LPS Policy Section F

SECTION F STUDENTS

POLICY TITLE ADOPTED REVISED

FB Sexual Harassment of Students 08/03/98 FD Student Residency 08/03/98 04/21/16 FD-E1 Declaration of Residency 08/03/98 FD-E2 Statement of Intent to Establish Residency 08/03/98 FD-E3 Power of Attorney 08/04/14 FDA Enrollment requirements 08/03/98 FDA-R1 Enrollment, Transfer and Placement of Students, Boundaries 08/03/98 02/18/10 FDAC Placement of Multiple Siblings 08/21/08 FDAD Placement of Students Who Have Been in a Homeschool Program 02/22/01 01/18/07 FDAE Enrollment of Students with Foreign Citizenship 02/05/96 08/03/98 Agreement Between a Foreign Exchange Student Placement Agency & FDAE-E1 02/05/96 08/03/98 Lawton Public Schools District FDC Student Attendance 08/03/98 FDC-R1 Student Attendance, Regulation 08/06/90 01/21/16 FDC-R2 Internal Activities Review Committee 08/03/98 01/21/16 FDC-R3 Absences Procedures 08/03/98 01/21/16 FDC-E1 Affidavit of Understanding 08/03/98 01/21/16 FE Transfers and Assignments, Open Transfer Policy 09/07/93 07/20/17 FE-R1 Transfers and Assignments, Regulation 07/01/94 07/20/17 FE-E1 Application for Transfer Due to Emergency 08/03/98 04/21/16 FE-E2 Intra-District Transfer Application 08/03/98 04/21/16 FFA Health: Students, Procedures for Communicable Diseases 08/03/98 FFA-P Instructions for Parents for Head Lice Treatment 08/03/98 04/02/07 FFA-E1 Head Lice Letter 08/03/98 04/02/07 FFA-E2 Communicable Diseases Among Children 08/05/99 FFAAB-R Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Regulation 05/01/89 08/03/98 FFAB Immunizations, Students 08/03/98 FFAB-E1 Verification of Immunization Record 08/03/98 FFAB-E2 Certificate of Exemption 08/03/98 FFAC First Aid, Students 08/03/98 FFAC-P First Aid, Students, Procedures 08/03/98 FFAC-E1 Consent for Treatment 08/03/98 FFAC-E2 Student Accident/Injury Report 08/03/98 FFACA Medication: Administering to Students 08/03/98 08/21/08 FFACA-R Medications Given at School 09/18/03 FFACA-E1 Request for Administration of Prescription Medication 08/03/98 Request for Self-Administration of Inhaled Asthma Medication Administration FFACA-E2 08/21/03 of Medicine FFACA-E3 Request for Administration of Non-Prescription Medication 08/03/98 FFAE Student Physicals 08/03/98 FFAE-R Student Physicals, Vision and Hearing Screening 08/03/98 FFAEA Concussions and Head Injury Awareness and Management 08/02/10 FFG Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and/or Neglect 08/03/98 04/03/17

1 SECTION F STUDENTS

POLICY TITLE ADOPTED REVISED

FFG-E1 Suspected Child Abuse Report Form 08/03/98 02/17/15 FFGB Guidelines for Outside Agency to Interview Children at the School 08/05/99 FFGB-E1 DHS and Law Enforcement Agencies Student Interview 08/05/99 FJ Fund Raising by In-School Organizations 08/03/98 FJA Fund Raising Campaigns 08/03/98 FL Student Records 08/03/98 FL-E1 FORM A: Request to Inspect Records (Parent) 08/03/98 FL-E2 FORM B: Request to inspect Records (Student Over 18) 08/03/98 FL-E3 FORM C: Authority to Transfer Education Records (Parent) 08/03/98 FL-E4 FORM D: Authority to Transfer Education Records (Student Over 18) 08/03/98 FL-E5 FORM E: Education Record Challenge (Parent) 08/03/98 FL-E6 FORM F: Education Record Challenge (Student Over 18) 08/03/98 FL-E7 FORM G: Notice of Hearing to Contest Record Content 08/03/98 FL-E8 FORM H: Summary of Hearing to Contest Record Content 08/03/98 FORM I: Permission of Parent or Legal Guardian for Third Party Access to FL-E9 08/03/98 Student's Education Record FORM J: Permission of Student Eighteen or Over for Third Party Access To FL-E10 08/03/98 Student's Education Record FL-E11 FORM K: Record of Third Party Access 08/03/98 FORM L: Transfer of Records Under Judicial Order or Lawfully Issued FL-E12 Subpoena 08/03/98 FL-E13 Request for Records Denied, Incomplete Forms 08/03/98 FL-E14 Request for Records Information Denied 08/03/98 FL-E15 Review of Student Records, Notification to Parent 08/03/98 FLE Transfer and Release of Confidential Information 08/03/98 FLE-E Permission for the Transfer and/or Release of Confidential Student Information 08/03/98 FLF Information Coordinator 08/03/98 FMAC Cheerleaders and Spirit Groups 08/03/98 FMC Student Clubs and Organizations 11/19/09 FMCA Organization Sponsors 12/10/12 FMCAA Gang Activity 08/03/98 FMEA Student Distribution of Publications and Circulation of Petitions 07/17/00 FMFD Interscholastic Athletics 11/07/94 01/16/20 FMFP Athletics, Gate Passes 08/03/98 FMFP R1 Athletics, Gate Passes 08/03/98 FNA Student Rights and Responsibilities, Freedom of Speech and Assembly 08/03/98 FNC Student Conduct 08/03/98 FNCC Hazing 08/03/98 FNCD Bullying 08/03/98 08/21/14 FNCD-R Prohibiting Bullying (Regulation) 11/15/12 FNCD-P Bullying (Investigation Procedures) 11/15/12 08/21/14 Reporting Students Under the Influence of or Possessing Intoxicating FNCE 08/03/98 Beverages, Alcoholic Beverages or Controlled Dangerous Substances

SECTION F STUDENTS

POLICY TITLE ADOPTED REVISED

FNCE-R Disciplinary Procedures for Alcohol and Drug Offenses 08/03/98 07/16/15 FNCF Drug-Free Schools 08/03/98 07/16/15 FNCF-R Drugs, Mood or Physical Altering Substances 08/03/98 07/16/15 FNCFC Tobacco Use 08/03/98 07/16/15 FNCFD Student Drug Testing 02/18/16 11/07/16 FNCFD-E Student Drug Testing Concent Form 08/18/16 11/07/16 FNCGA Weapons-Free Schools 08/03/98 FNCH Assaults on Student(s) or School Personnel 08/03/98 07/16/15 FNF Search of Students 08/03/98 04/07/03 FNF-R Search of Students, Regulation 04/07/03 FNG Student Acceptable Use of Personal Electronic Devices 08/03/98 06/06/16 FNH Distracting Devices 04/07/03 02/17/15 FO Student Discipline 08/03/98 04/04/16 FO-R1 Student Discipline, Regulations 08/03/98 11/19/15 FO-R4 Student Discipline Threatening Behavior 03/09/06 FOB Corporal Punishment 02/01/93 02/17/15 FOD Suspension of Students 08/03/98 07/16/09 FOD-E1 Notice to Parents of Hearing of Proposed Disciplinary Action 08/03/98 FRA Scheduling Games and Practice Times 08/03/98

LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FB

SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS

The Lawton Board Of Education is committed to providing an environment free from unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct or communication constituting sexual harassment. Sexual harassment by and of Lawton Public School District employees and students is prohibited.

The following sexual harassment reporting procedure/investigation will be communicated:

1. The board encourages and expects students to immediately report incidents of sexual harassment to any teacher, counselor, or administrator at the school site.

2. Any teacher, counselor, or administrator who has received a report, verbally or in writing, from any student regarding sexual harassment of that student or another student by a student or adult in the educational setting must forward that report to the building principal.

3. All complaints of sexual harassment will be investigated and promptly resolved.

4. Upon receipt of an allegation of sexual harassment the principal will conference with the student within five school days, and the principal will complete an investigation into the complaint within ten school days.

5. Verbal reports of sexual harassment will be put in writing by the student or the person who receives the complaint and will be signed by the student.

Each principal has the responsibility of maintaining an educational environment free of sexual harassment Principals shall take appropriate actions to reinforce the Lawton Public School District sexual harassment policy. These actions will include:

1. Prompt removal of vulgar or sexually offensive graffiti.

2. Providing staff in-service within two weeks of the adoption of this policy and at the time of employment.

3. Taking appropriate disciplinary action as needed including contacting the parents and recording the incident as part of the student’s disciplinary file.

4. All homeroom teachers shall discuss this policy with their students within one month after its adoption by the board and during the first week of the school year thereafter. Written copies of the policy shall be given to each student as part of these discussions. Discussions shall be carried out in age appropriate ways and should assure students that they need not endure any form of sexual harassment.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS (cont.)

5. In addition, all teachers, counselors, and. administrators shall instruct students on the procedures for reporting sexual. harassment within the educational setting on an as-needed basis.

The following complaint process will be utilized in dealing with allegations of sexual harassment.

1. A student or parent who has a complaint alleging sexual harassment by another student(s) or sexual harassment or sexual abuse by an employee may request a conference with the principal, designee, or the Title IX coordinator. The student may be accompanied by the parent or other advisor at the initial conference and throughout the complaint process. The initial conference with the student shall be held with a person who is the same gender as the student, when possible. The conference shall be scheduled and held as soon as possible, but in any event within five school days.

2. The principal, designee, or the Title IX coordinator shall coordinate an appropriate investigation to be completed within ten school days. The student or parent shall be informed if extenuating circumstances delay the investigation.

3. If the resolution of the complaint at Level One is not to the student's or parent’s satisfaction, the student or parent has ten school days to request a conference with the superintendent or designee, who shall schedule and hold a conference. Prior to the conference, the student or parent will submit a written complaint that includes a statement of the complaint, any evidence in its support, the resolution sought, the student's and/or the parent’s signature, and the date of the conference with the principal, designee, or Title IX coordinator.

4. If the resolution of the complaint at Level Two is not to the student or parent’s satisfaction, the student may present the complaint to the board at its next regular meeting. The complaint shall be included as an as an item on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. Lack of official action by the board upholds the administrative decision at Level Two. Announcing a decision in the student’s or parent’s presence constitutes communication of the decision.

The board shall hear complaints alleging sexual harassment by students or sexual harassment by employees in closed meeting, unless otherwise required by the Open Meeting Act.

REFERENCE: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 42 U. S. C §2000e-2 29 C.F.R. §1604.1, et seq.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FD

STUDENT RESIDENCY

It is the policy of the Board of Education that the residence of any child for school purposes shall be the legal residence of the parents, guardian, or person having legal custody who holds legal residence within the district as defined in 70 O.S. §1-113 (C), provided that such parent, legal guardian, person, or institution having legal custody contributes in a major degree to the support of such child. Provided, further, that any child residing in the district who is entirely self- supporting shall be considered a resident of the school district if the child works and attends school in the school district. Questions concerning legal residence of children shall be determined pursuant to procedures utilized by the State Department of Education in accordance with 70 O.S. §1-113.

An adult who does not fall within the categories listed above, who holds legal residence in the district, and who has assumed permanent care and custody of the child, may file an affidavit with the school district attesting that custody has been assumed. The affidavit must include the reasons for assuming custody. The residency officer shall consider the facts of each case and shall approve residency only if it is demonstrated that the custody arrangement is permanent and the adult contributes in a major degree to the support of the child.

The superintendent or designee may require the submission of evidence of residency in order to determine whether the student is eligible to attend the public schools or programs without payment of nonresident tuition. Such evidence may include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Proof of payment of local personal income tax or ad valorem taxes 2. Title to residential property in the district, or a valid unexpired lease agreement, or receipts for payment of rent on a district residence in which the applicant actually resides 3. Proof of provisions of utilities 4. A valid, unexpired motor vehicle operator’s permit or motor vehicle registration 5. Maintenance of voter registration 6. Notarized affidavit verifying residency and that the affiant has assumed the permanent care and custody of the student. (The filing of a false affidavit shall be subject to punishment in accordance with 70 O.S. §1-113(A)(1).)

Children and Youth in Transition

It is the policy of our district to view children as individuals. Therefore, this policy will not refer to children as homeless; it will instead use the term “children and youth in transition”. In accordance with the requirements of the Federal McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, (homeless children) children and youth in transition must (shall) have access to the same free and appropriate public education as provided to other children, including preschool, and be

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STUDENT RESIDENCY (cont.)

given as full opportunity to meet state and local academic achievement standards. All students must be included in state-and district-wide assessments and accountability systems. (The Board shall make reasonable efforts to identify homeless children within the district, encourage their enrollment, and eliminate existing barriers to their education that may exist in district policies or practices.) Our schools will ensure that children and youth in transition are free from discrimination, segregation and harassment. (No child or youth shall be discriminated against in this school district because of homelessness.)

Children are deemed to be homeless under the following conditions:

1. A child who is lacking a fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence and who has a primary nighttime residence that is a publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations, and, temporary residence prior to institutionalization, or a place not designed or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. 2. A child who is placed in a transitional or emergency shelter before placement in a foster home or home for neglected children. 3. A child who is temporarily living in a trailer park or camping area due to lack of adequate living accommodations. 4. A child who is living in doubled-up accommodations due to loss of housing or other similar situation. 5. A child who is placed in a foster home for lack of shelter space. 6. A migratory child who is staying in accommodations not fit for habitation. 7. A child who has run away from home and lives in a runaway shelter, abandoned building, the street, or other inadequate accommodations. 8. A child who is placed in a state institution because he/she has no other place to live. 9. A child who has been abandoned by his/her family and who is staying in a hospital. 10. A child whose parents or guardian will not permit him/her to live at home and who lives on the street, in a shelter, or in other transitional or inadequate accommodation. 11. School-age unwed mothers or expectant mothers who are living in homes for unwed mothers because they have no other available living accommodations.)

According to the Federal McKinney-Vento Act (Sec. 725(2)), “homeless children and youth” are defined as individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. It includes children and youth who  Are temporarily sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reasons  Are living in motels, hotels, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adwquate accomodations

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STUDENT RESIDENCY (cont.)

 Are living in emergency shelters  Are abandoned in hospitalsHave a nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings  Are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings  Runaway children or children who are abandoned  Migratory children and unaccompanied youth (youth not in physical custody of a parent or guardian) may be considered homeless if they meet the above definition

The district administration shall attempt to remove existing barriers to school attendance by homeless children:

1. Enrollment requirements that may constitute a barrier to the education of the homeless child or youth may be waived at the discretion of the Superintendent. If the District is unable to determine the student's grade level due to missing or incomplete records, the District shall administer tests or utilize other reasonable means to determine the appropriate grade level for the child. 2. Fees and charges that may present a barrier to the enrollment or transfer of a homeless child or youth may be waived at the discretion of the Superintendent. 3. Customary transportation policies and regulations, may be waived at the discretion of the Superintendent. 4. Official school records policies and regulations may be waived at the discretion of the Superintendent. 5. The District shall make a reasonable effort to locate immunization records from information available or shall arrange for students to receive immunizations through health agencies and at district expense if no other recourse is available. Immunizations may, however, be waived for homeless youth only in accordance with provisions of board policy on immunizations. (See policy FFAB.) 6. Other barriers to school attendance by homeless youth may be waived at the discretion of the Superintendent.

Each child and youth in transition has the right to remain at his or her school of origin, or attend any school that students living in the same area are eligible to attend. The school selected for enrollment must enroll any child or youth in transition immediately. Enrollment may not be denied or delayed due to the lack of any document normally required for enrollment, including, but not limited to:

1. Proof of residency 2. Transcripts/school records

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STUDENT RESIDENCY (cont.)

3. Immunization or immunization/health/medical/physical records: The District shall make a reasonable effort to locate immunization records from information available or shall arrange for students to receive immunizations through health agencies and at district expense if no other recourse is available. Immunizations may, however, be waived for homeless youth only in accordance with provisions of board policy on immunizations. (See policy FFAB.) 4. Birth certificate 5. Unpaid school fees 6. Lack of uniforms or clothing that conforms to dress code 7. Any factor related to the student’s living condition 8. Other barriers to school attendance by homeless youth may be waived at the discretion of the Superintendent, including excusing tardiness and absences when related to the student’s living situation. 9. Customary transportation policies and regulations may be waived at the discretion of the Superintendent.

In the case of unaccompanied children and youth, the school district’s liaison will assist in placement and/or enrollment decisions.

The District will provide to each (homeless child) child and youth in transition such school services that are comparable to services offered to other students in the district and that are determined to be in the child's best interest. Such services include:

1. School meal programs 2. Transportation services 3. Title I, Part A, services 4. Educational services for which the students meets eligibility criteria, including special education and related services and programs for English language learners 5. Vocational and technical education programs 6. Gifted and talented programs 7. Before and after school programs

If a dispute arises over any issue covered in this policy, the child or youth in transition will be admitted immediately to the school in which enrollment is sought, pending final resolution of the dispute. The student will also have the rights of a student in transition to all appropriate educational services, transportation, free meals, and Title I, Part A, services while the dispute is pending, to include:

1. Special education 2. Title 1 3. Limited English proficiency programs for which they are eligible

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STUDENT RESIDENCY (cont.)

4. Vocational education programs 5. Gifted and talented programs 6. Before and after school programs 7. School meal programs 8. Transportation services

Residency Officer

The school district designated the Director of Student Services as residency officer. The residency officer may be contacted by calling the school district at (580) 357-6900 or by writing to the residency officer at the following address, or by personally visiting the residency officer at Shoemaker Education Center, 753 Fort Sill Blvd., Lawton, Oklahoma, 73507.

If the school district denies admittance of a student who claims to be a resident of the district, the parent, guardian, or person having care and custody of the student may request a review of the residency officer's decision. Such request for review shall be in writing and must be received by the residency officer within three school days of the denial of admittance. The request for review shall include any additional pertinent information that may justify the admittance of the child to the school district.

Upon receipt of a written request for review, the residency officer will render a decision and notify the parent of the decision within three school days of the receipt of the request for review.

If the parent disagrees with the findings of the residency officer, the parent will notify the residency officer within three school days of the receipt of the decision. The residency officer will submit his/her findings and all documents reviewed to the board of education. The board of education will review the decision and the documents submitted by both the residency officer and the student and render a decision at the next board meeting. The Board’s decision may be appealed only pursuant to procedures utilized by the State Department of Education.

REFERENCE: 70 O.S. §1-113, §1-114 70 O.S. §18-111

Revision Date(s): 9/21/92, 11/20/92, 3/11/94, 7/5/94, 9/2/94, 10/21/94, Adoption Date: 8/3/98 7/25/96, 8/29/96, 7/21/97, 2/3/98, 9/8/98, 7/16/02, 5/3/10; 4/21/16 Page 5 of 5

LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FD-E1

DECLARATION OF RESIDENCY

Note: False declaration of address may result in a fine of $500 (HB 1557). The Lawton Public Schools District reserves the right to verify residency information.

Tenant Status:  Owner  Lease/Renter

I hereby declare that I share my dwelling located at (Address)

With (Printed Name) (Signature)

(Owner/Renter)

(Person Sharing Dwelling)

Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me this ______Day of ______2 _____

SEAL My Commission Expires:

Notary Signature:

Student (s) Name:

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Today’s Date: Tickler Date:

Proof of Residency Provided:  Utility Statement  Lease/Rental Agreement  Other ______School Attendance Area (Circle One): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 – Student Services/Enrollment Card 2 – School 3 – Parent 4 – Tickler File

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FD-E2

STATEMENT OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY

Date:

This is to certify that I intend to establish my legal home in the

school attendance area by **.

The Lawton School District, at its discretion, may check anytime for verification. My new address will be:

** According to established policies of the Lawton Public Schools, you are hereby granted forty-five (45) official school days to establish residency in the school district in which your child (ren) has been granted permission to enroll. Anytime before the end of this forty-five-day grace period, should you need an extension; you MUST contact our office to make other arrangements. At the end of these forty-five (45) days if residency has not been established or we have not been contacted for an extension; your child (ren) will be dropped from the current school and must return to the school district in which you reside.

______1. ______Signature of Parent or Guardian Student’s Name

______2. ______Current Address Zip Student’s Name

______3. ______Telephone Number Student’s Name

Administrative Assistant

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 2

My Commission Expires

Notary Public

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FD-E2

(SEAL)

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FD-E3

POWER OF ATTORNEY

1. "I certify that I am the parent or legal custodian of: ______(Full name of minor child) (Date of birth)

______(Full name of minor child) (Date of birth)

______(Full name of minor child) (Date of birth) (minor child(ren))." 2. "I designate ______, (Full name of Attorney-in-fact)

______, (Street address, city, state and zip code of Attorney-in-fact)

______(Home phone of Attorney-in-fact) (Work phone of Attorney-in-fact) as the attorney-in-fact of each minor child named above."

3. ______"I delegate to the attorney-in-fact all of my power and authority regarding the care, custody and property of each minor child named above, including but not limited to the right to enroll the child in school, inspect and obtain copies of education records and other records concerning the child, the right to attend school activities and other functions concerning the child, and the right to give or withhold any consent or waiver with respect to school activities, medical and dental treatment, and any other activity, function or treatment that may concern the child. This delegation shall not include the power or authority to consent to marriage or adoption of the child, the performance or inducement of an abortion on or for the child, or the termination of parental rights to the child." or

4. ______"I delegate to the attorney-in-fact the following specific powers and responsibilities (write in):

______

This delegation shall not include the power or authority to consent to marriage or adoption of the child, the performance or inducement of an abortion on or for the child, or the termination of parental rights to the child."

5. "This power of attorney is effective for a period not to exceed one year, beginning ______, 20___, and ending ______, 20__. I reserve the right to revoke this authority at any time."

______(Parent/Legal Custodian signature)

6. "I hereby accept my designation as attorney-in-fact for ______Minor child(ren)) as specified in this power of attorney." ______(Attorney-in-fact signature)

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FD-E3

POWER OF ATTORNEY (con’t)

State of ______

County of ______

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State on this _____ day of ______, 20__, personally appeared ______(Name of Parent/Legal Custodian) and ______(Name of Attorney-in-fact), to me known to be the identical persons who executed this instrument and acknowledged to me that each executed the same as his or her free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes set forth in the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal the day and year above written.

______(Signature of notarial officer)

(Seal, if any)

______(Title and Rank)

My commission expires: ______

REFERENCE: 10 O.S. § 701

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FDA

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

According to state law, a student must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1 of the school year in which he/she seeks admittance to qualify for enrollment in kindergarten. A student is disqualified for attendance when he reaches the age of twenty-one (21) years on or before September 1 of the year in which he seeks admittance. However, there are two exceptions to the above-stated law:

1. Underage students who have been in legal attendance in another school state or in a Department of Defense school for military dependents may be enrolled and attend an Oklahoma school without the payment of tuition. 2. Any person who is of legal age and a resident of Oklahoma, over the age of twenty-one (21) and under the age of twenty-six (26), and who has not completed the twelfth (12th) grade in school, shall be given the same educational privileges and opportunities provided by law for children over the age of six (6) and under the age of twenty-one (21), upon submitting to the Board of Education of the school district in which said person resides, evidence satisfactory to that board showing that during the time before he/she was twenty-one (21) years of age he/she was unable to attend school for a definite period, or periods, of time because of physical disability or service in the United States Armed Forces or auxiliary organizations, by reason whereof it was impossible for him/her to complete the twelfth (12th) grade before reaching the age of twenty-one (21). Attendance of a person before he/she is twenty-six (26) years old can be counted in daily attendance only for the same number of school days he/she missed because of physical disability or military service.

All overage students except those exempted by law must pay the established rate of tuition, as determined under State Board of Education rules and regulations.

The Lawton Board of Education will accept underage students from other school districts only under one of the following categories:

1. Students who have been in legal attendance in another school district or Department of Defense school for military dependents. 2. Students who have attended public school in another district on a tuition basis and transfer to the Lawton Public School System for the remainder of the school year. No such tuition pupils will be accepted prior to December 1 of the school year in which they seek admittance.

Students who have completed private kindergarten programs and who seek admittance to the first (lst) grade must be six (6) years of age on, or before, September 1.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FDA

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS (cont.)

Birth certificates must be presented for kindergarten and first grade when students are enrolled. Underage students will be dropped from school when it is discovered that they have been erroneously enrolled.

A student who has been suspended out-of-school from a public or private school in the State of Oklahoma or another state for a violent act or an act showing deliberate or reckless disregard for the health or safety of faculty or other students shall not be entitled to enroll in

this school district until the terms of the suspension have been met or the time of suspension has expired.

This district shall not provide education services in the regular school setting to any student who has been removed from any public or private school in Oklahoma or any other state until the district determines that the student no longer poses a threat to himself or others.

The district may consider providing alternative educational services such as home-based instruction. If the student is on an individualized education plan (IEP), education services will be provided according to that plan.

REFERENCE: 70 O. S. §1-114 70 O. S. §18-108, §18-111 70 O. S. §24-101

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FDA-R1

ENROLLMENT, TRANSFER AND PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS BOUNDARIES

Secondary School Boundaries

Central Middle School (CMS)

All housing on Fort Sill is included.

In Lawton, the north boundary is Rogers Lane from Sheridan Road to Interstate Highway 44 (I- 44). (Students residing south of the north boundary attend CMS.)

The east boundary is I-44 and includes all students on Carver Street. (Those residing on the west side of the east boundary attend CMS, and all students residing on the east side of the east boundary attend MMS.)

The south boundary is Bishop Road from I-44 west to 11th Street. However, those who live in the Regency Park Apartments, 622 Bishop Road, attend CMS. (With the exception of the Regency Park Apartments, those residing on the north side of the south boundary attend CMS, and those residing on the south side of the south boundary attend MMS.)

The west boundary extends from 11th Street north to Georgia Street, west to 15th Street, north to Lee Boulevard, west to 17th Street, north to Cache Road, west to Sheridan Road, and north to Rogers Lane. (Those residing on the east side of the west boundary attend CMS, and those residing on the west side of the west boundary attend TMS.)

Eisenhower Middle School (EMS)

The north boundary is U.S. Highway 62, beginning one-half mile west of 82nd Street and extending east to 38th Street. (Those living south of U.S. 62 attend EMS, and those living north of U.S. 62 attend TMS.)

The east boundary extends south on 38th Street to Lee Boulevard, then east to Sheridan Road, then south on Sheridan Road to a line that is parallel with Georgia Street then east on this line to 11th Street, then south on 11th Street to the Geronimo School District boundary line. (Those residing west of the east boundary attend EMS, and those residing east of the east boundary attend CMS.)

The south boundary extends from Bishop Road west to 80th Street. (Those residing north of the south boundary attend EMS. Those residing south of the south boundary live outside the Lawton School District.)

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The west boundary extends from 80th Street northward to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, then west to one-half mile west of 82nd Street, then north to U. S. Highway 62. (Those residing east of the west boundary attend EMS. Those residing west of the west boundary attend Cache Public Schools.)

MacArthur Middle School (MMS)

The north boundary is Fort Sill and extends from I-44 east to Rogers Lane and continues east to the Elgin School District boundary line. (Those who reside south of the north boundary attend MMS, and those who reside north of the north boundary attend CMS or Elgin Public Schools.)

The east boundary is the Central High District. (Those who reside west of the east boundary attend MMS, and those who reside on the east side attend the Central High District.)

The west boundary is I-44, but also includes the Ranch Oak neighborhood. In Ranch Oak, the line extends west on the easement north of Arbuckle Street to 11th Street and south on 11th Street to Coombs Road. The south boundary is the Geronimo School District. (Those who reside in the Ranch Oak neighborhood, as described here, attend MMS.)

Also, students who reside in the portions of Medicine Park that are in the Lawton School District attend MMS.

Tomlinson Middle School (TMS)

The north boundary is Rogers Lane from the Cache School District east to Sheridan Road. (Those who reside south of the north boundary attend TMS, and those who reside north of the north boundary attend CMS.)

The east boundary extends southward along Sheridan Road from Rogers Lane to Cache Road, east to 17th Street to Lee Boulevard, east to 15th Street then south to Georgia Street. (Those who reside west of the east boundary attend TMS, and those who reside east of the east boundary attend CMS.)

The south boundary extends from Georgia Street westward to Sheridan Road. (Those who reside north of the south boundary attend TMS, and those who reside south of the south boundary attend EMS.)

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Eisenhower High School (EHS)

The west boundary extends from Sheridan Road northward to Lee Boulevard, west to 38th Street, north to U.S. Highway 62, west to one-half mile west of 82nd Street and north to Rogers Lane. (Those who reside east of the west boundary attend TMS, and those who reside west of the west boundary attend EMS.)

The north boundary is U.S. Highway 62 from one-half mile west of 82nd Street to 38th Street. (Those residing south of the north boundary attend EHS, and those residing north of the north boundary and south of Fort Sill attend LHS.)

The east boundary extends from U.S. Highway 62 south on 38th Street to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, south on Sheridan Road to a line that is parallel with Georgia Street, east to Georgia Street and continuing east to 11th Street, then south to the Geronimo School District boundary line. (Those living west of the east boundary attend EHS and those residing east of the east boundary attend LHS.)

The south boundary extends from 11th Street, west on Geronimo School District boundary line to 80th Street. (Those who reside north of the south boundary attend EHS, and those who reside south of the south boundary attend the Geronimo School District.) There are two islands of property that lie south of this boundary line that "float” within the Geronimo and Chattanooga School Districts. Exact boundaries for these areas are maintained in the Office of Student Services/Shoemaker Education Center.

The west boundary extends north from the Geronimo School District boundary line on 80th Street to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, west to one-half mile west of 82nd Street, and north to Rogers Lane. (Those who reside east of the west boundary attend EHS, and those who reside west of the west boundary attend the Cache Public Schools.)

Lawton High School (LHS).

All housing on Fort Sill is included. (Those who reside in this area attend LHS.)

The east boundary extends from I-44 south from Rogers Lane to the easement just north of Arbuckle Street. However, all of Carver Street is included. (Those who reside west of the east boundary attend LHS, and those who reside east of the east boundary attend MHS.)

The south boundary extends west from the easement just north of Arbuckle Street from I-44 to 11th Street. (Those who reside north of the south boundary attend LHS, and those who reside south of the north boundary attend MHS.)

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ENROLLMENT, TRANSFER AND PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS BOUNDARIES (cont.)

The west boundary extends north from the easement just north of Arbuckle Street on 11th Street to Georgia Street, west to Sheridan Road, north to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, west to 38th Street, and north to Rogers Lane. (Those who live east of the west boundary attend LHS, and those who reside west of the boundary attend EHS.)

The north boundary extends from one-half mile west of 82nd Street eastward along Rogers Lane to 34th Street. The east boundary extends from Rogers Lane southward on 34th Street to U.S. Highway 62. The south boundary extends from U.S. Highway 62 west to one-half mile past 82nd Street. The west boundary is one-half mile west of 82nd Street from Rogers Lane to U. S. Highway 62.

MacArthur High School (MHS). The north boundary is Fort Sill and extends from I-44 east to Rogers Lane and continues east to State Highway 65. (Those who live south of the north boundary attend MHS, and those who live north of the north boundary attend LHS if they reside on Fort Sill. They attend Elgin or Central High District if they do not reside on Fort Sill.)

The east boundary is the Central High District. (Those who reside west of the east boundary line attend MHS, and those who reside east of the east boundary line attend the Central High District.)

The south boundary is the Geronimo School District. (Those who reside north of the south boundary line attend MHS, and those who reside south of the north boundary line attend the Geronimo Public School District.)

The west boundary is I-44, but also includes the Ranch Oak neighborhood. In Ranch Oak, the line extends west on the easement north of Arbuckle Street to 11th Street and south on 11th Street to Coombs Road. (Those who reside east of the west boundary, and those who reside in the Ranch Oak neighborhood, as described above, attend MHS. Those who reside west of the west boundary attend LHS.)

Also, students who reside in the portions of Medicine Park that are in the Lawton School District attend MMS.

Other District Boundaries

Although these boundaries are relatively specific, there may be instances in which there are deviations related to boundaries between the Lawton Public School District and adjacent school districts. A detailed map is maintained in the Office of Student Services/ Shoemaker Education Center.

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ENROLLMENT, TRANSFER AND PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS BOUNDARIES (cont.)

The Office of Student Services also maintains descriptions of attendance areas designated for the various Lawton elementary schools.

Middle and Senior High School Attendance Exceptions

1. Transfer of Students in Grades Six through Eight

A student in grades six through eight whose parents move from one attendance area to another may transfer attendance rights, but not athletic eligibility to the new attendance area at the time the parents move or may remain at the school he/she is attending and be eligible for attendance and athletic participation until graduation at the high school which the middle school feeds. If the student remains at the school, parents must provide transportation.

A student, who has established athletic eligibility at any Lawton high school and then transfers to another Lawton school, is not eligible for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the new school. A student who moves out of the Lawton school district and attends one day, or more, of school at a non-Lawton school and then moves back into the Lawton school district, is only eligible at the Lawton school he/she left for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the non-Lawton school.

Exception to transfer rule:

If the principal of the receiving school believes there is a reason for a student to be given an exception to the transfer policy, they can write a letter to the Superintendent explaining the reasons an exception should be given. If the Superintendent believes the reasons are valid, an exception can be given.

2. Transfer of Students in Grades Nine through Twelve

A freshman, sophomore, junior or senior student whose parents move from one attendance area to another may transfer attendance rights, but not athletic eligibility to the new attendance area at the time the parents move, or may remain at the school he/she is attending and be eligible for attendance and athletic purposes until graduation. If the student remains at the school, parents must provide transportation.

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Lawton school district, is only eligible at the Lawton school he/she left for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the non-Lawton school.

3. Limited Election Time

The election to transfer or remain at the current school must be exercised by the beginning of the school year following the year in which the parents move from the school attendance area. A student who elects to transfer to the school in the new attendance area and who attends the first class at the new school, is no longer eligible for attendance or athletic purposes at the former school unless another bona fide move occurs and is not eligible for athletic participation for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the new school.

4. Special Education

If the Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) of a special education student indicates placement in a special education class, the district will determine the school site for enrollment.

CROSS REFERENCE: Policy FE-R1, Transfers and Assignments, Regulations Policy FMFD, Interscholastic Athletics

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PLACEMENT OF MULTIPLE SIBLINGS

Upon enrollment of multiple-birth siblings, the administration will meet and confer with the parents, the students, appropriate teachers and other personnel as indicated by the circumstances to determine proper placement. No later than fourteen (14) days after the first date of attendance or the first day of each school year, the parent or guardian of multiple-birth siblings may request that their children be enrolled in the same school and be placed in the same grade classroom or in separate classrooms if the children are in the same grade level, at the same school, and meet eligibility requirements.

At the end of the initial grading period, the school principal may request that the board of education determine the children’s placement if the requested placement was disruptive to the classroom environment.

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REFERENCE: 70 O.S. § 24-154

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PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IN A HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM AND/OR PRIVATE NON-ACCREDITED PROGRAM

A committee will determine the placement of students who have been in a home school program and/or private non-accredited program not recognized by the State Department of Education. The committee will be composed of one building counselor and one building administrator. Other school personnel may be consulted at the discretion of the committee. The decision of the committee will be final concerning grade and level classification and units or credits earned.

At the principal’s discretion, a placement test could be administered after the student has been enrolled. The short or long form of the norm-referenced Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) or Tests of Achievement and Proficiency (TAP) at the level of the grade just completed may be administered. Other placement tests may be administered at the discretion of the principal. The placement test will be used as one tool, but not the only determining factor, to assign the student to a grade and/or level. Other factors to be considered may include age, physical size, maturity and parental input.

Graduation Requirements and Awarding of Credit for Grades 9 - 12

Criterion-referenced tests (CRTs) may be administered for each subject in whom the student is requesting credit at the discretion of the committee. If the student passes the tests at the same level as required of regular enrollees, then credit for each course will be awarded. Criterion- referenced tests may include, but are not limited to the following examples.

 Teacher-produced semester tests.  Teacher-produced final examinations.  Commercially prepared CRTs.  Other CRTs deemed appropriate by the committee.

Students returning from a home school environment and who subsequently enroll in Lawton Public Schools will be allowed to take Lawton Public Schools’ Proficiency Based Promotion Test(s), Part I and II. The student will be awarded 1.0 credit for each of these subject-area tests for grades 9-12 successfully completed at ninety percent or higher.

The committee may grant credit by performance or portfolio evaluation in music, physical education, visual art, foreign language and other courses it deems appropriate. The committee may also require written tests in addition to criterion-referenced tests and performance or portfolio evaluation.

High school credit for grades 9-12 may not be awarded to any student based on the results of a norm-referenced test, for example, the ITBS or TAP.

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A mark of “S” for Satisfactory for each credit awarded by the committee will be recorded on the student’s transcript. (A mark of “U” for Unsatisfactory performance will not be recorded on the transcript or other school records.) Students who receive credit for course work taken by criterion- PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEENIN A HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM (cont.)

referenced tests will not be ranked according to grade point average with other students in their graduating class; on college admission and scholarship forms, the counselor will write a statement of explanation.

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ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN CITIZENSHIP

No student who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a citizen of the United States shall be permitted to enroll in the district unless a parent or legal guardian resides in the district.

Students who are temporarily residing with permanent residents of the district through the auspices of a recognized student exchange program shall fall under the district's policy which regulates foreign exchange placement agencies. Custody affidavits are required for foreign students.

1. Agencies which seek placement of foreign exchange students in the district must meet one or more of the following standards:

A. Hold membership in CSIET (Council on Standards for International Education Travel); B. Be listed as an acceptable placement agency by the USIA (United States Information Agency); and/or; C. Have a proven, acceptable record of exchange student placement in the district.

2. The district does not accept students who exit their home country prior to the agency receiving placement approval from the district.

3. The district accepts exchange students with J- I visas, issued pursuant to paragraph (a) (15) (J) of § 1101 of Title 8 of the United States Code, which holds the sponsoring organization responsible. Pursuant to Public Law 104-208, the district will accept a student who is in this country on an F- I visa under two conditions: These two conditions are:

A. The aggregate period of this status at the school may not exceed twelve months with respect to a student. B. The student must demonstrate that the student has reimbursed the district for the full, unsubsidized per capita cost of providing education at such school for the period of the students’ attendance.

A student may not be accorded the F-1 status in order to pursue a course of study in the United States at a public elementary school or in a publicly funded adult education program. A student participating in informal exchanges with a United States school (in which an American student get the opportunity to study tuition-free in another country) is not exempt from this requirement.

4. Each time a placement is sought, the agency representative and the host family must appear in person to provide the required documentation.

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5. Agencies which place exchange students in the district are expected to adequately supervise the students and host families. To ensure this, the sponsoring representative's primary residence shall be within a one-hour drive of Lawton, and the representative shall speak with each exchange student on at least a monthly basis.

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ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN CITIZENSHIP (cont.)

6. The placement agency must assure the district that the host family's income and dwelling are sufficient to adequately provide for the student and that no adult in the household has ever been convicted of any felony crime or misdemeanor child abuse or neglect charge.

7. Exchange students must be able to speak, read, and write the English language with proficiency.

8. The district encourages agencies to have a student selection process which reflects the diversity of the global community.

9. Exchange students must be at least sixteen years of age at the time of enrollment and should be in their last or next-to-last year of high school.

10. The district accepts only fifteen (I5) foreign exchange students per school year.

11. Students are accepted from qualified agencies on a first-come/first-serve basis. When 15 slots are filled by approved agencies, no additional exchange students will be accepted.

12. Any agency and/or agency representative with which the district experiences an unsatisfactory relationship is subject to sanctions which may include the district's refusal to accept exchange students from the agency and/or representative

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT PLACEMENT AGENCYAND THE LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

We, ______, an agency which requests permission to place exchange students in the Lawton Public School District (hereafter referred to as the "District do hereby verify that we meet the criteria that the District requires of our agency. (Check below.)

_____ 1. Our agency assures the District that our agency meets at least one of the following standards (those which apply are checked):

_____ (a) Holds membership in CSIET (Council on Standards for International Education Travel); _____ (b) is listed as an acceptable placement agency by the USIA (United States Information Agency); and/or _____ (c) has a proven, acceptable record of exchange-student placement in the District for the past five years.

_____ 2. Our agency understands that the District accepts no responsibility for the education of any student who exits his/her home country prior to the agency receiving approval from the Office of Student Services.

_____ 3. Our agency understands that the District accepts exchange students with J-1 visas, issued pursuant to paragraph (a) (15) (J) of Section 1101 of Title 8 of the United States Code, which holds the sponsoring organization responsible. Except in cases of special, preapproved circumstances the District will not process I-20a forms, which would allow a student to become eligible for an F- 1 (Student) Visa.

_____ 4. Our agency understands that each time a placement is sought, the agency representative and the host family must appear, in person, to provide the required documentation. 7his should include a copy of the student's transcript translated into the English language.

_____ 5. It is our agency's responsibility to supervise the students and host families. To ensure this, the sponsoring representative shall maintain a home residence within a one-hour drive of Lawton, and the representative shall speak with each exchange student on, at least, a monthly basis.

_____ 6. Our agency assures the District that the host family's income and dwelling is sufficient to adequately provide for the exchange student and that no adult in the

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household has ever been convicted of any felony crime or misdemeanor child abuse or neglect charge.

_____ 7. Each exchange student our agency places is able to speak, read and write the English language with proficiency.

AGREEMENT (cont.)

_____ 8. Our agency understands that preference may be given to agencies whose placements reflect the diversity of race and culture represented in the entire international community.

_____ 9. Each exchange student our agency places is at least sixteen years of age at the time of enrollment and is in his/her last or next-to-last year of high school.

_____ 10. Our agency understands that the District accepts only fifteen (15) foreign exchange students per school year and that students are accepted from qualified agencies on a first-come-first-served basis. When 15 slots are filled by approved agencies, no additional exchange students are accepted.

_____ 11. We understand that if the District experiences an unsatisfactory relationship with our agency or its representative that we are subject to sanctions which may include the District's refusal to accept exchange students from our agency and/or representatives.

______Signature of Agency Representative Signature of District Representative

Date Date

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STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Because the Lawton Public Schools believes that attendance in regularly scheduled classes is a vital factor in student achievement, any absence from those classes represents an educational loss to the student and the class. The board recognizes, however, that co-curricular programs of the school also have educational value. It is, therefore, the policy of the district to minimize absences from regular classes, while providing students the opportunity to participate in co- curricular activities.

REFERENCE: 70 O.S. §10-105, §10-106 Department of Education, Administrator’s Handbook

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AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERSTANDING

Based on Oklahoma Statutes 70 O.S. 10-105 & 70 O.S. 10-106

It is the responsibility of the parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody to ensure children attend and comply with the rules of the school for the full term that school is in session.

1. It shall be unlawful for a parent, guardian, or other person having custody of a child who is over the age of five (5) years, and under the age of eighteen (18) years, to neglect or refuse to cause or compel such child to attend and comply with the rules of some public, private or other school, unless other means of education are provided for the full term the schools of the district are in session or the child is excused as provided below.

2. It shall be unlawful for any child who is over the age of sixteen 16 years and under the age of eighteen (18) years, and who has not finished four (4) years of high school work, to neglect or refuse to attend and comply with the rules of some public, private or other school, or receive an education by other means for the full term the schools of the district are in session.

3. Provisions for excuse from school attendance:

A. If the child is prevented from attending school by reason of mental or physical disability. Determination and certification of disability must be made by the school physician or public health physician or a duly licensed and practicing physician.

B. If the child is excused from attendance at school, due to emergency, by the principalof the school in which such child is enrolled, at the request of the parent, guardian, custodian or other person having control/custody of the child.

C. If the child has attained his/her sixteenth birthday and it is in the best interest of the child and/or the community, and provided that said child shall be under the supervision of the parent, guardian or custodian until the child has reached the age of eighteen (18) years he/she is excused from attending school by written, joint agreement between:

(1). the school administrator of the school district where the child attends school, and (2). the parent, guardian or custodian of the child.

4. It is the responsibility of the principal of each school to keep full and complete attendance records and to notify the attendance officer of the district in which such school is located of the absence of such children from the school together with the causes thereof, if known.

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AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERSTANDING (Cont.)

5. It is the responsibility of a parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody of any child of compulsory attendance age to notify the child’s school’s attendance office concerning the cause of any absences of such child within one hour of the school day starting, the day of the absence.

6. It shall be the duty of the principal and the attendance officer, if justified by the circumstances, promptly to give the parent, guardian or custodian of any child who has not complied with the provisions of this article oral and documented or written warning to the last-known address of such person that the attendance of such child is required at some public, private, or other school as herein provided. If within five (5) days after the warning has been received, the parent, guardian, or custodian of such child does not comply with the provisions of this article, then such attendance officer shall make complaint against the parent, guardian, or custodian of such child in a court of competent jurisdiction for such violation, which violation shall be a misdemeanor.

If a child has four (4) or more UNVERIFIED ABSENCES days or parts of days within a four-week period or is UNVERIFIED ABSENCES for ten (10) or more days or parts of days within a semester, the attendance officer shall notify the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child and immediately report such absences to the district attorney in the county wherein the school is located for juvenile proceedings pursuant to Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

7. It shall be the duty of the attendance officer to enforce the provisions of this section. Any parent, guardian, custodian, child or other person violating any of the provisions of Oklahoma Statute 70 O.S. 10-105, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished as follows: A. For the first offense a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Fifty Dollars ($50.00 ) or imprisonment for not more than five (5) days, or both fine and imprisonment. B. For the second offense, a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), or imprisonment for not more than ten (10) days or both such fine and imprisonment, and C. For the third offense a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), or imprisonment for not more than fifteen (15) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.

Each day the child remains out of school after the oral and documented or written warning has been given to the parent, guardian, custodian, child or other person or the child has been ordered to school by the juvenile court shall constitute a separate offense.

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AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERSTANDING (cont.)

We, the undersigned, have read this statement of our statutory obligations concerning mandatory school attendance. Furthermore, we fully understand the consequences should we violate the provisions of this statute.

Date Signature (Parent, Guardian, Custodian)

Date Signature (Student)

Date Signature (Student Services Administrator)

Date Signature (Building Principal)

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______day of ______2______

My commission expires: ______Date Signature (Notary Public)

REFERENCE: 70 O. S. §10-105 70 O.S. §10-106 FDC-R1

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STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Definition and limit of absences.-- There are three (3) types of absences recognized by Lawton Public Schools: 1) Unverified Absences, 2) Verified Absences, and 3) Activity Absences:

1. UNVERIFIED ABSENCES: No secondary student shall receive semester credit in a course in which the student is absent ten (10) days per semester excluding approved ACTIVITY ABSENCES and VERIFIED ABSENCES (defined below).

2. VERIFIED ABSENCES: The following absences are VERIFIED: A. Absences due to illness with written verification from a licensed medical practitioner. B. Documented absences allowed by the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (deployment). C. Absences due to mandated court appearances. D. Documented absences due to an immediate family member’s funeral. E. Observanes of religious holidays (requires prior written request made to building principal). F. Absences for participating in a military funeral honors ceremony upon approval of the building principal.

3. ACTIVITY ABSENCES: All students enrolled in the Lawton Public School District are limited to ten (10) ACTIVITY absences per year per class period for participation in school/community activities. The activities listed below shall be exempt and not count toward the ten-day activities rule:

A. Participation in school-sponsored state/national level contests in which the student has earned the right to compete. Criteria establishing the right to compete in state/national level contests previously submitted to the Internal Activities Review Committee are shown below.

Criteria for earning the right to represent the school in other state and national contests must be submitted in writing by the local sponsors, through the building principal, to the Internal Activities Review Committee.

Criteria Previously Submitted:

i. For state/national athletic playoffs, the rules established by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association shall apply.

ii. For state/national fine arts contests, the rules established by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association shall apply.

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iii. For state/national vocational agriculture contests and events, students must meet all local and state requirements necessary in order to compete and advance in the following contests.

a. State Farmer Degree b. American Farmer Degree c. Elected State FFA Officer d. Greenhand Quiz e. Reporters’ Contest f. State and National BOAC g. State and National Farm Safety h. National Chapter Award i. State Chapter Cooperative Award j. Students who are members of judging teams and/or Parliamentary Procedure teams are allowed one day state contest in which they have qualified.

B. Academic testing days and District-Sponsored Academic Contests.

C. College and Career Days in student's own school.

D. United States Youth Programs at Washington, D. C., and M.O.W.W. contests at Valley Forge, PA.

The Lawton Board of Education, the superintendent, and building administrators will annually review the scheduling of activities to ensure that minimal interruption occurs in the instructional program.

Attendance records of student activity absences shall be maintained at each school site and made available to students as necessary on a timely basis.

Individual student requests for more than ten activity absences per year may be made through an appeal to the Internal Activities Review Committee. Such appeal shall be heard only at such time as a student has exhausted the ten activity absences authorized.

CROSS REFERENCE: Policy FDC, FDC-R2, Student Attendance, Internal Activities Review Committee 70 O.S. §510.1 70 O.S. §10-105

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INTERNAL ACTIVITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Board of Education has appointed a district Internal Activities Review Committee. The committee includes the secondary principals and is responsible for reviewing and recommending any deviation from the activities policy to the Board of Education and for hearing and approving individual student exceptions to the ten-day ACTIVITY absence limit.

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ABSENCES PROCEDURES

1. ATTENDANCE: It is the responsibility of the parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody to ensure children attend and comply with the rules for the full term that school is in session.

Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children attend school on a regular and punctual basis. The purpose is to help students learn daily and be educationally prepared for the next school year. The District believes that teaching children the importance of regular and punctual attendance also helps them mature into responsible adults who will be prepared as “Career Bound Citizens.

2. RECORDS OF ATTENDANCE:

It is the responsibility of the teacher, attendance office, and principal to keep a full and complete record of student attendance. Absences are recorded by class period in secondary schools and by half-days in elementary schools. For clarification, in B-E below, the UNVERIFIED absences are accrued in the same hour at secondary schools or in the same half-day at the elementary school.

3. REPORTING ABSENCES & ABSENCE PROCEDURES:

A. Within one (1) hour of the start of the school day, on the day of any absence, it is the responsibility of the student’s parent/guardian/legal custodian (hereafter referred to as the parent) to notify the school attendance office regarding the reason for the absence. In the event the school is not contacted, a school official will attempt to contact the parent. This contact in no way excuses the absence. Instead, it informs the school that the student is not skipping. (Skipping/cutting class results in other disciplinary action.)

B. If a student has three (3) UNVERIFIED absences (FDC-E1), a school official will make an oral and documented or written “School Attendance Warning” to the last known address regarding attendance.

C. Following the fourth UNVERIFIED absence, a school official will make an oral and documented or written “Attendance Referral” to the parent. The parent will be required to meet with a school administrator and/or an attendance officer from the District Office of Student Services. The parent will sign an “Affidavit of Understanding” (FDC-E1) regarding Oklahoma school attendance laws.

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D. When a child has four (4) or more UNVERIFIED absences within a four-week period or ten (10) or more UNVERIFIED absences within a semester, a school official will send all required documentation to the District Office of Student Services who shall report such absences to the Comanche County District Attorney. The District Attorney has responsibility for initiating legal proceedings pursuant to Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes and may result in an arrest warrant being issued for the parent.

E. An arrest warrant for a responsible parent and fines may occur when a student has four (4) or more UNVERIFIED absences in four (4) weeks and/or ten (10) or more UNVERIFIED absences in a semester in addition to loss of semester credit.

4. ABSENCE AND REMOVAL FROM ROLL

In compliance with Oklahoma School Law (Section 387/Part 2), a student who has been absent for ten (10) consecutive days shall be removed from the district's attendance roll beginning with the eleventh day.

REFERENCE: Policies FDC, FDC-R1, and FDC-R2 70 O.S. §10-105 70 O.S. §10-106

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POWER OF ATTORNEY

1. "I certify that I am the parent or legal custodian of: ______(Full name of minor child) (Date of birth)

______(Full name of minor child) (Date of birth)

______(Full name of minor child) (Date of birth) (minor child(ren))." 2. "I designate ______, (Full name of Attorney-in-fact)

______, (Street address, city, state and zip code of Attorney-in-fact)

______(Home phone of Attorney-in-fact) (Work phone of Attorney-in-fact) as the attorney-in-fact of each minor child named above."

4. ______"I delegate to the attorney-in-fact the following specific powers and responsibilities (write in):

______

5. "This power of attorney is effective for a period not to exceed one year, beginning ______, 20___, and ending ______, 20__. I reserve the right to revoke this authority at any time."

______(Parent/Legal Custodian signature)

6. "I hereby accept my designation as attorney-in-fact for ______Minor child(ren)) as specified in this power of attorney." ______(Attorney-in-fact signature)

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POWER OF ATTORNEY (con’t)

State of ______

County of ______

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

______(Signature of notarial officer)

(Seal, if any)

______(Title and Rank)

My commission expires: ______

REFERENCE: 10 O.S. § 701

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FE

TRANSFER POLICY TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS

INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS: Interdistrict transfers are required when public school students from other school districts seek enrollment into the Lawton Public School district and are strictly controlled by statute. Transfers will be approved on a student-by-student basis. Siblings must apply individually.

There are two types of interdistrict transfers:

Open Transfer: Applications for an Open Transfer can be submitted between January 1 and May 31 for the following school year. Once approved, Open Transfers are valid for the duration of enrollment into Lawton Public Schools from that initial resident district. If the student/family move to a different neighboring district, a new application will be required. This instance does not require sending district approval. The application form is available at the Oklahoma State Department of Education website under Student Transfers.

Emergency Transfer: Application for an Emergency Transfer can be submitted between June 1 and May 31. Once approved, Emergency Transfers are only valid for the duration of the school year for which the application is made. A new application will be required each school year. Requires district approval. The application form is available at the Oklahoma State Department of Education website under Student Transfers.

It is the policy of the board of education that any application for transfer will be submitted to the Student Services Department, reviewed, and considered on a first-come, first-served basis. All transfer applications may be obtained from the Student Services Office, shall be completed by the parent(s) of the student(s), and be filed with the Director of Student Services at the Student Services Office. For purposes of the Education Open Transfer Act, the term “parent” means the parent of the student or person having legal custody of the student.

The board of education, or designee, shall approve or deny the applications for transfer within 30 days from the receipt of the application. The district shall not accept or deny a transfer based on ethnicity, national origin, gender, income level, disabling condition, and proficiency in the English language, measure of achievement, aptitude, or athletic ability. Notwithstanding, the provisions of the Education Open Transfer Act, transfers of children with disabilities shall be granted as authorized in Section 13-103 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes. All transfer applications will be approved or denied subject to the following criteria:

1. Availability of Programs – Space, staffing and equipment needs shall be considered.

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2. Staffing Availability - If accepting the transfer will require the addition of personnel, the transfer application will be denied. The board shall seek to maintain legislated class-size requirements while allowing space for incoming resident students within the site’s regular attendance area. Availability of staff with a standard certificate or license shall also be considered.

3. Space Limitations - The board shall consider the intended capacity of a building to provide appropriate space for the classrooms and programs provided by the district. The overflow status of a site as a receiving or sending school shall also be considered.

4. Disciplinary, Transcript and Attendance Records – Discipline, transcript and attendance records of students transferring to this district will be requested as part of the student’s records. It shall be within the discretion of the board of education, based upon the student’s disciplinary and attendance records, as to whether a transfer will be approved or denied. As a general rule, students deemed “not in good standing” at their former school will not be approved for transfer to this district.

5. Adjudicated as a Juvenile Sex Offender.

Open Transfers:

By the first Monday in June of the same school year, the receiving school district shall notify the resident school district that a student enrolled in resident school district has filed an application for transfer.

A student who enrolls, pursuant to the Education Open Transfer Act, in a school district in which the student is not a resident shall not be eligible to participate in school-related extramural competitions governed by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association for a period of one (1) year from the first day of attendance at the receiving school unless the transfer is from a school district which does not offer the grade the student is entitled to pursue.

On or before September 1, the superintendent shall file a copy of a list of students granted transfers showing the resident school district and grade level of all students granted transfer with the State Board of Education and each resident school district.

A student granted an Open Transfer may continue to attend school in this district unless the transfer is subsequently disapproved. Notice of such disapproval shall be given on or before July 15, provided the student shall be entitled to continue attending school in this district until the end of the school year.

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TRANSFER POLICY, TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS (cont.)

Except for a child in the custody if the Department of Human Services in foster care, no student shall be permitted an open transfer more than once in any school year.

Emergency Transfers:

On an adequate showing of emergency, the superintendent, or designee, may make and order a transfer subject to approval by the State Board of Education. An emergency shall include only:

1. The destruction or partial destruction of school facilities;

2. The inability to offer the subject a student desires to pursue, if the student becomes a legal resident of a school district after February 1 of the school year immediately prior to the school year for which the student is seeking the transfer;

3. A catastrophic medical problem of a student, which for purposes of this section shall mean an acute or chronic serious illness, disease, disorder, or injury which has a permanently detrimental effect on the body’s system or renders the risk unusually hazardous;

4. The total failure of school-provided transportation/bus service facilities;

5. The concurrence of both the sending and receiving school districts with the sending district superintendent signature.

6. The unavailability of remote or on-site internet-based instruction by course title in the district of residence for a student identified as in need of drop-out recovery or alternative education services, provided such student was enrolled at any time in a public school in Oklahoma during the previous three school years; or

7. The unavailability of specialized Deaf Education Program for a student who is deaf or hearing impaired.

8. When a student has been the victim of harassment, intimidation, and bullying as defined in 70 0.S. § 24-100.3, upon verification by the receiving school district that: the student has been the victim of harassment, intimidation, or bullying; and the sending school district was notified of the incident or incidents prior to the filing of the application for transfer.

Emergency transfers previously made may be canceled during the school year with the concurrence of the board of education and the parents.

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TRANSFER POLICY, TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS (cont.)

Open and Emergency Transfers:

A child who has reached the age of four (4) on or before September 1 of the school year, and resides in a district that does not offer an early childhood program, may be granted a transfer into the district provided the physical facilities and teaching personnel can accommodate the child. The district may also refuse to accept the nonresident child if the district determines the child is not ready for an early childhood education program.

Placement of transferred students will be at the discretion of the school district based upon the following criteria: Students entering the Lawton Public School District from Bishop, Cache, Chattanooga, Indiahoma or other western communities will attend Eisenhower High School, Eisenhower Middle School, or an Eisenhower feeder elementary school with adequate space available. Students entering the Lawton Public School District from Central High, Marlow, Elgin, Geronimo, Flower Mound or other communities to the north or east of Lawton will attend MacArthur High School, MacArthur Middle School, or a MacArthur feeder elementary school with adequate space available. Students attending Lawton Public Schools on an interdistrict transfer wishing to attend a school other than their residence school must apply for an intradistrict transfer. (See Board Policy FE-R1)

Prior to the approval of the transfer of a student on an individualized education program (IEP), a joint IEP conference shall be required between the district of residence and the receiving district.

Parents will be required to provide transportation to and from school or to and from a regular pre-existing bus stop in the school district.

Students transferring to the district between school years shall be admitted to the next higher grade upon meeting entrance requirements and showing evidence of having completed the preceding grade. Students transferring from private, non-accredited, or home schools shall be tested and placed accordingly.

No student shall be permitted to transfer more than once in any school year. A child whose family relocates from the school district may continue attendance to the end of the current school year provided the student began the school year in the school district (Parents are responsible for transportation.)

Any parent, guardian, person, or institution having care and custody of a child who pays ad valorem tax on real property in this district, but does not reside in this district may, with approval of the Board of Education, enroll the child in this district and receive a credit on the

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TRANSFER POLICY, TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS (cont.)

nonresident tuition fee equal to the amount of the ad valorem tax paid for school district purposes provided the credit shall not exceed the total amount required for the tuition payment.

Should the Board of Education determine that cancellation of a previously approved transfer is in the best interest of the district, the resident district, and the parents/guardian of the student shall be notified of the cancellation. Such notice shall be made by July 15 prior to the school year for which the cancellations is applicable.

Discipline records of students transferring to this school will be requested as part of the student’s records.

REFERENCE: 70 O.S. §1-114 70 O.S. §1-113 70 O.S. §5-117.1 70 O.S. §8-101, et seq. 70 O.S. §24-101, et seq. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy FDA, Students: Enrollment Requirements Policy FOD, Suspension of Students

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LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS INTRADISTRICT TRANSFER APPLICATION

Student ID#______School Yr. ______

Lawton Board of Education Policy allows students to transfer to another school in the District. Each student’s eligibility for transfer will be considered on an individual basis after an Intradistrict Transfer Application is completed by the parent/guardian. Transfers are granted based on the following considerations:

. Availability or programs, staffing and space must be available in the requested grade level at the requested school . Disciplinary, transcript and attendance records of the student . Student/parent needs and considerations . The student must not be under suspension, expulsion or any other kind of disciplinary probation. . Parents/guardians understand they are responsible for the child’s transportation . Parents/guardians understand the option can only be exercised once per school year . Parents/guardians understand that a secondary transfer could affect athletic eligibility . Students should remain at the school to which they transferred for the completion of the school year

A principal may request that a student’s intradistrict transfer be revoked at any time on the grounds of 1) Excessive absences 2) excessive tardies, 3) poor academic performance, and/or 4) discipline problems. The principal shall document evidence and hold a conference in person or by conference call with the parents/guardians, the Director of Student Services or designee, and the principals of the receiving school in the process of reaching a decision to approve or deny the principal’s request for revocation.

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INTRADISTRICT TRANSFER APPLICATION (cont.)

Please state reason for requested transfer: ______

Please PRINT clearly and use student’s legal name

Student (Last Name) (First Name) (MI)

Birth Date Grade (Indicate which grade student will enter at the requested school.)

Head of Household (First Name) (MI) (Last Name)

Street Address

City Zip Code

Home Phone Cell Phone

Resident School Requested School

I have read the above Policy and I agree to comply with its provisions.

Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Time

______Approved ______Director of Student Services or Designee

Disapproved ______

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INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS AND SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT REGULATIONS

School Assignment Oklahoma law requires that the residence of any student for school purposes shall be the legal residence of the parent(s), legal guardian, or such person(s) or institution having legal custody of the student or person having filed a residency affidavit [hereinafter referred to as parent(s)]. Residency may be established by residency affidavit in the manner set forth in Board Policy FD.

If a student has had a legal guardian appointed or has had legal custody placed with an institution or a person who is a resident of the district and has a parent residing in the district, the residence for school purposes shall be the residence of the legal guardian or of the institution or person having legal custody of the student.

Attendance areas have been established for all Lawton Public School sites. Students must attend the designated school which serves their area of residence. (See Board Policy FDA-R1) Students attending Lawton Public Schools on an Interdistrict transfer wishing to attend a school other than their residence school must apply for an Intradistrict transfer. (See Board Policy FE)

Secondary Assignments and Transfer of Attendance Rights with residence change A student in middle or high school whose parents move from one attendance area to another may transfer attendance rights, but not athletic eligibility to the new attendance area at the time the parents move or may remain at the school he/she is attending and be eligible for attendance and athletic participation until graduation at the high school which the middle school feeds. If the student remains at the school, parents must provide transportation.

The permanent residence for attendance and athletic eligibility purposes of students moving into the Lawton district from other districts will not be determined until the parent(s) have purchased or rented a bona fide residence within the district.

The permanent residence for attendance and athletic eligibility purposes of students whose parents live in the Lawton district shall be the school attendance area where the parents reside regardless of where the student resides in the school district.

Interpretation: In case a student's parents separate and the court does not award custody of the student and parent remains a resident of the attendance area where the student is participating (or has participated as a secondary student), the student is eligible only where he is participating when the separation occurs. If a student has not participated, Rule 8, Section (E) of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) applies.

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INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS AND SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS, REGULATIONS (cont.)

Students who received a “health” transfer to transfer from one school to another will be eligible for athletics in the new school of assignment. Once the “health” transfer is approved and the student moves to the new school, the student will remain at that school through 8th grade (middle school) or graduation (senior high). Upon completion of middle school, students must make re-application for a high school Intra-district Health Transfer.

Parent(s) moving from one attendance area to another within the Lawton district for the sole purpose of having their children attend school and who do not move into the attendance area to reside permanently; do not establish a bona fide residence in the attendance area for the purpose of attendance or athletic eligibility.

Interpretation: Parents or guardians of a student who move to a new residence but have no intention of making it a permanent home, as evidenced by the fact that they do not give up or sell their former home and do not sell or move to the new residence, will not establish a bona fide residence.

A person having custody of any student whose parents live outside the Lawton School District shall be required to file a custody affidavit with the Lawton Board of Education. Such student shall be assigned to a school based on the residence of the person having custody of the student. The person having custody shall assume responsibility in matters relating to the student's conduct and attendance in the Lawton Public School District.

Eligibility Rules for Students Transferring Within the District Due to Residence Change

1. Transfer of Secondary School Students

A student in middle school whose parents move from one attendance area to another may transfer attendance rights, but not athletic eligibility to the new attendance area at the time the parents move or may remain at the school he/she is attending and be eligible for attendance and athletic participation until graduation at the high school which the middle school feeds. If the student remains at the school, parents must provide transportation.

A student, who has established athletic eligibility at any Lawton Public School high school and then transfers to another Lawton school, is not eligible for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the new school. A student who moves out of the Lawton school district and attends one day, or more, of school at a non-Lawton school and then moves back into the Lawton school district, may or may not be eligible at the Lawton school he/she left upon their reentry for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the non-Lawton school. Eligibility is determined by OSSAA regulations.

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INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS AND SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS, REGULATIONS (cont.)

Exception to transfer rule:

If the principal of the receiving school believes there is a reason for a student to be given an exception to the transfer policy, they can write a letter to the Superintendent explaining the reason an exception should be given. If the Superintendent believes the reasons are valid, an exception can be given.

2. Limited Election Time

The election to transfer or remain at the current school must be exercised by the beginning of the school year following the year in which the parents move from the school attendance area. A student who elects to transfer to the school in the new attendance area and who attends the first class at the new school is no longer eligible for attendance or athletic purposes at the former school unless another bona fide move occurs and is not eligible for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the new school.

3. Eligibility when Anticipating Change in Residence

A student may transfer enrollment from his/her school of current residency to a school of future residency only within 5 days of the first day of a semester. The student’s parent must move to the new residence no later than 45 calendar days from the first day of a semester. In order to be authorized to make such change, the parent must execute and file with the Student Services Department a ‘Statement of Intent to Establish Residency’ form for approval.

A student who has established athletic eligibility at the previous school and who obtained a ‘Statement of Intent to Establish Residency’ will not be eligible for athletic participation for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the new school.

If the family has not moved into the intended residence within the 45 calendar days specified, the student will lose attendance rights at the new school and must attend the school in the attendance area where his/her parents reside. Extension of the 45 calendar days may be granted after being reviewed by the District Eligibility Committee.

4. Under extraordinary circumstances, a parent may appeal to the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee for an exception to the transfer policy. The transfer must be in the best interest of the student and Lawton Public Schools. The exception to the transfer policy is intended to be a one time, good faith effort to help a student with unusual circumstances.

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INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS AND SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS, REGULATIONS (cont.)

The school to which the student has transferred becomes the student’s home school and the student will not be permitted to return to the resident area school.

A student, who has established athletic eligibility at any Lawton school and then is given an exemption to the transfer policy, is not eligible for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the new school.

5. Students who are granted exemptions to the attendance residence rule in middle school and establish athletic eligibility at that school and then are granted exemptions to that school’s high school, are not subject to extra-curricular restrictions. (i.e. MMS to MHS or TMS and CMS to LHS or EMS to EHS.)

6. Revoking an Approved Secondary Transfer

A. Students should remain at the school to which they transferred.

B. Violation of any of the following conditions will result in the revocation of transfer and the return to the school of residence:

(1) Excessive absences (as determined by principal) (2) Excessive tardiness (as determined by principal) (3) Poor academic performance (as determined by principal) (4) Discipline problem (as determined by principal)

C. Any student who has had a transfer revoked will not be allowed to participate in OSSAA sanctioned activities for a period of one calendar year beginning on the date the transfer was revoked.

Intradistrict Transfers (transfers between schools within Lawton Public Schools) Oklahoma law requires that the residence of any student for school purposes shall be the legal residence of the parent(s), legal guardian(s), or of such person(s) or institution having legal custody of student or person having filed a residency affidavit [hereinafter referred to as parent(s)]. Residency may be established by residency affidavit in the manner set forth in Board Policy FD.

Attendance areas have been established for all Lawton Public School sites, and students must attend the designated school which serves their area of residence unless students qualify for transfers by meeting the required conditions of the Student Intradistrict School Assignment Policy approved by the Lawton Board of Education.

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INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS AND SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS, REGULATIONS (cont.)

1. Student Intradistrict School Assignment Policy

Students in Lawton Public Schools may be assigned or transferred to a school when an Intradistrict Transfer Application is completed in the Student Services office. Intradistrict transfer applications will be accepted between June 1 and the day prior to the first day of school. Following this timeframe only applications of new enrollment residents will be accepted for the remainder of the semester. Applications for second semester will be accepted during the first 10 days of the second semester. Following this timeframe only applications of new enrollment residents will be accepted for the remainder of the semester.

Intradistrict Transfers are granted following the 10th day of the first semester based on the following considerations:

A. Student is currently enrolled in Lawton Public Schools B. Availability of programs, staffing and space

C. Disciplinary, transcript and attendance records of the student

D. Student/parent considerations

E. The parents’ commitment to provide transportation for the student.

F. The option is exercised only once per school year.

2. Duration of Approved Intra-district Transfer

3. Once a transfer to a specific school has been approved and the student has attended the school to which the transfer was granted, renewal of the transfer to that school for the next school is automatic unless revocation or parent cancels to return to resident school.

4. Canceling or Revoking an Approved Transfer

A. Parents may cancel an approved transfer (only one transfer can be considered per school year.

B. A principal may request that a student's intradistrict transfer be revoked at any time based on 1) excessive absences, 2) excessive tardies, 3) poor academic performance, and/or 4) discipline problems. The principal shall document evidence and hold a conference in person or by conference call with the director of student services or

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designee, and the parent(s) in the process of reaching a decision to approve or deny the principal's request.

C. Failure to comply with designated school hours could result in the transfer being revoked.

The permanent residence for attendance of a student moving to the Lawton School District from another district will not be determined until the parent(s) or guardian(s) have purchased or rented a bona fide residence within the district.

The permanent residence for attendance of students whose parents live in the Lawton School District shall be the school attendance area where the parents reside, regardless of where the student resides in the school district.

Parent(s) or guardian(s) moving from one attendance area to another within the Lawton district for the sole purpose of having their children attend school, and who do not move into the attendance area to reside permanently, do not establish a bona fide residence in the attendance area for the purpose of attendance.

Interpretation: Parent(s) or guardian(s) of a student who move to a new residence but have no intention of making it a permanent home, as evidenced by the fact that they do not give up or sell their former home and do not sell or move their personal property to the new residence, will not establish a bona fide residence.

A person having custody of any student whose parent(s) live outside the Lawton School District shall be required to file a custody affidavit with the Lawton School District. Such students shall be assigned to a school based on the residence of the person having custody of the student. The person having custody shall assume responsibility in matters relating to the student's conduct and attendance in the Lawton Public School District.

If the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of a special education student indicates placement in a special education class, the district will determine the school site for enrollment of such students.

Identified transitional first grade students will be assigned to sites determined by the district.

Cross Reference: Policy FDA-R1, Enrollment, Transfer and Placement of Students

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFA

HEALTH: STUDENTS PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

School personnel need to understand their roles in communicable disease control. Effective participation in control measures depends upon knowing what to do and how to do it. Education designed for these purposes is accomplished in a variety of ways with the assistance of many individuals.

There are three general measures which the school personnel can use to prevent the spread of disease.

1. Comply with immunization regulations. 2. Encourage parents to keep sick children at home. Good health is more important than perfect attendance. 3. Isolate pupils who appear to be ill and make preparation to send them home.

The principal, school nurse, or other official in charge of any school may exclude any child suffering from or exhibiting the following symptoms:

1. Fever above 100 degrees F. 2. Any eruption of the skin, or rash 3. Any nasal discharge accompanied by fever 4. Severe cough 5. Any inflammation of the eye or lids 6. Vomiting or diarrhea

Exclusion is to be accomplished by immediately contacting the parent(s) and seeing that the child is removed from the school premises.

When there is reasonable doubt as to the contagiousness of any person who has been excluded from school for infectious disease, a written statement from the attending physician may be required before the pupil is permitted to reenter school. If a school nurse is of the opinion that further be necessary, the medical consultant for the Lawton Public Schools will make the determination of the student's reentry time to school.

The Executive Director of Elementary Education or the Executive Director of Secondary Education should be contacted if written notices are sent to the patrons concerning the presence of communicable diseases within the student body. In emergency situations, such as the introduction into the schools of life threatening diseases, the Superintendent's staff will advise building principals on specific procedures to be followed.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFA-E1

LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS HEAD LICE LETTER

Date ______

Dear Parent/Guardian:

______was checked and found to have symptoms of an active infestation of head lice (live lice and/or nits within one-half inch from the scalp). Head lice are easily passed from one person to another and can rapidly spread in a school situation; therefore, he/she must be adequately treated with a medicated shampoo (pediculicide) and obtain clearance slips from a county health department or health professional before returning to school.

GUIDELINES FOR TREATMENT:

1. Check all household members. Those found to have live lice and/or nits within one-half inch from the scalp should also be treated at this time.

2. All close contacts should be notified of possible exposure to head lice. This may include close friends, playmates, baby-sitter and daycare center contacts.

3. Non-prescription shampoos, such as: A-200 Pyrinate, RID, R&C, Triple-X, Nix, etc. may be purchased at a pharmacy. A prescription for other medicated shampoos may be obtained from your physician.

4. Use the medicated shampoo exactly as stated on the container. Some shampoos may require application to dry hair and/or reapplication in 7-10 days.

5. While the medicated shampoos (pediculicides) rapidly kill lice, they kill less than 20% of the nits. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all nits be removed for your child's protection. Nits may be removed with a fine-toothed comb or your fingers.

6. After shampooing, place freshly washed clothes on your child and fresh linens on the bed.

7. Wash all towels, bed linens, clothing, hats, coats, combs and brushes in very hot soapy water and dry thoroughly. Non-washable articles should be dry cleaned or placed in a plastic bag and sealed for 10 days.

7. Vacuum mattress, rugs, carpet, upholstered furniture and vehicle interiors. Carefully remove vacuum bag and discard immediately.

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HEAD LICE LETTER (cont.)

9. Returning to school requires a clearance slip from a county health department or a health professional stating “the student appears to be free of all live lice and/or nits located within one-half inch from the scalp.” This clearance for readmission may be obtained as soon as your child has been adequately treated.

10. Seven to ten calendar days after the initial treatment, a second clearance must be obtained from a county health department or a health professional stating, and “The student appears to be free of all live lice and/or nits located within one-half inch from the scalp.”

11. If a second clearance is not received by the eleventh day after the initial treatment, your child will be temporarily excluded from school until this clearance is obtained.

LPS Nurses’ located at Douglas Professional Development Center, 1102 E Gore Blvd. Telephone: 248-5540; Monday – Friday Hours 8:00 – 9:00 am; Health Department Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:00 pm

Thank you for your cooperation,

______Principal or Designated School Personnel

Dr. Dan Horton Medical Consultant Lawton Public Schools

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFA-E2

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AMONG CHILDREN PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL

MANAGEMENT INCUBATION EARLY MODE OF OF INFECTED SUSCEPTIBLE DISEASE PERIOD SYMPTOMS TRANSMISSION CHILD CONTACTS

Chicken Pox 13-17 days Slight fever, child Airborne Exclude from Continue school does not feel well; respiratory school until all under rash develops, droplet infection sessions are dry observation. advancing to or from skin and crusted vesicles which lesions. usually 5-7 days. later crust.

Erythema 6-16 days Rash begins with Probably droplet No exclusion None Infectiosum ‘slapped-cheek infection. necessary.

th appearance’, (5 Disease) spreads to extremities and trunk and fades and recurs. Exaggerated by exposure to sunlight, changes in temperature, exercise, stress or emotion.

Head Lice Variable 1-3 Itching and Contact with Exclude from Observe for weeks presence of infected persons school until additional cases. crawling forms or with clothing treated. Re-entry (lice) and/or nits containing lice. requires first (eggs) within ½ clearance from a inch of scalp. physician or County Health Department stating free of live lice. A second clearance from a physician or County Health Department is required 7-10 days following the first clearance.

Hepatitis A 10-50 days Fever, anorexia, Person to person Exclude from None (usually 25 days) nausea, malaise, and contact via fecal- school; re-entry abdominal oral route. only with written discomfort; jaundice physician’s may appear in a few statement. days.

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MANAGEMENT INCUBATION EARLY MODE OF OF INFECTED SUSCEPTIBLE DISEASE PERIOD SYMPTOMS TRANSMISSION CHILD CONTACTS Hepatitis B 45-180 days Loss of appetite, Blood No exclusion, Consult with average 60-90 abdominal pain, transfusions unless there is personal nausea, vomiting, precutaneous or unusually physician. occasional joint mucous aggressive pain, rash, membrane behavior such as jaundice, fever. inoculation of biting. blood, saliva or semen from infected person; sexually transmitted.

Hepatitis C 2 wks to 6 mos. Malaise, loss of Blood No exclusion, Consult with Average 6-9 appetite, nausea, transfusions, unless there is personal weeks vomiting, precutaneous or unusually physician. abdominal pain, mucous aggressive possible jaundice. membrane behavior such as inoculation of biting. blood; sexually transmitted.

Impetigo 4-10 days Vesicles and/or From skin lesions Exclude until all Observe for pustules, honey of infected vesicles, pustules additional cases. colored, or persons. are healed (dry, purulent drainage, no drainage) or crusted skin with a written lesions commonly physician’s around nose, statement. mouth, chin.

Influenza 24-72 hours Fever or chills Direct contact, Exclude until Continue school discomfort, aches droplet infection, recovered and under or pains, general articles soiled by afebrile. At least 3 observation. malaise, coryza, nose and throat days after onset of sore throat, discharge and symptoms. cough. probably airborne in crowded populations.

Measles-Rubeola 10-15 days Fever, catarrhal From mouth and Re-entry only Continue school symptoms in eyes nasal discharges with written under daily and nose, of infected physician’s observation. mulberry tinted persons. statement. splotches appear about third day fir on face.

Rubella (3-day 14-21 days Mild fever with rash By droplet spread Re-entry only Continue school Measles) of variable character, or direct contact with written under mild catarrhal with infected physician’s observation. symptoms. persons. statement.

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MANAGEMENT INCUBATION EARLY MODE OF OF INFECTED SUSCEPTIBLE DISEASE PERIOD SYMPTOMS TRANSMISSION CHILD CONTACTS Meningitis 2-10 days Sudden onset with From mouth and Exclude from Continue school high fever, nasal discharges school. Re-entry under daily headache, nausea of infected only with written observation. and stiffness of persons. physician’s neck. statement.

Mononucleosis Varies from 2-6 Generally mild in Unknown. Exclude from Continue school (infectious) weeks children; irregular Probably person school. Re-entry under daily fever, sore throat, to person; spread only with written observation. enlarged lymph by oral route. physician’s glands, fatigue, statement. headache, sometimes jaundice or rash.

Mumps 12-26 days Fever, Swelling From mouth and Exclude from Continue school and tenderness of nasal discharge of school. Re-entry under one or more infected persons. only with written observation. salivary glands. physician’s statement, usually 9 days from onset of swelling

Pinkeye (Acute 24-72 hours Irritation, From discharge Exclude from None infectious crusting, tearing from eyes of school. Re-entry conjunctivitis) and redness of infected person or when redness conjunctivae of carrier. gone or with one or both eyes written followed by physician’s swelling, statement. sensitivity to light and discharge (maybe purulent from eye(s).

Pinworms 2-6 weeks May cause anal Direct transfer of May remain in Observe for itching with eggs from anus to school with additional cases disturbed sleep, mouth or written irritability and indirectly through physician’s local irritation due contaminated statement that to scratching. food or articles. child is under treatment.

Ringworm 10-14 days Round or oval Direct or indirect Exclude from school. Observe for patches of contract with skin Re-entry only with additional cases. A. Scalp written physician’s baldness or with or scalp lesions of statement that the broken-off hair. infected persons, student is taking oral Kerions (boggy lesions of anti-fungal medication. (Usually 24 hours after lesions of the animals, or initial treatment.) scalp) may contaminated develop. articles.

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MANAGEMENT INCUBATION EARLY MODE OF OF INFECTED SUSCEPTIBLE DISEASE PERIOD SYMPTOMS TRANSMISSION CHILD CONTACTS B. Skin 10-14 days Oval/circular From infected Do not exclude rings may be dry, lesions or articles from school is scaly, with raised of clothing under appropriate border. carrying the treatment infection. Lesions (Topical anti- of infected fungal) DO animals. exclude from showers and swimming until clear.

Scabies 2-6 weeks Itching, small Infected person Exclude from Observe for pimples with school. Re-entry additional cases. tendency to scab only with written formation, statement from characteristic physician or burrows of itch County Health mite. Department.

Streptococcal 2-5 days Fever, sore throat From discharges Exclude from Observe for Infections: and rash. from nose, throat, school. Re-entry additional cases. or ears of infected only with written Strep Throat person or carrier. physician’s Scarlet Fever statement, usually 24 hours following initial therapy.

Whooping Cough 7-21 days Irritating cough, From nose and Exclude from Continue school (Pertussis) which gradually is mouth discharges school. Re-entry under close accompanied by of infected only with written observation. characteristic persons. physician’s “whop” within 1 statement, usually to 2 weeks? 3 weeks from onset of symptoms.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFA-P

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS FOR HEAD LICE TREATMENT

HEAD LICE POLICY

The Lawton Public School District requires effective treatment of live lice and/or nits located within one-half inch of the scalp. The district adheres to the statute of the Oklahoma law that states children who are excluded from attending school because of head lice should present certification from a health professional or from an authorized representative of the Oklahoma State Department of Health that he/she “is no longer afflicted with head lice” before reentry. Health professionals are defined as “any licensed physician, psychologist, dentist, osteopathic physician, podiatrist, chiropractor, registered or licensed nurse or physician’s assistant.”

HEAD LICE PROCEDURE

The building principal and/or designated school personnel will assume the responsibility for enforcing the following steps: 1. Identify and temporarily exclude only those students with an 'active infestation' of head lice (i.e., live lice and/or nits found within one-half inch from the scalp). The regulation applies if the infestation is identified by school personnel, parents, or guardians. 2. Contact student's parent(s)/guardian(s). Identify the problem and explain the recommended treatment guidelines. Interpret the school health policy and temporarily exclude the student from school until he/she has been adequately treated. 3. The ‘Head Lice’ letter is to be given to the parent(s)/guardian(s) or sent home with the student. 4. Visually examine the scalps of siblings and students in his/her classroom for the presence of an ‘active infestation’ of head lice (i.e., live lice and/or nits found within one-half inch from the scalp). 5. Re-admittance to school requires a clearance slip from a county health department or a health professional stating, “The student appears to be free of all live lice and/or nits located within one-half inch from the scalp.” 6. Seven to ten calendar days after the initial treatment, a second clearance must be obtained from a county health department or a health professional stating, and “The student appears to be free of all live lice and/or nits located within one-half inch from the scalp.” 7. If a second clearance is not received by the eleventh day after the initial treatment, the student must be temporarily excluded until this clearance is obtained. 8. Repeated student infestation should be reported to DHS.

REFERENCE: 70 O.S. §1210.194 63 O.S. §2601

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFAAB-R

ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) PROCEDURE FOR HIV INFECTED LPS STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES

Student Infection

The determination of whether an HIV infected student shall be permitted to attend classes or participate in school activities with other students shall be made on a case-by-case basis after receiving a recommendation from a multidisciplinary team convened by the State Department of Health. This multidisciplinary team shall consist of the following:

1. The parent, parents, legal representative or legal guardian of the student; 2. The physician of the student; 3. A representative from the superintendent’s office of the affected school district; 4. A representative from the State Department of Education; 5. A representative from the State Department of Health; 6. A physician of the school district's selection, when determined appropriate by the superintendent; 7. The school attorney, when deemed appropriate by the superintendent; 8. The administrator and/or his or her designee of the school or proposed care setting; 9. The school nurse;

The team may utilize the guidelines published by the Center for Disease Control.

The recommendation of the multidisciplinary team shall immediately be implemented by the administration of the school district. Each member of the team shall be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the student and any information made available to such person as a member of the team.

Each member of the local Board of Education having jurisdiction over the student shall also be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the student and any information made available to any such person as a school board member.

Any person who negligently, knowingly, or intentionally discloses or fails to protect medical or epidemiological information classified as confidential pursuant to law is subject to up to $1,000.00 fine or up to 30 days in the county jail or both and also by law shall be civilly liable to the person who is the subject of the disclosure for court costs, attorney fees, exemplary damages and all actual damages, including damages for economic, bodily, or psychological harm which is proximately caused by the disclosure.

At the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools, a student could be excluded from school during the interim period while the team is making a determination of the case. During such

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ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) (cont.)

period of time, the district shall make every reasonable effort to provide said student with an adequate alternative education.

Decisions are subject to review by the team. Any member of the team may request review. If an HIV infected student in grades preschool through 12 is not permitted to attend classes or participate in school activities with other students, the district shall make every effort to provide said student with an adequate alternative education.

Employee Infection

The determination of whether the assignment of a school employee infected with HIV virus is appropriate shall be made on a case by case basis after receiving a recommendation by a team composed of the following:

1. Director of City/County Health Department; 2. Employee's physician 3. Employee and/or employee representative; 4. Employee's supervisor; 5. Executive Director of Special Services; 6. School nurse, when appropriate; 7. School attorney, when appropriate; 8. Physician of the school district's selection.

The team may utilize the guidelines published by the Center for Disease Control.

Confidentiality of Identification

Each member of the team shall be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the employee and any information available to such person as a member of the team.

Each member of the local Board of Education having jurisdiction over the employee shall also be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the employee and any information made available to any such person as a school board member.

Management of Blood and/or Body Fluids

Because other infections in addition to HIV can be present in blood and/or body fluids, personnel in all school facilities, regardless of whether infected students or employees are present, should follow the Lawton Public Schools "Procedure for Handling Blood and/or Body Fluids in the School Environment” and Guidelines for Hand-washing."

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Identification If the district has reasonable cause to believe that a student or school employee is an infected individual, the district shall report such information to the State Department of Health, who shall then determine whether the multidisciplinary team shall be convened to discuss the placement of the student of the assignment of the employee.

REFERENCE: 63 O.S. §101-502.2

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFAB

IMMUNIZATIONS STUDENTS

The Board of Education shall provide an environment for students to study, interact, and learn. Such an environment shall be reasonably free of known hazards which may threaten or endanger the health of our children or educators.

The board of education shall require that no child be admitted to this school without evidence of having received the immunization required by the State Department of Public Health unless an exemption has been granted from the immunizations on medical, religious, or personal grounds.

However children following a medically approved schedule for completion of immunization series may be allowed to attend school. However, the school is responsible for ensuring that the series is completed. Parents or guardians are required to present a schedule for completion of the required immunizations that has been signed by a licensed physician or public health authority. This means that students who have not completed the hepatitis B vaccine series or any other vaccine series when the semester starts, may attend school while completing the series.

If a parent or guardian is unable to pay for the required immunizations, the school will refer the student to the State Department of Public Health for assistance.

Immunizations are required by the State Department of Public Health prior to the enrollment of a child in public school:

All students entering the seventh grade must provide documentation of having received three doses of hepatitis B vaccine. Beginning with the fall 1998 semester, all students entering kindergarten must provide documentation of having received three doses of hepatitis B vaccine. Every subsequent year, the hepatitis B requirements will be extended by one additional grade level. It is the intent of the law that all students regardless of age or circumstances, have received hepatitis B vaccine if they are in these grade levels. All children transferring from other school districts or other states, all students in these grade levels due to retention, and all students in transitional levels between these grades are also required to have hepatitis B vaccine.

Grades Requiring Three Doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine

1997-1998 7 1998-1999 Kindergarten 7-8 1999-2000 K-1 7-9 2000-2001 K-2 7-10 2001-2002 K-3 7-11 2002-2003 K-4 7-12 2003-2004 K-5 7-12 2004-2005 K-12

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IMMUNIZATIONS STUDENTS cont.

Beginning with the fall 1998 semester, all students entering the seventh grade must provide documentaiton of having received hepatitis A vaccine. Beginning with the fall 1998 semester, all students entering kindergarten must provide documentation of having received hepatitis A vaccine and chicken pox vaccine. Every subsequent year, these requirements will be extended by one additonal grade level. The State Department of Public Health has granted a 120 day grace period for hepatitis A vaccine with all students entering kindergarten, first grade, seventh grade, and eighth grade in the fall of 1999 semester required to provide documentation of vaccination.

Grades Requiring Hepatitis A and Chicken Pox Vaccine

Hepatitis A Chicken Pox

1998-1999 Kindergarten, 7 Kindergarten 1999-2000 K-1, 7-8 K-1 2000-2001 K-2, 7-9 K-2 2001-2002 K-3, 7-10 K-3 2002-2003 K-4, 7-11 K-4 2003-2004 K-5, 7-12 K-5 2004-2005 K-12 K-6

REFERENCE: 70 O.S. §1210.191, et seq. Oklahoma State Department of Health Regulations

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VERIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATION RECORD

Date

Student Name Grade ______

Parent Name

Address

Telephone ______

Previous School

School Address

Telephone ______

1 2 3 4 5

DTP

MMR

Polio

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis A

Chicken Pox

Talked to:

Disciplinary Status ______

Withdrawn ______Yes ______No Date

Comments

______

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFAB-E1

Executive Director of Student Services P. O. Box 1009 753 Fort Sill Boulevard Lawton, Oklahoma 73502-1009 (580) 355-2214 - FAX (580) 250-1047

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFAB-E2

CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION

Please read instructions on the reverse of this certificate before completing.

Name of child Birthdate Name of School Grade

Home Address Parent or Guardian’s Name Telephone

TYPE OF EXEMPTION

1. MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATION: I hereby certify that the immunization(s) specified below are medically contraindicated for the above named child. __ __ Immunization(s) (Immunization(s)

__ __ Specify contraindications Signature of physician

2. RELIGIOUS OBJECTION: I hereby certify that immunization is contrary to the teaching of the above named child’s religion.

__ Signature of religious leader 3. PERSONAL OBJECTION: I hereby certify that immunization is contrary to my beliefs. As a parent or legal guardian of the above named child I request an exemption to the immunization requirement for school, day care or head start center attendance. I have written a brief summary of my objections in the space provided below. I understand that lost records are not grounds for exemption. I also understand that in the event of a disease outbreak in the school my child may have to be excluded for his or her protection and for the protection of the other children in school.

Summarize briefly your objections in this space:

Signature of parent or guardian Please mail a completed copy of this form to:

Oklahoma State Department of Health Immunization Program P. O. Box 53551 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFAC

FIRST AID STUDENTS

The Board of Education recognizes the school's responsibility for emergency handling of accidents and sudden illnesses occurring at school or on school property. The superintendent shall prepare regulations supporting this policy and establishing a procedure for assisting students who become ill or injured while under the school's responsibility.

The superintendent shall emphasize to students and parents that in order to obtain emergency medical care; a medical release form signed by a parent/guardian must be on file. If a medical release is not on file, emergency medical care will be provided in life-threatening situations only. The regulation prepared by the superintendent must be approved and adopted by the board.

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CONSENT FOR TREATMENT

I, ______hereby give my consent for emergency treatment for (Parent/guardian) ______at ______hospital. (Student name) My family doctor is ______. If parent can not be reached, call

______at ______. (phone number)

______Date Signature of parent/guardian

Social Security Number Birth Date Head of Household Spouse

List significant health problems, current medications and/or allergies. ______

Additional authorized persons who may pick child up from school

Immunization Record

1 2 3 4 5 Polio DPT MMR Hepatitis B HIB Chicken Pox Hepatitis A

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFAC-E2

STUDENT ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORT

PURPOSE AND USE

This form should be completed in the event of an accident which results in injury to any student on school-district premises. Accuracy of information regarding the accident is essential in the event legal proceedings are encountered. File this report with the Business Office, Shoemaker Education Center.

INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPERVISOR IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

1. Administer first aid or take injured student to first aid for treatment. 2. Complete this form for each injured student and submit to Business Office, Shoemaker Education Center.

DETAILS OF ACCIDENT/INJURY

Name of Injured Student Grade Building Teacher ______Employee Supervising Activity Date of Activity ______

Time of Day Accident Occurred ______Place in Building Where Accident Occurred ______

Probable Cause of Accident and How Determined _ _ Name of Witness to Accident _ Description of Accident by Injured Student _ _ _ Description of Accident by Witness _ _ _ Recommendation for Removing or correcting Cause of Accident _ _ _ _

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STUDENT ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORT (cont’d.)

Additional Remarks or Explanations _ _ _

_ Signature of Building Administrator Date Report Filed

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FIRST AID STUDENTS PROCEDURES

In accordance with the policy of the Board of Education the following procedures will be followed in the event of an emergency requiring medical attention to a student of this district:

Consent to Medical Treatment

The public schools may consent to medical treatment for the student provided: 1. The person having the power to consent as provided by law cannot be contacted, and 2. Written authorization to consent has been received from that person, 3. There is an emergency situation in which prompt action is deemed necessary. 4. Emergency medical care will be provided in life-threatening situations whether or not written authorization is on file. Whether or not a situation is life-threatening will be determined by the principal, teacher or administrator in attendance.

IN CASE OF SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, INJURIES OR SUDDEN ILLNESS:

1. FIRSTAID 2. NOTIFY PARENTS 3. Call family doctor if unable to locate parents. 4. If emergency, take at once to emergency room at one of the hospitals. The Board of Education does not assume the responsibility for the payment of hospital, ambulance, or doctor fees.

SCRATCHES, CUTS, OR ANY MINOR BREAK IN THE SKIN: 1. Wash with soap and water, thoroughly. 2. Cover with Band-aid or dry sterile dressing.

PUNCTURE WOUNDS: 1. Notify parents and urge them to consult family physician regarding need for Tetanus Toxoid or Antitoxin.

SEVERE BLEEDING 1. Contact parents. 2. Elevate part involved. 3. Apply pressure directly over wound, using hand and sterile gauze. 4. If unable to control with direct pressure, apply pressure to pressure points.

DOG OR ANIMAL BITES: 1. Contact parents. 2. First Aid.

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FIRST AID STUDENTS, PROCEDURES (cont.)

3. Report incident to city animal shelter.

BURNS: Chemical or Thermal MILD--Immerse in clean cold water if skin is unbroken. Leave blisters alone. SEVERE--Call parents and send to local emergency room.

ILLNESS: Send student home with: 1. Fever 2. Skin rash 3. Severe sore throat Severe cold or cough 4. Inflammation of eyes

FRACTURES: 1. Keep child lying down and warm. 2. Immobilize part. 3. Call parents or family doctor.

HEAD INJURY MILD --Notify parents. Get medical advice or consultation. SEVERE--DO not move student without medical authorization unless breathing is impeded. Notify parent or doctor. Seek medical evaluation.

NOSE BLEED: 1. Cold compresses, keep in sitting position. 2. Press on bridge of nose, firmly. 3. Report repeated nosebleeds to the nurse.

INSECT STINGS: 1. Wash insect stings or bites. 2. Apply cold compresses. 3. Notify parents immediately, if the child has a history of allergies.

EYE INJURIES: 1. Call parent. 2. Refer to doctor. (Chemical in the eye should be washed out immediately with large amount of clean water.)

FAINTING: 1. Have patient lie flat with head lower than rest of body. 2. Call parent and send child home. 3. Report incident to nurse.

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FIRST AID STUDENTS, PROCEDURES (cont.)

EPILEPTIC SEIZURE: 1. Leave patient on the floor and turn on side. 2. Do not try to restrain movements any more than necessary to prevent him/her from hurting himself/herself. 3. Position to provide airway. 4. Allow patient to rest quietly after attack. 5. Call parent and send home. 6. Report this incident to the school nurse.

POISON: 1. Identify poison, if possible. CALL POISON CENTER, Memorial Hospital 355-8620. Ask for the emergency room. 2. Call parent. 3. Send to emergency room at hospital if poison has been swallowed.

Severe accidents should be reported immediately by telephone to the School Health Department and the Executive Director of Elementary Education or the Executive Director of Secondary Education.

CROSS REFERENCE: Policy FMG – E2, Permission to Travel

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFACA

MEDICATION: ADMINISTERING TO STUDENTS

It is the policy of the Lawton Board of Education that if a student is required to take medication during school hours and the parent or guardian cannot be at school to administer the medication or if circumstances exist that indicate it is in the best interest of the student that a nonprescribed medication be dispensed to that student, the school nurse, the principal, or the principal's designee, may administer the medication only as follows:

1. Prescription medication must be in a container that indicates the following: A. student's name, B. name and strength of medication, C. dosage and directions for administration, D. name of physician or dentist, E. date and name of pharmacy, and F. Whether the child has asthma or other disability which may require immediate dispensation of medication.

The medication must be delivered to the principal's office in person by the parent or guardian of the student unless the medication must be retained by the student for immediate self- administration. The medication will be accompanied by written authorization from the parent, guardian, or person having legal custody that indicates the following:

A. purpose of the medication, B. time to be administered, C. whether the medication must be retained by student for self-administration, D. termination date for administering the medication, and E. Other appropriate information requested by the principal, the school nurse, or the principal's designee.

2. Self-administration of inhaled asthma medication by a student for treatment of asthma or an anaphylaxis medication used to treat anaphylaxis is permitted with written parental authorization. The parent or guardian of the student must also provide a written statement from the physician treating the student that the student has asthma or anaphylaxis and is capable of, and has been instructed in the proper method of, self-administration of medication. Additionally:

A. The parent or guardian must provide the school with an emergency supply of the student’s medication to be administered as authorized by state law.

B. The school district will inform the parent or guardian of the student, in writing, and the parent or guardian shall sign a statement acknowledging, that the school district and its employees and agents shall incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the self-administration of medication by the student.

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MEDICATION: ADMINISTERING TO STUDENTS (cont.)

C. Permission for the self-administration of asthma or anaphylaxis medication is effective for the school year for which it is granted and shall be renewed each subsequent school year upon fulfillment of the above requirements.

D. A student who is permitted to self-administer asthma or anaphylaxis medication shall be permitted to possess and use a prescribed inhaler or anaphylaxis medication at all times.

E. Definitions:

1) Medication means a metered dose inhaler or a dry powder inhaler to alleviate asthmatic symptoms, prescribed by a physician and having an individual label, or an anaphylaxis medication used to treat anaphylaxis, including but not limited to Epinephrine injectors, prescribed by a physician and having an individual label.

2) Self-administration means a student’s use of medication pursuant to prescription or written direction from a physician.

2. Nonprescription medication may be administered only with the written request and permission of a parent, guardian, or person having legal custody when other alternatives, such as resting or changing activities, are inappropriate or ineffective. The medication will be administered in accordance with label directions or written instructions from the student's physician.

The administrator, or administrator's designee, and/or the school nurse will:

A. Inform appropriate school personnel of the medication being administered B. Keep an accurate record of the administration of the medication C. Keep all medication in a locked cabinet except medication retained by a student per physician's order D. Return unused prescription to the parent or guardian only

The parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of the student is responsible for informing the designated official of any change in the student's health or change in medication.

This policy statement will be provided to a parent or guardian upon receipt of a request for long- term administration of medication.

REFERENCE: 10 O.S. §170.1 59 O.S. §353.1 70 O.S. §1-116, et seq.

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LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Request for Administration of Prescription Medication

EVERY EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE TO GIVE MEDICINES AT HOME AS GIVING IT AT SCHOOL CAN CAUSE A DISRUPTION IN THE STUDENS SCHOOL DAY. IF, HOWEVER, YOUR PHYSICIAN DOES ORDER MEDICINE TO BE TAKEN DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY, COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IS REQUIRED:

Student's Name______School ______

Grade ______DOB ______Address ______

Parents name ______Home Phone ______

Work Phone ______Emergency Contact Number ______

Physician's Name ______

This form must be completed by the parent/guardian and the student's physician before a prescription medication will be administered.

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN:

This form must be completed by the parent or guardian at the school site before a prescription or nonprescription medication can be administered by a designated school employee. A new form must be completed for each change in medication and renewed each school year. It is suggested that only a week's supply of medication be sent to the school at a time. The school cannot assume the responsibility of notifying students of the time to take medication. The responsibility for the request must be made by the parent or the student at the specified time medication is to be taken. The druggists, who fills the prescription and prepares the vial for the home should prepare a smaller vial for school, each properly labeled with the child's name, medication, dosage, frequency, directions for administration, doctors name, prescription number, name and address of the pharmacy, and date of filling. Any medication not property labeled will not be given. I, the undersigned parent/guardian, request that a designated school employee administer to my child the following medication:

Name of Medication ______Dosage ______

Time to be given ______

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Length of time to be given ______

Parent/Guardian Signature ______

Signature of School Witness ______

REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION (cont.)

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PHYSICIAN:

EVERY EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE TO GIVE MEDICINES AT HOME AS GIVING IT AT SCHOOL CAN CAUSE A DISRUPTION IN THE STUDENT'S SCHOOL DAY. IF, HOWEVER, YOUR PHYSICIAN DOES ORDER MEDICINE TO BE TAKEN DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY, COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IS REQUIRED:

Name of Student Diagnosis for which medication is given: Name of Medicine: Dosage: If medicine to be given DAILY, at what time? If medicine is given “WHEN NEEDED” Describe indications: List significant side effects Length of time medication is to be given

Other information: ______

______

Date: ______Phone Number: ______

Physician's Name: ______

Physician's Signature: ______

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REQUEST FOR SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF INHALED ASTHMA MEDICATION

This form must be completed by the parent/guardian and the student’s physician prior to permitting the student to possess and use a prescribed inhaler at all times during the school day.

Student’s Name ______School______

Grade ______DOB______Address______

Parent’s Name ______Home Phone ______

Work Phone______Emergency Contact Number______

Physician’s Name ______

As per State Law 70 O.S. 1-116.3 “Medication” means a metered dose or dry powder inhaler to alleviate asthmatic symptoms prescribed by a physician and having an individual label and “Self-Administration” means a student’s use of medication pursuant to prescription or written direction from a physician.

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN

I authorize ______to self-administer his/her inhaled asthma medication. I understand my child will be permitted to possess and use the prescribed inhaler at all times. In compliance with the provisions of Section 1-116.2 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, I agree: 1. To provide the school with an emergency supply of the students’ medication 2. That the school district and its employees and agents shall incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the self-administration of medication by the student.

______Parent/Guardian Date

______School Witness Date

TO BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN

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______has asthma and is capable of, and has been instructed in the proper method of, self-administration of medication.

______Physician Signature Date

______Physician Name Date

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LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Request for Administration of Non-Prescription Medication

EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE TO GIVE MEDICINES AT HOME AS GIVING IT AT SCHOOL CAN CAUSE A DISRUPTION IN THE STUDENT’S SCHOOL DAY.

Student’s Name ______School ______

Grade ______DOB ______Address______

Parent’s name ______Home Phone ______

Work Phone ______Emergency Contact Number ______

Physician's Name ______

This form must be completed by a parent or guardian at the school site before a non-prescription medication can be administered by a designated school employee.

A new form must be completed for each change in medication and renewed each school year. It is suggested that only a week's medication be sent to the school at a time.

The school cannot assume the responsibility of notifying students of the time to take medication. The responsibility for the request must be made by the parent or the student at the specified time medication is to be taken.

The medication must be in its original container and administered only in compliance with the written directions on the label, or as otherwise authorized in writing by your child's physician.

I, the undersigned parent/guardian, request that a designated school employee administer to my child the following non-prescription medication:

Name of Medication ______Dosage ______

Time to be given ______

Length of time to be given ______

Date ______Parent/Guardian______Signature Signature of School Witness ______

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MEDICATIONS GIVEN AT SCHOOL (REGULATION)

Giving medications to students at school requires the utmost care and caution on the part of school staff. The danger of a student receiving an incorrect medication puts the student’s health at risk and places the school and employees in legal jeopardy. The board of education has established policies and procedures for the safe administration of medications at school, including the following:

1. The school nurse: A. Is responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring of procedures for administering and storing of all medications; B. Communicates between the physician, parent, student, and school personnel concerning medications; C. Is responsible for acquainting school personnel with the purposes of medications, possible side effects, and observable reactions expected; D. Provides an annual in-service for principals, teachers, and those designated to administer medications, describing proper techniques and discussing safety issues. The nurse then provides ongoing monitoring for safe practices during the school year.

2. Principals and designated school employees: A. Are responsible for knowing and following the policy and correct procedures outlined for administering medications at school; B. Will report to the school nurse any noted discrepancies in the medication orders for the student. C. Will make available for parents the district’s policy to help them understand the need for the policy and these regulations.

3. The term “medicine” or “medication” as used in this regulation means “non-prescription medicine” and “filled prescription medicine.” “Filled prescription medicine” is prescription medication contained in a prescription vial with a label which correctly states the following:

A. Student’s name B. Name and strength of medicine C. Dosage and directions for administration D. Name of prescriber E. Date and name of pharmacy, and F. Whether the child has asthma or other disability that may require immediate dispensation of medication.

4. Only the following personnel shall be authorized to administer medicine at school: A. School nurse B. School principal C. School employees who have been designated in writing by the school principal.

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MEDICATIONS GIVEN AT SCHOOL (REGULATION) (cont.)

5. No medicine shall be administered unless the parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of the student requiring the medication has given the school written authorization to administer the medicine. The medicine must be delivered to the office of the school that the student attends by the parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of the student unless the medication must be retained by the student for immediate self-administration. The parent, guardian, or person having legal custody will complete and sign one of the following: A. “Request for Administration of Prescription Medication” B. “Request for Administration of Non-prescription Medication” C. “Request for Self-Administration of Inhaled Asthma Medication”

A written statement from the physician treating the student is required for prescription medicine and self-administered inhaled asthma medication. NO PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE SHALL BE ADMINISTERED UNLESS THE PHYSICIAN PORTION OF THE APPROPRIATE FORM IS COMPLETE. Each school shall keep these written authorizations on file.

6. Filled prescription medicine shall be administered pursuant to the directions for the administration for the medicine listed on the label, or as otherwise authorized in writing by the physician prescribing the same. Non-prescription medication may be administered only in compliance with the written directions on the label of the medication, or as otherwise authorized in writing by the child’s physician. All medicine, except those retained by a student per physician’s order, shall be properly stored in a locked area in the school office and not readily accessible to persons other than the persons who will administer the medication.

7. Each school will maintain a “Log of the Administration of Medication” form. The record will indicate the following: A. Name of student B. Name of medicine C. Dosage of medicine D. Date and time medicine was administered E. Name and initials of person who administered the medicine

8. The Board of Education adopts this policy consistent with the provisions of Title 70, Oklahoma Statutes, and Sec. 1-116.2. Under this statute a school nurse, administrator, or designated school employees shall not be liable to the student or a parent or guardian of the student for civil damages for any personal injuries to the student which result from acts of omissions of the school nurse, administrator, or designated school employees in administering any medicine pursuant to the provisions of the statute. However, such immunity does not apply to acts or omissions constituting gross, willful, or wanton negligence.

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MEDICATIONS GIVEN AT SCHOOL (REGULATION) (cont.)

9. At the elementary level, both filled prescription and non-prescription medication shall be kept in the school office, with the exception of self-administered inhaled asthma medication (metered dose inhaler or dry powder inhaler). These inhaled asthma medications must be prescribed by a physician, have an individual label, and have an emergency supply of medication at the school office. Any exceptions will be determined by the LPS medical consultant, the student’s physician, and the LPS nurse(s). Students shall not share any medications.

10. At the junior high school level, all prescription medications, with the exception of self- administered inhaled asthma medication (metered dose inhaler or dry powder inhaler) shall be kept in the school office. These inhaled asthma medications must be prescribed by a physician, have an individual label, and have an emergency supply of medication at the school office. Non-prescription medication may be carried on the person if it is in the original container. The LPS medical consultant, the student’s physician, and the LPS nurse(s) will determine any exceptions. Students shall not share any medication.

11. At the senior high school level, only controlled medications (pain medication, tranquilizers, Ritalin, etc.) shall be kept in the school office. Other prescription medicine carried on the person, including self-administered inhaled asthma medication (metered dose inhaler or dry powder inhaler), must be prescribed by a physician and have an individual label. An emergency supply of self-administered inhaled asthma medication must be supplied by the parent or guardian to be kept in the school office. Non-prescription medicine may be carried on the person if it is in the original container. Students shall not share any medicines.

12. The parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of the student is responsible for informing the designated school employees of any change in the student’s health or change in medication.

13. Permission for the administration of prescription, non-prescription, and self-administered inhaled asthma medication is effective for the school year for which it is granted and shall be renewed each subsequent school year.

14. The school district and its employees and agents shall incur no liability as a result of any injury arising from the self-administration of medication by the student.

15. The executive director of special services will contact local physicians and pharmacists annually to remind them of the district’s medication policy. Pharmacists will be asked to make a separate prescription container to be taken to school.

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MEDICATIONS GIVEN AT SCHOOL (REGULATION) (cont.)

16. An appeal procedure review committee composed of a district administrator, a local physician, and a school nurse, will be established to address unusual circumstances, which may arise but are not covered by the stated guidelines of the district’s policy on administering medication at school. The committee will be chaired and convened by the executive director of special services as specific situations arise.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA

The district will not regulate or take any adverse action against an employee for holding a medical marijuana license. The school district may take action against an employee who possesses a medical marijuana license if the employee uses or possesses marijuana while at school or during the hours of employment as per 63 O.S. § 424.

Students whose medical condition requires the use of medical marijuana are allowed to access and utilize marijuana in accordance with state law. School personnel are not legally permitted to administer medical marijuana to students. The district will provide a private location for a caregiver to administer medical marijuana to students at school. Oklahoma law limits who may act as a caregiver and any caregiver will have a medical marijuana license designating them to act on behalf of a student. The caregiver is responsible for bringing the medical marijuana to the qualifying student and promptly removing the medical marijuana from the premises after consumption or use.

Upon arriving at school, the caregiver will follow district protocol with regard to check in and departure.

There will be no smoking on school premises of any substance 24/7 in accordance with the state’s no smoking act. At no time will marijuana be grown or stored on school premises.

School employees will not under any circumstances

a. Assist students in obtaining or using medical marijuana;

b. Store medical marijuana for students;

c. Take and/or use a student’s medical marijuana;

d. Serve as a student’s designated caregiver, unless the student is the child or in the legal custody of the employee.

The district reserves the right to discipline employees or students who fail to adhere to Oklahoma law and/or the requirements of this policy. Such disciplinary action will be addressed in accordance with the student discipline code and/or the standards of conduct for employees. Employees may be subject to termination or nonreemployment.

If a student has specific procedures regarding medical marijuana that are written into the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and such procedures are consistent with state and federal law, those provisions will take precedent over this policy.

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STUDENT PHYSICALS

It is the policy of the Board of Education that no student shall be eligible to represent the school in athletics until there is on file with the principal a physical examination and parental consent certificate. The certificate must be a form prescribed by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association and must show the examining physician's findings that the student is physically fit to participate in the various athletic sports for the current school year. Physical forms signed by the parent and physician must be completed and filed with the principal each year.

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STUDENT PHYSICALS VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGS

All elementary students in years kindergarten, one, three, and five will be screened annually for vision and hearing abnormalities.

Elementary special education students will be screened every two years.

Secondary school vision and hearing screenings will be provided on an individual student referral basis upon request from the building principal.

Vision and hearing screenings will be scheduled and supervised by school nurses. Parent volunteers will be trained in screening procedures and will assist the nurses in screening activities.

Titmus Vision Screening Procedure:

The Titmus Vision Screener will be utilized for all vision screening. The following Titmus test groups will be used for the specified grade levels.

1. Group I -- kindergarten and first year 2. Group III -- second year through twelfth

Results will be recorded on the "General Record Form for Titmus Vision Tester."

The student will be retested by the school nurse if he/she responds incorrectly at the 20/40 level or beyond. However, if a student or teacher suspects the student may be experiencing visual difficulties, he/she may be referred at the 20/30 level of performance.

Audiometric Hearing Screening Procedure:

Portable audiometers will be the instruments used to screen for hearing problems.

To insure accuracy of testing for hearing, hearing screening locations should provide reasonable quietness and freedom from interruption. If possible, the areas should be isolated from disturbing sounds of cafeterias, music rooms, gymnasiums, restrooms, etc.

The following frequencies and intensity levels will be used in the screenings:

1. 1,000 hertz at 20 dB 2. 2,000 hertz at 20 dB 3. 4,000 hertz at 25 dB

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STUDENT PHYSICALS, VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGS (cont.)

The student will be retested by the school nurse if he/she does not respond appropriately to 2 of 3 tone presentations at each of the above frequency and intensity levels.

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CONCUSSION AND HEAD INJURY AWARENESS AND MANAGEMENT

This policy sets forth procedures to keep the Lawton Public Schools in compliance with Title 70 of Oklahoma Statutes section 24-155. The statute directs school districts to develop policies and procedures that inform and educate coaches, student athletes and their parents or guardians of the nature and risk of a concussion or head injury.

It further directs school districts to remove from practice and competition any student-athlete that has been determined to have suffered a concussion or head injury and to develop a step by step process for the safe return of the student-athlete to practice and/or participation in competitive events. This policy is to be followed for Lawton Public Schools students-athletes in grades 6 through 12.

Informing and Educating Coaches, Student Athletes and Parents or Guardians

Coaches

All district coaches are required to view the 20-minute free video “Concussion in Sports: What You Need to Know” at the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) website at http://www.nfhslearn.com/. Upon completion of the video each coach will print the Certificate of Completion and forward a copy to the Executive Directory of Athletics so that a copy can be kept in the coach’s personnel file.

Student-Athletes and Parents or Guardians

In order to assure that students-athletes and parents or guardians are informed and educated about the nature and risk of concussions and head injuries the school district shall annually disseminate a “Concussion/Head Injury Fact Sheet”.

A “Concussion and Head Injury Acknowledgement” statement must be completed, signed and dated by both the student-athlete and the parent or guardian annually. The student- athlete will not be allowed to participate in practice or competition until the “Concussion and Head Injury Acknowledgement” statement has been completed and returned to the school district. This “Concussion and Head Injury Acknowledgement” confirms that both the student-athlete and parent or guardian have read and understand the “Concussion/Head Injury Fact Sheet”.

Definition of Terms as Used in This Policy

“Written Clearance” – a statement from medical doctor saying the athlete can safely return to practice or competition.

“Symptoms of a Concussion or Head Injury” Headache or “pressure” in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to noise

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Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion Does not “feel right”

Step by Step Process for the Safe Return of the Student-Athlete to Practice and Competition

1. A student-athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury during a practice or competition shall be immediately removed from practice and competion. 2. A Lawton Public Schools certified athletic trainer will be contacted to evaluate the student- athlete. All certified athletic trainers have been trained in the evaluation and management of concussions. 3. The athletic trainer will work in concert with a medical doctor to treat and manage the concussion or head injury. 4. A student-athlete who has been removed from participation may not participate again until the athlete provides the trainer with written clearance from a medical doctor saying the athlete can safely return to practice or competition. 5. The athletic trainer will keep a record of the concussion or head injury making note of the date, time and location of the injury, the consulting medical doctor, the treatment of the injury and the date the trainer receives written clearance from the doctor allowing the student- athlete to return to practice and competition. 6. The trainer will keep the written clearance in the athletes file.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFG

REPORTING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT

In accordance with Oklahoma law, any person is required to report suspected cases of physical abuse or neglect involving students to the statewide toll free hotline of the Department of Human Services. The statewide DHS hotline number is 1-800-522-3511. The Board of Education fully supports that requirement and has established this policy to facilitate such reporting

Every teacher, support person, or other employee of this school district shall report any suspected physical, mental, or sexual abuse or neglect of any school student to the Department of Human Services by telephone. The employee shall also inform the building principal who will advise the superintendent that the report was made using Form FFG-E1. Form FFG-E1 is to be filed in the office of the principal or principal’s designee. The principal will notify, by telephone, the Executive Director of Elementary or Secondary Education that the report was made using form FFG-E1.

The reporting obligations under this section are individual, and no employer, supervisor or administrator of a person required to provide information pursuant to this section shall discharge, or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against, any such person who in good faith provides such child abuse or neglect reports or information, testifies, or is about to testify in any proceeding involving child abuse or neglect; provided, that such person did not perpetrate or inflict such abuse or neglect. Any such employer, supervisor, or administrator who discharges, discriminates, or retaliates against such person shall be liable for damages, costs, and attorney fees. Any person who knowingly and willfully fails to promptly report any incident of child abuse or neglect may be reported to local law enforcement for criminal investigation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false report, or makes a report that the person knows lacks factual foundation may be reported by the Department of Human Services to local law enforcement for criminal investigation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Any person participating in good faith and exercising due care in the making of a report, or any person who in good faith and exercising due care allows access to a child by persons authorized to investigate a report concerning the child shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any such participant will have the same immunity with respect to participation in any judicial proceeding resulting from such report.

The school district shall post, in a clearly visible location in a public area of the school that is readily accessible to all students, a sign in English and Spanish that contains the toll-free number operated by the Department of Human Services.

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REFERENCE: 10A O.S. § 1-2-101 10A O.S. § 1-2-104 63 O.S. §1-120 (G) 70 O.S. §1210.162 Atty. Gen. Op. No. 78-202 (Dec. 28, 1978)

CROSS-REFERENCES: Policy FFGB-Guidelines for Outside Agency Representatives Interviewing Children at the School Exhibit FFGB-E1-Department of Human Services (DHS) and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) Student Interview

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SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE REPORT

A copy of this report is to be filed in the office of the principal or principal’s designee.

The following staff member reasonably suspects child abuse or neglect involving the following student; and has contacted the DHS hotline number at 1-800-522-3511.

Name of staff member: ______

Name of school: ______

Name of student: ______

Signature of staff member Date

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFGB

GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES INTERVIEWING CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOL

The Lawton Board of Education recognizes that the primary function of the Lawton Public Schools is to educate the students in a secure, non-threatening environment. For this purpose, the board requests that interviewing of students by any outside agency at the school be kept to a minimum. The purpose of this policy is to assist the school representatives in fostering a trusting relationship with the parents of the students. Promoting trust and open communication with the parents is essential to the student’s education. The following criteria are established to minimize the disruption to the student while still protecting the student from any abusive situations arising outside the school setting:

1. All outside agency representatives (DHS, Child Welfare, Law Enforcement, etc.) seeking authority to interview a student at school must receive authorization from the building principal or designee.

2. The principal or principal’s designee will inquire of the agency representative whether it is necessary to interview the student during the school day and on school grounds and request that the interviewing be done outside of the school day if possible.

3. If a child abuse report is received while the student is in school, the principal or designee will allow agency representatives access to the student. Identification should be requested from the person seeking to interview the student at school from any person unknown to the principal or designee. If the principal or designee is uncomfortable with the person seeking to interview the student or that person’s credentials, or if the principal or designee perceives that conditions or circumstances are not in the student’s best interest, access to the student should be denied until further information or clarification can be obtained. The principal shall notify by telephone the executive director of elementary or secondary education.

4. School personnel are not to conduct student interviews at the request of any outside agency. Outside agency interviews are to be conducted by representatives of those agencies. The principal has the option to be present for the interview.

5. It is not required that the parents be notified prior to allowing the agency representative access to the student. However, the principal or designee may determine that it is in the best interest of the child to do so. If an agency representative produces a court order to interview the student, the principal or designee must comply without notifying the parent. The court order relieves the school district, its officials and employees from any legal responsibility.

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GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES INTERVIEWING CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOL (cont.)

6. An agency representative, excluding law enforcement officials, may not physically remove a student from the school without a court order or prior notification, or attempt at notification, of the parents.

REFERENCE: 10 O.S. §7102-7106 CROSS-REFENCES: Policy FFG, Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and or Neglect Exhibit FFG-E, Suspected Child Abuse Report Form

NOTE: 10 O.S. §7105 states that “(a)ny person who, in good faith and exercising due care allows access to a child by persons authorized to investigate a report concerning the child shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed.”

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FFGB-E1

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) and LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (LEA) STUDENT INTERVIEW

This form is to be completed by the Department of Human Services/Law Enforcement Agency representative interviewing Lawton Public Schools students before the interview takes place. This orm will remain on file in the principal’s office.

School ______Contact Person______(Principal or designee)

Name of DHS/LEA Representative ______ID Number ______

Date of Interview ______Time of Interview ______

Name of Student Interviewed ______Grade ______

Nature of the Interview ______

______

Copy of Representative’s Identification

To Be Completed for DHS Student Interview Only

I, the Department of Human Services representative, understand that it is my responsibility to inform

the parent(s) or guardian(s) of ______that I conducted an interview at the (student) school on ______and will make this notification within 24 hours of the interview. (date)

______Signature of DHS Representative

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FUND RASING BY IN-SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS

Elementary School Fund-Raising

Fund-raising activities involving elementary students are generally not encouraged, and door-to- door sales are strongly discouraged. However, if students are asked to participate in door-to- door sales, the precautionary measures listed below must be taken while these restrictions apply only to fund-raising projects sponsored by the school, PTA, and booster clubs are requested to adhere to the same precautionary guidelines when conducting fundraising projects involving elementary students.

1. All fund raising activities must have the approval of the building principal prior to the initiation of any activity connected to the fundraiser.

2. Fund-raising activities must have an adult representative of the district present at all times except in the case of door-to-door sales.

3. Fund-raising projects conducted outside of the school are limited to one per semester subject to the following conditions: A. Door-to-door sales or deliveries by elementary students are prohibited unless the student is accompanied by a parent or adult designated by the parent. B. Before Students engage in out-of-school fund-raising activities, a parental permission and responsibility form must be signed by the parent and on file in the office of the school principal. The form must contain, at a minimum, the following information: 1) Name of the student being asked to participate. 2) Name of the designated adult who will accompany the student. 3) Name of the school where the project is being held. 4) Name of the school organization holding the fund-raiser. 5. Name of the sponsoring adult who can be contacted. 6. Purpose of the fund-raising project. 7. What is being sold. 8. When the project begins and ends. 9. Any other conditions, restrictions, or circumstances parents should understand. 10. Signature of parent acknowledging statement of responsibility and understanding which contains, at a minimum, the following words: “I understand that door-to-door sales or deliveries by elementary students are prohibited unless accompanied by a parent or an adult designated by a parent. My child has permission to participate and will do so under the above-described guidelines. Further, I assume responsibility for returning all money earned from sales or will return unsold merchandise issued to my child.”

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FUND RAISING BY IN-SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS (cont.)

C. PTA’s and booster clubs will be responsible for ordering, distributing, and delivering materials, and collecting funs for events they sponsor.

Secondary School Fund-Raising Fund-raising activities involving secondary students are generally not encouraged, and door-to- door sales are strongly discouraged. However, if students are asked to participate in door- to-door sales, the precautionary measures listed below must be taken. While the restrictions apply only to fund-raising projects sponsored by the school, PTA and booster clubs are requested to adhere to the same precautionary guidelines while conducting fund-raising projects involving secondary students. 1. Middle School Fund-Raising a. All fund-raising activity must have the approval of the building principal prior to the initiation of any activity connected to the fundraiser.

b. Fund-raising activities must have an adult representative of the district present at all times except in the case of door-to-door sales. c. Fund-raising projects conducted outside of the school are limited by one per semester.

2. Before students engage in out-of-school fund-raising activities, a parent permission and responsibility form must be singed by the parent on file in the office of the school principal. The form must contain, at a minimum, the following information: 1. Name of the student being asked to participate. 2. Name of the designated adult who will accompany the student. 3. Name of the school where the project is being held. 4. Name of the school organization holding the fund-raiser. 5. Name of the sponsoring adult who can be contacted. 6. Purpose of the fund-raising project. 7. What is being sold. 8. When the project begins and ends. 9. Any other conditions, restrictions, or circumstances parents should understand. 10. Signature of parent acknowledging statement of responsibility and understanding which contains, at a minimum, the following words: “I understand that door-to-door sales or deliveries by secondary students are prohibited unless accompanied by a parent or an adult designated by a parent. My child has permission to participate and will do so under the above-described guidelines. Further I assume responsibility for returning all money earned from sales or will return unsold merchandise issued to my child.”

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3. Middle school students may pick up items for fund-raisers without being accompanied but students must be accompanied when selling or delivering materials. 4. PTA’s and booster clubs will be responsible for ordering, distributing, and delivering materials, and collecting funds for events they sponsor.

Senior High School Fund-Raising

1. All fund-raising activities must have the approval of the building principal prior to the initiation of any activity connected to the fundraiser. 2. Fund-raising activities must have an adult representative of the district present at all times except in the case of door-to-door sales. 3. Each senior high school organization is limited to one fund-raiser per semester or two per year. 4. Senior high students participating in door-to-door sales must sell or distribute in teams. 5. Senior high students may pick up items for fund-raisers without being accompanied, but students must be accompanied by an adult or another high school student when selling or delivering materials. 6. PTA’s and booster clubs will be responsible for ordering, distributing, and delivering materials, and collecting funds for the events they sponsor.

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy CFB, Activity Funds

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FUND RASING CAMPAIGNS

No money will be collected in the schools from students for the purpose of raising funds for charitable organizational or other non-school projects.

Projects other than fund drives, such as the collection of clothing and canned goods, may be conducted as club projects within individual schools. However, such drives shall not be conducted as school-sponsored projects.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FL

STUDENT RECORDS

The principal of each school will be the legal custodian of all student records for that school. However, one year after a student has graduated or otherwise left the school district, permanent records shall be maintained in the Office of Student Services.

This section of the student code represents the districts formal policy retarding confidentiality of student information and the annual notification to Parents of such Policy and is in compliance with 1988 federal regulations issued under the federal Family Educational Rights to privacy Act of 1974.

1. Definitions

A. Student Records Student records shall be defined as any written material, to include education and cumulative behavior records, concerning individual students maintained by the school board or its employees, except personal notes and Class assignments kept on file by school personnel solely for their own use and not communicated to any other person. The cumulative behavior records shall be in a form approved by the superintendent and shall only include the nature of the student's violation of the Student Code and the resulting disposition. All student records, with the exception of personal evaluations submitted in confidentiality before January 1, 1975, shall be available to a student's parent(s) or guardian(s) and to students who are eighteen years of age or older. School Personnel will assist the student’s parent(s), or guardian(s) in understanding and interpreting any technical material in the record.

B. FERPA The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 USC 1232g.

C. Eligible Student An eligible student is a student who is 18 years of age or older. The statute provides that when the Student becomes 18, all rights under the Act transfer from the parent to the student. However, the parent of an 18-year-old student who is a dependent under IRS regulations may review the student's records without the prior consent of the student.

D. Directory information The term "directory information" includes information that would not generally be considered to be an invasion of the student's privacy if released. In the Lawton Public Schools, directory information consists of the student's name, the parent's name, the home address, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of school attendance, awards received, distinguished academic performance, and most recent school attended. These items so classified as directory information by the district will be released without prior parental consent

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STUDENT RECORDS (cont.)

unless the parent, within 60 days of enrollment each school year, notifies the district in writing of the parent's refusal to let the district designate any or all of such items as directory information for that parent's child.

E. Legitimate Educational interest Legitimate educational interest is considered to be any matter or reason integrally related to academic Performance, grade-level classification, schedule of subjects, attendance, attitude, behavior, health or safety of a student. A legitimate educational interest is also served when common sense indicates access to the student's educational information is necessary for the health and safety of others.

F. Disclosure Disclosure means permitting access or the release, transfer or other communication of education records of the student, or the personally identifiable information contained therein, orally or in writing, or by any other means to any party.

Right to Inspect and Review Records

Parents or eligible students may inspect and review educational records at the office of the principal of the school where enrolled. The principal is the responsible official for records maintained at the school site. Other records and responsible officials are:

For special education record: the Special Education Services Center, 2211 NW 25th Street, Lawton, Oklahoma. The responsible official is the administrative assistant of special services.

For records of former students: the Student Services Department, Shoemaker Education Center, 753 NW Fort Sill Boulevard, Lawton, Oklahoma. The responsible official is the executive director of student services. Parents should make a request to the appropriate school officials and present adequate identification in order to inspect and review records.

Right to Request Amendment to Records

Parents or eligible students may request the amendment of the student's education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy or other rights. A request to amend the student's records should be made to the building principal or administrator. If the request is not granted, the following appeal procedure is provided:

1. The decision of the principal may be appealed to the executive director of elementary or secondary education, as appropriate. The hearing will be scheduled and conducted by the

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STUDENT RECORDS (cont.)

executive director within a reasonable period of time following receipt of the request for an appeal.

2. The parents or eligible students will be afforded the opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues.

3. The decision will be rendered in writing within a reasonable period of time after the conclusion of the hearing. The decision of the Executive Director of Elementary or Secondary Education will be final.

4. Parents or adult students will be allowed to submit material to be added to the record. Examples of such material are the results of testing and evaluation, medical or psychological reports, and explanations of unfavorable material appearing in the record.

Right to Consent to Release Confidential Information

The parent or eligible student has the right to authorize the release of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records. Such information will not be released from an educational record without the prior written consent of the parent or eligible student except for those specific situations in which consent is not required by the Act.

The building principal or the principal's representative is authorized to control and release information from individual schools. The parent should contact the principal for the release or review of information. The proper form (Form C) can be obtained from the principal.

The request to release educational information should be granted by the school within a reasonable period of time, but in no case more than 45 days after it has been made.

Right to File Complaint

The parent or eligible student has a right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of the Act and regulations.

Right to Obtain a Copy of District Policy

The parent or eligible student has a right to obtain a copy of this policy upon request made to any school official, or a copy may be obtained at the Shoemaker Education Center, 753 NW Fort Sill Boulevard, P. O. Box 1009, Lawton, Oklahoma 73502.

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STUDENT RECORDS (cont.)

Notification of Right to Confidentiality

Parents or eligible students are hereby notified of their rights to confidentiality of educational records and their right to file complaints regarding confidentiality. This notification is made through annual distribution of this Student Code to every enrolled student and by annual publication of the contents of this policy in a daily circulation newspaper.

Parents and adult (18 and over) students have a fight to be provided translation if primary or home language is other than English.

Fee Schedule for Copies of Records

The initial copy of education records will be provided without charge. Additional copies will be furnished at the rate of five cents per page.

When Consent Not Required

The consent of the parent or eligible student shall not be required when educational information is released under the following circumstances:

1. School personnel who have a legitimate educational interest in a student. 2. Officials of another school or school system in which the student intends to enroll. 3. Off icials of the U.S. General Accounting Off ice, U. S. Department of Education, and state departments of education who need specific data to evaluate federal programs or to enforce federal laws. 4. Anyone to whom the student has applied for financial aid or from whom such aid has been received. 5. Accrediting institutions. 6. Testing and research organizations, such as Educational Testing Service, as long as confidentiality is maintained and records destroyed when no longer needed. 7. Valid search warrants, court orders, or subpoenas, provided that a reasonable effort is made to notify the parent(s) or eligible student in advance of compliance by the educational institution. 8. Statistical data that does not identify any student. 9. Medical personnel or city, county, state, and federal agencies in an emergency situation when common sense indicates release of the information is necessary for health or safety reasons. 10. Information defined in these policies under the category of 'Directory Information.'

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STUDENT RECORDS (cont.)

Record of Disclosures Required Each school or department responsible for educational records shall, for each request for and each disclosure of personally identifiable information from the education records of a student, maintain a record kept with the education records of a student which indicates:

1. Who has requested or obtained personally identifiable information from the education records, and 2. The legitimate interests these parties had in requesting or obtaining the information.

This record is not required for:

1. Disclosures to a parent or eligible student. 2. Disclosures pursuant to written consent of a parent or eligible student. 3. Disclosures to school officials as described in this policy. 4. Disclosures of directory information described in this policy.

Custodial Parent and Access to Records

Divorced parents may have access, regardless of any custody order, except in instances where the custodial parent provides a certified copy of a court order denying the non-custodial parent access to the child's records. The school district will regard the parent enrolling the child as the custodial parent unless a certified copy of a court order vesting custody in the other parent is supplied.

In instances where the parents of the child are not available or the child has no legal guardian, the person who appears to be performing the functions and duties of a parent to the child will be considered the child's guardian.

Release of Directory Information

Directory information relating to student participation in officially recognized activities and sports will be released. In addition, directory information consisting of the name, classification, and address of high school students will be released to military recruiters, recruitment personnel of accredited colleges and universities, and appropriate government agencies. The procedures for releasing this information will be as follows:

1. Information will be released through the office of Student Services, Shoemaker Center. 2. Representatives desiring information must personally request and pick up information. 3. Representatives must sign a written statement of assurance that the information provided will be strictly confidential.

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STUDENT RECORDS (cont.)

4. Any recruiting service, college, or university which is found to have allowed, either directly or indirectly, any other institution, organization, or individual to have access to or to make any use of such information will subsequently be denied permission to obtain this information. Such a determination will be at the discretion of the Student Services Administrative Assistant. 5. No building principal or other school employee will be permitted to release any form of directory information.

In all cases, except for requests from officials of other schools where the student intends to enroll, the agency desiring access to information must sign the appropriate form which states it is understood that the party to whom these records are transferred will not permit any other party to have access to such information without the written consent of the parent(s) or of students eighteen years of age or older.

Parent and student access to information contained in the psychological evaluation will be as follows:

Upon request from parents or from students eighteen years of age or older for inspection of psychological evaluations, the appropriate school official (principal, counselor, or teacher) will refer said parties to an EXAMINING AGENCY (Regional Guidance Center, Child and Family Service Center, RESC, etc.) for interpretation of the evaluation by a professional examiner (psychologist, psychiatrist, psychometrist).

To eliminate obsolete or outdated information, all student records will be reviewed from time to time by school officials. At a minimum, this should be done when the student moves from elementary to junior high, from junior high to senior high, and finally, when the student graduates.

REFERENCE: 34 CFR 99.1 20 USC 1232

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FORM A: REQUEST TO INSPECT RECORDS (Applicable only to parents of students under 18)

I, the parent or legal guardian of __ , (Name) a student at , of Public Schools, (School Name)

1. Request to inspect the records of the above student at the above school on __ (Date) at in the principal's office or such other reasonable time and place (Time) as the principal may indicate.

2. If I and the above-mentioned student no longer live in the school district, I request that the records be sent to me at the following address:

Name Street Address City, State, Zip Enclosed is $______for reproduction and mailing.

Signature

The portion below this line may be completed but is not required by law. ___ INSPECTION REPORT Date The above student's education record was inspected on this date.

Remarks (if any): ______

Signature of Parent or Guardian

Signature of Principal

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FORM B: REQUEST TO INSPECT RECORDS

I, , a student, 18 years of age or older (Name) (date of birth ______), at Public Schools request (Month) (Day) (Year) (School) to inspect my records at the above school on at in the principal's office (Date) (Time) or such other reasonable time and place as the principal may indicate.

If I no longer live in the school district, I request that the records be sent to me at the following address:

Name Street Address City, State, Zip Enclosed is $______for reproduction and mailing.

Signature

The portion below this line may be completed but is not required by law.

INSPECTION REPORT

Date

The above student's education record was inspected on this date.

Remarks (if any):

Signature of Student 18 or over

Signature of Principal

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FORM C: AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER EDUCATION RECORDS

Date:

I, ______, the parent or legal guardian of (Name) ______, authorize the transfer of all of the above (Name) student's education records

From: Public Schools (School) , Oklahoma

TO: (School Official) (School District)

(State) (Zip Code)

the school at which the above student seeks or intends to enroll or is enrolled, or the following parts of the education record, if applicable:

Scholastic Record Activity Record Census Data Health Record Attendance Record Behavioral Record Test Record Personal Recommendations

Others (list)

I have been given the opportunity to inspect and challenge the above record.

Signature of Parent or Guardian

Principal

Date

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FORM D: AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER EDUCATION RECORDS

Date:

I, , a student 18 years of age or over (Name) (date of birth) , , authorize the transfer of all my education records (Month) (Day) (Year)

From: Public Schools (School) , Oklahoma

TO: (School Official) (School District)

(State) (Zip Code)

in which I am enrolled or seek or intend to enroll; or the following parts of the education record, if applicable:

Scholastic Record Activity Record Census Data Health Record Attendance Record Behavioral Record Test Record Personal Recommendations

Others (list)

I have been given the opportunity to inspect and challenge the above record.

Signature of Student 18 or over

Principal

Date

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FORM E: EDUCATION RECORD CHALLENGE

Date:

I, , the parent or legal guardian of (Name) , a student at , Public Schools, (Name) (School) on inspected the education record of the above student and challenge the following items: (Date)

1. Inaccurate Misleading Otherwise violates the privacy or other right of the student

2. Inaccurate Misleading Otherwise violates the privacy or other right of the student (Continue on back if necessary)

Date: ___ Signature of Parent

Date Received by Principal: ___ Signature of Principal

Action taken (records purged before hearing, hearing granted)

Date: Signature of Principal

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FORM F: EDUCATION RECORD CHALLENGE

Date:

I, , a student 18 year of age or over (date of birth ______), (Name) (Month) (Day) (Year) inspected my record on and challenge the following items: (Date)

1. Inaccurate Misleading Otherwise violates the privacy or other right of the student

2. Inaccurate Misleading (Continue on back if necessary) Otherwise violates the privacy or other right of the student

Date: Signature of Student 18 or over

Received by Principal (Date) Signature of Principal

Action taken (records purged before hearing, hearing granted)

Date: Signature of Principal

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FORM G: NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONTEST RECORD CONTENT

You are hereby notified that a hearing to contest the content of the record of (Student) will be held at on at . (Place) (Date) (Time)

The hearing officer will be .

You have the following rights:

A. To present testimony within a reasonable time limitation,

B. To introduce written evidence,

C. To question adverse evidence, and

D. To appeal the hearing officer's decision to the board of education.

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FORM H: SUMMARY OF HEARING TO CONTEST RECORD CONTENT

1. Date of request by parent or eligible student for contest hearing.

2. Date of hearing set (within reasonable time after request.

3. Date notice of hearing (Form G) sent to parent or eligible student.

4. Hearing officer (superintendent or his designee):

A. Parent or eligible student given reasonable time to present testimony. B. Parent or eligible student allowed to introduce written evidence. C. Parent or eligible student allowed to question adverse witnesses. D. Action taken by hearing officer: Record purged Record changed To read:

Reasons:

E. Parent or eligible student notified in writing of conclusions and actions taken. (A copy of this completed form may serve as written notice.) File copy of written notice of decision kept for documentation. ______F. Parent or eligible student, if aggrieved by hearing officer decision, notified of right to appeal to board of education.

5. Appeal Contest:

A. Parent or eligible student informed of appeal hearing date. B. Parent or eligible student given time to present arguments. C. Board of education: affirmed reversed

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FORM I: PERMISSION OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR THIRD PARTY ACCESS TO STUDENT'S EDUCATION RECORD

I, , the parent or legal guardians of (Name) , a student at , (Name) (School) Public Schools, request that the following part of the above student's records

be made available to for the purpose of (Name)

Date: Signature of Parent

Please send me a copy of the records released at the following address:

Name Address City, State, Zip

Please send a copy to the above student at the following address:

Name Address City, State, Zip

Enclosed is $______for reproduction and mailing.

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FORM J: PERMISSION OF STUDENT EIGHTEEN OR OVER FOR THIRD PARTY ACCESS TO STUDENT'S EDUCATION RECORD

I, , a student at , (Name) (School) Public Schools, being 18 years of age or older (date of birth ______), request the following part of my record: (Month) (Day) (Year)

be made available to for the purpose of: (Name)

Date: Signature of Student 18 or over

Please send a copy to the above student at the following address:

Name Address City, State, Zip

Enclosed is $______for reproduction and mailing.

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FORM K: RECORD OF THIRD PARTY ACCESS (REQUIRED OF ALL THIRD PARTIES, TO BE KEPT IN STUDENT FILE)

I, request access to the education of (Third Party)

in whole _____, in part _____, (specify part seen) (Name)

for the following legitimate educational or other interest:

The above information was transferred to me only on the condition that I will not permit any other party to have access to such information without the written consent of the parent or legal guardian of the above student.

Date: Signed:

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FORM L: TRANSFER OF RECORDS UNDER JUDICIAL ORDER OR LAWFULLY ISSUED SUBPOENA

I, , the parent or legal guardian of (Name) , a student at , Public Schools, (Name) (School)

I, , a student, 18 years of age or over (Name) (date of birth ______,) at , Public Schools, (Month) (Day) (Year) (School) have been notified prior to compliance that a judicial order or lawful subpoena has been issued demanding the records of the above student in whole or in part.

Date: Signed:

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REQUEST FOR RECORDS DENIED INCOMPLETE FORMS

___

_ (Name and Address)

Dear Sir or Madam:

We will be unable to comply with your request for the records of (name of student) ______until you complete the enclosed forms and return them to us. If you have substantially similar forms, we will accept them, provided the parental or eligible student notification signature is attached. Such signature is necessary in order to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

Sincerely,

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REQUEST FOR RECORDS INFORMATION DENIED

(Name and address)

Dear Sir or Madam:

We are unable to honor your request for information from student files unless you inform us in writing of:

1. Your authority to act as representative of (a) the Comptroller General of the United States, (b) the Secretary of H.E.W., (c) an administrative head of an education agency, or (d) state educational authorities.

2. The federally supported education program or state law pursuant to which you request the information.

3. The specific authorization by federal statute to receive personally identifiable information, if you seek such information.

We are sorry for the delay but feel restrained by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

Sincerely,

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REVIEW OF STUDENT RECORDS NOTIFICATION TO PARENT

(Name and address)

Dear Parent:

In the course of your child's education, the school district will keep records as deemed necessary to provide programs to meet your child's needs and interests. You have the right to inspect and review any and all records, files, and data related to your child; they will be available for such review at any time during the regular school day. If you have any concern regarding the accuracy or appropriateness of any information or record maintained by the school, please do not hesitate to inform the principal of that concern.

Very truly yours,

Principal

(School)

(Address)

(Telephone)

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FLE

TRANSFER AND RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

It is the policy of the Board of Education to adhere strictly to Oklahoma and Federal law concerning the transfer and release of confidential information including student records.

For the purposes of this policy, "confidential information" means any information regarding a child receiving services supported in whole or in part by state or federal funds, a family member of such child, or other persons residing in the home of such child, and which is required by state or federal law or regulation to be maintained in a confidential manner.

The school district will transfer and release confidential information in accordance with this policy to:

1. The Department of Human Services,

2. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services,

3. The State Department of Health,

4. The State Department of Education,

5. The State Department of Vocational and Technical Education,

6. The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth,

7. The J.D. McCarty Center for Handicapped Children,

8. The Department of Corrections,

9. Private agencies receiving public funds pursuant to a grant or contract with one of the agencies listed in (1) through (8) and providing institutional, community residential or community- based services as defined by Title 10, Section 7001-1.3 of the Oklahoma Statutes, to children and family,

10. Persons and agencies subject to the rules promulgated by the agencies listed in (1) through (8),

11. Statutorily-constituted juvenile bureaus, and other school districts upon their request and in compliance with state law.

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TRANSFER AND RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION (cont.)

12. Unless otherwise permitted by state or federal law or regulation, confidential information will only be released to the above-described entities pursuant to (1) a court order or (2) an informed consent that has been executed by (a) the parent or guardian of the child or other person authorized by state or federal law to execute such consent, if the subject of the confidential information is a child or (b) the individual who was the subject of the confidential information or other person authorized by law to execute such consent on his or her behalf, if the subject of the confidential information is an adult. A copy of the school district's informed consent form may be found at FLE-E.

The school district will follow the rules promulgated by the State Department of Education for authorizing access to and the transfer or release of confidential information for the purpose of gathering statistical information or conducting studies or research otherwise authorized by law.

The school district shall charge $.10 per page for all copies made pursuant to this policy plus the actual cost of mailing the copies.

REFERENCE: 10 O.S. §620.1, et seq. 10 O.S. §7001-1.3 70 O.S. §24-101.4

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy GBA, Open Records Act

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PERMISSION FOR THE TRANSFER AND/OR RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT INFORMATION

I, ______, the parent or legal guardian(s) of ______, a (Name) (Name) student at ______, ___Lawton______Public Schools, request that the (School) following part of the above student's records

be made available to ______for the purpose of (Name)

Date: ______Signature of Parent

____Please send me a copy of the records released at the following address:

Name Address City, State, Zip

____Please send a copy to the above student at the following address:

Name Address City, State, Zip

Enclosed is $______for reproduction and mailing.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FLF

INFORMATION COORDINATOR

The school district has designated a representative to coordinate requests for information from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations when the release of such information has been authorized by a parent, legal guardian of the student, or by court order. Information regarding past and present students in the district may be released to law enforcement officers subject to court order or by parental consent.

Such information includes but is not limited to:

1. student's name, address, telephone listing, and date and place of birth;

2. parent or lawful custodian's name, address, and telephone listing;

3. major field of study and grade level classification (example: elementary, 7th grade, sophomore);

4. student's participation in officially recognized activities and sports;

5. weight and height of members of athletic teams;

6. dates of attendance, dates of enrollment, withdrawal, re-entry;

7. diplomas, certificates, awards, and honors received;

8. most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student;

9. discipline records.

REFERENCE: 70 O.S. §10-103.2 34 CFR 99.1 2O USC 1232

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FMAC

CHEERLEADERS AND SPIRIT GROUPS

The Board of Education recognizes the importance of cheerleading and spirit group activities at sporting events. The board encourages students to participate in these activities.

Cheerleaders and spirit groups will be recognized by the general public as representatives of this school system. The board expects that students who are appointed to these positions will conduct themselves with dignity and decorum.

The selection and general activity of cheerleaders and spirit groups shall be governed by the respective group's constitution. Each member is expected to adhere and abide by the rules therein.

The cheerleaders and spirit groups will be available to support the athletic teams on an equitable basis. Teams supported will be scheduled in accordance with OSSAA regulations and in compliance with Title IX.

REFERENCE: Title IX, Education Amendment of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FMC

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The Board of Education believes that certain extracurricular and social activities can enhance the learning environment of our schools. The board of education shall annually notify parents or guardians of students about clubs and organizations sponsored by or under the direct control and supervision of the school district. The annual notification shall be placed in the student handbook and/or by posting information on the school district’s Internet website. The annual notification shall include, but is not limited to, the following information about each club or organization:

1. Name; 2. Mission or purpose; and 3. Name of the faculty advisor, if known.

Parents or guardians of students will notify the school administration that they are withholding permission for their child (ren) to join or participate in one or more clubs or organizations. Parents or guardians shall be responsible for preventing their child from participating in a club or organization in which permission is withheld. Parents or guardians are also responsible for retrieving their child (ren) from attendance at a club or organization in which participation is withheld.

If clubs or organizations are created or formed after the annual notification is distributed, the school district shall send additional notification to the parents or guardians containing the above-listed information regarding the additional clubs or organizations by way of a message added to the school district’s website.

REFERENCE: 70 O.S. § 24-105

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ORGANIZATION SPONSORS

It shall be the policy and practice of the Lawton Public Schools that no individuals, volunteer or employee, related within the second degree of consanguinity to any student shall serve as judges or as members of the selection committee for any activity in which the related student must try out in order to be part of the group. In addition, no individual having the aforementioned relationship with such a student will be involved in the selection of the judges, appointing members of a selection committee or in the process of counting any votes that may be cast for student activities that involve tryouts in order for the related student to obtain the right to participate or be a member in a group. In order to ensure the highest degree of integrity and fairness in the selection process, any staff members serving as sponsors or directors who are related within the second degree consanguinity to a student trying out for such a position shall recuse themselves from the selection process and be replaced in the selection process by the building principal or the principal’s designee. Upon completion of the selection process the individuals who had previously recused themselves shall resume all responsibilities of the sponsor or director of said activity.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FMCAA

GANG ACTIVITY

The Lawton Board of Education recognizes that the presence of the emerging gang-related incidents in our schools can create an atmosphere of intimidation and harm. The mere presence of such conditions can be disruptive and potentially dangerous. It is, therefore, the policy of the Lawton Board of Education that gangs and gang-related behavior or incidents are prohibited in the Lawton Public Schools.

Definitions and Descriptions of What is Prohibited:

1. Gangs-Any assembly of three or more individuals who gather together on a continuing basis whose purpose the district reasonably believes is to commit antisocial behavior or to violate school district policy.

2. Gang-Related Behavior or Incidents-Any behavior or event, including but not limited to the following items, which has the effect of disrupting school activities or which fosters, enhances or encourages gang activity in the Lawton Public Schools:

A. Possession, wearing, use, distribution or display of any sign, symbol, badge, color or other item that is evidence of affiliation with or membership in a gang. Students will not be permitted to wear pants below the waistline (sagging and dragging) or wear caps, bandannas, handkerchiefs, shoestrings or any other item associated with gang-related behavior. B. Participation in any act, either verbal or non-verbal, to include gestures, expressions, handshakes, etc. that may indicate an affiliation with or membership in a gang. C. Participation in any act that may further the interest in gang affiliation or gang membership. D. Participation in any act that may be evidence of intimidation, threats, “pay for protection” or any other behavior of potential violence. E. Participation in the writing, painting or inscribing of gang-related graffiti to include messages, symbols or signs on school premises. F. To assemble or congregate as a gang or members of a gang for any purpose.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FMEA

STUDENT DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLICATIONS AND CIRCULATION OF PETITIONS

It is the policy of the Board of Education that the circulation of petitions or distribution of other non-school-related publications by students shall be subjected to time, manner and place restrictions as follows:

1. No distribution or circulation shall be made to students while such students are attending a class, lab, assembly, and other curricular-related functions.

2. No student shall distribute or circulate materials while the student is in a class, lab, assembly or other curricular-related function.

3. No distribution or circulation shall be made in hallways during class changes.

4. No attempt shall be made to have a student sign a petition or receive a publication against the will of that student.

5. Religious or other materials which students would reasonably believe to be sponsored, endorsed or given official imprimatur by the school may not be distributed.

6. Distribution or circulation, which materially and substantially interferes with school operations, shall cease and any planned distribution or circulation may be prevented if there are reasonable grounds to fear such distribution of circulation will materially and substantially interfere with school operations.

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy FME, Student Publications Policy FME-RA, Student Publication, Regulations Appendix

Adoption Date: 7/17/00 Revision Date(s): Page 1 of 1

LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FMFD

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

In-District Athletic Eligibility for Grades 9 through 12

This policy establishes the athletic eligibility rules and procedures, including transfer between schools within the Lawton School District, to be followed for students in grades 6 through 12.

The district subscribes to and enforces all athletic eligibility rules and regulations of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) including residence and migration rules as they relate to athletics in the middle and senior high schools. These state rules and regulations are published in the OSSAA Annual Yearbook and are not repeated here.

Definition of Terms as Used in This Policy

Establishing Athletic Eligibility. A student shall be deemed athlethically eligible after attending all or part of fifteen separate days at that grade level at any school, or after articipating in an interscholastic contest, including an interschool scrimmage, while at that grade level.

Recruiting. Means offering any inducement, directly or indirectly, to a prospective athlete or his/her parents to enroll in a given school. An inducement may be actual or any other beneficial consideration. Charges of recruiting and other policy violations must be made in writing, with substantial documented proof, and be submitted to the sending and receiving principal and the District Athletic Director of the student allegedly being recruited. Proof of charges or policy violations will result in the student being ineligible for one calendar year. Hearsay evidence will not be accepted.

Bona Fide Move. The prior residence has been sold or leased at market value, or has been closed and emptied of personal property.

The prior residence is not being used by any family member.

All resident family members have moved out of the prior residence, and personal property associated with permanent, long-term occupancy is located in the new residence. Requires that parent(s) actually live and sleep in the house, move or purchase furniture for the house, receive their mail at that address, and plan to continue to live there.

All claims of a Bona Fide Move may be subject to an inspection (ie: contract, utility bills, site visits, etc.) Of the prior and present residence by the Lawton Public Schools Athletic Department.

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INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS (cont.)

Intradistrict Transfer. A request for a student to attend a Lawton Public Schools in an area outside of their residence attendance area. Per Board Policy FE-RI

Eligibility Rules

Transfer of Students in Grades 9 through 12

A student who has established athletic eligibility at any Lawton Public School high school and then excercises their right for an intradistrict transfer to another Lawton school is not athletically eligible for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the new school. Students who make a Bona Fide Move

A freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior student whose parents make a bona fide move from one attendance area to another may remain at the school he/she is attending and be eligible for attendance and athletic purposes until graduation. If the student remains at the school, parents must provide transportation.

A student who has established athletic eligibility at any Lawton Public School high school and then make a bona fide move to another Lawton school, will be immediately eligible.

Other District Eligibility Rules

All principals should withhold students from athletic contests or scrimmages until eligibility is not in question. Every effort should be made as soon as possible to determine eligibility so a student misses as few opportunities as possible. Athletes with questionable eligibility, may practice until eligibility is granted but may not participate in contests or scrimmages.

Grades, attendance, residence and all other local and OSSAA eligibility requirements should be verified before student’s name is placed on official OSSAA eligibility forms.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FMFP

ATHLETICS GATE PASSES

It is the policy of the Board of Education that passes for athletic events sponsored by the school system shall be issued to individuals according to the regulations established by the superintendent.

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ATHLETICS GATE PASSES

1. TICKETS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE AND CANNOT BE SOLD.

2. OSSAA rules and regulations will be followed for playoff events.

3. The performing units of each school (drill team, band, ROTC, cheerleaders) will be admitted when performing in uniform at home and intercity games only. Parking lot attendants will be limited to one (1) general admission ticket per game with a maximum of eleven (11) attendants per game.

4. Members of the Board of Education will receive reserved season tickets for themselves and their guests to all high school football games and passes to other athletic events.

5. The principal, assistant principals, and coaching staff of each high school may request and receive one (1) to four (4) reserved or general admission tickets to each game played by the school to which they are assigned. These tickets are to be used only for dignitaries, college coaches, or immediate family members (spouse, parents, or children) and will be accounted for on the ticket report used for each event.

6. All employees of each high school may request and receive passes for themselves to their school's home athletic events and to intracity events in which their school is participating. They may be subject to assignment at these athletic events as deemed necessary by the principal or his designee. If an employee is assigned to work at an event, his/her guest may receive one (1) general admission ticket for the event. Principals will furnish the athletic director a workers' roster of each event, to be turned in with the ticket report, to account for general admission tickets. Passes will be returned in May of each year and new ones will be issued each school year.

7. Unsold Tickets for Other Employees.

A. To the extent that general admission tickets for each regular season athletic event remain unsold, employees of the Lawton Public Schools may obtain one such ticket per athletic event. Family members or guests are not entitled to such tickets.

B. Employees will be admitted to such events only after presenting appropriate employee identification and signing an employee register at a designated ticket booth at the site of each event.

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C. The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association does not permit standby tickets to be given for playoff events.

8. Passes will also be issued to members of the working media.

9. Passes for high school feeder school events will be issued to junior high administrators. Administrators may also be asked to assist with the high school athletic program. Junior high coaches will be issued passes to sports they coach.

10. Passes will be issued to press box workers, sideline workers, and Cameron employees responsible for stadium facilities.

11. High school players will be admitted to all varsity games played at Cameron Stadium.

12. Administrative staff, identified supervisors, and scouts of out-of-town opponents will be admitted by pass or ticket at the gate.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNA

STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ASSEMBLY

The board of education recognizes the following:

Students have the right to assemble on school property, subject to the following conditions:

1. Prior approval must be obtained from the principal at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting. 2. The time and place of the meeting will be determined by the principal. 3. Such meetings will be scheduled before or after school to avoid disrupting the normal operation of the school.

Students will have the right to demonstrate peacefully, subject to the following conditions:

1. Demonstrations must be conducted off school property. 2. Demonstrations must be conducted before or after school to avoid interfering with the normal operation of the school. 3. Demonstrations must be conducted so as not to disrupt school academic or activity programs.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNC

STUDENT CONDUCT

The Board of Education believes that an important responsibility of any school system is to teach acceptable social conduct. We believe that such conduct may be taught by example and by providing appropriate incentives. Each teacher is responsible for student behavior in his/her classroom. The principal will assist with unusual cases of misconduct. The board therefore, directs the superintendent to establish a regulation, subject to board approval, of student conduct.

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy FO, Student Discipline

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNCC

HAZING

It is the policy of this school district that no student or employee of the district shall participate in or be members of any secret fraternity or secret organization that is in any degree related to the school or to a school activity. No student organization or any person associated with any organization sanctioned or authorized by the board of education shall engage or participate in hazing.

For the purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as an activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization sanctioned or authorized by the board of education.

“Endanger the physical health” shall include, but is not limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping; beating; branding; forced calisthenics; exposure to the elements; forced consumption of any food, alcoholic beverage, drug, or controlled dangerous substance; or other forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health or safety of the individual.

“Endanger the mental health” shall include any activity, except those activities authorized by law, which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as prolonged sleep deprivation, forced prolonged exclusion from social contact, forced conduct which could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual.

Any hazing activity upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with an organization sanctioned or authorized by the board of education is conditioned, directly or indirectly, shall be presumed to be a forced activity, even if the student willingly participates in such activity.

This policy is not intended to deprive school district authorities from taking necessary and appropriate disciplinary action toward any student or employee. Students or employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action which may include expulsion for students and employment termination for employees.

A copy of this policy will be furnished to each student and teacher in this school district.

REFERENCE: 21 O.S. §1190 CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy FB, Sexual Harassment Policy FMCAA, Gang Activity Policy FNCD, Harassment Policy FO, Student Discipline

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNCD

BULLYING

It is the policy of this school district that threatening behavior, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students by other students, personnel, or the public will not be tolerated. Students are expected to be civil, polite, and fully engaged in the learning process. Students who act inappropriately are not fully engaged in the learning process. This policy is in effect while the students are on school grounds, in school vehicles, at designated bus stops, at school-sponsored activities, or at school-sanctioned events, and while away from school grounds if the misconduct directly affects the good order, efficient management, and welfare of the school district. Threatening behavior, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students by electronic communication is prohibited whether or not such communication originated at school or with school equipment, if the communication is specifically directed at students or school personnel and concerns harassment, intimidation or bullying at school.

As used in the School Bullying Prevention Act, “bullying” means any pattern of harassment, intimidation, threatening behavior, physical acts, verbal or electronic communication directed toward a student or group of students that results in or is reasonably perceived as being done with the intent to cause negative educational or physical results for the targeted individual or group and is communicated in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student. Such behavior is specifically prohibited.

In administering discipline, consideration will be given to alternative methods of punishment to insure that the most effective discipline is administered in each case. In all disciplinary action, teachers and administrators will be mindful of the fact that they are dealing with individual personalities. The faculty may consider consultation with parents to determine the most effective disciplinary measure.

In considering alternatives of corrective action, the faculty/administration of the school district will consider those listed below. However, the school is not limited to these alternative methods, nor does this list reflect an order or sequence of events to follow in disciplinary actions. The board of education will rely upon the judgment and direction of the administrator to determine the appropriate remedial or corrective action in each instance:

1. Conference with student

2. Conference with parents

3. In-school suspension

4. Detention

5. Referral to counselor

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BULLYING (cont’d)

5. Behavioral contract

6. Changing student’s seat or class assignment

7. Requiring a student to make financial restitution for damaged property

8. Requiring a student to clean or straighten items or facilities damaged by the student’s behavior

9. Restriction of privileges

10. Involvement of local authorities

11. Referring student to appropriate social agency

12. Suspension

13. Other appropriate disciplinary action as required and as indicated by the circumstances which may include, but is not limited to, removal from eligibility to participate or attend extracurricular activities as well as removal from the privilege of attending or participating in the graduation ceremony, school dances, prom, prom activities, and/or class trips.

Harassment set forth above may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Verbal, physical, or written harassment or abuse;

2. Repeated remarks of a demeaning nature;

3. Implied or explicit threats concerning one’s grades, achievements, etc.;

4. Demeaning, jokes, stories, or activities directed at the student;

5. Unwelcome physical contact.

The superintendent shall develop procedures providing for:

1. Prompt investigation of allegations of harassment;

2. The expeditious correction of the conditions causing such harassment;

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BULLYING (cont’d)

3. Establishment of adequate measures to provide confidentiality in the complaint process;

4. Initiation of appropriate corrective actions;

5. Identification and enactment of methods to prevent reoccurrence of the harassment;

6. A process where the provisions of this policy are disseminated in writing annually to all staff and students;

A copy of this policy will be furnished to each student and teacher in this school district.

REFERENCE: 21 O.S. §850.0 70 O.S. §24-100.2

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy FB, Sexual Harassment of Students Policy FBA, Grievance Procedure, Sex Discrimination/Harassment Policy FBB, Student Complaints and Grievances Policy FNCC, Hazing

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNCD-P

BULLYING (INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES)

The following procedures will be used by any person for the filing, processing, and resolution of a reported incident of harassment, intimidation, bullying, or threatening behavior. The procedures are to be followed by the administration of the school district in an effort to determine the severity of the incident and the potential to result in future violence.

Definitions

1. “Bullying” means any pattern of harassment, intimidation, threatening behavior, physical acts, verbal or directed toward a student or group of students that results or is reasonably perceived as being done with the intent to cause negative educational or physical results for the targeted individual or group and is communicated in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student.

“Electronic communication” means the communication of any written, verbal, pictorial information or video content by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, a cellular telephone or other wireless communication device, or a computer.

“Threatening behavior” means any pattern of behavior or isolated action, whether or not it is directed at another person, that a reasonable person would believe indicates potential for future harm to students, school personnel, or school property.

Procedures

The procedure for investigating reported incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying or threatening behavior, is as follows:

1. The matter should immediately be reported to the building principal. If the bullying involved an electronic communication, a printed copy of the communication as well as any identifying information such as email address or web address shall be provided to the building principal. As much detailed information as possible should be provided to the building principal in written form to allow for a thorough investigation of the matter.

2. Upon receipt of a written report, the building principal shall contact the superintendent or the designee and begin an investigation to determine the severity of the incident and the potential for future violence.

3. If, during the course of the investigation, it appears that a crime may have been committed the building principal and/or superintendent shall notify local law enforcement and request hat the alleged victim also contact law enforcement to report the matter for potential criminal investigation.

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BULLYING (INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES) (cont’d)

4. If it is determined that the school district’s discipline code has been violated, the building principal shall follow district policies regarding the discipline of the student. The building principal; shall make a determination as to whether the conduct is actually occurring. If it is determined that an act of bullying has occurred, a referral will be made to a delinquency prevention and diversion program administered by the Office of Juvenile Affairs. 5. Upon completion of the investigation, the principal or superintendent or the designee may recommend that available community mental health care substance abuse or other counseling options be provided to the student, if appropriate. This may include information about the types of support services available to the student bully, victim, and any other students affected by the prohibited behavior. If such a recommendation is made, the administration shall request disclosure of any information that indicates an explicit threat to the safety of students or school personnel provided the disclosure of information does not violate the provisions or requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Section 2503 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1376 of Title 59 of Oklahoma Statutes, or any other state or federal laws relating to the disclosure of confidential information.

6. Upon completion of an investigation, timely notification shall be provided to the parents or guardians of a victim of documented and verified bullying. This information should be provided within 3 days of the conclusion of the investigation.

7. Upon completion of an investigation, timely notification shall be provided to the perpetrator of the documented and verified bullying. This information should be provided within 3 days of the conclusion of the investigation.

Reports may be made anonymously for enforcing this policy. However, no formal disciplinary action shall be taken solely on the basis of an anonymous report. Reports shall be made immediately to the building principal by any school employee that has reliable information that would lead a reasonable person to suspect that a person is a target of bullying.

The superintendent shall be responsible for enforcing this policy. The building principal should notify the superintendent within twenty-four (24) hours of any report of bullying. Upon completion of an investigation, the building principal should notify the superintendent of the findings of the investigation. Documentation should also be provided to the superintendentto establish that timely notification was provided to the parents of the victim and the parents of the perpetrator.

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PROHIBITING BULLYING (REGULATION)

Statement of Legislative Mandate and Purpose

This regulation is a result of the legislative mandate and public policy embodied in the School Bullying Protection Act, 70 O.S. §24-100.2. The Oklahoma Legislature requires school districts to adopt a policy to prevent harassment, intimidation, and bullying in an effort to “create an environment free of unnecessary disruption” and also requires school districts to actively pursue programs for education regarding bullying behaviors.

The Lawton Public Schools’ student conduct code prohibits harassment, intimidation, and bullying. This regulation further explains the negative effects of that behavior and seeks to promote strategies for prevention.

Statement of Board Purpose in Adopting Policy

The board of education recognizes that intimidation, harassment, and bullying of students causes serious educational and personal problems, both for the student-victim and the initiator of the intimidation, harassment, and bullying. The board observes that this conduct:

1. Has been shown by national and state studies to have a substantial adverse effect upon school district operations, the safety of students and faculty, and the educational system at large.

2. Substantially disrupts school operations by interfering with the district’s mission to instruct students in an atmosphere free from fear, disrupts school efforts to encourage students to remain in school until graduation, and disrupts the district’s efforts to prepare students for productive lives in the community as they become adults.

3. Substantially disrupts healthy student behavior and thereby academic achievement. Research indicates that healthy student behavior results in increased student academic achievement. Improvement in student behavior through the prevention or minimization of intimidation, harassment, and bullying towards student-victims simultaneously supports the district’s primary and substantial interest in operating schools that foster and promote academic achievement.

4. Substantially interferes with school compliance with federal law that seeks to maximize the mainstreaming of students with disabilities and hinders compliance with Individual Educational Programs containing objectives to increase the socialization of students with disabilities. Targets of bullying are often students with known physical or mental disabilities who, as a result, are perceived by bullies as easy targets for bullying actions.

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PROHIBITING BULLYING, REGULATION (cont’d)

5. Substantially interferes with the district’s mission to advance the social skills and social and emotional well-being of students. Targets of intimidation, harassment, and bullying are often “passive-target” students who already are lacking in social skills because they tend to be extremely sensitive, shy, display insecurity, anxiety and/or distress; may have experienced a traumatic event; may try to use gifts, toys, money, or class assignments or performance bribes to protect themselves from intimidation, harassment, or bullying; are often small for their age and feel vulnerable to bullying acts; and/or may resort to carrying weapons to school for self-protection. Passive-target victims who have been harassed and demeaned by the behavior of bullies often respond by striving to obtain power over others by becoming bullies themselves, and are specifically prone to develop into students who eventually inflict serious physical harm on other students, or, in an effort to gain power over their life or situation, commit suicide.

6. Substantially disrupts school operations by increasing violent acts committed against fellow students. Violence, in this context, is frequently accompanied by criminal acts.

7. Substantially disrupts school operations by interfering with the reasonable expectations of other students that they can feel secure at school and not be subjected to frightening acts or be the victim of mistreatment resulting from bullying behavior.

Bullying, harassing, and intimidating behavior often involves expressive gestures, speech, physical acts that are sexually suggestive, lewd, vulgar, profane, or offensive to the education or social mission of this school district, and at times involves the commission of criminal acts. This behavior interferes with the curriculum by disrupting the presentation of instruction and also disrupts and interferes with the student-victim’s or bystander’s ability to concentrate, retain instruction, and study or to operate free from the effects of intimidation, harassment, and bullying. This results in a reluctance or resistance to attend school.

Definition of Terms

1. Statutory definition of harassment, intimidation, and bullying:

70 O.S. §24-100.3(c) of the School Bullying Protection Act defines the terms “harass, intimidate, or bully,” as including, but not limited to, any gesture, written or verbal expression, or physical act that a reasonable person should recognize will:

A. Harm another student;

B. Damage another student’s property;

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PROHIBITING BULLYING, REGULATION (cont’d)

C. Place another student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or damage to the student’s property; or

D. Insult or demean any student or group of students in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student.

2. The “Reasonable Person” Standard

In determining what a “reasonable person” should recognize as an act placing a student in “reasonable” fear of harm, staff will determine “reasonableness” not only from the point of view of a mature adult, but also from the point of view of an immature child of the age of the intended victim along with, but not limited to, consideration of special emotional, physical, or mental needs of the particular child; personality or physical characteristics, or history that might cause the child to be particularly sensitive to efforts by a bully to humiliate, embarrass, or lower the self esteem of the victim; and the discipline history, personality of, and physical characteristics of the individual alleged to have engaged in the prohibited behavior.

3. General Display of Bullying Acts

Bullying, for purposes of this section of the regulation, includes harassment and intimidation, and vice versa. According to experts in the field, bullying in general is the exploitation of a less powerful person by an individual taking unfair advantage of that person, which is repeated over time, and which inflicts a negative effect on the victim. The seriousness of a bullying act depends on the harm inflicted upon the victim and the frequency of the offensive acts. Power may be, but is not limited to, physical strength, social skill, verbal ability, or other characteristics. Bullying acts by students have been described in several different categories.

A. Physical Bullying includes harm or threatened harm to another’s body or property, including, but not limited to, what would reasonably be foreseen as a serious expression of intent to inflict physical harm or property damage through verbal or written speech or gestures directed at the student-victim, when considering the factual circumstances in which the threat was made and the reaction of the intended victim. Common acts include tripping, hitting, pushing, pinching, pulling hair, kicking, biting, starting fights, daring others to fight, stealing or destroying property, extortion, assaults with a weapon, other violent acts, and homicide.

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B. Emotional Bullying includes the intentional infliction of harm to another’s self-esteem, including, but not limited to, insulting or profane remarks, insulting or profane gestures, or harassing and frightening statement, when such events are considered in light of the surrounding facts, the history of the students involved, and age, maturity, and special characteristics of the students.

C. Social Bullying includes harm to another’s group acceptance, including, but not limited to, harm resulting from intentionally gossiping about another student or intentionally spreading negative rumors about another student that results in the victim being excluded from a school activity or student group; the intentional planning and/or implementation of acts or statements that inflict public humiliation upon a student; the intentional undermining of current relationships of the victim-student through the spreading of untrue gossip or rumors designed to humiliate or embarrass the student; the use of gossip, rumors, or humiliating acts designed to deprive the student of awards, recognition, or involvement in school activities; the false or malicious spreading of an untrue statement or statements about another student that exposes the victim to contempt or ridicule or deprives the victim of the confidence and respect of student peers; or the making of false statements to others that the student has committed a crime, or has an infectious, contagious, or loathsome disease, or similar egregious representations.

D. Sexual Bullying includes harm to another resulting from, but not limited to, making unwelcome sexual comments about the student; making vulgar, profane, or lewd comments or drawings or graffiti about the victim; directing vulgar, profane, or lewd gestures toward the victim; committing physical acts of a sexual nature at school, including the fondling or touching of private parts of the victim’s body; participation in the gossiping or spreading of false rumors about the student’s sexual life; written or verbal statements directed at the victim that would reasonably be interpreted as a serious threat to force the victim to commit sexual acts or to sexually assault the victim when considering the factual circumstances in which the threat was made and the reaction of the intended victim; off-campus dating violence by a student that adversely affects the victim’s school performance or behavior, attendance, participation in school functions or extracurricular activities, or makes the victim fearful at school of the assaulting bully; or the commission of sexual assault, rape, or homicide. Such conduct may also constitute sexual harassment – also prohibited by Lawton Public Schools.

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Procedures Applicable to the Understanding of and Prevention of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying of Students

1. Student and Staff Education and Training

All staff will be provided with a copy of the district’s policy on prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students. All students will be provided a summary of the policy and notice that a copy of the entire policy is available on request. Lawton Public Schools is committed to providing appropriate and relevant training to staff regarding identification of behavior constituting harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students and the prevention and management of such conduct.

Students, like staff members, shall participate in an annual education program that sets out expectations for student behavior and emphasizes an understanding of harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, the district’s prohibition of such conduct, and the reasons why the conduct is destructive, unacceptable, and will lead to discipline. Students shall also be informed of the consequences of bullying conduct toward their peers.

2. Lawton Public Schools’ Safe School Committee

The safe school committee has the responsibility of studying and making recommendations regarding unsafe conditions, strategies for students to avoid harm at school, student victimization, crime prevention, school violence, and other issues that interfere with an adversely affect the maintenance of safe schools.

With respect to student harassment, intimidation, and bullying, the safe school committee shall consider and make recommendations regarding professional staff development needs of faculty and other staff related to methods to decrease student harassment, intimidation, and bullying and understanding and identifying bullying behaviors. In addition, the committee shall make recommendations regarding: identification of methods to encourage the involvement of the community and students in addressing conduct involving bullying; methods to enhance relationships between students and school staff in order to strengthen communication; and fashioning of problem-solving teams that include counselors and/or school psychologists.

In accomplishing its objectives, the committee shall review traditional and accepted harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention programs utilized by other states, state agencies, or school districts. (See also policy BDFC.)

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Student Reporting

Students are encouraged to inform school personnel if they are the victim of or a witness to acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Staff Reporting

An important duty of the staff is to report acts or behavior that the employee witnesses that appears to constitute harassing, intimidating, or bullying. Employees, whether certified or noncertified, shall encourage students who tell them about acts that may constitute intimidation, harassment, or bullying to complete a report form. For young students, staff members given that information will need to provide direct assistance to the student.

Staff members who witness such events are to complete reports and to submit them to the employee designated by the assistant superintendent to receive them. Staff members who hear of incidents that may, in the staff member’s judgment, constitute harassment, intimidation, or bullying, are to report all relevant information to the assistant superintendent or his/her designee.

Parental Responsibilities

Parents/guardians will be informed in writing of the district’s program to stop intimidation, harassment, and bullying. An administrative response to a reported act of intimidation, harassment, or bullying may involve certain actions to be taken by parents. Parents will be informed of the program and the means for students to report bullying acts toward them or other students. They will also be told that to help prevent bullying at school they should encourage their children to:

1. Report bullying when it occurs; 2. Take advantage of opportunities to talk to their children about bullying; 3. Inform the school immediately if they think their child is being bullied or is bullying other students; 4. Watch for symptoms that their child may be a victim of bullying and report those symptoms; and 5. Cooperate fully with school personnel in identifying and resolving incidents.

Discipline of Students

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personalities. The faculty may consider consultation with parents to determine the most effective disciplinary measure.

In considering alternatives of corrective actions, the faculty/administration of the school district will consider those listed below. However, the school is not limited to these alternative methods, nor does this list reflect an order or sequence of events to follow in disciplinary actions. The board of education will rely upon the judgment and discretion of the administrator to determine the appropriate remedial or corrective action in each instance.

1. Conference with student 2. Conference with parents 3. In-school suspension 4. Detention 5. Referral to counselor 6. Behavioral contract 7. Changing student's seat assignment or class assignment 8. Requiring a student to make financial restitution for damaged property 9. Requiring a student to clean or straighten items or facilities damaged by the student's behavior 10. Restriction of privileges 11. Involvement of local authorities 12. Referring student to appropriate social agency 13. Suspension 14. Other appropriate disciplinary action as required and as indicated by the circumstances which may include, but is not limited to, removal from eligibility to participate or attend extracurricular activities as well as removal from the privilege of attending or participating in the graduation ceremony, school dances, prom, prom activities, and/or class trips.

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REPORTING STUDENTS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF OR POSSESSING INTOXICATING BEVERAGES, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OR CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES

It will be the policy of the Board of Education that any teacher who has reasonable cause to suspect that a student may be under the influence of or have in his/her possession:

1. Nonnarcotic intoxicants beverages,

2. Alcoholic beverages,

3. Controlled dangerous substances, as the above are now defined by state law or as such definitions are hereafter modified, shall immediately notify the principal or principal's representative of such suspicions. The principal or principal's representative will immediately notify the superintendent of schools and the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the student regarding this matter.

Any suspension and/or search of said student shall be subject to any applicable school policy, state law or student handbook regulation.

Every administrator, teacher, or counselor employed by the Board of Education, who has reasonable cause to suspect that a student under the influence of or has in his or her possession nonintoxicating beverages, alcoholic beverages, or a controlled dangerous substance and who reports such information to the appropriate school official, shall be immune from all civil liability.

This policy shall be distributed to each classroom teacher. Receipt shall be acknowledged in a form to be determined by the superintendent.

Note: A copy of this policy must be filed with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in accordance with 70 0.S. §24-138. While the cited statute requires only that school districts develop a written policy requiriing only teachers report students under the influence of certain substances, the State Department of Educaiton has interpreted the civil libiality exemption statute (70 O. S. §24-132) as requiring school administrators, teachers, or counselors to make such reports. Therefore, a school district’s policy may be written to require reporting by administrators, teachers, and counselors. REFERENCE: 70 0.S. §24-138 63 O.S §2-101, et seq. 70 O.S. §24-102 37 O.S. §163.2

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DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG OFFENSES

Student distribution, use or possession, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, unlawful drugs, controlled substances, hallucinogens, inhalants or items that are purported to be unlawful drugs or controlled substances are those defined as illegal under laws of the United States, State of Oklahoma, and the City of Lawton. Illegal conduct, such as possession, possession with intent to distribute, distribution, and possession of drug paraphernalia, will be reported to the police. When any of the conduct described in Board Policy FNCE-R occurs during school time, on school premises, or during school-sponsored activities, district action will be independent of police or court action and could result in suspension, long-term suspension, denial of privilege to drive any vehicle on school premises or recommendations for outside treatment.

School personnel will immediately notify the appropriate administrator when they reasonably believe a student to be under the influence or in possession of alcohol, unlawful drugs, controlled substances, hallucinogens, inhalants, or drug paraphernalia. Thereupon, the administrator will contact the parents or legal guardian. Circumstances may require the assistance of law enforcement agencies.

The following disciplinary action will apply except in exceptional circumstances:

Use, Possession, Under the Influence, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Students who use, possess, or are under the influence of alcohol, unlawful drugs, controlled substances, hallucinogens, and inhalants or possess drug paraphernalia during school time, on school premises, or during school-sponsored activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary actions.

A. First Offense

The appropriate administrator will notify the parents/guardians and request an immediate conference. Law enforcement officials will be notified if student is in possession of alcohol, illegal substances and/or drug paraphernalia. The administrator may recommend or permit the student to receive urinalysis or blood testing, at student's expense, and provide the results to the school prior to disciplinary actions being imposed. The administrator will not be bound by the results of the urinalysis or blood tests. The student will receive one of the following disciplinary options:

The student will be assigned to the B.R.I.D.G.E. Academy for a minimum of 30 days. A portion of the suspension may be modified if the student furnishes proof of completing an assessment at a licensed treatment agency.

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B. Second Offense

1. The appropriate administrator will notify parents/guardians and request an immediate conference. Law enforcement officials will be notified if student is in possession of alcohol, illegal substances, and/or drug paraphernalia.

2. The student will be long-term suspended for a minimum of the remaining semester and up to the next full semester. At the long-term suspension hearing, if student and parent/guardian agree to seek and complete professional treatment at a licensed treatment agency, a second formal hearing will be held to consider the disposition of the student's long-term suspension if student and parent/guardian furnish proof of completing treatment at a licensed treatment agency.

3. During any period of long-term suspension, the student will forfeit the privilege of participating in or attending any and all extracurricular activities.

C. Third and Subsequent Offenses

1. The student will be long-term suspended for the remainder of the current semester and next full semester. The student and parents/legal guardians will be recommended to seek an assessment and/or treatment at a licensed treatment agency.

2. During any period of long-term suspension, the student will forfeit the privilege of participating in or attending any and all extracurricular activities.

Distribution

Students who distribute and/or sell alcoholic beverages, unlawful drugs, controlled substances, hallucinogens, inhalants or items that purpose to be any of the foregoing to other students or persons during school time, on school premises, on school buses, or during school sponsored activities are subject to long- term suspension and will be referred to law enforcement authorities.

First and Subsequent Offenses

1. The appropriate administrator will notify the parents/guardians and request an immediate conference. Law enforcement officials will be notified immediately.

2. The student will be long-term suspended for the remainder of the current semester and up to the next full semester. The student and parents/legal guardians will be recommended to seek an assessment and/or treatment at a licensed treatment agency.

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DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG OFFENSES (cont.)

Any student suspended or long-term suspended under the provisions of Board Policy FNCE-R may be prohibited from driving a vehicle on school property for any reason for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date the student returns to school from the suspension or expulsion.

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DRUG FREE SCHOOLS

All students have a right to attend school in an environment conducive to learning. Since alcohol and other drug use is illegal and interferes with both effective learning and the healthy development of young people, the Lawton Public Schools has a fundamental legal, ethical obligation to prevent drug use and to maintain a drug-free educational environment.

Because of the extensive use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs and their continuous promotion in our society, the Lawton Public Schools provides drug and character education units which are integrated within the standard curriculum at all grade levels. These units are necessary to prepare students for decision-making against drug and alcohol use.

Drug use, possession (including paraphernalia), and sale on school grounds and at school functions will not be tolerated. Specific infractions and appropriate disciplinary actions are listed in the LPS Student Code and Administrative Handbook. Some possible actions include parental contact, suspension, expulsion, and assignment to the B.R.I.D.G.E. Academy.

Every student of the Lawton Public Schools will receive a copy of the Drug-Free Schools Policy and the Student Code. Continual education will be provided by parent seminars, teacher in- service training, and student instruction. It is indeed our goal to achieve a drug-free educational environment.

Selling, possessing, or using (or having used before arriving at school or a school activity) a narcotic or dangerous drug, including, but not limited to marijuana, LSD, heroin, and barbiturates; or non-narcotic intoxicants such as unprescribed cough medicine, glue, gasoline, beer (including 3.2 beer), or any form of intoxicating liquor or alcohol. The possession of drug paraphernalia.

Violation of Policy:

Students who violate this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action as provided in the Student Code or may be subject to the filing of criminal charges depending upon the severity of the infraction.

Students who violate this section of the Student Code may be provided the opportunity to correct unacceptable behavior while remaining enrolled in school. If behavior is not corrected, students may be suspended or long term suspended and not permitted to return unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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These acts of unacceptable behavior will not be permitted while students are on or near school premises, riding school buses, attending any school-sponsored activity, in transit to and from school, or attending the Great Plains Area Vocational-Technical School.

The standards of conduct and the disciplinary sanctions imposed by this policy will be part of the required notification to parents and students which will include the following:

"The Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments, P.L. 101-226 requires that State, as well as local educational agencies, must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees." (Federal Regulations can be examined through the school office.)

Parent/Guardian signature certifies receipt of a Student Handbook of Guidelines and Policies for Students and Parents which includes district policy relating to adoption and implementation of a drug prevention program for students.

REFERENCE: Public Law 101-226 70 O.S. §1210.221, et seq.

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy DCC, Drug-Free Workplace Policy DCCA, Use of Illegal Chemical Substances by Employees Policy FFB, Teaching about Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Policy FFBA, Drug and Alcohol Use by Students Policy FNCE, Reporting Students Under the Influence

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DRUG, MOOD OR PHYSICAL ALTERING SUBSTANCES

Use, Possession, Distribution, Sale of Drugs/Alcohol

The purpose of this policy is to provide a clear and concise message to students, parents, and the school population as a whole, that the use, possession, distribution, sale or being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or look-alike drugs will not be tolerated in school buildings, on school property, at school-sponsored events, and on school buses.

Definitions

Alcohol-Drug-Mood-altering Substances - shall include any alcohol or malt beverage, any and all drugs listed under state statute as a controlled substance, a chemical, abused substance or medication for which a prescription is required under the law, and/or any substance which is intended to alter mood. Examples of the above include, but are not limited to, beer, wine, liquor, wine coolers, marijuana, cocaine, crack, amphetamines, crank, hashish, PCP, LSD, chemical solvents, glue, look-alike drugs, and any capsules or pills not registered with school personnel and given in accordance with the school district’s policy for the administration of medication to students in school.

Drug Paraphenalia - includes any utensil or item which in the school's judgment can be associated with the use of drugs, alcohol, or mood-altering substances. Examples include but are not limited to roach clips, pipes, bowls, and rolling papers, etc.

Distribution - deliver, sell, pass, share, or give any alcohol, drug, or mood-altering substances, as defined by this policy, from one person to another, or to aide herein.

Possession - possess or hold without any attempt to distribute any alcohol, drug, or mood- altering substance determined to be illegal or as defined by this policy. School and law enforcement officials will determine if the amount warrants the charge of possession with intent to distribute.

Medical Emergency - a student demonstrates symptoms of possible alcohol-drug overdose which may include incoherence, inability to respond, vomiting, unconsciousness, seizures, etc.

Days - will refer specifically to school days.

School Premises - shall include not only actual buildings, facilities, and grounds on the school campus, but shall also include school buses, school bus stops, school parking areas, and any off- campus facility that is being used for a school function. School property additionally includes student travel to and from school or school activities.

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Extracurricular Activity - shall include any school-sponsored activity such as sports, band, cheer leading, trips, school clubs, and social activities regardless of the time frame of the activity.

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TOBACCO USE

The Board of Education recognizes that tobacco smoking has been shown to be linked to illnesses and disability and that federal law prohibits smoking in any indoor facility used to provide educational services to children.

No tobacco or electronic cigarettes shall be used or possessed by any student on school premises. All district buildings are designated as nonsmoking or non-tobacco use facilities.

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) means any oral device that provides a vapor of liquid nicotine, lobelia, and/or other substance, and the use or inhalation of which simulates smoking. The term shall include but not limited to any such devices, whether they are manufactured, distributed, marketed or sold as e-cigarette, e-cigars, e-pipes, vapor pipes or any other product name or descriptor.

The tobacco use/possession warning shall be given to all students at the start-of-year class orientation meetings, at the time enrollment for new students throughout the school year, and via the PA system periodically during the school year.

When the PA system and/or start-of-year orientation announcements are used, students must be informed that the announcement regarding tobacco use/possession is to serve as their first warning and that any violation will cause a penalty. New enrollees must be given the same warning.

Offense Penalty

1st In-School Suspension 2nd Three (3) day suspension 3rd Student is now subject to long term suspension for the remainder of the semester or remainder of the school year.

REFERENCE: 63 O.S. §1-1522, et seq. 20 U.S.C. §6083 CROSS REFERENCE: Policy FO, Student Discipline Policy FOD, Student Suspension

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LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT DRUG TESTING POLICY

The Lawton Public Schools, in an effort to protect the health and safety of its co-curricular and extracurricular activities students from illegal and/or performance-enhancing drug use and abuse, thereby setting an example for all other students in Lawton Public Schools, proposes to adopt the following policy for drug testing of students participating in any extracurricular activities governed by the rules and regulations of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association (OSSAA).

PURPOSE AND INTENT

Although the coaches, sponsors, administration, and staff desire that every student in Lawton Public Schools refrain from using or possessing illegal drugs, school officials realize that their power to restrict the possession or use of illegal and performance-enhancing drugs is limited. Therefore, this policy governs only performance-enhancing and illegal drug use by students participating in extracurricular activities. The sanctions imposed for violations of this policy will be limitations solely upon limiting the opportunity of any student determined to be in violation of this policy to a student's privilege to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities. No suspensions from school or academic sanctions will be imposed for violations of this policy. This policy supplements and complements all other policies, rules, and regulations of Lawton Public Schools regarding possession or use of illegal drugs.

Participation in school-sponsored extracurricular activities in Lawton Public Schools is a privilege. Students who participate in these activities are respected by the student body and are representing the school district and the community. Accordingly, students in extracurricular activities carry a responsibility to themselves, their fellow students, their parents and their school to set the highest possible examples of conduct, sportsmanship, and training, which includes avoiding the use or possession of illegal drugs.

The purposes of this policy are five-fold:

1. To educate students of the serious physical, mental and emotional harm caused by illegal drug use.

2. To alert students with possible substance abuse problems to the potential harms that drug use poses for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being and offer them the privilege of competition as an incentive to stop using such substances.

3. Ensure that students adhere to a training program that bars the intake of illegal and performance-enhancing drugs.

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4. To prevent injury, illness, and harm for students that may arise as a result from illegal and performance-enhancing drug use.

5. To offer students practices, competition and school extracurricular activities free of the effects of illegal and performance-enhancing drug use.

Illegal and performance-enhancing drug use of any kind is incompatible with the physical, mental, and emotional demands placed upon participants in extracurricular activities and upon the positive image these students project to other students and to the community on behalf of Lawton Public Schools. For the safety, health and well-being of students in extracurricular activities in Lawton Public Schools has adopted this policy for use by all participants in -extracurricular activities in grades 9-12. The administration may adopt regulations to implement this policy.

I. Definitions “Extracurricular Activity Student” means a member of any Lawton Public School sponsored organization connected to the school but are not a part of the course of study such as athletics.

“Drug use test” means a scientifically substantiated method to test for the presence of illegal or performance-enhancing drugs or the metabolites thereof in a person's urine.

“Random Selection Basis” means a mechanism for selecting extracurricular students for drug testing that: A. results in an equal probability that any extracurricular student from a group of extracurricular students subject to the selection mechanism will be selected, and B. does not give the School District discretion to waive the selection of any extracurricular student selected under the mechanism.

“Illegal drugs” means any substance which an individual may not sell, possess, use, distribute or purchase under either Federal or Oklahoma law. “Illegal drugs” includes, but is not limited to, all scheduled drugs as defined by the Oklahoma Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act, all prescription drugs obtained without authorization, and all prescribed and over-the-counter drugs being used for an abusive purpose. “Illegal drugs” shall also include alcohol.

“Performance-enhancing drugs” include anabolic steroids and any other natural or synthetic substance used to increase muscle mass, strength, endurance, speed or other extracurricular ability. The term “Performance-enhancing drugs” does not include dietary or nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals and proteins which can be lawfully purchased in over- the-counter transactions.

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STUDENT DRUG TESTING POLICY (cont.)

“Positive” when referring to a drug use test administered under this policy means a toxicological test result which is considered to demonstrate the presence of an illegal or a performance- enhancing drug or the metabolites thereof using the standards customarily established by the testing laboratory administering the drug use test.

“Reasonable suspicion” means a suspicion of illegal or performance-enhancing drug use based on specific observations made by coaches/administrators/sponsors of the appearance, speech, or behavior of an extracurricular student; the reasonable inferences that are drawn from those observations; and/or information of illegal or performance-enhancing drug use by an extracurricular student supplied to school officials by other students, staff members, or patrons.

II. Procedures Students participating in extracurricular activitiesshall be provided with a copy of the “Student Drug Testing Consent Form” which shall be read, signed and dated by the student, parent or custodial guardian and coach/sponsor before such student shall be eligible to practice or participate in any extracurricular activities. The consent requires the activity student to provide a urine sample: (a) when the extracurricular student is selected by the random selection basis to provide a urine sample; and (b) at any time when there is reasonable suspicion to test for illegal or performance-enhancing drugs. No student shall be allowed to practice or participate in any extracurricular activity involving competition unless the student has returned the properly signed “Student Drug Testing Consent Form”.

Prior to the commencement of drug testing each year an orientation session will be held with each co-curricular and extracurricular student to educate them of the sample collection process, privacy arrangements, drug testing procedures and other areas which may help to reassure the extracurricular student and help avoid embarrassment or uncomfortable feelings about the drug testing process.

Each extracurricular student shall receive a copy of the Student Drug Testing Policy. The head coach or sponsor shall be responsible for explaining the policy to all prospective students, and for preparing an educational presentation to acquaint the student with the harmful consequences of drug and alcohol use and abuse.

Drug use testing for extracurricular students will be chosen on a random selection basis monthly from a list of all students who are involved in off-season or in-season activities.

The district will determine a monthly number of student names to be drawn at random to provide a urine sample for drug use testing for illegal drugs or performance-enhancing drugs. The number will be equal to or at least 5% of the total population but not less than 20 students involved in school sponsored activities as of the first school day of the month.

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STUDENT DRUG TESTING POLICY (cont.)

In addition to the drug tests required above, any extracurricular student may be required at any time to submit to a test for illegal or performance-enhancing drugs, or the metabolites thereof when an administrator, coach, or sponsor has reasonable suspicion of illegal or performance- enhancing drug use by that particular student.

Any drug use test will be administered by or at the direction of a professional laboratory chosen by Lawton Public Schools. The professional laboratory shall be required to use scientifically validated toxicological testing methods, have detailed written specifications to assure chain of custody of the specimens, and proper laboratory control and scientific testing.

All aspects of the drug use testing program, including the taking of specimens, will be conducted so as to safeguard the personal and privacy rights of the student to the maximum degree possible. The test specimen shall be obtained in a manner designed to minimize intrusiveness of the procedure. In particular, the specimen must be collected in a restroom or other private facility behind a closed stall. The principal/extracurricular director shall designate a coach, sponsor, or school employee of the same sex as the student to accompany the student to a restroom or other private facility behind a closed stall. The monitor shall not observe the student while the specimen is being produced, but the monitor shall be present outside the stall to listen for the normal sounds of urination in order to guard against tampered specimens and to insure an accurate chain of custody. The monitor shall verify the normal warmth and appearance of the specimen. If at any time during the testing procedure the monitor has reason to believe or suspect that a student is tampering with the specimen, the monitor may stop the procedure and inform the principal/extracurricular director who will then determine if a new sample should be obtained. The monitor shall give each student a form on which the student may list any medications legally prescribed for the student he or she has taken in the preceding thirty (30) days. The parent or legal guardian shall be able to confirm the medication list submitted by their child during the twenty- four (24) hours following any drug test. The medication list shall be submitted to the lab in a sealed and confidential envelope and shall not be viewed by district employees.

An initial positive test result will be subject to confirmation by a second and different test of the same specimen. The second test will use the gas chromatography/mass spectrometry technique.

A specimen shall not be reported positive unless the second test utilizing the gas chromatography/mass spectrometry procedure is positive for the presence of an illegal drug or the metabolites thereof. The unused portion of a specimen that tested positive shall be preserved by the laboratory for a period of six (6) months or the end of the school year, whichever is shorter. Student records will be retained until the end of the school year.

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III. Confidentiality The laboratory will notify the principal/activities director or designee of any positive test. To keep the positive test results confidential, the principal/activities director or designee will only notify the student, the head coach/sponsor, and the parent or custodial guardian of the student of the results. The principal/activities director or designee will schedule a conference with the student and parent or guardian and explain the student's opportunity to submit additional information to the principal/extracurricular director or to the lab. The Lawton Public Schools Extracurricular Program will rely on the opinion of the laboratory which performed the test in determining whether the positive test result was produced by something other than consumption of an illegal or performance-enhancing drug.

Test results will be kept in files separate from the student's other educational records, shall be disclosed only to those school personnel who have a need to know, and will not be turned over to any law enforcement authorities.

IV. Appeal An extracurricular student who has been determined by the principal/activities director to be in violation of this policy shall have the right to appeal the decision to the Superintendent or his/her designee(s). Such request for a review must be submitted to the Superintendent in writing within five (5) calendar days of notice of the positive test. A student requesting a review will remain eligible to participate in any extracurricular activities until the review is completed. The Superintendent or his/her designee(s) shall then determine whether the original finding was justified. No further review of the Superintendent's decision will be provided and his/her decision shall be conclusive in all respects. Any necessary interpretation or application of this policy shall be in the sole and exclusive judgment and discretion of the Superintendent which shall be final and non-appealable.

V. Consequences Any extracurricular student who tests positive in a drug test under this policy shall be subject to the following restrictions:

A. For the First Offense: The parent/guardian will be contacted immediately and a private conference will be scheduled to present the test results to the parent/guardian. A meeting will then be set up with the student, parent/guardian, extracurricular director, and principal concerning the positive drug test.

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STUDENT DRUG TESTING POLICY (cont.)

In order to continue participation in the activity the student and parent/guardian must, within five (5) days of the joint meeting, show proof that the student has received or has an appointment to receive drug counseling from a qualified drug treatment program or counseling entity. Additionally, the student must voluntarily submit to a second drug test to be administered within two (2) weeks in accordance with the testing provisions of this policy. The cost of the second test will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

If parent/guardian and student agree to these provisions, the student will continue to participate in the activity. Should the parent/student not agree to these provisions the consequences listed in this policy for the second offense will be imposed.

B. For the Second Offense: Suspension from participation in all activities covered under this policy for (14) calendar days, and successful completion of four (4) hours of substance abuse education/counseling. The student may not participate in any meetings, practices, scrimmages or competitions during this period. The student will be tested monthly at random times for the remainder of the school year. The time and date will be unknown to the student and determined by the principal/activities director or designee. These restrictions and requirements shall begin immediately, consecutive in nature, unless a review appeal is filed following receipt of a positive test. Provided, however, a student who on his or her own volition informs (self-refers) the activities director, principal, or coach/sponsor of usage before being notified to submit to a drug use test will be allowed to remain active in all co-curriculars and extracurriculars covered under this policy. Such a student will however, be considered to have committed his/her first offense under the policy, and will be required to re-test as would a student who has tested positive.

C. For the Third Offense (in the same school year): Complete suspension from participation in all extracurricular activities including all meetings, practices, and competition for the remainder of the school year, or eighty-eight school days (1 semester) whichever is the longer.

VI. Refusal to Submit to Drug Use Test A participating student who refuses to submit to a drug test authorized under this policy, shall not be eligible to participate in any extracurricular activities covered under this policy including all meetings, practices, and competitions for the remainder of the school year, or eighty-eight STUDENT DRUG TESTING POLICY (cont.)

school days (1 semester) whichever is the longer. Additionally, such student shall not be considered for any extracurricular activity honors or awards given by the school.

* * * * Lawton Public Schools is committed to cooperating with parents/guardians in an effort to help students avoid illegal drug use. Lawton Public Schools believes accountability is a powerful tool to help some students avoid using drugs and that early detection and intervention can save lives.

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LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT DRUG TESTING CONSENT FORM

Statement of Purpose and Intent

Participation in school sponsored extracurricular activities governed by the rules and regulations of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association (OSSAA). in Lawton Public Schools is a privilege. Students carry a responsibility to themselves, their fellow students, their parents, and their school to set the highest possible examples of conduct, which includes avoiding the use or possession of illegal drugs.

Drug use of any kind is incompatible with participation in extracurricular activities on behalf of the Lawton Public School District. For the safety, health, and well being of the students of Lawton Public Schools, the Lawton Public Schools has adopted the attached Student Drug Testing Policy and the Student Drug Testing Consent for use by all participating students at the high school level.

Participation in Extracurricular Activities

Each student participating in any extracurricular activity shall be provided with a copy of the Student Drug Testing Policy and Student Drug Testing Consent which shall be read, signed and dated by the student, parent or custodial guardian, and coach/sponsor before such student shall be eligible to practice or participate in any extracurricular activity. The consent shall be to provide a urine sample: (a) as chosen by the random selection basis; and (b) at any time requested based on reasonable suspicion to be tested for illegal or performance-enhancing drugs. No student shall be allowed to practice or participate in any activity governed by the policy unless the student has returned the properly signed Student Drug Testing Consent.

Student's Last Name ______First ______Name MI______

I understand after having read the "Student Drug Testing Policy" and "Student Drug Testing Consent," that, out of care for my safety and health, Lawton Public Schools enforces the rules applying to the consumption or possession of illegal and performance-enhancing drugs. As a member of a Lawton Public Schools extracurricular activity program, I realize that the personal decision that I make daily in regard to the consumption or possession of illegal or performance-enhancing drugs may affect my health and well-being as well as the possible endangerment of those around me and reflect upon any organization with which I am associated. If I choose to violate school policy regarding the use or possession of illegal or performance-enhancing drugs any time while I am involved in in-season or off- season activities, I understand upon determination of that violation I will be subject to the restrictions on my participation as outlined in the Policy.

Signature of Student ______Date ______

We have read and understood the Lawton Public Schools "Student Drug Testing Policy" and "Student Drug Testing Consent." We desire that the student named above participate in extracurricular interscholastic programs of the Lawton Public Schools and we hereby voluntarily agree to be subject to its terms. We accept the method of obtaining urine samples, testing and analysis of such specimens, and all other aspects of the program. We further agree and consent to the disclosure of the sampling, testing and results as provided in this program.

Signature of Parent or Custodial Guardian ______Date______

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STUDENT DRUG TESTING CONSENT FORM (cont.)

Signature of Coach/Sponsor ______Team______

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNCF-R

DRUG, MOOD OR PHYSICAL ALTERING SUBSTANCES

Use, Possession, Distribution, Sale of Drugs/Alcohol

Definitions

Distribution - deliver, sell, pass, share, or give any alcohol, drug, or mood-altering substances, as defined by this policy, from one person to another, or to aide herein.

Medical Emergency - a student demonstrates symptoms of possible alcohol-drug overdose which may include incoherence, inability to respond, vomiting, unconsciousness, seizures, etc.

Days - will refer specifically to school days.

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DRUG, MOOD OR PHYSICAL ALTERING SUBSTANCES (cont’d)

Extracurricular Activity - shall include any school-sponsored activity such as sports, band, cheer leading, trips, school clubs, and social activities regardless of the time frame of the activity.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNCGA

WEAPONS-FREE SCHOOLS

It is the policy of Lawton Public Schools to comply fully with the Gun-Free Schools Act.

1. Any student in this school district who uses or possesses a firearm at school, at any school- sponsored event, or in or upon any school property including school transportation or school- sponsored transportation may be removed from school for one full calendar year or longer.

The superintendent or designee may modify the provisions of this policy on a case-by-case basis. However, any substantial modification must be reported to the board of education at its next meeting.

Firearms are defined in Title 18 of the United States Code, Section 921, as (A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any destructive device including any explosive, incendiary or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, mine or any device similar to the above. Replica and look-a-like firearms will be treated the same as actual firearms.

Such firearm or weapon will be confiscated and released only to a law enforcement authority.

2. Oklahoma Statutes, Title 21, Section 1280.1 prohibits any person, except a peace officer or other person authorized by the board of education of the district, to have in such person's possession on any public or private school property or while in any school bus or vehicle used by any school for transportation of students or teachers any weapon as defined below:

"...any pistol, revolver, dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, switchblade knife, spring-type knife, sword cane, knife having a blade which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, blackjack, loaded cane, billy, hand chain, metal knuckles, or any other offensive weapon."

Students with disabilities are subject to this policy and will be disciplined in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. If the violation is found by the student's IEP team to be unrelated to the student's disability, the student may be suspended for up to 45-calendar days at the discretion of the superintendent. If the student's IEP team determines that the violation is related to the student's disability, the student may be suspended for up to ten days and placed up to 45 days in an alternative educational setting. The school district must take immediate steps to remedy any deficiencies found in the child’s IEP or

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placement, or the implementation of the IEP. The child must be placed in an appropriate setting determined by the IEP team and continue to receive special education and related services.

An exception to this policy may be made for students participating in an authorized extracurricular activity or team involving the use of firearms or archery equipment. (See Note 2, below.)

Any student who violates this policy will be subject to discipline which may include suspension for the remainder of the semester and the entire succeeding semester or up to one full calendar year or longer (for firearms) or for any term less than one calendar year (for weapons other than firearms) as determined by the superintendent or the superintendent's designee. Disciplinary action will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

REFERENCE: 18 U.S.C. §921 21 O.S. §1271.1, §1280.1

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy FNCG, Weapons Policy FOD, Suspension of Students Policy FOD-R, Suspension of Students, Regulation Policy FODEA, Student Discipline Procedures for Handicapped Students Policy FODEB, Suspension of Disabled Students

NOTE 1: The district is required to include, in each application to the State Department of Education for assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, a description of the circumstances surrounding any expulsions imposed under this policy, including the name of the school; the number of students expelled from the school, and the type of weapons concerned.

NOTE 2: A gun or knife designed for hunting or fishing purposes kept in a privately owned vehicle and properly displayed or stored as required by law, or a handgun carried in a vehicle pursuant to a valid handgun license authorized by the Oklahoma Self- defense Act, shall not be in violation, provided such vehicle containing said gun or knife is driven onto school property only to transport a student to and from school and such vehicle does not remain unattended on school property. However, for the purposes of participating in the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife certified hunter training education course or any other hunting, safety, or firearms training courses, the principal or chief administrator of any public or private school where said course is offered may authorize firearms or other weapons to be brought onto school property and used in such training course.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNCH

ASSAULT ON STUDENT(S) OR SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Students who maliciously injure another person are subject to long-term suspension and will be referred to law enforcement authorities. Felony charges may be filed against any person(s) committing an aggravated assault or battery upon any school employee.

1. The appropriate administrator will notify the parents/guardians and request an immediate conference. Law enforcement officials will be notified immediately.

2. The student will be long-term suspended for the remainder of the current semester and up to the next full semester.

3. During any period of long-term suspension, the student will forfeit the privilege of participating in or attending any and all extracurricular activities.

Upon readmission to school, the student will receive appropriate guidance services through Lawton Public Schools counselors at the school site. Nothing in this discipline policy shall be construed so as to deny a student the right to fair and orderly hearings, appeals, counsel, and due process in cases which may end in suspension. This policy shall be interpreted by principals and their designees in a just manner given the circumstances of each individual case.

At the conclusion of any suspension or long-term suspension, the building principal or designee may require the student and his/her parent or legal guardian to have a conference with Student Services of the Lawton Public Schools as a condition for reentry to school.

Cross Reference: Policy FNCC, Hazing Policy FNCD, Harassment Policy FO, Student Discipline Policy FOD, Student Suspension

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNF

SEARCH OF STUDENTS

The Lawton Public Schools Board of Education believes that all students should be free from unreasonable search and seizure by school officials. However, it shall be the policy of the board that the superintendent, principal, teacher, and security personnel shall have the authority to search a student and a student’s property when there is reasonable suspicion for such searches. This policy will be carried out according to the regulations established by the superintendent.

REFERENCE: 70 O.S.§24-102

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNF-R

SEARCH OF STUDENTS (REGULATION)

In accordance with the policy of the board of education, searches of students shall be conducted under the following circumstances:

The superintendent, principal, counselor, teacher, security personnel, or other authorized personnel of the district may detain and search any student or students on the premises of the public schools, or while attending, or while in transit to, any event or function sponsored or authorized by the school only under the following conditions:

1. When any authorized person has reasonable suspicion that the student may have on the student’s person or property, including purses and book bags, intoxicating beverages, nonintoxicating beverages (low-point beer), dangerous weapons, unauthorized electronic paging devices, controlled dangerous substances as defined by law, missing or stolen property if the property in question is reasonably suspected to have been taken from a student, a school employee, or the school during school activities, or any other items which have been or may reasonably be disruptive of school operations or in violation of student discipline rules.

2. School lockers and school desks are the property of the school, not the student. Students have no expectation of privacy concerning lockers, desks, or other school property. The users of lockers, desks, and other storage areas or compartments have no reasonable expectation of privacy from school employees as to the contents of those areas. Lockers, desks, and other storage areas or compartments may be subjected to searches at any time with or without reasonable suspicion. Students are not to use any school area or property to contain any item that should not be at school. Students shall not exchange lockers or desks or use any lockers or desks other than those assigned to them by the principal.

3. Canine inspections of school property or property in the possession of the pupil, including automobiles, may be periodically conducted, and no reason shall be necessary for such inspections.

4. If there is no reasonable suspicion that a student has on the student’s person or property items that are listed in paragraph one (1) and seven (7), authorized personnel may search the student whenever the student consents to such a search. However, consent obtained through threats or coercion is not considered to be freely and voluntarily given.

5. Authorized personnel conducting a search shall have authority to detain the student or students and to preserve any contraband seized.

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6. Any searches of students as outlined herein will be conducted by an authorized person who is the same sex as the person being searched and shall be witnessed by at least one other authorized person who is of the same sex as the person being searched.

7. Strip searches are forbidden. No clothing except cold weather outer garments will be removed before or during a search.

8. Items that may be seized during a lawful search – in addition to those mentioned in paragraph 1 above – shall include, but not be limited to, any item, object, instrument, or material commonly recognized as unlawful or prohibited. For example: prescription or nonprescription medicines, switchblade knives, brass knuckles, billy clubs, or pornographic literature are commonly recognizable as unlawful or prohibited items. Such items, or any other items that may pose a threat to a student, the student body, or other school personnel shall be seized, identified as to ownership if possible, and held for release to proper authority.

9. Any student found to be in possession of dangerous weapons, controlled dangerous substances, or other unlawful or prohibited items may be suspended by the superintendent for a period not to exceed the current school semester and the succeeding semester or up to one full calendar year or longer (for firearms). Such suspension may be in addition to any civil or criminal liability.

10. If a student flees pending a search or destroys any property in their possession prior to or after the search, this will be considered a serious violation of the student code and punishment shall be a minimum of a ten-day suspension.

11. A student suspended as a result of this regulation may appeal the suspension to the board of education.

12. The person in authority will always contact the appropriate district administrator and will contact the Executive Director of Special Services if the student is a special education student.

REFERENCE: 70 O.S. §24-102

Cross Reference: Policy FNCE, Reporting Students Under the Influence or Possessing Intoxicating Beverages, etc. Policy FNCE, Drug Free Schools Policy FNCGA, Weapons-Free Schools

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNG

STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The board of education establishes and implements rules regarding student possession of a wireless telecommunication device while said student is on school premises, or while in transit under the authority of the school, or while attending any function sponsored or authorized by the school. The rules provide that a student may possess a wireless telecommunication device upon the prior consent of both a parent or guardian and school principal or superintendent and also specifies the disciplinary action a student shall face if found to be in possession of a wireless telecommunication device in violation of the rules.

For purposes of this procedural directive, “personal electronic device” means any device that a student is in possession of which electronically communicates, sends, receives, stores, reproduces or displays voice and/or text communication or data. These include, but are not limited to cellular phones, pagers, smart phones, music and media players, gaming devices, iPad, ereaders or tablets, laptop computers and personal digital assistants.

For purposes of this procedural directive, “instructional day” means the period of time between the first scheduled bell and the last scheduled bell of the school day and any other time in which instruction occurs.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student(s):

1. Who possesses a personal electronic device shall be solely responsible for its care.

2. Possession of personal electronic devices shall be permitted on all school campuses, athletic fields, school buses, school-sponsored activities and while the student is under the supervision and control of school district employees. All students may use these devices in a limited capacity on campus before school begins and after school ends as determined by the school administration. In addition, students may use such devices in a limited capacity during their lunch period as determined by the school administration.

3. Understand that personal electronic devices shall be kept out of sight and powered off or silenced during the school day and during any school-sponsored activity, meeting, or practice held on Lawton Public Schools property. The requirement that personal electronic devices be turned off or silenced may not apply in the following circumstances when the student obtains prior approval from the principal or his/her designee:

A. The student has a special medical circumstance for self or family member.

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B. The student is using the device for an educational or instructional purpose with the teacher’s permission and supervision.

4. Understand that personal electronic devices shall be permitted on school buses unless use of the personal electronic device causes a disruption on the school bus.

5. Use of personal electronic devices shall be prohibited in areas including, but not limited to locker rooms, restrooms, and shower areas.

6. Shall not use personal electronic devices on school property or at a school-sponsored activity to access and/or view internet websites that are otherwise blocked to students at school.

7. Use of personal electronic devices that disrupt the instructional day may result in disciplinary action and/or confiscation of the personal electronic device. It is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian to retrieve the device according to school procedures.

Unauthorized UseUnauthorized use of personal electronic devices may result in disciplinary action and/or confiscation of the personal electronic device and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Students are not permitted to use video recordings of any event taken on any personal device while on school property, to include Lawton Public Schools vehicles and school sponsored events that interferes with the operation of school or misrepresents Lawton Public Schools.

2. Possessing, viewing, sending or sharing digital information containing sexual, violent or threatening content on school grounds, on school busses, or at school events shall be prohibited.Transmitting school materials for unethical purposes such as cheating.

3. Any activity which may be in violation with the Lawton Public Schools Bullying Prevention policy and procedural directive.

4. Possession and/or use of electronic devices during standardized tests.

District Staff Rights and Responsibilities

District Staff:

1. Shall not be responsible for the theft, loss or damage to personal electronic devices brought to school by a student while the device is under the student’s care.

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STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES (cont.)

2. May confiscate personal electronic devices when such devices are being used in violation of this procedural directive and/or internal school procedure. Upon confiscation, district staff shall follow all district and school procedural directives and processes. The school where the personal electronic device is confiscated shall be responsible for the theft, loss or damage of personal electronic devices if the district employee demonstrated reckless disregard for internal procedures developed by the school. The school shall be responsible for the theft loss or damage of personal electronic devices confiscated by district staff if the school has not developed internal procedures.

3. Shall develop internal procedures for staff concerning confiscation of personal electronic devices. These procedures shall include, but are not limited to, expectations that the staff will immediately secure the device and turn the device in to the designated location, develop a process for parents/legal guardians to retrieve devices, and record when the device was confiscated and why.

4. May search confiscated personal electronic devices and examine the content of such when there is reasonable suspicion of unauthorized or illegal use of the devices and may turn the devices over to the proper authorities for further investigation when warranted. When determining if a search is appropriate, district staff shall ensure the following conditions are met before conducting the search:

A. The search is reasonable at its inception. That is, when the context is such that it is clear that the student(s) are clearly misusing the device and that the search of content would turn up evidence of the violation. B. The scope of the search of the content is reasonably related to the objective of the search and appropriate in light of the age and sex of the student and the nature of the suspected violation.

Corrective Action

Corrective action shall be determined by the number of previous acts, the nature of the act, and the context in which the alleged act occurred. Consequences may range from confiscation of device, to in-school detention, assignment at the B.R.I.D.G.E. Academy, out of school suspension, and expulsion for repeated and/or severity of the violations.

REFERENCE: 70 O. S. §24-101.1, et seq. 70 O. S. §24-102

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FNH

DISTRACTING DEVICES

Students in the Lawton Public Schools are not permitted at any time to have any recording devices, tape players, radios, Walkmans, laser pointer pens, televisions, replica or toy weapons, including guns and knives, or any other device that is deemed to be disruptive to the educational process on the school grounds, in the buildings, or on the school buses. Recording devices required for classroom purposes by the teacher and found to contain music tapes will be considered prohibited under this policy. Electronic devices may be excluded from this policy on activity trips at the discretion of the sponsor and principal.

Policy Violations

Any student who violates this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, including the confiscation of the device. Confiscated devices will be taken to the building principal’s office. The device shall not be returned to the student and shall be returned to the student’s parents after a conference among the student, the student’s parents, and a school administrator.

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy FNG, Electronic Telecommunications Devices

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STUDENT DISCIPLINE

The board of education is deeply interested in creating the best learning atmosphere possible in every school. The board appreciates the cooperative attitude of the vast majority of students. It is important that our school atmosphere allow cooperative students to pursue their education free from disruption or distractions. Maintaining order necessitates regulations relating to school discipline.

In order to maintain a safe and orderly school environment, each building principal in conjunction with his building staff will develop a disciplinary plan setting forth the building organization for presenting and resolving disciplinary incidents. Key components of the disciplinary plan should include parental and staff in-service training. The disciplinary process should include:

Level 1. Teacher Counselor Assistant principal Principal

Level II Appeal process Executive director of elementary education or the executive director of secondary education and student services

Level III Board of education

It is recommended that parents be involved at each level. (Assignments made to the B.R.I.D.G.E. Academy are not appealable.)

The following are specific examples of unacceptable behavior necessitating optional disciplinary action, including suspension or long-term suspension from school or assignment to the B.R.I.D.G.E. Academy: Violent behavior will result in an immediate emergency suspension. See BOE Policy FOD (Emergency Suspension).

1. Open or persistent defiance of authority 2. Physical or verbal assault upon student(s) or school personnel 3. Creating or attempting to create a disturbance 4. Unauthorized or excessive absences from class 5. Excessive tardies 6. Willful disobedience

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STUDENT DISCIPLINE (cont.)

7. Profanity or vulgarity (clothing, books or any other possession containing any form of vulgarity, profanity or obscenity) 8. Disrespect for school property or damage to school property 9. Stealing, gambling, extortion, concealing and/or possessing and/or withholding stolen property 10. Hazing by any group in the Lawton Public School System 11. Dress - It is expectation of the board of education that as career bound citizens, all students shall dress conservatively and appropriately during school hours and activities. All clothing, visible images, and text must be appropriate for school setting, free of vulgarity and cannot promote anything illegal or age-inappropriate. Body piercing jewelry or adornment is not allowed except in the ears. Clothing must be free of holes which expose undergarments or skin above fingertip length when standing. Clothing must fit appropriately. General dress or appearance must not disrupt the educational process. Exceptions may be made for Spirit Week on a school-wide basis.

Allowable Dress  Jeans, slacks, wind pants, capris, and overalls which rest at the waist and cover all undergarments above fingertip length when standing  Dresses, shorts, and skirts which extend to fingertip length when standing  T-shirts, shirts, blouses, sweaters, and pullovers with fitted armholes which cover cleavage, undergarments, underarms, and midriff when sitting or standing  Shoes designed to be worn outdoors and which do not pose possible damage to flooring  Head gear for religious or medical purposes

Central and Tomlinson Middle School Modified Dress All LPS dress code policies apply to CMS and TMS students with the following modifications:  No logos, graphics, designs, or texts may be on clothing  Knit polo type shirt or crew neck t-shirt of any solid color  Sweaters, cardigans, jackets, and hoodies of any solid color  Pants, shorts, skirts, and capris: black, gray, navy blue, and khaki of a twill like material, no denim or athletic material  Shorts and skirts must be knee-length in both front and back

Elementary School Modified Dress All LPS dress code policies apply to elementary students with the following modifications:  Polo style shirt of any solid color with no emblem  Slacks, shorts, capris, shirts, and jumpers black or khaki, no denim  Sweat shirt, hoodie, or sweater of any solid color with no emblem

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FO

STUDENT DISCIPLINE (cont.)

12. Any violation of federal, state, local law or ordinance 13. Participation in any meeting, assembly or demonstration not authorized or conducted in accordance with provisions of Board Policy FNA. 14. Participation in the publication or distribution of any printed material in violation of Board Policy GIA. 15. Failure to comply with State of Oklahoma Immunization Law, Title 70, Section 1210.191, as amended June 1976 16. Use or possession of tobacco or electronic cigarettes on school premises (elementary, middle and senior high schools) 17. Fighting 18. Verbal or implied threats or threatening gestures by an individual or group

REFERENCE: 10 O.S. §7115 70 O.S. §6-114

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FO-R1

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

A student will be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or long term suspension from school, when charges are filed in any state or federal court accusing the student of a criminal offense involving violence, moral turpitude, or drug-related activity occurring either on or off school premisesat any time if it is determined that the filing of such charges causes an adverse effect on the discipline, operation, general welfare, educational environment, or safety of the school.

Any student that is charged with a felony or a misdemeanor may not represent LPS or any of its schools in any extracurricular activities, athletic games, contests, competitions or events. The student should not be allowed to practice or participate in any manner until final disposition of the charge(s).

If the charge filed is a misdemeanor, a committee consisting of the coach/sponsor, principal, and site athletic director/activities director (whichever is appropriate), will determine the student's eligibility based on the seriousness of the misdemeanor charge. The committee must meet within 10 days of the filing of charges or notification of charges to district. The committee recommendation will be reported to the District Athletic Director or other appropriate Director for final approval.

Students who have been suspended or long term suspended will not be allowed to ride school buses, to be present at any school sponsored activities, or to be on the premises of the Lawton Public Schools.

The following is a list of optional disciplinary actions which school administrators may impose for violations of the Student Code of the Lawton Public Schools. The order in which this list is written is not sequential, but optional, with appropriate disciplinary action to be selected as required by each particular case. School administrators are not limited to a specific discipline action for a particular infraction because the circumstances in which an act is committed may be important in deciding upon the disciplinary action required. Principals may therefore use any disciplinary action appropriate to a specific case.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FO-R1

STUDENT DISCIPLINE (cont.)

12. In-school suspension 13. Corporal punishment 14. Financial restitution 15. Refer to other social or educational agencies 16. Suspension 17. Long Term Suspension 18. Involve law enforcement 19. Deny privilege to drive any vehicle on school premises 20. Parent shadowing 21. Assignment to the B.R.I.D.G.E. Academy 22. Any other disciplinary action deemed appropriate under the circumstance

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FO-R4

STUDENT DISCIPLINE THREATENING BEHAVIOR (REGULATION)

Threatening behavior is defined as an activity that portrays that another person, person, or property may or will be harmed. As used in the School Bullying Prevention Act, “harassment, intimidation, and bullying” means any gesture, written or verbal expression, or physical act that a reasonable person should know will harm another student, damage another student’s property, place another student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or damage to the student’s property, or insult or demean any student or group of students in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying include, but are not limited to, a gesture or a written, verbal, or physical act. Such behavior is specifically prohibited by board policy.

Any student exhibiting threatening behavior either verbally, in written form, or by gesture toward another student or school personnel or others while under school supervision shall be subject to the following:

1. The student will be referred immediately to the principal or his/her designee for intervention.

2. The principal will gather and evaluate incident information and either (a) document the incident and place the student on a five-day probationary period, or (b) implement the following intervention procedure:

A. The student will be subject to an immediate suspension from school for a minimum of three days. B. The student’s parent(s)/guardian will be notified. C. The Lawton Police Department shall be notified. D. A mandatory conference will be held with the parent(s)/guardian, student, school officials, and others as deemed necessary. (“Others” may include, but not be limited to, the following: police, Multi-County Youth Services, Office of Juvenile Affairs, Department of Human Services, and Child Welfare.) The conference shall take place as soon as possible. E. The student must attend mandatory counseling with an appropriate counseling agency as determined by the school. The counseling agency will make recommendations to the school concerning the student’s re-entry to school. F. A conference shall be held with the site school counselor, an administrator, and the student prior to the student’s re-entry to school. If it is determined that the student may not return to school, further counseling and/or alternative placement will be implemented. The student will be re-evaluated at a later date as determined by the school.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FO-R4

STUDENT DISCIPLINE THREATENING BEHAVIOR (REGULATION) (cont’d)

Any student who has been previously disciplined for threatening behavior is subject to alternative placement of suspension if the offense is repeated. The alternative placement or suspension shall not exceed the remainder of the current semester and the succeeding semester.

The above shall not apply for any child on an IEP or Section 504 plan until such time as the student’s IEP team has determined that the infraction is in no way a manifestation of that student’s disability.

The building principal shall file a report on any student disciplined under this policy and send the report to the superintendent.

REFERENCE: 70 O.S. §24-100.2

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy CK, Safety Program Policy CK-R, Safety Program, Regulation Policy FNCD, Harassment

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FOB

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

It is the policy of the Board of Education to administer corporal punishment only as a last resort after other reasonable corrective measures have been used without success. Therefore, for students in grades four through twelve, when corporal punishment is necessary, it must be administered by the principal or assistant principal, with written consent of the parent or guardian. When such punishment is administered by the principal or assistant principal, it must be administered in the presence of at least one other certified employee. Corporal punishment will be administered by using only the paddle provided by the Lawton Public Schools. Oklahoma state law prohibits corporal punishment from being administered to any child who is in the custody of DHS. When corporal punishment is used, a Lawton Public Schools' Behavior Report is required to be completed and filed with the appropriate executive director in the Educational Services Division and a copy mailed to the parent or guardian within 24 hours of the time the corporal punishment is administered.

Under no circumstances shall other students or non-certified personnel observe the administration of corporal punishment. The student shall be carefully advised of the nature of the rule infraction for which the punishment is being administered. If possible, the parent(s) or legal guardian shall be notified that corporal punishment is being planned.

The parent or guardian can withdraw prior written permission at any time by notification to the principal or designee.

Corporal punishment will be administered only by using the paddle, as prescribed by action of the board of education.

REFERENCE: 10 O.S. §7115 70 O.S. §6-114

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FOD

SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS

Short-Term Suspension

A student may be short-term suspended (excluded from classroom instruction) by the principal or the principal's representative for a period not to exceed three (3) days under the procedure which follows.

When it is brought to the attention of the principal or the principal's representative that a student has allegedly committed certain acts in violation of the Student Code which could justify a short-term suspension, an informal conference will be held between the student and the principal.

At this conference the student will be informed of the provisions of Board Policy FO which the student is accused of violating and will be advised specifically as to the nature and basis of the accusation. In the event the student denies these charges, school authorities will explain the evidence they have and give the student an opportunity to add information or to explain the charges which have been made.

After discussing the charges in detail and considering any explanation furnished by the student, the principal or the principal's representative will determine if the student is guilty of these charges; and if this is so determined, the principal or principal's representative will administer a short-term suspension based upon the severity of the violation for whatever time period is necessary, not to exceed three (3) days. The conference will be conducted in such a way as to assure a fair and impartial decision.

1. If a student is suspended, the student will not be released from the school premises until a parent has been contacted and the specific act(s) for which the temporary suspension was ordered and the length of the suspension explained to the parent. The parent(s) will be required to discuss the reason(s) for the suspension with school officials. The parent is responsible for transporting the student home.

If at the end of the school day, the parents have not been contacted, then the principal or the principal's representative will mail a notice giving all pertinent information and require the parent(s) to contact the principal to discuss the matter.

2. If the act(s) is (are) committed while the student is in attendance at the Great Plains Area Vocational-Technical School and suspension is being considered, the initial informal conference required by Board Policy FO will be conducted at the home school.

A short-term suspension of three (3) days or less may be appealed to the executive director of secondary education for the secondary students or the executive director of elementary schools

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FOD

SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS (cont’d)

for elementary students. There will be an informal hearing before one of the above school officials.

Information about a short-term suspension should not be communicated to anyone not directly involved in the disciplinary proceedings.

Students who are suspended from school will be allowed to make up work missed under suspension. The homework must be turned in the day the student returns from suspension. All regularly scheduled tests must be made up within the same number of days as the suspension after the student returns. The student will receive no credit for work not made up on this time schedule.

The same procedure will be followed for in-house as out-of-school suspensions.

Suspension

A school must provide an education plan for students suspended for six days or more unless the student is suspended for possession of a dangerous weapon, a controlled dangerous substance (as defined in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act), or a firearm. Parents or guardians will be provided a copy of the education plan and will bear the responsibility of monitoring the student's educational progress until the student is readmitted to school.

A student may be suspended (excluded from classroom instruction) by the principal or the principal's representative for a period of more than three (3) days but not to exceed ten (10) days under the procedure which follows.

When it is brought to the attention of the principal or the principal's representative that a student has allegedly committed certain acts in violation of the Student Code, an informal conference will be held between the student and the principal.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FOD

SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS (cont’d)

a temporary suspension based upon the severity of the violation for whatever time period is necessary, not to exceed ten (10) days. The conference will be conducted in such a way as to assure a fair and impartial decision.

1. If a student is suspended, the student will not be released from the school premises until a parent has been contacted and specific acts(s) for which the temporary suspension was ordered and the length of the suspension explained to the parent. The parent(s) will be required to discuss the reason(s) for the suspension with school officials. The parent is responsible for transporting the student home.

If at the end of the school day the parents have not been contacted, then the principal or the principal's representative will mail notice giving all pertinent information and requiring the parent(s) to contact the principal to discuss the matter.

2. If the act(s) in violation of Board Policy FO is committed while the student is in attendance at the Great Plains Area Vocational Technical School and suspension is being considered, the initial informal conference required by Board Policy FOD will be conducted at the home school.

The student will be informed of the right to appeal the decision. The student will continue to participate in regular classroom instruction pending the hearing, unless the suspension is for three (3) days or less. At the conclusion of the informal hearing, if suspension is imposed, the student will be informed of the right to request an appeal review committee. This should be arranged through the executive director of elementary education or the executive director of secondary education. This committee will consist of at least three (3) members of the administrative staff. The review appeal will be held within two weeks of the date such request is made. The request for an appeal review must be made within three (3) days of the day the day the student was suspended or long-term suspended. The decision of the hearing committee will be final.

Information about a suspension should not be communicated to anyone not directly involved in the disciplinary proceedings.

Students who are suspended from school will be allowed to make up work missed under suspension. The same procedure will be followed for in-house as out-of-school suspensions.

1. Elementary students may make up work within a time frame determined by the teacher. 2. Secondary students must turn in all homework the day the student returns from suspension.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FOD

SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS (cont’d)

All regularly scheduled tests must be made up within the same number of days as the suspension after the student returns. The student will receive credit for work made up on this time schedule.

Long Term Suspension

When a student violates one or more parts of Board Policy FO, the principal may recommend long-term suspension (exclusion from regular classroom instruction) for any period exceeding ten (10) days.

A school must provide an education plan for students suspended for six days or more, unless the student is suspended for possession of a dangerous weapon, a controlled dangerous substance (as defined in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act), or a firearms. Parents or guardians will be provided a copy of the education plan and will bear the responsibility of monitoring the student's educational progress until the student is readmitted to school.

Directive for long-term suspension educational plan:

1. Provide lessons for two weeks without books (books optional) 2. If assignments are returned at the end of two weeks, provide two more weeks of assignments and issue books (issuance of books is at the discretion of the principal) 3. Continue assignments in two week increments 4. Students will receive credit if all assignments are completed satisfactorily.

When long-term suspension of a student is being considered, the principal should mail a notice of an informal hearing to the parents/guardian(s) of the student. This notice should include:

1. Time and place of the hearing. 2. Description of the proposed action. 3. Description of the school regulation(s) allegedly violated by the student and act(s) allegedly committed by the student. 4. Name of witnesses who will be present.

Form FOD-E1 may be used as a guide.

The informal hearing shall take place no sooner than five (5) days from the date the notice is postmarked unless both parties agree to an earlier hearing. The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) should be encouraged to participate in this hearing.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FOD

SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS (cont’d)

Form FOD-E1 may be used as a guide.

When a student enrolled at the Great Plains Area Vocational-Technical School has allegedly committed certain acts, either while in attendance at the home school or at the vocational- technical school, in violation of Board Policy FO, and long-term suspension is being considered, the hearing required by Board Policy FOD will be by a joint committee composed of one representative from the Great Plains Area Vocational-Technical School and one from the home school.

The right to appeal is explained in Board Policy FOD. If the alleged violation of the Student Code is such that long-term suspension is contemplated, the informal conference set forth in Board Policy FOD is not required.

Unless the student is suspended under the provisions of Board Policy FOD or Board Policy FO for three (3) days or less, he/she will continue to participate in regular classroom instruction pending the hearing.

The principal should try to contact the parent(s) of the student by telephone to communicate directly the information in the written notice. A tape recording or verbatim transcript of the hearing will be made.

No long- term suspension will extend beyond the current school semester and the succeeding semester.

At the conclusion of the informal hearing, if long-term suspension is imposed, the student will be informed of the right to request an appeal review of the disciplinary action before an appeal review committee. This should be arranged through the executive director of elementary education or the executive director of secondary education. This committee will consist of at least three (3) members of the administrative staff. The review appeal will be held within two weeks of the date such request is made. The request for an appeal review must be made within three (3) days of the day the student was suspended or expelled.

The committee conducting the appeal review will determine if sufficient evidence exists to find that the alleged violation(s) occurred and if the penalty imposed is appropriate for the violation(s). A tape recording or verbatim transcript will be made of any new evidence presented to the committee.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FOD

SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS (cont’d)

If the long-term suspension is upheld by the committee, the student will be advised of the right to request a hearing before the board of education. This hearing will be scheduled through the superintendent of schools.

The hearing will be held at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the board of education or at a special meeting called for the hearing after written notice of appeal by the student, parent(s), or guardian(s) has been received by the superintendent.

The parent(s) or guardian(s) will be informed of the time and place of the hearing, as well as of the witnesses against the student who will be present. The decision of the board of education will be final.

The board of education will determine specifically if sufficient evidence exists to find that the alleged violation(s) occurred and if the penalty imposed was appropriate.

1. The student and parent(s) or guardian(s) should be present; in addition, the student may have a representative or an attorney attend. 2. The student, parent(s), guardian(s), or the student's attorney will be allowed to cross- examine witnesses presenting testimony against the student as well as to offer witnesses as evidence in the student's behalf. 3. In the event of the board of education hearing the appeal of a suspension of ten (10) days or less, the testimony of student witnesses, on behalf of both the school and the student, may be presented in written form. 4. The school will present evidence and witnesses first. The presentation of evidence by the parent(s), student, and their representative will follow. 5. The decision of the board of education will be based solely upon the evidence presented at the hearing. 6. Written notice of the decision of the board of education will be mailed to the parent(s) or guardian(s) by certified mail in a timely manner.

Emergency Suspension

The building principal or principal's representative may, in an emergency, suspend a student without a hearing if reasonable cause exists to indicate:

1. The physical safety of the accused student or of others is endangered. 2. The school is in the midst of a violent upheaval. 3. The student is causing substantial interference with the operation of the school.

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FOD

SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS (cont’d)

An emergency suspension will terminate when it is determined that the student's presence at school will not result in a situation warranting emergency suspension under Board Policy FOD. This suspension should not exceed three (3) days unless the principal commences the notice and hearing procedure provided in Board Policy FOD for long-term suspension, or unless an informal hearing is held for temporary suspension under the provisions of Board Policy FOD.

The principal or principal's representative will make a reasonable effort to contact the parents by telephone, stating the act(s) for which the suspension was ordered, and the parents will be invited to discuss the reasons for the suspension. If the parent cannot be contacted by telephone, a written notice shall be mailed.

NOTE: 2HB 2130 (1997) and FERPA provides that a school district may request student discipline records, and a school district must provide student discipline records upon request by another school district.

REFERENCE: 10 O.S. §7005-1.2 10 O. S. §7303-5.3 10 O. S. §7307-1.2 37 O.S. §163.2 70 O.S. §24-101,et seq.; §24-102

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FOD-E1

NOTICE TO PARENTS OF HEARING OF PROPOSED DISCIPLINARY ACTION

SECTION I – NOTICE

1. Hearing: You are hereby notified that on ______at ______in room ______a due process hearing will be held for the purpose of inquiring into and considering the matter described below concerning your child ______.

STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION

STUDENT CODE, SECTION ______

2. Disciplinary Action: Based upon the matter referred to above, it may be necessary to take the following action with respect to your child.

3. Purpose of Hearing: The purpose of the hearing will be to discuss the appropriate disciplinary action which may include long-term suspension. An opportunity will be provided to hear the charges. You may also present evidence and/or materials on behalf of your child.

SECTION II – WHO MAY ATTEND

Please accompany your son/daughter to the hearing. In addition, you may bring with you a representative of your choice. If you should want a particular teacher, student or other person present at the hearing or available, you should contact me promptly so appropriate arrangements can be made.

SECTION III – WHO ELSE WILL ATTEND AND HOW THE HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED

An impartial administrator will reside at the hearing and will begin by presenting the reasons why the proposed disciplinary action is being suggested. You, your son/daughter or your representative may ask questions of those present. You may then present your own evidence. If for some reason the date or time of the hearing will cause undue hardship, you should contact the principal’s office immediately so that a new date or time can be scheduled. The hearing will be held as scheduled unless other arrangements have been made through the principal’s office.

If you have questions, please call me at ______.

______School Principal

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FO-R1

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

A student will be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or long term suspension from school, when charges are filed in any state or federal court accusing the student of a criminal offense involving violence, moral turpitude, or drug-related activity occurring either on or off school premises at any time if it is determined that the filing of such charges causes an adverse effect on the discipline, operation, general welfare, educational environment, or safety of the school.

1. In-school detention (before school, noon, after school) 2. Remove from class or group (temporary or permanent) 3. Verbal or documented warning to students 4. Faculty consultation concerning student 5. Contract or action plan 6. Activity suspension 7. Transportation suspension 8. Advise parents 9. Parental conferences 10. Confiscation or temporary holding of personal items 11. Probationary period 12. In-school suspension 13. Corporal punishment 14. Financial restitution 15. Refer to other social or educational agencies 16. Suspension 17. Long Term Suspension 18. Involve law enforcement 19. Deny privilege to drive any vehicle on school premises 20. Parent shadowing

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FO-R1

STUDENT DISCIPLINE (cont’d)

21. Assignment to the B.R.I.D.G.E. Academy. 22. Any other disciplinary action deemed appropriate under the circumstance

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LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION FRA

SCHEDULING GAMES AND PRACTICE TIMES

It is the policy of the Board of Education that the superintendent shall serve as Title IX coordinator for this school district. The superintendent shall direct the implementation of regulations as they pertain to the equitable scheduling of athletic practice and game times. In accordance with the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) recommended time limits per period:

Each individual school shall develop starting times for the regular season which reflects these time limitations. A rotation method will allow boys’ and girls’ teams to alternate time slots and/or locations for all practice sessions and events.

Starting times for basketball, baseball, softball, football, soccer, tennis, golf, and any other athletic event sponsored by the school shall be scheduled for both boys’ and girls’ teams on a rotating basis.

Practice times will be scheduled on a rotating basis between boys’ and girls’ teams. Practice facilities will be made available to boys’ and girls’ teams on a rotating basis.

In order to maintain student schedules, a yearly schedule may be maintained with rotation changes in each new year.

These schedules must be submitted to the superintendent prior to the beginning of the season and must comply with all requirements for practice and scheduling of athletic events listed in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

REFERENCE: Title IX, Education Amendment of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq. U. S. Const. Am. XIV, §1 (1868), 42 U.S.C. §1983

CROSS-REFERENCE: Policy EHBA, Equal Education Opportunities Policy FB, Sexual Harassment of Students

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