman Mathematics 2603 violations, and other behaviors as consequences as deemed Loeffler, Cheryl Spanish 2525 designated appropriate Lucas, Joanelle Career & Technical Education 2907 C4 / Fighting, bullying, extortion, Short-term suspension (up to McCloud, Scott English 2511 25pts property damage or theft or 10 days), loss of privileges, McConnell, Mike Welding Technology 2912 possession of stolen property ISS, referral to law McPheeters, James Special Education 2619 >$50, property damage, false enforcement, and/or other Mick, Richard Physical Education 2715 alarm, sexual offense, other consequences as deemed behaviors as designated appropriate Montano, Robin English 2522 C5 / Narcotics, battery, sexual battery, Suspension pending an Moore, Lisa Assistant Principal 1132 50pts arson, alcohol (under the expulsion hearing(McKinley Olais, Patrice Art (Chair) 2419 influence, possession, or Administrative Center), up to a Olais, Raymond Art 2417 distribution), false alarm or threat, 186 school day suspension, Otter, Lisa English 2523 drug paraphernalia or look-alikes, referral to law enforcement, Powell, Kimberly Special Education 2621 endangerment, assault, and/or other consequences as Preston, Andy Mathematics 2602 possession of weapons, theft or deemed appropriate property damage>$500, or other Preston, Jon Science 2191 behaviors as designated Rangel, Melinda Business / Computers 2140 Reinhardt, Deb Special Education 2121 Rickard, Erica Mathematics 2604 Rogers, Nancy Special Education 2106

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Rucker, Nute Agriculture 2042 The “Point” System: The student discipline plan for Newton High School is Saylor, Edie Business / Computers (Chair) 2138 based on the belief that secondary students are capable of making positive Schauf, Molly Family & Consumer Science 2131 choices concerning their behavior and that these choices protect the rights Schmidt, Phil Science 2633 of others, particularly as it relates to a safe and orderly school environment. Scott, Grant Social Studies / History 2607 When problems are recognized with a student's behavior, the discipline Seidl, Reagan School Psychologist 2126 guidelines provide objective guidance for school administration in dealing Shockley, Kathryn Business / Computers 2135 with concerns. Skinner, Brian Special Education 2136 Soyez-Edwards, Nancy Social Studies / Reading 2178 The point system provides feedback for students so they know the Stanley, Parker Instrumental Music 2426 seriousness of their personal situation. It is the preference of the Taylor, Shawn Machine Technology (Chair) 2901 administration that no student earn any points for misbehavior at school. Tippet, Suzanna Spanish 2502 Each behavior has a "point value" assigned to the student behaviors along Tolle, Randy Mathematics 2605 with an administrative consequence. All students begin each school year Triggs, Charles Social Studies / Government 2622 with zero points. If a student accumulates twenty-five points, a conference Umscheid, Barbara Mathematics 2726 Unruh, Cory Automotive Technology 2803 will be offered to parents that involves the student, parents, administration, Wedel, Chris Special Education (Chair) 2171 and others as appropriate. If a student accumulates fifty points, a formal Wedel, Dennis Special Education 2618 hearing will be held to possibly expel the student from further attendance at West, Jeana English 2521 Newton High School or consider an available alternative educational Williams, Adam Science 2636 placement. Points accumulate on a yearly basis. Students start over with no Williams, David Speech / Debate / Forensics 2431 disciplinary points each school year. Wilson, Jude Mathematics 2128 The administration may contact the Newton Police Department or other Winter, Juli School Social Worker 2169 appropriate legal authorities in order to investigate or make arrest as Woolery, Donna Vocal Music 2421 needed. Individuals who are unsure as to whether they may be on the NHS Woolery, Keith Instrumental Music 2427 Ziegler, Bob Automotive Technology 2806 campus shouldcall 284.6280 to obtain permission prior to visiting. Zook, LuAnn English 2513 When situations arise that require an investigation, interviewing of students, or student discipline, the first priority will be given to the safety of students followed by an investigation to determine the material facts. Parents will be Parents are encouraged to attend conference opportunities to learn about contacted as merited after a thorough understanding of the issue has been their student’s progress. determined. Students who contact parents by e-mail, text message, or phone Conferences, Open House, and Parent Orientation without permission during this time will be subject to consequences up to a August 20 (Tues) Parent orientation 7-8 p.m. short-term suspension. August 29 (Thurs) Open House 6-8 p.m. October 14 (Mon) Conferences 6-8 p.m. A reference table is included on the next page for students regarding October 17 (Thurs) Conferences 8-noon and 1-4 pm behaviors that are not acceptable. Negative behaviors are divided into six October 18 (Fri) Conferences 8-noon and 1-4 pm categories, zero through five. A category zero behavior results in zero February 3 (Mon) Conferences 6-8 pm disciplinary points but an appropriate consequence. Category 5 behaviors February 6 (Thurs) Conferences 6-8 pm will result in 50 points and a suspension pending an expulsion hearing.

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CONDUCT USD 373 Contact Information:

The discipline procedures at NHS are designed to mirror appropriate societal USD 373 Board of Education and workplace expectations so that NHS graduates acquire the ability to Barbara Bunting Renee Erickson work cooperatively with others while maintaining adequate attendance in a See district website Robin Gay situation of high yet reasonable expectations. Surveys of several Harvey for specific contact Tim Hodge County employers yielded the following results (left-hand column): details at Dick Koontz www.newton.k12.ks.us Common workplace expectations: NHS expectations: Carol Sue Stayrook-Hobbs Attend work regularly Attend school regularly Matt Treaster

Be punctual: Arrive on time Arrive on time or early

Follow reasonable requests: work Follow reasonable requests: school USD 373 District Administration Respect the employer’s capital and Respect others and their property Dr. Deborah Hamm Superintendent 316.284.6200 the property of others Dr. Russ Miller Assistant Superintendent for 316.284.6202 Get along with others and disagree Work effectively in groups with a Human Relations within reasonable limits variety of people and disagree Sheila Wendling Curriculum Director 316.284.6203 appropriately Mitch Neuenschwander Special Education Director 316.284.6580 Improve job performance and Improve oneself academically and Matt Morford Business Director 316.284.6212 demonstrate proficiency in order to demonstrate proficiency in a variety be promoted, earn additional of subjects in order to advance responsibilities, and possibly receive toward graduation and be successful NHS Office Staff 316.284.6280 a raise in college or a career Administrative Secretary Marlene Skinner X1122 Use resources and/or tools in an Use a variety of resources and Accounting Secretary VerleneKeazer X1127 appropriate manner technology appropriately Athletic Secretary Michelle Bergquist X1162 Participate in an environment where Participate effectively in an Attendance Secretary Pauline Salas X1118 prejudice, harassment, and threat environment where prejudice, Computer Lab/Media Teresa Larose X2510 are not acceptable harassment, and threat are not Center acceptable Receptionist Casandra Carrion X1120 Participate in all work-related Participate in required and optional Registrar Tammy Shirley X1137 activities appropriately activities appropriately Vocational Secretary Lois Penner X2922 Vocational Secretary Angie Voth X2914 Commonly utilized consequences for behavior that interferes with learning:  Conferences and/or mediation  Refocus time to think through and possibly discuss inappropriate behavior and future conduct  Loss of privileges ranging from open lunch, hallway passing, social interaction opportunities, and/or attendance at extra-curricular activities  Detention – time designated before school, at lunch, or after school  In-school suspension – utilized during school hours  Out-of-school suspension – removal from school for a partial or up to several days. Students may not be on school grounds or at school events for the duration of their suspension.

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ATTENDANCE BELL SCHEDULE (Details) Students who attend school regularly will find the attendance policy easy to Bell Schedule: NHS operates on a modified block schedulingformat that is understand and follow. Attendance is a very important attribute for designed to allow students some longer classperiods for opportunities to academic and post-secondary success. Graduates prepared for the 21st study in some courses, engage in a variety of learning activities, and practice century should know how to attend work (or school) consistently and meet their obligations in a timely and consistent manner. NHS offers outstanding for prolonged durations of time. Students must enroll in 7 courses and educational opportunities for students, but students must be present to Seminar in order to be enrolled full-time. Exceptions must be approved benefit from quality teaching. The purpose of attendance laws and policies through the NHS Principal and the Student Assistance Team. is to teach habits for success and encourage consistent attendance so that each student may receive the full benefit of educational opportunities. In School days have been assigned names—"BLACK" or "GOLD"—which addition, by state law students under the age of 18 must attend school alternate throughout the school year. For example, if a Black day falls on a regularly. The NHS administration follows the Kansas truancy laws.

Monday, then the next school day (Tuesday) will be a Gold day. KSA 72-1113(Kansas law) requires schools to report truancy when a student misses a significant portion of three consecutive days, or "Black" days consist of periods 1,2, 3, 5, 7, 8. "Gold" days consist of periods any five days in a semester, or any seven days in a school year. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8. Eighth (8th) period is referred to as "Seminar.” Seminar provides an opportunity for students to study, read, complete makeup work, Excused absences: Parents may excuse their student for any reason a make important appointments that will not require missing academic significant portion of 12 days per year. A significant portion of a school day is defined as two or more class periods. Parents may send a note, but classes, and receive additional assistance. phone callsare preferred. Parents should contact the attendance secretary Start / End time Black day Gold day at 284.6280, ext. 1118, when their student is going to be absent. 7:00 – 7:45 am Optional zero hour course 7:55 – 8:45 Period 1 Period 1 Medical absences: There is no limit for absences excused by licensed 8:50 – 9:40 Period 2 Period 2 medical personnel (physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors). A 9:50 – 11:20 Period 3 Period 4 specificnote, signed by the physician, must be provided in a timely manner. 11:25 – 1:30 Period 5 Period 6 Other absences, for example, for court appearances, will be managed on an 1:35 – 2:25 Period 7 Period 7 as needed basis. Contact the attendance clerk at ext. 1118 as needed. 2:30 – 3:10 Period 8 Seminar Period 8 Seminar Leaving school during the day: Students may not leave school without

checking out through the attendance secretary and receiving permission. Lunch: Calls to excuse an absence after the student’s departure from school will not Lunch A 11:25 – 11:55 be accepted. Students should always check out before leaving campus. Lunch B 11:55 – 12:25

Lunch C 12:25 – 12:55 Planned extended absence: If a student must be absent for an extended

time, the parent or student should contact the attendance clerk prior to the Fifth and sixth period instructors will inform students as to the specific lunch absence and the student will complete an extended absence form. they are assigned. Students may go out for lunch once they have earned enough credits to achieve sophomore status or above. Tardies: Students will not be allowed to interrupt teaching or learning by entering class late. Tardy students will be placed in ISS until the guidance staff and/or administration has time to address the problem. Chronically late students will be worked with as deemed appropriate to their situation. Parents may not excuse a tardy to school.

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ITEMS FOR DECISION

4. Approval of the Lease Agreement for Health Sciences Academy

For your review and discussion, I have included the draft lease agreement between Newton Medical Center and USD 373 for the lease of the building formally used for childcare on the medical center grounds. The lease agreement includes a $1 annual lease payment with a three-year term.

As disclosed earlier, the plan at this time would be to clean floors and carpet and paint only the rooms (two classrooms and office area) that will be used next year. The cost is estimated at less than $3,500. The building would house Project Search and provide classroom space for Med Science I and Med Science III during the 2013-14 school year.

Unoccupied utilities have been running approximately $180 per month and fully occupied (when full-time daycare center) utilities ran approximately $800 per month. We are discussing internet and phone service options on Friday and will have more information at the meeting on Monday.

HCC is interested in continuing to discuss how this program might grow and how courses that they offer will fit into the high school program. We will be looking to increase the number of industry certifications that will be available to our students through this pathway. Next year, students will complete coursework with a minimum of a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) certification.

We are looking at ways to have funding through SB 155 and will be meeting with HCC representatives early in the summer.

Administrative Recommendation

The administration recommends the approval of the Lease Agreement between Newton Medical Center and USD 373 as presented.

Board Action

I move to approve the Lease Agreement between Newton Medical Center and USD 373 as presented.

LEASE AGREEMENT

THIS LEASE is executed this ___ day of ______, 2013, between NEWTON HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, hereinafter referred to as "LANDLORD," and UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 373, HARVEY COUNTY, KANSAS, hereinafter referred to as "TENANT."

IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITION AND TERMS.

a. Landlord: NEWTON HEALTHCARE CORPORATION 600 Medical Center Drive Newton, KS 67114

b. Tenant: UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 373, HARVEY COUNTY, KANSAS 308 E. 1st Newton, Kansas 67114

c. Lease effective date and commencement date:

i. This lease shall commence and become effective on the 1st day of June, 2013.

d. Term:

i. Three (3) years, subject to automatic one (1) year renewals unless either party gives notice of termination as provided herein.

e. Expiration date:

i. Three years from the Effective Date and Commencement Date, unless automatically renewed according to the terms of this lease.

f. Building:

i. (Former child care center) 805 Medical Center Drive Newton, KS 67114

1 ii. Legally described as follows:

Lot 3, Block A. Newton Medical Center Third Addition to the City of Newton, Kansas, as shown by the recorded plat thereof

g. Annual rent: $1.00

h. Utilities Payment:

i. TENANT agrees to pay utilities, as defined herein.

2. PREMISES.

a. Leased Premises. LANDLORD hereby leases to TENANT and TENANT hereby leases from LANDLORD the Leased Premises.

3. TERM OF LEASE.

a. This lease shall be for a three (3) year term, beginning on the commencement date as defined herein.

b. Automatic renewals: At the expiration of the original term and each successive renewed term, this lease shall automatically renew for an additional one (1) year term, unless either of the parties hereto gives 60 days written notice to the other that the lease will not be renewed. In such event, the lease will terminate upon the end of the then current term.

4. RENTAL.

a. Payment of Rent: LANDLORD and TENANT agree that annual rent has been set at One dollar ($1.00) in recognition of TENANT's governmental nonprofit status and charitable purpose and in recognition of the services provided to children by TENANT.

5. USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE.

a. TENANT shall use and occupy the Premises during the Term of this Lease as a Health Sciences Academy and related uses, and for no other purpose.

b. TENANT shall not use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of the Leased Premises or any part thereof for any use other than the use specifically set forth herein.

c. TENANT may place signage on the exterior of the building. The size, style, material, and appearance of all signage shall be subject to review and approval by LANDLORD.

2 d. TENANT will provide its own interior furniture and equipment.

6. ALTERATIONS AND MODIFICATION:

a. TENANT shall take good care of the Leased Premises and shall not alter or modify the Leased Premises other than as may be needed on an emergency basis, without the written consent of LANDLORD which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any alterations or modifications made shall be at the expense of TENANT and shall become the property of LANDLORD and remain on the premises.

b. TENANT shall, at the termination of this Lease, surrender the premises to LANDLORD in as good condition and repair as reasonable and proper use thereof will permit. All damage or injury done to the premises by TENANT or an invitees of TENANT shall be paid for by TENANT.

7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:

a. TENANT shall be responsible for all routine maintenance and repairs associated with its activities on the inside of the Leased Premises, including plumbing. LANDLORD shall be responsible for all exterior maintenance of the building and all mechanical systems of the building, including heating and air conditioning systems.

b. TENANT shall permit LANDLORD and its agents to enter the premises at all reasonable times to inspect the premises, maintain the building or premises, make repairs, alterations, or additions to the premises.

c. TENANT agrees to provide custodial services for the leased premises.

d. LANDLORD agrees to provide maintenance of the exterior grounds and parking lot.

8. INSURANCE; FEES, EXPENSES AND LIABILITY:

a. The building shall be insured by LANDLORD against loss or damage by fire and extended coverage property insurance to the extent deemed appropriate by LANDLORD, including all improvements, alterations, additions, and changes made by either party hereto. In the event of loss, any insurance proceeds collected shall be used to restore the premises to its condition prior to the loss.

b. TENANT and LANDLORD shall each procure at its cost and expense and keep in effect during the Term, comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of liability of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). Such insurance shall name the other party as an additional insured. The parties shall annually furnish each other with certificates of insurance evidencing compliance with the insurance requirements of this Lease.

3 c. LANDLORD and TENANT hereby release each other from any and all liability or responsibility to the other or any claiming through or under them by way of subrogation or otherwise for any loss or damage to property caused by fire or any of the extended coverage or supplementary contract casualties, even if such fire or other casualty shall have been caused by the fault or negligence of the other party, or anyone for whom such party may be responsible, provided, however, that this release shall be applicable and in force and effect (1) only with respect to loss or damage occurring during such times as the releasor's policies shall contain a clause or endorsement to the effect that any such release shall not adversely affect or impair such policies or prejudice the right of the releasor to recover thereunder; and (2) only to the extent of coverage afforded under releasor's policies. Each of LANDLORD and TENANT agrees that it will request its insurance carriers to include in its policies such a clause or endorsement.

d. TENANT shall obtain and maintain any other insurance that TENANT desires on the leased premises or on the personal property therein at the expense of TENANT.

9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE:

a. TENANT shall not assign any rights or duties under this Lease nor sublet the premises or any part thereof, nor allow any other person to occupy or use the premises without the prior written consent of LANDLORD. A consent to one assignment, sublease, or occupation or use by any other person shall not be a consent to any subsequent assignment, sublease, or occupation or use by another person. Any assignment or subletting without consent shall be void. This Lease shall not be assignable, as to the interest of TENANT, by operation of law, without the written consent of LANDLORD.

b. No assignment or sublease made by TENANT, even with LANDLORD's consent, shall relieve TENANT from any duty or obligation under the terms of this Lease.

10. BREACH OR DEFAULT.

a. Breach: TENANT shall have breached this Lease and shall be considered in default hereunder if (1) TENANT files a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency or for reorganization under any bankruptcy act, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, (2) involuntary proceedings are instituted against TENANT under any bankruptcy act, (3) TENANT fails to pay any rent, utilities charge, maintenance charge or other financial obligation when due and does not make the delinquent payment within 30 days after receipt of written notice thereof from LANDLORD, or (4) TENANT fails to perform or comply with any of the covenants or conditions of this Lease and such failure continues for a period of 30 days after receipt of written notice thereof from LANDLORD.

b. Effect of Breach: In the event of a breach of its Lease as set forth above, the LANDLORD shall have the right to cancel and terminate this Lease, as well as all of the right,

4 title, and interest of TENANT hereunder, by giving to TENANT 30 days notice of the cancellation and termination.

11. PROHIBITION OF LIENS.

a. TENANT shall keep the LANDLORD's interest in the Leased Premises free from any liens arising out of any work performed, material furnished or obligations incurred by TENANT or any person or entity claiming through or under TENANT. In the event that TENANT shall not, within twenty (20) days following the imposition of any such lien, cause same to be released of record by payment or posting of a proper bond, LANDLORD shall have, in addition to all other remedies provided herein and by law, the right but not the obligation to cause same to be released by such means as it shall reasonably deem proper, including payment of the claim giving rise to such lien. All such sums paid by LANDLORD and all expenses incurred by it in connection therewith shall be payable to it by TENANT on demand. LANDLORD shall have the right at all times to post and keep posted on the Leased Premises any notices permitted or required by law, or that LANDLORD shall deem proper, for the protection of LANDLORD, the Leased Premises, the Building, and any other party having an interest therein, from mechanics' and materialmen's liens on the LANDLORD's interest in the Leased Premises.

12. COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT:

a. TENANT upon its payment of all rent and sums herein provided, and upon its compliance with the performance of all those provisions, terms, and conditions applicable to and performable by TENANT, and subject to the terms of this Lease, shall peaceably and quietly hold, occupy, and enjoy the Premises for the Term of this Lease without hindrance, ejection, or interruption by LANDLORD, or persons lawfully or equitably claiming under or through LANDLORD; provided that this covenant shall be binding upon LANDLORD and his successors only with respect to broaches occurring during his or their respective ownership of the LANDLORD's interest hereunder.

13. DESTRUCTION

a. If the Premises shall be damaged by fire or other casualty insured against by LANDLORD's fire and extended coverage insurance policy covering the Building, and if TENANT shall give prompt notice to LANDLORD of such damage, LANDLORD, at LANDLORD's expense, shall promptly repair such damage; including damage to any authorized alterations made by the TENANT provided, however, that LANDLORD shall have no obligation to repair any damage to or to replace TENANT's personal property. If the entire Premises shall be rendered untenable by reason of any such damage, the Rent shall abate for the period from the date of such damage to the date when such damage to the Premises shall have been repaired, and if only a part of the Premises shall be rendered untenable, the Rent shall abate for such period in the proportion that the area of the part of the Premises so rendered untenable bears to the total area of the Premises; provided, however, if, prior to the date when all of such damage shall have

5 been repaired, any part of the Premises so damaged shall be rendered tenable or shall be used or occupied by TENANT or any person or persons claiming through or under TENANT, then the amount by which the Rent shall abate shall be equitably apportioned for the period from the date of any such use or occupancy to the date when all such damage shall have been repaired.

b. If, prior to or during the Term (a) the Premises shall be totally damaged or rendered wholly untenable by fire or other casualty, and if LANDLORD shall decide not to restore the Premises, or (b) the Building shall be so damaged by fire or other casualty that, in LANDLORD's reasonable opinion, substantial alteration, demolition or reconstruction of the Building shall be required (whether or not the Premises shall have been damaged or rendered untenable), then, in any of such events, LANDLORD, at LANDLORD's option, may give to TENANT, within ninety (90) days after such fire or other casualty, a thirty (30) days' notice of termination of this Lease and, in the event such notice is given, this Lease and the Term shall terminate upon the expiration of such thirty (30) days and the Rent and any other financial obligations shall be apportioned as of the date of casualty and any prepaid portion of Rent or other financial obligations for any period after such date shall be refunded by LANDLORD to TENANT.

c. LANDLORD shall attempt to obtain and maintain, throughout the Term, in LANDLORD's casualty insurance policies, provisions to the effect that such policies shall not be invalidated should the insured waive, in writing, prior to loss, any or all right of recovery against any party for loss occurring to the Building. As long as such or similar provisions are included in LANDLORD's fire insurance policies then in force, LANDLORD hereby waives (a) any obligation on the part of TENANT to make repairs to the Premises necessitated or occasioned by fire or other casualty that is an insured risk under such policies, and (b) any right of recovery against TENANT, any other permitted occupant of the Leased Premises, and any of their servants, employees, agents or contractors, for any loss occasioned by fire or other casualty that is an insured risk under such policies. In the event that at any time LANDLORD's casualty insurance carriers shall not include such or similar provisions in LANDLORD's fire insurance policies, the waivers set forth in the foregoing sentence shall, upon notice given by LANDLORD to TENANT, be deemed of no further force or effect.

14. UTILITIES

a. LANDLORD will provide and maintain the necessary equipment for adequate heating, air conditioning and ventilation, and connections so that all utilities (electricity, water, sewer, and gas) are adequately available to the Leased Premises.

b. TENANT shall be responsible for utility charges for the Leased Premises.

c. Utilities as used herein shall include electricity, gas, water, sewer, waste pickup, including recyclables and medical waste, phone, network and internet services.

d. LANDLORD shall maintain all parking lots and sidewalks in good condition and

6 provide for snow and ice removal as needed to maintain and restore the safety of such areas.

15. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

a. REMEDIES OF LANDLORD CUMULATIVE: Except where duplicative or inconsistent, the remedies herein given to LANDLORD shall be cumulative, and the exercise of any one remedy by LANDLORD shall not be to the exclusion of any other remedy.

b. GOVERNING LAW: It is agreed that this Lease Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas.

c. WAIVERS: Waiver by LANDLORD of any breach of any covenant or duty of TENANT under this Lease is not a waiver of a breach of any other covenant or duty of TENANT or of any subsequent breach of the same covenant or duty.

d. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Lease Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties. Any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Lease shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Lease Agreement.

e. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: Any modification of this Lease Agreement or additional obligation by either party in connection with this agreement shall be binding only if evidenced in a writing signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party.

f. NOTICES. All notices, demands, or other writings in this Lease Agreement provided to be given or made or sent, or which may be given or made or sent, by either party to the other, shall be deemed to have been fully given or made or sent when made in writing and deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as set out herein. The address to which any notice, demand, or other writing may be given or made or sent to any party as above provided may be changed by written notice given by such party as above provided.

g. ARTICLE HEADINGS. The titles to the articles of this Lease Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties and shall not be used to explain, modify, simplify, or aid in the interpretation of the provisions of this Lease Agreement.

h. FORM DA-146a. The Provisions found in Contractual Provisions Attachment (Form DA-146a, Rev. 1-01 as revised for School Districts), which is attached hereto, are hereby incorporated in this contract and made a part thereof.

i. EXECUTION. This lease may be signed by the Superintendent of Schools, but is subject to ratification by the Board of Education of U.S.D. 373.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease at Newton, Kansas, the

7 day and year first above written.

LANDLORD:

NEWTON HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

By ______Title

TENANT:

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 373, HARVEY COUNTY, KANSAS

By ______Superintendent S:\B\BOAROF\999341NewtonMedlease2013.wpd

8 State of Kansas Department of Administration DA-146a (Rev. 1-01) As Revised for Unified School Districts- JSR (Rev. 3-08) CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS ATTACHMENT

Important: This form contains mandatory contract provisions and must be attached to or incorporated in all copies of any contractual agreement. If it is attached to the vendor/contractor's standard contract form, then that form must be altered to contain the following provision:

"The Provisions found in Contractual Provisions Attachment (Form DA-146a, Rev. 1-01 as revised for School Districts), which is attached hereto, are hereby incorporated in this contract and made a part thereof."

The parties agree that the following provisions are hereby incorporated into the contract to which it is attached and made a part thereof, said contract being the _____ day of ______, 20_____.

1. Terms Herein Controlling Provisions: It is expressly agreed that the terms of each and every provision in this attachment shall prevail and control over the terms of any other conflicting provision in any other document relating to and a part of the contract in which this attachment is incorporated.

2. Agreement With Kansas Law: All contractual agreements shall be subject to, governed by, and construed according to the laws of the State of Kansas.

3. Termination Due To Lack Of Funding Appropriation: If, in the judgment of the District, sufficient funds are not appropriated to continue the function performed in this agreement and for the payment of the charges hereunder, District may terminate this agreement at the end of its current fiscal year. District agrees to give written notice of termination to contractor at least 30 days prior to the end of its current fiscal year, and shall give such notice for a greater period prior to the end of such fiscal year as may be provided in this contract, except that such notice shall not be required prior to 90 days before the end of such fiscal year. Contractor shall have the right, at the end of such fiscal year, to take possession of any equipment provided District under the contract. District will pay to the contractor all regular contractual payments incurred through the end of such fiscal year, plus contractual charges incidental to the return of any such equipment. Upon termination of the agreement by District, title to any such equipment shall revert to contractor at the end of District's current fiscal year. The termination of the contract pursuant to this paragraph shall not cause any penalty to be charged to the District or the contractor.

4. Disclaimer Of Liability: Neither the District nor any agency thereof shall hold harmless or indemnify any contractor beyond that liability incurred under the Kansas Tort Claims Act (K.S.A. 75-6101 et seq.).

5. Anti-Discrimination Clause: The contractor agrees: (a) to comply with the Kansas Act Against Discrimination (K.S.A. 44-1001 et seq.) and the Kansas Age Discrimination in Employment Act (K.S.A. 44-1111 et seq.) and the applicable provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) (ADA) and to not discriminate against any person because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry, or age in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities; (b) to include in all solicitations or advertisements for employees, the phrase "equal opportunity employer"; (c) to comply with the reporting requirements set out at K.S.A. 44-1031 and K.S.A. 44-1116; (d) to include those provisions in every subcontract or purchase order so that they are binding upon such subcontractor or vendor; (e) that a failure to comply with the reporting requirements of (c) above or if the contractor is found guilty of any violation of such acts by the Kansas Human Rights Commission, such violation shall constitute a breach of contract and the contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended, in whole or in part, by the contracting District or the Kansas Department of Administration; (f) if it is determined that the contractor has violated applicable provisions of ADA, such violation shall constitute a breach of contract and the contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended, in whole or in part, by the contracting District or the Kansas Department of Administration.

Parties to this contract understand that the provisions of this paragraph number 5 (with the exception of those provisions relating to the ADA) are not applicable to a contractor who employs fewer than four employees during the term of such contract or whose contracts with the contracting District cumulatively total $5,000 or less during the fiscal year of such District.

6. Acceptance Of Contract: This contract shall not be considered accepted, approved or otherwise effective until the statutorily required approvals and certifications have been given.

7. Arbitration, Damages, Warranties: Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, no interpretation shall be allowed to find the District or any agency thereof has agreed to binding arbitration, or the payment of damages or penalties upon the occurrence of a contingency. Further, the District shall not agree to pay attorney fees and late payment charges beyond those available under the Kansas Prompt Payment Act (K.S.A. 75-6403), and no provision will be given effect which attempts to exclude, modify, disclaim or otherwise attempt to limit implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

8. Representative's Authority To Contract: By signing this contract, the representative of the contractor thereby represents that such person is duly authorized by the contractor to execute this contract on behalf of the contractor and that the contractor agrees to be bound by the provisions thereof.

9. Responsibility For Taxes: The District shall not be responsible for, nor indemnify a contractor for, any federal, state or local taxes which may be imposed or levied upon the subject matter of this contract.

10. Insurance: The District shall not be required to purchase, any insurance against loss or damage to any personal property to which this contract relates, nor shall this contract require the District to establish a "self-insurance" fund to protect against any such loss or damage. Subject to the provisions of the Kansas Tort Claims Act (K.S.A. 75-6101 et seq.), the vendor or lessor shall bear the risk of any loss or damage to any personal property in which vendor or lessor holds title.

11. Information: No provision of this contract shall be construed as limiting the Legislative Division of Post Audit from having access to information pursuant to K.S.A. 46-1101 et seq.

12. The Eleventh Amendment: "The Eleventh Amendment is an inherent and incumbent protection with the State of Kansas and need not be reserved, but prudence requires the District to reiterate that nothing related to this contract shall be deemed a waiver of the Eleventh Amendment."

ITEMS FOR DECISION

5. Approval of the KCCRS–Kansas College Career Readiness Standards in ELA & Math (Common Core)

As cited on http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards, the States across the country collaborated with teachers, researchers, and leading experts to design and develop the Common Core State Standards. Each state independently made the decision to adopt the Common Core State Standards, beginning in 2010. The federal government was NOT involved in the development of the standards. Local teachers, principals, and superintendents lead the implementation of the Common Core. The Common Core State Standards are a clear set of shared goals and expectations for the knowledge and skills students need in English language arts and mathematics at each grade level to ultimately be prepared to graduate college and career ready. The standards establish what students need to learn, but they do not dictate how teachers should teach. Teachers will continue to devise lesson plans and tailor instruction to the individual needs of the students in their classrooms.

Teachers in USD 373 have been transitioning to and implementing the new standards. They are planning and creating lessons based on the KCCRS.

Administrative Recommendation

The administration recommends the approval of the KCCRS Kansas College Career Ready Standards in ELA & Math (Common Core).

Board Action

I move to approve the KCCRS Kansas College Career Ready Standards in ELA & Math (Common Core).

ITEMS FOR DECISION

6. Approval of the ELA Information

K-6 90-minute block talking points and ELA brochure are included in your board packet.

Administrative Recommendation

The administration recommends the approval of the K-6 90-minute block talking points and ELA brochure.

Board Action

I move to approve the K-6 90-minute block talking points and ELA brochure.

PreK-12 ELA Instruction for Newton USD 373

Talking Points for K-6 ELA 90 minute block

As a committee, we have reviewed what grades K-6 in USD 373 have been doing during the literacy block and have researched best practice to also align to KCCRS. Our goal was to come up with a structure for the 90- minute block that delivers effective instruction with consistency across the District and appropriate for each grade level.

Each ELA member for grades K-6 has requested books that go along with the details below. Nora will order these books this week and they will be provided to teachers as soon as they come in. Professional development and support will be provided to teachers.

It is expected that the 90- minute block has the four main components (first column) in the delivery of instruction each day. Next, find your grade level and note the 90 minutes uninterrupted ELA instruction and 30 additional minutes for writing in grades K-4. Grades 5-6 have 90 minutes for reading and writing due to schedule constraints. When reading through the goals, it is not intended that each one occurs each day. Your instruction will be tailored to meet the needs of your students.

K - 1 2 - 4 5 - 6 *Blocks do not 90 uninterrupted min 90 uninterrupted min 90 min for reading and writing need to occur in for reading for reading the order listed 30 additional min for writing 30 additional min for writing below. = 120 min total =120 min total

Working Done Everyday Done Everyday Done 2-3 times per week with Words Suggested Total Time: 30 Suggested Total Time: 30 Suggested Total Time: 60 minute per day minutes per day minutes per wk (Pacing is critical!) (Pacing is critical!) (whole class at Goals: grade level) Goals: Goals: to learn key words which contain the prefixes, suffixes and spelling • to teach students how to • to teach students how to changes necessary for decoding and read and spell high- read and spell high- spelling polysyllabic words frequency words frequency words

• to teach students how to • to teach students how to • to learn to spell common words decode and spell other decode and spell other which students may be spelling words using patterns from words using patterns from in the logical—but incorrect way known words known words • to learn to develop a visual

• to have students • to have students checking sense while spelling automatically and fluently automatically and fluently • to learn to cross check meaning use phonics and spelling use phonics and spelling with word pattern knowledge patterns while reading and patterns while reading and writing writing Strategies that focus on building: word meaning Word Wall Word wall words: vocabulary Suggested Time: 10 minutes 10 minutes using word parts context Decoding/Spelling Activity Decoding/spelling activity: morphological patterns to Suggested Time: 20 minutes (20 minutes) decode and spell big words For each grade level, there is a suggested total time in columns 2, 3, 4. This can vary depending on the needs of the students. The important part is that each of the 4 components in column 1 occur daily in the 90 minute block.

Guided Reading Done Everyday Done Everyday Done Everyday Suggested Total Time: Suggested Total Time:30-40 Suggested Total Time: 30-40 minutes per day minutes per day 150 min per wk

(small group at Goals: Goals: Whole group and/or instructional level small group • to teach comprehension, • To teach comprehension, and/or grade level) accuracy, fluency, and accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary Goals: vocabulary skills and skills and strategies • to teach comprehension, strategies. • to provide individual mini accuracy, fluency, • to develop students' conferences with students vocabulary skills and background knowledge, strategies • to develop students’ background meaningful vocabulary • to teach students how to knowledge, meaningful and oral language. read and respond to all vocabulary and oral language. types of literature • to teach students how to • to teach students how to read all • to develop background read all types of types of literature. knowledge, oral language, literature. and meaning vocabulary • to provide as much instructional - • to provide as much • to provide as much level reading as possible instructional-level instructional level reading as possible • to maintain the motivation and material as possible self-confidence of struggling • to maintain the self- • to maintain the students. confidence and motivation motivation and self- of struggling readers

confidence of struggling Before Reading: 10 minutes readers. Comprehension

During reading: 15-20 minutes Before Reading Before Reading Activities

Suggested time: 10 minutes After Reading: 5-10 minutes During Reading Activities

During Reading Independent Reading and Suggested time: 15-20 After Reading Activities Conference Suggest time: 15-20 minutes minutes (Can be paired, individual, Fiction and nonfiction whole group, small group, book clubs After Reading texts

Suggested time: 5-10 minutes For each grade level, there is a suggested total time in columns 2, 3, 4. This can vary depending on the needs of the students. The important part is that each of the 4 components in column 1 occur daily in the 90 minute block.

Self Selected Done Everyday Done Everyday Done Everyday Reading Suggested Total Time: Suggested Total Time: Suggested Total Time: 120 min 30-40 Minutes per day 30- 40 minutes per day per week (whole group for read aloud at or Goals: Goals: Goals: above grade level) • to introduce children to all types of • to introduce students to • to introduce students literature through the teacher read different types of to all types of aloud; literature through the literature (individual • to model strategies in mini-lessons teacher read-aloud conferencing done • to encourage student’s effective readers use; at independent • to encourage students' reading interest • to encourage students’ reading level) reading interests interests; • to provide • to provide and encourage • to provide instructional-level independent-level reading; instructional-level reading • to provide instructional guidance and reading materials • to build intrinsic support as students apply decoding • to build students' motivation for reading and comprehension strategies in their intrinsic motivation for reading; • to model strategies and reading. • to engage students in conversations provide independent- about their reading; and • to model strategies and level reading to build • to build intrinsic motivation for provide independent - stamina reading. level reading to build •to model strategies and provide stamina Teacher Read Aloud independent -level reading to build Suggested time: 10 stamina Teacher Read Aloud minutes Suggested time: 5-10 minutes Independent Reading Teacher read aloud and mini-lesson and Conferencing Independent Reading suggested time: 15-20 Independent Reading/Conference and Conference minutes Suggested time: 15-20 Share minutes Sharing Suggested time: 5-10 Sharing minutes Suggested time: 5-10 minutes For each grade level, there is a suggested total time in columns 2, 3, 4. This can vary depending on the needs of the students. The important part is that each of the 4 components in column 1 occur daily in the 90 minute block.

Writing Done Everyday Done Everyday Done Everyday Suggested Total Time: Suggested Total Time: Suggested Total Time: 150 min per wk 30-40 minutes per day 30-40 minutes per day outside of the 90 minute outside of 90 minutes Goals: block. block • to help students see writing as a way of telling about things Goals: Goals: • to develop students’ fluency in writing • to provide opportunities for students to • to help students view • to help students view learn to use grammar and mechanics in the writing as a way to tell writing as a way to tell context of their own writing about things about things • to help students learn about specific forms • to teach students to write • to teach students to of writing during focused instruction to fluently write fluently ensure that struggling writers are supported in order to maintain their motivation and self- • to show students how to • to show students how to confidence apply correct grammar apply correct grammar

and mechanics of writing and mechanics of Mini-lesson writing • to teach particular writing forms • to teach particular Students Writing and Teacher Conferencing writing forms • to allow students to learn Sharing to read through writing • to allow students to learn to read through • to maintain the writing motivation and self- confidence of struggling • to maintain the writers motivation and self- confidence of struggling

writers Mini Lesson - Teacher Writing Suggested time: 5-10 minutes Mini-lesson- Teacher guided writing- (5- 10 Student Writing and minutes) Conferencing Suggested time: 10-20 Student writing and minutes conferencing: students write/ teacher Author's Chair/Sharing conferences with students Suggested time: 5-10 minutes (20 minutes)

Sharing Author’s Chair: students share their writing, audience can ask questions about the writing (5-10 minutes) For each grade level, there is a suggested total time in columns 2, 3, 4. This can vary depending on the needs of the students. The important part is that each of the 4 components in column 1 occur daily.

PreK-12 ELA PreK-12 English Committee Members Jenifer Smith Language Arts (ELA) Rhonda Rhoux Effective Instruction Danielle Flaming Sheila Wendling Jody Childs Director of Instructional Services Julie Clark Jackie Seirer Ph 316.284.6203 Philosophy of ELA Instruction Renee Evangelista Fx 316.284.6207 Jessica Wiemer Jennifer Milton We believe in an interdisciplinary Tina Fast 308 East First Street and rigorous curriculum Chris Hasan Newton, KS 67114 to develop reading and Terry Scates communicating as lifelong skills Sandra Barnett Deb Helberg Janel Harms Robyn Jaso Chris Wedel

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Definition of Curriculum ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF ELA INSTRUCTION

10. Provide explicit comprehension instruction Definition of Curriculum Essential Elements of ELA Instruction using Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy. 11. Integrate reading and writing instruction. ~WHAT we teach and HOW we teach it All District 12. Combine writing instruction with varied (this would not be the textbook or resources) writing opportunities. 1. Base all instruction on the Kansas College Career 13. Write and discuss using textual evidence. Curriculum is an organized program of Readiness Standards. 14. Provide rich and explicit vocabulary learning: content, instruction, assessment 2. State or post instructional goals and/or learning instruction. and context (according to objectives. 15. Include a combination of informational www.education.com/definition/curriculum/). 3. Provide instructional scaffolding. (non-fiction) and literary (fiction) texts at the 4. Integrate appropriate technology. appropriate grade level (text complexity). • Content—info and skills students should 5. Differentiate instruction based on student. learn to master the KCCRS 6. Provide a literacy rich environment. • Instruction—way course content is 7. Provide purposeful guided and independent PreK – 6 taught (essential elements) practice. • Assessment—how students will be 8. Use the five elements of effective reading Provide a daily 90-minute uninterrupted measured on performance (ongoing) (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, literacy block which will include whole group • Context—educational environment in fluency, comprehension) in instruction based on and differentiated small group instruction. which course material will be taught student need. . 9. Foster collaboration for student learning and understanding.

We believe in an interdisciplinary and rigorous curriculum to develop reading and communicating as lifelong skills

ITEMS FOR DECISION

7. Approval of Requested Changes to the District’s Qualified Pension Plan

At the February 11, 2013 board meeting, board members requested information related to the district’s Qualified Pension Plan (early retirement) in terms of the requirement that administrators forfeit the benefit if they accept employment with another school district. Discussion focused on the fact this forfeiture applies only to administrators and not other licensed personnel and that the benefit should be consistent. Approval to proceed with work required to remove the Plan restriction on administrative employees was provided at the March 11, 2013 Board meeting.

Board counsel has received the revision of the Plan, which is included in the Board packet. The revision removed the restriction that applied to administrative employees, and cleaned up a number of cross- references as required. According to the negotiated agreement, amendments to the plan can be initiated with unanimous approval of the District Qualified Pension Plan Committee, which consists of the President of the Newton NEA, one additional member appointed by the President of the Newton NEA, the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, and the Board Attorney. The Committee has approved the changes as presented. With Board approval, the Plan amendments and required resubmission of a determination letter will be submitted to the IRS as required by law.

Administrative Recommendation

The administration recommends approve the Plan revision and adoption of the required resolution as presented.

Board Action

I move to approve the amendment to the Qualified Pension Plan and adoption of the resolution as presented.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 373, HARVEY COUNTY, KANSAS

The following recitals and resolution were taken at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 373, Harvey County, Kansas held on the ___ day of ______, 2013: RECITALS

WHEREAS, Unified School District No. 373, Harvey County, Kansas (the “District”) currently maintains the USD No. 373, Harvey County, Kansas (Newton) Pension Plan (the “Plan”) for certain employees of the District;

WHEREAS, the District wishes to amend the Plan in certain respects;

WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service requires that a qualified retirement plan be restated and may be submitted for a favorable determination letter within certain time frames; and

WHEREAS, the District desires to restate the Plan in accordance with IRS procedures and submit an application for a favorable determination letter for the Plan.

RESOLUTION

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that:

1. The District hereby adopts the Plan in the form of Exhibit “A” attached hereto, effective January 1, 2013.

2. The District will continue to serve as the Plan Administrator and Trustee.

4. Russell Miller or his designee(s) is authorized and directed to execute Exhibit “A” and to take all actions and execute such other documents necessary or advisable to carry out the purposes of the Plan.

5. Mr. Miller or his designee(s) is hereby authorized to submit the Plan to the Internal Revenue Service to request a favorable determination letter on the tax qualified status of the Plan under the Internal Revenue Code and to take all such other actions and execute such necessary documents to obtain a favorable determination letter.

Dated this ___ day of ______, 2013.

Clerk of the Board

4833-1024-8724.1 USD NO. 373, HARVEY COUNTY, KANSAS (NEWTON) PENSION PLAN

Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2013 Except as Otherwise Provided

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ARTICLE I INTRODUCTION Section 1.01. Plan and Trust ...... 1 Section 1.02. Governmental Plan...... 1 ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS Section 2.01. Definitions...... 1 ARTICLE III PARTICIPATION Section 3.01. Eligibility ...... 3 Section 3.02. Commencement of Participation...... 4 Section 3.03. Procedures For Admission ...... 4 ARTICLE IV BENEFITS Section 4.01. Benefit at Retirement ...... 4 Section 4.02. Maximum Plan Benefits ...... 6 Section 4.03. Form and Time of Benefit ...... 6 Section 4.04. Termination of Benefits ...... 7 Section 4.05. Maximum Annual Benefit ...... 7 Section 4.06. Death Benefits ...... 8 Section 4.07. Required Minimum Distributions ...... 8 Section 4.08. Direct Rollover Distributions ...... 9 Section 4.09. Legally Incompetent or Missing Payee...... 10 Section 4.10. Offset...... 10 ARTICLE V CONTRIBUTIONS Section 5.01. Contributions...... 10 Section 5.02. Employee Contributions ...... 11 ARTICLE VI TRUST FUND Section 6.01. Trust Fund ...... 11 Section 6.02. Duties Of The Trustee ...... 12

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Section 6.03. General Investment Powers ...... 13 Section 6.04. Instructions ...... 15 Section 6.05. Compensation and Indemnification ...... 16 Section 6.06. Resignation and Removal ...... 16 ARTICLE VII PLAN ADMINISTRATION Section 7.01. Plan Administrator ...... 17 Section 7.02. Compensation of Plan Administrator...... 18 Section 7.03. Plan Expenses ...... 18 Section 7.04. Allocation of Fiduciary Responsibility ...... 19 Section 7.05. Indemnification ...... 19 Section 7.06. Claims Procedures ...... 19 ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENT, MERGER AND TERMINATION Section 8.01. Amendment ...... 19 Section 8.02. Merger and Transfer ...... 20 Section 8.03. Termination ...... 20 ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS Section 9.01. Nonalienation of Benefits ...... 20 Section 9.02. Rights of Alternate Payees ...... 21 Section 9.03. No Right to Employment ...... 21 Section 9.04. No Right to Trust Assets ...... 21 Section 9.05. Participant Benefiting ...... 21 Section 9.06. Governing Law ...... 22 Section 9.07. Severability of Provisions ...... 22 Section 9.08. Headings and Captions ...... 22 Section 9.09. Gender and Number ...... 22

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ARTICLE I

INTRODUCTION

Section 1.01. Plan and Trust. Unified School District No. 373, Harvey County, Kansas (Newton) hereby establishes this Plan for the payment of pension benefits to certain of its employees. This Plan is intended to qualify as a tax-exempt plan and trust under Code Sections 401(a) and 501(a), respectively.

Section 1.02. Governmental Plan. This Plan operates as a governmental plan within the meaning of Code Section 414(d).

ARTICLE II

DEFINITIONS

Section 2.01. Definitions. The following terms will have the following meanings unless the context clearly suggests otherwise:

“Administrative Employment” means an Employee’s full-time employment with the District in a position for which the District requires the Employee to hold an administrator’s license, including, but not necessarily limited to, a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, director or assistant director.

“Basic Contract Salary” means the contractual amount payable to an Employee for the basic duty performed by the Employee for the District. With respect to Employees in Licensed Employment, this amount is the amount established in the salary schedule in the District’s applicable negotiated agreement with the Employee’s bargaining unit. With respect to Employees in Administrative Employment, this amount is the amount set forth in such Employee’s individual contract with the District. Basic Contract Salary will not include payments for extra-curricular duties, extended duties, extended contract days or any other supplementary payments.

“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and the guidance promulgated thereunder.

“Committee” means the Committee that may be appointed by the District pursuant to Section 7.01 to serve as Plan Administrator.

“Compensation” means the Basic Contract Salary earned by an Employee from employment with the District.

The annual Compensation of each Participant taken into account for determining all benefits provided under the Plan shall not exceed $200,000 or such other amount in effect under Code Section 401(a)(17)(B) (adjusted for cost-of-living increases). The amount in effect for a calendar year applies to any determination period that begins during such calendar year. The cost-of-living adjustment in effect for a calendar year applies to annual Compensation for the determination period that begins with or within such calendar year. The determination period

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shall be the Plan Year. If a determination period consists of fewer than 12 months, the annual Compensation limit is an amount equal to the otherwise applicable annual Compensation limit multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of months in the short determination period, and the denominator of which is 12.

“District” means Unified School District No. 373, Harvey County, Kansas (Newton).

“Effective Date” means January 1, 2013, except certain provisions of the Plan may have other effective dates as stated herein.

“Employee” means any individual who is employed by the District as a common law employee as evidenced by the District’s withholding of employment taxes from the individual’s pay, but excluding (a) leased employees (within the meaning of Code Section 414(n)), and (b) any individual who is classified by the District as an independent contractor, regardless of any subsequent reclassification as a common law employee by a court, administrative agency or other adjudicatory body.

“Full Social Security Retirement Age” means the age at which an individual qualifies for a full (normal) social security benefit under the U.S. Social Security system as it exists as of the Effective Date, which is as follows:

Year of Birth Full Social Security Retirement Age 1937 or earlier 65 1938 65 and 2 months 1939 65 and 4 months 1940 65 and 6 months 1941 65 and 8 months 1942 65 and 10 months 1943 to 1954 66 1955 66 and 2 months 1956 66 and 4 months 1957 66 and 6 months 1958 66 and 8 months 1959 66 and 10 months 1960 and later 67

“KPERS” means the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.

“Licensed Employment” means an Employee’s full-time employment by the District under a teacher’s basic contract, including but not necessarily limited to a teacher, counselor, media specialist, director or nurse.

“Participant” means an Employee who is eligible for and participates in the Plan in accordance with Article III.

“Pension” means a series of monthly amounts payable to a Participant as his or her benefit hereunder.

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“Plan” means the USD No. 373, Harvey County, Kansas (Newton) Pension Plan, as stated herein and as may be amended from time to time.

“Plan Administrator” means the person(s) or Committee(s) designated by the District to administer the Plan.

“Plan Year” means the 12-consecutive month period beginning July 1 and ending June 30.

“Required Beginning Date” means the later of the April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Participant attains age 70½ or terminates employment.

“Retirement Date” means the last date a Participant is required to provide services to the District under the Participant’s most current teacher’s basic contract or individual administrative contract, as applicable to the Participant.

“School Year” means that period of time determined by the District for the education of students by the District.

“Social Security Retirement Benefit” means the benefit payable to an Employee from the U.S. Social Security system when the Employee’s reaches his or her Full Social Security Retirement Age.

“Trust Fund” means all of the assets of the Plan held by the Trustee pursuant to Article VI.

“Trustee” means the person(s) designated by the District to hold and manage the Trust Fund.

ARTICLE III

PARTICIPATION

Section 3.01. Eligibility.

(a) Active Employees in General. Each Employee who is in Administrative Employment or Licensed Employment on the January 1, 2007 is eligible to participate in the Plan provided that as of the September 1 immediately following the Employee’s Retirement Date, such Employee (a) will have at least 15 years of Administrative and/or Licensed Employment with the District; (b) will be no more than 12 years from being able to receive a Social Security Retirement Benefit; (c) has not reached Full Social Security Retirement Age; and (d) is eligible for a retirement benefit under KPERS.

(b) Active Employees in Licensed Employment Retiring After the 2006-2007 School Year. Notwithstanding subsection (a), effective for an Employee who is in Licensed Employment and who retires after the 2006-2007 School Year, such Employee is eligible to participate in the Plan provided that as of the September 1 immediately following the Employee’s Retirement Date, such Employee (a) will have at least 15 years of Administrative and/or Licensed Employment with the District; (b) has not reached Full Social Security Retirement Age; (c) is eligible for a retirement benefit under KPERS; and

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(d) will be no more than the number of years from being able to receive a Social Security Retirement Benefit in accordance with the following table:

Years of Licensed Employment Years Before the Participant Receives within the District a Social Security Retirement Benefit 3 1 6 2 9 3 12 4 15 5 18 6 21 7 24 8 27 9 30 10 33 11 36 12

(c) Former Employees. Each former Employee who was in Administrative Employment or Licensed Employment prior to January 1, 2007 who is receiving benefits as of the January 1, 2007 under the District’s voluntary early retirement program as set out in the District’s Administrative Benefits summary and the applicable negotiated agreement between the District and the bargaining unit, respectively, is eligible to participate in the Plan.

Section 3.02. Commencement of Participation.

(a) Active Employees. Subject to Section 3.03, each Employee eligible under Section 3.01(a) will become a Participant in the Plan on his or her Retirement Date provided the eligible Employee has notified the District in writing by the March 15 immediately preceding his or her Retirement Date or such later date as approved by the District that he or she intends to retire from the District as of his or her Retirement Date.

(b) Former Employees. Each former Employee eligible under Section 3.01(b) will automatically become a Participant in the Plan.

Section 3.03. Procedures For Admission. The Plan Administrator shall prescribe such forms and may require such data from an eligible Employee as are reasonably required to enroll the Employee in the Plan. Notwithstanding Section 3.02, an Employee will not be considered a Participant in the Plan until providing such forms and data to the Plan Administrator.

ARTICLE IV

BENEFITS

Section 4.01. Benefit at Retirement. A Participant is eligible for a Pension as of his or her Retirement Date. Subject to Sections 4.02 and 4.04, a Participant’s total Plan benefit will equal the “Applicable Percentage” of his or her Basic Contract Salary determined as of his or her

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Retirement Date multiplied by either: (a) in the case of Section 4.01(b) or (c), the years until the Participant attains Full Social Security Retirement Age, or (b) in the case of Section 4.01(a) or (d), 65 minus the age of the Participant beginning in the first contract year of the Participant’s retirement. The Applicable Percentage is determined as follows:

(a) Licensed Employment Prior to the 2001-2002 School Year. For a Participant who was in Licensed Employment on his or her Retirement Date and who retired before the 2001-2002 School Year, the Applicable Percentage is determined in accordance with the following table:

Age at Beginning of First Contract Percentage Year of Retirement 53 19 54 20 55 21 56 22 57 23 58 24 59 25 60 26 61 27 62 28 63 29 64 30

(b) Licensed Employment After the 2000-2001 School Year. For a Participant who was in Licensed Employment on his or her Retirement Date and who retired after the 2000-2001 School Year, the “Applicable Percentage” is determined in accordance with the following table:

Years from a Participant’s Percentage Retirement Date to Full Social Security Retirement Age 12 19 11 20 10 21 9 22 8 23 7 24 6 25 5 26 4 27 3 28 2 29 1 30

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(c) Administrative Employment After the 2001-2002 School Year. For a Participant who was in Administrative Employment on his or her Retirement Date and who retired after the 2001-2002 School Year, the “Applicable Percentage” is determined in accordance with the following table:

Years from a Participant’s Percentage Retirement Date to Full Social Security Retirement Age 12 13 11 14 10 14 9 14 8 15 7 15 6 26 5 27 4 28 3 29 2 30 1 30

(d) Administrative Employment Prior to the 2002-2003 School Year. For a Participant who was in Administrative Employment on his or her Retirement Date and who retired prior to the 2002- 2003 School Year, the “Applicable Percentage” is determined in accordance with the following table:

Age at Beginning of First Contract Percentage Year of Retirement 55 14 56 14 57 14 58 15 59 15 60 26 61 27 62 28 63 29 64 30 Section 4.02. Maximum Plan Benefits. In no event will a Participant’s monthly Pension benefit exceed the monthly amount the Participant would receive as a Social Security Retirement Benefit.

Section 4.03. Form and Time of Benefit. Payment of a Participant’s benefit will commence as of the month immediately following the month of the Participant’s final receipt of payment under his or her teacher’s basic contract or administrative contract, as applicable, and will be paid in equal monthly payments on or about the 25th day of each month until terminated in accordance with Section 4.04.

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Section 4.04. Termination of Benefits. A Participant’s Pension will be payable until the first to arrive of the following dates:

(a) the month prior to the first month the Participant is entitled to a Social Security Retirement Benefit;

(b) the date the Participant dies; or

Section 4.05. Maximum Annual Benefit.

(a) Effect on Participants. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, a Participant’s benefit will not exceed the maximum permissible benefit in accordance with Code Section 415.

(b) Definitions.

(i) Defined Benefit Dollar Limitation. The “defined benefit dollar limitation” is $160,000, as adjusted, effective January 1 of each year, under Code Section 415(d) in such manner as the Secretary shall prescribe, and payable in the form of a straight life annuity. A limitation as adjusted under Code Section 415(d) will apply to limitation years ending with or within the calendar year for which the adjustment applies. For this purpose the limitation year is the Plan Year.

(ii) Maximum Permissible Benefit. The “maximum permissible benefit” is the lesser of the defined benefit dollar limitation or the defined benefit compensation limitation (both adjusted where required, as provided in (A) and, if applicable, in (B) or (C) below).

(A) If the Participant has fewer than 10 years of participation in the Plan, the defined benefit dollar limitation shall be multiplied by a fraction, (i) the numerator of which is the number of years (or part thereof) of participation in the Plan and (ii) the denominator of which is 10. In the case of a Participant who has fewer than 10 years of service with the District, the defined benefit compensation limitation shall be multiplied by a fraction, (i) the numerator of which is the number of years (or part thereof) of service with the District and (ii) the denominator of which is 10.

(B) If the benefit of a Participant begins prior to age 62, the defined benefit dollar limitation applicable to the Participant at such earlier age is an annual benefit payable in the form of a straight life annuity beginning at the earlier age that is the actuarial equivalent of the defined benefit dollar limitation applicable to the Participant at age 62 (adjusted under (A) above, if required). The defined benefit dollar limitation applicable at an age prior to age 62 is determined as the lesser of

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(i) the actuarial equivalent (at such age) of the defined benefit dollar limitation computed using the interest rate and mortality table and (ii) the actuarial equivalent (at such age) of the defined benefit dollar limitation computed using a 5% interest rate and the applicable mortality table as defined in Code Section 417(e)(3). Any decrease in the defined benefit dollar limitation determined in accordance with this paragraph (B) shall not reflect a mortality decrement if benefits are not forfeited upon the death of the Participant. If any benefits are forfeited upon death, the full mortality decrement is taken into account.

(C) If the benefit of a Participant begins after the Participant attains age 65, the defined benefit dollar limitation applicable to the Participant at the later age is the annual benefit payable in the form of a straight life annuity beginning at the later age that is actuarially equivalent to the defined benefit dollar limitation applicable to the Participant at age 65 (adjusted under (A) above, if required). The actuarial equivalent of the defined benefit dollar limitation applicable at an age after age 65 is determined as (i) the lesser of the actuarial equivalent (at such age) of the defined benefit dollar limitation computed using the interest rate and mortality table as defined in Code Section 417(e)(3) and (ii) the actuarial equivalent (at such age) of the defined benefit dollar limitation computed using a 5% interest rate assumption and the applicable mortality table as defined in Code Section 417(e)(3). For these purposes, mortality between age 65 and the age at which benefits commence shall be ignored.

Section 4.06. Death Benefits. This Plan does not provide for any death benefit or other benefit payable on or after a Participant’s death, and as such, the Participant does not have any right to designate a beneficiary hereunder. Any amounts remaining unpaid at a Participant’s death will be forfeited in accordance with Section 4.04.

Section 4.07. Required Minimum Distributions. Notwithstanding any other Plan provision to the contrary, all distributions that may be made to a Participant shall be paid no less rapidly than required in accordance with the final regulations under Code Section 401(a)(9). The entire interest of a Participant must be distributed or begin to be distributed no later than the Required Beginning Date.

As of the first distribution calendar year, distributions, if not made in a single-sum, may only be made over one of the following periods (or a combination thereof):

(a) the life of the Participant,

(b) the life of the Participant and a Beneficiary,

(d) a period certain not extending beyond the joint and last survivor expectancy of the Participant and a Beneficiary.

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The life expectancy is calculated using the attained age of the Participant as of the birthday in the applicable calendar year reduced by one for each calendar year which has elapsed since the date life expectancy was first calculated. Life expectancy is computed by use of the expected return multiples in Tables V and VI of Section 1.72-9 of the Treasury Regulations. Unless otherwise elected by the Participant by the time distributions are required to begin, life expectancies shall be recalculated annually. Such election shall be irrevocable as to the Participant and shall apply to all subsequent years. If life expectancy is being recalculated, the applicable life expectancy shall be the life expectancy as so recalculated. The applicable calendar year shall be the first distribution calendar year, and if life expectancy is being recalculated such succeeding calendar year.

The amount to be distributed each year, beginning with distributions for the first distribution calendar year shall not be less than the quotient obtained by dividing the Participant’s benefit by the applicable life expectancy. The minimum distribution required for the Participant’s first distribution calendar year must be made on or before the Participant’s Required Beginning Date. The minimum distribution for other calendar years, including the minimum distribution for the distribution calendar year in which the Participant’s Required Beginning Date occurs, must be made on or before December 31 of that distribution calendar year. If the Participant’s benefit is distributed in the form of an annuity purchased from an insurance company, distributions thereunder shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 401(a)(9) of the Code and the proposed regulations thereunder.

Section 4.08. Direct Rollover Distributions.

(a) General Rule. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary that would otherwise limit a distributee’s election under this section, a distributee may elect, at the time and in the manner prescribed by the Plan Administrator, to have any portion of an eligible rollover distribution to which he or she is entitled paid directly to an eligible retirement plan specified by the distributee in a direct rollover.

(b) Definitions. The following definitions apply for purposes of this Section 4.08.

(i) Eligible Rollover Distribution. An eligible rollover distribution is any distribution of all or any portion of the balance to the credit of the distributee, except that an eligible rollover distribution does not include: any distribution that is one of a series of substantially equal periodic payments (not less frequently than annually) made for the life (or life expectancy) of the distributee or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the distributee and the distributee’s designated Beneficiary, or for a specified period of ten years or more; any distribution to the extent such distribution is required under Code Section 401(a)(9); the portion of any other distribution(s) that is not includable in gross income (determined without regard to the exclusion for net unrealized appreciation with respect to employer securities); and any hardship distribution to the extent it is derived from elective deferrals.

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(ii) Eligible Retirement Plan. An eligible retirement plan is an individual retirement account described in Code Section 408(a), an individual retirement annuity described in Code Section 408(b), an annuity plan described in Code Section 403(a), an annuity contract described in Code Section 403(b), an eligible plan under Code Section 457(b) which is maintained by a state, political subdivision of a state or an agency or instrumentality of a state or political subdivision of a state and which agrees to separately account for amounts transferred into such plan from this Plan; or a qualified plan described in Code Section 401(a), that accepts the distributee’s eligible rollover distribution. However, in the case of an eligible rollover distribution to the surviving spouse, an eligible retirement plan is an individual retirement account or individual retirement annuity.

(iii) Distributee. A distributee includes a Participant, former Participant or alternate payee with respect to the interest of the alternate payee’s spouse or former spouse under the Plan.

(iv) Direct Rollover. A direct rollover is a payment by the Plan to the eligible retirement plan specified by the distributee.

Section 4.09. Legally Incompetent or Missing Payee.

(a) Minor or Incompetent. If a distribution is to be made an individual who is legally incompetent, the Plan Administrator may direct that such distribution be paid to a legal guardian. Such payment shall fully discharge the Trustee, Plan Administrator, Trust Fund and the District from further liability on account thereof.

(b) Missing Payee. If all or any portion of the distribution payable to a Participant remains unpaid because the Plan Administrator has been unable to ascertain the whereabouts of the Participant after sending a registered letter, return receipt requested, to the last known address of such Participant, the amount so distributable will be forfeited and used to reduce the cost of the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a claim is subsequently made by the Participant for the forfeited benefit, such benefit will be reinstated.

Section 4.10. Offset. In the event any payment is made by the Trustee to any individual who is not entitled to such payment the Trustee has the right to reduce future payments due to such individual by the amount of any such erroneous payment. This right of offset, however, will not limit the rights of the Trustee to recover such overpayments in any other manner.

ARTICLE V

CONTRIBUTIONS

Section 5.01. Contributions. The District shall, in accordance with the provisions of any law applicable to the Plan, contribute to the Trust Fund in such amounts as shall be necessary to provide the benefits set forth herein. Subject to the provisions of Section 6.03, all contributions made by the District to the Trust Fund shall be irrevocable and shall be used solely for the exclusive benefit of Participants and to defray reasonable expenses of the Plan or Trust

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Fund. Forfeitures arising for any reason will be applied to reduce the cost of the Plan, not to increase the benefits otherwise payable to Participants. The District may retain an enrolled actuary on behalf of the Plan who may certify to the District the required contribution for the Plan Year, if any.

Section 5.02. Employee Contributions. The Plan does not require or permit Participant contributions, including, but not limited to rollover contributions.

ARTICLE VI

TRUST FUND

Section 6.01. Trust Fund.

(a) Continuation of Trust Fund. A trust is hereby established under the Plan and the Trustee will maintain a trust account for the Plan and, as part thereof, Participants’ accounts for such individuals as the District shall from time to time give written notice to the Trustee are Participants in the Plan. The Trustee will accept and hold in the Trust Fund such contributions as it may receive from time to time from the District, including amounts transferred by any prior trustee of the Plan, and such earnings, income and appreciation as may accrue thereon; less losses, depreciation and payments made by the Trustee to carry out the purposes of the Plan. The Trust Fund shall be fully invested and reinvested in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Plan.

(b) Exclusive Benefit. All contributions made to the Plan are made for the exclusive benefit of the Participants, and such contributions shall not be used for, or diverted to, purposes other than for the exclusive benefit of the Participants (including the costs of maintaining and administering the Plan and corresponding trust).

(c) Return of Contributions. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan: (i) as contributions made prior to the receipt of an initial determination letter are conditional upon a favorable determination as to the qualified status of the Plan under Code Section 401(a), if the Plan receives an adverse determination with respect to its initial qualification, then any such contribution may be returned to the District within one year after such determination, provided the application for determination is made by the time prescribed by law; (ii) contributions made by the District based upon mistake of fact may be returned to the District within one year of such contribution; and (iii) after all liabilities under the Plan have been satisfied, the remaining assets of the Trust shall be distributed to the District to the extent provided in Section 8.03.

In the case of the return of a contribution due to mistake of fact, the amount that may be returned is the excess of the amount contributed over the amount that would have been contributed had there not been a mistake. Earnings attributable to the excess contributions may not be returned to the District but losses attributable thereto must reduce the amount to be so returned. Any return of contribution or distribution of assets made by the Trustee pursuant to this section shall be made only upon the direction of the District, which shall have exclusive responsibility for determining whether the conditions of such return or distribution have been satisfied and for the amount to be returned.

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Section 6.02. Duties Of The Trustee.

(a) In General. The Trustee is not a party to, and has no duties or responsibilities under, the Plan other than those that may be expressly contained in this Article. The Trustee shall have no duties, responsibilities or liability with respect to the acts or omissions of any prior trustee. The Trustee shall discharge its assigned duties and responsibilities under this Article and the Plan with the care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims.

(b) Contributions. The Trustee agrees to accept contributions that are paid to it by the District in accordance with the terms of this Article. Such contributions shall be in cash. The Trustee shall have no duty to determine or collect contributions under the Plan and shall have no responsibility for any property until it is received by the Trustee. The District shall have the sole duty and responsibility for the determination of the accuracy or sufficiency of the contributions to be made under the Plan, the transmittal of the same to the Trustee and compliance with any statute, regulation or rule applicable to contributions.

(c) Distributions. The Trustee shall make distributions out of the Trust Fund pursuant to instructions described in Section 6.04. The Trustee shall not have any responsibility or duty under this Article for determining that such are in accordance with the terms of the Plan and applicable law, including without limitation, the amount, timing or method of payment and the identity of each person to whom such payments shall be made. The Trustee shall have no responsibility or duty to determine the tax effect of any payment or to see to the application of any payment. In making payments to service providers pursuant to instructions, the District acknowledges that the Trustee is acting as a paying agent and not as the payor, for tax information reporting and withholding purposes. In the event that any dispute shall arise as to the persons to whom payment or delivery of any assets shall be made by the Trustee, the Trustee may withhold such payment or delivery until such dispute shall have been settled by the parties concerned or shall have been determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(d) Records. The Trustee shall keep full and accurate accounts of all receipts, investments, disbursements and other transactions hereunder, including such specific records as may be agreed upon in writing between the District and the Trustee. All such accounts, books and records shall be open to inspection and audit at all reasonable times by any authorized representative of the District or the Plan Administrator. A Participant may examine only those individual account records pertaining directly to him.

(e) Accounting. The Trustee shall file with the Plan Administrator a written account of the administration of the Trust Fund showing all transactions effected by the Trustee subsequent to the period covered by the last preceding account and all property held at its fair market value at the end of the accounting period. The Trustee shall use its best effort to file such written account within 90 days, but not later than 120 days after the end of each Plan Year. Upon approval of such accounting by the Plan Administrator, neither the District nor the Plan Administrator shall be entitled to any further accounting by the Trustee. The Plan Administrator may approve such accounting by written notice of approval delivered to the Trustee or by failure to express objection to such accounting in writing delivered to the Trustee within six months from the date on which the accounting is delivered to the Plan Administrator.

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(f) Participant Eligibility. The Trustee shall not be required to determine the facts concerning the eligibility of any Participant to participate in the Plan, the amount of benefits payable to any Participant under the Plan, or the date or method of payment or disbursement. The Trustee shall be fully entitled to rely in good faith solely upon the written advice and directions of the Plan Administrator as to any such question of fact.

(g) Notice. The Trustee shall provide the District with advance notice of any legal actions the Trustee may take with respect to the Plan and Trust and shall promptly notify the District of any claim against the Plan and Trust.

Section 6.03. General Investment Powers. In addition to all powers and authority under common law, statutory authority and other provisions of this Article and to the extent not inconsistent with any applicable law, the Trustee shall have the following powers and authorities:

(a) Invest and reinvest the Trust Fund in any property, real, personal or mixed, wherever situated, and whether situated, and whether or not productive of income or consisting of wasting assets, including, without limitation, common and preferred stock, bonds, notes, debentures, options, mutual funds, leaseholds, mortgages (including without limitation, any collective or part interest in any bond and mortgage or note and mortgage), certificates of deposit, and oil, mineral or gas properties, royalties, interests or rights (including equipment pertaining thereto), without being limited to the classes of property in which trustees are authorized by law or any rule of court to invest trust funds and without regard to the proportion any such property may bear to the entire amount of the Trust Fund;

(b) Hold property in nominee name, in bearer form, or in book entry form, in a clearinghouse corporation or in a depository, so long as the Trustee’s records clearly indicate that the assets held are a part of the Trust Fund;

(c) Collect income payable to and distributions due to the Trust Fund and sign on behalf of the Trust any declarations, affidavits, certificates of ownership and other documents required to collect income and principal payments, including but not limited to, tax reclamations, rebates and other withheld amounts;

(d) To sell, exchange, convey, transfer, grant options to purchase, or otherwise dispose of any securities or other property held by the Trustee. No person dealing with the Trustee shall be bound to see to the application of the purchase money or to inquire into the validity, expediency, or propriety of any such sale or other disposition;

(e) To vote upon any stocks, bonds, or other securities; to give general or special proxies or powers of attorney with or without power of substitution; to exercise any conversion privileges, subscription rights or other options, and to make any payments incidental thereto; to oppose, or to consent to, or otherwise participate in, corporate reorganizations or other changes affecting corporate securities, and to delegate discretionary powers, and to pay any assessments or charges in connection therewith; and generally to exercise any of the powers of an owner with respect to stocks, bonds, securities, or other property;

(f) Take all action necessary to pay for authorized transactions or make authorized distributions, including exercising the power to borrow or raise moneys from any lender, upon such terms and conditions as are necessary to settle such transactions or distributions;

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(g) To keep such portion of the Trust Fund uninvested in cash or cash balances as the Trustee may, from time to time, deem to be in the best interests of the Plan, without liability for interest thereon;

(h) To accept and retain for such time as the Trustee may deem advisable any securities or other property received or acquired as Trustee hereunder, whether or not such securities or other property would normally be purchased as investments hereunder;

(i) To make, execute, acknowledge, and deliver any and all documents of transfer and conveyance and any and all other instruments that may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the powers herein granted;

(j) To settle, compromise, or submit to arbitration any claims, debts, or damages due or owing to or from the Trust Fund, to commence or defend suits or legal or administrative proceedings, and to represent the Plan and/or Trust Fund in all suits and legal and administrative proceedings;

(k) To invest in Treasury Bills and other forms of United States government obligations;

(l) Deposit cash in interest bearing accounts in the banking department of the Trustee or an affiliated banking organization;

(m) To deposit monies in federally insured savings accounts or certificates of deposit in banks or savings and loan associations;

(n) Invest and reinvest all or any portion of the Trust Fund collectively with funds of other retirement plan trusts exempt from tax under Code Section 501(a), including, without limitation, the power to invest collectively with such other funds through the medium of one or more common, collective or commingled trust funds which have been or may hereafter be operated by the Trustee, the instrument or instruments establishing such trust fund or funds, as amended from time to time, being made part of this Trust so long as any portion of the Trust Fund shall be invested through the medium thereof;

(o) Sell, either at public or private sale, option to sell, mortgage, lease for a term of years less than or continuing beyond the possible date of the termination of the Trust created hereunder, partition or exchange any real property which may from time to time constitute a portion of the Trust Fund, for such prices and upon such terms as it may deem best, and to make, execute and deliver to the purchasers thereof good and sufficient deeds of conveyance therefor and all assignments, transfers and other legal instruments, either necessary or convenient for the passing of the title and ownership thereof to the purchaser, free and discharged of all trusts and without liability on the part of such purchasers to see to the proper application of the purchase price;

(p) Repair, alter, improve or demolish any buildings which may be on any real estate forming part of the Trust Fund or to erect entirely new structures thereon;

(q) Renew, extend or participate in the renewal or extension of any mortgage, upon such terms as may be deemed advisable, and to agree to a reduction in the rate of interest on any mortgage or to any other modification or change in the terms of any mortgage or of any guarantee pertaining thereto, in any manner and to any extent that may be deemed advisable for the protection of the Trust Fund or the preservation of the value of the investment; to waive any default, whether in the performance of any

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covenant or condition of any mortgage or in the performance of any guarantee, or to enforce any such default in such manner and to such extent as may be deemed advisable; to exercise and enforce any and all rights of foreclosure, to bid on property in foreclosure, to take a deed in lieu of foreclosure with or without paying a consideration therefor, and in connection therewith to release the obligation on the bond or note secured by the mortgage; and to exercise and enforce in any action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity any rights or remedies in respect to any mortgage or guarantee;

(r) Purchase any authorized investment at a premium or at a discount;

(s) To execute all necessary receipts and releases and shall be under the duty to make efforts to collect such sums as may appear to be due (except contributions hereunder); provided, however, that the Trustee shall not be required to institute suit or maintain any litigation to collect the proceeds of any asset unless it has been indemnified to its satisfaction for counsel fees, costs, disbursements and all other expenses and liabilities to which it may in its judgment be subjected by such action. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, the Trustee is authorized to compromise and adjust claims arising out of any asset held in the Trust Fund upon such terms and conditions as the Trustee may deem just, and the action so taken by the Trustee shall be binding and conclusive upon all persons interested in the Trust Fund;

(t) To retain the services of investment advisors to invest and reinvest the assets of the Trust Fund, as well as employ such legal, actuarial, medical, accounting, clerical and other assistance as may be required in carrying out the provisions of the Plan. The Trustee may also appoint custodians, subcustodians or subtrustees as to part or all of the Trust Fund; and

(u) To do all such acts and exercise all such rights and privileges, although not specifically mentioned herein, as the Trustee may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of the Plan.

Section 6.04. Instructions.

(a) Reliance on Instructions. Whenever the Trustee is permitted or required to act upon the directions or instructions of the Plan Administrator or District, the Trustee shall be entitled to act in good faith upon any written communication signed by any person or agent designated to act as or on behalf of the Plan Administrator or District. Such person or agent shall be so designated either under the provisions of the Plan or in writing by the District and their authority shall continue until revoked in writing. The Trustee shall incur no liability for failure to act in good faith on such person’s or agent’s instructions or orders without written communication, and the Trustee shall be fully protected in all actions taken in good faith in reliance upon any instructions, directions, certifications and communications believed to be genuine and to have been signed or communicated by the proper person.

(b) Designation of Agent.

(i) District. The District shall notify the Trustee in writing as to the appointment, removal or resignation of any person designated to act as or on behalf of the Plan Administrator or District. After such notification, the Trustee shall be fully protected in acting in good faith upon the directions of, or dealing with, any person designated to act as or on behalf of the Plan Administrator or District until it receives notice to the contrary. The Trustee shall have no duty to

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inquire into the qualifications of any person designated to act as or on behalf of the Plan Administrator or District.

(ii) Trustee. If there is more than one Trustee, the Trustees may designate one of the Trustees to act behalf of the Trustees. Such designated Trustee shall be authorized to take any and all actions and execute and deliver such documents as may be necessary or appropriate.

(c) Payment of Benefits. The Trustee shall pay benefits and expenses from the Trust Fund only upon the written direction of the Plan Administrator. The Trustee shall be fully entitled to rely in good faith on such directions furnished by the Plan Administrator, and shall be under no duty to ascertain whether the directions are in accordance with the provisions of the Plan.

Section 6.05. Compensation and Indemnification.

(a) Compensation. The Trustee shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for its services as is mutually agreed upon with the District. If approved by the Plan Administrator, the Trustee shall also be entitled to reimbursement for all direct expenses properly and actually incurred on behalf of the Plan. Such compensation or reimbursement shall be paid to the Trustee out of the Trust Fund unless paid directly by the District.

(b) Indemnification. The District shall indemnify and hold harmless the Trustee from all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by the Trustee in connection with its duties hereunder but only to the extent not covered by insurance and arising from the District’s or its Board of Education’s actions or inactions, except when the same is due to the Trustee’s own negligence, misconduct, lack of good faith or breach of its fiduciary duties.

Section 6.06. Resignation and Removal.

(a) Resignation. The Trustee may resign at any time by written notice to the Plan Administrator which shall be effective 60 days after delivery unless prior thereto a successor Trustee assumes the responsibilities of Trustee hereunder.

(b) Removal. The Trustee may be removed by the District at any time.

(c) Successor Trustee. The appointment of a successor Trustee hereunder shall be accomplished by and shall take effect upon the delivery to the resigning or removed Trustee, as the case may be, of written notice of the District appointing such successor Trustee, and an acceptance in writing of the office of successor Trustee hereunder executed by the successor so appointed. All of the provisions set forth herein with respect to the Trustee shall relate to each successor Trustee so appointed with the same force and effect as if such successor Trustee had been originally named herein as the Trustee hereunder. If within 45 days after notice of resignation shall have been given under the provisions of this Article a successor Trustee shall not have been appointed, the resigning Trustee or the Plan Sponsor may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee.

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(d) Transfer of Trust Fund. Upon the appointment of a successor Trustee, the resigning or removed Trustee shall transfer and deliver the Trust Fund to such successor Trustee, after reserving such reasonable amount as it shall deem necessary to provide for its expenses in the settlement of its account, the amount of any compensation due to it and any sums chargeable against the Trust Fund for which it may be liable. If the sums so reserved are not sufficient for such purposes, the resigning or removed Trustee shall be entitled to reimbursement for any deficiency from the Plan Sponsor.

ARTICLE VII

PLAN ADMINISTRATION

Section 7.01. Plan Administrator.

(a) Designation. The District will serve as the Plan Administrator unless it otherwise appoints a Plan Administrator. If a Committee is designated by the District as the Plan Administrator, the Committee shall consist of one or more individuals who may be Employees appointed by the District and the Committee shall elect a chairman and may adopt such rules and procedures as it deems desirable. The Committee may take also action with or without formal meetings and may authorize one or more individuals, who may or may not be members of the Committee, to execute documents in its behalf.

(b) Authority and Responsibility of the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall have total and complete discretionary power and authority:

(i) to make factual determinations, to construe and interpret the provisions of the Plan, to correct defects and resolve ambiguities and inconsistencies therein and to supply omissions thereto. Any construction, interpretation or application of the Plan by the Plan Administrator shall be final, conclusive and binding;

(ii) to determine the amount, form or timing of benefits payable hereunder and the recipient thereof and to resolve any claim for benefits in accordance with this Article VII;

(iii) to determine the amount and manner of any benefit calculations hereunder;

(iv) to maintain and preserve records relating to Participants and former Participants;

(v) to prepare and furnish to Participants all information and notices required under federal law or the provisions of this Plan;

(vi) to prepare and file or publish with the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of the Treasury, their delegates and all other appropriate government officials all reports and other information required under law to be so filed or published;

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(vii) to approve and enforce any loan hereunder including the repayment thereof;

(viii) to provide directions to the Trustee with respect to the purchase of life insurance, methods of benefit payment, valuations at dates other than regular valuation dates and on all other matters where called for in the Plan or requested by the Trustee;

(ix) to hire such professional assistants and consultants as it, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or advisable;

(x) to determine all questions of the eligibility of Employees and of the status of rights of Participants;

(xi) to arrange for bonding, if required by law;

(xii) to adjust Accounts in order to correct errors or omissions;

(xiii) to take such action as the Plan Administrator deems appropriate in the case of any domestic relations order;

(xiv) to retain records on elections and waivers by Participants;

(xv) to supply such information to any person as may be required;

(xvi) to establish, revise from time to time, and communicate to the Trustee, a funding policy and method for the Plan; and

(xvii) to perform such other functions and duties as are set forth in the Plan that are not specifically given to the Trustee.

(c) Procedures. The Plan Administrator may adopt such rules and procedures as it deems necessary, desirable, or appropriate for the administration of the Plan. When making a determination or calculation, the Plan Administrator shall be entitled to rely upon information furnished to it. The Plan Administrator’s decisions shall be binding and conclusive as to all parties.

(d) Allocation of Duties and Responsibilities. The Plan Administrator may designate other persons to carry out any of its duties and responsibilities under the Plan.

Section 7.02. Compensation of Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall serve without compensation for its services.

Section 7.03. Plan Expenses. All direct expenses of the Plan, Trustee, Plan Administrator or any other person in furtherance of their duties hereunder shall be paid or reimbursed by the District, and if not so paid or reimbursed, shall be proper charges to the Trust Fund and shall be paid therefrom.

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Section 7.04. Allocation of Fiduciary Responsibility. A Plan fiduciary shall have only those specific powers, duties, responsibilities and obligations as are explicitly given him under the Plan and Trust Agreement. It is intended that each fiduciary shall not be responsible for any act or failure to act of another fiduciary. A fiduciary may serve in more than one fiduciary capacity with respect to the Plan.

Section 7.05. Indemnification. The District shall indemnify and hold harmless any person serving as the Plan Administrator from all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by such persons in connection with their duties hereunder but only to the extent not covered by insurance and arising from the District’s or its Board of Education’s actions or inactions, except when the same is due to such person’s own negligence, misconduct, lack of good faith, or breach of its fiduciary duties.

Section 7.06. Claims Procedures. If a claim for benefits under the Plan is denied, the Plan Administrator will give notice in writing of such denial to the claimant within a reasonable period of time after receipt of the claim by the Plan, not to exceed 90 days (or if the circumstances warrant an extension of time, within a period not to exceed 120 days), by registered or certified mail. The notice will set forth the specific reasons for such denial, referencing pertinent Plan provisions on which the denial is based, a description of any additional materials or information necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim with an explanation of why such material or information is necessary and an explanation of the Plan’s claim procedures.

The Plan Administrator will also advise the claimant that he or she may request a full and fair review of the decision denying the claim by filing a request for review with the Plan Administrator within 30 days after the Plan Administrator has mailed the denial notice. If such a request is received by the Plan Administrator, the Plan Administrator will conduct a review within 60 days of receipt of such request (or if the circumstances warrant an extension of time, within a period not to exceed 120 days after receipt of such request). The Plan Administrator will provide the claimant written notice of the decision on review.

ARTICLE VIII

AMENDMENT, MERGER AND TERMINATION

Section 8.01. Amendment. The provisions of the Plan may be amended in writing at any time and from time to time by the District, provided, however, that no amendment to the Plan shall decrease a Participant’s benefit. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a Participant’s benefit may be reduced to the extent permitted under Code Section 412(c)(8). No amendment shall increase the duties and liabilities of the Trustee without the Trustee’s consent. For purposes of this subsection, a Plan amendment that has the effect of (i) eliminating or reducing an early retirement benefit or a retirement-type subsidy, or (ii) eliminating an optional form of benefit, with respect to benefits attributable to service before the amendment shall be treated as reducing accrued benefits, unless such amendment is authorized under applicable Treasury Regulations. In the case of a retirement-type subsidy, the preceding sentence shall apply only with respect to a Participant who satisfies (either before or after the amendment) the

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pre-amendment conditions for the subsidy. In general, a retirement-type subsidy is a subsidy that continues after retirement, but does not include a qualified disability benefit, a medical benefit, a social security supplement, a death benefit (including life insurance).

Section 8.02. Merger and Transfer.

(a) Merger. In the event of any merger or consolidation with, or transfer of assets or liabilities to, any other plan, each Participant shall have a benefit in the surviving or transferee plan (as if such plan were then terminated immediately after such merger, consolidation or transfer) that is equal to or greater than the benefit he would have had immediately before such merger, consolidation or transfer in the plan in which he was then a Participant had such plan been terminated at that time.

(b) Transfer. The Plan Administrator may direct the Trustee to accept assets and related liabilities from another qualified plan provided that it receives sufficient evidence that the transferor plan is a tax-qualified plan. The Plan Administrator may direct the Trustee to transfer assets and related liabilities to another qualified plan provided that it receives sufficient evidence that the transferee plan is a tax-qualified plan.

Section 8.03. Termination.

(a) It is the intention of the District that this Plan will be permanent. However, the District reserves the right to terminate the Plan at any time for any reason.

(b) Any termination of the Plan shall become effective as of the date designated by the District. Except as expressly provided elsewhere in the Plan, prior to the satisfaction of all liabilities with respect to the benefits provided under this Plan, no termination shall cause any part of the funds or assets held to provide benefits under the Plan to be used other than for the benefit of Participants or to meet the administrative expenses of the Plan. In the event of the termination or partial termination of this Plan, the rights of all affected Employees to benefits accrued to the date of such termination or partial termination (to the extent funded as of such date) shall be nonforfeitable.

(c) Upon termination of this Plan with respect to all Participants, the Plan Administrator shall direct the Trustee to allocate and distribute the assets of the Trust Fund to satisfy the liabilities to Participants in the priorities and according to the categories required by applicable law; provided, however, that any assets remaining in the Trust Fund after such allocation and distribution pursuant to the priorities and categories required by law shall be shall revert to the District. To the extent that such remaining assets do not revert to the District, such assets shall be reallocated to the remaining Participants in a non-discriminatory manner.

ARTICLE IX

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 9.01. Nonalienation of Benefits.

(a) Except as provided in Section 9.01(b), the Trust Fund shall not be subject to any form of attachment, garnishment, sequestration or other actions of collection afforded creditors of the District or Participants under the Plan and all payments, benefits and rights shall be free from attachment,

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garnishment, trustee’s process, or any other legal or equitable process available to any creditor of such District or Participant. Except as provided in Section 9.01(b), no Participant shall have the right to alienate, anticipate, commute, pledge, encumber or assign any of the benefits or payments which he may expect to receive, contingently or otherwise, under the Plan.

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustee and/or Plan Administrator may:

(i) Subject to Section 9.02, comply with the provisions and conditions of any domestic relations order.

(ii) Comply with any federal tax levy made pursuant to Code Section 6331.

(iii) Bring action to recover benefit overpayments.

Section 9.02. Rights of Alternate Payees.

(a) General. An alternate payee shall have no rights to a Participant’s benefit and shall have no rights under this Plan other than those rights specifically granted to the alternate payee pursuant to a domestic relations order that are consistent with this section.

(b) Distribution. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, the Plan Administrator may direct the Trustee to distribute all or a portion of a Participant’s benefits under the Plan to an alternate payee in accordance with the terms and conditions of a domestic relations order. A distribution pursuant to a domestic relations order shall not include any type of benefit or payment option not otherwise payable by the Plan.

(c) Maximum Amount. A domestic relations order may not provide for the assignment to an alternate payee of an amount that exceeds the vested amount of the Participant’s benefit.

(d) Plan Procedures. The Plan Administrator may establish reasonable procedures for determining whether any domestic relations order received with respect to the Plan qualifies as a domestic relations order, and for administering distributions in accordance with the terms and conditions of such procedures and any domestic relations order.

Section 9.03. No Right to Employment. Nothing contained in this Plan shall be construed as a contract of employment between the District and the Participant, or as a right of any Employee to continue in the employment of the District, or as a limitation of the right of the District to discharge any of its Employees, with or without cause.

Section 9.04. No Right to Trust Assets. No Employee, Participant, former Participant or alternate payee shall have any rights to, or interest in, any assets of the Trust upon termination of employment or otherwise, except as specifically provided under the Plan. All payments of benefits under the Plan shall be made solely out of the assets of the Trust.

Section 9.05. Participant Benefiting. A Participant shall be treated as benefiting under the Plan for any Plan Year during which the Participant received or is deemed to receive an allocation in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.410(b)-3(a).

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Section 9.06. Governing Law. This Plan shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Kansas to the extent not preempted by Federal law.

Section 9.07. Severability of Provisions. If any provision of the Plan shall be held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if such provisions had not been included.

Section 9.08. Headings and Captions. The headings and captions herein are provided for reference and convenience only, shall not be considered part of the Plan, and shall not be employed in the construction of the Plan.

Section 9.09. Gender and Number. Except where otherwise clearly indicated by context, the masculine and the neuter shall include the feminine and the neuter, the singular shall include the plural, and vice-versa.

Executed this ____ day of ______, 2013.

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 373, HARVEY COUNTY, KANSAS

By:______(Name and Title)

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ITEMS FOR DECISION

8. Approval of Health Insurance Recommendation for 2013-14

Over the past two months, administration has been reviewing multiple proposals for health insurance coverage in the next plan year. Proposals have been received from PHS/Coventry and Blue Cross/Blue Shield for fully insured plans, and an alternative self-insured option has been presented for our consideration.

After significant review and consideration of the various options, administration is recommending the board enter into an agreement with Conrade Insurance Group and Benefit Management Inc. for a self- insured health plan that would begin October 1, 2013. It is anticipated that our plan will perform well at the levels proposed, and over the course of the first few years will be able to build a reserve fund and adjust to the needs of our employees instead of just reacting to the annual “sticker shock” of health insurance providers. The proposal does not include any increased contribution by the board at this time; a slight increase in premiums for the coming year will be borne by the employee contributions.

Additional discounts and reductions in plan costs may be available from a partnership that has been proposed with Newton Medical Center, and preliminary conversations with NMC leadership have been very promising.

Administrative Recommendation

The administration recommends that the board approve moving forward with a self-funded health insurance program beginning October 1, 2013.

Board Action

I move that the board approve the implementation of a self-funded health insurance program beginning October 1, 2013 and authorize Dr. Russell Miller to sign all related documents.

ITEMS FOR DECISION

9. Approval of Pay to Play Fees

All expenditures for athletics are paid for from the general fund. Athletic expenditures are approximately 2.5% of general fund expenditures.

Last month, the board considered four possibilities for decisions on this matter: 1. Leave the fees as they are. 2. Leave the fees as they are and establish a maximum amount families would pay. 3. Reduce the fees. 4. Eliminate the fees.

Any action other than leaving the fees the same for 2013-14 will result in a reduction of revenue of a maximum of approximately $56,000.

As a result of the conversation at the last board meeting, I did ask Brian Engelken to answer questions I had regarding the potential impact on cut policies if more students come out for sports than previously had participated. His response is below:

The current pay-to-participate structure does not impact our cut policy in any way. If a student pays a fee, tries out for a sport, and is then cut, we completely refund the money.

With our cut policy, it's only really implemented in a very select (few) circumstances. Almost every sport we have takes as many kids as are willing to come out. In my 6 years, I think we've only implemented cuts a couple of times in basketball, cheer/dance (annually), bowling (annually), and maybe(???) one time in volleyball, golf, baseball, and tennis. At the MS level, we cut annually in basketball and volleyball. The determining factor for whether or not to cut at the HS is generally two-fold:

* The ability of a maximum number of kids and/or a maximum number of teams to compete in a game (i.e. bowling, tennis, golf, etc.)

* The ability to properly teach, safely supervise, and find any playing time in games/contests for an extremely large number that come out. The teaching/safety/supervision issue also becomes very big when a district looks at cutting coaches.

A coach will decide on a year-by-year basis if he/she feels a cut needs to be made. The coach must 1) discuss/clear it through me first, 2) provide me the criteria for determining who makes the team/who gets cut, and 3) make themselves available to parents for a conference over a kid who was cut. We primarily cut seniors; we do not cut freshmen.

There were also questions raised regarding the three (3) districts in our league that do not charge a fee for students to participate in sports. I asked Brian to compare our offerings with those of the districts in questions. He reported:

Ark City -- Same sports as Newton EXCEPT Bowling, Gymnastics, and Swimming Goddard -- Same sports as Newton EXCEPT Gymnastics and Swimming Hutchinson -- Same sports as Newton EXCEPT Gymnastics

USD 373 estimated costs for coaching salaries at the high school only for Bowling ($3,815), Gymnastics ($7,848), and Swimming ($10,800) equals $22,463. Participation numbers for bowling were 24, for gymnastics were 7, and for swimming were 46. Total students equaled 77 (average $291.00 per student).

District Regular Reduced Free Maximum Andover 50 25 0 100 Ark City 0 0 0 0 Buhler 30 15 0 0 Campus 20 20 20 0 Goddard 0 0 0 0 Hutchinson 0 0 0 0 Maize 35 0 0 0 McPherson 50 35 0 0 Rose Hill 75 75 75 150 Salina 100 50 30 0 Valley Center 60 0 0 0 Winfield 40 20 20 0 Average Divided 9 = 51 Divided 7 = 34 Divided 4 = 36 Divided 2 = 125 Divided 3 = 23 Newton 50 40 30 0

Derby charges each student (full pay) $50.00 in addition to a textbook/enrollment fee. There is a reduction for students that are on reduced or free meal status. They do not call it pay-to-play because all students (grades 7-12) have to pay. However, it does not provide free admission to events/activities. Some parent support groups for particular activities or athletics also require a fee.

Administrative Recommendation

Given the current financial situation, I do not recommend that the board eliminate the fees. Therefore, I recommend that the board maintain the $50 fee for non-economically disadvantaged students, reduce the fees for students eligible for reduced meals to $30 and for those eligible for free meals to $15, and establish a maximum of $125 per family annually.

Board Action

I move to approve that the board maintain the $50 fee for non-economically disadvantaged students, reduce the fees for students eligible for reduced meals to $30 and for those eligible for free meals to $15, and establish a maximum of $125 per family annually.

AVCTL Pay-to-Participate Plans School Their Plan Andover Per Athlete Fee $50/Reg. - $25/Red. - $0/Free Max of $100/Family

Ark City No Fee

Buhler Per Sport Fee $30/Reg. - $15/Red. - $0/Free No Max

Campus Per Sport Fee $20/Athlete No Max

Derby Activity Fee for Every Single Student in School (7-12) Goes into the HS's Accounts

Goddard No Fee

Hutchinson No Fee

Maize Per Athlete Fee $35/Reg. - $0/Red. & Free No Max

McPherson Per Athlete Fee $50/Reg. - $35/Red. - $0/Free Includes KSHSAA Activities No Max

Rose Hill Per Athlete Fee $75/Reg., Red., & Free $25 for KSHSAA Activities Max of $150/Family

Salina Per Athlete Fee $100/Reg. - $50/Red. - $30/Free Includes KSHSAA Activities

Valley Center Per Athlete Fee $60/Reg. - $0/Red. & Free No Max

Winfield Activity Fee for Every Single Student in School (7-12) $40/Reg. - $20/Red. & Free Students into Events for Free BUDGETED ATHLETICS EXPENSES, 2012-13

High School Athletics 06.85.1000.1220.00.970 Coaches Salaries $225,230 06.85.1000.1210.xx.960 HS Athletics Supv Salary $5,352 06.85.1000.1200.00.098 Officials & Workers Salaries $25,000 06.85.1000.2xxx.xx.xxx Athletics Employee Benefits $20,919 06.85.1000.8910.98.850 Athletics Travel $44,000 06.85.1000.5290.00.000 Student Athlete Insurance $25,000 06.85.1000.5820.00.000 Coaches Out-District Travel $1,000 06.85.1000.6190.00.000 Athletic Supplies $1,000 06.xx.2410.1130.xx.xxx District Ath/Activities Director $72,632 06.xx.2410.2xxx.xx.xxx Ath Director Employee Ben. $7,443 High School Sub-total $427,576

Middle School Athletics 06.77.1000.1220.xx.97x Coaches Salaries $63,576 06.77.1000.120x.00.098 Officials & Other Worker Salary $11,500 06.77.1000.22xx.xx.xxx Employee Benefits $8,458 06.77.1000.5290.00.000 Student Athlete Insurance $2,100 06.77.1000.8900.00.000 League Dues $1,300 06.77.1000.6990.00.000 Supplies $500 06.77.1000.8910.98.77x Travel $12,000 Middle School Sub-total $99,434

Total Budgeted for Athletics, 2012-13 $527,010

Newton USD 373 – Pay to Play Information

The information below is from the district website.

Is there a sports fee to be able to participate? Yes, there is a sport fee. The fees are assessed according to reduced/free lunch status at the time fees are paid, provided there is a signed waiver on file.

Fees are as follows PER sport:

. Newton High School and Chisholm Middle School: $50.00 . NHS and CMS Reduced Lunch: $40.00 . NHS and CMS Free Lunch: $30.00

Please note; any student who chooses to participate in two (2) sports/activities in the same season will pay for each activity.

When does the sport fee need to be paid by? The sport fee must be paid by the end of the first week of practice. If it isnot paid by then, the athlete will not be allowed to practice with the team. The fee may be turned in during enrollment or to the district athletic secretary, located at the high school. If your student is in middle school, you may turn in your sport fee to the secretary at Chisholm.

Please Note: The exception is for our teams that have tryouts: Spirit Groups (cheer team and dance team), HS Bowling; MS Volleyball and MS Boys and Girls Basketball. Their sport fees are due the day after the athlete is notified they have made the team.

What is the purpose of the sport fee? The sport fee is a program designed to supplement the athletic budgets of the USD 373 high/middle schools. It will allow the district to continue to offer the same athletic programs offered in the past.

What is the policy for a refund? Kansas State High School Activities Association's (KSHSAA) bylaws, discipline policies of USD 373, and individual high/middle schools' and coaches’/sponsors’ rules will be observed by all participants. Failure to meet these regulations or to complete the activity for any reason other than being cut during tryouts will result in the forfeiture of all fees.

ITEMS FOR DECISION

10. Approval of the 2013-14 Negotiated Agreement

Included in the board packet is a summary of the changes to the negotiated agreement which were agreed to by both negotiating teams and have been approved by the teacher bargaining unit.

Administrative Recommendation

It is the recommendation of the administration that the board approve the 2013-14 Negotiated Agreement between USD 373 and the Newton NEA.

Board Action

I move to approve the 2013-14 Negotiated Agreement between USD 373 and the Newton NEA.

NEWTON U.S.D. 373 2013-14 NEGOTIATIONS SUMMARY Date of settlement: May 6, 2013

Summary of process

1. Initial session. An initial session was held on February 11, 2013, and an IBB training session was conducted by John Doern with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. 2. Dates. A joint statement was issued to begin the process and the ground rules, opening statement and standards were reviewed and updated. Five total sessions were needed to reach agreement. Sessions were held on March 11, March 25, April 1 and May 6. The process, including training, consumed approximately 27 hours at the table. 3. Teams. The NNEA team was composed of Deb Helberg, Nathan Dick, Elizabeth Gunn, Cindy Rambo and Susan Brack. The Board team was composed of Deb Hamm, Randy Zohn, Carol Sue Stayrook- Hobbs and John Robb. Four of the sessions were facilitated by John Doern of FMCS and the final session was un-facilitated. 4. Conclusion. The normal IBB process resumed this year. A true “team” approach was used again and innovative solutions were sought out to address long standing issues. A very successful year. Order Item Issue Status

1 BOE 5 Evaluation 3/25/13 Tentative agreement. The McREL system NEA 7 will be adopted for teachers. Tenured and non- tenured teachers will use the same forms.

2 BOE 3 Parent teacher conferences 4/1/13 Tentative agreement. It was agreed to schedule 28 hours (4 days) of conferences and/or preparation time at all levels rather than the current 21 hour minimum. Language was revised.

3a NEA 2 School day and year / duty 4/1/13 Tentative agreement. The contract will be BOE 1 year converted to hours rather than days. The same number of contract hours will be worked, but on a more flexible schedule. The length of the year and day were allowed to flex within the yearly number of duty hours. For the coming year, the instructional day will be increased and the calendar shortened. Nine professional days shall be used as follows: 2.25 of the days will be planned at the district level, 2.25 of the days will be planned at the building level, 2.25 of the days will be planned at the building grade or department level and 2.25 of the days will be planned at the district grade or department level. All building level professional development will be planned by the building team and approved by the District Professional Development Council. If planned activities would not be beneficial to a teacher, that teacher may submit an alternative proposal for Self Directed Learning to the District Professional Development Council for approval. 3b Joint Elementary collaboration- 4/1/13 Tentative agreement. Elementary NEA 5 Professional days and work collaboration time will be provided by BOE 2 days implementing dedicated science teachers. High school time will be provided during a seminar period. The agreement will be simplified to say that collaboration time for teachers will be provided at all levels and will be scheduled within the school day.

4 NEA 6 Extra-curricular salary 4/1/13 Tentative agreement. A Supplemental Salary Committee will be formed to study the schedule for equity within the schedule as well as comparability with other districts. The committee will report back to the IBB team by 12/20/13.

5 NEA 4 Leaves 4/1/13 The issue was run through the process with no consensus developed for any changes.

6 NEA 3 Planning time / periods 4/1/13 Tentative agreement. The language was BOE 4 simplifies and the 300 minutes per week were retained. The uninterrupted block of time increased from 150 minutes per week to 225 minutes per week.

7 NEA 1 Salary & benefits 4/1/13 Tentative agreement. The Base was BOE 6 increased $200 and the amount of $200 was added to each step on the schedule to compensate those bottomed out on columns. Horizontal education movement was funded. Longevity pay movement was funded. Supplemental Salary Schedule movement was funded. The MS column was increased by $300 to recognize a raise from the B40 column when a MS degree is obtained. The cost of the item is approximately $177,495 which is a 1% increase in costs. Due to the lack of appropriation in Topeka, the district will have to cut approximately $900,000 this year.

8 BOE 7 Miscellaneous language Miscellaneous language items were updated. S:\B\BOAROF\999329issues4-2013 final summary.wpd 5/6/13

ITEMS FOR DECISION

11. Approval of Gift Request for Newton High School

Newton High School has received a donation of engines, tools, metal and misc. items valued at $3,000.00 from Merle Davidson to be used by students in the Auto/Welding program.

Administrative Recommendation

The administration recommends that the board accept the a donation of engines, tools, metal and misc. items valued at $3,000.00 from Merle Davidson to be used by students in the Auto/Welding program at Newton High School.

Board Action

I move to accept the a donation of engines, tools, metal and misc. items valued at $3,000.00 from Merle Davidson to be used by students in the Auto/Welding program at Newton High School.

ITEMS OF INFORMATION

1. Budget Information

As Russ has analyzed the impact of flat funding on the district, he has concluded that general fund budget will need to be reduced by $153,904 and supplemental general fund will need to be reduced by $616,000. The total amount that the district budget will need to be reduced is anticipated at $769,904.

Now, the analysis at this time has included several assumptions: • stable enrollment • 2013-14 weightings the same as audited enrollment • enrollment being calculated on a 3-year average method (which results in reduction – primarily due to the closing of Youthville’s program) • flat property valuation • ending balance of $200,000 in LOB • keeping mill levy at the current level

Russ prepared several documents for the most recent Budget Advisory Council that are included in the board packet.

Every year as superintendents and assistant superintendents for business begin the process of looking at budget there are certain considerations and assumptions that are made that impact the budget. What costs are projected to increase? What will valuations do? What will be the impact on the mill levy? How many students will actually enroll? What are the cost differences between the staff members that are leaving and the ones that are being hired? How much was budgeted this year and how much was spent? Are there line items that could be reduced that would have the effect of a budget reduction but not impact programs or personnel?

Every budget that is prepared has a certain amount of money that is included for the unexpected. And while these funds may not be spent in the line item that the funds were budgeted to, much of what is remaining at the end of the year is used for primarily four purposes: 1. to reduce the amount of taxes collected in the next year – carryover in LOB reduces the taxes levied for the next budget; 2. to prepay expenditures for the upcoming year – examples might be insurance premiums, KSHSSA dues, KASB membership, supplies, or textbooks; 3. to reduce the transfer amounts needed in the next budget for programs such as Vocational Education, English Language Learners, At-Risk, or Special Education; and 4. to increase unencumbered cash balances in funds such as Capital Outlay for special projects or Contingency Reserve in anticipation of uncertainty related to enrollments or funding.

In the documentation titled “Budget Reductions for Consideration,” the reductions listed are a mixture of reductions that would not have any real impact on spending in the upcoming year and actual reductions that have already been put in motion. For the items that are labeled “reduce amount held in reserve,” making reductions in these line items simply means that there would be less money at the end of fiscal year 14 (June 2014) to utilize in the four ways listed above.

At this time, there is no way to determine how much we might be saving in salaries due to the hiring of teachers that would be replacing teachers that are retiring or leaving the district for other reasons.

Funding from SB155 has resulted in an additional $185,361 in revenue that can be used to offset the needed reductions between the enrollment impact in general fund and the anticipated reduction in local option budget. If the funds are used for that purpose, the district would need to reduce $584,543 from the budget to break even next year. The sheet of budget reductions for consideration includes $592,500 in

budget reductions. The concern with this list is not that the district could not do without money in these items, but that doing so will reduce end of year money in June 2014. The impact of that will depend greatly on enrollment, valuation, and funding. The governor has budgeted for a $14 increase in BSAPP for FY 15 which would result in $64,330 in increased revenue IF there are no changes in enrollment, proration of LOB, or other factors that would impact weightings. The increased revenue does not begin to address the “soft money” reductions that are included for consideration.

Included in the packet are the brainstorming suggestions from the Budget Advisory Council. Members of the council have experienced what you have and realize that there is no easy way to cut the budget and continue to cut the budget. They will meet at least one more time to make recommendations for the board’s consideration.

The amount the board needs to reduce in general fund and local option budget is approximately 2.5%.

Budget Advisory Council April 18, 2013

Brainstorming Ideas for Handling Budget Issues: ● eliminating middle school sports ● cutting back custodial overtime ● continue to reduce 6th hour ● cutting 5/6 instrumental music ● cutting 6 teaching positions across the district ● increase revenue ● strategic planning referenced 1994 when approximately 400 people participated ● increase LOB to flatline ● decrease 6th period pay ● athletics 20% cut ($70,000) travel, salaries, supplies ● no good way to do it ● what is our core mission? ● what is our strategic plan? ● are we cutting across all programs and dumbing down all? ● or should we look at what our core needs are and do those and drop others? ● what is the frosting? ● what can we do to be advocates? Budget Reductions for Consideration 2013-14 General Fund Description Amount Comments District Aides 10,000 Reduce amount held in contingency Music Contests 3,000 Reduce amount available for music contests Student Travel 2,500 Reduce amount available for student travel to contests Postage 10,000 We are doing less mailings. Axtell Lease 9,500 Reduction in the amount we pay. Sub Drivers 2,500 Reduce amount held in contingency

37,500

Local Option Budget - Supplemental General Fund Description Amount Comments Supplies 50,000 Reduce amount held in contingency WAN/Internet 10,000 Change in provider Textbooks 75,000 Reduce amount held in contingency Equipment 100,000 Reduce amount available for equipment Public Relations 40,000 Reduction of position PR Printing 2,500 Reduce printing costs Telephone 10,000 Reduce amount held in contingency Gas 50,000 Reduce amount held in contingency Electricity 50,000 Reduce amount held in contingency Legal Fees 10,000 Increase KASB; Reduce local

397,500

Other - Across Multiple Funds Description Amount Comments 6th hour overloads 67,500 Reduction of 13.5 sections at the high school Business Teacher 10,000 Difference between replacing teacher and overloads Mentor Teacher 35,000 Previously funded by state, no longer funded Newton Wellness 4,500 Each year the district pays to reduce enrollment fees 100 Inst Materials Tech 5,000 Reduce hours Aides/Bus Drivers 30,000 Change in calendar

152,000

Total 587,000

ITEMS OF INFORMATION

2. Next Meeting: June 24, 2013, 7:00 p.m.