Comprehensive School Safety Plan Ed Code 32280
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District
Ray Kellar, Superintendent/Principal 5805 High School Way Dunsmuir, CA 96025 (530) 235-4835
Positive school climate is the most important factor in increased safety, security, social-emotional growth, and academic achievement. .
Public Meeting and Board Approved 2/10/21 Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District, Dunsmuir, California
Plan must be reviewed and adopted by March 1st of each school year. The comprehensive school safety plan may be evaluated and amended, as needed, by the school safety planning committee, but shall be evaluated at least once a year, to ensure that the comprehensive school safety plan is properly implemented. An updated file of all safety- related plans and materials shall be readily available for inspection by the public. The Plan may be viewed by the public at the DJUHSD website: [email protected] Page 1 Comprehensive School Safety Plan
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Table of Contents GENERAL OVERVIEW ...... 4 DISTRICT PHONES ...... 5 EMERGENCY PHONE CONTACTS ...... 6 SAFE INGRESS AND EGRESS ...... 7 REVIEW SHEET - ACTIONS ...... 8 ACTION CODES ...... 11 LOCKDOWN ...... 13 FIRE ALARM EVACUATION PROCEDURES ...... 15 EMERGENCY EVACUATION MAP ...... 16 CATEPULT EMS WORKFLOW CHART ...... 17 DRILLS ...... 18 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ...... 19 EARTHQUAKE/VOLCANIC ACTION ...... 20 FIRE - STRUCTURE/WILDLAND ...... 22 FLOOD/MUDSLIDE/DAM BREACH ...... 24 SEVERE WIND STORM ...... 25 CHEMICAL ACCIDENT/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Inside/Outside ...... 26 EXPLOSION OR THREAT OF EXPLOSION ...... 27 BOMB THREAT ...... 28 PERSONAL EMERGENCIES ...... 30 EMOTIONAL CRISIS ...... 31 HOSTAGE ...... 33 TACTICAL RESPONSES TO CRIMINAL INCIDENTS ...... 34 ACTIVE SHOOTER ...... 35 Immediately after an incident: ...... 36 FALLEN AIRCRAFT ...... 38 WAR ...... 39 ANIMAL ENCOUNTER OR ATTACK ...... 41 POWER OUTAGE ...... 44 THE CIRCUITS LISTED FOR 5805 HIGH SCHOOL WAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ...... 47 COPING WITH CRISIS ...... 55 EMERGENCY SUPPLIES ...... 58 SCHOOL CRIME ASSESSMENT ...... 62 APPENDIX ...... 64 DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DRESS STANDARDS ...... 73 EDUCATION CODE - EDC ...... 154 ATTACHMENTS: ...... 168 Page 3 Comprehensive School Safety Plan
GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District has developed a set of Emergency Action Plans to promote and maintain a safe and orderly environment conducive tor learning. The complete guide is available for your review in the Dunsmuir High School office. The first and foremost objective of this Guide is the protection and safety of the students of Dunsmuir High School.
Every staff member has become thoroughly familiar with the content of this Guide and the students will be instructed in its provisions with periodic drills. The most important skill to remember in case of an emergency is to “ACT” not “REACT”. Teachers should instruct students to act in the same manner on their own to this type of catastrophe in case it occurs when the teacher is temporarily not present.
It is important to remember that no students will be dismissed from school unless the Incident Commander says it is safe to do so and a parent (or individual designated by a parent on the Emergency Information Card) comes for him/her and in some instances, only when directed to do so by law enforcement. Keep this in mind when filling out your Emergency Information card and be sure it is up to date at all times.
All parents, or designated parties, who come for students, must have them signed out at the office or at the temporary Student Release Station at the entrance of the school building/s. Signs will be posted at the bottom of the driveway if this alternate location is required.
We are prepared to care for your children in times of critical situations. If you are not able to reach the school, we will care for your child here. We have a number of people with first-aid certificates, and we will be in communication with various local emergency services. We do ask for help in the following areas:
1. Please do not call the school - we must have the lines open for emergency calls.
2. Following an incident/disaster do not immediately drive to the school - streets and access to our school may not be accessible. The school access route and street entrance areas must remain clear for emergency vehicles.
3. Do turn your radio or television to a local station for information. Information and directions will be given as it can be released:
Ch 15 Ch 3 KLDD 91.9 FM (Jefferson Public Radio KZRO 100.1 FM Z100 KDRV (ABC Ch 7 NLC) KSYC 103.9 FM KOBI (NBC Ch 5 NLC) KRCR (ABC Ch 12 NLC) KTVL (CBS/CW Ch 10/6 NLC) NLC Northland Cable TV – be sure to check your listings SMC Siskiyou Media Council - Channel 4 YCTV
4. The phone Alert System and the Dunsmuir JHUSD Web Site [email protected] be used for notification.
5. Catapult EMS Ap may be used for internal communications and with emergency responders for coordination.
6. The receiving area for Press is the parking lot North of the Dunsmuir City Hall on Dunsmuir Ave. Page 4 Comprehensive School Safety Plan DISTRICT PHONES
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District 5805 High School Way, Dunsmuir, CA 96025
Phone (530) 235-4835 Fax (530)-235-2224
Superintendent – Ext. 210 Business Services – Ext. 108 Counselor – Ext. 155/156 Student Information/Front Office – Ext. 101 Maintenance /Operations – Ext. 116 or Cell Phone (530)-859-0028 Transportation Cell Phone (530) 859-0028 Office Cell Phone (530) 925-6308 School Radios used in appropriate situations
ADDITIONAL PHONE EXTENSIONS and/or INTERCOM
100 Reception Intercom Only 102 Culinary Arts Rooms 151 Stage 103 Visual Arts. Media Center 152 Lobby 104 Art Room 154 ASB Room 105 English 164 Study Area (upstairs) 109 Rm 105 Office (Phone only) 170 Auditorium 106 Downstairs Faculty Room 171 Gym 107 Office Conf. Room 118 Maintenance Shop 137 Boys Locker 114 Freezer Room 140 Annex Bldg Office 101 Kitchen 220 Weight Room 161 Office (copier) 143 Woodshop 211 Laminator 144 Girls Locker Room 212 Nurse 301 Garage 200 Math 300 Bus Barn 201 Resource Specialist/Special Education 202 Computer Lab 203 Social Science 204 Library 205 English 206 Upward Bound/College Options & STEAM 207 Science Room 208 Science Lab (intercom only) 209 Upstairs Copy Room 213 Book/Meeting Room
Page 5 Comprehensive School Safety Plan EMERGENCY PHONE CONTACTS
*****ALL EMERGENCIES DIAL 9-911***** LAW ENFORCEMENT Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office 841-29-911 842-8300 841-2990(Dispatch) Dunsmuir Sheriff’s Substation 235-2320 CA Highway Patrol 926-2627 Yreka (24 hrs) 841-6006 Emergency Calls after hours 9-911 Highway Information 800-427-7623 Federal Aviation Authority 310-725-3550 (restrict airspace)
FIRE/PARAMEDIC ASSISTANCE Dunsmuir 235-2551 Mt. Shasta Ambulance 926-2665 CDF - Siskiyou Ranger Unit 842-3516 938-2322 U.S. Forest Service 926-4511 Fish and Game 398-4627
LOCAL HOSPITALS Mercy Mt. Shasta 926-6111 Mercy Redding 225-6000 Fairchild Yreka 842-4121 Health Department 926-4588 Shasta Regional Medical Center 244-5400
SERVICES CA Emergency Services Office 916-845-8751 916-845-8202 Hazardous Materials 224-4839 800-852-7550 Mental Health 918-7230 Behavioral Health Services 918-7200 841-4100 Crisis Line 800-842-8979 Human Services Department 841-2700 Emergency Hot Line 800-452-3669 841-4100 918-7200 842-7009 Bullying Hotline TEXT CONNECT 741741 Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255 (“talk”) Homeless 530-842-8461 Runaway 1800-runaway (1-800-786-2929) Cyber Bullying 1800-829-0067 District Attorney 311 Fourth Street, Room 204 Yreka, CA 96097
SISKIYOU CO. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES 841-2155 http://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/content/public-safety-links Jason Vela, Dep. Director 841-2155
PACIFIC POWER AND LIGHT 888-221-7070 Report Power Outage 877-548-3768 AMERICAN RED CROSS 244-8000 SALVATION ARMY-Emergency Food 842-7321 DISASTER ASSISTANCE INFO. 800-525-0321 CHEMTREC (Chemical Specific Info.) 800-262-8200 AT&T 866-346-1168 or 611 DUNSMUIR CITY HALL 235-4822 Page 6 Comprehensive School Safety Plan
SAFE INGRESS AND EGRESS
There is one road leading to and away from the school and is to be kept open at all times for emergency vehicles.
Vehicles should only be parked in appropriately marked parking spaces.
Vehicles should not at any time, loading or unloading student/s, block the driveway or in NO PARKING zones
Faculty and Staff are to remain in possession of their keys at all times while on campus.
In case of an emergency all faculty staff must accompany students in school vehicles and staff with them until all are safely released.
All building entrance doors are to remain locked to outside entrance at all times except the main office door and the main front doors.
All parents, visitors, and vendors/solicitors and repair persons must check into the main office upon arrival and departure.
During an emergency situation do not come to the school campus unless instructed to by incident commander.
Primary evacuation route is to the field north of the main building. Alternate routes may be implemented depending on the situation: could include hiking uphill to the power line or downhill to Oak or Willow between main building and Annex building/tennis court. (see map Emergency Evacuation Route)
Rendezvous point will be Dunsmuir Supermarket (Dunsmuir Ave. and Willow Street) unless otherwise noticed.
SAFETY AGREEMENTS IN PLACE
The District shall develop and maintain agreements with the following agencies. And place copies in the portable safety box in the front office. Red Cross Shelter Agreement - Evacuation Site supplies stored in Bus Barn Approved Helicopter Field Landing Agreement Siskiyou County Plan for Expelled Youth Dunsmuir Elementary School City of Dunsmuir Other agencies as necessary
Page 7 Comprehensive School Safety Plan REVIEW SHEET - ACTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION In any situation that may occur the school site may well be a crime scene and everyone needs to take steps to preserve the evidence and to identify potential witnesses. Gather roll sheets or other class records for student accountability. Consider the impact on students and your peers in an emergency situation. Do not release students unless authorized by law enforcement. and to only those listed on the emergency information contact list. There have been situations where attempted kidnappings have occurred during earthquakes and other disasters. ACTIVATE CATAPULT EMS SYSTEM WHEN APPLICABLE.
Lockdown: Threats that trigger an emergency lockdown are potentially life-threatening and variable. A lockdown minimizes access and visibility IF THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE VICINITY. There are two separate lockdown procedures: Basic and Active Shooter. Please review RUN * HIDE * FIGHT protocol. Please keep in mind that there are times when a decision to evacuate may actually put students and staff in harm’s way. If the situation dictates that it is best for students to remain locked down in their classrooms, a LOCKDOWN will be called and an immediate lock down will occur. All doors are to be immediately locked, blinds/curtains drawn and students who are outside are to come indoors. If you hear a verbal/PA command for a LOCKDOWN, obey the verbal/PA commands and lockdown.
Accidents: If an accident happens near campus or if a student or staff member is seriously injured call the office. Identify your exact location. Remain calm and respond to the situation.
Armed Student in Class: Do not confront the student! Do not attempt to retrieve the weapon! Do not restrain or discipline the student! STAY CALM! Wait for law enforcement. Follow Active Shooter procedures.
Bomb Threat: If available, immediately refer to the Bomb Threat Procedures. Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Ask him/her to repeat the message. If the caller does not indicate the location of the bomb or the time of the possible detonation, ask him/her for this information. If possible, have more than one-person listen in on the call. Alert the principal/site administrator. Keep the matter confidential. Immediately complete the “Bomb Threat Checklist”. If you find a suspicious device, immediately contact the principal/site administrator. Anticipate that all students and staff will be evacuated from the danger zone. Be prepared to report the location and an accurate description of the object. If possible, check to see that all doors and windows are open. Expect the police department to examine rooms. Anticipate being asked if you have seen any objects that are out of place or are in places where they do not normally belong, Identify potential witnesses. Please keep in mind that there is a higher probability of an explosion outside of buildings than inside of buildings.
Earthquake: DURING THE QUAKE: At first sign of shaking, you should give the DROP command. If Indoors, everyone should get under a desk or table. If that is not possible, stand next to an inside wall or under an inside doorway. Stay away from computers, televisions, and stacks of books, file cabinets, and other heavy objects. Get as far away from the window(s) as possible. Drop to knees with back to the window(s) and knees together. Clasp one hand firmly behind head, covering neck. Wrap other arm around a table or chair leg. Bury your face in your arms, protecting head. Close eyes tightly. Stay until the earthquake is over. If outdoors, staff should direct students away from buildings, trees, poles and wires. Call DROP command. Everyone should cover as much skin surface as possible, close eyes and cover ears. If students are on the way to or from school, instruct them to stay in the open away from buildings, signs, trees and wires. Do not run. After the quake, continue home or to school. FOLLOWING THE QUAKE, ANTICIPATE AFTER SHOCKS: Anticipate that all students and staff will be evacuated in an orderly manner using pre- planned evacuation routes. All teachers should take roll and note missing students or staff. Students should remain outdoors, in evacuation area, until buildings are declared safe. Be prepared to operate without Police or Fire assistance for an unknown time. Keep in mind (1) the first concern is with physical safety; (2) attention can and should be given to the emotional trauma; (3) everyone will need facts; (4) everyone will need an opportunity to share feelings and experiences; (5) children need to be together with adults, friends or family members; (6) if possible, engage students in activities.
Gang Fight/Riot/Threatening Group: Contact the main office immediately. If there is fighting, do not try to break it up. Identify yourself and issue an order to disperse. Let the law enforcement handle the situation. (For Office Staff): Call 9-9-1-1 and identify Page 8 Comprehensive School Safety Plan your school and exact location. Stay on the phone with police until they arrive. Relay as much information as possible. Who and how many are involved? Specific location of occurrence? Number of wounded? Weapons involved? Any background knowledge of trouble or participants? Treat injured as much as possible. If possible, remove students from the area. Anticipate that a Lock Down: Will be implemented to contain students in the classroom. If students are out of class, instruct them to report to their next period immediately. Do not disturb the fight area. It is a crime scene. Send the name of potential witnesses to the office. Attempt to calm students. Contact the office with any rumors of potential conflicts or fights.
Hostage Situation: Do not use words such as “hostage”, “captives”, or “negotiate”. Stay Calm, No Confrontation, No Challenges, No Heroics. IF A CLASSROOM IS TAKEN HOSTAGE: Obey the suspect's commands. Don't argue or fight. Go into a rest mode. Be passive. Tend to display more restful, sleepy behavior as opposed to being active, Try to calm the suspect and listen to complaints or demands, Once again, do not use words such as “hostage”, “captives”, or “negotiate”. Keep the students calm and don't allow them to agitate the suspect. Ask permission of the suspect in all matters. Make an effort to establish rapport with suspect. Provide your first name. Find out his/her first name and use first names, including the student’s first name, throughout the conversation. If you do not know first names, refer to the hostage(s) as boys, girls, men, women, or students. This will help personalize hostage(s) as people rather than objects. Encourage suspect to release everyone. KEEP ALL RADIOS, TELEVISION SETS, AND COMPUTERS TURNED OFF. If possible and without increasing risk to yourself, minimize any possibility that the suspect can hear or see “NEWS REPORTS.” This could escalate the situation and keeping these devices off may help the situation. Be calm and patient and wait for help. Keep in mind that the average hostage incident lasts approximately six (6) to eight (8) hours and the average barricade incident lasts approximately three (3) hours. “TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE.” Based on the situation and the age of the suspect, anticipate at the point of rescue that all “possible suspects” in the room will be handcuffed by the police department. The police will then make a positive identification of the suspect and release the victims. Anticipate a LOCK DOWN to protect student and staff members in their classrooms/offices.
Rape: Offer the victim care and first aid until authorities arrive. Avoid destroying any evidence. Do not permit the victim to use the restroom until instructed to do so by law enforcement. Wait with the victim until the administrator arrives. Identify potential witnesses. If you talk to the victim prior to law enforcement arriving on the scene, restrict the conversation to immediate medical needs. If discussion occurs on the situation, speak only in general terms. DO NOT DISCUSS THE SPECIFICS of the case. It is better in court that the initial specific statements about the crime are recorded by law enforcement and are not heard second hand with you as the witness. Take steps to protect the victim's identify. Protect the “PRIVACY” and “Rights of Confidentiality” of the student and family. Confer with site administrator regarding contacting Child Protective Services. Follow guidelines regarding Procedures for reporting child abuse.
Shooting: At the first indications of shooting, sound of gunfire, loud cracking, popping, banging noises, windows shattering, glass exploding in classrooms, bullets ricocheting: Instruct students to drop to the ground immediately, face down as flat as possible. If you are within 15-20 feet of a safe position, duck and run for it. Move or crawl away from gunfire, trying to create obstruction between you and the gunfire. IMPORTANT: KEEP IN MIND THAT MANY OBSTRUCTIONS MAY VISUALLY CONCEAL YOU FROM THE GUNFIRE, BUT THEY MAY NOT BE BULLET PROOF AND WILL NOT PROTECT YOU FROM GUNFIRE. Try to get behind or inside a building and stay down. When you reach a relatively safe area, stay down and do not move. Do not peek or raise your head. If possible, call the office from a classroom, or run to the office (only if safe!) to report the situation. Listen for directions from the Police. IF INSIDE CLASSROOM (WITH ASSAILANT OUTSIDE): Duck and cover. Keep students inside. Close and lock the outside door to the classroom. Close the blinds, turn off the lights, and stay on the floor. Call the office (if possible) to report location of the sniper. OFFICE PERSONNEL: Duck and cover on the floor, making phone calls from this position. Keep students out of danger. Consider if a LOCK DOWN should be implemented to contain those students in their classrooms (or not). Call 9-9-1-1. Identify your school site and exact location. As Police are in transit, relay information: Is suspect still on-campus? Where did he/she go? Specific location of occurrence. Number of wounded. Description of all weapon(s), dangerous object(s) and any visible ammunition. Describe suspect(s) if known. LOOK FOR MULTIPLE WEAPONS AND REPORT ALL WEAPONS. Any shots fired? Describe sound and number of shots fired. Keep the P.A. System on to provide instant announcements.
Suicide/Threat: Suicide rarely happens without some warning to someone. Staff and faculty need to take all comments about suicidal thoughts seriously, especially if details of a suicide plan are shared. Verbal Suicide Threat: If a student suggests he/she is thinking about committing suicide in the near future: LISTEN! SHOW YOU CARE! GET HELP! Trust your feelings that this student may be self-destructive. Notify the office immediately. They will contact the counselor and/or school psychologist. Under no circumstances should an untrained person attempt to assess the severity of suicidal risk. The psychologist will notify the student's parent, guardian or other emergency contact. When a Student is Threatening Suicide on Campus and Has a Lethal Weapon Available: Stay with the student. Remain calm. Get vital information if possible. Clear other students from the scene. Assure the student that he or she has done the right thing by talking to you. Get the student to talk. Listen! Listen! Listen! Repeat
Page 9 Comprehensive School Safety Plan back! Speak in a calm low voice. Make a mental note of what the student says. Monitor the student's behavior constantly. Try to get the student to agree to a verbal "no suicide" contract. ("I will not kill myself before talking to a counselor.")
Bullying/Harassment/Sexual Harassment: All harassment is reportable, and there are guidelines per District Policy. Staff needs to take action as appropriate, and follow through with reporting as appropriate and as outlined in BP 5131.2 (Bullying), BP 5141.1 and AR 5141.4 (Harassment). When this happens within the context of an emergency, try to maintain privacy as safety will permit.
Office Check in: All parents, visitors, and vendors/solicitors and repair persons must check into the main office upon arrival and departure.
Power Failure/Blackout: Initial action LOCKDOWN. Evaluation of situation. Communication. Possible evacuation to safe location or release to go home. See full power shutoff guidelines on Page 45
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ACTION CODES Mass panic can be the greatest danger to students. Remain calm and take action based on known facts. If ACTIONS are announced, please follow and refer to appropriate Action Plan.
❖ ACTION LOCKDOWN Active Shooter situation o Immediate Lock Down
❖ ACTION STAND – BY In cases of medical or emotional emergencies or as otherwise needed o Students return to the nearest classroom o Students are to stay in the classroom pending further instructions
❖ ACTION GO HOME Used only if there is the ability and time to get students home safely o Notification of parents/guardians o Dismissal of all classes o Return student by the most expeditious means
❖ ACTION EVACUATE Fire, Threat of Explosion, Bomb Threat o Fire Alarm will sound o Orderly movement of students from inside of building to the field or other safe location if announced
❖ ACTION TAKE COVER Severe Wind Storm o Assemble inside - shelters or building (against an inside wall on floor) o Close windows
❖ ACTION DROP, COVER, HOLD ON (A drop procedure practices shall be held at least once each school semester in secondary schools) Earthquake, Explosion o Find protected/shielded areas of the school building or grounds o Keep back to windows/glass/mirrors o Immediately follow civil defense protection procedures
❖ ACTION DIRECTED TRANSPORTATION o Loading students and staff into school buses, cars, vans - moving from an area of danger to an area of safety
❖ ACTION CONVERT SCHOOL o Dismissal of all classes until crisis has passed *********************************************************************************************
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City of Dunsmuir Audible Emergency Warning System Pattern Codes
1. Single 4 second blast Daily noon test
2. 5 blasts 4 seconds each with 4 second pauses between each blast Fire Department Alert
3. Continuous 1 second blasts with 1 second pauses Evacuation Imminent, tune to local
radio for details
4. Continuous 30 second blasts Alert, tune to local media for information
5. Single 2 second blast Used for testing/Maintenance
Local radio stations for City of Dunsmuir information tune to:
KZRO 100.1 FM KSYC 103.9 KMHC 107.9 FM KMJC 620 AM
Local TV: SMC YCTV Channel 4 & 15
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LOCKDOWN
ACTION: LOCKDOWN
Threats that trigger an emergency lockdown are potentially life-threatening. A lockdown minimizes access and visibility IF THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE VICINITY. There are two separate lockdown procedures that we utilize at DJUHSD.
1. BASIC LOCKDOWN
A basic lock down involves sheltering students, teachers and staff in secure locations. This procedure is to be used in case of power failure/blackout. Teachers and staff lock doors, turn off lights and keep students quiet. Close blinds and curtains and cover windows in doors. Once the doors are secured we do not open the doors for anyone. We also disregard the school bells and fire alarms. Administration and staff all have designated duties and areas for lockdowns. Lockdowns are meant to be quiet. Inform the students to remain quiet and calm during a lockdown. Check e-mails for instructions (Why are we locking down?). In the event that you may need to relay emergency or important information, you may e-mail Ray Kellar at [email protected]. A PA announcement and an e-mail will be sent to end the lockdown OR ESCALATE THE SITUATION.
2. ACTIVE SHOOTER/INTRUDER/VIOLENT INCIDENT LOCKDOWN
An active shooter or hostile intruder threat is the highest level/life threatening threat that may occur. In this situation utilize ACTIVE SHOOTER procedures IN CONJUNCTION WITH BASIC LOCKDOWN PROCDEURES. We may be on lockdown for hours and when we clear the lockdown, law enforcement will go door to door and clear the classrooms. DO not open the door for anyone without a key. Disregard PA announcements.
During Class Time
● Immediately move to the door and check for passing students. Divert as many students as possible into the classroom. ● Lock ALL THE DOORS IN THE BUILDING and barricade with furniture, if possible. ● DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR FOR ANYONE Law Enforcement and/or Site Administrator will use keys to unlock door ● Close blinds/curtains and turn off lights. If door has a window, cover with a pre-cut piece of heavy black construction paper or the black magnetic sheeting. ● Instruct students to stay quiet and out of sight. Relocate against the ‘Safe Wall,” the wall least visible to the outside and most out of the line of fire.
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● Turn off television, LCD projector, document camera, etc. The room should be dark and quiet. ● Control all cell phone activity (NO outgoing or incoming calls) ● If safe to do so, locate emergency packet and attendance roster. Remove staff ID placard and put it on. ● If safe to do so, take attendance and document on appropriate form. ● Remain in the classroom or secured area until further instructions are provided by Site Administrator or Law Enforcement. ● If anyone is injured or wounded inside the room, and it is safe to do so, alert 9-911 of the nature and severity of the injury or injuries. Use classroom phone, cell phone, or internet. Only in the event that all available channels of communication are disabled and the injury is life threatening, slide Red Cross placard (found in the emergency packet) under the door. ● Do not call office to ask questions; incident Command will send out periodic updates. ● Maintain order in all areas of shelter or assembly and await the arrival of Law Enforcement. Be ready for 2-4 hour wait.
Outside Class Time
● Move students to nearest available safe location, without drawing attention. If doors are locked, continue to look for a safe area. Consider moving students off-campus if that seems safest option ● Do not chase students that run. Let them go. ● Do not go into rooms that cannot be secured and offer no way out. ● If sheltering in a room and it is safe to do so, contact Incident Commander to document your whereabouts as well as any students/staff under your supervision. ● If sheltering in a room, follow procedures for LOCKDOWN DURING CLASS TIME.
PE/Activity Class
● Gather students together and organize into and orderly formation. ● As part of LOCKDOWN procedures, the class will evacuate off-campus to a pre-determined off- site evacuation location. ● Follow pre-arranged evacuation route to evacuation location. ● Upon arrival at the pre-arranged location, take attendance. ● By radio communication or cell phone, contact site Incident Commander to report class location and any absent or missing students. ● Maintain order in all areas of shelter or assembly. Do not release students to parent/guardian unless instructed by Incident Commander. ● Wait for another ACTION announcement or, if ALL CLEAR announcement is issued, return to building and normal class routine.
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FIRE ALARM EVACUATION PROCEDURES ACTION: LOCKDOWN EVALUATE EVACUATE
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
If you see a fire or smoke, or if the fire alarm sounds:
● Immediately pull the fire alarm if it hasn't already sounded. ● Go to a safe location and call 9-911. ● Give a name, address, and details of fire emergency.
When the fire alarm sounds, all students and staff are to immediately LOCKDOWN the building.
LOCKDOWN – EVALUATE - EVACUATION PROCEDURES
You hear the alarm – LOCKDOWN – WAIT FOR FUTHER INSTRUCTIONS After evaluation, then EVACUATE ● Elevators are not to be used during a fire alarm - use the stairs ● Follow designated exit routes which are posted in each classroom ● If the designated exit way is blocked, go to the nearest available exit. ● If the alarm sounds between classes, use the nearest available exit. ● The last person out of the room shall verify that the room is empty and close the door ● If the teacher is in the room he/she should be the last one out of the room ● Teachers should take their roll books in order to take roll at the evacuation site. ● The doors are to be closed but unlocked. ● Go to the outside court by the field. Keep the roadway clear for emergency vehicles. ● Assist special needs persons as necessary. ● Teachers are to have their students together with them and take roll. ● Teachers should stress to students that evacuations are to be conducted in a brisk, quiet, and orderly manner. ● Teachers should notify the Administration or the fire fighters immediately if anyone is unaccounted for and advise of their last known location.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
● The fire alarm system is not to be silenced unless approved by the Fire Department (or the Administration in the case of a drill). ● No one is to reenter the building until fire officials (or administration in the case of a drill) give their approval.
Treat a drill as if it were a true emergency.
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION MAP
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CATAPULT EMS WORKFLOW CHART
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DRILLS
Fire Drills, Lockdown Drills and Earthquake Drills are held every semester
Lockdown Training is provided through ALICE for all students and staff.
The Evacuation plan shown in the Safety Plan shall be utilized, however, the Principal may elect to bar exit from a certain door simulating the location of a threat and to force creative evacuation.
Teachers shall be prepared to select alternate exits and shall direct their classes to these exits whenever the designated escape route is blocked. Teachers shall assemble their class at a safe location. The Safety officer shall ascertain that no student remains in the building. A record of each drill and is on file with the office of the Superintendent. A record of the trainings is on file with the Superintendent.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
ACTION: STAND BY
Life Threatening
● Call 9-911 ▪ Be able to answer questions ▪ Follow Instructions ▪ Do not hang up ▪ Stay Calm
● Contact office ● Action STAND BY ● Secure field as landing zone if Life Flight is needed. ● Follow Red Cross emergency action principles until EMT or Ambulance arrives. ● If this is a major influenza outbreak or other pandemic, follow the protocol of the Pandemic Plan that was appended to the Risk Management Plan and is available on the School District website at http://dunsmuirhigh.k12.ca.us/District/Other- ReportsPlans/index.html. ● If this is an allergic reaction emergency, there are Epi Pens located in the Auditorium by the AEB cabinet.
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EARTHQUAKE/VOLCANIC ACTION
ACTION: DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON
A drop procedure practice should be held at least once each school semester in secondary schools.
Protect yourself in the safest place possible without having to move far, no matter your limitations, you need to protect yourself as best as possible. The more limitations you have the more important it is to create safe spaces for yourself.
Do not try to get out of the building during an earthquake! Most people are injured by other people or falling debris as they try to exit buildings during the shaking.
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR.
● DROP under a piece of furniture (desk or table) or against an inside wall. (Before the earthquake knocks you down) Stay away from windows, book cases and other object that could fall.
● COVER under a desk or table if possible and protect your head and neck with one arm/hand. Stay there until shaking stops. Keep backs towards windows/glass/mirrors.
● HOLD ON to a desk or furniture leg to keep it from shifting or uncovering you until the shaking completely stops.
IF YOU ARE OUTDOORS, move to a clear area away from trees, signs, buildings, power lines.
SIDEWALK NEAR BUILDING, get into the building’s doorway to protect from falling debris.
DRIVING, slowly pull over to the side of road and avoid overpasses, power lines Stay in the vehicle.
KITCHEN, move away from refrigerator, stove and overhead cupboards.
AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE, BE PREPARED FOR AFTER SHOCKS PLAN WHERE YOU WILL TAKE COVER WHEN THESE OCCUR
FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
● If you have difficulty getting safely to the floor on your own during the shaking. Stay as low as possible; protect your head and neck, moving away from windows or other items that can fall on you. ● If in a recliner or bed, do not try to move during the shaking. Stay where you are until the shaking stops. 20
● If in a wheelchair, lock your wheels and remain seated until the shaking stops. ● Always protect your head and neck with your arms, a pillow, a book or whatever is available.
Once the shaking stops
● Check yourself for injury and stay close to and aware of the safe spaces in your environment. ● Be prepared for aftershocks. ● Look around for hazards (broken glass, objects in your way and fallen wires, etc.) ● Evacuate only if necessary, otherwise stay where you are and shelter in place. ● If told to evacuate, follow directions immediately.
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FIRE - STRUCTURE/WILDLAND
ACTION: LOCKDOWN – EVALUATE - EVACUATE
Fire Within School Building: Pull the nearest fire alarm box.
If you have been trained and it is safe to do so, you may attempt to extinguish a fire with the portable fire extinguisher. If you have not been trained you must evacuate to a safe location. Each building and each room has a fire extinguisher that is checked and serviced monthly and is on a yearly maintenance plan.
In the event a fire is detected within a school building, the following will be accomplished:
● Sound the school fire alarm. This will automatically implement Action LOCKDOWN. EVACUATE when notified to do so. Walk - do not run. ● Accompany your class to the designated location for safety of yourself and your students.
Use the route which is listed first. Evacuation routes are posted in each room. Use the alternate route only if the regular route is blocked. Make sure the students in each of your classes know the primary and alternate routes from their room within the first week of school.
IN CASE A HALLWAY IS BLOCKED BY FIRE OR SMOKE, THE TEACHER MUST SELECT AN ALTERNATE ROUTE. TAKE YOUR TIME. KEEP CALM SO AS NOT TO PANIC THE STUDENTS.
● Person discovering fire notify local Fire Department - Dial 9-911 ● Notify the Office that you have contacted 9-911. ● Maintain control of students at a safe distance from the fire and fire- fighting equipment. ● Fight incipient fires without endangering life. Faculty and staff are not fire fighters, their first duty is to secure safety for their students. Follow the directions of emergency personnel. ● Keep access roads open for emergency vehicles. Keep students away from fire lanes. ● Take roll. Notify emergency personnel on the scene if you suspect someone may be trapped inside the building. ● Notify utility companies of a break, or suspected break.
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● The principal will determine whether Action GO HOME, or any further action should be implemented. ● Secure building/s. Students and staff should not return to the school until Fire Department officials declare the area safe. ● Provide damage assessment/injuries to School District/County Schools Emergency Operations Center.
Fire Near School
● Determine the need to execute ACTION EVACUATE
● Determine whether the students and staff should leave the school grounds. ● If appropriate, take action to evacuate the building/s and, if necessary, the area. ● With the school staff, maintain control of the students at a safe distance from the fire. ● Take Roll.
● Determine whether ACTION DIRECTED
TRANSPORTATION or any further action should be implemented. ● Coordinate transportation requirements with available resources and individual mobility needs. ● Students and staff should not return to the school until Fire Department officials declare the area safe.
** Note: The District adopted a Public Safety Power Shutoff Plan that includes additional protocols that should be implemented if power is shut off in advance of a wildfire. See the DHS website at http://dunsmuirhigh.k12.ca.us/District/Other- ReportsPlans/index.html.
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FLOOD/MUDSLIDE/DAM BREACH
ACTION: TBD based on immediate need – see below
● Current weather conditions provide you information if an emergency condition may or may not exist: flood or mudslide where the school is located. Any information that is available in advance and special instructions will be issued as the need arises.
● If information is received that the Box Canyon dam or the dam above the school has been severely damaged, flooding may be imminent.
● Warning:
Method Co. Director of Emergency Services or other authority How Received Telephone – from Emergency Alert System
● The EXTENT of the flood and the TIME before it arrives will dictate the course of action to be taken. The principal may initiate the following emergency actions:
▪ GO HOME
▪ EVACUATE
▪ DIRECTED TRANSPORTATION
▪ Provide care for students at school.
▪ CONVERT SCHOOL.
▪ Coordinate actions with County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
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SEVERE WIND STORM
ACTION: TAKE COVER
Warning From Superintendent/Principal or designee
● The U.S. Weather Bureau can usually forecast sever windstorms with a high degree of accuracy. If time and conditions permit, Action GO HOME may be implemented prior to an emergency. However, if high winds develop during school hours with little or no warning, the following emergency actions will be accomplished:
▪ Implement Action TAKE COVER.
▪ Students and staff should be assembled inside shelters or buildings.
▪ Close windows and blinds and all doors, including the garages.
▪ Remain near an inside wall on the floor if possible.
▪ If time permits, take in or secure trash cans, tables, etc. which are outside and could be flying objects of debris.
▪ Avoid auditoriums and other structures with large roof spans.
▪ Evacuate classrooms bearing full force of winds.
▪ Keep tuned to a local radio station for latest advisory information.
▪ Take roll.
▪ Notify utility companies of any breaks, or suspected breaks, if possible.
▪ Gather damage assessment/injuries information.
● ** Note: The District adopted a Public Safety Power Shutoff Plan that includes additional protocols that should be implemented if power is shut off. See the DHS website at http://dunsmuirhigh.k12.ca.us/District/Other-ReportsPlans/index.html.
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CHEMICAL ACCIDENT/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Inside/Outside (Also refer to the Employee Risk Management Plan-Keenan)
ACTION: LOCKDOWN – TURN OFF ALL HVAC UNITS Wait until further instructions. TBD based on immediate need - see below
Chemical accidents of disaster magnitude would include tank truck accidents, railway accidents or an accident in a classroom or other school facility involving large quantities of toxic gases/materials. Should such an accident endanger the students or staff, the following will be accomplished.
● Outside - Warning of a chemical accident is usually received from the Fire or Sheriff’s Departments or from O.E.S. officials when such an accident occurs within ½ mile of a school or 1000' if acutely hazardous threatening the safety of the students and staff. We will be advised of necessary/appropriate action.
● Inside – Teacher/Staff/Immediate on site personnel in the location involved should evacuate students immediately to a safe location.
• Determine the need to implement which ACTION PLAN depending on if the accident is inside or outside. • Proceed with appropriate ACTION. • If appropriate to leave the building, move upwind, uphill, upstream -- to avoid fumes. Route if needed up the hillside to the power lines and follow until reaching north Dunsmuir. If alternate route is needed it will be announced. • With the school staff, maintain control of the students at a safe distance. • Render First Aid as necessary. • Notify Sheriff and Fire Department if not already on scene. • Secure Scene and deny entry. • Teachers will take roll of their students. If any students are missing, notify on-scene Incident Commander. • The Superintendent/Principal or designee will direct other action required. • Follow the directions of the on-scene Incident Commander. • Students and staff should not return to the school until the official in charge declares the area safe. • Gather damage assessment/injuries information. 26
EXPLOSION OR THREAT OF EXPLOSION
ACTION: LOCKDOWN – Wait until further instructions. TBD based on immediate need - see below
In the event of an explosion at the school or the threat of an explosion such as those caused by leaking gas within a school building, the following will be accomplished:
● Explosion
▪ Command DROP is given.
▪ If the explosion occurred within a building, or threatened a building, the teachers should immediately implement Action EVACUATE.
▪ Sound the school fire alarm.
▪ Move to an area of safety and maintain control of students.
▪ Render first aid as necessary.
▪ Notify the Fire Department and the Siskiyou Co. Sheriff’s office - dial 9-911
▪ Fight incipient fires without endangering life.
▪ Take roll.
▪ Notify utility companies of a break, or suspected break.
▪ The Superintendent/Principal or designee will direct further action as required.
▪ Students and staff should not return to the school until Incident Commander officials declare the area safe.
● Threat of explosion
▪ Sound the school fire alarm. This will automatically implement Action EVACUATE.
▪ Follow procedures under Explosion.
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BOMB THREAT ACTION: LOCKDOWN – EVALUATE - EVACUATE
All bomb threats must be taken seriously and carefully analyzed. The bomb report should be treated as genuine until investigated and until a search of the school has been completed. Begin your decision-making process by gathering as much information about the bomb report as possible.
Remain calm during the situation. A clear head will always prevail and you will be able to provide the most accurate and life saving information required to stop a potential threat.
In the event of a threat within the school, the following procedure will be as follows:
Phone threats received: HIT RECORD KEY ON PHONE ● The person receiving the call should elicit as much information from the caller as possible. Keep the caller on the phone as long as possible and do not hang up even after the caller does.
• If a student is answering the phones, have an adult take the call if time permits. • Discuss this matter only with administrators to ensure that misinformation does not cause panic
● Write down the caller ID number and the exact time of the call. Write down everything the caller said. Make an educated guess as to the callers sex, age, race, and accent. Identify any background noises
● Signal someone nearby to alert the building administrator or designee
Bomb Threat Information - will be reviewed periodically with all office staff and aides.
• Where is the bomb? (Building, location) • What time is it set to go off? What will cause it to explode? • What kind of a bomb is it? What does it look like? • Who set the bomb? Why was it set? What is your name? • How old are you? Where do you live? Where are you now? • What is your name? What is your address?
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• Background noise - music, conversation, typing, cars, machinery, etc.
Warning Never threaten the caller or be disrespectful. This could anger the caller making the threat and cause potential harm or force the caller to hang up on you.
E-mail Threat:
● Do Not delete the message
Written Threat:
● Handle the note as minimally as possible
Sound the school fire alarm. This will automatically implement Action LOCKDOWN- EVALUATE - EVACUATE. Keep calm.
● Visually check as you leave to see if you see anything unusual.
● Caution all personnel against picking up any strange object. It could be a bomb.
● Dial 9-911 and report.
● Students and staff need to remain evacuated and in place until appropriate public agency personnel arrives and give other instructions.
● The Superintendent/Principal and other designees may assist in a search of the building(s) after members of the appropriate agency(ies) have arrived.
● Actual removal of the bomb will be left to the appropriate agency.
● An all-clear signal will be announced and verified when it is determined the area is safe.
● Students and staff should not return to the school until the official in charge declares the school safe.
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PERSONAL EMERGENCIES (BULLYING, HARASSMENT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, AND CHILD ABUSE)
ACTION: STAND BY if it is determined an action is needed
Isolate Victim for privacy and confidentiality in a safe place.
Refer to appropriate Board Policy
Initiate appropriate action.
Communicate with others as appropriate
Bullying, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Child Abuse (sexual and otherwise) are not typically thought of as threats on the scale of a bomb threat, fire or earthquake, etc. that can damage the entire building. They can escalate, however, to Emotional Crises (see below) if not mitigated, and in turn result in actions that can affect the entire student body. For that reason, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies in place to protect the physical and emotional health of all students and staff, including, among others, policies against bullying (BP 5131.2), non- discrimination/harassment (BP & AR 5145.3), and sexual harassment (BP & AR 4119.11, 4219.11, 4319.11). Refer to policies that apply to each situation. They, along with various other safety policies, are included later in this document, included the procedure for reporting child abuse. Additionally, all staff at the school are “Mandated Reporters” and must file reports with authorities whenever child abuse is suspected. See Page #5 for Emergency Support Phone Numbers.
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EMOTIONAL CRISIS (CONTROLLED EVENT)
ACTION: STAND BY if it is determined an action is needed
Staff and faculty need to take all comments about suicidal seriously. Your immediate response should be to LISTEN! SHOW YOU CARE! GET HELP!
Provide a safe and confidential place for the student to talk. Validate and reflect the thoughts and feelings of the student. Contact the office or designated support administrator immediately to initiate the school's suicide prevention intervention plan. When a student is identified by a peer, educator or other source as potentially suicidal — i.e., verbalizes thoughts about suicide, presents overt risk factors such as agitation or intoxication, an act of self-harm occurs, or expresses or otherwise shows signs of suicidal ideation — the student shall be seen by a school-employed mental health professional, such as a school psychologist, school counselor, school social worker, within the same school day to assess risk and facilitate referral if necessary. Educators shall also be aware of written threats and expressions about suicide and death in school assignments. Such incidents require immediate referral to the appropriate school-employed mental health professional. If there is no mental health professional available, a designated staff member (e.g., school nurse or administrator) shall address the situation according to district protocol until a mental health professional is brought in. Do not let the student go home without a safety and support plan in place.
afsp.org/ModelSchoolPolicy
Definition – There are many triggers and causes that may bring someone to an emotional crisis; including but not limited to: rape, bullying, stress, personal issues, sudden, drastic changes in someone’s personal life such as the death of a friend or family member, the onset of a pandemic or other extreme situation, or in the environment such as extreme weather or natural disasters; and can result in emotional overload and overwhelming feelings of helplessness. The outward effects that someone demonstrates are related to the severity of the crisis and the person’s capacity for coping with personal troubles. It’s important not to minimize crisis-related behaviors or assume they are something that can be corrected easily. Solutions require external support from friends, family members and qualified practitioners.
● The staff member who learns of the threat will locate the individual and arrange for or provide constant adult supervision. ● Secure any weapons or other items of concern. ● Respect confidentiality. ● The above-mentioned staff member will immediately inform the principal/designee. ● The principal/designee will involve student services/counseling staff, school nurse practitioner or other trained mental health professional in their absence.
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● The appropriate staff or approved agency provider will determine risk and intervention needed by interviewing the student, and gathering appropriate supportive documentation from teachers or others who witnessed the threat.
The principal/designee will:
● Contact the parent/guardian, apprise them of the situation and make recommendations. Most often it is the person conducting the interview who contacts the parent/guardian. ● Put all recommendations in writing to the parent/guardian. This may be through certified mail, email delivery confirmation, a parent/signature “sign off” of recommendations sent home to be returned the next day or other approved communication procedure.] ● Mail the recommendation through certified mail if there is any question or doubt of the parent/guardian receiving the recommendations. ● Maintain a file copy of the letter in a secure and appropriate location. If the student is known to be currently in counseling, the principal/designee will attempt to inform their treatment provider of what occurred and the actions taken.
Note: If a threat is made outside of class time, and no school Administration are available, see EMERGENCY CONTACTS as appropriate. Inform the principal of the incident and actions taken. Note: The District has adopted a Suicide Prevention Plan, which is available on the DHS website at http://dunsmuirhigh.k12.ca.us/District/Other-ReportsPlans/index.html.
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HOSTAGE
ACTION: See below for appropriate ACTION
A hostage situation is any situation in which a person or persons are forced to stay in one location by one or more individuals. Weapons are usually in the possession of the hostage taker(s) and hostages are threatened with some degree of bodily harm should they not comply with the directives of the hostage taker(s). Certain demands are usually made of outside officials in return for the release of the hostages.
All hostage situations are dangerous events.
Principal The principal or designated individual will assume command of the situation until the arrival of the Siskiyou County Sheriff Department. Campus Staff should work closely with the principal/administrative head/designee to ensure that this plan of action is safely achieved. School radios should be utilized when it is established that the hostage taker does not have one. If he does, radios should not be used.
Lockdown Appropriate actions should be taken to isolate the hostage taker and the victims that may be under his/her control. It is important that no additional individuals be exposed to the hostage taker.
Evacuation If the situation is contained, immediately evacuate the rest of the building and ensure that egress of students and personnel is done in a manner that they do not go near the area controlled by the hostage taker. All individuals should proceed to a designated evacuation location directed by the Innocent Commander.
Re-entry Ensure that no individuals enter or re-enter the building.
Contact 9-911 Immediately have a staff member contact 9-911 and give all available information to the dispatcher who will relay the information. Ensure that the caller remains on the line with the 9- 911 dispatcher until the Sheriff Department actually arrives at the scene. This will ensure that accurate, detailed information is relayed to responding officers and school officials can respond to requests of the police department.
Media The Principal or PIO will handle all press matters as well as the dissemination of information to students and parents at the scene.
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TACTICAL RESPONSES TO CRIMINAL INCIDENTS
ACTION: LOCKDOWN – EVALUATE - EVACUATE
See
Explosion Page 28
Bomb Threat Page 28
Active Shooter. Page 36
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ACTIVE SHOOTER
If you find yourself involved in an active shooter situation, remain calm and call 9-911 as soon as possible.
In general, how you respond to an active shooter will be dictated by the specific circumstances of the encounter. Because active shooter situations are often over within 10-15 minutes, before law enforcements arrives on the scene, individuals must prepare both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation.
An active shooter or armed intruder on school property involves one or more individual’s intent on causing physical harm and/or death to students and staff. Such intruders may also possess a gun, a knife, a bomb or other harmful device. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. An Active Shooter or armed intruder will result in law enforcement and other safety and emergency services responding to the scene as quickly as possible.
Once law enforcement arrives, it is critical to follow the instructions of, and cooperate with, law enforcement officers. The Superintendent/Principal or designee will be relieved by a law enforcement official as soon as possible. The law enforcement official will now be the Incident Commander with complete jurisdiction over the scene. The school is a crime scene and will require a thorough search and processing.
Notification to the building occupants will be made using all available safe means. Notification shall provide any information regarding the on-going situation that will assist the building occupants in making a good decision as to their best survival response option.
Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect life. Remain calm.
RUN: Evacuate If Possible ● If there is considerable distance between you and the gunfire/armed person, quickly move away from the sound of the gunfire/armed person. If the gunfire/armed person is in your building and it is safe to do so, run out of the building and move far away until you are in a secure place to hide. ● If the gunfire/armed person is outside the building use lockdown procedures. ● Leave your belongings behind. ● Keep your hands visible to law enforcement. ● Take others with you, but do not stay behind because others will not go. ● Do not attempt to move wounded. ● Call 9-9-911 when it is safe to do so. Do not assume that someone else has reported the incident. The information that you are able to provide law enforcement may be critical, e.g. number of shooters, physical description and identification, number and type(s) of weapons, and location of the shooter. See “Calling 9-911”.
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HIDE: Hide silently in as safe a place as possible ● If the shooter is in close proximity and you cannot evacuate safely, hide in an area out of the armed person’s view. Use lockdown procedures. ● Choose a hiding place with thicker walls and fewer windows, if possible. ● Divert students into the classroom. ● Lock doors and barricade with furniture, if possible. ● Turn off lights ● Silence phones and turn off other electronics. ● Close windows, shades and blinds, and avoid being seen from outside the room, if possible. ● Cover window in door. ● Do not call the office for information. ● If you are outdoors and cannot RUN safely, find a place to hide that will provide protection from gunfire such as a brick wall, large trees or buildings. ● Be ready for a 2-4 hour wait. ● Remain in place until an officer unlocks the door with a key.
FIGHT: Take action to disrupt or incapacitate the shooter ● As a last resort, fight. If you cannot evacuate or hide safely and only when your life is in imminent danger, take action. ● Attempt to incapacitate or disrupt the actions of the shooter. ● Act with as much physical aggression as possible toward the shooter. ● Use items in your area such as fire extinguishers or chairs. ● Throw items at the shooter if possible. ● Call 9-911 when it is safe to do so.
Immediately after an incident: ● Wait for Local Law Enforcement officers to assist you out of the building, if inside. ● Do not release student unless directed to do so by law enforcement. ● When law enforcement arrives, students and employees must display empty hands with open palms. Note: ● Understand that gunfire may sound artificial. Assume that any popping sound is gunfire. ● If there are two or more persons in the same place when a violent incident begins, you should spread out in the room to avoid offering the aggressor an easy target. ● Be mindful that violent attacks can involve any type of weapon, not just a gun. Knives, blunt objects, physical force or explosives can be just as deadly as a gun. The suggested actions provided here are applicable in any violent encounter. ● Plan ahead: Visualize possible escape routes, including physically accessible routes for students and staff with disabilities and others with limited mobility. ● Off-site pre-determined location Dunsmuir Community Building. (If an alternate location is needed it will be announced) ● Do not release students to parents or guardians unless directed to do so by law enforcement. 36
CALLING 9-911 "This is Dunsmuir High School; we have an active shooter on campus, gunshots fired." ● If you were able to see the offender(s), give a description of their sex, race, clothing, type of weapon(s), location last observed, direction of travel, and identity - if known. ● If you observed any victims, give a description of the location and number of victims. ● If you observed any suspicious devices (improvised explosive devices), provide the location observed and a description. ● If you heard any explosions, provide a description and location.
Initial responding officers at an active shooter scene will bypass the injured. Rescue teams will follow the initial officers to treat and remove any injured persons. Staff and students remain as calm as possible and do the following: ● Follow all instructions. ● Drop any items in your hands ● Raise hands and spread fingers until instructed to do differently ● Keep hands visible at all times and avoid quick movements towards officers ● Do not grab onto officers for safety ● Avoid pointing, screaming yelling ● Do not ask officers questions while evacuating
Staff and students will be held by law enforcement until the situation is under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned.
PROCEDURES FOLLOWING INCIDENT ● After the active shooter or armed intruder(s) has been subdued, the School Incident Commander/Principal in consultation with the law enforcement Incident Commander will pronounce an all clear and evacuation and relocation to an alternate site for family reunification. ● If staff or students are injured, assist them out of the building to the nearest emergency medical personnel. ● The Superintendent or designee will request bus transportation or alternate transportation to the relocation site. ● The Superintendent or designee will activate the communications plan to deal with media and parent notification protocols, and direct parents to go to the relocation site. ● The Superintendent or designee will activate the crisis response team and active MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALING procedures and/or notify area mental health agencies to provide counseling and mental health services at the relocation site. ● The Superintendent or designee will debrief appropriate school personnel. ● The Superintendent or designee, in consultation with law enforcement officials, will determine when the school can resume normal activities and communicate the information to parents and the public
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FALLEN AIRCRAFT
ACTION: TBD depending on situation and location
If an aircraft falls on or near the school, endangering students and staff, the following will be accomplished:
● The Superintendent/Principal or designee will determine which Action, if any, should be implemented. Where necessary, teachers will take immediate action for the safety of students without waiting for directions.
● All students and staff will be kept at a safe distance allowing for possible explosion.
● If appropriate, take action to evacuate the area.
● Notify local Fire Department (9-911). If possible, state whether aircraft is military, commercial, or a private plane.
● Notify Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office.
● Maintain control of students. If any students are missing, notify on-scene fire chief.
● The Superintendent/Principal or designee will direct further action as required.
● Students and staff should not return to the school until the officials in charge declares the area safe.
● Gather damage assessments/injuries information.
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WAR
ACTION: TBD depending on immediate situation
STRATEGIC WARNING
Description and Meaning
This is a notification that enemy-initiated hostilities may be imminent. ● Dissemination will be by news media - radio, television, and newspapers. ● No public warning devices will be sounded. ● No estimate can be made of the duration of a STRATEGIC WARNING condition. ● The warning time may vary from several hours to several days.
The following will be accomplished
● Implement Action GO HOME. ● Take the necessary steps to close the school. ● Notify the County Office when this has been accomplished.
ALERT SIGNAL ATTACK PROBABLE
● Announcement of an EMERGENCY ACTION NOTIFICATION (Implement Emergency Alert System). ● Indicates confirmed information received that an attack by hostile forces against the North American continent is anticipated. No further information available ● Dissemination • 3 to 5 minute steady blast on a public warning devise. • Monitor Radio Receivers, EAS Station. ● The Civil Defense Plan establishes the following procedure in the event the ALERT SIGNAL IS sounded. • Turn on the radio for information and instructions. The local station which is part of the Emergency Broadcast System is Station 103.9 FM. ● Take one of the following actions, as directed: • Prepare for an attack until TAKE COVER is heard. • Implement Action TAKE COVER. Take the best possible shelter. • Implement Action DIRECTED TRANSPORTATION. * Coordinate transportation requirements with local resources.
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• The Civil Defense Plan sets forth an automatic response to the ALERT SIGNAL. It may be any of the actions listed in above. Specify the action to be taken by the school if an enemy attack occurs during school hours.
TAKE COVER SIGNAL ATTACK IMMINENT
Description and Meaning
Attack Imminent.
● Receipt of warning from the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) through the Office of Civil Defense Warning System. ● Confirmed information that hostile forces have been detected and are committed to an attack against the North American continent. ● Confirmed information that an allied nation or a United States territory or possession has been attached with nuclear weapons. ● Confirmed information that an attack has taken place within the North American Continent. ● Dissemination • 3 minute warbling, or series of short blasts, on a public warning devise. • Monitor Radio Receiver, EAS Station.
The following will be accomplished
● Execute Action TAKE COVER
• Turn on the battery-operated AM radio and tune to the local station that is part of the Emergency Alert System for official information and instructions. The local station which is part of the Emergency Alert System is Station 103.9 FM. • Take precautions to minimize the possibility of persons being stuck by flying objects such as glass and venetian blinds. • Make contact with appropriate authorities (Siskiyou County O.E.S.) if the shelter has shortwave radio. • Take roll. • Plan quite recreational activities that will relieve tension. • Remain in the shelter until other action is advised or directed by competent authority. 40
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER OR ATTACK
ACTION: TBD based on the immediate need
Animal Ethics: Avoid cruelty to animals at all times.
CALL 9-911 if attacked.
Report a wildlife incident: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/WIR/Default.aspx
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CAMPUS SAFETY: Garbage is not to be left outside unprotected. Outside trash cans are to be emptied into the dumpster daily. The dumpster is to be kept closed and secured at all times. If it is impossible to secure the garbage in the dumpsters, it is to be kept bagged and secure in the garage until the dumpster is accessible.
Bears, cougars, wild dogs and other large mammals are a fact of life in our area. Human and wildlife conflict can take on many dimensions, from garden or trash damage to attacks on humans.
Animals are naturally afraid of humans, unless they habituated to humans or associate them with food. Any animal is capable of inflicting a nasty injury or of killing a human.
● Keep food away from wildlife, DO NOT feed wild animals ● Keep a safe distance from wildlife • If you are close enough that the animal’s behavior changes at all (even turning to look at you) then back off immediately. ● Be aware of potentially dangerous situations • High Risk Places: streams and other bodies of water, places animals might look for food • High Risk Times: cornered, mating, protecting offspring, protecting killed prey, sunrise and sunset ● When you see one animal, others are probably nearby
Before going into the forested areas of the campus, be prepared:
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DO NOT enter these areas of the campus without letting the main office know your plans before venturing off, and when you plan to return DO NOT approach or harass any animals that you encounter DO NOT disturb or investigate any potential habitat you may encounter
BEARS
Bears are versatile foragers rather than pure hunters; they are less likely to want to eat you and much more likely to want to eat your food. But regardless they are big, extremely strong animals that can easily maul an adult.
● Make noise to avoid startling a bear and to prevent yourself from getting between a mother and her cubs.
● If you see a bear: o Back off slowly or keep your distance and make noise to avoid startling the bear. o Talk with a calm voice o Raise your arms above your head to appear larger o NEVER turn your back on the bear and run o DO NOT climb a tree
● If a bear charges o Either stand your ground or curl into a fetal position to appear non-threatening
DEER
Deer are wild animals and must be observed from a safe distance to avoid serious injury. As with any wild animal, deer can become aggressive, irritable and highly protective of their young. If they are carefully watching you and appear “jumpy” when you move, you are too close. o Don’t be aggressive. Talk softy o Move away slowly o Climb a tree o If they charge it is likely they will not chase you very far
MOUNTAIN LION
Lions are primarily nocturnal, but have been seen in broad daylight. o Make noise to avoid surprising a lion o DO NOT run o Talk calmly, avert your gaze, stand tall, and back away o If attacked, act aggressively o DO NOT crouch and DO NOT turn away
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o Lions may be scared away by being struck with rocks or sticks, or by being kicked or hit
SNAKES
Most snakes prefer to avoid people. Some venomous species can be deadly.
o Wear protective shoes/boots o Pay attention to where you put your feet o Keep your ears open, listen for rattle o NEVER pick up, harm, or kill a snake o If you see one, freeze, notify the supervisor, back away slowly, and move on
If you are bitten, get help as soon as possible CALL 9-911
o DO NOT try to suck out the poison o DO NOT apply a tourniquet o DO NOT cut the skin to try to drain out the venom o DO rest and be calm o DO place the bitten part of the body lower than the rest of the body o DO set it so it is immobile, move as little as possible o DO, if possible take a picture of the snake, DO NOT try to catch it
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POWER OUTAGE
ACTION:– EVALUATE -
Refer to District-adopted a Public Safety Power Shutoff Plan that includes protocols that should be implemented if power is shut off. See the DHS website at http://dunsmuirhigh.k12.ca.us/District/Other-ReportsPlans/index.html.
This may be a planned outage or an emergency outage. See matrix and portions of the plan below for quick reference
A Public Safety Power Shutoff will most probably result from weather conditions affecting the electrical system in areas defined by the CPUC as Tier 2 (Elevated) or Tier 3 (Extreme) risk areas (see map CPUC Fire-Threat Map final.pdf). Dunsmuir is situated in an area that is designated largely as Tier 2 Elevated Risk of Fire Threat, with isolated areas of Tier 3, Extreme Fire Threat, per a map adopted by the CPIC January 19, 2018. Pacific Power (PacifiCorp) states that 72 Hour advance notice is the goal during a pandemic situation.1 Electrical power utilities have indicated that the notification window period can vary from no notice to 48 hours per PSPS. Subsequently, school emergency planners should have the following considerations in place:
PSPS Preparation – Decision Matrix & Considerations
The Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District PSPS school closure decision matrix includes a decision point to contact the county superintendent and the county office of emergency services manager to communicate the district’s decision and contingencies, and has been formulated utilizing the following considerations:
Decision to close the entire district, or specifically the affected school sites (depending on district size). Determination of whether school is the safest place for students during a PSPS. If so, what type of program to offer (reduced day, regular day). Student safety traveling to/from school in the event of a mid-day PSPS. This will be determined by the Maintenance Operations and Transportation coordinator, with input from the Superintendent/Principal and any public service announcements that have been received. Student transportation during a mid-day PSPS. Student/parent reunification during a mid-day PSPS. Student/parent/staff communication during a mid-day PSPS via the Alert System, Website and TV and Radio public service announcements. Any previous J-13 waivers for ADA and/or instructional minutes. Availability of remaining “emergency days” on district’s academic calendar. Consideration for after-school events/programs (Drama, Robotics, Sports, etc.) will be decided by the Superintendent/Principal and the Board of Trustees President.
1 PacificCorp 2020 Wildfire Mitigation and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Preparation, May 2020, pg.19 44
Impacts to fire suppression alarms and water supply system. There are no impacts to the water and wastewater systems. The Superintendent/Principal or his/her designee shall contact the County Office of Emergency Services manager to communicate the district’s decision and contingencies.
No-Notice PSPS – Continuing the School Day: In the event of a no-notice immediate PSPS affecting multiple school sites, or a power outage affecting one school site, planners should take into account the following considerations: Water Source: Not affected by Power Shutoff
Fire watch*: Superintendent/Principal shall designate a fire watch employee when the alarms are not functional/unpredictable without power.
Transportation notification: If power is out, school cell phone shall be used to notify as many parents as possible (If we have their cell phone contact info.) regarding the bus schedule and reunifications contingency.
Food service/child nutrition: Breakfast/lunches will be served as usual, depending on time of day. If power is out, meals may be cold and/or portable.
Written communication regarding the following school day (school open/closure contingency, e.g., 45
No power at 0700) printed in advance for distribution.
*Fire watch: Fire watch is when a person is assigned to keep watch on hot work and fire hazards in an area that does not have automatic fire warning systems or fire suppression systems. See US Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for established policy, assignment, and training at https:// www.osha.gov/laws- regs/regulations/standardnumber/1915/1915.504 ** Consult with your local fire agency as local regulations might require different action Key communication contacts have been established. During large scale events, COE/district leadership will rely on the energy company and the county office of emergency services (OES) for accurate, sound information. A COE/district should not post/communicate PSPS information that is inconsistent with either of their messages. PSPS contact with the COE’s/district’s energy provider is Pacific Power o Report Outages : Text “PUT” to 722797 or Call 1-877-508-5088 o Customer Service #: 1-888-221-7070
Establish contact with the COE’s/district’s county office of emergency services (OES): Adam Hellman, OES Support Services, 530-841-2147.
Business Office will annually establish “continuation of government” contact with local county officials/county office of education for procurement and payroll processing at SCOE – (530) 842-8436..
Protocols/procedures for superintendent to communicate with affected parties utilizing available platforms includes the Emergency Phone tree (See Page 5 of the Comprehensive Safety Plan).
o Parents o S t a f f o Local radio / TV SMC – (530) 918-8411 Radio – KZRO – Z100.1 (530) 926-1332 Radio – KSYC – 103.9 (530) 842-4158 TV – YCTV Channel 4 – (530) 841-2377 Newspaper – (530) 235-4166 o District Website – Https://edu.catapultcms.com/Login.aspx and Facebook o Auto Dialer o School site posting/distribution
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THE CIRCUITS LISTED FOR 5805 HIGH SCHOOL WAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
Item 1 Schedule A-36 Meter # Main Building 78532693 Item 4 Schedule 15N Area & Outside Lights Item 8 Schedule 25F 1.25 Amp Sprinkler Valve Item 9 Schedule 53E 100 Watt Hps Item 10 Schedule A 32 Meter # Hot Water for Gym 78532589 Item 11 Schedule 25 Meter # 81024041 Bus Barn
PSPS Preparation – Electronic Communication
The Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District utilizes electronic services for parent and staff communication. These services are especially useful during a PSPS if they are physically housed in areas not affected by a local PSPS. The COE or district administrators can access these systems remotely during a PSPS warning period, or during a PSPS outage, making them a valuable communication tool. Notification scripts have been prepared and uploaded to the COE’s/district’s parent communication system/auto dialer. District webpage notifications have been prepared and upload to the web server, and the page has been hidden so it can be easily activated remotely during a PSPS warning or PSPS event. See below for prepared Scripts:
Due to a power shutoff, Dunsmuir High School will be closing early today. The afternoon bus schedule will be activated if students are still on campus. Please monitor your cell phones and/or listen to your radio for updates. DHS broadcasts public service announcements on KZRO Z100.1, KSYC 103.9 and on YCTV Channel 4. Due to a power shutoff, Dunsmuir High School will be opening late today. The morning bus schedule will be activated as scheduled for “Late Start” days. Please monitor your cell phones and/or listen to your radio for updates. DHS broadcasts public service announcements on KZRO Z100.1, KSYC 103.9 and on YCTV Channel 4. Due to an emergency power shutoff, Dunsmuir High School will not be in session today. Please monitor your cell phones and/or listen to your radio for updates. DHS broadcasts public service announcements on KZRO Z100.1, KSYC 103.9 and on YCTV Channel 4. Due to an emergency power shutoff, Dunsmuir High School will not be in session tomorrow. Please monitor your cell phones and/or listen to your radio for updates. DHS broadcasts public service announcements on KZRO Z100.1, KSYC 103.9 and on YCTV Channel 4. Due to an emergency power shutoff and local possible unsafe conditions at the Dunsmuir High School campus, the school will close immediately, and all students will be sent to the rendezvous point stipulated in the Comprehensive Safety Plan (Dunsmuir Market parking lot). Reunification with family members will occur there. Due to an emergency power shutoff and local possible unsafe conditions at the Dunsmuir High School campus, the school will close immediately, and all students will be transported to a safe rendezvous point. Please stay tuned for further instructions and identification of the spot where Reunification with family members will occur. Please monitor your cell phones and/or listen to your radio for updates. DHS broadcasts public service announcements on KZRO Z100.1, KSYC 103.9 and on YCTV Channel 4.
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:
Contact: Public Information Officer at 530-235-4835 – [email protected].
Dunsmuir High School Responds to Pacific Power Potential Power Shut-Off with Advanced Preparation
Pacific Power has notified Dunsmuir High School that they may activate their Public Safety Power Shut-Off protocols, and could initiate a power shutdown in Dunsmuir and/or the unincorporated area surrounding Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County within the next 24 hours. DHS is ready to respond to the effects of the power outage; however, only Pacific Power decides when to turn off the power and manages how quickly it is restored.
The Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District has developed a Public Safety Power Shutoff Contingency Plan that has been put into motion. You can check whether your home is in an area where power may be shut off on the Pacific Power website: https://www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety/wildfire-safety/public-safety-power-shutoff.html
District officials remind you that it is important to have a plan. FEMA recommends taking steps to prepare for a power outage, including:
Review your evacuation and communication plan -
Identify several evacuation routes for your location in case roads are blocked, and tell someone out of the area which routes you plan to use.
If you will evacuate by car, keep your car fueled and ready to go.
Make a list of what you’ll want to take with you if you leave your home quickly. Consider the five Ps of evacuation:
1) People/pets; 2) Prescriptions; 3) Papers; 4) Personal needs; 5) Priceless items
Talk to your medical provider about a power outage plan for medical devices that require electricity and refrigerated medicines. Plan for batteries and other alternatives to meet your needs when the power goes out.
Review the supplies that are available in case of a power outage. Have flashlights with extra batteries for every household member. Have enough nonperishable food and water.
Use a thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer so that you can know the temperature when the power is restored. Discard food if the temperature is 40 degrees or higher.
Keep mobile phones and other electric equipment charged and gas tanks full.
Know how to manually open electric garage doors and gates.
For more information, including what to do during a power outage, visit www.ready.gov. Make sure you can receive updated information from Pacific Power by updating your contact information at www.Pacificpower.net
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PSPS Preparation – Continuation of School Functions
During a PSPS event, certain critical functions driven by statute, deadlines, and/or nature requires specific staff members being on duty despite the lack of electricity. The District has assigned roles to staff in accordance with Emergency Operations SEMS, and are found on Page 45 of the Comprehensive Safety Plan.
Identify mission critical functions during a PSPS:
Oversight - Generally the Superintendent/Principal, and as follows:
Incident commander (IC) provides oversight and direction during a PSPS CBO Acts as public information officer (PIO) Office Clerk directs information to staff, students, parents, community and maintains records Public Agency Liaison acts as Primary contact to county office of emergency services The Safety Officer manages building security and advises the IC of changing conditions and necessary mitigation. This person or an assistant should be the “Fire Watch”.**
O Payroll – Generally the CBO/PIO Finance system access Printer/folder/sealer functionality Continuation of government primary contact access (cell, email, in-person) at the county treasury or county office of education Identified delivery method(s) to county treasury Purchasing (required supplies, fuel during a PSPS) Vendor maintenance Communication with School District representatives (Board of Trustees) – PIO
O Infrastructure – Generally the Communication’s Team Leader IT data backup/recovery Communication channels (website, social media, auto dialer, etc.)
O Facilities – Generally the Maintenance and Transportation Coordinator and staff unless noted below IP telephony connectivity/functionality (if any) Water (well or municipal) - Generally Logistics Coordinator Electrical power delivery from generator (e.g. extension cord safety) if avail;able Freezer/refrigerator power – Assembly/Shelter Team Leader - Contact Siskiyou Distributing for access to a refrigerated truck to transport our inventory from our kitchen to their warehouse for safekeeping. Food/perishables management (relocate perishables drivers) – Assembly/Shelter
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Team Leader Essential personnel safety (lighting, electricity relocation, etc.) – Assembly/Shelter Team –
Student Health – Attendance Clerk and/or School Nurse if available. Refrigerated medicine management
County office of emergency services (COE only) Communication with school district representatives (Board of Directors) - PIO * Continuity of Government was developed during WWII in reaction to the Battle of Britain and gained urgency during the nuclear proliferation era. Later changed to the “Continuation of Government,” it holds the principle of “establishing defined procedures that allow a government to continue its essential operations during catastrophic events.”
PSPS Preparation – Identify Continuation of Personnel
Identify Continuation of Government* staff before a PSPS since it will make PSPS planning and communication much easier and clarify which employees should report to work during this event. Determine district critical staff required for maintaining COE’s/district’s core mission and safety during
Child nutrition/food service (managing frozen inventory) Nutrition Services Director Payroll processing – CBO Purchasing/procurement IT infrastructure monitoring/data backup restoration – Tech Advisor General employee safety monitoring since many of these functions might require the use of makeshift processes. – MOT Establishment of fire watch** duties for buildings that do not have fire alarm service and are inhabited by employees during a PSPS. – Superintendent/Principal Notify respective employees who are considered essential staff and must appear to work s identified emergency service workers. Notify essential staff to keep vehicle fuel tanks full.
** Fire watch: Fire watch is when a person is assigned to keep watch on hot work and fire hazards in an area that does not have automatic fire warning systems or fire suppression systems. See US Department of Labor / Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for established policy, assignment, and training at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regu- lations/standardnumber/1915/1915.504
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PSPS Preparation – Purchasing/Vendors
During a PSPS, a number of considerations related to purchasing and vendor management require advance planning.
A list of primary vendor contacts is shown below to stop delivery during a PSPS (food, perishables, fuel, etc.) This list may be updated periodically.
Vendor Items Contact Phone Address
Siskiyou Food Mark Ziegler (530) 842-1616 1313 N. Foothill Drive Distributing Yreka, CA 96097
USPS MAIL (530) 235- 0338 5530 Dunsmuir Avenue Dunsmuir, CA 96015
UPS Packages (530) 842-1722 Yreka, CA
Office Depot Deliveries
PSPS Preparation – Facility Preparation
During a PSPS, a number of considerations related to facilities require advance planning. The following procedures will be followed, and implemented by the personnel shown or assigned by the IC.
Utilize/identify facility closure procedure for summer – Safety officer Disable heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) services in buildings. - Maintenance Close windows – All staff Secure gym and other community use facilities. Safety officer Identify perishable goods location and whether those goods are to be saved, or distributed to families. – Foods Director to contact Siskiyou Distributing for access to a refrigerated truck to transport our inventory from our kitchen to their warehouse for safekeeping – (530)-842- 1616. If obtained, Identify portable generators and where they would be located/utilized in a PSPS. Prepare any transportation vehicles by keeping fuel tanks at least half-full. – Transportation Team Leader Create a backup fuel plan utilizing fuel tanks (gasoline, diesel) from available pool vehicles. – Safety Officer/Transportation Team. 51
SEMS ASSIGNMENTS AND TASKS
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS SEMS ASSIGNMENTS INCIDENT PRINCIPAL SAFETY OFFICER: PUBLIC AGENCY COMMANDER OR EOC INFORMATION Jeff Ogden LIAISON: Linda DIRECTOR: Ray Kellar OFFICER/P.I.O.: Kim Alternate: Alison Ryan ALTERNATE: Kurt Vardanega Howard Champe
OPERATIONS LOGISTICS PLANNING FINANCE/ INTELLIGENCE ADMINISTRATION Coordinator: Ray Kellar Coordinator: Jeff Ogden Coordinator: Arlene Coordinator: Kim Alternate: Jake MeKeel Assisted by Maintenance Dinges Vardanega Staff as available Communications Team: Food/Water/Supplies Recordkeeping Alysia Garcia Team: Team: Leader: Jeff Capps Marci Davis, Leader Assistant: Linda Ryan4. Search and Rescue Team: Transportation Team: Jeff Documentation Team: * Jake Mekeel & Kurt Ogden, Leader. Marci Davis, Leader Champe Mike Hardin, Kurt Champe, Alysia Garcia
First Aid Team: Nurse if available Jeff Cannon, Kurt Champe, Alison Howard, Ray Arlene Dinges, Ray Kellar and Any and all who are certified, as needed Assembly/Shelter Team: * Jeff Cannon Alison Howard & Kurt Champe
Student Safety Officers: Maintenance/Fire Team: Marci Davis & * Jeff Ogden Alison Howard, Allen Edwards assisted By Kevin Luce and Custodian Staff Jeremy Tocbas if available
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER SEMS TASKS
INCIDENT COMMANDER OR PRINCIPAL INFORMATION SAFETY OFFICER: PUBLIC AGENCY EOC DIRECTOR: OFFICER/P.I.O.: 1. Collect 1. Recommend measures for LIAISON: 1. Open EOC information assuring personnel safety 1. Coordinate incoming 2. Establish communications with all 2. Disseminate information to 2. Act as field rep for Incident agency reps. Coordinators and PIO appropriate agency or contacts management Team. 2. Report to EOC Director 3. Coordinate all functions during 3. Prepare media statements and 3. Arrange for shelter. Direct 3. Maintain direct emergency Liaison with news media utility shut-off’s as necessary communication with PIO 4. Responsible for overall policy 4. Maintain direct contact with 4. Conduct perimeter patrols. 4. Act as rep to County EOC decisions and coordination of all EOM Director 5. Control hazardous materials. when activated activities 6. Direct teams as necessary. 5. Communicate directly with city, county offices or OES 6. Provide legal, risk and insurance advice – may call in legal council. OPERATIONS LOGISTICS PLANNING FINANCE/ INTELLIGENCE ADMINISTRATION Coordinator Coordinator: Coordinator: Coordinator: 1. Coordinates all operations 1. Know availability of all 1. Collect, review and analyze 1. Coordinate all functions directed by EOC. resources, including blankets, cots, data and information re financial/admin functions 2 2. Establish tactics quickly. mechanical and maintenance occurances. 3..Request resources from Logistics supplies and other resources. 2. Maintain situation status officer. 2. Provide equipment and facilities boards and update quickly. as directed by Operations Chief 3. Maintain communication with and Safety officer Operations Coordinator and Agency Liaison. Develop and present briefings Communications Team: Food/Water/Supplies Team: Recordkeeping Team: 1.. Establish communication links via 1. Assess food preparation 1. Maintain records to assist telephone, radio and computer and facilities for students and in reclaiming costs messenger. emergency team separately if -Financial -Purchasing 2. Maintain log of all possible -Personnel Control incoming/outgoing communications 2. Assess supplies status: check -Volunteers -Cost Recovery 3. Report all finds to operations water supplies, -Payroll -Insurance coord. 3. Control conservation of - Misc. Claims water/supplies 2. Maintain communication 4. Report all needs to logistics with Planning Coordinator coord. and Logistics Coordinator Search and Rescue Team: Transportation Team: Documentation Team: Always in teams of 2 or more 1. Assess transportation needs With assistance from Arlene 1. Conduct damage assessments 2. Report findings to logistics Dinges 2. Conduct rescue always in teams of coordinator 1. Fills out paperwork for RIMS 2 3. Provide transportation from area reports 3. Transport injured to first aid station by bus or other as directed by 2. Maintain time logs 4. Maintain communication with PIO Operations Coordinator. 3. Complete after-action reports and student release staff 4. Maintain communication with 5. Determine missing persons PIO 6. Report all finds to operations coord. First Aid Team: Nurse if available 1. Set up first aid area – students separate from others 2. Bring supplies to designated area 3. Assess injuries and provide first aid 4. Prioritize injuries (triage) 5. Complete master injury report 6. Report all finds to PIO.
Assembly/Shelter Team: 1. Set up secure assembly areas 2. Provide sanitation facilities, if needed 3. Provide shelter and feeding areas
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Student Safety Officers: Maintenance/Fire Team: * Team Leader 1. Provide secure place out of the way for 1. Locate all utilities and turn off if * * Alternate Team students and with food water and sanitary necessary Leader provisions. 2. Conduct perimeter control 2. Obtain injury and missing persons 3. Do Fire/Hazardous materials control reports from each teacher 4. Assess spill/fire-fighting needs 3. Set up secure reunion area 4. Check student emerg. Cards for authorized releases 5. Complete and update release log
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COPING WITH CRISIS
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tissue, and toilet paper are good things to consider packing. Lanterns (lamp oil) or candles for light are good things to have, too. Put together an activity survival kit. Having some favorite books on hand will keep you interested and help pass the time. While you may not want to live without power forever, being without it for a few days may be fun—it could give you an idea of what life was like before electricity!
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EMERGENCY SUPPLIES
26 Classroom Lockdown Kits This premium lockdown kit contains food, water and supplies for 30 students for use during a prolonged school lockdown. It also includes a portable toilet with a snap-on toilet seat, toilet chemicals, toilet paper and other sanitary supplies so students can use the bathroom without having to leave the class during a lockdown. Emergency Food & Water: 3 3600 Calorie Food Bars, 30 Water Pouches 4.2 oz Shelter & Warmth: 3 Emergency Thermal Blanket Emergency Radio & Lighting: 1 Mini Radio with Batteries 1 Pump LED Flashlight, 2 Light Sticks (12 hour) First Aid: 2 Pairs of Vinyl Gloves Emergency Supplies: 1 Plastic Whistle with Lanyard 1 Roll of Duct Tape, 1 5' x 7' Plastic Tarp Sanitation & Hygiene: 2 Tissue Packs, 2 Toilet Chemical Pouches 6 Toilet Bags, 1 Roll of Toilet Paper, 30 Moist Towelettes 1 Snap on Toilet Seat with Cover, Container: 1 5 Gallon Red Pail with Airtight Lid Locations Downstairs Upstairs Annex Building Social Science Room 203 Woodshop Computer Lab 202 Weight Room Resource Room 201 Boy’s Locker Room Math Room 200 Girl’s Locker Room Library Room 204 Ball Room English Room 205 Main Office Conference Room Room 206 Culinary Arts Room 102 Science Classroom 207 Kitchen of Faculty Room106 - 2 Science Lab 208 English Room 105 Book Room 213 Art Room 104 Music/Audio Video Room 103 Maintenance Shop - 2 Maintenance Office Room 116 Bus Barn
3-day survival kit 6 packets of water (4.2 oz ea.), 1 pak of food, 1 emergency thermal blanket, kits 1 12-hour light stick, 9 wet wipes
Support Services (Tacbas)
Nurse’s office Room 212
Superintendent’s office Room 210
Upstairs Copy Room and Telephone Room – Room 209
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4 AED Units
Locations Downstairs Upstairs Gym Annex Bldg Auditorium Common area by Library
Scissors
Breathing Mouth Valve
Pads
Razor
Narcan
3 Burn Kit Location Kitchen room 101 and 102 Faculty Room Room 106 Box of 25 unit Burn Jell, Pouches 2x6 Jell Dressing, Pouch 12x16” Face mask Jell Dressing Boxes of gloves Food in Kitchen and Freezer room
5 Vehicle First Aid Kits Locations Bus Fusion Blue Expedition White Expedition Silver Expedition Maintenance Truck 16 Plastic Bandages, 1" x 3", (1) First Aid Tape, 1/2" x 5yd 10 Triple Antibiotic Ointment Packets 10 BZK Antiseptic Towelettes 1 CPR Mask with One Way Valve 1 Burn Dressing, 4" x 4", (10) First Aid/Burn Cream Packets, 0.9g 1 Cold Compress, 4" x 5", (2) Sterile Eye Pads 1 Eyewash, 1oz, (6) Hand Sanitizer Packets, 0.9g 4 Nitrile Exam Gloves, (1) Conforming Gauze Roll, 2" 1 Scissors, (2) Gauze Dressing Pads, 3" x 3" 2 Trauma Pads, 5" x 9" 1 Triangular Sling/Bandage, 40" x 40" x 56", (1) First Aid Guide
19 First Aid Kits Each contain: 3 pair latex gloves in protective bags, 10 cotton swabs, 1 pair scissors, 1 tweezers, 1 splint stick, filter shield-filtered mouth barrier 20 mm ventilation tube, 1 Ambo Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation device in small red pouch, 1 roll tape ½ “ width, 1 Conco stretch bandage 3” width, 1 roll gauze 2” width, 1 trauma pad, 1 sterile eye patch, 1 each gauze pads (4x4” 12 ply, 3x3” 12 ply, 1 2x2” 8 ply) Bandages 2 fingertip, 1 large, 16 regular, 59
4 medium, 4 small Cleaning wipes: 12 antiseptic, 2 soap towelettes, 4 alcohol peep pads, 1 itch cream, 1 antibacterial ointment, 1 sting relief, Locations Downstairs Upstairs Annex Building Math Room 200 Weight Room Resource Room 201 Main Office Social Science Room 203 Woodshop Library Room 204 Gym Ball Room English Room 205 Kitchen of Faculty Room 106 Room 206 English Room 105 Science Room 207 (fanny pack) Art Room 104 Science Room 207 (w/extra burn spray gels) Staff Room - BackPack 106 Music/Audio/Video Room 103 Maintenance Office 116 Culinary Arts Room 102
1 First Aid Kit Locations Garage Bus Barn Contents meet the 2015 ANSI Class A requirements and is sufficient to treat 25 or more people. 10 BZK Antiseptic Towelettes 10 First Aid/Burn Cream Packets, 0.9g 10 Triple Antibiotic Ointment Packets 32 Plastic Bandages, 1" x 3" 6 Hand Sanitizer Packets, 0.9g 4 Gauze Dressing Pads, 3" x 3" 2 Nitrile Gloves 2 Sterile Eye Pads 2 Trauma Pads, 5" x 9" 1 Burn Dressing, 4" x 4" 1 Cold Compress, 4" x 5" 1 Conforming Gauze Roll, 2" 1 CPR Mask with One Way Valve 1 Eyewash, 1oz 1 First Aid Guide 1 First Aid Tape, 1/2" x 5yd 1 Scissors 1 Triangular Sling/Bandage, 40" x 40" x 56" 1 Tweezers
2 Spill Kits Contain: 1 bio hazard bag, 1 plastic trash bag, 1 face/eye shield, 1 plastic scoop/scraper, 1 pouch absorbent powder, 1 germicidal saniwipe, 1 absorbent cloth/drape, 2 small antiseptic towellettes Locations Downstairs Upstairs Gym Ball Room Library Maintenance has additional supplies 60
5 Tourniquets Locations Downstairs Upstairs Boy’s Locker Room Office Principals Office Main Office Library Bus Nurses Room Woodshop Science Lab Weight Room Staff Room Back pack
Red Cross Locations Bus Barn 70 + blankets 40+ cots
Misc. Athletic Department Supplies Location Boys Locker Room Office Tape, bandages, pre-wrap, ice pouches, CPR masks, scissors, eye wash, slings, braces, crutches, antiseptic spray, gloves Bottled Water Girl’s Locker Room Supply Room
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SCHOOL CRIME ASSESSMENT
Discipline Suspension (updated 2/2021)
From July 2019 to June 2020 there was one discipline violations committed. (by 2 individuals that resulted in 2 out-of-school suspensions and 0 temporary relocations to a different classroom) and teacher reported and documented at Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District. Classes on campus disbanded in February, and all classes were then Distance Learning off-campus. To date in 2020-2021, there has been one suspension for 3 days for language and severe temper.
Expulsion Data (updated 2/2021)
As a maximum penalty for a serious behavior, a student may be recommended for a possible expulsion.
During the 2019 – 2020 school year: 0 student/s recommended for a possible expulsion 0 resulted in a stipulation 0 resulted in a full panel hearing 0 involuntary placement 0 non expulsions
During the 2020 – 2021 school year to date: 0 student/s recommended for a possible expulsion 0 resulted in a stipulation 0 resulted in a full panel hearing 0 involuntary placement 0 non expulsions
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Crime Violations
From July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 school year, there were _1_ crime entries that were reported and documented at Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District.
Crime Violation Numbe Crime Violation Numbe Crime Number r r Violation Alcohol, poss. 0 Extortion 0 Theft( $0-49) 0
Assault on 0 Fight 1 Theft ($50+) 0 school emp.
Attempted Theft 0 Graffiti $100+ 0 Threat to Emp. 0
Battery 0 Hate Incident 0 Threat to Stu. 0
Drug 0 Inciting unrest 0 Tobacco, poss. 0 Paraphernalia
Drug possession 0 Obscene Act 0 Vandalism, 0 school
Drug, use 0 Sexual Harassment 0 Weapon, 0 possession
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APPENDIX
A. REVIEW OF DISCLIPINE EXPECTATIONS PER ED CODE
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District Review of Discipline Expectations per Ed Code
It is expected of all students that they understand and are made aware of the rules and behavior guidelines that are to be followed while on the campus of Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District. Per Education Code Section 48900(r), a student may be suspended or recommended for expulsion for the following acts related to school activities, or attendance that may occur at any time, including but not limited to, while on school grounds, while going to or coming from school, during a lunch period on- or off-campus, or while going to or coming from a school-sponsored activity.
EDUCATION CODE - EDC TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 65001] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 65001] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
PART 27. PUPILS [48000 - 49703] ( Part 27 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
CHAPTER 6. Pupil Rights and Responsibilities [48900 - 49051] ( Chapter 6 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )
ARTICLE 1. Suspension or Expulsion [48900 - 48927] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 498, Sec. 91. )
48900. A pupil shall not be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion, unless the superintendent of the school district or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed an act as defined pursuant to any of subdivisions (a) to (r), inclusive: (a) (1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. (2) Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self- defense. (b) Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished a firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object, unless, in the case of possession of an object of this type, the pupil had obtained written permission to possess the item from a certificated school employee, which is concurred in by the principal or the designee of the principal. 64
(c) Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of, a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind. (d) Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind, and either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to a person another liquid, substance, or material and represented the liquid, substance, or material as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant. (e) Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion. (f) Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property. (g) Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property. (h) Possessed or used tobacco, or products containing tobacco or nicotine products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, miniature cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, and betel. However, this section does not prohibit the use or possession by a pupil of the pupil’s own prescription products. (i) Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity. (j) Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell drug paraphernalia, as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code. (k) (1) Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. (2) Except as provided in Section 48910, a pupil enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 3, inclusive, shall not be suspended for any of the acts enumerated in paragraph (1), and those acts shall not constitute grounds for a pupil enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to be recommended for expulsion. This paragraph is inoperative on July 1, 2020. (3) Except as provided in Section 48910, commencing July 1, 2020, a pupil enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 5, inclusive, shall not be suspended for any of the acts specified in paragraph (1), and those acts shall not constitute grounds for a pupil enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to be recommended for expulsion. (4) Except as provided in Section 48910, commencing July 1, 2020, a pupil enrolled in any of grades 6 to 8, inclusive, shall not be suspended for any of the acts specified in paragraph (1). This paragraph is inoperative on July 1, 2025. (l) Knowingly received stolen school property or private property. (m) Possessed an imitation firearm. As used in this section, “imitation firearm” means a replica of a firearm that is so substantially similar in physical properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude that the replica is a firearm. (n) Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault as defined in Section 261, 266c, 286, 287, 288, or 289 of, or former Section 288a of, the Penal Code or committed a sexual battery as defined in Section 243.4 of the Penal Code.
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(o) Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil who is a complaining witness or a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for purposes of either preventing that pupil from being a witness or retaliating against that pupil for being a witness, or both. (p) Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma. (q) Engaged in, or attempted to engage in, hazing. For purposes of this subdivision, “hazing” means a method of initiation or preinitiation into a pupil organization or body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, that is likely to cause serious bodily injury or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to a former, current, or prospective pupil. For purposes of this subdivision, “hazing” does not include athletic events or school-sanctioned events. (r) Engaged in an act of bullying. For purposes of this subdivision, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Bullying” means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a pupil or group of pupils as defined in Section 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4, directed toward one or more pupils that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following: (A) Placing a reasonable pupil or pupils in fear of harm to that pupil’s or those pupils’ person or property. (B) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantially detrimental effect on the pupil’s physical or mental health. (C) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with the pupil’s academic performance. (D) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with the pupil’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. (2) (A) “Electronic act” means the creation or transmission originated on or off the schoolsite, by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager, of a communication, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (i) A message, text, sound, video, or image. (ii) A post on a social network internet website, including, but not limited to: (I) Posting to or creating a burn page. “Burn page” means an internet website created for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1). (II) Creating a credible impersonation of another actual pupil for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1). “Credible impersonation” means to knowingly and without consent impersonate a pupil for the purpose of bullying the pupil and such that another pupil would reasonably believe, or has reasonably believed, that the pupil was or is the pupil who was impersonated. (III) Creating a false profile for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1). “False profile” means a profile of a fictitious pupil or a
66 profile using the likeness or attributes of an actual pupil other than the pupil who created the false profile. (iii) (I) An act of cyber sexual bullying. (II) For purposes of this clause, “cyber sexual bullying” means the dissemination of, or the solicitation or incitement to disseminate, a photograph or other visual recording by a pupil to another pupil or to school personnel by means of an electronic act that has or can be reasonably predicted to have one or more of the effects described in subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, of paragraph (1). A photograph or other visual recording, as described in this subclause, shall include the depiction of a nude, semi-nude, or sexually explicit photograph or other visual recording of a minor where the minor is identifiable from the photograph, visual recording, or other electronic act. (III) For purposes of this clause, “cyber sexual bullying” does not include a depiction, portrayal, or image that has any serious literary, artistic, educational, political, or scientific value or that involves athletic events or school-sanctioned activities. (B) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) and subparagraph (A), an electronic act shall not constitute pervasive conduct solely on the basis that it has been transmitted on the internet or is currently posted on the internet. (3) “Reasonable pupil” means a pupil, including, but not limited to, a pupil with exceptional needs, who exercises average care, skill, and judgment in conduct for a person of that age, or for a person of that age with the pupil’s exceptional needs. (s) A pupil shall not be suspended or expelled for any of the acts enumerated in this section unless the act is related to a school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the school district or principal or occurring within any other school district. A pupil may be suspended or expelled for acts that are enumerated in this section and related to a school activity or school attendance that occur at any time, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (1) While on school grounds. (2) While going to or coming from school. (3) During the lunch period whether on or off the campus. (4) During, or while going to or coming from, a school-sponsored activity. (t) A pupil who aids or abets, as defined in Section 31 of the Penal Code, the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another person may be subject to suspension, but not expulsion, pursuant to this section, except that a pupil who has been adjudged by a juvenile court to have committed, as an aider and abettor, a crime of physical violence in which the victim suffered great bodily injury or serious bodily injury shall be subject to discipline pursuant to subdivision (a). (u) As used in this section, “school property” includes, but is not limited to, electronic files and databases. (v) For a pupil subject to discipline under this section, a superintendent of the school district or principal is encouraged to provide alternatives to suspension or expulsion, using a research-based framework with strategies that improve
67 behavioral and academic outcomes, that are age appropriate and designed to address and correct the pupil’s specific misbehavior as specified in Section 48900.5. (w) (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that alternatives to suspension or expulsion be imposed against a pupil who is truant, tardy, or otherwise absent from school activities. (2) It is further the intent of the Legislature that the Multi-Tiered System of Supports, which includes restorative justice practices, trauma-informed practices, social and emotional learning, and schoolwide positive behavior interventions and support, may be used to help pupils gain critical social and emotional skills, receive support to help transform trauma-related responses, understand the impact of their actions, and develop meaningful methods for repairing harm to the school community. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 279, Sec. 2. (SB 419) Effective January 1, 2020.)
In addition to reasons specified in sections 48900, a student may be suspended or recommended for expulsion for the following reasons:
Education Code 48900.2 / Board Policy 5145.7/ Administrative Regulation 5145.7
48900.2. Sexual Harassment In addition to the reasons specified in Section 48900, a pupil may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has committed sexual harassment as defined in Section 212.5. For the purposes of this chapter, the conduct described in Section 212.5 must be considered by a reasonable person of the same gender as the victim to be sufficiently severe or pervasive to have a negative impact upon the individual’s academic performance or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. This section shall not apply to pupils enrolled in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 909, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)
Education Code 48900.3 / Subdivision (e) of Section 3332.5
48900.3. Hate Violence In addition to the reasons set forth in Sections 48900 and 48900.2, a pupil in any of grades 4 to 12, inclusive, may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or participated in an act of, hate violence, as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 233. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 646, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 2000.)
Education Code 48900.4
48900.4. Harassment, Threats, or Intimidation In addition to the grounds specified in Sections 48900 and 48900.2, a pupil enrolled in any of grades 4 to 12, inclusive, may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is 68 enrolled determines that the pupil has intentionally engaged in harassment, threats, or intimidation, directed against school district personnel or pupils, that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to have the actual and reasonably expected effect of materially disrupting classwork, creating substantial disorder, and invading the rights of either school personnel or pupils by creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 643, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
Education Code 48900.7
48900.7. Terrorist Threats (a) In addition to the reasons specified in Sections 48900, 48900.2, 48900.3, and 48900.4, a pupil may be suspended from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has made terroristic threats against school officials or school property, or both. (b) For the purposes of this section, “terroristic threat” shall include any statement, whether written or oral, by a person who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will result in death, great bodily injury to another person, or property damage in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000), with the specific intent that the statement is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no intent of actually carrying it out, which, on its face and under the circumstances in which it is made, is so unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey to the person threatened, a gravity of purpose and an immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and thereby causes that person reasonably to be in sustained fear for his or her own safety or for his or her immediate family’s safety, or for the protection of school district property, or the personal property of the person threatened or his or her immediate family. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)
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B. BEHAVIOR CONSEQUENCES
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BEHAVIOR AND CONSEQUENCES (Revised 6-27-11) Board approved 7/2018
The following is a list of the types of behaviors which are not acceptable and which will be dealt with in the manner suggested below. It is our goal to enforce specific disciplinary action deemed by our school community to be appropriate and specific.
Any conduct that causes or creates a reasonable likelihood that it will cause a substantial disruption in or material interference with any school function, activity, or purpose, or that interferes or creates a reasonable likelihood that it will interfere with a safe, secure, peaceful campus or interferes with the rights of other students is prohibited.
It is expected that a Dunsmuir High School student will respect himself, respect others and respect both school and private property.
Disciplinary action taken by school officials is merely a consequence or result of the action already taken by the student. A student should be aware of all consequences whenever making his/her decisions. A student is responsible for his/her own behavior. Suspension may be in-house or at home suspension unless specifically listed.
TYPE OF STUDENT BEHAVIOR
1ST Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense ARSON Parent conference Parent Conference 5 day suspension 5 day suspension Notify Law Enforcement Notify Law Enforcement Notify Fire Dept. Notify Fire Dept. Recommendation of expulsion. Recommendation of expulsion.
BUS CONDUCT Pupil Warning Parent Conference Parent Conference Parent Notification Suspend riding privilege Loss of Riding privilege Possible parent conference for 1 week Suspension Possible suspension of Possible school suspension riding privilege Possible suspension from school
1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
65 CAFETERIA WARNING Pupil warning Parent conference Parent conference Cafeteria Clean-up Cafeteria Clean-up Loss of Cafeteria privilege Possible suspension of Suspension of cafeteria 1-3 day school suspension Cafeteria privileges Privileges Possible school suspension Possible school suspension Parent Contact
CUTTING CLASS Parent notification Parent Notification Parent Notification/Conference Detention of 50 min. Detention of 50 min. 2-5 day suspension Possible suspension Suspension
CLASSROOM DISRUPTION Pupil warning/see class rules Parent conference Parent conference Possible parent conference Detention 1-5 day suspension Possible detention Possible suspension Possible suspension COMPUTER USE Possible parent conference Parent conference Parent conference VIOLATION Possible detention 1-5 day suspension suspension Possible suspension Possible notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement Possible notification to Suspend computer privileges Possible expulsion or CDS Law enforcement Possible loss of computer privilege
DEFIANCE OF AUTHORITY Possible parent conference Parent conference Parent conference Possible detention 2-5 day suspension 2-5 day suspension Possible suspension Possible behavior contract Possible expulsion or CDS DESTROYING OR DEFACING Parent conference/notification 2-5 day suspension 5-daySuspension PROPERTY/GRAFFITTI Possible suspension/Expulsion Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement Restitution Restitution Restitution Detention Possible Expulsion or CDS Expulsion or CDS DISRESPECTFULNESS Parent conference/notification Parent conference Parent conference Possible detention detention 2-5 day suspension Possible suspension Possible suspension Possible expulsion or CDS
66 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense DRESS POLICY Discuss dress code Parent notification Suspension Require change of clothing Detention Parent conference Possible detention Possible suspension Possible suspension Require change of clothing
ENDANGERING SAFETY Parent conference Possible Law enforcement Notify law enforcement OF OTHERS (Unintentional) Possible suspension notification 5 day suspension Possible law enforcement 2-5 day suspension Possible referral to Alternative Ed. notification
EXTORTION Parent conference/notification Parent conference Notify law enforcement Possible 2-5 day suspension Notify law enforcement Recommendation for Expulsion Possible recommendation for Recommendation for Expulsion Expulsion Notify law enforcement
FALSE ALARM 2-5 day suspension Recommendation for Expulsion Recommendation for Expulsion Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement Parent conference/notification Parent conference Notify Fire Dept. Notify Fire Department Possible Recommend for Expulsion FIGHTING Parent conference/notification Parent conference Parent conference 2-5 day suspension Notify law enforcement 5 day suspension Possible law enforcement 2-5 day suspension Recommendation for Expulsion notification Possible Expulsion or referral to or referral to Alternative Ed. Alternative Ed. (When a fight results in serious bodily injury, a recommendation for Expulsion may be made)
FORGERY Parent notification Parent conference Parent conference Detention 2 day suspension 5 day suspension Possible notify law enforcement Possible notify law enforcement Possible recommendation for Expulsion Possible suspension or Alternative Ed.
67 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense GANG RELATED Parent conference 2-5 day suspension 5 day suspension/Possible recommendation NAMES, SYMBOLS, Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement for Expulsion DRUGS, INAPROPRIATE Possible clothing restrictions Clothing restrictions Notify law enforcement SLOGANS Clothing restrictions HARASSMENT- Notify parent Parent conference May recommend Expulsion INCLUDES RACIAL/ Pupil warning/Cease & Desist 2-5 day suspension Parent conference SEXUAL Detention Possible referral to Alternative Ed. Notify law enforcement Possible law enforcement notification Notify law enforcement 5 day suspension Possible suspension
ILLEGAL PARKING Pupil warning Parent conference/notification Possible suspension Possible law enforcement Possible suspension of parking Suspension of parking privileges notification/citation privileges Possible law enforcement notification/ citation INAPROPRIATE DISPLAY Pupil warning Notify parent Parent conference OF PUBLIC AFFECTION Possible detention Pupil warning Suspension Possible suspension Detention Possible suspension LEAVING CAMPUS W/O Pupil warning Notify parents Parent conference SCHOOL AUTHORIZATION/ Possible detention Possible detention 2-5 day suspension PASS Possible 1 day suspension Possible 2 day suspension LITTERING Pupil warning Notify parent Parent conference Clean up litter Clean up litter clean up litter Possible detention Detention Community Service Possible suspension 1 day suspension 2-5 day suspension Possible community service Community service LOITERING DURING Pupil warning Notify parent Parent conference SCHOOL HOURS OR Possible detention Detention 1-5 day Suspension DURING OTHER SCHOOL Possible suspension Possible suspension ACTIVITIES
68 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense ON-CAMPUS DRIVING IN Parent notification Parent conference Parent conference UNSAFE MANNER Pupil warning Suspension of driving privilege and/or Loss of driving privilege Possible suspension of Suspension from school 2-5 day suspension driving privilege Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement Possible law enforcement notification OUT OF CLASS W/O PASS Possible detention Detention Parent conference Possible suspension Parent notification 1-5 day suspension Possible suspension PLAGIARISM/CHEATING Notify parent Parent conference Parent conference (Also see classroom rules) Pupil warning Detention 1-5 day suspension Possible detention Possible suspension POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL Parent conference Parent conference Parent conference 5 day suspension 5 day suspension Alternative Ed. or recommendation Possible notification of Possible Alternative Ed. for Expulsion Law enforcement Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement Diversion counseling Diversion counseling Diversion counseling POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR Parent conference Parent conference PARAPHERNALIA 5 day suspension 5 day suspension Possible recommendation Recommendation for Expulsion for Expulsion or Alternative Ed. Notify law enforcement Diversion counseling Notify law enforcement Diversion counseling POSSESSION OF Parent conference Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement DANGEROUS OBJECTS Possible suspension 2-5 day suspension 5 day suspension Possible notification to possible referral to Alternative Ed. Referral to Alternative Ed. law enforcement Possible Recommendation for Expulsion Recommendation for Expulsion Possible referral to Alternative Ed. POSSESSION OF TOBACCO Parent notification Parent conference Parent conference 2 day suspension 3-5 day suspension 5 day suspension Possible law enforcement Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement notification Diversion program Diversion program Possible diversion program Possible Recommend for Expulsion
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1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense POSSESSION OF WEAPON Parent conference Parent conference OR REPLICA 5- day suspension 5 day suspension Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement Recommendation for Expulsion Recommendation for Expulsion PROFANITY/OBSCENE Notify Parent Parent conference Parent conference BEHAVIOR OR LANGUAGE Detention 2-5 day suspension 5 day suspension DIRECTED AT SCHOOL Possible suspension Possible CDS placement EMPLOYEE
PROFANIT/OBSCENE Notification of parent Parent conference Parent conference BEHAVIOR/LANGUAGE/ Pupil warning 1-day suspension 2-5 day suspension GESTURES Detention Possible CDS placement Possible suspension RIDING SKATEBOARDS/ Confiscate Confiscate/Detention Confiscate SKATES/BIKES/ETC. on Possible parent notification Notify parents Parent conference Campus Possible detention Possible suspension 2-5 day suspension Possible suspension Possible law enforcement notification Law enforcement notification THEFT Parent conference Parent conference Parent conference Possible detention Detention 5 day suspension Possible suspension 2-5 day suspension Recommendation for Expulsion Possible notification of Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement law enforcement THREATENING OR Notify parent Parent conference Parent conference VERBALLY ATTACKING Pupil warning 2-5 day suspension 5 day suspension ANOTHER STUDENT Detention Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement Possible law enforcement Recommendation for Expulsion notification Possible suspension THREATENING OR Parent conference Parent conference ATTACKING SCHOOL 5 day suspension 5 day suspension EMPLOYEE Possible Alternative Ed. Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement Recommendation for Expulsion
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1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
TRAFFICKING DRUGS Parent conference 5 day suspension Notify law enforcement Recommendation for Expulsion UNAUTHORIZED Parent conference Parent conference Notify law enforcement OCCUPANCY OF SCHOOL Suspension 5 day suspension 5-day Suspension FACILITIES BY PUPILS Possible notification of Notify law enforcement Recommendation for Expulsion law enforcement Possible recommendation for Expulsion
UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION Notify parent Notify parent Parent conference OF NON-SCHOOL Confiscate material Confiscate material Confiscate material RELATED PARIPHENALIA Possible detention Detention 5 day suspension Possible suspension 2-5 day suspension UNDER THE INFLUENCE Parent conference Parent conference Parent conference OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 5 day suspension 5 day suspension 5 day suspension Notify law enforcement Possible Alternative Ed. Recommendation for Expulsion Diversion Counseling Notify law enforcement Notify law enforcement Diversion counseling
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72 C. SCHOOL DRESS CODE POLICY
DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DRESS STANDARDS Board approved 7/8/20
We take pride in the appearance of our students. Your dress reflects the quality of the school, of your own conduct and of your school work. All students are expected to dress and groom themselves neatly in clothes that are suitable for school activities. Guidelines are as follows:
The following statements should be kept in mind about dress and grooming: 1. Students must be neat and clean and the school has the right and responsibility to reasonably enforce this standard. 2. Shoes or comparable footwear (excluding slippers) shall be worn in the school building at all times. 3. Students whose appearance is disruptive to other students or school employees may be sent home to correct their appearance. Examples include, but are not limited to: see-through or fishnet fabrics halter tops, off-the-shoulder or low-cut tops bare midriffs skirts, shorts shorter than mid-thigh head bands and bandanas Sagging pants Pajamas and slippers. 4. Current fashion is not the determining factor in what is considered appropriate dress. Students who fail to dress in an acceptable manner will be subject to disciplinary action. The following guidelines shall apply to ALL school activities: 1. Shoes must be worn at all times. 2. Clothing and jewelry will be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive or which advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice or the use of drugs, alcohol or gang affiliation. 3. Clothes will be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times. 4. No swim trunks, running shorts or similar type shorts may be worn. 5. No apparel may be worn that is: a. Low cut sides or neck b. T-shirts cut into tank top c. Open sided shirts d. Strapless or tube top 73
e. Exposing the midriff f. Backless, halter or one shoulder g. Spaghetti strap, swim-type or leotard type tops h. See-through, spandex or mesh type that expose undergarments 6. No hats, caps or non-essential head cover should be worn in the classroom while school is in session. 7. Sagging pants – no undergarments showing! 8. Gang related student attire is prohibited. 9. Bandanas, gang related colors, names symbols, etc. are prohibited. 10. Excessive chains, bracelets with spikes, collars, etc. are prohibited.
This is only a partial list. The guidelines may change if the need arises or as determined by administration of the school.
In cooperation with teachers, students and parents/guardians, the principal or designee shall regularly review district regulations and may establish additional school rules governing dress and grooming.
74 D. APPLICABLE BOARD POLICIES
Nondiscrimination In District Programs And Activities Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans BP 0410 Page 77
Philosophy, Goals, Objectives, and Comprehensive Plans BP 0450(a) Page 80
Philosophy, Comprehensive Safety Plan Development and Review AR 0450 Page 81
Comprehensive Safety Plan Visitors/Outsiders BP 1250 Page 84
Civility Policy BP 1310.1 Page 86 Civility Policy AR 1310.1 Page 87
Use Of School Facilities BP 1330 Page 89
Business and Noninstructional Operations AR 3515.1 Page 92
Emergencies And Disaster Preparedness Plan BP 3516 Page 92 Emergencies And Disaster Preparedness Plan AR 3516 Page 94
Earthquake Emergency Procedure System AR 3516.3 Page 95
Sexual Harassment BP 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 Page 97 Sexual Harassment AR 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 Page 98 l Employee Security BP 4158 /4258/4358 Page 100 Employee Security AR 4158/4258/4358 Page 101
Teacher Notification Of Dangerous Students BP 4158.1/4258.1/4358.1 Page 102
Chronic Absence And Truancy BP 5113.1 Page 104 Chronic Absence And Truancy AR 5113.1 Page 105
Conduct BP 5131 Page 107
Bullying BP 5131.2 Page 109
Alcohol And Other Drugs BP 5131.6 Page 110
Dress And Grooming BP 5132 Page 113 Dress And Grooming AR 5132 Page 114
Gangs BP 5136 Page 115
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Abuse BP 5141. Page 116 Reporting Child Abuse AR 5141.4 Page 117
Child Abuse Prevention BP 5141.41 Page 121
Suspension And Expulsion/Due Process BP 5144.1 Page 121 Process AR 5144,1 Page 125
Nondiscrimination/ Harassment BP 5145.3 Page 135 Nondiscrimination/ Harassment BP 5145.3 Page 137
Sexual Harassment BP 5145.7 Page 141 Sexual Harassment AR 5145.7 Page 142
Hate-Motivated Behavior BP 5145.9 Page 145
Search And SeizurE BP 5145.12 Page 146 Search And Seizure AR 5145.12 Page 147
Classroom Interruptions AR 6116 Page 148
World/Foreign Language Instruction BP 6142.2 Page 148
Student Use Of Technology BP 6163.4 Page 150
76 NONDISCRIMINATION IN DISTRICT other educational program, shall be used PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES only for the purposes of the program, except BP 0410 when the Superintendent or designee Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and authorizes its use for another purpose in Comprehensive Plans accordance with law. Resources and data collected by the district shall not be used,
directly or by others, to compile a list, The Governing Board is committed to registry, or database of individuals based on providing equal opportunity for all individuals race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, in district programs and activities. District ethnicity, national origin, or immigration programs, activities, and practices shall be status or any other category identified above. free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group (cf. 3540 - Transportation) based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, (cf. 3553 - Free and Reduced Price Meals) national origin, immigration status, ethnic (cf. 5145.13 - Response to Immigration group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, Enforcement) marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual District programs and activities shall be free orientation, gender, gender identity, gender of any racially derogatory or discriminatory expression, or genetic information; a school or athletic team names, mascots, or perception of one or more of such nicknames. characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or The Superintendent or designee shall perceived characteristics. annually review district programs and
activities to ensure the removal of any (cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) derogatory or discriminatory name, image, (cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment) practice, or other barrier that may unlawfully (cf. 4032 - Reasonable Accommodation) prevent an individual or group in any of the (cf. 4033 - Lactation Accommodation) protected categories stated above from (cf. 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sexual accessing district programs and activities. Harassment) He/she shall take prompt, reasonable actions (cf. 4161.8/4261.8/4361.8 - Family Care and to remove any identified barrier. The Medical Leave) Superintendent or designee shall report (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) his/her findings and recommendations to the (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) Board after each review. (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment)
(cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) (cf. 1330 - Use of Facilities) (cf. 5146 - Married/Pregnant/Parenting
Students) All allegations of unlawful discrimination in (cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular district programs and activities shall be Activities) investigated and resolved in accordance with (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) the procedures specified in AR 1312.3 - (cf. 6164.4 - Identification and Evaluation of Uniform Complaint Procedures. Individuals for Special Education)
(cf. 6164.6 - Identification and Education (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) Under Section 504)
(cf. 6178 - Career Technical Education) Pursuant to 34 CFR 104.8 and 34 CFR (cf. 6200 - Adult Education) 106.9, the Superintendent or designee shall
notify students, parents/guardians, All individuals shall be treated equitably in employees, employee organizations, the receipt of district and school services. applicants for admission and employment, Personally identifiable information collected and sources of referral for applicants about in the implementation of any district program, the district's policy on nondiscrimination and including, but not limited to, student and related complaint procedures. Such family information for the free and reduced- notification shall be included in the annual price lunch program, transportation, or any parental notification distributed pursuant to
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Education Code 48980 and, as applicable, in aids and services when necessary to afford announcements, bulletins, catalogs, individuals with disabilities equal opportunity handbooks, application forms, or other to participate in or enjoy the benefits of a materials distributed by the district. The service, program, or activity. These aids and notification shall also be posted on the services may include, but are not limited to, district's web site and social media and in qualified interpreters or readers, assistive district schools and offices, including staff listening devices, assistive technologies or lounges, student government meeting rooms, other modifications to increase accessibility and other prominent locations as appropriate. to district and school web sites, notetakers, written materials, taped text, and Braille or (cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites) large-print materials. Individuals with (cf. 1114 - District-Sponsored Social Media) disabilities shall notify the Superintendent or (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee principal if they have a disability that requires Notifications) special assistance or services. Reasonable (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) notification should be given prior to a school- sponsored function, program, or meeting. In addition, the annual parental notification shall inform parents/guardians of their (cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement) children's right to a free public education (cf. 9320 - Meetings and Notices) regardless of immigration status or religious (cf. 9322 - Agenda/Meeting Materials) beliefs, including information on educational rights issued by the California Attorney The individual identified in AR 1312.3 - General. Alternatively, such information may Uniform Complaint Procedures as the be provided through any other cost-effective employee responsible for coordinating the means determined by the Superintendent or district's response to complaints and for designee. (Education Code 234.7) complying with state federal civil rights laws is hereby designated as the district's ADA The district's nondiscrimination policy and coordinator. He/she shall receive and related informational materials shall be address requests for accommodation published in a format that parents/guardians submitted by individuals with disabilities, and can understand. In addition, when 15 percent shall investigate and resolve complaints or more of a school's students speak a single regarding their access to district programs, primary language other than English, those services, activities, or facilities. materials shall be translated into that other language. Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District 5805 High School Way Access for Individuals with Disabilities Dunsmuir, California 96025 (530) 235 4835 District programs and facilities, viewed in rkellaresisnet.ssku.k12.ca.us their entirety, shall be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Legal Reference: any implementing standards and/or EDUCATION CODE regulations. When structural changes to 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination existing district facilities are needed to 48980 Parental notifications provide individuals with disabilities access to 48985 Notices to parents in language other programs, services, activities, or facilities, the than English Superintendent or designee shall develop a 51007 Legislative intent: state policy transition plan that sets forth the steps for GOVERNMENT CODE completing the changes. 8310.3 California Religious Freedom Act 11000 Definitions (cf. 6163.2 - Animals at School) 11135 Nondiscrimination in programs or (cf. 7110 - Facilities Master Plan) activities funded by state (cf. 7111 - Evaluating Existing Buildings) 12900-12996 Fair Employment and Housing Act The Superintendent or designee shall ensure 54953.2 Brown Act compliance with that the district provides appropriate auxiliary Americans with Disabilities Act
78 PENAL CODE EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING 422.55 Definition of hate crime PUBLICATIONS 422.6 Interference with constitutional right or California Law Prohibits Workplace privilege Discrimination and Harassment CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, 4600-4670 Uniform complaint procedures OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS 4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary PUBLICATIONS and secondary education programs Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 for Supporting Transgender Students, May 1400-1482 Individuals with Disabilities in 2016 Education Act Dear Colleague Letter: Title IX Coordinators, 1681-1688 Discrimination based on sex or April 2015 blindness, Title IX Dear Colleague Letter, May 26, 2011 2301-2415 Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Dear Colleague Letter: Harassment and Applied Technology Act Bullying, October 2010 6311 State plans Notice of Non-Discrimination, Fact Sheet, 6312 Local education agency plans August 2010Dear Colleague Letter: UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29 Electronic Book Readers, June 29, 2010 794 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices 1973 in Education, August 1991 UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2000d-2000d-7 Title VI, Civil Rights Act of PUBLICATIONS 1964 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, 2000e-2000e-17 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of September 2010 1964 as amended Accessibility of State and Local Government 2000h-2000h-6 Title IX Websites to People with Disabilities, June 12101-12213 Americans with Disabilities Act 2003 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, WORLD WIDE WEB CONSORTIUM TITLE 28 PUBLICATIONS 35.101-35.190 Americans with Disabilities Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Act December 2008 36.303 Auxiliary aids and services WEB SITES CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, CSBA: http://www.csba.org TITLE 34 California Office of the Attorney General: 100.1-100.13 Nondiscrimination in federal http://oag.ca.gov programs, effectuating Title VI California Department of Education: 104.1-104.39 Section 504 of the http://www.cde.ca.gov Rehabilitation Act of 1973 California Department of Fair Employment 106.1-106.61 Discrimination on the basis of and Housing: http://www.dfeh.ca.gov sex, effectuating Title IX, especially: Safe Schools Coalition: 106.9 Dissemination of policy http://www.casafeschools.org Pacific ADA Center: Management Resources: http://www.adapacific.org CSBA PUBLICATIONS U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Updated Legal Guidance: Protecting Rights: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr Students Against Sex Discrimination, July U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights 2016 Division, Americans with Disabilities Act: CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY http://www.ada.gov GENERAL PUBLICATIONS U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Promoting a Safe and Secure Learning Commission: http://www.eeoc.gov Environment for All: Guidance and Model World Wide Web Consortium, Web Policies to Assist California's K-12 Schools in Accessibility Initiative: http://www.w3.org/wai Responding to Immigration Issues, April 2018 Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT
79 adopted: June 13, 2018 Dunsmuir, California criminal incidents that may result in death or serious bodily injury at the school site, including steps to be taken to safeguard students and staff, secure the affected school PHILOSOPHY, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND premises, and apprehend the criminal perpetrator(s), shall be COMPREHENSIVE PLANS developed by district administrators in accordance with Education Code 32281. In developing such strategies, district BP 0450(a) administrators shall consult with law enforcement officials and with representative(s) of employee bargaining unit(s), if they The Governing Board recognizes that students and staff have choose to participate. the right to a safe and secure campus where they are free from physical and psychological harm. The Board is fully When reviewing the tactical response plan, the Board may committed to maximizing school safety and to creating a meet in closed session to confer with law enforcement positive learning environment that includes strategies for officials, provided that any vote to approve the tactical violence prevention and high expectations for student conduct, response plan is announced in open session following the responsible behavior, and respect for others. closed session. (Education Code 32281)
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and (cf. 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 - Unauthorized Release of Activities) Confidential/Privileged Information) (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) (cf. 3515 - Campus Security) (cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions) (cf. 9011 - Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information) (cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department) (cf. 9321 - Closed Session Purposes and Agendas) (cf. 3515.7 - Firearms on School Grounds) (cf. 9321.1 - Closed Session Actions and Reports) (cf. 5131 - Conduct) (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) Access to Safety Plan(s) (cf. 5131.4 - Student Disturbances) (cf. 5131.41 - Use of Seclusion and Restraint) (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that an updated (cf. 5136 - Gangs) file of all safety-related plans and materials is readily available (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) for inspection by the public. (Education Code 32282) (cf. 5138 - Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation) (cf. 5144 - Discipline) (cf. 1340 - Access to District Records) (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities)) However, those portions of the comprehensive safety plan that (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) include tactical responses to criminal incidents shall not be (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) publicly disclosed.
(cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) The Superintendent or designee shall share the comprehensive safety plans and any updates to the plans with local law enforcement, the local fire department, and other first The Superintendent or designee shall oversee the development responder entities. (Education Code 32281) of a districtwide comprehensive safety plan that is applicable to each school site. (Education Code 32281) Legal Reference:
The comprehensive safety plan(s) shall be reviewed and updated by March 1 of each year and forwarded to the Board EDUCATION CODE for approval. (Education Code 32286, 32288) 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination The Board shall review the comprehensive safety plan(s) in 32260-32262 Interagency School Safety Demonstration Act of order to ensure compliance with state law, Board policy, and 1985 administrative regulation and shall approve the plan(s) at a 32270 School safety cadre regularly scheduled meeting. 32280-32289 School safety plans 32290 Safety devices 35147 School site councils and advisory committees (cf. 0500 - Accountability) 35183 School dress code; uniforms (cf. 9320 - Meetings and Notices) 35291 Rules 35291.5 School-adopted discipline rules By October 15 of each year, the Superintendent or designee 41020 Annual audits shall notify the California Department of Education of any 48900-48927 Suspension and expulsion schools that have not complied with the requirements of 48950 Speech and other communication Education Code 32281. (Education Code 32288) 49079 Notification to teacher; student act constituting grounds for suspension or expulsion 67381 Violent crime Tactical Response Plan GOVERNMENT CODE Notwithstanding the process described above, any portion of a comprehensive safety plan that addresses tactical responses to
80 54957 Closed session meetings for threats to security Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities, January 2007 PENAL CODE U.S. SECRET SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS 422.55 Definition of hate crime 626.8 Disruptions 11164-11174.3 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates, 2004 CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
WEB SITES Article 1, Section 28(c) Right to Safe Schools
CSBA: http://www.csba.org CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
California Department of Education, Safe 11987-11987.7 School Community Violence Prevention Schools: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss Program requirements 11992-11993 Definition, persistently dangerous schools UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 California Governor's Office of Emergency 7111-7122 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants Services: http://www.caloes.ca.gov 7912 Transfers from persistently dangerous schools
California Healthy Kids Survey: http://chks.wested.org
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention 12101-12213 Americans with Disabilities Act Federal Bureau of Investigation: http://www.fbi.gov Management Resources: National Center for Crisis CSBA PUBLICATIONS Management: http://www.schoolcrisisresponse.com
Updated Legal Guidance: Protecting Transgender and Gender National School Safety Center: http://www.schoolsafety.us Nonconforming Students Against Sex Discrimination, July 2016 U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov
Providing a Safe, Nondiscriminatory School Environment for U.S. Secret Service, National Threat Assessment Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Students, Policy Center: http://www.secretservice.gov/protection/ntac Brief, February 2014
Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL Safe Schools: Strategies for Governing Boards to Ensure DISTRICT Student Success, rev. 2011
adopted: January 16, 2019 Dunsmuir, California Community Schools: Partnerships Supporting Students, Families and Communities, Policy Brief, October 2010
Cyberbullying: Policy Considerations for Boards, Policy Brief, July 2010 AR 0450 Philosophy, Comprehensive Safety Plan CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS Development and Review
Safe Schools: A Planning Guide for Action, 2002 The school site council shall consult with local law enforcement, the local fire department, and other first responders in the writing and development of the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION comprehensive school safety plan. When practical, the school PUBLICATIONS site council shall also consult with other school site councils and safety committees. (Education Code 32281, 32282) Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook, 2004 (cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS
81 The school site council may delegate the responsibility for (cf. 1700 - Relations Between Private Industry and the developing a comprehensive safety plan to a school safety Schools) planning committee composed of the following members: (Education Code 32281) Content of the Safety Plan
1. The principal or designee Each comprehensive safety plan shall include an assessment of the current status of any crime committed on campus and at 2. One teacher who is a representative of the recognized school-related functions. (Education Code 32282) certificated employee organization The assessment may include, but not be limited to, reports of 3. One parent/guardian whose child attends the school crime, suspension and expulsion rates, and surveys of students, parents/guardians, and staff regarding their perceptions of school safety. 4. One classified employee who is a representative of the recognized classified employee organization (cf. 0500 - Accountability) 5. Other members, if desired (cf. 0510 - School Accountability Report Card) (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) The plan shall identify appropriate strategies and programs that will provide or maintain a high level of school safety and (cf. 1400 - Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies address the school's procedures for complying with existing and the Schools) laws related to school safety, including all of the following: (Education Code 32282) Before adopting the comprehensive safety plan, the school site council or school safety planning committee shall hold a 1. Child abuse reporting procedures consistent with Penal public meeting at the school in order to allow members of the Code 11164-11174.3 public the opportunity to express an opinion about the plan. (Education Code 32288) (cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting) The school site council or safety planning committee shall notify, in writing, the following persons and entities of the 2. Routine and emergency disaster procedures including, but public meeting: (Education Code 32288) not limited to:
1. The local mayor a. Adaptations for students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 2. A representative of the local school employee organization (cf. 6159 - Individualized Education Program) 3. A representative of each parent organization at the school, including the parent teacher association and parent teacher b. An earthquake emergency procedure system in accordance clubs with Education Code 32282
(cf. 1230 - School-Connected Organizations) (cf. 3516 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan)
4. A representative of each teacher organization at the school (cf. 3516.3 - Earthquake Emergency Procedure System)
(cf. 4140/4240/4340 - Bargaining Units) c. A procedure to allow public agencies, including the American Red Cross, to use school buildings, grounds, and equipment for mass care and welfare shelters during disasters 5. A representative of the school's student body government or other emergencies affecting the public health and welfare
6. All persons who have indicated that they want to be notified (cf. 1330 - Use of School Facilities)
In addition, the school site council or safety planning (cf. 3516.1 - Fire Drills and Fires) committee may notify, in writing, the following entities of the public meeting: (Education Code 32288) (cf. 3516.2 - Bomb Threats) 1. Representatives of local religious organizations (cf. 3516.5 - Emergency Schedules) 2. Local civic leaders (cf. 3543 - Transportation Safety and Emergencies) 3. Local business organizations
82 3. Policies pursuant to Education Code 48915(d) for students 10. Procedures for conducting tactical responses to criminal who commit an act listed in Education Code 48915(c) and incidents, including procedures related to individuals with other school-designated serious acts that would lead to guns on campus and at school-related functions suspension, expulsion, or mandatory expulsion recommendations Among the strategies for providing a safe environment, the comprehensive safety plan may also include: (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) 1. Development of a positive school climate that promotes (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) respect for diversity, personal and social responsibility, effective interpersonal and communication skills, self-esteem, anger management, and conflict resolution (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities)) (cf. 5138 - Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation) 4. Procedures to notify teachers of dangerous students pursuant to Education Code 49079 (cf. 6141.2 - Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs)
(cf. 4158/4258/4358 - Employee Security) 2. Disciplinary policies and procedures that contain prevention strategies, such as strategies to prevent bullying, hazing, and cyberbullying, as well as behavioral expectations and 5. A policy consistent with the prohibition against consequences for violations discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying pursuant to Education Code 200-262.4 (cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses) (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) (cf. 5113.1 - Chronic Absence and Truancy)
(cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) (cf. 5131 - Conduct)
(cf. 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sexual Harassment) 3. Curriculum that emphasizes prevention and alternatives to violence, such as multicultural education, character/values education, social and emotional learning, media analysis (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) skills, conflict resolution, community service learning, and education related to the prevention of dating violence (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) (cf. 6142.3 - Civic Education) (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) (cf. 6142.4 - Service Learning/Community Service Classes) (cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) (cf. 6142.8 - Comprehensive Health Education) 6. If the school has adopted a dress code prohibiting students from wearing "gang-related apparel" pursuant to Education 4. Parent involvement strategies, including strategies to help Code 35183, the provisions of that dress code and the ensure parent/guardian support and reinforcement of the definition of "gang-related apparel" school's rules and increase the number of adults on campus
(cf. 5132 - Dress and Grooming) (cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance)
7. Procedures for safe ingress and egress of students, (cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities) parents/guardians, and employees to and from school
(cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement) (cf. 5142 - Safety)
5. Prevention and intervention strategies related to the sale or 8. A safe and orderly school environment conducive to use of drugs and alcohol which shall reflect expectations for learning drug-free schools and support for recovering students
(cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) (cf. 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs)
9. The rules and procedures on school discipline adopted (cf. 5131.61 - Drug Testing) pursuant to Education Code 35291 and 35291.5
(cf. 5131.62 - Tobacco) (cf. 5144 - Discipline)
83 (cf. 5131.63 - Steroids) from school, during a lunch period whether on or off campus, or during or while going to or coming from a school- sponsored activity 6. Collaborative relationships among the city, county, community agencies, local law enforcement, the judicial system, and the schools that lead to the development of a set 12. Strategies for suicide prevention and intervention of common goals and community strategies for violence prevention instruction (cf. 5141.52 - Suicide Prevention)
7. District policy related to possession of firearms and 13. Procedures to implement when a person interferes with or ammunition on school grounds disrupts a school activity, remains on campus after having been asked to leave, or creates a disruption with the intent to (cf. 3515.7 - Firearms on School Grounds) threaten the immediate physical safety of students or staff
8. Measures to prevent or minimize the influence of gangs on (cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions) campus 14. Crisis prevention and intervention strategies, which may (cf. 5136 - Gangs) include the following:
9. Procedures for receiving verification from law enforcement a. Identification of possible crises that may occur, when a violent crime has occurred on school grounds and for determination of necessary tasks that need to be addressed, promptly notifying parents/guardians and employees of that and development of procedures relative to each crisis, crime including the involvement of law enforcement and other public safety agencies as appropriate (cf. 5116.1 - Intradistrict Open Enrollment) (cf. 3515.5 - Sex Offender Notification) 10. Assessment of the school's physical environment, including a risk management analysis and development of (cf. 5131.4 - Student Disturbances) ground security measures such as procedures for closing campuses to outsiders, installing surveillance systems, (cf. 5131.41 - Use of Seclusion and Restraint) securing the campus perimeter, protecting buildings against vandalism, and providing for a law enforcement presence on campus b. Threat assessment strategies to determine the credibility and seriousness of a threat and provide appropriate interventions for the potential offender(s) (cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders)
c. Assignment of staff members responsible for each identified (cf. 3515 - Campus Security) task and procedure
(cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department) d. Development of an evacuation plan based on an assessment of buildings and grounds and opportunities for students and (cf. 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance) staff to practice the evacuation plan
(cf. 5112.5 - Open/Closed Campus) e. Coordination of communication to schools, Governing Board members, parents/guardians, and the media (cf. 5131.5 - Vandalism and Graffiti) (cf. 1112 - Media Relations) 11. Guidelines for the roles and responsibilities of mental health professionals, community intervention professionals, (cf. 9010 - Public Statements) school counselors, school resource officers, and police officers on school campuses. Guidelines may include, but are not f. Development of a method for the reporting of violent limited to, the following: incidents a. Strategies to create and maintain a positive school climate, g. Development of follow-up procedures that may be required promote school safety, and increase student achievement after a crisis has occurred, such as counseling b. Strategies to prioritize mental health and intervention 15. Staff development in violence prevention and intervention services, restorative and transformative justice programs, and techniques, including preparation to implement the elements positive behavior interventions and support of the safety plan c. Protocols to address the mental health care of students who (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) have witnessed a violent act at any time, including, but not limited to, while on school grounds, while coming or going
84 (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) No electronic listening or recording device may be used by any person in a classroom without the teacher's and principal's permission. (Education Code 51512) (cf. 4331 - Staff Development)
The Board encourages all individuals to assist in 16. Environmental safety strategies, including, but not limited maintaining a safe and secure school environment by to, procedures for preventing and mitigating exposure to toxic behaving in an orderly manner while on school grounds pesticides, lead, asbestos, vehicle emissions, and other and by utilizing the district's complaint processes if they hazardous substances and contaminants have concerns with any district program or employee. In accordance with Penal Code 626.7, the principal or designee may request that any individual who is causing (cf. 3510 - Green School Operations) a disruption, including exhibiting volatile, hostile, aggressive, or offensive behavior, immediately leave (cf. 3513.3 - Tobacco-Free Schools) school grounds.
(cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) (cf. 3514 - Environmental Safety) (cf. 1312.2 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials) (cf. 3514.1 - Hazardous Substances) (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) (cf. 1312.4 - Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures) (cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions) (cf. 3514.2 - Integrated Pest Management) Presence of Sex Offender on Campus Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Any person who is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Penal Code 290, including a parent/guardian of a district student, shall request written permission approved: January 16, 2019 Dunsmuir, California from the principal before entering the school campus or grounds. As necessary, the principal shall consult with ______local law enforcement authorities before allowing the presence of any such person at school or other school activity. The principal also shall report to the OMPREHENSIVE AFETY LAN C S P Superintendent or designee anytime he/she gives such BP 1250 written permission. Visitors/Outsiders The principal shall indicate on the written permission the date(s) and times for which permission has been The Governing Board believes that it is important for granted. (Penal Code 626.81) parents/guardians and community members to take an active interest in the issues affecting district schools and Legal Reference: students. Therefore, the Board encourages interested EDUCATION CODE parents/guardians and community members to visit the 32210 Willful disturbance of public school or meeting schools and participate in the educational program. 32211 Threatened disruption or interference with classes; misdemeanor (cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) 32212 Classroom interruptions (cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities) 35160 Authority of governing boards (cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement) 35292 Visits to schools (board members) 49091.10 Parental right to inspect instructional materials To ensure the safety of students and staff and minimize and observe school activities interruption of the instructional program, the 51101 Parent Rights Act of 2002 Superintendent or designee shall establish procedures 51512 Prohibited use of electronic listening or recording which facilitate visits during regular school days. Visits device during school hours should be arranged with the EVIDENCE CODE principal or designee. When a visit involves a 1070 Refusal to disclose news source conference with a teacher or the principal, an LABOR CODE appointment should be scheduled during 230.8 Discharge or discrimination for taking time off to noninstructional time. participate in child's educational activities PENAL CODE (cf. 6116 - Classroom Interruptions) 290 Sex offenders 626-626.10 Schools Any person who is not a student or staff member shall 626.81 Misdemeanor for registered sex offender to register immediately upon entering any school building come onto school grounds or grounds when school is in session. 627-627.10 Access to school premises, especially: 627.1 Definitions (cf. 1112 - Media Relations) 627.2 Necessity of registration by outsider 627.7 Misdemeanors; punishment The principal or designee may provide a visible means COURT DECISIONS of identification for all individuals who are not students or Reeves v. Rocklin Unified School District, (2003) 109 staff members while on school premises. Cal.App.4th 652 ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS
85 95 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 509 (1996) Principal's Registration Authority
Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL The principal or designee may refuse to register any DISTRICT outsider if he/she reasonably concludes that the adopted: July 9, 2012 Dunsmuir, California individual's presence or acts would disrupt the school, revised: March 11, 2015 students, or employees; would result in damage to property; or would result in the distribution or use of a Administrative Regulation controlled substance. The principal or designee or Visitors/Outsiders school security officer may revoke any outsider's AR 1250 registration if he/she has a reasonable basis for Community Relations concluding that the individual's presence on school grounds would interfere or is interfering with the peaceful The Superintendent or designee shall post at every conduct of school activities or would disrupt or is entrance to each school and school grounds a notice disrupting the school, students, or staff. (Penal Code describing registration requirements, school hours or 627.4) hours during which registration is required, the registration location, the route to take to that location, (cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions) and the penalties for violation of registration (cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department) requirements. (Education Code 32211; Penal Code 627.6) When an outsider fails to register, or when the principal or designee denies or revokes an outsider's registration Outsider Registration privileges, the principal or designee may request that the individual promptly leave school grounds. When an Outsiders shall register upon entering school premises outsider is directed to leave, the principal or designee during school hours. Any person other than the shall inform him/her that if he/she reenters the school following is considered an outsider: (Evidence Code within seven days he/she may be guilty of a 1070; Penal Code 627.1, 627.2) misdemeanor subject to a fine and/or imprisonment. (Penal Code 627.7) 1. A student of the school, unless currently under suspension Appeal Procedure
2. A parent/guardian of a student of the school Any person who is denied registration or whose registration is revoked may appeal to the Superintendent 3. A Governing Board member or district or principal by submitting, within five days after the employee person's departure from school, a written request for a hearing. This request must state why he/she believes 4. A public employee whose employment the denial or revocation was improper and must provide requires being on school grounds, or any person who is an address to which the hearing notice may be sent. on school grounds at the school's request Upon receipt of the request for a hearing, the Superintendent or principal shall promptly mail a notice 5. A representative of a school employee of the hearing to the person requesting it. A hearing organization who is engaged in activities related to the before the Superintendent or principal shall be held representation of school employees within seven days after receipt of the request. (Penal Code 627.5) 6. An elected public official (cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) 7. A publisher, editor, reporter, or other person (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) connected with or employed by a newspaper, magazine, other periodical publication, press association or wire Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH service, radio station, or television station SCHOOL DISTRICT approved: September 8, 2010 Dunsmuir, (cf. 1112 - Media Relations) California ______Registration Procedure
In order to register, an outsider shall, upon request, furnish the principal or designee with the following information: (Penal Code 627.3) CIVILITY POLICY
1. His/her name, address, and occupation BP 1310.1 Community Relations 2. His/her age, if less than 21 Members of Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District 3. His/her purpose for entering school grounds staff will treat parents and other members of the public with respect and expect the same in return. The district 4. Proof of identity is committed to maintaining orderly educational and administrative processes in keeping schools and 5. Other information consistent with the administrative offices free from disruptions and provisions of law preventing unauthorized persons from entering school/district grounds.
86 report to law enforcement, any attack, assault or threat This policy promotes mutual respect, civility and orderly made against them on school/District premises or at conduct among district employees, parents and the school/District sponsored activities. public. This policy is not intended to deprive any person of his/her right to freedom of expression, but only to Documentation maintain, to the extent possible and reasonable, a safe, harassment-free workplace for our students and staff. In 6. When it is determined by staff that a member the interest of presenting district employees as positive of the public is in the process of violating the provisions role models to the children of this district, as well as the of this policy, an effort should be made by staff to community, DJUHSD encourages positive provide a written copy of this policy, including applicable communication, and discourages volatile, hostile or code provisions, at the time of occurrence. The aggressive actions. The district seeks public employee will immediately notify his/her supervisor and cooperation with this endeavor. provide a written report of the incident on the attached form. (cf. 0410.1 Recognition of Human Diversity) Legal Reference: Disruptions EDUCATION CODE 32210 Disturbing School 1. Any individual who disrupts or threatens to 44014 Assault on Personnel disrupt school/office operations; threatens the health and 44810 Person on School Grounds safety of students or staff; willfully causes property 44811 Insults and Abuses damage; uses loud and/or offensive language which PENAL CODE could provoke a violent reaction; or who has otherwise 243.5 Arrest on School Grounds established a continued pattern of unauthorized entry on 415.5 Fighting on School Grounds school district property, will be directed to leave school 626.8 Entry of School by Person Not on Lawful Business or school district property promptly by the principal or 627.7 Refusal to Leave School Grounds designee. Policy DUNSMUIRJOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL 2. If any member of the public uses obscenities DISTRICT or speaks in a demanding, loud, insulting and/or adopted: September 14, 2016 Dunsmuir, demeaning manner, the administrator or employee to California whom the remarks are directed will admonish the speaker to communicate civilly. If corrective action is not Administrative Regulation taken by the abusing party, the district employee will verbally notify the abusing party that the meeting, AR 1310.1 conference or telephone conversation is terminated and, Civility Policy if the meeting or conference is on district premises, the offending person will be directed to leave promptly. Examples of Conduct Which Violates the Civility Policy
3. When an individual is directed to leave under The Civility Policy prohibits harassment of district such Paragraph 1 or 2 circumstances, the Principal or employees. For purposes of this policy, harassment is designee shall inform the person that he/she will be defined as a knowing and willful course of conduct guilty of a misdemeanor in accordance with California directed at a specific person which seriously alarms, Education Code 44811 and Penal Code 415.5 and annoys, or harasses the person and which serves no 626.7, if he/she reenters any district facility within 30 legitimate purpose. The course of conduct must be such days after being directed to leave, or within 14 days if as would cause a reasonable person to suffer the person is a parent/guardian of a student attending substantial emotional distress and actually causes such that school. If any individual refuses to leave upon distress (California Code of Civil Procedure 527.6). A request or returns before the applicable period of time, course of conduct would include a pattern of conduct the Principal or designee may notify law enforcement composed of a series of acts over a period of time, officials. An Incident Report (Exhibit 1310.1 (a)) should however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose, be completed for the situations as set forth in including but not limited to: Paragraphs 1 and 2. 1. Following or stalking an individual; (cf. 5146 Campus Disturbance) (cf. 5146 (c) Disturbing the Peace) 2. Making harassing telephone calls to an (cf. 9323 Meeting Conduct) individual;
Safety and Security 3. Sending harassing correspondence to an individual by any means, including, but not limited to: 4. The Superintendent or designee will ensure that a safety and/or crisis intervention techniques a. The use of private mails, program is provided in order to raise awareness on how to deal with these situations if and when they occur. b. Interoffice mail,
5. When violence is directed against an c. Computer email, text messages, and instant employee, or theft against property, employees shall messages, promptly report the occurrence to their Principal or supervisor and complete an Incident Report. Employees d. Facsimile (fax). and supervisors should complete an Incident Report and
87 Constitutionally protected activity is excluded from the The form entitled, "Withdrawal of Consent" is definition of harassment. to be used when the principal chooses to base his/her decision to direct the individual off of the school campus Recourse Available for Unacceptable Disruptive Conduct upon Education Code 32211 or Penal Code 626.7, 626.8 by District Employees or Representatives or 653(g).
Any parent/guardian or member of the public who is 5. Handling Violence, Threat, Battery or Other subjected to unacceptable conduct from any district Illegal Action: employee, as defined in the Civility Policy, may complete a Complaint Against Staff pursuant to the district's When violence, threat, assault, battery or policy, BP 1312.1 (Complaints Concerning School other illegal action is threatened or directed, district Personnel). employees may: (1) report the occurrence to their Principal or supervisor, (2) complete an Incident Report, Any parent/guardian or member of the public who is and/or (3) report the incident to law enforcement subjected to unacceptable conduct from any district officials. representative, other than school personnel, may file a written complaint with the Superintendent. In extraordinary circumstances the district may assist the affected employee(s) in obtaining a restraining Recourse Available for Unacceptable/Disruptive Conduct order against the offending person pursuant to California by Parents/Guardians and Other Members of the Public Code of Civil Procedure 527.6 and 527.8.
The following are examples of ways by which district Complaint Procedure Concerning Violations of the employees and school administrators, depending on the Civility Policy by Parents/ Guardians or Other Members circumstances presented, may resolve situations of the Public involving parents/guardians and other members of the public who violate the Civility Policy. All complaints against/involving parents/guardians or other members of the public shall be initially filed with 1. Provision of Civility Policy: the Superintendent or designee. At the discretion of the Superintendent or designee, the complaint may be The district employee may provide to the referred to the appropriate school site or department in offending person a written copy of this policy at the time an attempt to informally resolve the matter. of the occurrence. The complaint must be submitted on the designated 2. Request to Cease and Desist Behavior: complaint form (see Exhibit 1310.1(a)). Complaints that do not contain specific factual allegations concerning the District employees may request any purported misconduct and the desired remedy will not be parent/guardian or other members of the public who processed. engages in unacceptable and/or disruptive conduct, as described above, to immediately cease his/her conduct The complaint must be filed not later than one month and to act and speak civilly, or may report such person from the date the alleged misconduct occurred or, if such and conduct to the appropriate site administrator. be the case, one month from the date complainant knew or, in the exercise of reasonable care and diligence, 3. Termination of Activity: should have known of the alleged misconduct.
If the offending person does not cease his/her The school site or department level may attempt to inappropriate conduct and/or communication after being resolve the complaint informally within 10 working days requested to do so, the district employee may verbally of receipt of the complaint. If the complaint is referred notify the offending person that the meeting, conference, to, and is not resolved at the school site or department telephone conversation, or any other activity is level, as the case may be, the Superintendent or terminated. The district employee may terminate designee shall conduct an investigation, which may personal contact with the offending person. In that event, include a conference with the complainant and the the district employee or site administrator and the alleged violator. The Superintendent or designee shall offending person may continue to communicate in complete the investigation within 20 working days from writing, if appropriate, regarding the subject matter of the his/her receipt of the complaint from the school site or conference, telephone conversation, or other activity that department level. Within 10 working days thereafter, the was terminated. Superintendent shall render his/her decision concerning the merits of the complaint and the requested remedy, 4. Request to Leave School Grounds/Report to which shall be in writing, and served on both the Law Enforcement: complainant and the alleged violator. The Superintendent or designee's decision shall be final. If the meeting, conference, or other conduct is on district premises, or interferes with, or is disruptive of school or school activities, the appropriate site Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH administrators or their designees may issue a formal SCHOOL DISTRICT warning, notify the offending person to promptly leave approved: September 14, 2016 Dunsmuir, the school grounds and not return pursuant to Education California Code 33210, 33211, 44810, 44811 and Penal Code 626.4, 626.7 and 626.8. The form of the notification is attached hereto as Exhibit 1310.1(b).
88 Exhibit (cf. 6145.5 - Student Organizations and Equal Access)
E 1310.1 The Superintendent or designee shall give priority to Civility Policy school-related activities in the use of school facilities and grounds. Other uses authorized under the Civic Center DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Act shall be on a first-come, first-served basis. Dunsmuir, California For the effective management and control of school CIVILITY INCIDENT REPORT facilities and grounds, the Superintendent or designee shall maintain procedures and regulations that: Name Site______(Education Code 38133)
Today's Date ______Date and Time 1. Aid, encourage, and assist groups desiring to (approximate) of Incident______use school facilities for approved activities
Location of Incident (office, classroom, hallway, etc.) 2. Preserve order in school facilities and on ______school grounds and protect school facilities, designating a person to supervise this task, if necessary Name of Person you are Reporting (if known) ______(cf. 0450 - Comprehensive School Safety Plan) (cf. 3516 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Is this person a parent/guardian or relative to a student Plan) at DJUHSD? _____Yes _____No 3. Ensure that the use of school facilities or Did you feel your well being/safety was threatened? grounds is not inconsistent with their use for school _____Yes _____No purposes and does not interfere with the regular conduct of school work Were there any witnesses to this incident? _____Yes _____No Subject to prior approval by the Board, the Superintendent or designee may grant the use of school Name of Witness(es) facilities or grounds on those days on which district ______schools are closed. (Education Code 37220)
Were law enforcement officials contacted? (cf. 6115 - Ceremonies and Observances) _____Yes _____No There shall be no advertising on school facilities and Who was notified? _____ Security _____ grounds except as allowed by district policy specified in Administrator _____ Sheriff BP 1325 - Advertising and Promotion.
Below, please describe what happened: (cf. 1325 - Advertising and Promotion)
______As necessary to ensure efficient use of school facilities, ______the Superintendent or designee may, with the Board's Signature of Person Completing Form Date approval, enter into an agreement for the joint use of any school facilities or grounds. The Board shall approve any such agreement only if it determines that it is in the best Retain copy for your records Ref. BP/AR 1310.1 interest of the district and the community. ______(cf. 1330.1 - Joint Use Agreements)
Fees
The Board shall adopt a comprehensive schedule of fees to be charged for community use of school facilities and grounds, including, but not limited to, the USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES multipurpose room(s), playing or athletic field(s), track BP 1330 and field venue(s), tennis court(s), and outdoor Community Relations basketball court(s). The schedule of fees shall be prepared in accordance with 5 CCR 14037-14041. (5 The Governing Board believes that school facilities and CCR 14041) grounds are a vital community resource which should be used to foster community involvement and development. (cf. 9320 - Meetings and Notices) Therefore, the Board authorizes the use of school facilities by district residents and community groups for No Charge to School-Related Organizations purposes specified in the Civic Center Act, to the extent that such use does not interfere with school activities or The Board authorizes the use of school facilities or other school-related uses. grounds without charge to school-related organizations whose activities are directly related to or for the benefit (cf. 1400 - Relations Between Other Governmental of district schools. All other groups requesting the use of Agencies and the Schools) school facilities under the Civic Center Act shall be
89 charged an amount not exceeding direct costs that will not impede, interfere, or interrupt the normal determined in accordance with 5 CCR 14037-14041. process of voting and shall make a telephone line for Internet access available for use by local elections Additionally, when any use of school facilities or grounds officials if so requested. He/she shall make a reasonable is for religious services, the district shall charge an effort to ensure that the site is accessible to persons with amount at least equal to the district's direct costs. disabilities. (Elections Code 12283) (Education Code 38134) The Superintendent or designee shall establish Groups shall be charged fair rental value when using procedures to ensure student safety and minimize school facilities or grounds for entertainment or meetings disruptions whenever school is in session while the where admission is charged or contributions solicited facilities are being used as a polling place. and net receipts are not to be expended for charitable purposes or for the welfare of the district's students. (cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions) (Education Code 38134) Legal Reference: Calculating Direct Costs EDUCATION CODE 10900-10914.5 Community recreation programs Direct costs to be charged for community use of each, or 32282 School safety plan each type of, school facility or grounds shall be 37220 School holidays calculated in accordance with 5 CCR 14038 and may 38130-38138 Civic Center Act, use of school property reflect the community's proportionate share of the for public purposes following costs: (Education Code 38134; 5 CCR 14038- BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE 14041) 25608 Alcoholic beverage on school premises ELECTIONS CODE 1. Capital direct costs calculated in accordance 12283 Polling places: schools with 5 CCR 14039, including the estimated costs of GOVERNMENT CODE maintenance, repair, restoration, and refurbishment of 54950-54963 The Ralph M. Brown Act non-classroom space school facilities or grounds MILITARY AND VETERANS CODE 1800 Definitions 2. Operational direct costs calculated in CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 accordance with 5 CCR 14040, including estimated 14037-14042 Proportionate direct costs for use of costs of supplies, utilities, janitorial services, other school facilities and grounds services performed by district employees and/or UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 contracted workers, and salaries and benefits paid to 7905 Equal access to public school facilities district employees directly associated with the COURT DECISIONS administration of the Civic Center Act to operate and Good News Club v. Milford Central School, (2001) 533 maintain school facilities and grounds U.S. 98 Lamb's Chapel v. Center Moriches Union Free School Direct cost fees shall not be discounted to any group or District, (1993) 508 U.S. 384 organization except when the discount is specifically Cole v. Richardson, (1972) 405 U.S. 676 authorized in the adopted fee schedule. (5 CCR 14041) Connell v. Higgenbotham, (1971) 403 U.S. 207 ACLU v. Board of Education of Los Angeles, (1961) 55 Expending Funds Collected as Capital Direct Costs Cal .2d 167 Ellis v. Board of Education, (1945) 27 Cal.2d 322 Any funds collected as capital direct costs shall be ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS deposited into a special fund to be used only for capital 82 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 90 (1999) maintenance, repair, restoration, and refurbishment of 79 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 248 (1996) school facilities and grounds. (5 CCR 14042) Management Resources: Use of School Facility as Polling Place CSBA PUBLICATIONS Maximizing Opportunities for Physical Activity Through The Board may authorize the use of school buildings as Joint Use of Facilities, Policy Brief, February 2010 polling places on any election day, and may also Building Healthy Communities: A School Leader's authorize the use of school buildings, without cost, for Guide to Collaboration and Community Engagement, the storage of voting machines and other vote-tabulating 2009 devices. However, if a city or county elections official WEB SITES specifically requests the use of a school building as a CSBA: http://www.csba.org polling place, the Board shall allow its use for such California Department of Education: purpose. If school will be in session, the Superintendent http://www.cde.ca.gov or designee shall identify to elections officials the specific areas of the school buildings not occupied by Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL school activities that will be allowed for use as polling DISTRICT places. (Elections Code 12283) adopted: August 8, 2018 Dunsmuir, California
(cf. 6111 - School Calendar) Administrative Regulation Use Of School Facilities When a school is used as a polling place, the AR 1330 Superintendent or designee shall provide the elections Community Relations official a site with an adequate amount of space that will allow the precinct board to perform its duties in a manner Application for Use of Facilities
90 10. Other purposes deemed appropriate by the Any person applying for the use of any school facilities Governing Board or grounds on behalf of any society, group, or organization shall present written authorization from the Restrictions group or organization to make the application. School facilities or grounds shall not be used for any of Persons or organizations applying for the use of school the following activities: facilities or grounds shall submit a facilities use statement indicating that they uphold the state and 1. Any use by an individual or group for the federal constitutions and do not intend to use school commission of any crime or any act prohibited by law premises or facilities to commit unlawful acts. 2. Any use which is inconsistent with the use of Civic Center Use school facilities for school purposes or which interferes with the regular conduct of school or school work Subject to district policies and regulations, school facilities and grounds shall be available to citizens and 3. Any use which involves the possession, community groups as a civic center for the following consumption, or sale of drugs or any restricted purposes: (Education Code 32282, 38131) substances, including tobacco
1. Public, literary, scientific, recreational, (cf. 3513.3 - Tobacco-Free Schools) educational, or public agency meetings The district may exclude certain school facilities from 2. The discussion of matters of general or public nonschool use for safety or security reasons. interest Damage and Liability 3. The conduct of religious services for temporary periods, on a one-time or renewable basis, by Groups, organizations, or persons using school facilities any church or religious organization or grounds shall be liable for any property damage caused by the activity. The district may charge the 4. Child care programs to provide supervision amount necessary to repair the damages and may deny and activities for children of preschool and elementary the group further use of school facilities or grounds. school age (Education Code 38134)
(cf. 5148 - Child Care and Development) Any group or organization using school facilities or (cf. 5148.2 - Before/After School Programs) grounds shall be liable for any injuries resulting from its (cf. 5148.3 - Preschool/Early Childhood Education) negligence during the use of district facilities or grounds. The group shall bear the cost of insuring against this risk 5. The administration of examinations for the and defending itself against claims arising from this risk. selection of personnel or the instruction of precinct board (Education Code 38134) members by public agencies Groups or organizations shall provide the district with 6. Supervised recreational activities, including, evidence of insurance against claims arising out of the but not limited to, sports league activities that are group's own negligence when using school facilities. arranged for and supervised by entities, including (Education Code 38134) religious organizations or churches, and in which youth may participate regardless of religious belief or As permitted, the Superintendent or designee may denomination require a hold harmless agreement and indemnification when warranted by the type of activity or the specific 7. A community youth center facilities being used.
8. Mass care and welfare shelters during (cf. 3515.21 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)) disasters or other emergencies affecting the public health and welfare Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) approved: August 8, 2018 Dunsmuir, California (cf. 3516 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan) Exhibit
9. A ceremony, patriotic celebration, or related E 1330 educational assembly conducted by a veterans' Use Of School Facilities organization DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT A veterans' organization means the American FACILITIES USE STATEMENT Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, United Spanish War Veterans, Grand Army of The undersigned, ______, is duly the Republic, or other duly recognized organization of authorized by ______(name of honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, or marines of the organization)______, to act on its United States, or any of their territories. (Military and behalf in requesting the use of school facilities, including, Veterans Code 1800) but not limited to, executing any agreement or undertaking required by law and district policy and
91 regulations governing the use of the facilities. Supporting Data
The organization shall comply with all restrictions placed The district shall make available, for at least three years on the use of the school facilities by law or district policy from the date the report was submitted, supporting data or regulations. which verifies information contained on the CSSA forms. Such data shall include, but not be limited to: (5 CCR The organization recognizes that, in accordance with 702) Education Code 38134, it is liable for any damage to the school facilities or for any injury to any person due to the 1. Reports to local law enforcement officers for the organization's negligence in using the school facilities. crime classifications specified in Education Code 48915(a)-(d)
(Signed) (Date) 2. Suspension and expulsion reports which have been reported to the Governing Board for the crime classifications specified in Education Code 48915(a)-(d) (Organization) (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) Exhibit DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) DISTRICT (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process version: June 27, 2013 Dunsmuir, California (Students with Disabilities)) ______3. Insurance claims, maintenance records and other documents to verify economic loss, if applicable AR 3515.1 (cf. 0510 - School Accountability Report Card) Business and Noninstructional Operations (cf. 1340 - Access to District Records) (cf. 3515 - Campus Security) The principal or designee at each school shall complete (cf. 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance) a California Safe Schools Assessment (CSSA) incident form for each incident of school crime, including hate- Legal Reference: motivated incidents and hate crimes. The information on EDUCATION CODE the form includes, but is not limited to, identification of 14044 Crimes committed on school grounds the crime or hate-motivated incident, victim 48915 Expulsion characteristics, suspect characteristics if known at the PENAL CODE time of the incident, and the actual or estimated dollar 628-628.6 Reporting of school crime loss to the district resulting from a criminal act directed CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 against district property. (Penal Code 628.2; 5 CCR 700-705 Safe schools assessment programs 701) Management Resources: (cf. 3515.4 - Recovery for Property Loss or Damage) CSBA Publications (cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) Protecting Our Schools: Governing Board Strategies to Combat School Violence, 1995, revised 1999 The principal or designee shall use the crime and hate- CDE PUBLICATIONS motivated incident classifications specified in 5 CCR 700 Understanding and Reporting School Crime, California and the reporting guidelines specified in 5 CCR 702 to Safe Schools Assessment, California Department of determine if an incident is reportable. (5 CCR 701) Education and Butte County Office of Education, 1995 WEB SITES Each month, the principal shall report the data to the CDE Safe Schools and Violence Prevention Office: Superintendent or designee. (5 CCR 701) http://www.cde.ca.gov/ spbranch/safety/safetyhome.html Butte County Office of Education (CDE's designee): On or before February 1 and August 1 of each year, the http://www.cssa.butte.k12.ca.us Superintendent or designee shall aggregate the data CSBA: http://www.csba.org reported by the schools and report this aggregated data to the California Department of Education or its Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL designee. (5 CCR 701) DISTRICT approved: February 13, 2001 Dunsmuir, California (cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department) ______
The Superintendent or designee shall certify to the best of his/her knowledge and belief that the information in each CSSA form is true, accurate and complete prior to EMERGENCIES AND DISASTER submission to the California Department of Education or PREPAREDNESS PLAN its designee. (5 CCR 704) BP 3516
Copies of CSSA incident forms and any districtwide Business and Noninstructional Operations aggregated data shall be made available to the public upon request. (Penal Code 628.2) The Governing Board recognizes that all district staff and students must be prepared to respond quickly and (cf. 1112 - Media Relations) responsibly to emergencies, disasters, and threats of disaster. The district shall take all reasonable steps to
92 prevent and/or mitigate the impact of a disaster on 32290 Safety devices district students, staff, and schools. 39834 Operating overloaded bus 46390-46392 Emergency average daily attendance in The Superintendent or designee shall develop and case of disaster maintain a disaster preparedness plan which contains 49505 Natural disaster; meals for homeless students; routine and emergency disaster procedures, including, reimbursement but not limited to, earthquake emergency procedures, CIVIL CODE and adaptations for individuals with disabilities in 1714.5 Release from liability for disaster service accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. workers and shelters Such procedures shall be incorporated into the GOVERNMENT CODE comprehensive school safety plan. (Education Code 3100-3109 Public employees as disaster service 32282) workers; oath or affirmation 8607 Standardized emergency management system (cf. 0400 - Comprehensive Plans) CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) Article 20, Section 3 Oath or affirmation (cf. 3516.3 - Earthquake Emergency Procedure System) CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 550 Fire drills In developing the disaster preparedness plan, the 560 Civil defense and disaster preparedness plans Superintendent or designee shall involve district staff at CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 19 all levels, including administrators, district police or 2400-2450 Standardized emergency management security officers, facilities managers, transportation system managers, food services personnel, school UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 psychologists, counselors, school nurses, teachers, 12101-12213 Americans with Disabilities Act classified employees, and public information officers. As appropriate, he/she shall also collaborate with law Management Resources: enforcement, fire safety officials, emergency medical CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION services, health and mental health professionals, PUBLICATIONS parents/guardians, and students. Crisis Response Box, 2000 (cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) EMERGENCY SERVICES PUBLICATIONS (cf. 3513.3 - District Police/Security Department) Active Shooter Awareness Guidance, February 2018 State of California Emergency Plan, 2017 The plan shall comply with state-approved Standardized School Emergency Response: Using SEMS at Districts Emergency Management System (SEMS) guidelines and Sites, June 1998 established for multiple-jurisdiction or multiple-agency FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY operations and with the National Incident Management PUBLICATIONS System. National Incident Management System, 3rd ed., October 2017 The Superintendent or designee shall provide training to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS employees regarding their responsibilities, including Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency periodic drills and exercises to test and refine staff's Operations Plans, 2013 responsiveness in the event of an emergency. WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) California Attorney General's Office: https://oag.ca.gov (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) California Department of Education, Crisis Preparedness: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/cp The Board shall grant the use of school buildings, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services: grounds, and equipment to public agencies, including http://www.caloes.ca.gov the American Red Cross, for mass care and welfare California Seismic Safety Commission: shelters during disasters or other emergencies affecting http://www.seismic.ca.gov the public health and welfare. The Board shall cooperate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: with such agencies in furnishing and maintaining http://www.cdc.gov whatever services the district may deem necessary to Federal Emergency Management Agency: meet the community's needs. (Education Code 32282) http://www.fema.gov U.S. Department of Education, Emergency Planning: (cf. 1330 - Use of School Facilities) http://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/crisisplanning.ht ml District employees are considered disaster service U.S. Department of Homeland Security: workers and are subject to disaster service activities http://www.dhs.gov assigned to them. (Government Code 3100) Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL (cf. 4112.3/4212.3/4312.3 - Oath or Affirmation) DISTRICT (cf. 4119.3/4219.3/4319.3 - Duties of Personnel) adopted: June 13, 2018 Dunsmuir, California
Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 32001 Fire alarms and drills 32040 Duty to equip school with first aid kit 32280-32289 School safety plans
93 Administrative Regulation (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) AR 3516 Emergencies And Disaster Preparedness 3. Specific determination of roles and Plan responsibilities of staff during a disaster or other emergency, including determination of:
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that district a. The appropriate chain of command at the and/or school site plans address, at a minimum, the district and, if communication between the district and following types of emergencies and disasters: site is not possible, at each site
1. Fire on or off school grounds which endangers b. Individuals responsible for specific duties students and staff
c. Designation of the principal for the overall (cf. 3516.1 - Fire Drills and Fires) control and supervision of activities at each school
during an emergency, including authorization to use 2. Earthquake, flood, or other natural disasters his/her discretion in situations which do not permit
execution of prearranged plans (cf. 3516.3 - Earthquake Emergency Procedure System)
d. Identification of at least one person at each 3. Environmental hazards, such as leakages or site who holds a valid certificate in first aid and spills of hazardous materials cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(cf. 3514 - Environmental Safety) e. Assignment of responsibility for identification (cf. 3514.2 - Integrated Pest Management) of injured persons and administration of first aid
4. Attack or disturbance, or threat of attack or 4. Personal safety and security, including: disturbance, by an individual or group
a. Identification of areas of responsibility for the (cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions) supervision of students (cf. 3515.7 - Firearms on School Grounds)
(cf. 5131.4 - Student Disturbances) b. Procedures for the evacuation of students and
staff, including posting of evacuation routes 5. Bomb threat or actual detonation
c. Procedures for the release of students, (cf. 3516.2 - Bomb Threats) including a procedure to release students when
reference to the emergency card is not feasible 6. Biological, radiological, chemical, and other activities, or heightened warning of such activities (cf. 5141 - Health Care and Emergencies)
(cf. 5142 - Safety) 7. Medical emergencies and quarantines, such as a pandemic influenza outbreak d. Identification of transportation needs, including
a plan which allows bus seating capacity limits to be (cf. 5141.22 - Infectious Diseases) exceeded when a disaster or hazard requires students to
be moved immediately to ensure their safety The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district's procedures include strategies and actions for (cf. 3543 - Transportation Safety and Emergencies) prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, including, but not limited to, the following: e. Provision of a first aid kit to each classroom
1. Regular inspection of school facilities and f. Arrangements for students and staff with equipment, identification of risks, and implementation of special needs strategies and measures to increase the safety and security of school facilities (cf. 4032 - Reasonable Accommodation)
(cf. 6159 - Individualized Education Program) (cf. 3513.3 - District Police/Security Department) (cf. 6164.6 - Identification and Education Under Section (cf. 3515 - Campus Security) 504) (cf. 3517 - Facilities Inspection)
(cf. 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance) g. Upon notification that a pandemic situation
exists, adjustment of attendance policies for students 2. Instruction for district staff and students and sick leave policies for staff with known or suspected regarding emergency plans, including: pandemic influenza or other infectious disease
a. Training of staff in first aid and (cf. 4161.1/4361.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cf. 4261.1 - Personal Illness/Injury Leave)
(cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses) b. Regular practice of emergency procedures by (cf. 6183 - Home and Hospital Instruction) students and staff
5. Closure of schools, including an analysis of: (cf. 4131 - Staff Development)
94 a. The impact on student learning and methods aid supplies, and procedures and locations for turning off to ensure continuity of instruction fire alarms, sprinklers, utilities, and other systems. Such information shall be stored in a box in a secure, easily b. How to provide for continuity of operations for accessible location, with a duplicate kept at another essential central office functions, such as payroll and location in case the primary location is inaccessible. ongoing communication with students and parents/guardians Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (cf. 3516.5 - Emergency Schedules) approved: June 13, 2018 Dunsmuir, California
6. Communication among staff, ______parents/guardians, the Governing Board, other governmental agencies, and the media during an emergency, including: AR 3516.3 a. Identification of spokesperson(s) Earthquake Emergency Procedure (cf. 1112 - Media Relations) System b. Development and testing of communication platforms, such as hotlines, telephone trees, web sites, Earthquake Preparedness social media, and electronic notifications Earthquake emergency procedures shall be established in (cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites) every school building having an occupant capacity of 50 or (cf. 1114 - District-Sponsored Social Media) more students, or more than one classroom, and shall be incorporated into the comprehensive safety plan. (Education c. Development of methods to ensure that Code 32282) communications are, to the extent practicable, in a language and format that is easy for parents/guardians to understand (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) d. Distribution of information about district and Earthquake emergency procedures shall be aligned with the school site emergency procedures to staff, students, and Standardized Emergency Management System and the parents/guardians National Incident Management System. (Government Code 8607; 19 CCR 2400-2450) 7. Cooperation with other state and local agencies, including: (cf. 3516 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan) a. Development of guidelines for law enforcement involvement and intervention The Superintendent or designee may work with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the Seismic b. Collaboration with the local health department, Safety Commission to develop and establish the earthquake including development of a tracking system to alert the emergency procedures. (Education Code 32282) local health department of a substantial increase of student or staff absenteeism as indicative of a potential outbreak of an infectious disease Earthquake emergency procedures shall outline the roles and responsibilities of students and staff during and after an (cf. 1400 - Relations Between Other Governmental earthquake. Agencies and the Schools) Earthquake emergency procedures shall include, but not be 8. Steps to be taken after the disaster or limited to, all of the following: (Education Code 32282) emergency, including: a. Inspection of school facilities 1. A school building disaster plan, ready for implementation at any time, for maintaining the safety and care of students and b. Provision of mental health services for staff students and staff, as needed 2. A drop procedure whereby each student and staff member (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) takes cover under a table or desk, dropping to his/her knees, with the head protected by the arms and the back to the The Superintendent or designee shall assemble key windows information that would be needed in an emergency. Such information may include, but is not limited to, a list of individuals and organizations who should be Drop procedures shall be practiced at least once each school contacted for assistance in an emergency, current quarter in elementary schools and at least once each semester layouts and blueprints of school buildings, aerial photos in secondary schools. of the campus, maps of evacuation routes and alternate routes, a roster of employees with their work locations, 3. Protective measures to be taken before, during, and student photographs and their emergency contact following an earthquake information, a clearly labeled set of keys, location of first
95 4. A program to ensure that students and staff are aware of and 2. In laboratories, burners should be extinguished, if possible, properly trained in the earthquake emergency procedure before taking cover. system 3. As soon as possible, staff shall move students away from (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) windows, shelves, and heavy objects or furniture that may fall.
(cf. 4231 - Staff Development) 4. After the earthquake, the principal or designee shall determine whether planned evacuation routes and assembly locations are safe and shall communicate with teachers and (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) other staff.
Staff and students shall be informed of the dangers to expect 5. When directed by the principal or designee to evacuate, or if in an earthquake and procedures to be followed. Students shall classrooms or other facilities present dangerous hazards that be instructed to remain silent and follow directions given by require immediate evacuation, staff shall account for all staff in such an emergency. Staff and students also shall be students under their supervision and shall evacuate the taught safety precautions to take if they are in the open or on building in an orderly manner. the way to or from school when an earthquake occurs.
Earthquake While Outdoors on School Grounds Earthquake emergency procedures shall designate primary and alternative locations outside of buildings, which may include areas off campus if necessary, where individuals on a school When an earthquake occurs, the following actions shall be site will assemble following evacuation. In designating such taken by staff or other persons in authority who are outdoors areas, the Superintendent or designee shall consider potential on school grounds: post-earthquake hazards outside school buildings including, but not limited to, power lines, trees, covered walkways, chain 1. Staff shall direct students to walk away from buildings, link fences that may be an electric shock hazard, and areas trees, overhead power lines, power poles, or exposed wires. near buildings that may have debris.
2. Staff shall have students perform the drop procedure. Earthquake emergency procedures also shall outline primary and alternative evacuation routes that avoid areas with potential hazards to the extent possible. The needs of students 3. Staff shall have students stay in the open until the with disabilities shall be considered when planning evacuation earthquake is over or until further directions are given. routes. Earthquake While on the Bus The Superintendent or designee shall consider the danger of a post-earthquake tsunami when developing evacuation routes and locations, including the need to evacuate to higher ground. If students are on the school bus when an earthquake occurs, the bus driver shall take proper precautions to ensure student safety, which may include pulling over to the side of the road The Superintendent or designee shall identify at least one or driving to a location away from outside hazards, if possible. individual within each building to determine if an evacuation Following the earthquake, the driver shall contact the is necessary, the best evacuation location, and the best route to Superintendent or designee for instructions before proceeding that location when an earthquake occurs. on the route or, if such contact is not possible, drive to an evacuation or assembly location. The Superintendent or designee shall identify potential earthquake hazards in classrooms and other district facilities, (cf. 3543 - Transportation Safety and Emergencies) including, but not limited to, areas where the main gas supply or electric current enters the building, suspended ceilings, Subsequent Emergency Procedures pendant light fixtures, large windows, stairwells, science laboratories, storage areas for hazardous materials, shop areas, and unsecured furniture and equipment. To the extent After an earthquake episode has subsided, the following possible, dangers presented by such potential hazards shall be actions shall be taken: minimized by securing equipment and furnishings and removing heavy objects from high shelves. 1. Staff shall extinguish small fires if safe.
Earthquake While Indoors at School 2. Staff shall provide first aid to any injured students, take roll, and report missing students to the principal or designee. When an earthquake occurs, the following actions shall be taken inside buildings and classrooms: 3. Staff and students shall refrain from lighting any stoves or burners or operating any electrical switches until the area is 1. Staff shall have students perform the drop procedure. declared safe. Students should stay in the drop position until the emergency is over or until further instructions are given. 4. All buildings shall be inspected for water and gas leaks, electrical breakages, and large cracks or earth slippage affecting buildings.
96 5. The principal or designee shall post staff at safe distances American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org from all building entrances and instruct staff and students to remain outside the buildings until they are declared safe. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services: http://www.caloes.ca.gov 6. The principal or designee shall request assistance as needed from the county or city civil defense office, fire and police California Seismic Safety departments, city and county building inspectors, and utility Commission: http://www.seismic.ca.gov companies and shall confer with them regarding the advisability of closing the school. Federal Emergency Management Agency: http://www.fema.gov/hazards/earthquakes 7. The principal or designee shall contact the Superintendent or designee and request further instructions after assessing the earthquake damage. National Incident Management System: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims 8. The Superintendent or designee shall provide updates to parents/guardians of district students and members of the Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL community about the incident, any safety issues, and follow- DISTRICT up directions. approved: August 10, 2016 Dunsmuir, California (cf. 1112 - Media Relations) ______Legal Reference: SEXUAL HARASSMENT EDUCATION CODE BP 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 PERSONNEL 32280-32289 School safety plans The Governing Board is committed to providing a safe GOVERNMENT CODE work environment that is free of harassment and intimidation. The Board prohibits sexual harassment against district employees and retaliatory behavior or 3100 Public employees as disaster service workers action against any person who complains, testifies, or otherwise participates in the complaint process established for the purpose of this policy. 8607 Standardized Emergency Management System
Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 19 harassment that is based on the gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation of the victim.
2400-2450 Standardized Emergency Management System This policy shall apply to all district employees and to other persons on district property or with some Management Resources: employment relationship with the district, such as interns, volunteers, contractors, and job applicants.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and SERVICES PUBLICATIONS Activities) (cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment) The ABCs of Post-Earthquake Evacuation: A Checklist for School Administrators and Faculty Any district employee who engages or participates in sexual harassment or who aids, abets, incites, compels, or coerces another to commit sexual harassment in Guide and Checklist for Nonstructural Earthquake Hazards in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action, up California Schools, January 2003 to and including dismissal.
School Emergency Response: Using SEMS at Districts and (cf. 4117.7/4317.7 - Employment Status Reports) Sites, June 1998 (cf. 4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY The Superintendent or designee shall take all actions PUBLICATIONS necessary to ensure the prevention, investigation, and correction of sexual harassment, including but not limited Guidebook for Developing a School Earthquake Safety to: Program, 1990 1. Providing training to employees in accordance with law and administrative regulation WEB SITES 2. Publicizing and disseminating the district's
97 sexual harassment policy to employees and others to CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 whom the policy may apply 4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary education programs receiving state financial (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) assistance UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 3. Ensuring prompt, thorough, and fair 1681-1688 Title IX prohibition against discrimination investigation of complaints UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 2000e-2000e-17 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as 4. Taking timely and appropriate amended corrective/remedial action(s), which may require interim CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34 separation of the complainant and the alleged harasser 106.1-106.9 Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in and subsequent monitoring of developments education programs or activities 106.51-106.61 Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in The Superintendent or designee shall periodically employment in education program or activities evaluate the effectiveness of the district's strategies to COURT DECISIONS prevent and address harassment. Such evaluation may Department of Health Services v. Superior Court of involve conducting regular anonymous employee California, (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1026 surveys to assess whether harassment is occurring or is Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, (1998) 118 S.Ct. 2275 perceived to be tolerated, partnering with researchers or Burlington Industries v. Ellreth, (1998) 118 S.Ct. 2257 other agencies with the needed expertise to evaluate the Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District, district's prevention strategies, and using any other (1998) 118 S.Ct. 1989 effective tool for receiving feedback on systems and/or Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Serv. Inc., (1998) 118 processes. As necessary, changes shall be made to the S.Ct. 998 harassment policy, complaint procedures, or training. Meritor Savings Bank, FSB v. Vinson et al., (1986) 447 U.S. 57 Sexual Harassment Reports and Complaints Management Resources: Any district employee who feels that he/she has been U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY sexually harassed in the performance of his/her district COMMISSION PUBLICATIONS responsibilities or who has knowledge of any incident of Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment, sexual harassment by or against another employee shall November 2017 immediately report the incident to his/her direct WEB SITES supervisor, another supervisor, the district's coordinator California Department of Fair Employment and Housing: for nondiscrimination, the Superintendent, or, if http://www.dfeh.ca.gov available, a complaint hotline or an ombudsman. A Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: supervisor or administrator who receives a harassment http://www.eeoc.gov complaint shall promptly notify the coordinator. U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html Complaints of sexual harassment shall be filed and investigated in accordance with the complaint procedure Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL specified in AR 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment. DISTRICT An employee may bypass his/her supervisor in filing a adopted: April 18, 2018 Dunsmuir, California complaint where the supervisor is the subject of the complaint. Administrative Regulation All complaints and allegations of sexual harassment shall be kept confidential to the extent necessary to carry AR 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 out the investigation or to take other subsequent Sexual Harassment l necessary actions. (2 CCR 11023) This administrative regulation shall apply to all Legal Reference: allegations of sexual harassment involving employees, EDUCATION CODE interns, volunteers, and job applicants, but shall not be 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of used to resolve any complaint by or against a student. sex GOVERNMENT CODE Definitions 12900-12996 Fair Employment and Housing Act, especially: Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited 12940 Prohibited discrimination to, unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted requests for 12950 Sexual harassment; distribution of information sexual favors, or other unwanted verbal, visual, or 12950.1 Sexual harassment training physical conduct of a sexual nature made against LABOR CODE another person of the same or opposite sex in the work 1101 Political activities of employees or educational setting when: (Education Code 212.5; 1102.1 Discrimination: sexual orientation Government Code 12940; 2 CCR 11034) CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2 11009 Employment discrimination 1. Submission to the conduct is made explicitly 11021 Retaliation or implicitly a term or condition of the individual's 11023 Harassment and discrimination prevention and employment. correction 11024 Sexual harassment training and education 2. Submission to or rejection of the conduct is 11034 Terms, conditions, and privileges of employment used as the basis for an employment decision affecting
98 the individual. such action, when the exercise of the authority is not of a merely routine or clerical nature, but requires the use of 3. Submission to or rejection of the conduct is independent judgment. (Government Code 12926) used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits, services, honors, (cf. 4300 - Administrative and Supervisory Personnel) programs, or activities available at or through the district. The district's sexual harassment training and education Prohibited sexual harassment also includes conduct program for supervisory employees shall be aimed at which, regardless of whether or not it is motivated by assisting them in preventing and effectively responding sexual desire, is so severe or pervasive as to to incidents of sexual harassment, as well as unreasonably interfere with the victim's work implementing mechanisms to promptly address and performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or correct wrongful behavior. The training shall include, but offensive work environment. is not limited to, the following: (Government Code 12950.1; 2 CCR 11024) Examples of actions that might constitute sexual harassment in the work or educational setting, whether 1. Information and practical guidance regarding committed by a supervisor, a co-worker, or a non- federal and state laws on the prohibition, prevention, and employee, include, but are not limited to: correction of sexual harassment, the remedies available to sexual harassment victims in civil actions, and 1. Unwelcome verbal conduct such as sexual potential district and/or individual exposure or liability flirtations or propositions; graphic comments about an individual's body; overly personal conversations or 2. The types of conduct that constitute sexual pressure for sexual activity; sexual jokes or stories; harassment and practical examples which illustrate unwelcome sexual slurs, epithets, threats, innuendoes, sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation using derogatory comments, sexually degrading descriptions, training modalities such as role plays, case studies, and or the spreading of sexual rumors group discussions, based on factual scenarios taken from case law, news and media accounts, and 2. Unwelcome visual conduct such as drawings, hypotheticals based on workplace situations and other pictures, graffiti, or gestures; sexually explicit emails; sources displaying sexually suggestive objects 3. A supervisor's obligation to report sexual 3. Unwelcome physical conduct such as harassment, discrimination, and retaliation of which massaging, grabbing, fondling, stroking, or brushing the he/she becomes aware and what to do if the supervisor body; touching an individual's body or clothes in a sexual himself/herself is personally accused of harassment way; cornering, blocking, leaning over, or impeding normal movements 4. Strategies for preventing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation and appropriate steps to Training ensure that remedial measures are taken to correct harassing behavior, including an effective process for The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all investigation of a complaint employees receive training regarding the district's sexual harassment policies when hired and periodically 5. The essential elements of the district's anti- thereafter. The training shall include how to recognize harassment policy, including the limited confidentiality of prohibited or harassing conduct, the procedures for the complaint process and resources for victims of reporting and/or filing complaints involving an employee, unlawful sexual harassment, such as to whom they employees' duty to use the district's complaint should report any alleged sexual harassment, and how procedures, and employee obligations when a sexual to use the policy if a harassment complaint is filed harassment report involving a student is made to the employee. The training shall also include information 6. A copy of the district's sexual harassment about processes for employees to informally share or policy and administrative regulation, which each obtain information about harassment without filing a participant shall acknowledge in writing that he/she has complaint. received
(cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) 7. The definition and prevention of abusive (cf. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment) conduct that addresses the use of derogatory remarks, (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) insults, or epithets, other verbal or physical conduct that a reasonable person would find threatening, intimidating, Every two years, the Superintendent or designee shall or humiliating, and the gratuitous sabotage or ensure that supervisory employees receive at least two undermining of a person's work performance hours of classroom or other effective interactive training and education regarding sexual harassment. All such 8. Practical examples of harassment based on newly hired or promoted employees shall receive gender identity, gender expression, and sexual training within six months of their assumption of the new orientation position. (Government Code 12950.1) The Superintendent or designee shall retain for at least A supervisory employee is any employee having the two years the records of any training provided to authority, in the interest of the district, to hire, transfer, supervisory employees. Such records shall include the suspend, lay off, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or names of trained employees, date of the training, the discipline other employees, or the responsibility to direct type of training, and the name of the training provider. (2 them, adjust their grievances, or effectively recommend CCR 11024)
99 the district's comprehensive safety plan, the Notifications Superintendent or designee shall develop strategies for protecting employees from potentially dangerous A copy of the Board policy and this administrative persons and situations and for providing necessary regulation shall: (Education Code 231.5) assistance and support when emergency situations occur. 1. Be displayed in a prominent location in the main administrative building, district office, or other area (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) of the school where notices of district rules, regulations, (cf. 3515 - Campus Security) procedures, and standards of conduct are posted (cf. 5131.4 - Student Disturbances)
2. Be provided to every district employee at the Any employee against whom violence or any threat of beginning of the first quarter or semester of the school violence has been directed in the workplace shall notify year or whenever a new employee is hired the Superintendent or designee immediately. As appropriate, the Superintendent or designee shall initiate (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) legal and security measures to protect the employee and others in the workplace. 3. Appear in any school or district publication that sets forth the school's or district's comprehensive rules, The Superintendent or designee may pursue legal action regulations, procedures, and standards of conduct on behalf of an employee against a student or his/her parent/guardian to recover damages to the employee or All employees shall receive a copy of an information his/her property caused by the student's willful sheet prepared by the California Department of Fair misconduct that occurred on district property, at a school Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the district that or district activity, or in retaliation for lawful acts of the contains, at a minimum, components on: (Government employee in the performance of his/her duties. Code 12950) (Education Code 48904, 48905)
1. The illegality of sexual harassment (cf. 3320 - Claims and Actions Against the District) (cf. 3515.4 - Recovery for Property Loss or Damage) 2. The definition of sexual harassment under (cf. 4156.3/4256.3/4356.3 - Employee Property applicable state and federal law Reimbursement) (cf. 5125.2 - Withholding Grades, Diploma or 3. A description of sexual harassment, with Transcripts) examples The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that 4. The district's complaint process available to employees receive training in crisis prevention and the employee intervention techniques in order to protect themselves and students. Staff development may include training in 5. The legal remedies and complaint process classroom management, effective communication available through DFEH and the Equal Employment techniques, procedures for responding to an active Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shooter situation, and crisis resolution.
6. Directions on how to contact DFEH and the (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) EEOC (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) 7. The protection against retaliation provided by 2 CCR 11021 for opposing harassment prohibited by law The Superintendent or designee also shall inform or for filing a complaint with or otherwise participating in teachers, in accordance with law, of crimes and offenses an investigation, proceeding, or hearing conducted by committed by students who may pose a danger in the DFEH and the EEOC classroom. (Education Code 48201, 49079; Welfare and Institutions Code 827) In addition, the district shall post, in a prominent and accessible location, the DFEH poster on discrimination The Superintendent or designee may make available at in employment and the illegality of sexual harassment appropriate locations, including, but not limited to, district and the DFEH poster regarding transgender rights. and school offices, gyms, and classrooms, (Government Code 12950) communication devices that would enable two-way communication with law enforcement and others when Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH emergencies occur. SCHOOL DISTRICT approved: April 18, 2018 Dunsmuir, California (cf. 5141 - Health Care and Emergencies)
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EMPLOYEE SECURITY Employees shall not carry or possess pepper spray on school property or at school activities, except when BP 4158 /4258/4358 authorized by the Superintendent or designee for self- PERSONNEL defense purposes. When allowed, an employee may only possess pepper spray in accordance with The Governing Board desires to provide a safe and administrative regulations and Penal Code 22810. Any orderly work environment for all employees. As part of employee who is negligent or careless in the possession
100 or handling of pepper spray shall be subject to employee including board member appropriate disciplinary measures. 290 Registration of sex offenders 601 Trespass by person making credible threat (cf. 4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) 626-626.11 School crimes (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) 646.9 Stalking 22810 Purchase, possession, and use of tear gas Reporting of Injurious Objects WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE 827 Juvenile court proceedings; reports; confidentiality The Board requires employees to take immediate action 828.1 District police or security department, disclosure upon being made aware that any person is in of juvenile records possession of a weapon or unauthorized injurious object COURT DECISIONS on school grounds or at a school-related or school- City of San Jose v. William Garbett, (2010) 190 Cal. sponsored activity. The employee shall use his/her own App. 4th 526 judgment as to the potential danger involved and shall do one of the following: Management Resources: WEB SITES 1. Confiscate the object and deliver it to the CSBA: http://www.csba.org principal immediately California Department of Education, Safe Schools and Violence Prevention Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss 2. Immediately notify the principal, who shall take appropriate action Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 3. Immediately call 911 and the principal adopted: June 13, 2018 Dunsmuir, California
(cf. 3515.7 - Firearms on School Grounds) (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) Administrative Regulation (cf. 5144 - Discipline) (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) AR 4158/4258/4358 (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process Employee Security (Students with Disabilities)) An employee may use reasonable and necessary force When informing the principal about the possession or for self-defense or defense of another person, to quell a seizure of a weapon or dangerous device, the employee disturbance threatening physical injury to others or shall report the name(s) of persons involved, witnesses, damage to property, or to obtain possession of weapons location, and the circumstances of any seizure. or other dangerous objects within the control of a student. (Education Code 44807, 49001) Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) 32210-32212 Willful disturbance, public schools or (cf. 5144 - Discipline) meetings 32225-32226 Communication devices An employee shall promptly report to the principal or 35208 Liability insurance other immediate supervisor any attack, assault, or 35213 Reimbursement for loss, destruction or damage physical threat made against him/her by a student or by of school property any other individual in relation to the employee's 44014 Report of assault by pupil against school performance of his/her duties, and any action the employee employee took in response. When appropriate, the 44807 Duty concerning conduct of students employee and the principal or other immediate 48201 Transfer of student records supervisor shall report the incident to law enforcement. 48900-48926 Suspension or expulsion 49079 Notification to teacher; student who has engaged (cf. 3515.2 - Disruptions) in acts re: grounds suspension or expulsion 49330-49335 Injurious objects Reports of attack, assault, or threat shall be forwarded CIVIL CODE immediately to the Superintendent or designee. 51.7 Freedom from violence or intimidation CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (cf. 3320 - Claims and Actions Against the District) 527.8 Workplace violence safety (cf. 3515.4 - Recovery for Property Loss or Damage) GOVERNMENT CODE (cf. 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance) 995-996.4 Defense of public employees 3543.2 Scope of representation Notice Regarding Student Offenses Committed While PENAL CODE Under School Jurisdiction 71 Threatening public officers and employees and school officials The Superintendent or designee shall inform the 240-246.3 Assault and battery, especially: teacher(s) of each student who, during the previous 241.3 Assault against school bus drivers three school years, has engaged in or is reasonably 241.6 Assault on school employee including board suspected to have engaged in any act, except the member possession or use of tobacco products, that would 243.3 Battery against school bus drivers constitute a ground for suspension or expulsion as 243.6 Battery against school employee including board specified in AR 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due member Process. This information shall be based upon district 245.5 Assault with deadly weapon against school records maintained in the ordinary course of business or
101 records received from a law enforcement agency. (Education Code 49079) Any confidential file of court-initiated information shall be kept until the student becomes 18, graduates from high (cf. 5125 - Student Records) school, or is released from juvenile court jurisdiction, (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) whichever occurs first, and shall then be destroyed. (Welfare and Institutions Code 827) Upon receiving a transfer student's record regarding acts committed by the student that resulted in his/her Procedures to Maintain Confidentiality of Student suspension or expulsion, the Superintendent or Offenses designee shall inform the student's teacher(s) that the student was suspended from school or expelled from In order to maintain confidentiality when providing his/her former district and of the act that resulted in the information about student offenses to counselors and suspension or expulsion. (Education Code 48201) teachers of classes/programs to which a student is assigned, the principal or designee shall send the staff Information received by teacher(s) shall be received in member a written notification that one of his/her students confidence for the limited purpose for which it was has committed an offense that requires his/her review of provided and shall not be further disseminated by the a student's file in the school office. This notice shall not teacher. (Education Code 49079) name or otherwise identify the student. The staff member shall be asked to initial the notification and Notice Regarding Student Offenses Committed While return it to the principal or designee. He/she shall also Outside School Jurisdiction initial the student's file when reviewing it in the school office. When a minor student has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have illegally used, sold, or Use of Pepper Spray possessed a controlled substance or committed specified crimes involving serious acts of violence, the The Superintendent or designee shall notify employees district police or security department may provide written of the district's policy prohibiting the possession of notification to the Superintendent. (Welfare and pepper spray on school property or at school-related Institutions Code 828.1) activities without prior approval of the Superintendent or designee. Employees wishing to carry pepper spray (cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department) shall submit to the Superintendent or designee a written request setting forth the need for the pepper spray. The When informed by the court that a minor student has Superintendent or designee shall notify the employee in been found by a court to have committed any felony or writing as to whether the request was approved or any misdemeanor involving curfew, gambling, alcohol, denied. drugs, tobacco products, carrying of weapons, a sex offense listed in Penal Code 290, assault or battery, When approving an employee's request, the larceny, vandalism, or graffiti, the Superintendent or Superintendent or designee shall inform the employee of designee shall so inform the school principal. (Welfare the following conditions: and Institutions Code 827) 1. The pepper spray shall be used only in self- The principal shall disseminate this information to any defense. counselor who directly supervises or reports on the student's behavior or progress. The principal shall also 2. An employee who uses pepper spray other inform any teacher or administrator directly supervising than in self-defense shall be subject to disciplinary action or reporting on the student's behavior or progress whom by the district and, in accordance with law, a fine and/or he/she thinks may need the information so as to work imprisonment. with the student appropriately, avoid being needlessly vulnerable, or protect others from vulnerability. (Welfare (cf. 4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) and Institutions Code 827) (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
Any court-initiated information that a teacher, counselor, 3. The pepper spray must be stored in a secure or administrator receives shall be kept confidential and place and not be accessible to students or other used only to rehabilitate the student and protect other individuals. Negligent storage of the pepper spray may students and staff. The information shall be further subject the employee to disciplinary action. disseminated only when communication with the student, parent/guardian, law enforcement staff, and Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH probation officer is necessary to rehabilitate the student SCHOOL DISTRICT or to protect students and staff. (Welfare and Institutions approved: June 13, 2018 Dunsmuir, California Code 827) Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH When a student is removed from school as a result of SCHOOL DISTRICT his/her offense, the Superintendent shall hold the court's approved: May 11, 2011 Dunsmuir, California information in a separate confidential file until the student is returned to the district. If the student is returned to a different district, the Superintendent shall transmit the information provided by the student's parole or probation officer to the superintendent of the new district of attendance. (Welfare and Institutions Code 827)
102 TEACHER NOTIFICATION OF DANGEROUS A definition of "injury" and "serious bodily STUDENTS injury" in Penal Code 243 reads as follows: BP 4158.1/4258.1/4358.1 PERSONNEL a. "Injury" means any physical injury which requires professional medical treatment.
The Superintendent or designee shall inform the teacher b. "Serious bodily injury" means a serious of every student who has caused or tried to cause impairment of physical condition including, but not another person serious bodily injury or any physical limited to, the following: injury which requires professional medical treatment.
This information shall be based upon written district (1) Loss of consciousness. records or records received from a law enforcement agency. Teachers shall receive the information in (2) Concussion. confidence and shall not disseminate it further.
(Education Code 49079) (3) Bone fracture.
The above information shall be made available for (4) Protracted loss or impairment of function of teachers to read, and a copy shall be kept in the any bodily member or organ. student's file.
(cf. 3514 - Safety) (5) A wound requiring extensive suturing. (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments)
(6) Serious disfigurement. Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE 2. The principal or designee will make the final 44014 Report of assault by pupil against school determination if the student has caused or attempted to employee cause serious bodily injury. 44807 Duty concerning conduct of pupils
48902 Notification of law enforcement authorities if 3. Teacher notification shall begin first day of fall student violates assault or controlled substance semester. provision
48904 Parental liability 4. The principal or designee shall make a 49079 Notification to teacher; student who has caused minimum of two attempts to notify the appropriate or teachers of identified student. attempted to cause serious bodily injury
48905 Injury or damage to person or property of school The principal or designee shall on a quarterly district employee; request for legal action basis verify that there has not been a program change 49331 Removal of injurious object from possession of regarding such a student which would require additional pupil by designated employee notices being sent to appropriate teachers. PENAL CODE
71 Threatening public officers and employees and 5. Notification shall be by memo or note in the school officials teacher's mailbox to "meet with administrator or 241.2 Assault on school or park property against any designee to discuss and review records of a student person pursuant to Education Code 49079." The student's 241.3 Assault against school bus drivers name shall not be included on this note. The teacher will 241.6 Assault on school employee sign that they viewed this record and, at that time will be 243 Battery; punishment apprised that the law requires that any information 243.2 Battery on school or park property against any received by a teacher regarding such students be person received in confidence and not be further disseminated 243.3 Battery against school bus drivers by the teacher. 243.6 Battery against school employee
CIVIL CODE 6. The principal or designee shall provide 51.7 Freedom from violence or intimidation leadership and training for teachers as to how one deals
with a student who has caused or attempted to cause
serious bodily injury. Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 7. The principal or designee shall maintain a list adopted: September 14, 2016 Dunsmuir, of: California
a. Identified students. Administrative Regulation
Teacher Notification of Dangerous Students b. When they were identified. AR 4158.1/4258.1/4358.1
Personnel c. When they no longer need to be identified
(three-year maximum). 1. The principal shall notify administrators, counselors and other pertinent individuals of the d. What they were identified for. parameters for identifying records regarding "caused or attempted to cause serious bodily injury" under 8. A copy of this list will be submitted Education Code 49079. semiannually to the Superintendent or designee and the
103 Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. The Superintendent or designee shall consult with Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH students, parents/guardians, school staff, and SCHOOL DISTRICT community agencies, as appropriate, to identify factors approved: September 14, 2016 Dunsmuir, contributing to chronic absence and truancy. California ______Interventions for students with serious attendance problems shall be designed to meet the specific needs of the student and may include, but are not limited to, health care referrals, transportation assistance, CHRONIC ABSENCE AND TRUANCY counseling for mental or emotional difficulties, academic BP 5113.1 supports, efforts to address school or community safety STUDENTS concerns, discussions with the student and parent/guardian about their attitudes regarding
schooling, or other strategies to remove identified The Governing Board believes that absenteeism, barriers to school attendance. The Superintendent or whatever the cause, may be an early warning sign of designee may collaborate with child welfare services, poor academic achievement and may put students at law enforcement, courts, public health care agencies, risk of dropping out of school. The Board desires to other government agencies, and/or medical, mental ensure that all students attend school in accordance with health, and oral health care providers to make the state's compulsory education law and take full alternative educational programs and support services advantage of educational opportunities provided by the available for students and families. district.
(cf. 1020 - Youth Services) (cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses) (cf. 5030 - Student Wellness) (cf. 5113.11 - Attendance Supervision) (cf. 5146 - Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students)
(cf. 5147 - Dropout Prevention) The Superintendent or designee shall establish a system (cf. 6158 - Independent Study) to accurately track student attendance in order to identify (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) individual students who are chronic absentees and (cf. 6164.5 - Student Success Teams) truants, as defined in law and administrative regulation, (cf. 6173 - Education for Homeless Children) and to identify patterns of absence throughout the (cf. 6173.1 - Education for Foster Youth) district. He/she shall provide the Board with data on (cf. 6173.2 - Education of Children of Military Families) school attendance, chronic absence, and truancy rates (cf. 6175 - Migrant Education Program) districtwide, for each school, and disaggregated for each (cf. 6179 - Supplemental Instruction) numerically significant student subgroup as defined in (cf. 6181 - Alternative Schools/Programs of Choice) Education Code 52052. Such data shall be used in the (cf. 6183 - Home and Hospital Instruction) development of annual goals and specific actions for (cf. 6184 - Continuation Education) student attendance and engagement to be included in (cf. 6185 - Community Day School) the district's local control and accountability plan and other applicable school and district plans. Students who are identified as truant shall be subject to
the interventions specified in law and administrative (cf. 0400 - Comprehensive Plans) regulation. (cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils)
(cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) (cf. 5113.12 - District School Attendance Review Board) (cf. 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan)
(cf. 0500 - Accountability) A student's truancy, tardiness, or other absence from
school shall not be the basis for his/her suspension or The Superintendent or designee shall develop strategies expulsion. Alternative strategies and positive that focus on prevention of attendance problems, which reinforcement for attendance shall be used whenever may include, but are not limited to, efforts to provide a possible. safe and positive school environment, relevant and engaging learning experiences, school activities that (cf. 5144 - Discipline) help develop students' feelings of connectedness with (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) the school, school-based health services, and incentives and rewards to recognize students who achieve The Superintendent or designee shall periodically report excellent attendance or demonstrate significant to the Board regarding the district's progress in improvement in attendance. The Superintendent or improving student attendance rates for all students and designee also shall develop strategies that enable early for each numerically significant student population. Such outreach to students as soon as they show signs of poor information shall be used to evaluate the effectiveness of attendance. strategies implemented to reduce chronic absence and
truancy and to make changes as needed. As (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and appropriate, the Superintendent or designee shall Activities) engage school staff in program evaluation and (cf. 5126 - Awards for Achievement) improvement and in the determination of how to best (cf. 5131 - Conduct) allocate available community resources. (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying)
(cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) Legal Reference: (cf. 5141.6 - School Health Services) EDUCATION CODE (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) 1740-1742 Employment of personnel to supervise
104 attendance (county superintendent) California School Climate, Health, and Learning Survey 37223 Weekend classes System: http://www.cal-schls.wested.org 46000 Records (attendance) 46010-46014 Absences Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL 46110-46119 Attendance in kindergarten and DISTRICT elementary schools adopted: November 21, 2017 Dunsmuir, California 46140-46147 Attendance in junior high and high schools 48200-48208 Children ages 6-18 (compulsory full-time attendance) Administrative Regulation 48225.5 Work permits, entertainment and allied industries AR 5113.1 48240-48246 Supervisors of attendance Chronic Absence And Truancy 48260-48273 Truants 48290-48297 Failure to comply; complaints against Definitions parents 48320-48325 School attendance review boards Chronic absentee means a student who is absent for 48340-48341 Improvement of student attendance any reason on 10 percent or more of the school days in 48400-48403 Compulsory continuation education the school year, when the total number of days the 48900 Suspension and expulsion student is absent is divided by the total number of days 49067 Unexcused absences as cause of failing grade the student is enrolled and school was actually taught in 52052 Academic Performance Index; numerically the regular schools of the district, exclusive of Saturdays significant student subgroups and Sundays. (Education Code 60901) 60901 Chronic absence GOVERNMENT CODE Truant means a student who is absent from school 54950-54963 The Ralph M. Brown Act without a valid excuse three full days in one school year, PENAL CODE or tardy or absent for more than any 30-minute period 270.1 Chronic truancy; parent/guardian misdemeanor during the school day without a valid excuse on three 272 Parent/guardian duty to supervise and control minor occasions in one school year, or any combination child; criminal liability for truancy thereof. (Education Code 48260) 830.1 Peace officers VEHICLE CODE Habitual truant means a student who has been reported 13202.7 Driving privileges; minors; suspension or delay as a truant three or more times within the same school for habitual truancy year, provided the district has made a conscientious WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE effort to hold at least one conference with the student 256-258 Juvenile hearing officer and his/her parent/guardian after either of the two 601-601.4 Habitually truant minors previous reports. (Education Code 48262, 48264.5) 11253.5 Compulsory school attendance CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 Chronic truant means a student who has been absent 306 Explanation of absence from school without a valid excuse for 10 percent or 420-421 Record of verification of absence due to illness more of the school days in one school year, from the and other causes date of enrollment to the current date, provided the COURT DECISIONS district has met the requirements of Education Code L.A. v. Superior Court of San Diego County, (2012) 209 48260, 48260.5, 48261, 48262, 48263, and 48291. Cal.App.4th 976 (Education Code 48263.6)
Management Resources: For purposes of classifying a student as a truant, valid CSBA PUBLICATIONS excuse includes, but is not limited to, the reasons for Attendance Awareness Month, Fact Sheet, September which a student shall be excused from school pursuant 2014 to Education Code 48205 and 48225.5. A valid excuse ATTENDANCE WORKS PUBLICATIONS may include other reasons that are within the discretion Count Us In! Working Together to Show that Every of school administrators and, based on the facts of the School Day Matters, 2014 student's circumstances, are deemed to constitute a The Power of Positive Connections: Reducing Chronic valid excuse. (Education Code 48260) Absence Through PEOPLE: Priority Early Outreach for Positive Linkages and Engagement, 2014 (cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (cf. 5113.2 - Work Permits) PUBLICATIONS School Attendance Review Board Handbook: A Road Addressing Chronic Absence Map for Improved School Attendance and Behavior, 2015 When a student is identified as a chronic absentee, the School Attendance Improvement Handbook, 2000 Superintendent or designee shall communicate with the WEB SITES student and his/her parents/guardians to determine the CSBA: http://www.csba.org reason(s) for the excessive absences, ensure the Attendance Works: http://www.attendanceworks.org student and parents/guardians are aware of the adverse California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare consequences of poor attendance, and jointly develop a and Attendance: http://www.cascwa.org plan for improving the student's school attendance. California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov (cf. 5113.11 - Attendance Supervision) California Healthy Kids Survey: http://chks.wested.org (cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement)
105 by the most cost-effective method possible, which may The student may be referred to a student success team include email or a telephone call, that: (Education Code or school-site attendance review team to assist in 48260.5) evaluating his/her needs and identifying strategies and programs to assist him/her. (1) The student is truant.
(cf. 5146 - Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students) (2) The parent/guardian is obligated to compel the (cf. 5147 - Dropout Prevention) student to attend school. If the parent/guardian fails to (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) meet this obligation, he/she may be guilty of an infraction (cf. 6164.5 - Student Success Teams) of the law and subject to prosecution pursuant to (cf. 6173 - Education for Homeless Children) Education Code 48290-48296. (cf. 6173.1 - Education for Foster Youth) (cf. 6173.2 - Education of Children of Military Families) (3) Alternative educational programs are available (cf. 6175 - Migrant Education Program) in the district.
A student who is struggling academically may be offered (4) The parent/guardian has the right to meet with tutoring or other supplemental instruction, extended appropriate school personnel to discuss solutions to the learning opportunities, and/or alternative educational student's truancy. options as appropriate. (5) The student may be subject to arrest or held in (cf. 6158 - Independent Study) temporary custody by a probation officer, a peace (cf. 6176 - Weekend/Saturday Classes) officer, a school administrator or designee, or (cf. 6178.1 - Work-Based Learning) attendance supervisor or designee pursuant to (cf. 6179 - Supplemental Instruction) Education Code 48264 if found away from home and (cf. 6181 - Alternative Schools/Programs of Choice) absent from school without a valid excuse. (cf. 6183 - Home and Hospital Instruction) (cf. 6184 - Continuation Education) (6) The student may be subject to suspension, restriction, or delay of his/her driving privilege pursuant Whenever chronic absenteeism is linked to a health to Vehicle Code 13202.7. issue or nonschool condition, the Superintendent or designee may recommend school or community (7) It is recommended that the parent/guardian resources and/or collaborate with community agencies accompany the student to school and attend classes and organizations to address the needs of the student with the student for one day. and his/her family. (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) (cf. 1020 - Youth Services) (cf. 5141.6 - School Health Services) c. The student may be required to attend makeup classes on one day of a weekend pursuant to Addressing Truancy Education Code 37223. (Education Code 48264.5)
An attendance supervisor or designee, peace officer, d. The student and, as appropriate, his/her probation officer, or school administrator or designee parent/guardian may be requested to attend a meeting may, as applicable, arrest or assume temporary custody with a school counselor or other school designee to during school hours of any minor student found away discuss the root causes of the attendance issue and from his/her home who is absent from school without a develop a joint plan to improve the student's attendance. valid excuse. Any person arresting or assuming (Education Code 48264.5) temporary custody of a minor student shall deliver the student and make reports in accordance with Education e. The Superintendent or designee may notify Code 48265 and 48266. (Education Code 48264, the district attorney and/or probation officer of the 48265, 48266) student's name and the name and address of his/her parents/guardians. (Education Code 48260.6) (cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department) 2. Second truancy The Superintendent or designee shall investigate a complaint from any person that a parent/guardian has a. Any student who has once been reported as a violated the state compulsory education laws contained truant shall again be reported to the Superintendent or in Education Code 48200-48341. (Education Code designee as a truant if he/she is absent from school 48290) without a valid excuse one or more days or is tardy on one or more days during the school year. (Education When a student has been identified as a truant as Code 48261) defined above, the following steps shall be implemented based on the number of truancies he/she has b. The student may be required to attend committed: makeup classes on one day of a weekend pursuant to Education Code 37223. (Education Code 48264.5) 1. Initial truancy c. The student may be assigned to an after- a. The student shall be reported to the school or weekend study program within the county. If Superintendent or designee. (Education Code 48260) the student fails to successfully complete this study program, he/she shall be subject to item #3 below. b. The student's parent/guardian shall be notified (Education Code 48264.5)
106 or designee shall notify the juvenile court and the d. An appropriate district staff member shall student's probation or parole officer whenever the make a conscientious effort to hold at least one student is truant or tardy on one or more days without a conference with the student and his/her parent/guardian valid excuse in the same or succeeding school year, or by communicating with the parent/guardian at least once is habitually insubordinate or disorderly at school. The using the most cost-effective method possible, which juvenile court and probation or parole officer shall be may include email or a telephone call. (Education Code notified within 10 days of the violation. (Education Code 48262) 48267) e. The student may be given a written warning by 5. Chronic truancy (unexcused absence for 10 a peace officer. A record of that warning may be kept at percent of school days) the school for not less than two years or until the student graduates or transfers from the school. If the student a. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure transfers, the record may be forwarded to the new that the student's parents/guardians are offered school. (Education Code 48264.5) language-accessible support services to address the student's truancy. f. The Superintendent or designee may notify the district attorney and/or probation officer when the b. If a chronically truant student is at least age student continues to be classified as a truant after the six years and is in any of grades K-8, the Superintendent parents/guardians have been notified in accordance with or designee shall notify the student's parents/guardians item #1b above. (Education Code 48260.6) that failure to reasonably supervise and encourage the student's school attendance may result in the 3. Third truancy (habitual truancy) parent/guardian being found guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to Penal Code 270.1. a. A student who is habitually truant, irregular in school attendance, or habitually insubordinate or Records disorderly during attendance at school may be referred to, and required to attend, a school attendance review The Superintendent or designee shall maintain accurate board (SARB) program, a truancy mediation program attendance records for students identified as habitual or established by the district attorney or the probation chronic truants. The Superintendent or designee also officer, or a comparable program deemed acceptable by shall document all contacts with a student and his/her the Superintendent or designee. (Education Code parent/guardian regarding the student's attendance, 48263, 48264.5) including a summary of all conversations and a record of all intervention efforts. (cf. 5113.12 - District School Attendance Review Board) (cf. 5125 - Student Records) b. Upon making a referral to the SARB or the probation department, the Superintendent or designee The Superintendent or designee shall gather and shall provide the student and parent/guardian, in writing, transmit to the County Superintendent of Schools the the name and address of the SARB or probation number and types of referrals made to the SARB and of department and the reason for the referral. This notice requests for petitions made to the juvenile court. shall indicate that the student and parent/guardian shall (Education Code 48273) be required, along with the district staff person making the referral, to meet with the SARB or a probation officer Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH to consider a proper disposition of the referral. SCHOOL DISTRICT (Education Code 48263) approved: November 21, 2017 Dunsmuir, California c. If the student does not successfully complete the truancy mediation program or other similar program, he/she shall be subject to item #4 below. (Education ______Code 48264.5) CONDUCT d. If the Superintendent or designee determines that available community services cannot resolve the BP 5131 Students problem of the truant or insubordinate student or if the student and/or his/her parents/guardians have failed to respond to the directives of the district or to services The Governing Board believes that all students have the provided, the Superintendent or designee may so notify right to be educated in a safe and positive learning the district attorney and/or the probation officer. environment free from disruptions. Students shall be (Education Code 48263) expected to exhibit appropriate conduct that does not infringe upon the rights of others or interfere with the 4. Fourth truancy school program while on school grounds, going to or coming from school, at school activities, or using district a. Upon his/her fourth truancy within the same transportation. school year, the student may be referred to the (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) jurisdiction of the juvenile court. (Education Code (cf. 5131.1 - Bus Conduct) 48264.5; Welfare and Institutions Code 601) (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) b. If a student has been adjudged by the county The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each juvenile court to be a habitual truant, the Superintendent school develops standards of conduct and discipline
107 consistent with Board policies and administrative search shall be conducted in accordance with BP/AR regulations. Students and parents/guardians shall be 5145.12 - Search and Seizure. notified of district and school rules related to conduct. (cf. 5145.12 - Search and Seizure) Prohibited student conduct includes, but is not limited to: When a student uses any prohibited device, or uses a 1. Conduct that endangers students, staff, or others, permitted device in an unauthorized manner, a district including, but not limited to, physical violence, employee may confiscate the device. The employee possession of a firearm or other weapon, and terrorist shall store the device securely until it is returned to the threats student or turned over to the principal or designee, as (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) appropriate. (cf. 5142 - Safety) Students who violate district or school rules and 2. Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying of regulations may be subject to discipline including, but students or staff, including sexual harassment, hate- not limited to, suspension, expulsion, transfer to motivated behavior, cyberbullying, hazing or initiation alternative programs, referral to a student success team activity, extortion, or any other verbal, written, or physical or counseling services, or denial of participation in conduct that causes or threatens to cause violence, extracurricular or cocurricular activities or other bodily harm, or substantial disruption to the school privileges in accordance with Board policy and program administrative regulation. The Superintendent or (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) designee shall notify local law enforcement as (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) appropriate. (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) (cf. 1400 - Relations Between Other Governmental (cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) Agencies and the Schools) 3. Conduct that disrupts the orderly classroom or school (cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities) environment (cf. 5127 - Graduation Ceremonies and Activities) (cf. 5131.4 - Student Disturbances) (cf. 5138 - Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation) 4. Willful defiance of staff's authority (cf. 5144 - Discipline) 5. Damage to or theft of property belonging to students, (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) staff, or the district (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (cf. 3515.4 - Recovery for Property Loss or Damage) (Students with Disabilities)) (cf. 5131.5 - Vandalism and Graffiti) (cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement) 6. Obscene acts or use of profane, vulgar, or abusive (cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities) language (cf. 6159.4 - Behavioral Interventions for Special (cf. 5145.2 - Freedom of Speech/Expression) Education Students) 7. Possession, use, or being under the influence of (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) tobacco, alcohol, or other prohibited substances (cf. 6164.5 - Student Success Teams) (cf. 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs) (cf. 6184 - Continuation Education) (cf. 5131.62 - Tobacco) (cf. 6185 - Community Day School) (cf. 5131.63 - Steroids) Students also may be subject to discipline, in 8. Possession or use of a laser pointer, unless for a valid accordance with law, Board policy, or administrative instructional or other school-related purpose with prior regulation, for any off-campus conduct during nonschool permission of the principal or designee (Penal Code hours which poses a threat or danger to the safety of 417.27) students, staff, or district property, or substantially 9. Use of a cell phone, smart watch, pager, or other disrupts school activities. mobile communication device during instructional time or Legal Reference: in an unauthorized manner in violation of district policy EDUCATION CODE (cf. 5131.8 - Mobile Communication Devices) 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination (cf. 6163.4 - Student Use of Technology) 32280-32289 Comprehensive safety plan 10. Plagiarism or dishonesty on school work or tests 35181 Governing board authority to set policy on (cf. 5131.9 - Academic Honesty) responsibilities of students (cf. 6162.54 - Test Integrity/Test Preparation) 35291-35291.5 Rules (cf. 6162.6 - Use of Copyrighted Materials) 44807 Duty concerning conduct of students 11. Wearing of any attire that violates district or school 48900-48925 Suspension and expulsion dress codes, including gang-related apparel 51512 Prohibition against electronic listening or (cf. 5132 - Dress and Grooming) recording device in classroom without permission (cf. 5136 - Gangs) CIVIL CODE 12. Tardiness or unexcused absence from school 1714.1 Liability of parents and guardians for willful (cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses) misconduct of minor (cf. 5113.1 - Chronic Absence and Truancy) PENAL CODE (cf. 5113.11 - Attendance Supervision) 288.2 Harmful matter with intent to seduce (cf. 5113.12 - District School Attendance Review Board) 313 Harmful matter 13. Failure to remain on school premises in accordance 417.25-417.27 Laser scope or laser pointer with school rules 647 Use of camera or other instrument to invade (cf. 5112.5 - Open/Closed Campus) person's privacy; misdemeanor Employees are expected to enforce standards of 653.2 Electronic communication devices, threats to conduct and, when they observe or receive a report of a safety violation of these standards, to appropriately intervene or VEHICLE CODE seek assistance. As necessary, the employee shall refer 23123-23124 Prohibitions against use of electronic the matter to a supervisor or the principal or designee. devices while driving When a school employee suspects that a search of a CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 student or a student's belongings will turn up evidence of 300-307 Duties of students the student's violation of the law or school rules, such a UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
108 20 USC 1681-1688 Title IX, 1972 Education Act (cf. 5131 - Conduct) Amendments COURT DECISIONS (cf. 5136 - Gangs) J.C. v. Beverly Hills Unified School District (2010) 711 F.Supp.2d 1094 LaVine v. Blaine School District (2001, 9th Cir.) 257 F.3d (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) 981 Emmett v. Kent School District No. 415 (2000) 92 (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) F.Supp. 1088 Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser (1986) 478 U.S. 675 (cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) 469 U.S. 325 Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969) 393 U.S. 503 The Superintendent or designee shall develop strategies for Management Resources: addressing bullying in district schools with the involvement of CSBA PUBLICATIONS students, parents/guardians, and staff. As appropriate, the Safe Schools: Strategies for Governing Boards to Superintendent or designee may also collaborate with social Ensure Student Success, 2011 services, mental health services, law enforcement, courts, and Providing a Safe, Nondiscriminatory School Environment other agencies and community organizations in the for All Students, Policy Brief, April 2010 development and implementation of effective strategies to Cyberbullying: Policy Considerations for Boards, Policy promote safety in schools and the community. Brief, July 2007 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) PUBLICATIONS Bullying at School, 2003 WEB SITES (cf. 1400 - Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies CSBA: http://www.csba.org and the Schools) California Department of Education, Safe Schools Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss (cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement) Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use: https://www.ewa.org/organization/center-safe-and- responsible-internet-use Such strategies shall be incorporated into the comprehensive National School Safety Center: safety plan and, to the extent possible, into the local control http://www.schoolsafety.us and accountability plan and other applicable district and U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov school plans. Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) adopted: November 13, 2019 Dunsmuir, California
AR 5131 Students (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) Safety/Conduct In order to reduce the potential for injury to students, (cf. 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan) staff, and persons on campus, vehicles and bicycles are to be stored/parked in the appropriate area designated by the district. The riding of skateboards, roller blades, Any complaint of bullying shall be investigated and, if roller skates, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, or any determined to be discriminatory, resolved in accordance with unlicensed motorized vehicles on campus is prohibited. law and the district's uniform complaint procedures specified Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL in AR 1312.3. If, during the investigation, it is determined that DISTRICT a complaint is about nondiscriminatory bullying, the principal approved: October 14, 1992 Dunsmuir, California or designee shall inform the complainant and shall take all necessary actions to resolve the complaint. ______(cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) Bullying BP 5131.2 Students If the Superintendent or designee believes it is in the best interest of a student who has been the victim of an act of bullying, as defined in Education Code 48900, the Superintendent or designee shall advise the student's The Governing Board recognizes the harmful effects of parents/guardians that the student may transfer to another bullying on student well-being, student learning, and school school. If the parents/guardians of a student who has been the attendance and desires to provide a safe school environment victim of an act of bullying requests a transfer for the student that protects students from physical and emotional harm. No pursuant to Education Code 46600, the Superintendent or individual or group shall, through physical, written, verbal, designee shall allow the transfer in accordance with law and visual, or other means, harass, sexually harass, threaten, district policy on intradistrict or interdistrict transfer, as intimidate, cyberbully, cause bodily injury to, or commit hate applicable. violence against any student or school personnel, or retaliate against them for filing a complaint or participating in the (cf. 5116.1 - Intradistrict Open Enrollment) complaint resolution process.
109 (cf. 5117 - Interdistrict Attendance) 35.107 Nondiscrimination on basis of disability; complaints
Any employee who permits or engages in bullying or CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34 retaliation related to bullying shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. 104.7 Designation of responsible employee for Section 504
(cf. 4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) 106.8 Designation of responsible employee for Title IX
(cf. 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 - Professional Standards) 110.25 Notification of nondiscrimination on the basis of age
(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) COURT DECISIONS
Legal Reference: Wynar v. Douglas County School District, (2013) 728 F.3d 1062 EDUCATION CODE J.C. v. Beverly Hills Unified School District, (2010) 711 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination F.Supp.2d 1094
32282 Comprehensive safety plan Lavine v. Blaine School District, (2002) 279 F.3d 719
32283.5 Bullying; online training Management Resources:
35181 Governing board policy on responsibilities of students CSBA PUBLICATIONS
35291-35291.5 Rules Final Guidance: AB 1266, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students, Privacy, Programs, Activities & Facilities, Legal Guidance, March 2014 46600 Student transfers
Providing a Safe, Nondiscriminatory School Environment for 48900-48925 Suspension or expulsion Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Students, Policy Brief, February 2014 48985 Translation of notices Addressing the Conditions of Children: Focus on Bullying, 52060-52077 Local control and accountability plan Governance Brief, December 2012
PENAL CODE Safe Schools: Strategies for Governing Boards to Ensure Student Success, 2011 422.55 Definition of hate crime Cyberbullying: Policy Considerations for Boards, Policy Brief, rev. July 2010 647 Use of camera or other instrument to invade person's privacy; misdemeanor Building Healthy Communities: A School Leaders Guide to Collaboration and Community Engagement, 2009 647.7 Use of camera or other instrument to invade person's privacy; punishment CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS 653.2 Electronic communication devices, threats to safety
Bullying Module CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
California's Social and Emotional Learning: Guiding 4600-4670 Uniform complaint procedures Principles, 2018
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 47 Social and Emotional Learning in California: A Guide to Resources, 2018 254 Universal service discounts (e-rate) Health Education Content Standards for California Public CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 28 Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, 2008
110 Bullying at School, 2003 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS BP 5131.6 CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PUBLICATIONS Students
The Governing Board believes that the use of alcohol or Promoting a Safe and Secure Learning Environment for All: other drugs adversely affects a student's ability to Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California K-12 achieve academic success, is physically and emotionally Schools in Responding to Immigration Issues, April 2018 harmful, and has serious social and legal consequences. The Superintendent or designee shall develop U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE FOR comprehensive programs and activities to foster safe, CIVIL RIGHTS PUBLICATIONS healthy, and drug-free environments that support academic achievement. (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) Dear Colleague Letter: Responding to Bullying of Students (cf. 4020 - Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace) with Disabilities, October 2014 (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) The district's alcohol and drug prevention and intervention programs shall be coordinated with other Guidance to America's Schools: Bullying of Students with school and community-based services and programs Disabilities, October 2014 and shall promote the involvement of parents/guardians. The Superintendent or designee may collaborate with Dear Colleague Letter: Guidance on Schools' Obligations to the county office of education, community-based Protect Students from Student-on-Student Harassment on the organizations, health providers, law enforcement Basis of Sex; Race, Color and National Origin; and Disability, agencies, local child welfare agencies, postsecondary October 26, 2010 institutions, businesses, and other public and private entities in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Dear Colleague Letter: Harassment and Bullying, October (cf. 1020 - Youth Services) 2010 (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) (cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement) WEB SITES Prevention and intervention programs and activities may include, but are not limited to: (20 USC 7118) 1. Evidence-based drug and violence prevention CSBA: http://www.csba.org activities and programs that educate students against the use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, smokeless California Department of Education, Safe Schools tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss (cf. 5131.62 - Tobacco) 2. Professional development and training for school staff, specialized instructional support personnel, and California Office of the Attorney General: http://oag.ca.gov interested community members on drug prevention, education, early identification, intervention mentoring, Center on Great Teachers and Leaders: https://gtlcenter.org recovery support services, and, where appropriate, rehabilitation referral (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning: (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) https://casel.org (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) 3. School-based mental health services, including early Common Sense Media: http://www.commonsensemedia.org identification of drug use and referrals to counseling services, and/or partnerships with public or private health care entities that have qualified mental and National School Safety Center: http://www.schoolsafety.us behavioral health professionals (cf. 5141.6 - School Health Services) Partnership for Children and Youth: 4. Programs and activities that provide mentoring and https://www.partnerforchildren.org school counseling to all students, including students who are at risk of drug use and abuse Instruction U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov The district shall provide science-based preventative instruction which has been proven effective in helping Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL students avoid the use of alcohol and other drugs. DISTRICT (cf. 6142.1 - Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction) (cf. 6142.8 - Comprehensive Health Education) adopted: January 21, 2020 Dunsmuir, California (cf. 6143 - Courses of Study) All instruction and related materials shall consistently ______state that unlawful use of alcohol or other drugs is prohibited. Instruction shall not include any message on responsible use of drugs or alcohol when such use is illegal. (Health and Safety Code 11999.2) The district shall offer staff development activities for staff who implement the comprehensive drug and
111 alcohol prevention and intervention program. dangerous drugs Intervention, Referral, and Student Assistance Programs 51210 Areas of study The Superintendent or designee shall inform school 51220 Areas of study, grades 7 to 12 staff, students, and parents/guardians about early 51260-51269 Drug education warning signs which may indicate alcohol and other drug 60041 Instructional materials use and about appropriate agencies offering intervention 60110-60115 Instructional materials on alcohol and drug programs, counseling, referral, and other student education assistance programs. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE The Board strongly encourages any student who is using 25608 Alcohol on school property; use in connection alcohol or drugs to discuss the matter with his/her with instruction parent/guardian or with any staff member. Students who HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE disclose their use of alcohol or other drugs when seeking 11032 Narcotics, restricted dangerous drugs and help from an intervention or recovery program shall not marijuana be disciplined for such use. 11053-11058 Standards and schedules (cf. 5141.52 - Suicide Prevention) 11353.6 Juvenile Drug Trafficking and Schoolyard Act Enforcement/Discipline 11357 Unauthorized possession of marijuana; Students shall not possess, use, or sell alcohol or other possession in school or on school grounds drugs and related paraphernalia on school grounds or at 11361.5 Destruction of arrest or conviction records school-sponsored activities. 11372.7 Drug program fund; uses (cf. 3513.3 - Tobacco-Free Schools) 11802 Joint school-community alcohol abuse primary (cf. 3513.4 - Drug and Alcohol Free Schools) education and prevention program (cf. 5131 - Conduct) 11999-11999.3 Alcohol and drug program funding; no (cf. 5131.61 - Drug Testing) unlawful use (cf. 5131.63 - Steroids) 124175-124200 Adolescent family life program (cf. 5145.11 - Questioning and Apprehension by Law PENAL CODE Enforcement) 13860-13864 Suppression of drug abuse in schools (cf. 5145.12 - Search and Seizure) VEHICLE CODE The Superintendent or designee shall clearly 13202.5 Drug and alcohol related offenses by person communicate to all students, staff, and under age of 21, but aged 13 or over; parents/guardians the district's policies, regulations, and WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE school rules related to the use of alcohol and other 828 Disclosure of information re minors drugs. 828.1 Disclosure of criminal records; protection of Any student found by the Board to be selling a controlled vulnerable staff & students substance listed in Health and Safety Code 11053- UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 11058 shall be expelled in accordance with BP/AR 5812 National education goals 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process. A 7101-7122 Student Support and Academic Enrichment student found to have committed another drug or alcohol Grants offense, including possession or intoxication, shall be Management Resources: referred to appropriate behavioral interventions or WEB SITES student assistance programs, and may be subject to California Department of Education, Alcohol, Tobacco discipline on a case-by-case basis. and Other Drug Prevention: (cf. 5144 - Discipline) http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/at (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) California Healthy Kids: (cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities) http://www.californiahealthykids.org Program Evaluation Office of Safe and Healthy Students: The Board and Superintendent shall agree upon https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/oshs performance measures that will be used to monitor and Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL determine the effectiveness of district programs in DISTRICT reducing drug and alcohol use. The Superintendent or adopted: November 21, 2017 Dunsmuir, California designee shall periodically report to the Board on the ______effectiveness of district activities in achieving identified objectives and outcomes. (20 USC 7116) (cf. 0500 - Accountability) Legal Reference: DRESS AND GROOMING EDUCATION CODE 44049 Known or suspected alcohol or drug abuse by BP 5132 student Students 44645 In-service training anabolic steroids 48900 Suspension or expulsion (grounds) The Governing Board believes that appropriate dress 48900.5 Suspension, limitation on imposition; exception and grooming contribute to a productive learning 48901 Smoking or use of tobacco prohibited environment. The Board expects students to wear 48901.5 Prohibition of electronic signaling devices clothing that is suitable for the school activities in which 48902 Notification of law enforcement authorities; civil or they participate. Students shall not wear clothing that criminal immunity presents a health or safety hazard or causes a 48909 Narcotics or other hallucinogenic drugs substantial disruption to the educational program. 48915 Expulsion; particular circumstances (cf. 4119.22/4219.22/4319.22 - Dress and Grooming) 49602 Confidentiality of pupil information District and school rules pertaining to student attire shall 51202 Instruction in personal and public health and be included in student handbooks, may be posted in safety school offices and classrooms, and may be periodically 51203 Instruction on alcohol, narcotics and restricted
112 reviewed with all students as necessary. EDUCATION CODE Students shall not be prohibited from dressing in a 212.1 Nondiscrimination based on race or ethnicity manner consistent with their gender identity or gender 220 Nondiscrimination expression or with their religious or cultural observance. 32281 School safety plans (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) 35183 School dress codes; uniforms (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) 35183.5 Sun-protective clothing In addition, the dress code shall not discriminate against 48907 Student exercise of free expression students based on hair texture and protective hairstyles, 49066 Grades; effect of physical education class apparel including, but not limited to, braids, locks, and twists. COURT DECISIONS (Education Code 212.1) Jacobs v. Clark County School District (2008) 26 F. 3d The principal or designee is authorized to enforce this 419 policy and shall inform any student who does not Harper v. Poway Unified School District (2006) 445 App. reasonably conform to the dress code. The dress code 3d 166 shall not be enforced in a manner that discriminates Marvin H. Jeglin et al v. San Jacinto Unified School against a particular viewpoint or results in a District et al (C.D. Cal. 1993) disproportionate application of the dress code based on 827 F.Supp. 1459 students' gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, Arcadia Unified School District v. California Department household income, or body type or size. of Education (1992) 2 Cal. 4th 251 (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988) 108 S. Activities) Ct. 562 (cf. 0415 - Equity) Hartzell v. Connell (1984) 35 Cal. 3d 899 (cf. 5145.2 - Freedom of Speech/Expression) Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School School administrators, teachers, and other staff shall be District (1969) 393 U.S. 503 notified of appropriate and equitable enforcement of the Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL dress code. DISTRICT (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) adopted: November 13, 2019 Dunsmuir, California (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) When practical, students shall not be directed to correct a dress code violation during instructional time or in front of other students. Administrative Regulation Repeated violations or refusal to comply with the district's dress code may result in disciplinary action. AR 5132 (cf. 5144 - Discipline) Dress And Grooming Gang-Related Apparel The principal, staff, and parents/guardians at a school In cooperation with teachers, students, and may establish a reasonable dress code that prohibits parents/guardians, the principal or designee may students from wearing gang-related apparel when there establish school rules governing student dress and is evidence of a gang presence that disrupts or threatens grooming which are consistent with law, Board policy, to disrupt the school's activities. Such a proposed dress and administrative regulations. These school dress code shall be presented to the Board, which shall codes shall be regularly reviewed. approve the plan upon determining that it is necessary to (cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) protect the health and safety of the school environment. The following guidelines shall apply to all regular school The dress code policy may be included in the school's activities: comprehensive safety plan. (Education Code 35183) 1. Clothing, jewelry, and personal items shall be free of (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) writing, pictures, or any other insignia which is vulgar, (cf. 5136 - Gangs) lewd, obscene, profane, or sexually suggestive or which When determining specific items of clothing that may be promotes the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or other defined as gang apparel, the school shall ensure that the illegal activity. determination is free from bias based on race, ethnicity, 2. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times. national origin, immigration status, or other protected 3. Hats, caps, and other head coverings shall not be characteristics. worn indoors. Uniforms 4. Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments. The Board may approve a school-initiated dress code See-through tops and bare abdomens are prohibited. requiring students at the school to wear a school uniform The dress code shall be modified as appropriate to whenever the Board determines that such a dress code accommodate a student's religious or cultural will promote student achievement, a positive school observance, health condition, or other circumstance climate, and/or student safety. deemed necessary by the principal or designee. In The Superintendent or designee shall establish addition, the principal or designee may impose dress procedures whereby parents/guardians may choose to requirements to accommodate the needs of special have their children exempted from the school uniform school activities, physical education classes, athletic policy. Students shall not be penalized academically, activities, and other extracurricular and cocurricular otherwise discriminated against, or denied attendance to activities. school if their parents/guardians so decide. (Education (cf. 3260 - Fees and Charges) Code 35183) (cf. 6142.7 - Physical Education and Activity) The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that (cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities) resources are identified to assist economically (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) disadvantaged students in obtaining uniforms. No grade of a student participating in a physical (Education Code 35183) education class shall be adversely affected if the student Legal Reference: does not wear standardized physical education apparel
113 because of circumstances beyond the student's control. classes other than physical education. (Education Code 49066) 4. Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed. Hair may not (cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement) be sprayed by any coloring that would drip when wet. Students shall be allowed to wear sun-protective 5. Hats, caps and other head coverings shall may be clothing, including but not limited to hats, for outdoor use worn indoors at the discretion of the administration or the during the school day. (Education Code 35183.5) teacher in a classroom situation. No "rags" or "colors" (cf. 5141.7 - Sun Safety) may be worn. Gang-Related Apparel 6. Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments At individual schools that have a dress code prohibiting at all times. See-through or fish-net fabrics, halter tops, gang-related apparel at school or school activities, the tank tops, under shirts, off-the-shoulder or low-cut tops, principal, staff, and parents/guardians participating in the bare midriffs and skirts or shorts shorter than mid-thigh development of the school safety plan shall define and bathing suit trunks are prohibited. "gang-related apparel" and shall limit this definition to 7. Cut-off shorts and shirts are prohibited unless they apparel that reasonably could be determined to threaten have been hemmed and must meet the length the health and safety of the school environment if it were requirement in #4 above. worn or displayed on a school campus. (Education Code 8. Clothes that are excessively bagging or loose fitting 32282) are prohibited. Cuffs must be short enough as to not Because gang-related symbols are constantly changing, become a trip hazard. Pants must be worn at or above definitions of gang-related apparel shall be reviewed at the hips. Pants must be small enough so that the top of least once each semester and updated whenever related the inseam is not lower than mid-thigh. Pants must not information is received. As necessary, the school shall be so loose fitting as to produce a trip hazard when collaborate with law enforcement agencies to update going either up or down stairs. The lack of a belt does definitions of gang-related apparel. not constitute a valid excuse for why pants are in Uniforms violation of this rule. In schools that require a schoolwide uniform, the Coaches and teachers may impose more stringent dress principal, staff, and parents/guardians of the school shall requirements to accommodate the special needs of jointly select the specific uniform to be worn. (Education certain sports and/or classes. Code 35183) The Superintendent/principal or his/her designee may At least six months before a school uniform policy is use his/her sole discretion in determining inappropriate implemented, the principal or designee shall notify dress as it relates to any and all school activities. parents/guardians of this policy. (Education Code 35183) (cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement) (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) The principal, staff, students and parent/guardians at Parents/guardians shall also be informed of their right to each school may establish reasonable dress and have their child exempted. grooming regulations for times when students are The Superintendent or designee shall establish criteria engaged in extracurricular or other special school for determining student eligibility for financial assistance activities. when purchasing uniforms. No grade of a student participating in a physical Students who participate in a nationally recognized education class shall be adversely affected due to the youth organization shall be allowed to wear organization fact that the student does not wear standardized uniforms on days when the organization has a physical education apparel where the failure to wear scheduled meeting. (Education Code 35183) such apparel arises from circumstances beyond the Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL student's control. (Education Code 49066) Students in DISTRICT violation of the policy will be assigned detention and will approved: June 12, 2019 Dunsmuir, California be required to change their clothes to be in compliance. Students who miss excessive class time to find new Exhibit clothes or to change will be assigned additional detention. E 5132 ______Dress And Grooming Signature Date Student Number Exhibit DUNSMUIR HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT In cooperation with teachers, students and version: 2001 Dunsmuir, California parents/guardians, the principal or designee shall ______establish school rules governing student dress and grooming which are consistent with district policy and regulations. These school dress codes shall be regularly GANGS reviewed. The regulations below will apply to both males and females. BP 5136 (cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) Students The following guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities: The Governing Board desires to keep district schools 1. Shoes must be worn at all times. free from the threats or harmful influence of any groups 2. Clothing, jewelry and personal items (backpacks, who exhibit behavior disruptive to the school fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles etc.) shall be free environment and/or the safety and well-being of of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude, students. The Board additionally desires to provide vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, which bear drug, support and intervention to students who are members alcohol or tobacco company advertising, promotions and of gangs to enable them to successfully disengage from likenesses, or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious gang involvement and be successful in school. prejudice, or the use of drugs or alcohol or gang (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) affiliation. (cf. 3513.4 - Drug and Alcohol Free Schools) 3. Gym shorts and P.E. uniforms may not be worn in (cf. 5131.4 - Student Disturbances)
114 (cf. 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs) 48950 Student freedom of speech (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) 51264 Educational in-service training; CDE guidelines (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) 51265 Gang violence and drug and alcohol abuse The Superintendent or designee shall develop strategies prevention in-service training for gang prevention that address the reasons that 51266-51266.5 Model gang and substance abuse students may become involved in gangs, including the prevention curriculum identity, recognition, or status achieved as being part of PENAL CODE a gang, protection from gang violence in the community, 186.22 Participation in criminal street gang the need for companionship and an extended family, 13826-13826.7 Gang violence suppression intimidation to join a gang, desire to join a gang to be in UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 a position to intimidate others, and/or connection with 7101-7122 Student Support and Academic Enrichment criminal activity. Grants Gang violence prevention shall start as early as possible Management Resources: and include, but not be limited to, age-appropriate LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT education that focuses on developing emotional and PUBLICATIONS social competence, increasing prosocial peer bonds, Why Young People Join Gangs strengthening attachment and commitment to school, NATIONAL GANG CENTER PUBLICATIONS and enhancing cooperative learning skills. Prevention Strategic Planning Tool shall also include improving parent/guardian involvement Gangs in Schools, March 2019 in and support for their children's academic progress, as Parents' Guide to Gangs, July 2015 well as ongoing gang awareness education for WEB SITES parents/guardians, including gang identifiers. California Cities Gang Prevention Network: (cf. 5020 - Parent Involvement) http://www.ccgpn.org (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) California Department of Education: The Superintendent or designee shall take steps to deter https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/sa gang activity on school campuses, including threats and Gang Resistance Education and Training: intimidation of students and staff, recruitment or https://www.great-online.org/GREAT-Home intimidation of students to join gangs, bullying, fighting, Los Angeles Police Department, Gangs: criminal activities, and confrontations between members http://www.lapdonline.org/get_informed/content_basic_vi of different gangs. ew/1396 (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) Homeboy Industries: https://homeboyindustries.org The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that school National Gang Center: rules of conduct and any school dress code prohibiting https://www.nationalgangcenter.gov gang-related apparel are enforced consistently. If a Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL student exhibits signs of gang affiliation, staff shall so DISTRICT inform the principal or designee and the student's adopted: August 14, 2019 Dunsmuir, California parent/guardian. (cf. 5132 - Dress and Grooming) Administrative Regulation The Superintendent or designee shall provide in-service Gangs training which helps staff to identify gangs and gang AR 5136 symbols, recognize early manifestations of disruptive Students activities, and respond appropriately to gang behavior. Staff shall be informed about conflict management Prevention, Intervention, and Suppression Measures techniques and alerted to intervention measures and The Superintendent or designee shall become informed community resources. The Superintendent or designee of the gang history in the district and community, shall also provide staff development on social and conduct assessments of current gang activity at the emotional learning, classroom management, interactive school sites, and document and follow up on gang- teaching, and cooperative learning skills. related incidents. (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) In order to discourage the influence of gangs, the (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) following measures shall be implemented: (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) 1. Any student suspected of gang affiliation based on the The Superintendent or designee may consider gang display of behavior, gestures, apparel, or paraphernalia activity prevention and intervention when developing shall be referred to the principal or designee, and the programs outside of the school day. following actions taken, as appropriate: (cf. 5148 - Child Care and Development) a. The student's parent/guardian shall be contacted and (cf. 5148.2 - Preschool/Early Childhood Education) may be asked to meet with school staff in order to (cf. 5148.3 - Before/After School Programs) proactively address the concern and be included as part (cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities) of the solution. (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) b. The student may be sent home to change clothes if The Superintendent or designee shall collaborate with necessary. child welfare services, mental health agencies, social (cf. 5132 - Dress and Grooming) services, and local law enforcement authorities in the c. The student's behaviors and progress in school shall prevention and intervention of gang activity. be documented, including attendance and grades. (cf. 1400 - Relations Between Other Governmental (cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses) Agencies and the Schools) (cf. 5113.1 - Chronic Absence and Truancy) Legal Reference: (cf. 5113.11 - Attendance Supervision) EDUCATION CODE (cf. 5113.12 - District School Attendance Review Board) 32282 School safety plans (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) 35183 Gang-related apparel d. Intervention techniques such as mentoring, academic 48907 Student exercise of free expression support, and a system of wraparound support service
115 shall be implemented to help the student disengage from In addition, the Superintendent or designee may offer gang involvement. community programs that address the scope and nature e. Consistent and graduated discipline and of local gang problems and strategies by which each accountability shall be implemented when appropriate segment of the community may alleviate gang problems. and combined with positive support using conflict- Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL resolution strategies and other restorative justice DISTRICT practices demonstrated to be effective with gang- approved: August 14, 2019 Dunsmuir, California involved youth. f. Students shall be offered help in rejecting gang ______associations, including possible referral to community- based gang suppression and prevention organizations. ABUSE g. Law enforcement shall be notified if the student is suspected of being involved in gangs. BP 5141.4 Students (cf. 1400 - Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools) CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND REPORTING 2. Any graffiti on school premises shall be removed, washed down, or painted over as soon as discovered. Graffiti shall be documented and photographed before it The Governing Board is committed to supporting the is removed. These photographs shall be shared with safety and well-being of district students and desires to local law enforcement authorities and used in future facilitate the prevention of and response to child abuse disciplinary or criminal action against the offenders. This and neglect. The Superintendent or designee shall information can also be used to determine whether a develop and implement strategies for preventing, threat or incident is imminent. recognizing, and promptly reporting known or suspected (cf. 3515 - Campus Security) child abuse and neglect. (cf. 5131.5 - Vandalism and Graffiti) 3. Classroom and after-school programs may include The Superintendent or designee may provide a student gang prevention lessons that are taught jointly by who is a victim of abuse with school-based mental health teachers, counselors, law enforcement, and/or other services or other support services and/or may refer the organizations that are knowledgeable about gang student to resources available within the community as prevention and shall: needed. a. Provide social and emotional learning designed to enhance individual self-esteem, provide positive reinforcement for acceptable behavior, and foster (cf. 1020 - Youth Services) interest in a variety of constructive activities b. Explain the dangers of gang membership (cf. 5141.6 - School Health Services) c. Provide counseling for targeted at-risk students d. Include lessons or role-playing workshops in gang avoidance skills and nonviolent conflict resolution, (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) including communication skills, anti-bullying, anger management, acceptance, and mediation skills Child Abuse Prevention (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) e. Assign individual gang members to cooperative learning groups in which they may work toward common The district's instructional program shall include age- goals with students who are not members of their gang appropriate and culturally sensitive child abuse f. Provide school-to-career instruction prevention curriculum. This curriculum shall explain g. Provide positive interaction with local law enforcement students' right to live free of abuse, include instruction in (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) the skills and techniques needed to identify unsafe 4. Staff shall actively promote membership in authorized situations and react appropriately and promptly, inform school clubs and student organizations, sports and students of available support resources, and teach cultural activities and affiliations with the local students how to obtain help and disclose incidents of community, and community service projects which can abuse. provide students companionship, safety, and a sense of purpose and belonging. (cf. 6142.8 - Comprehensive Health Education) (cf. 6142.4 - Service Learning/Community Service Classes) (cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities) (cf. 6143 - Courses of Study) (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) Parent/Guardian and Community Outreach The district's program also may include age-appropriate The Superintendent or designee may offer gang curriculum in sexual abuse and sexual assault prevention classes or counseling for parents/guardians awareness and prevention. Upon written request of a which may address the following topics: student's parent/guardian, the student shall be excused 1. The reasons students join gangs from taking such instruction. (Education Code 51900.6) 2. The dangers and consequences of gang membership 3. Warning signs which may indicate that students are at risk of becoming involved with gangs, including the use The Superintendent or designee shall, to the extent of social media for gang communication and promotion feasible, seek to incorporate community resources into 4. The nature of local gang apparel and graffiti the district's child abuse prevention programs and may 5. Effective parenting techniques and planning family use these resources to provide parents/guardians with time instruction in parenting skills and child abuse prevention. 6. Conflict resolution techniques
116 Child Abuse Reporting 11434a McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act; definitions The Superintendent or designee shall establish procedures for the identification and reporting of known COURT DECISIONS and suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with law. Camreta v. Greene (2011) 131 S.Ct. 2020
(cf. 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 - Professional Standards) Management Resources:
(cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS Procedures for reporting child abuse shall be included in the district and/or school comprehensive safety plan. Health Education Content Standards for California Public (Education Code 32282) Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve
(cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) Health Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve District employees who are mandated reporters, as defined by law and administrative regulation, are WEB SITES obligated to report all known or suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect. California Attorney General's Office, Suspected Child Abuse Report Form: The Superintendent or designee shall provide training http://www.ag.ca.gov/childabuse/pdf/ss_8572.pdf regarding the duties of mandated reporters.
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EDUCATION CODE California Department of Social Services, Children and Family Services Division: http://www.childsworld.ca.gov 32280-32288 Comprehensive school safety plans 33195 Heritage schools, mandated reporters U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Child 33308.1 Guidelines on procedure for filing child abuse Welfare Information Gateway: complaints https://www.childwelfare.gov/can 44252 Teacher credentialing 44691 Staff development in the detection of child abuse and neglect Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL 44807 Duty concerning conduct of students DISTRICT 48906 Notification when student released to peace officer 48987 Dissemination of reporting guidelines to parents adopted: March 11, 2015 Dunsmuir, California 49001 Prohibition of corporal punishment 51220.5 Parenting skills education 51900.6 Sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention Reporting Child Abuse PENAL CODE 152.3 Duty to report murder, rape, or lewd or lascivious AR 5141.4 Students act 273a Willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment of child; Child Abuse Prevention And Reporting endangering life or health 288 Definition of lewd or lascivious act requiring reporting Definitions 11164-11174.3 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act Child abuse or neglect includes the following: (Penal WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE Code 11165.5, 11165.6) 15630-15637 Dependent adult abuse reporting 1. A physical injury or death inflicted by other than CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 accidental means on a child by another person
4650 Filing complaints with CDE, special education 2. Sexual abuse of a child, including sexual assault or students sexual exploitation, as defined in Penal Code 11165.1
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 3. Neglect of a child as defined in Penal Code 11165.2
117 4. Willful harming or injuring of a child or the supervisors of child attendance; athletic coaches, endangering of the person or health of a child as defined administrators, and directors; administrators and in Penal Code 11165.3 employees of a licensed child day care facility; Head Start teachers; district police or security officers; licensed nurses or health care providers; and administrators, 5. Unlawful corporal punishment or injury as defined in presenters, and counselors of a child abuse prevention Penal Code 11165.4 program. (Penal Code 11165.7)
(cf. 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 - Professional Standards) Reasonable suspicion means that it is objectively reasonable for a person to entertain a suspicion, based (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) upon facts that could cause a reasonable person in a like position, drawing when appropriate on his/her training and experience, to suspect child abuse or Child abuse or neglect does not include: neglect. However, reasonable suspicion does not require certainty that child abuse or neglect has occurred nor 1. A mutual affray between minors (Penal Code does it require a specific medical indication of child 11165.6) abuse or neglect. (Penal Code 11166)
2. An injury caused by reasonable and necessary force Reportable Offenses used by a peace officer acting within the course and scope of his/her employment (Penal Code 11165.6) A mandated reporter shall make a report using the procedures provided below whenever, in his/her (cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department) professional capacity or within the scope of his/her employment, he/she has knowledge of or observes a child whom the mandated reporter knows or reasonably 3. An injury resulting from the exercise by a teacher, vice suspects has been the victim of child abuse or neglect. principal, principal, or other certificated employee of the (Penal Code 11166) same degree of physical control over a student that a parent/guardian would be privileged to exercise, not exceeding the amount of physical control reasonably Any mandated reporter who has knowledge of or who necessary to maintain order, protect property, protect the reasonably suspects that a child is suffering serious health and safety of students, or maintain proper and emotional damage or is at a substantial risk of suffering appropriate conditions conducive to learning (Education serious emotional damage, based on evidence of severe Code 44807) anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or untoward aggressive behavior toward self or others, may make a report to the appropriate agency. (Penal Code 11166.05, 11167) 4. An injury caused by a school employee's use of force that is reasonable and necessary to quell a disturbance threatening physical injury to persons or damage to Any district employee who reasonably believes that property, to protect himself/herself, or to obtain weapons he/she has observed the commission of a murder, rape, or other dangerous objects within the control of a student or lewd or lascivious act by use of force, violence, (Education Code 49001) duress, menace, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury against a victim who is a child under age 14 shall notify a peace officer. (Penal Code 152.3, 288) (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments)
Responsibility for Reporting (cf. 5144 - Discipline)
The reporting duties of mandated reporters are individual (cf. 6159.4 - Behavioral Interventions for Special and cannot be delegated to another person. (Penal Education Students) Code 11166)
5. Physical pain or discomfort caused by athletic When two or more mandated reporters jointly have competition or other such recreational activity voluntarily knowledge of a known or suspected instance of child engaged in by a student (Education Code 49001) abuse or neglect, the report may be made by a member of the team selected by mutual agreement and a single (cf. 6142.7 - Physical Education and Activity) report may be made and signed by the selected member of the reporting team. Any member who has knowledge that the member designated to report has failed to do so (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) shall thereafter make the report. (Penal Code 11166)
6. Homelessness or classification as an unaccompanied No supervisor or administrator shall impede or inhibit a minor (Penal Code 11165.15) mandated reporter from making a report. (Penal Code 11166) Mandated reporters include, but are not limited to, teachers; instructional aides; teacher's aides or Any person not identified as a mandated reporter who assistants; classified employees; certificated pupil has knowledge of or observes a child whom he/she personnel employees; administrative officers or knows or reasonably suspects has been a victim of child
118 abuse or neglect may report the known or suspected e. The information that gave rise to the reasonable instance of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate suspicion of child abuse or neglect and the source(s) of agency. (Penal Code 11166) that information
(cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) The mandated reporter shall make a report even if some of this information is not known or is uncertain to him/her. (Penal Code 11167) Reporting Procedures
The mandated reporter may give to an investigator from 1. Initial Telephone Report an agency investigating the case, including a licensing agency, any information relevant to an incident of child Immediately or as soon as practicable after knowing or abuse or neglect or to a report made for serious observing suspected child abuse or neglect, a mandated emotional damage pursuant to Penal Code 11166.05. reporter shall make an initial report by telephone to any (Penal Code 11167) police department (excluding a school district police/security department), sheriff's department, county 3. Internal Reporting probation department if designated by the county to receive such reports, or county welfare department. (Penal Code 11165.9, 11166) The mandated reporter shall not be required to disclose his/her identity to his/her supervisor, the principal, or the Superintendent or designee. (Penal Code 11166) Siskiyou Co. Child Protected Services 2060 Campus Drive Yreka, CA 96097 However, employees reporting child abuse or neglect to an appropriate agency are encouraged, but not required, to notify the principal as soon as possible after the initial 530-841-4200 telephone report to the appropriate agency. When so notified, the principal shall inform the Superintendent or 530-842-7009 designee.
When the initial telephone report is made, the mandated The principal so notified shall provide the mandated reporter shall note the name of the official contacted, the reporter with any assistance necessary to ensure that date and time contacted, and any instructions or advice reporting procedures are carried out in accordance with received. law, Board policy, and administrative regulation. At the mandated reporter's request, the principal may assist in completing and filing the necessary forms. 2. Written Report
Reporting the information to an employer, supervisor, Within 36 hours of knowing or observing the information principal, school counselor, co-worker, or other person concerning the incident, the mandated reporter shall shall not be a substitute for making a mandated report to then prepare and either send, fax, or electronically the appropriate agency. (Penal Code 11166) submit to the appropriate agency a written follow-up report, which includes a completed Department of Justice form (SS 8572). (Penal Code 11166, 11168) Training
The Department of Justice form may be obtained from Within the first six weeks of each school year, the the district office or other appropriate agencies, such as Superintendent or designee shall provide training on the county probation or welfare department or the police mandated reporting requirements to district employees or sheriff's department. and persons working on their behalf who are mandated reporters. Any school personnel hired during the school year shall receive such training within the first six weeks Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect shall of employment. (Education Code 44691; Penal Code include, if known: (Penal Code 11167) 11165.7) a. The name, business address, and telephone number (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) of the person making the report and the capacity that makes the person a mandated reporter (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) b. The child's name and address, present location, and, where applicable, school, grade, and class (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) c. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the The Superintendent or designee shall use the online child's parents/guardians training module provided by the California Department of Social Services. (Education Code 44691) d. The name, address, telephone number, and other relevant personal information about the person who The training shall include, but not necessarily be limited might have abused or neglected the child to, training in identification and reporting of child abuse
119 and neglect. In addition, the training shall include number of the child's parent/guardian. (Education Code information that failure to report an incident of known or 48906) reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment (cf. 5145.11 - Questioning and Apprehension by Law and/or a fine as specified. (Education Code 44691; Enforcement) Penal Code 11165.7)
Parent/Guardian Complaints The Superintendent or designee shall obtain and retain proof of each mandated reporter's completion of the training. (Education Code 44691) Upon request, the Superintendent or designee shall provide parents/guardians with procedures for reporting suspected child abuse occurring at a school site to In addition, at least once every three years, school appropriate agencies. For parents/guardians whose personnel may receive training in the prevention of child primary language is not English, such procedures shall abuse, including sexual abuse, on school grounds, by be in their primary language and, when communicating school personnel, or in school-sponsored programs. orally regarding those procedures, an interpreter shall be (Education Code 44691) provided.
Victim Interviews by Social Services To file a complaint against a district employee or other person suspected of child abuse or neglect at a school Whenever the Department of Social Services or another site, parents/guardians may file a report by telephone, in government agency is investigating suspected child person, or in writing with any appropriate agency abuse or neglect that occurred within the child's home or identified above under "Reporting Procedures." If a out-of-home care facility, the student may be interviewed parent/guardian makes a complaint about an employee by an agency representative during school hours, on to any other employee, the employee receiving the school premises. The Superintendent or designee shall information shall notify the parent/guardian of give the student the choice of being interviewed in procedures for filing a complaint with the appropriate private or in the presence of any adult school employee agency. The employee also is obligated pursuant to or volunteer aide selected by the student. (Penal Code Penal Code 11166 to file a report himself/herself using 11174.3) the procedures described above for mandated reporters.
A staff member or volunteer aide selected by a child may (cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) decline to be present at the interview. If the selected person accepts, the principal or designee shall inform In addition, if the child is enrolled in special education, a him/her of the following requirements: (Penal Code separate complaint may be filed with the California 11174.3) Department of Education pursuant to 5 CCR 4650.
1. The purpose of the selected person's presence at the (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) interview is to lend support to the child and enable him/her to be as comfortable as possible. Notifications 2. The selected person shall not participate in the interview. The Superintendent or designee shall provide to all new employees who are mandated reporters a statement that informs them of their status as mandated reporters, their 3. The selected person shall not discuss the facts or reporting obligations under Penal Code 11166, and their circumstances of the case with the child. confidentiality rights under Penal Code 11167. The district also shall provide these new employees with a 4. The selected person is subject to the confidentiality copy of Penal Code 11165.7, 11166, and 11167. (Penal requirements of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Code 11165.7, 11166.5) Act, a violation of which is punishable as specified in Penal Code 11167.5. (cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications)
If a staff member agrees to be present, the interview Before beginning employment, any person who will be a shall be held at a time during school hours when it does mandated reporter by virtue of his/her position shall sign not involve an expense to the school. (Penal Code a statement indicating that he/she has knowledge of the 11174.3) reporting obligations under Penal Code 11166 and will comply with those provisions. The signed statement Release of Child to Peace Officer shall be retained by the Superintendent or designee. (Penal Code 11166.5) When a child is released to a peace officer and taken into custody as a victim of suspected child abuse or Employees who work with dependent adults shall be neglect, the Superintendent or designee and/or principal notified of legal responsibilities and reporting procedures shall not notify the parent/guardian, but rather shall pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code 15630-15637. provide the peace officer with the address and telephone
120 The Superintendent or designee also shall notify all (cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse and Neglect (Reporting employees that: Procedures)
1. A mandated reporter who reports a known or The Superintendent or designee shall seek to suspected instance of child abuse or neglect shall not be incorporate community resources into the schools' child held civilly or criminally liable for making a report and abuse prevention programs. To the extent feasible, the this immunity shall apply even if the mandated reporter Superintendent or designee shall also use these acquired the knowledge or reasonable suspicion of child community resources to provide parents/guardians with abuse or neglect outside of his/her professional capacity instruction in parenting skills and child abuse prevention. or outside the scope of his/her employment. Any other person making a report shall not incur civil or criminal Parents/guardians shall receive prior notice of child liability unless it can be proven that he/she knowingly abuse prevention instruction whenever such instruction made a false report or made a report with reckless will include family life or sex education for which disregard of the truth or falsity of the report. (Penal Code notification is required by law. 11172)
(cf. 1020 - Youth Services) 2. If a mandated reporter fails to timely report an incident of known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect, he/she may be guilty of a crime punishable by a (cf. 6142.1 - Family Life/Sex Education) fine and/or imprisonment. (Penal Code 11166) Legal Reference: 3. No employee shall be subject to any sanction by the district for making a report unless it can be shown that WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE he/she knowingly made a false report or made a report with reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the report. (Penal Code 11166) 18975-18979 The Maxine Waters Child Abuse Prevention Training Act of 1984 Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT approved: June 8, 2016 Dunsmuir, California adopted: January 8, 1992 Dunsmuir, California ______
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION BP 5141.41 Students SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION/DUE PROCESS BP 5144.1 Students Every child has the right to live free of physical and emotional abuse, including neglect and sexual assault. The Governing Board recognizes that such abuse has The Governing Board desires to provide district students severe consequences for the child, sometimes resulting access to educational opportunities in an orderly school in the child's own violent behavior or in drug addiction. environment that protects their safety and security, ensures Schools are in a position to promote the prevention of their welfare and well-being, and promotes their learning and child abuse and its reoccurrence, and to reduce the development. The Board shall develop rules and regulations general vulnerability of children. setting the standards of behavior expected of district students and the disciplinary processes and procedures for addressing Age-appropriate and culturally-appropriate child abuse violations of those standards, including suspension and/or prevention curriculum shall be a component of the expulsion. district's health and safety instruction. This curriculum shall explain students' rights to live free of abuse, inform (cf. 5131 - Conduct) them of available support resources, and teach them how to obtain help and disclose incidents of abuse. The curriculum also shall include training in self-protection (cf. 5131.1 - Bus Conduct) techniques. (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) The Superintendent or designee shall provide coordinated training for teachers who will use the child The grounds for suspension and expulsion and the procedures abuse prevention curriculum, including instruction in the for considering, recommending, and/or implementing physical and behavioral indicators of abuse, crisis suspension and expulsion shall be only those specified in law, counseling techniques, community resources, rights and in this policy, and in the accompanying administrative responsibilities to report abuse or neglect, and care for a regulation. child's needs after a report is made.
121 Except when otherwise permitted by law, a student may be On-Campus Suspension suspended or expelled only when the behavior is related to a school activity or school attendance occurring within any To ensure the proper supervision and ongoing learning of district school or another school district, regardless of when it students who are suspended for any of the reasons enumerated occurs, including, but not limited to, the following: (Education in Education Code 48900 and 48900.2, but who pose no Code 48900(s)) imminent danger or threat to anyone at school and for whom expulsion proceedings have not been initiated, the 1. While on school grounds Superintendent or designee shall establish a supervised suspension classroom program which meets the requirements of law. 2. While going to or coming from school
Except where a supervised suspension is permitted by law for 3. During the lunch period, whether on or off the school a student's first offense, supervised suspension shall be campus imposed only when other means of correction have failed to bring about proper conduct. (Education Code 48900.5) (cf. 5112.5 - Open/Closed Campus) Authority to Expel 4. During, going to, or coming from a school-sponsored activity A student may be expelled only by the Board. (Education Code 48918(j)) District staff shall enforce the rules concerning suspension and expulsion of students fairly, consistently, equally, and in As required by law, the Superintendent or principal shall accordance with the district's nondiscrimination policies. recommend expulsion and the Board shall expel any student found to have committed any of the following "mandatory (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and recommendation and mandatory expulsion" acts at school or at Activities) a school activity off school grounds: (Education Code 48915)
Appropriate Use of Suspension Authority 1. Possessing a firearm which is not an imitation firearm, as verified by a certificated employee, unless the student had obtained prior written permission to possess the item from a Except when a student's act violates Education certificated school employee, with the principal or designee's Code 48900(a)-(e), as listed in items #1-5 under "Grounds for concurrence Suspension and Expulsion: Grades K-12" of the accompanying administrative regulation, or when the student's presence causes a danger to others, suspension shall be used (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) only when other means of correction have failed to bring about proper conduct. (Education Code 48900.5, 48900.6) 2. Selling or otherwise furnishing a firearm
(cf. 5138 - Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation) 3. Brandishing a knife at another person
(cf. 5144 - Discipline) 4. Unlawfully selling a controlled substance listed in Health and Safety Code 11053-11058 (cf. 6142.4 - Service Learning/Community Service Classes) 5. Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault as (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) defined in Penal Code 261, 266c, 286, 288, 288a, or 289, or committing a sexual battery as defined in Penal Code 243.4 (cf. 6164.5 - Student Success Teams) 6. Possessing an explosive as defined in 18 USC 921 A student's parents/guardians shall be notified as soon as possible when there is an escalating pattern of misbehavior For all other violations listed in the accompanying that could lead to on-campus or off-campus suspension. administrative regulation, the Superintendent or principal shall have the discretion to recommend expulsion of a student. If expulsion is recommended, the Board shall order the student No student may be suspended for disruption or willful expelled only if it makes a finding of either or both of the defiance, except by a teacher pursuant to Education following: (Education Code 48915(b) and (e)) Code 48910. (Education Code 48900)
1. That other means of correction are not feasible or have Students shall not be suspended or expelled for truancy, repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct tardiness, or absenteeism from assigned school activities.
2. That due to the nature of the violation, the presence of the (cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses) student causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the student or others (cf. 5113.1 - Chronic Absence and Truancy)
122 A vote to expel a student shall be taken in an open session of a EDUCATION CODE Board meeting. 212.5 Sexual harassment The Board may vote to suspend the enforcement of the expulsion order pursuant to the requirements of law and the 233 Hate violence accompanying administrative regulation. (Education Code 48917) 1981-1981.5 Enrollment of students in community school No student shall be expelled for disruption or willful defiance. (Education Code 48900) 8239.1 Prohibition against expulsion of preschool student
No child enrolled in a preschool program shall be expelled 17292.5 Program for expelled students except under limited circumstances as specified in AR 5148.3 - Preschool/Early Childhood Education. 32261 Interagency School Safety Demonstration Act of 1985
(cf. 5148.3 - Preschool/Early Childhood Education) 35145 Open board meetings
Due Process 35146 Closed sessions (regarding suspensions)
The Board shall provide for the fair and equitable treatment of 35291 Rules (for government and discipline of schools) students facing suspension and/or expulsion by affording them their due process rights under the law. The Superintendent or designee shall comply with procedures for notices, hearings, 35291.5 Rules and procedures on school discipline and appeals as specified in law and administrative regulation. (Education Code 48911, 48915, 48915.5, 48918) 48645.5 Readmission; contact with juvenile justice system
(cf. 5119 - Students Expelled from Other Districts) 48660-48666 Community day schools
(cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities)) 48853.5 Foster youth
Maintenance and Monitoring of Outcome Data 48900-48927 Suspension and expulsion
The Superintendent or designee shall maintain outcome data 48950 Speech and other communication related to student suspensions and expulsions in accordance with Education Code 48900.8 and 48916.1, including, but not 48980 Parental notifications limited to, the number of students recommended for expulsion, the grounds for each recommended expulsion, the actions taken by the Board, the types of referral made after 49073-49079 Privacy of student records each expulsion, and the disposition of the students after the expulsion period. For any expulsion that involves the 52052 Numerically significant student subgroups possession of a firearm, such data shall include the name of the school and the type of firearm involved, as required pursuant to 20 USC 7961. Suspension and expulsion data shall 52060-52077 Local control and accountability plan be reported to the Board annually and to the California Department of Education when so required. 64000-64001 Consolidated application
In presenting the report to the Board, the Superintendent or CIVIL CODE designee shall disaggregate data on suspensions and expulsions by school and by numerically significant student subgroups, including, but not limited to, ethnic subgroups, 47 Privileged communication socioeconomically disadvantaged students, English learners, students with disabilities, foster youth, and homeless students. 48.8 Defamation liability Based on the data, the Board shall address any identified disparities in the imposition of student discipline and shall determine whether and how the district is meeting its goals for CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE improving school climate as specified in its local control and accountability plan. 1985-1997 Subpoenas; means of production
(cf. 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan) GOVERNMENT CODE
Legal Reference: 11455.20 Contempt
123 54950-54963 Ralph M. Brown Act 626.9 Gun-Free School Zone Act of 1995
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 626.10 Dirks, daggers, knives, razors, or stun guns
11014.5 Drug paraphernalia 868.5 Supporting person; attendance during testimony of witness 11053-11058 Standards and schedules WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE LABOR CODE 729.6 Counseling 230.7 Employee time off to appear in school on behalf of a child UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 18
PENAL CODE 921 Definitions, firearm
31 Principal of a crime, defined UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
240 Assault defined 1415(K) Placement in alternative educational setting
241.2 Assault fines 7961 Gun-free schools
242 Battery defined UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
243.2 Battery on school property 11432-11435 Education of homeless children and youths
243.4 Sexual battery COURT DECISIONS
245 Assault with deadly weapon T.H. v. San Diego Unified School District (2004) 122 Cal. App. 4th 1267 245.6 Hazing Woodbury v. Dempsey (2003) 108 Cal. App. 4th 421 261 Rape defined Board of Education of Sacramento City Unified School District v. Sacramento County Board of Education and 266c Unlawful sexual intercourse Kenneth H. (2001) 85 Cal.App.4th 1321
286 Sodomy defined Fremont Union High School District v. Santa Clara County Board (1991) 235 Cal. App. 3d 118 288 Lewd or lascivious acts with child under age 14 Garcia v. Los Angeles Board of Education (1991) 123 Cal. 288a Oral copulation App. 3d 807
289 Penetration of genital or anal openings John A. v. San Bernardino School District (1982) 33 Cal. 3d 301 417.27 Laser pointers ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS 422.55 Hate crime defined 84 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 146 (2001) 422.6 Interference with exercise of civil rights 80 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 348 (1997) 422.7 Aggravating factors for punishment 80 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 91 (1997) 422.75 Enhanced penalties for hate crimes 80 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 85 (1997) 626.2 Entry upon campus after written notice of suspension or dismissal without permission Management Resources:
124 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE FOR (cf. 5144 - Discipline) CIVIL RIGHTS PUBLICATIONS (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) Dear Colleague Letter on the Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline, January 2014 Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades K-12
WEB SITES Acts for which a student, including a student with disabilities, may be suspended or expelled shall be only those specified as CSBA: http://www.csba.org follows and in the sections "Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 4-12" and "Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 9-12" below: California Attorney General's Office: http://www.oag.ca.gov
(cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov with Disabilities))
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil 1. Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical Rights: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/crdc- injury to another person; willfully used force or violence upon 2012-data-summary.pdf another person, except in self-defense; or committed as an aider or abettor, as adjudged by a juvenile court, a crime of U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Healthy physical violence in which the victim suffered great or serious Students: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/oshs bodily injury (Education Code 48900(a) and (t))
Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL 2. Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife, DISTRICT explosive, or other dangerous object, unless, in the case of possession of any object of this type, the student had obtained written permission to possess the item from a certificated adopted: April 15, 2020 Dunsmuir, California school employee, with the principal or designee's concurrence (Education Code 48900(b))
PROCESS (cf. 5131 - Conduct) AR 5144.1 (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) Suspension And Expulsion/Due Definitions
3. Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, otherwise furnished, or Suspension means removal of a student from ongoing was under the influence of any controlled substance as defined instruction for adjustment purposes. However, suspension in Health and Safety Code 11053-11058, alcoholic beverage, does not mean any of the following: (Education Code 48925) or intoxicant of any kind (Education Code 48900(c))
1. Reassignment to another education program or class at the (cf. 3513.4 - Drug and Alcohol Free Schools) same school where the student will receive continuing instruction for the length of day prescribed by the Governing Board for students of the same grade level (cf. 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs)
2. Referral to a certificated employee designated by the 4. Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any principal to advise students controlled substance as defined in Health and Safety Code 11053-11058, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind, and then sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to any 3. Removal from the class, but without reassignment to person another liquid, substance, or material and represented another class or program, for the remainder of the class period same as such controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or without sending the student to the principal or designee as intoxicant (Education Code 48900(d)) provided in Education Code 48910
5. Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion Expulsion means removal of a student from the immediate (Education Code 48900(e)) supervision and control or the general supervision of school personnel. (Education Code 48925) 6. Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property (Education Code 48900(f)) Notice of Regulations
7. Stole or attempted to steal school property or private At the beginning of each school year, the principal of each property (Education Code 48900(g)) school shall ensure that all students and parents/guardians are notified in writing of all school rules related to discipline, including suspension and expulsion. (Education 8. Possessed or used tobacco or products containing tobacco Code 35291, 48900.1, 48980) or nicotine products, including, but not limited to, cigars, cigarettes, miniature cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless
125 tobacco, snuff, chew packets, and betel, except that this Bullying includes any act of sexual harassment, hate violence, restriction shall not prohibit a student from using or possessing or harassment, threat, or intimidation, as defined in Education prescription products (Education Code 48900(h)) Code 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4 and below in the section "Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 4- 12," that has any of the effects described above on a (cf. 5131.62 - Tobacco) reasonable student.
9. Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity Bullying also includes an act of cyber sexual bullying by a or vulgarity (Education Code 48900(i)) student through the dissemination of, or the solicitation or incitement to disseminate, a photograph or other visual 10. Unlawfully possessed, offered, arranged, or negotiated to recording that depicts a nude, semi-nude, or sexually explicit sell any drug paraphernalia, as defined in Health and Safety photograph or other visual recording of an identifiable minor, Code 11014.5 (Education Code 48900(j)) when such dissemination is to another student or to school personnel by means of an electronic act and has or can be reasonably predicted to have one or more of the effects of 11. Knowingly received stolen school property or private bullying described above. Cyber sexual bullying does not property (Education Code 48900(l)) include a depiction, portrayal, or image that has any serious literary, artistic, educational, political, or scientific value or 12. Possessed an imitation firearm (Education that involves athletic events or school-sanctioned activities. Code 48900(m)) Electronic act means the creation or transmission originated Imitation firearm means a replica of a firearm that is so on or off the school site by means of an electronic device, substantially similar in physical properties to an existing including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude that the or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager, replica is a firearm. (Education Code 48900(m)) of a communication including, but not limited to: (Education Code 48900(r)) 13. Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault as defined in Penal Code 261, 266c, 286, 288, 288a, or 289, or a. A message, text, sound, video, or image committed a sexual battery as defined in Penal Code 243.4 (Education Code 48900(n)) b. A post on a social network Internet web site, including, but not limited to, posting to or creating a burn page or creating a 14. Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a student who is a credible impersonation or false profile for the purpose of complaining witness or witness in a school disciplinary causing a reasonable student any of the effects of bullying proceeding for the purpose of preventing that student from described above. being a witness and/or retaliating against that student for being a witness (Education Code 48900(o)) Reasonable student means a student, including, but not limited to, a student who has been identified as a student with a 15. Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or disability, who exercises average care, skill, and judgment in sold the prescription drug Soma (Education Code 48900(p)) conduct for a person of the student's age, or for a person of the student's age and disability. (Education Code 48900(r)) 16. Engaged in, or attempted to engage in, hazing (Education Code 48900(q)) (cf. 1114 - District-Sponsored Social Media)
Hazing means a method of initiation or pre-initiation into a (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) student organization or body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, (cf. 6163.4 - Student Use of Technology) which is likely to cause serious bodily injury or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to a former, current, or prospective student. Hazing does not (cf. 6164.4 - Identification and Evaluation of Individuals for include athletic events or school-sanctioned events. (Education Special Education) Code 48900(q)) (cf. 6164.6 - Identification and Education under Section 504) 17. Engaged in an act of bullying (Education Code 48900(r)) 18. Aided or abetted the infliction or attempted infliction of Bullying means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act physical injury on another person, as defined in Penal or conduct, including communications made in writing or by Code 31 (Education Code 48900(t)) means of an electronic act, directed toward one or more students that has or can reasonably be predicted to have the 19. Made terrorist threats against school officials and/or effect of placing a reasonable student in fear of harm to self or school property (Education Code 48900.7) property; cause the student to experience a substantially detrimental effect on physical or mental health; or cause the student to experience substantial interferences with academic A terrorist threat includes any written or oral statement by a performance or ability to participate in or benefit from the person who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. result in death or great bodily injury to another person or (Education Code 48900(r)) property damage in excess of $1,000, with the specific intent
126 that the statement is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no A teacher may suspend a student from class for the remainder intent of actually carrying it out. (Education Code 48900.7) of the day and the following day for any of the acts specified in Education Code 48900 and listed as items #1-18 under "Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades K-12" above Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 4- or for disruption or willful defiance at any grade level, 12 including grades K-8. (Education Code 48910)
A student in grades 4-12 shall be subject to suspension or When suspending a student from class, the teacher shall recommendation for expulsion when it is determined that the immediately report this action to the principal or designee and student: send the student to the principal or designee for appropriate action. If that action requires the continuing presence of the 1. Committed sexual harassment as defined in Education student at school, the student shall be appropriately supervised Code 212.5 (Education Code 48900.2) during the class periods from which the student has been suspended. (Education Code 48910) Sexual harassment means conduct which, when considered from the perspective of a reasonable person of the same As soon as possible after the teacher decides to suspend the gender as the victim, is sufficiently severe or pervasive as to student, the teacher shall ask the student's parent/guardian to have a negative impact upon the victim's academic attend a parent-teacher conference regarding the suspension. performance or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. (Education Code 212.5, 48900.2) A counselor or psychologist may attend the conference if it is practicable, and a school administrator shall attend if either the (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) parent/guardian or teacher so requests. (Education Code 48910) 2. Caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or participated in an act of hate violence as defined in Education A student suspended from class shall not be returned to class Code 233 (Education Code 48900.3) during the period of the suspension without the approval of the teacher of the class and the principal or designee. (Education Code 48910) Hate violence means any act punishable under Penal Code 422.6, 422.7, or 422.75. Such acts include injuring or intimidating a victim, interfering with the exercise of a A student suspended from class shall not be placed in another victim's civil rights, or damaging a victim's property because regular class during the period of suspension. However, a of the victim's race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, student assigned to more than one class per day may continue gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual to attend other regular classes except those held at the same orientation; a perception of the presence of any of those time as the class from which the student was suspended. characteristics in the victim; or the victim's association with a (Education Code 48910) person or group with one or more of those actual or perceived characteristics. (Education Code 233; Penal Code 422.55) The teacher of any class from which a student is suspended may require the student to complete any assignments and tests (cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) missed during the removal. (Education Code 48913)
3. Intentionally engaged in harassment, threats, or intimidation Suspension by Superintendent, Principal or Principal's against district personnel or students that is sufficiently severe Designee or pervasive to have the actual and reasonably expected effect of materially disrupting classwork, creating substantial To implement disciplinary procedures at a school site, the disorder, and invading the rights of school personnel or principal may, in writing, designate as the principal's designee students by creating an intimidating or hostile educational another administrator or, if the principal is the only environment (Education Code 48900.4) administrator at the school site, a certificated employee. As necessary, the principal may, in writing, also designate another (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) administrator or certificated employee as the secondary designee to assist with disciplinary procedures when the principal and the principal's primary designee are absent from Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 9- the school site. 12
The Superintendent, principal, or designee shall immediately Any student in grades 9-12 may be suspended, but not suspend any student found at school or at a school activity to expelled, for disrupting school activities or otherwise willfully have committed any of the acts listed in the Board policy defying the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, under "Authority to Expel" for which a recommendation of administrators, other school officials, or other school expulsion is required. (Education Code 48915(c)) personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. (Education Code 48900(k)) The Superintendent, principal, or designee may impose a suspension for a first offense if it is determined that the (cf. 5131.4 - Student Disturbances) student violated any of items #1-5 listed under "Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades K-12" above or if the Suspension from Class by a Teacher student's presence causes a danger to persons. (Education Code 48900.5)
127 For all other offenses, a student may be suspended only when student is physically able to return to school. (Education the Superintendent or principal has determined that other Code 48911) means of correction have failed to bring about proper conduct. (Education Code 48900.5) 2. Administrative Actions: All requests for student suspension are to be processed by the principal or designee. A school When other means of correction are implemented prior to employee shall report the suspension, including the name of imposing suspension or supervised suspension upon a student, the student and the cause for the suspension, to the the Superintendent, principal, or designee shall document the Superintendent or designee. (Education Code 48911) other means of correction used and retain the documentation in the student's record. (Education Code 48900.5) 3. Notice to Parents/Guardians: At the time of the suspension, a school employee shall make a reasonable effort to contact (cf. 5125 - Student Records) the parent/guardian by telephone or in person. Whenever a student is suspended, the parent/guardian shall also be notified in writing of the suspension. (Education Code 48911) Length of Suspension
This notice shall state the specific offense committed by the The Superintendent, principal, or designee may suspend a student. (Education Code 48900.8) student from school for not more than five consecutive school days. (Education Code 48911) In addition, the notice may state the date and time when the student may return to school. A student may be suspended from school for not more than 20 school days in any school year. However, if a student enrolls in or is transferred to another regular school, an opportunity 4. Parent/Guardian Conference: Whenever a student is school, or continuation school or class for the purpose of suspended, school officials may request a meeting with the adjustment, the student may be suspended for not more than parent/guardian to discuss the cause(s) and duration of the 30 school days in a school year. The district may count suspension, the school policy involved, and any other suspensions that occur while a student is enrolled in another pertinent matter. (Education Code 48914) school district toward the maximum number of days for which the student may be suspended in any school year. (Education If school officials request to meet with the parent/guardian, the Code 48903, 48911, 48912) notice may state that the law requires the parent/guardian to respond to such requests without delay. However, no penalties (cf. 6184 - Continuation Education) may be imposed on the student for the failure of the parent/guardian to attend such a conference. The student may not be denied reinstatement solely because the parent/guardian These restrictions on the number of days of suspension shall failed to attend the conference. (Education Code 48911) not apply when the suspension is extended pending an expulsion. (Education Code 48911) 5. Extension of Suspension: If the Board is considering the expulsion of a suspended student from any school or the Due Process Procedures for Suspension suspension of a student for the balance of the semester from continuation school, the Superintendent or designee may, in Suspensions shall be imposed in accordance with the writing, extend the suspension until such time as the Board has following procedures: made a decision, provided the following requirements are followed: (Education Code 48911) 1. Informal Conference: Suspension shall be preceded by an informal conference conducted by the Superintendent, a. The extension of the original period of suspension is principal, or designee with the student and, whenever preceded by notice of such extension with an offer to hold a practicable, the teacher, supervisor, or school employee who conference concerning the extension, giving the student an referred the student to the principal. At the conference, the opportunity to be heard. This conference may be held in student shall be informed of the reason for the disciplinary conjunction with a meeting requested by the student or action, including the other means of correction that were parent/guardian to challenge the original suspension. attempted before the suspension as required pursuant to Education Code 48900.5, and the evidence against the student, b. The Superintendent or designee determines, following a and shall be given the opportunity to present the student's meeting in which the student and the student's parent/guardian version and evidence. (Education Code 48911) were invited to participate, that the student's presence at the school or at an alternative school would endanger persons or This conference may be omitted if the Superintendent, property or threaten to disrupt the instructional process. principal, or designee determines that an emergency situation (Education Code 48911) exists involving a clear and present danger to the lives, safety, or health of students or school personnel. If a student is c. If the student involved is a foster youth, the Superintendent suspended without this conference, both the parent/guardian or designee shall notify the district liaison for foster youth of and student shall be notified of the student's right to return to the need to invite the student's attorney and a representative of school for the purpose of the conference and the conference the appropriate county child welfare agency to attend the shall be held within two school days, unless the student waives meeting. (Education Code 48853.5, 48911, 48918.1) the right to it or is physically unable to attend for any reason. In such a case, the conference shall be held as soon as the (cf. 6173.1 - Education for Foster Youth)
128 d. If the student involved is a homeless child or youth, the 3. The on-campus suspension classroom shall promote Superintendent or designee shall notify the district liaison for completion of schoolwork and tests missed by the student homeless students. (Education Code 48918.1) during the suspension.
(cf. 6173 - Education for Homeless Children) 4. The student shall be responsible for contacting the student's teacher(s) to receive assignments to be completed in the supervised suspension classroom. The teacher(s) shall provide In lieu of or in addition to suspending a student, the all assignments and tests that the student will miss while Superintendent, principal, or designee may provide services or suspended. If no such work is assigned, the person supervising require the student to participate in an alternative disciplinary the suspension classroom shall assign schoolwork. program designed to correct the behavior and keep the student in school. At the time a student is assigned to an on-campus suspension classroom, the principal or designee shall notify the student's Suspension by the Board parent/guardian in person or by telephone. When the assignment is for longer than one class period, this notification The Board may suspend a student for any of the acts listed may be made in writing. (Education Code 48911.1) under "Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades K-12," "Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 4- Superintendent or Principal's Authority to Recommend 12," and "Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Expulsion Grades 9-12" above and within the limits specified under "Suspension by Superintendent, Principal, or Designee" above. (Education Code 48912) Unless the Superintendent or principal determines that expulsion should not be recommended under the circumstances or that an alternative means of correction would The Board may suspend a student enrolled in a continuation address the conduct, the Superintendent or principal shall school or class for a period not longer than the remainder of recommend a student's expulsion for any of the following acts: the semester. The suspension shall meet the requirements of (Education Code 48915) Education Code 48915. (Education Code 48912.5)
1. Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in When the Board is considering a suspension, disciplinary self-defense action, or any other action (except expulsion) against any student, it shall hold a closed session if a public hearing would lead to disclosure of information that would violate a student's 2. Possession of any knife or other dangerous object of no right to privacy under Education Code 49073-49079. reasonable use to the student (Education Code 35146, 48912) 3. Unlawful possession of any controlled substance as listed in (cf. 9321 - Closed Session) Health and Safety Code 11053-11058, except for (a) the first offense for the possession of not more than one ounce of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis, or (b) the The Board shall provide the student and parent/guardian with student's possession of over-the-counter medication or other written notice of the closed session by registered or certified medication prescribed by a physician mail or personal service. Upon receiving this notice, the student or parent/guardian may request a public meeting, and this request shall be granted if made in writing within 48 hours 4. Robbery or extortion after receipt of the Board's notice. However, any discussion that conflicts with any other student's right to privacy still 5. Assault or battery, as defined in Penal Code 240 and 242, shall be held in closed session. (Education upon any school employee Code 35146, 48912)
In determining whether or not to recommend the expulsion of On-Campus Suspension a student, the Superintendent, principal, or designee shall act as quickly as possible to ensure that the student does not lose A student for whom an expulsion action has not been initiated instructional time. (Education Code 48915) and who poses no imminent danger or threat to the school, students, or staff may be assigned to on-campus suspension in Student's Right to Expulsion Hearing a separate classroom, building, or site for the entire period of suspension. The following conditions shall apply: (Education Code 48911.1) Any student recommended for expulsion shall be entitled to a hearing to determine whether the student should be expelled. The hearing shall be held within 30 school days after the 1. The on-campus suspension classroom shall be staffed in Superintendent, principal, or designee determines that the accordance with law. student has committed the act(s) that form the basis for the expulsion recommendation. (Education Code 48918(a)) 2. The student shall have access to appropriate counseling services. The student is entitled to at least one postponement of an expulsion hearing for a period of not more than 30 calendar days. The request for postponement shall be in writing. Any
129 subsequent postponement may be granted at the Board's 2. Have up to two adult support persons present at the hearing discretion. (Education Code 48918(a)) at the time the witness testifies
If the Board finds it impractical during the regular school year 3. Have a closed hearing during the time the witness testifies to comply with these time requirements for conducting an expulsion hearing, the Superintendent or designee may, for Whenever any allegation of sexual assault or sexual battery is good cause, extend the time period by an additional five made, the Superintendent or designee shall immediately school days. Reasons for the extension shall be included as a advise complaining witnesses and accused students to refrain part of the record when the expulsion hearing is held. from personal or telephone contact with each other during the (Education Code 48918(a)) time when an expulsion process is pending. (Education Code 48918.5) If the Board finds it impractical to comply with the time requirements of the expulsion hearing due to a summer recess Written Notice of the Expulsion Hearing of Board meetings of more than two weeks, the days during the recess shall not be counted as school days. The days not counted during the recess may not exceed 20 school days, as Written notice of the expulsion hearing shall be forwarded to defined in Education Code 48925. Unless the student requests the student and the student's parent/guardian at least 10 in writing that the expulsion hearing be postponed, the hearing calendar days before the date of the hearing. The notice shall shall be held not later than 20 calendar days prior to the first include: (Education Code 48900.8, 48918(b)) day of the next school year. (Education Code 48918(a)) 1. The date and place of the hearing Once the hearing starts, all matters shall be pursued with reasonable diligence and concluded without unnecessary delay. (Education Code 48918(a)) 2. A statement of the specific facts, charges, and offense upon which the proposed expulsion is based
Stipulated Expulsion 3. A copy of district disciplinary rules which relate to the alleged violation After a determination that a student has committed an expellable offense, the Superintendent, principal, or designee shall offer the student and parent/guardian the option to waive 4. Notification of the student's or parent/guardian's obligation, a hearing and stipulate to the expulsion or to a suspension of pursuant to Education Code 48915.1, to provide information the expulsion under certain conditions. The offer shall be about the student's status in the district to any other district in which the student seeks enrollment made only after the student or parent/guardian has been given written notice of the expulsion hearing pursuant to Education Code 48918. This obligation applies when a student is expelled for acts other than those described in Education Code 48915(a) or (c). The stipulation agreement shall be in writing and shall be signed by the student and parent/guardian. The stipulation (cf. 5119 - Students Expelled from Other Districts) agreement shall include notice of all the rights that the student is waiving, including the waiving of the right to have a full hearing, to appeal the expulsion to the County Board of 5. The opportunity for the student or the student's Education, and to consult legal counsel. parent/guardian to appear in person or be represented by legal counsel or by a nonattorney adviser
A stipulated expulsion agreed to by the student and parent/guardian shall be effective upon approval by the Board. Legal counsel means an attorney or lawyer who is admitted to the practice of law in California and is an active member of the State Bar of California. Rights of Complaining Witness Nonattorney adviser means an individual who is not an An expulsion hearing involving allegations of sexual assault attorney or lawyer, but who is familiar with the facts of the or sexual battery may be postponed for one school day in case and has been selected by the student or student's order to accommodate the special physical, mental, or parent/guardian to provide assistance at the hearing. emotional needs of a student who is the complaining witness. (Education Code 48918.5) 6. The right to inspect and obtain copies of all documents to be used at the hearing Whenever the Superintendent or designee recommends an expulsion hearing that addresses allegations of sexual assault or sexual battery, the Superintendent or designee shall give the 7. The opportunity to confront and question all witnesses who complaining witness a copy of the district's suspension and testify at the hearing expulsion policy and regulation and shall advise the witness of the right to: (Education Code 48918.5) 8. The opportunity to question all evidence presented and to present oral and documentary evidence on the student's behalf, 1. Receive five days' notice of the scheduled testimony at the including witnesses hearing
130 Additional Notice of Expulsion Hearing for Foster Youth and Any objection raised by the student or the Superintendent or Homeless Students designee to the issuance of subpoenas may be considered by the Board in closed session, or in open session if so requested by the student, before the meeting. The Board's decision in If the student facing expulsion is a foster student, the response to such an objection shall be final and binding. Superintendent or designee shall also send notice of the (Education Code 48918(i)) hearing to the student's attorney and a representative of an appropriate child welfare agency at least 10 days prior to the hearing. (Education Code 48918.1) If the Board determines, or if the hearing officer or administrative panel finds and submits to the Board, that a witness would be subject to unreasonable risk of harm by If the student facing expulsion is a homeless student, the testifying at the hearing, a subpoena shall not be issued to Superintendent or designee shall also send notice of the compel the personal attendance of that witness at the hearing. hearing to the district liaison for homeless students at least 10 However, that witness may be compelled to testify by means days prior to the hearing. (Education Code 48918.1) of a sworn declaration as described in item #4 below. (Education Code 48918(i)) Any notice for these purposes may be provided by the most cost-effective method possible, including by email or a 4. Presentation of Evidence: Technical rules of evidence shall telephone call. (Education Code 48918.1) not apply to the expulsion hearing, but relevant evidence may be admitted and used as proof only if it is the kind of evidence Conduct of Expulsion Hearing on which reasonable persons can rely in the conduct of serious affairs. The decision of the Board to expel shall be supported by substantial evidence that the student committed any of the 1. Closed Session: Notwithstanding Education Code 35145, acts pursuant to Education Code 48900 and listed in "Grounds the Board shall conduct a hearing to consider the expulsion of for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades K-12," "Additional the student in a session closed to the public unless the student Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 4-12," and requests in writing at least five days prior to the hearing that "Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 9- the hearing be a public meeting. If such a request is made, the 12" above. (Education Code 48918(h)) meeting shall be public to the extent that privacy rights of other students are not violated. (Education Code 48918) Findings of fact shall be based solely on the evidence at the hearing. Although no finding shall be based solely on hearsay, Whether the expulsion hearing is held in closed or public sworn declarations may be admitted as testimony from session, the Board may meet in closed session to deliberate witnesses whose disclosure of their identity or testimony at the and determine whether or not the student should be expelled. hearing may subject them to an unreasonable risk of physical If the Board admits any other person to this closed session, the or psychological harm. (Education Code 48918(f)) parent/guardian, the student, and the counsel of the student also shall be allowed to attend the closed session. (Education Code 48918(c)) In cases where a search of a student's person or property has occurred, evidence describing the reasonableness of the search shall be included in the hearing record. If a hearing that involves a charge of sexual assault or sexual battery is to be conducted in public, a complaining witness shall have the right to testify in closed session when testifying 5. Testimony by Complaining Witnesses: The following in public would threaten serious psychological harm to the procedures shall be observed when a hearing involves witness and when there are no alternative procedures to avoid allegations of sexual assault or sexual battery by a student: the threatened harm, including, but not limited to, a (Education Code 48918, 48918.5) videotaped deposition or contemporaneous examination in another place communicated to the hearing room by closed- a. Any complaining witness shall be given five days' notice circuit television. (Education Code 48918(c)) before being called to testify.
2. Record of Hearing: A record of the hearing shall be made b. Any complaining witness shall be entitled to have up to two and may be maintained by any means, including electronic adult support persons, including, but not limited to, a recording, as long as a reasonably accurate and complete parent/guardian or legal counsel, present during the testimony. written transcription of the proceedings can be made. (Education Code 48918(g)) c. Before a complaining witness testifies, support persons shall be admonished that the hearing is confidential. 3. Subpoenas: Before commencing a student expulsion hearing, the Board may issue subpoenas, at the request of either the student or the Superintendent or designee, for the d. The person presiding over the hearing may remove a personal appearance at the hearing of any person who actually support person who is disrupting the hearing. witnessed the action that gave rise to the recommendation for expulsion. After the hearing has commenced, the Board or the e. If one or both support persons are also witnesses, the hearing officer or administrative panel may issue such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Penal subpoenas at the request of the student or the County Code 868.5. Superintendent of Schools or designee. All subpoenas shall be issued in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure 1985- 1985.2 and enforced in accordance with Government f. Evidence of specific instances of prior sexual conduct of a Code 11455.20. (Education Code 48918(i)) complaining witness shall be presumed inadmissible and shall not be heard unless the person conducting the hearing
131 determines that extraordinary circumstances require the recommend expulsion of the student to the Board. If expulsion evidence to be heard. Before such a determination is made, the is not recommended, the expulsion proceeding shall be complaining witness shall be given notice and an opportunity terminated and the student shall be immediately reinstated and to oppose the introduction of this evidence. In the hearing on permitted to return to the classroom instructional program the admissibility of this evidence, the complaining witness from which the referral was made, unless another placement is shall be entitled to be represented by a parent/guardian, legal requested in writing by the student's parent/guardian. Before counsel, or other support person. Reputation or opinion the student's placement decision is made by the student's evidence regarding the sexual behavior of a complaining parent/guardian, the Superintendent or designee shall consult witness shall not be admissible for any purpose. with the parent/guardian and district staff, including the student's teachers, regarding other placement options for the student in addition to the option to return to the classroom g. In order to facilitate a free and accurate statement of the instructional program from which the student's expulsion experiences of the complaining witness and to prevent referral was made. The decision to not recommend expulsion discouragement of complaints, the district shall provide a shall be final. (Education Code 48918(e)) nonthreatening environment.
If expulsion is recommended, findings of fact in support of the (1) The district shall provide a room separate from the hearing recommendation shall be prepared and submitted to the Board. room for the use of the complaining witness before and during All findings of fact and recommendations shall be based solely breaks in testimony. on the evidence presented at the hearing. The Board may accept the recommendation based either upon a review of the (2) At the discretion of the person conducting the hearing, the findings of fact and recommendations submitted or upon the complaining witness shall be allowed reasonable periods of results of any supplementary hearing the Board may order. relief from examination and cross-examination during which (Education Code 48918(f)) the complaining witness may leave the hearing room. In accordance with Board policy, the hearing officer or (3) The person conducting the hearing may: administrative panel may recommend that the Board suspend the enforcement of the expulsion. If the hearing officer or administrative panel recommends that the Board expel a (a) Arrange the seating within the hearing room so as to student but suspend the enforcement of the expulsion, the facilitate a less intimidating environment for the complaining student shall not be reinstated and permitted to return to the witness classroom instructional program from which the referral was made until the Board has ruled on the recommendation. (b) Limit the time for taking the testimony of a complaining (Education Code 48917, 48918) witness to normal school hours, if there is no good cause to take the testimony during other hours Final Action by the Board
(c) Permit one of the support persons to accompany the Whether the expulsion hearing is conducted in closed or open complaining witness to the witness stand session by the Board, a hearing officer, or an administrative panel or is waived through the signing of a stipulated 6. Decision: The Board's decision as to whether to expel a expulsion agreement, the final action to expel shall be taken student shall be made within 40 school days after the student by the Board in public. (Education Code 48918(j)) is removed from school, unless the student requests in writing that the decision be postponed. (Education Code 48918(a)) The Board's decision is final. If the decision is to not expel, the student shall be reinstated immediately. If the decision is Alternative Expulsion Hearing: Hearing Officer or to suspend the enforcement of the expulsion, the student shall Administrative Panel be reinstated under the conditions of the suspended expulsion.
Instead of conducting an expulsion hearing itself, the Board Upon ordering an expulsion, the Board shall set a date when may contract with the county hearing officer or with the the student shall be reviewed for readmission to a school Office of Administrative Hearings of the State of California within the district. For a student expelled for any "mandatory for a hearing officer. The Board may also appoint an impartial recommendation and mandatory expulsion" act listed in the administrative panel composed of three or more certificated section "Authority to Expel" in the accompanying Board personnel, none of whom shall be members of the Board or on policy, this date shall be one year from the date the expulsion the staff of the school in which the student is enrolled. occurred, except that the Board may set an earlier date on a (Education Code 48918) case-by-case basis. For a student expelled for other acts, this date shall be no later than the last day of the semester following the semester in which the expulsion occurred. If an A hearing conducted by the hearing officer or administrative expulsion is ordered during summer session or the intersession panel shall conform to the same procedures applicable to a period of a year-round program, the Board shall set a date hearing conducted by the Board as specified above in when the student shall be reviewed for readmission not later "Conduct of Expulsion Hearing," including the requirement to than the last day of the semester following the summer session issue a decision within 40 school days of the student's removal or intersession period in which the expulsion occurred. from school, unless the student requests that the decision be (Education Code 48916) postponed. (Education Code 48918(a) and (d))
The hearing officer or administrative panel shall, within three school days after the hearing, determine whether to
132 At the time of the expulsion order, the Board shall recommend 1. The Board may, as a condition of the suspension of a plan for the student's rehabilitation, which may include: enforcement, assign the student to a school, class, or program (Education Code 48916) appropriate for the student's rehabilitation. This rehabilitation program may provide for the involvement of the student's parent/guardian in the student's education. However, a 1. Periodic review, as well as assessment at the time of review, parent/guardian's refusal to participate in the rehabilitation for readmission program shall not be considered in the Board's determination as to whether the student has satisfactorily completed the 2. Recommendations for improved academic performance, rehabilitation program. (Education Code 48917) tutoring, special education assessments, job training, counseling, employment, community service, or other 2. During the period when enforcement of the expulsion order rehabilitative programs is suspended, the student shall be on probationary status. (Education Code 48917) With parent/guardian consent, students who have been expelled for reasons relating to controlled substances or 3. The suspension of the enforcement of an expulsion order alcohol may be required to enroll in a county-sponsored drug may be revoked by the Board if the student commits any of rehabilitation program before returning to school. (Education the acts listed under "Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Code 48916.5) Grades K-12," "Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 4-12," or "Additional Grounds for Written Notice to Expel Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 9-12" above or violates any of the district's rules and regulations governing student conduct. (Education Code 48917) The Superintendent or designee shall send written notice of the decision to expel to the student or parent/guardian. This notice shall include the following: 4. When the suspension of enforcement of an expulsion order is revoked, a student may be expelled under the terms of the original expulsion order. (Education Code 48917) 1. The specific offense committed by the student for any of the causes for suspension or expulsion listed above under "Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades K-12," 5. Upon satisfactory completion of the rehabilitation "Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Grades 4- assignment, the Board shall reinstate the student in a district 12," or "Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: school. Upon reinstatement, the Board may order the Grades 9-12" (Education Code 48900.8) expunging of any or all records of the expulsion proceedings. (Education Code 48917) 2. The fact that a description of readmission procedures will be made available to the student and parent/guardian 6. The Superintendent or designee shall send written notice of (Education Code 48916) any decision to suspend the enforcement of an expulsion order during a period of probation to the student or parent/guardian. The notice shall inform the parent/guardian of the right to 3. Notice of the right to appeal the expulsion to the County appeal the expulsion to the County Board, the alternative Board (Education Code 48918) educational placement to be provided to the student during the period of expulsion, and the student's or parent/guardian's 4. Notice of the alternative educational placement to be obligation to inform any new district in which the student provided to the student during the time of expulsion seeks to enroll of the student's status with the expelling (Education Code 48918) district, pursuant to Education Code 48915.1(b). (Education Code 48918(j)) 5. Notice of the student's or parent/guardian's obligation to inform any new district in which the student seeks to enroll of 7. Suspension of the enforcement of an expulsion order shall the student's status with the expelling district, pursuant to not affect the time period and requirements for the filing of an Education Code 48915.1 (Education Code 48918) appeal of the expulsion order with the County Board. (Education Code 48917) Decision to Suspend Expulsion Order Appeal In accordance with Board policy, when deciding whether to suspend the enforcement of an expulsion order, the Board The student or parent/guardian is entitled to file an appeal of shall take into account the following criteria: the Board's decision with the County Board. The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the Board's decision to expel, even if the expulsion order is suspended and the student is placed 1. The student's pattern of behavior on probation. (Education Code 48919)
2. The seriousness of the misconduct If the student submits a written request for a copy of the written transcripts and supporting documents from the district 3. The student's attitude toward the misconduct and simultaneously with the filing of the notice of appeal with the willingness to follow a rehabilitation program County Board, the district shall provide the student with these documents within 10 school days following the student's written request. (Education Code 48919) The suspension of the enforcement of an expulsion shall be governed by the following:
133 Notification to Law Enforcement Authorities 1. The Superintendent or designee shall hold a conference with the parent/guardian and the student. At the conference, the student's rehabilitation plan shall be reviewed and the Prior to the suspension or expulsion of any student, the Superintendent or designee shall verify that the provisions of principal or designee shall notify appropriate city or county this plan have been met. School regulations shall be reviewed law enforcement authorities of any student acts of assault and the student and parent/guardian shall be asked to indicate which may have violated Penal Code 245. (Education in writing their willingness to comply with these regulations. Code 48902)
2. The Superintendent or designee shall transmit to the Board The principal or designee shall notify appropriate city or a recommendation regarding readmission. The Board shall county law enforcement authorities of any student acts which consider this recommendation in closed session. If a written may involve the possession or sale of narcotics or of a request for open session is received from the parent/guardian controlled substance, or of any student acts involving the or adult student, it shall be honored to the extent that privacy possession, sale, or furnishing of firearms, explosives, or other rights of other students are not violated. dangerous weapons in violation of Education Code 48915(c)(1) or (5) or Penal Code 626.9 and 626.10. (Education Code 48902) 3. If the readmission is granted, the Superintendent or designee shall notify the student and parent/guardian, by registered mail, of the Board's decision regarding readmission. Within one school day after a student's suspension or expulsion, the principal or designee shall notify appropriate county or district law enforcement authorities, by telephone or 4. The Board may deny readmission only if it finds that the other appropriate means, of any student acts which may student has not satisfied the conditions of the rehabilitation violate Education Code 48900(c) or (d), relating to the plan or that the student continues to pose a danger to campus possession, use, offering, or sale of controlled substances, safety or to other district students or employees. (Education alcohol, or intoxicants of any kind. (Education Code 48902) Code 48916)
Placement During Expulsion 5. If the Board denies the readmission of a student, the Board shall determine either to continue the student's placement in the alternative educational program initially selected or to The Board shall refer expelled students to a program of study place the student in another program that serves expelled that is: (Education Code 48915, 48915.01) students, including placement in a county community school.
1. Appropriately prepared to accommodate students who 6. The Board shall provide written notice to the expelled exhibit discipline problems student and parent/guardian describing the reasons for denying readmittance into the regular program. This notice shall 2. Not provided at a comprehensive middle, junior, or senior indicate the Board's determination of the educational program high school or at any elementary school, unless the program is which the Board has chosen. The student shall enroll in that offered at a community day school established at any of these program unless the parent/guardian chooses to enroll the student in another school district. (Education Code 48916) 3. Not housed at the school site attended by the student at the time of suspension No student shall be denied readmission into the district based solely on the student's arrest, adjudication by a juvenile court, formal or informal supervision by a probation officer, (cf. 6158 - Independent Study) detention in a juvenile facility, enrollment in a juvenile court school, or other such contact with the juvenile justice system. (cf. 6185 - Community Day School) (Education Code 48645.5)
When the placement described above is not available and Maintenance of Records when the County Superintendent so certifies, students expelled for only acts described in items #6-12 under "Grounds for The district shall maintain a record of each suspension and Suspension and Expulsion: Grades K-12" and items #1-3 expulsion, including its specific cause(s). (Education under "Additional Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: Code 48900.8) Grades 4-12" above may be referred to a program of study that is provided at another comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school or at an elementary school. (Education Expulsion records of any student shall be maintained in the Code 48915) student's mandatory interim record and sent to any school in which the student subsequently enrolls upon written request by that school. (Education Code 48918(k)) The program for a student expelled from any of grades K-6 shall not be combined or merged with programs offered to students in any of grades 7-12. (Education Code 48916.1) The Superintendent or designee shall, within five working days, honor any other district's request for information about an expulsion from this district. (Education Code 48915.1) Readmission After Expulsion
(cf. 5119 - Students Expelled from Other Districts) Prior to the date set by the Board for the student's readmission:
134 Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL student's academic performance; or otherwise adversely DISTRICT affects a student's educational opportunities. approved: April 15, 2020 Dunsmuir, California Unlawful discrimination also includes disparate treatment of students based on one of the categories above with respect to the provision of opportunities to participate in school
programs or activities or the provision or receipt of ______educational benefits or services.
The Board also prohibits any form of retaliation against any NONDISCRIMINATION/ individual who reports or participates in the reporting of HARASSMENT unlawful discrimination, files or participates in the filing of a BP 5145.3 STUDENTS complaint, or investigates or participates in the investigation of a complaint or report alleging unlawful discrimination. Retaliation complaints shall be investigated and resolved in This policy shall apply to all acts constituting unlawful the same manner as a discrimination complaint. discrimination or harassment related to school activity or to school attendance occurring within a district school, and to The Superintendent or designee shall facilitate students' access acts which occur off campus or outside of school-related or to the educational program by publicizing the district's school-sponsored activities but which may have an impact or nondiscrimination policy and related complaint procedures to create a hostile environment at school. students, parents/guardians, and employees. In addition, the Superintendent or designee shall post the district's policies The Governing Board desires to provide a safe school prohibiting discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and environment that allows all students equal access to and bullying and other required information on the district's web opportunities in the district's academic, extracurricular, and site in a manner that is easily accessible to parents/guardians other educational support programs, services, and activities. and students, in accordance with law and the accompanying The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, administrative regulation. unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, targeted at any student by anyone, The Superintendent or designee shall provide training and/or based on the student's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, information on the scope and use of the policy and complaint nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group procedures and take other measures designed to increase the identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, school community's understanding of the requirements of law pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, related to discrimination. The Superintendent or designee shall medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender regularly review the implementation of the district's identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or nondiscrimination policies and practices and, as necessary, association with a person or group with one or more of these shall take action to remove any identified barrier to student actual or perceived characteristics. access to or participation in the district's educational program. The Superintendent or designee shall report the findings and (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and recommendations to the Board after each review. Activities) (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) (cf. 5131 - Conduct) (cf. 1330 - Use of Facilities) (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) (cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) (cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities) (cf. 5146 - Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students) (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) (cf. 6164.6 - Identification and Education Under Section 504) (cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services) Unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying, may result from physical, verbal, Regardless of whether a complainant complies with the nonverbal, or written conduct based on any of the categories writing, timeline, and/or other formal filing requirements, all listed above. Unlawful discrimination also occurs when complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, including prohibited conduct is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying, shall be affects a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an investigated and prompt action taken to stop the educational program or activity; creates an intimidating, discrimination, prevent recurrence, and address any continuing threatening, hostile, or offensive educational environment; has effect on students. the effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with a
135 Students who engage in unlawful discrimination, including 51500 Prohibited instruction or activity discriminatory harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying, in violation of law, Board policy, or administrative 51501 Prohibited means of instruction regulation shall be subject to appropriate consequence or discipline, which may include suspension or expulsion when the behavior is severe or pervasive as defined in Education 60044 Prohibited instructional materials Code 48900.4. Any employee who permits or engages in prohibited discrimination, including discriminatory CIVIL CODE harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying, shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. 1714.1 Liability of parents/guardians for willful misconduct of (cf. 4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) minor
GOVERNMENT CODE (cf. 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 - Professional Standards)
(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) 11135 Nondiscrimination in programs or activities funded by state
(cf. 5144 - Discipline) PENAL CODE
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) 422.55 Definition of hate crime
(cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students 422.6 Crimes, harassment with Disabilities))
(cf. 5145.2 - Freedom of Speech/Expression) CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
Record-Keeping 432 Student record
4600-4670 Uniform complaint procedures The Superintendent or designee shall maintain a record of all reported cases of unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying, to enable 4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary the district to monitor, address, and prevent repetitive education programs prohibited behavior in district schools. UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 (cf. 3580 - District Records) 1681-1688 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Legal Reference: UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29 EDUCATION CODE 794 Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 48900.3 Suspension or expulsion for act of hate violence 2000d-2000e-17 Title VI and Title VII Civil Rights Act of 48900.4 Suspension or expulsion for threats or harassment 1964, as amended
48904 Liability of parent/guardian for willful student 2000h-2-2000h-6 Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 misconduct 6101-6107 Age Discrimination Act of 1975 48907 Student exercise of free expression 12101-12213 Title II equal opportunity for individuals with 48950 Freedom of speech disabilities
48985 Translation of notices CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 28
49020-49023 Athletic programs 35.107 Nondiscrimination on basis of disability; complaints
49060-49079 Student records CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34
136 99.31 Disclosure of personally identifiable information Notice of Non-Discrimination, Fact Sheet, August 2010
100.3 Prohibition of discrimination on basis of race, color or U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN national origin SERVICES PUBLICATIONS
104.7 Designation of responsible employee for Section 504 Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English Proficient Persons, 104.8 Notice August 2003
106.8 Designation of responsible employee for Title IX WEB SITES
106.9 Notification of nondiscrimination on basis of sex CSBA: http://www.csba.org
110.25 Prohibition of discrimination based on age California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov
COURT DECISIONS California Office of the Attorney General: http://oag.ca.gov
Donovan v. Poway Unified School District, (2008) 167 California Safe Schools Cal.App.4th 567 Coalition: http://www.casafeschools.org
Flores v. Morgan Hill Unified School District, (2003) 324 First Amendment F.3d 1130 Center: http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org
Management Resources: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr CSBA PUBLICATIONS Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL Updated Legal Guidance: Protecting Transgender and Gender DISTRICT Nonconforming Students Against Sex Discrimination, March 2017 adopted: June 17, 2020 Dunsmuir, California
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CSBA PUBLICATIONS PUBLICATIONS
adopted: June 13, 2018 Dunsmuir, California Promoting a Safe and Secure Learning Environment for All: Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California's K-12 Schools in Responding to Immigration Issues, April 2018 AR 5145.3 Students FIRST AMENDMENT CENTER PUBLICATIONS Nondiscrimination/Harassment
Public Schools and Sexual Orientation: A First Amendment The district designates the individual(s) identified below as the Framework for Finding Common Ground, 2006 employee(s) responsible for coordinating the district's efforts to comply with applicable state and federal civil rights laws, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE FOR including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, CIVIL RIGHTS PUBLICATIONS Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and to answer inquiries regarding the district's Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting nondiscrimination policies. The individual(s) shall also serve Transgender Students, May 2016 as the compliance officer(s) specified in AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures as the responsible employee to handle Dear Colleague Letter: Title IX Coordinators, April 2015 complaints alleging unlawful discrimination targeting a student, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying, based on the student's actual or perceived race, color, Resolution Agreement Between the Arcadia Unified School ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, District, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital Rights, and the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental Division, (2013) OCR 09-12-1020, DOJ 169-12C-70 disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally Dear Colleague Letter: Harassment and Bullying, October protected status or association with a person or group with one 2010 or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The
137 coordinator/compliance officer(s) may be contacted at: 4. Post in a prominent location on the district web site in a (Education Code 234.1; 5 CCR 4621) manner that is easily accessible to parents/guardians and students information regarding Title IX prohibitions against discrimination based on a student's sex, gender, gender Superintendent identity, pregnancy, and parental status, including the following: (Education Code 221.6, 221.61, 234.6) Dunsmuir Joint Union, a. The name and contact information of the district's Title IX High School District, coordinator, including the phone number and email address
5805 High School Way, b. The rights of students and the public and the responsibilities of the district under Title IX, including a list of rights as specified in Education Code 221.8 and web links to Dunsmuir CA, 96025 information about those rights and responsibilities located on the web sites of the Office for Equal Opportunity and the U.S. (cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
(cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) c. A description of how to file a complaint of noncompliance under Title IX in accordance with AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures, which shall include: Measures to Prevent Discrimination
(1) An explanation of the statute of limitations within which a To prevent unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory complaint must be filed after an alleged incident of harassment, intimidation, retaliation, and bullying, of students discrimination has occurred and how a complaint may be filed at district schools or in school activities and to ensure equal beyond the statute of limitations access of all students to the educational program, the Superintendent or designee shall implement the following measures: (2) An explanation of how the complaint will be investigated and how the complainant may further pursue the complaint, including web links to this information on the OCR's web site 1. Publicize the district's nondiscrimination policy and related complaint procedures, including the coordinator/compliance officer's contact information, to students, parents/guardians, (3) A web link to the OCR complaints form and the contact employees, volunteers, and the general public by posting them information for the office, including the phone number and in prominent locations and providing easy access to them email address for the office through district-supported communications d. A link to the Title IX information included on the California 2. Post the district's policies and procedures prohibiting Department of Education's (CDE) web site discrimination, harassment, student sexual harassment, intimidation, bullying, and cyberbullying, including a section 5. Post a link to statewide CDE-compiled resources, including on social media bullying that includes all of the references community-based organizations, that provide support to youth described in Education Code 234.6 as possible forums for who have been subjected to school-based discrimination, social media, in a prominent location on the district's web site harassment, intimidation, or bullying and to their families. in a manner that is easily accessible to parents/guardians and Such resources shall be posted in a prominent location on the students (Education Code 234.6) district's web site in a manner that is easily accessible to parents/guardians and students. (Education Code 234.5, 234.6) (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) 6. Provide to students a handbook that contains age- appropriate information that clearly describes the district's (cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites) nondiscrimination policy, procedures for filing a complaint, and resources available to students who feel that they have been the victim of any such behavior. (cf. 1114 - District-Sponsored Social Media)
7. Annually notify all students and parents/guardians of the (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) district's nondiscrimination policy, including its responsibility to provide a safe, nondiscriminatory school environment for (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) all students, including transgender and gender-nonconforming students. The notice shall inform students and parents/guardians that they may request to meet with the (cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) compliance officer to determine how best to accommodate or resolve concerns that may arise from the district's 3. Post the definition of sex discrimination and harassment as implementation of its nondiscrimination policies. The notice described in Education Code 230, including the rights set forth shall also inform all students and parents/guardians that, to the in Education Code 221.8, in a prominent location on the extent possible, the district will address any individual district's web site in a manner that is easily accessible to student's interests and concerns in private. parents/guardians and students (Education Code 234.6)
138 (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) 2. Providing training to students, staff, and parents/guardians about how to recognize unlawful discrimination, how to report it or file a complaint, and how to respond 8. Ensure that students and parents/guardians, including those with limited English proficiency, are notified of how to access the relevant information provided in the district's 3. Disseminating and/or summarizing the district's policy and nondiscrimination policy and related complaint procedures, regulation regarding unlawful discrimination notices, and forms in a language they can understand. 4. Consistent with laws regarding the confidentiality of student If 15 percent or more of students enrolled in a particular and personnel records, communicating to students, district school speak a single primary language other than parents/guardians, and the community the school's response English, the district's policy, regulation, forms, and notices plan to unlawful discrimination or harassment concerning nondiscrimination shall be translated into that language in accordance with Education (cf. 4112.6/4212.6/4312.6 - Personnel Files) Code 234.1 and 48985. In all other instances, the district shall ensure meaningful access to all relevant information for parents/guardians with limited English proficiency. (cf. 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 - Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information) 9. Provide to students, employees, volunteers, and parents/guardians age-appropriate training and/or information (cf. 5125 - Student Records) regarding the district's nondiscrimination policy; what constitutes prohibited discrimination, including discriminatory 5. Taking appropriate disciplinary action against students, harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying; how and to whom a report of an incident should be made; and how to employees, and anyone determined to have engaged in guard against segregating or stereotyping students when wrongdoing in violation of district policy, including any student who is found to have filed a complaint of providing instruction, guidance, supervision, or other services discrimination that the student knew was not true to them. Such training and information shall include details of guidelines the district may use to provide a discrimination-free environment for all district students, including transgender and (cf. 4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) gender-nonconforming students. (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) (cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) (cf. 5144 - Discipline) (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) with Disabilities))
10. At the beginning of each school year, inform school (cf. 6159.4 - Behavioral Interventions for Special Education employees that any employee who witnesses any act of Students) unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying, against a student is required to intervene if it is safe to do so. (Education Code 234.1) Process for Initiating and Responding to Complaints
(cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications) Students who feel that they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination described above or in district policy are strongly encouraged to immediately contact the compliance 11. At the beginning of each school year, inform each officer, principal, or any other staff member. In addition, principal or designee of the district's responsibility to provide students who observe any such incident are strongly appropriate assistance or resources to protect students from encouraged to report the incident to the compliance officer or threatened or potentially discriminatory behavior and ensure principal, whether or not the alleged victim files a complaint. their privacy rights. Any school employee who observes an incident of unlawful Enforcement of District Policy discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying, or to whom such an The Superintendent or designee shall take appropriate actions incident is reported shall report the incident to the compliance to reinforce BP 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment. As officer or principal within a school day, whether or not the needed, these actions may include any of the following: alleged victim files a complaint.
1. Removing vulgar or offending graffiti Any school employee who witnesses an incident of unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying, shall immediately (cf. 5131.5 - Vandalism and Graffiti) intervene to stop the incident when it is safe to do so. (Education Code 234.1)
139 When a verbal report of unlawful discrimination, including 2. Disciplining or disparaging a student or excluding the discriminatory harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or student from participating in activities, for behavior or bullying, is made to or received by the principal or compliance appearance that is consistent with the student's gender identity officer, the principal or compliance officer shall make a note or that does not conform to stereotypical notions of of the report and encourage the student or parent/guardian to masculinity or femininity, as applicable file the complaint in writing, pursuant to the provisions in AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures. Once notified 3. Blocking a student's entry to the restroom that corresponds verbally or in writing, the principal or compliance officer shall to the student's gender identity begin the investigation and shall implement immediate measures necessary to stop the discrimination and ensure that all students have access to the educational program and a safe 4. Taunting a student because the student participates in an school environment. Any interim measures adopted to address athletic activity more typically favored by a student of the unlawful discrimination shall, to the extent possible, not other sex disadvantage the complainant or a student who is the victim of the alleged unlawful discrimination. 5. Revealing a student's transgender status to individuals who do not have a legitimate need for the information, without the Any report or complaint alleging unlawful discrimination by student's consent the principal, compliance officer, or any other person to whom a report would ordinarily be made or complaint filed shall 6. Using gender-specific slurs instead be made to or filed with the Superintendent or designee who shall determine how the complaint will be investigated. 7. Physically assaulting a student motivated by hostility toward the student because of the student's gender, gender (cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting) identity, or gender expression
Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Students The district's uniform complaint procedures (AR 1312.3) shall be used to report and resolve complaints alleging discrimination against transgender and gender-nonconforming Gender identity of a student means the student's gender-related students. identity, appearance, or behavior as determined from the student's internal sense, whether or not that gender-related identity, appearance, or behavior is different from that Examples of bases for complaints include, but are not limited traditionally associated with the student's physiology or to, the above list, as well as improper rejection by the district assigned sex at birth. of a student's asserted gender identity, denial of access to facilities that correspond with a student's gender identity, improper disclosure of a student's transgender status, Gender expression means a student's gender-related discriminatory enforcement of a dress code, and other appearance and behavior, whether stereotypically associated instances of gender-based harassment. with the student's assigned sex at birth. (Education Code 210.7) To ensure that transgender and gender-nonconforming students are afforded the same rights, benefits, and protections Gender transition refers to the process in which a student provided to all students by law and Board policy, the district changes from living and identifying as the sex assigned to the shall address each situation on a case-by-case basis, in student at birth to living and identifying as the sex that accordance with the following guidelines: corresponds to the student's gender identity. 1. Right to privacy: A student's transgender or gender- Gender-nonconforming student means a student whose gender nonconforming status is the student's private information and expression differs from stereotypical expectations. the district shall only disclose the information to others with the student's prior written consent, except when the disclosure is otherwise required by law or when the district has Transgender student means a student whose gender identity is compelling evidence that disclosure is necessary to preserve different from the gender assigned at birth. the student's physical or mental well-being. In any case, the district shall only allow disclosure of a student's personally The district prohibits acts of verbal, nonverbal, or physical identifiable information to employees with a legitimate aggression, intimidation, or hostility that are based on sex, educational interest as determined by the district pursuant to gender identity, or gender expression, or that have the purpose 34 CFR 99.31. Any district employee to whom a student's or effect of producing a negative impact on the student's transgender or gender-nonconforming status is disclosed shall academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, keep the student's information confidential. When disclosure or offensive educational environment, regardless of whether of a student's gender identity is made to a district employee by the acts are sexual in nature. Examples of the types of conduct a student, the employee shall seek the student's permission to which are prohibited in the district and which may constitute notify the compliance officer. If the student refuses to give gender-based harassment include, but are not limited to: permission, the employee shall keep the student's information confidential, unless the employee is required to disclose or report the student's information pursuant to this administrative 1. Refusing to address a student by a name and the pronouns regulation, and shall inform the student that honoring the consistent with the student's gender identity student's request may limit the district's ability to meet the student's needs related to the student's status as a transgender or gender-nonconforming student. If the student permits the
140 employee to notify the compliance officer, the employee shall student's right to participate in a sex-segregated activity in do so within three school days. accordance with the student's gender identity shall not render invalid or inapplicable any other eligibility rule established for participation in the activity. As appropriate given the student's need for support, the compliance officer may discuss with the student any need to disclose the student's transgender or gender-nonconformity (cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities) status or gender identity or gender expression to the student's parents/guardians and/or others, including other students, (cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition) teacher(s), or other adults on campus. The district shall offer support services, such as counseling, to students who wish to inform their parents/guardians of their status and desire (cf. 6153 - School-Sponsored Trips) assistance in doing so. (cf. 7110 - Facilities Master Plan) (cf. 1340 - Access to District Records) 5. Student Records: A student's legal name or gender as (cf. 3580 - District Records) entered on the mandatory student record required pursuant to 5 CCR 432 shall only be changed with proper documentation. When a student presents government-issued documentation of 2. Determining a Student's Gender Identity: The compliance a name and/or gender change or submits a request for a name officer shall accept the student's assertion of gender identity and/or gender change through the process specified in and begin to treat the student consistent with that gender Education Code 49070, the district shall update the student's identity unless district personnel present a credible and records. (Education Code 49062.5, 49070) supportable basis for believing that the student's assertion is for an improper purpose. (cf. 5125 - Student Records) 3. Addressing a Student's Transition Needs: The compliance officer shall arrange a meeting with the student and, if (cf. 5125.1 - Release of Directory Information) appropriate, the student's parents/guardians to identify and develop strategies for ensuring that the student's access to (cf. 5125.3 - Challenging Student Records) educational programs and activities is maintained. The meeting shall discuss the transgender or gender- nonconforming student's rights and how those rights may 6. Names and Pronouns: If a student so chooses, district affect and be affected by the rights of other students and shall personnel shall be required to address the student by a name address specific subjects related to the student's access to and the pronoun(s) consistent with the student's gender facilities and to academic or educational support programs, identity, without the necessity of a court order or a change to services, or activities, including, but not limited to, sports and the student's official district record. However, inadvertent slips other competitive endeavors. In addition, the compliance or honest mistakes by district personnel in the use of the officer shall identify specific school site employee(s) to whom student's name and/or consistent pronouns will, in general, not the student may report any problem related to the student's constitute a violation of this administrative regulation or the status as a transgender or gender-nonconforming individual, accompanying district policy. so that prompt action can be taken to address it. Alternatively, if appropriate and desired by the student, the school may form a support team for the student that will meet periodically to 7. Uniforms/Dress Code: A student has the right to dress in a assess whether the arrangements for the student are meeting manner consistent with the student's gender identity, subject to the student's educational needs and providing equal access to any dress code adopted on a school site. programs and activities, educate appropriate staff about the student's transition, and serve as a resource to the student to (cf. 5132 - Dress and Grooming) better protect the student from gender-based discrimination. Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL 4. Accessibility to Sex-Segregated Facilities, Programs, and DISTRICT Activities: When the district maintains sex-segregated facilities, such as restrooms and locker rooms, or offers sex- segregated programs and activities, such as physical education approved: June 17, 2020 Dunsmuir, California classes, intermural sports, and interscholastic athletic programs, students shall be permitted to access facilities and participate in programs and activities consistent with their gender identity. To address any student's privacy concerns in using sex-segregated facilities, the district shall offer available SEXUAL HARASSMENT options such as a gender-neutral or single-use restroom or changing area, a bathroom stall with a door, an area in the BP 5145.7 locker room separated by a curtain or screen, or use of the Students locker room before or after the other students. However, the district shall not require a student to utilize these options The Governing Board is committed to maintaining a safe because the student is transgender or gender-nonconforming. school environment that is free from harassment and In addition, a student shall be permitted to participate in discrimination. The Board prohibits, at school or at accordance with the student's gender identity in other school-sponsored or school-related activities, sexual circumstances where students are separated by gender, such as harassment targeted at any student by anyone. The for class discussions, yearbook pictures, and field trips. A Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action
141 against any person who reports, files a complaint or 6. Information about the district's procedure for testifies about, or otherwise supports a complainant in investigating complaints and the person(s) to whom a alleging sexual harassment. report of sexual harassment should be made
The district strongly encourages any student who feels 7. Information about the rights of students and that he/she is being or has been sexually harassed on parents/guardians to file a civil or criminal complaint, as school grounds or at a school-sponsored or school- applicable, including the right to file a civil or criminal related activity by another student or an adult who has complaint while the district investigation of a sexual experienced off-campus sexual harassment that has a harassment complaint continues continuing effect on campus to immediately contact his/her teacher, the principal, or any other available 8. A clear message that, when needed, the school employee. Any employee who receives a report district will take interim measures to ensure a safe or observes an incident of sexual harassment shall notify school environment for a student who is the complainant the principal or a district compliance officer. Once or victim of sexual harassment and/or other students notified, the principal or compliance officer shall take the during an investigation and that, to the extent possible, steps to investigate and address the allegation, as when such interim measures are taken, they shall not specified in the accompanying administrative regulation. disadvantage the complainant or victim of the alleged harassment (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) Complaint Process and Disciplinary Actions (cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) (cf. 5131 - Conduct) Sexual harassment complaints by and against students (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) shall be investigated and resolved in accordance with (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) law and district procedures specified in AR 1312.3 - (cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting) Uniform Complaint Procedures. Principals are (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) responsible for notifying students and parents/guardians (cf. 6142.1 - Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention that complaints of sexual harassment can be filed under Instruction) AR 1312.3 and where to obtain a copy of the procedures. The Superintendent or designee shall take appropriate actions to reinforce the district's sexual harassment (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) policy. Upon investigation of a sexual harassment complaint, Instruction/Information any student found to have engaged in sexual harassment or sexual violence in violation of this policy The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all shall be subject to disciplinary action. For students in district students receive age-appropriate information on grades 4-12, disciplinary action may include suspension sexual harassment. Such instruction and information and/or expulsion, provided that, in imposing such shall include: discipline, the entire circumstances of the incident(s) shall be taken into account. 1. What acts and behavior constitute sexual harassment, including the fact that sexual harassment (cf. 5144 - Discipline) could occur between people of the same sex and could (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) involve sexual violence (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities)) 2. A clear message that students do not have to endure sexual harassment under any circumstance Upon investigation of a sexual harassment complaint, any employee found to have engaged in sexual 3. Encouragement to report observed incidents harassment or sexual violence toward any student shall of sexual harassment even where the alleged victim of have his/her employment terminated in accordance with the harassment has not complained law and the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
4. A clear message that student safety is the (cf. 4117.7 - Employment Status Report) district's primary concern, and that any separate rule (cf. 4118 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) violation involving an alleged victim or any other person (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) reporting a sexual harassment incident will be addressed (cf. 4119.11/4219.11/4319.11 - Sexual Harassment) separately and will not affect the manner in which the sexual harassment complaint will be received, Record-Keeping investigated, or resolved The Superintendent or designee shall maintain a record 5. A clear message that, regardless of a of all reported cases of sexual harassment to enable the complainant's noncompliance with the writing, timeline, district to monitor, address, and prevent repetitive or other formal filing requirements, every sexual harassing behavior in district schools. harassment allegation that involves a student, whether as the complainant, respondent, or victim of the (cf. 3580 - District Records) harassment, shall be investigated and prompt action shall be taken to stop any harassment, prevent Legal Reference: recurrence, and address any continuing effect on EDUCATION CODE students 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex
142 48900 Grounds for suspension or expulsion California Department of Education: 48900.2 Additional grounds for suspension or expulsion; http://www.cde.ca.gov sexual harassment U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights: 48904 Liability of parent/guardian for willful student http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr misconduct 48980 Notice at beginning of term Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL CIVIL CODE DISTRICT 51.9 Liability for sexual harassment; business, service adopted: September 14, 2016 Dunsmuir, and professional relationships California 1714.1 Liability of parents/guardians for willful misconduct of minor GOVERNMENT CODE Administrative Regulation 12950.1 Sexual harassment training AR 5145.7 CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 Sexual Harassment 4600-4687 Uniform complaint procedures
4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and The district designates the following individual(s) as the secondary education programs responsible employee(s) to coordinate its efforts to UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1221 Application of laws 1972 and California Education Code 234.1, as well as to 1232g Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act investigate and resolve sexual harassment complaints 1681-1688 Title IX, discrimination under AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures. The UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42 coordinator/compliance officer(s) may be contacted at: 1983 Civil action for deprivation of rights
2000d-2000d-7 Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 Superintendent/Principal 2000e-2000e-17 Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as 5805 High School Way amended Dunsmuir, CA 96025 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34 530-234-4835 99.1-99.67 Family Educational Rights and Privacy [email protected] 106.1-106.71 Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in education programs (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) COURT DECISIONS
Donovan v. Poway Unified School District, (2008) 167 Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited Cal.App.4th 567 to, unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted requests for Flores v. Morgan Hill Unified School District, (2003, 9th sexual favors, or other unwanted verbal, visual, or Cir.) 324 F.3d 1130 physical conduct of a sexual nature made against Reese v. Jefferson School District, (2001, 9th Cir.) 208 another person of the same or opposite sex in the F.3d 736 educational setting, under any of the following Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education, (1999) 526 conditions: (Education Code 212.5; 5 CCR 4916) U.S. 629
Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District, 1. Submission to the conduct is explicitly or (1998) 524 U.S. 274 implicitly made a term or condition of a student's Oona by Kate S. v. McCaffrey, (1998, 9th Cir.) 143 F.3d academic status or progress. 473
Doe v. Petaluma City School District, (1995, 9th Cir.) 54 2. Submission to or rejection of the conduct by a F.3d 1447 student is used as the basis for academic decisions
affecting the student. Management Resources:
CSBA PUBLICATIONS 3. The conduct has the purpose or effect of Providing a Safe, Nondiscriminatory School Environment having a negative impact on the student's academic for Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Students, performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or Policy Brief, February 2014 offensive educational environment. Safe Schools: Strategies for Governing Boards to
Ensure Student Success, 2011 4. Submission to or rejection of the conduct by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE FOR the student is used as the basis for any decision CIVIL RIGHTS PUBLICATIONS affecting the student regarding benefits and services, Dear Colleague Letter: Transgender Students, May honors, programs, or activities available at or through 2016 any district program or activity. Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for
Supporting Transgender Students, May 2016 (cf. 5131 - Conduct) Dear Colleague Letter: Title IX Coordinators, April 2015 (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence, (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) April 2014 (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) Dear Colleague Letter: Sexual Violence, April 4, 2011 (cf. 6142.1 - Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Sexual Harassment: It's Not Academic, September Instruction) 2008
Revised Sexual Harassment Guidance: Harassment of Examples of types of conduct which are prohibited in the Students by School Employees, Other Students, or Third district and which may constitute sexual harassment Parties, January 2001 include, but are not limited to: WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
143 1. Unwelcome leering, sexual flirtations, or school. propositions When a verbal or informal report of sexual harassment is 2. Unwelcome sexual slurs, epithets, threats, submitted, the principal or compliance officer shall inform verbal abuse, derogatory comments, or sexually the student or parent/guardian of the right to file a formal degrading descriptions written complaint in accordance with the district's uniform complaint procedures. Regardless of whether a 3. Graphic verbal comments about an formal complaint is filed, the principal or compliance individual's body or overly personal conversation officer shall take steps to investigate the allegations and, if sexual harassment is found, shall take prompt action to 4. Sexual jokes, derogatory posters, notes, stop it, prevent recurrence, and address any continuing stories, cartoons, drawings, pictures, obscene gestures, effects. or computer-generated images of a sexual nature If a complaint of sexual harassment is initially submitted 5. Spreading sexual rumors to the principal, he/she shall, within two school days, forward the report to the compliance officer to initiate 6. Teasing or sexual remarks about students investigation of the complaint. The compliance officer enrolled in a predominantly single-sex class shall contact the complainant and investigate and resolve the complaint in accordance with law and district 7. Massaging, grabbing, fondling, stroking, or procedures specified in AR 1312.3. brushing the body In investigating a sexual harassment complaint, 8. Touching an individual's body or clothes in a evidence of past sexual relationships of the victim shall sexual way not be considered, except to the extent that such evidence may relate to the victim's prior relationship with 9. Impeding or blocking movements or any the respondent. physical interference with school activities when directed at an individual on the basis of sex In any case of sexual harassment involving the principal, compliance officer, or any other person to whom the 10. Displaying sexually suggestive objects incident would ordinarily be reported or filed, the report may instead be submitted to the Superintendent or 11. Sexual assault, sexual battery, or sexual designee who shall determine who will investigate the coercion complaint.
12. Electronic communications containing (cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting) comments, words, or images described above Confidentiality Any prohibited conduct that occurs off campus or outside of school-related or school-sponsored programs or All complaints and allegations of sexual harassment activities will be regarded as sexual harassment in shall be kept confidential except as necessary to carry violation of district policy if it has a continuing effect on or out the investigation or take other subsequent necessary creates a hostile school environment for the complainant action. (5 CCR 4964) or victim of the conduct. However, when a complainant or victim of sexual Reporting Process and Complaint Investigation and harassment notifies the district of the harassment but Resolution requests confidentiality, the compliance officer shall inform him/her that the request may limit the district's Any student who believes that he/she has been ability to investigate the harassment or take other subjected to sexual harassment by another student, an necessary action. When honoring a request for employee, or a third party or who has witnessed sexual confidentiality, the district will nevertheless take all harassment is strongly encouraged to report the incident reasonable steps to investigate and respond to the to his/her teacher, the principal, or any other available complaint consistent with the request. school employee. Within one school day of receiving such a report, the school employee shall forward the When a complainant or victim of sexual harassment report to the principal or the district's compliance officer notifies the district of the harassment but requests that identified in AR 1312.3. In addition, any school employee the district not pursue an investigation, the district will who observes an incident of sexual harassment determine whether or not it can honor such a request involving a student shall, within one school day, report while still providing a safe and nondiscriminatory his/her observation to the principal or a district environment for all students. compliance officer. The employee shall take these actions, whether or not the alleged victim files a (cf. 4119.23/4219.23/4319.23 - Unauthorized Release of complaint. Confidential/Privileged Information) (cf. 5125 - Student Records) When a report or complaint of sexual harassment involves off-campus conduct, the principal shall assess Response Pending Investigation whether the conduct may create or contribute to the creation of a hostile school environment. If he/she When an incident of sexual harassment is reported, the determines that a hostile environment may be created, principal or designee, in consultation with the the complaint shall be investigated and resolved in the compliance officer, shall determine whether interim same manner as if the prohibited conduct occurred at measures are necessary pending the results of the
144 investigation. The principal/designee or compliance HATE-MOTIVATED BEHAVIOR officer shall take immediate measures necessary to stop the harassment and protect students and/or ensure their BP 5145.9 access to the educational program. To the extent Students possible, such interim measures shall not disadvantage the complainant or victim of the alleged harassment. The Governing Board is committed to providing a safe Interim measures may include placing the individuals learning environment that protects students from involved in separate classes or transferring a student to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and a class taught by a different teacher, in accordance with other behavior motivated by a person's hostility towards law and Board policy. The school should notify the another person's real or perceived ethnicity, national individual who was harassed of his/her options to avoid origin, immigrant status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, contact with the alleged harasser and allow the religious belief, age, disability, or any other physical or complainant to change academic and extracurricular cultural characteristic. The Superintendent or designee arrangements as appropriate. The school should also shall design strategies to promote harmonious ensure that the complainant is aware of the resources relationships among students, prevent incidents of hate- and assistance, such as counseling, that are available to motivated behavior to the extent possible, and address him/her. As appropriate, such actions shall be such incidents if they occur. considered even when a student chooses to not file a formal complaint or the sexual harassment occurs off (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and school grounds or outside school-sponsored or school- Activities) related programs or activities. (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) (cf. 3515.4 - Recovery for Property Loss or Damage) Notifications (cf. 5131- Conduct) (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) A copy of the district's sexual harassment policy and (cf. 5131.5 - Vandalism and Graffiti) regulation shall: (cf. 5136 - Gangs) (cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate) 1. Be included in the notifications that are sent to (cf. 5141.52 - Suicide Prevention) parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) (Education Code 48980; 5 CCR 4917) (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment)
(cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) The Superintendent or designee shall collaborate with regional programs and community organizations to 2. Be displayed in a prominent location in the promote safe environments for youth. Such collaborative main administrative building or other area where notices efforts shall focus on ensuring an efficient use of district of district rules, regulations, procedures, and standards and community resources, developing effective of conduct are posted (Education Code 231.5) prevention strategies and response plans, providing assistance to students affected by hate-motivated A copy of the district's sexual harassment behavior, and/or educating students who have policy and regulation shall be posted on district and perpetrated hate-motivated acts. school web sites and, when available, on district- supported social media. (cf. 1020 - Youth Services) (cf. 1400 - Relations Between Other Governmental (cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites) Agencies and the Schools) (cf. 1114 - District-Sponsored Social Media) (cf. 1700 - Relations Between Private Industry and the Schools) 3. Be provided as part of any orientation program (cf. 5148.2 - Before/After School Programs) conducted for new students at the beginning of each quarter, semester, or summer session (Education Code The district shall provide students with age-appropriate 231.5) instruction that includes the development of social- emotional learning, promotes their understanding of and 4. Appear in any school or district publication that respect for human rights, diversity, and acceptance in a sets forth the school's or district's comprehensive rules, multicultural society, and provides strategies to manage regulations, procedures, and standards of conduct conflicts constructively. (Education Code 231.5) (cf. 5138 - Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation) 5. Be included in the student handbook (cf. 6142.3 - Civic Education) (cf. 6142.4 - Service Learning/Community Service 6. Be provided to employees and employee Classes) organizations (cf. 6142.94 - History-Social Science Instruction)
Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH As necessary, the district shall provide counseling, SCHOOL DISTRICT guidance, and support to students who are victims of approved: September 14, 2016 Dunsmuir, hate-motivated behavior and to students who exhibit California such behavior.
______(cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services)
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the rules prohibiting hate-motivated behavior and
145 procedures for reporting a hate-motivated incident are 504 provided to students and parents/guardians. 106.8 Designation of responsible employee for Title IX 110.25 Prohibition of discrimination based on age The Superintendent or designee shall provide staff with training on recognizing and preventing hate-motivated Management Resources: behavior and on effectively enforcing rules for CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION appropriate student conduct. PUBLICATIONS Bullying at School, 2003 (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) PUBLICATIONS (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) Promoting a Safe and Secure Learning Environment for All: Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California K- Complaint Process 12 Schools in Responding to Immigration Issues, April 2018 A student or parent/guardian who believes the student is U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE FOR a victim of hate-motivated behavior is strongly CIVIL RIGHTS PUBLICATIONS encouraged to report the incident to a teacher, the Dear Colleague Letter: Harassment and Bullying, principal, or other staff member. October 2010 Dear Colleague Letter: Prohibited Disability Any staff member who is notified that hate-motivated Harassment, July 2000 behavior has occurred, observes such behavior, or WEB SITES otherwise becomes aware of an incident shall CSBA: http://www.csba.org immediately contact the principal or the compliance California Association of Human Relations officer responsible for coordinating the district's Organizations: http://www.cahro.org response to complaints and complying with state and California Department of Education: federal civil rights laws. As appropriate, he/she shall also http://www.cde.ca.gov contact law enforcement. California Office of the Attorney General: http://oag.ca.gov (cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department) U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights: (cf. 5145.11 - Questioning and Apprehension by Law http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr Enforcement) U.S. Department of Justice: https://www.justice.gov
Any complaint of hate-motivated behavior shall be Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL investigated and, if determined to be discriminatory, shall DISTRICT be resolved in accordance with law and the district's adopted: June 13, 2018 Dunsmuir, California uniform complaint procedures specified in AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures. If, during the ______investigation, it is determined that a complaint is about nondiscriminatory behavior, the principal or designee SEARCH AND SEIZURE shall inform the complainant and shall take all necessary actions to resolve the complaint. BP 5145.12 Students (cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures) The Governing Board is fully committed to promoting a (cf. 5144 - Discipline) safe learning environment and, to the extent possible, (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) eliminating the possession and use of weapons, illegal (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process drugs, and other controlled substances by students on (Students with Disabilities)) school premises and at school activities. As necessary to protect the health and welfare of students and staff, Legal Reference: school officials may search students, their property, EDUCATION CODE and/or district property under their control and may seize 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination illegal, unsafe, or otherwise prohibited items. 32282 School safety plans 48900.3 Suspension for hate violence (cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan) 48900.4 Suspension or expulsion for threats or (cf. 3515 - Campus Security) harassment (cf. 3515.3 - District Police/Security Department) PENAL CODE (cf. 5131 - Conduct) 422.55 Definition of hate crime (cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments) 422.6 Crimes, harassment (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 4600-4670 Uniform complaint procedures The Board urges that employees exercise discretion and 4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and good judgment. When conducting a search or seizure, secondary education programs employees shall act in accordance with law, Board CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 28 policy, and administrative regulation. 35.107 Nondiscrimination on basis of disability; complaints (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34 Activities) 100.3 Prohibition of discrimination on basis of race, (cf. 1312.1 - Complaints Concerning District Employees) color or national origin (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) 104.7 Designation of responsible employee for Section
146 The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that staff who conduct student searches receive training regarding The dogs may sniff the air around lockers, desks, or the requirements of the district's policy and vehicles on district property or at district-sponsored administrative regulation and other legal issues, as events. Dogs shall not sniff within the close proximity of appropriate. students or other persons and may not sniff any personal items on those persons without their consent. (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) Legal Reference: (cf. 4331- Staff Development) EDUCATION CODE 32280-32289 School safety plans Individual Searches 35160 Authority of governing boards 35160.1 Broad authority of school districts School officials may search any individual student, 48900-48927 Suspension and expulsion his/her property, or district property under his/her control 49050-49051 Searches by school employees when there is a reasonable suspicion that the search will 49330-49334 Injurious objects uncover evidence that he/she is violating the law, Board PENAL CODE policy, administrative regulation, or other rules of the 626.9 Firearms district or the school. Reasonable suspicion shall be 626.10 Dirks, daggers, knives or razor based on specific and objective facts that the search will CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION produce evidence related to the alleged violation. The Article I, Section 28(c) Right to Safe Schools types of student property that may be searched by COURT DECISIONS school officials include, but are not limited to, lockers, Redding v. Safford Unified School District, (9th Cir. desks, purses, backpacks, student vehicles parked on 2008) 531 F.3d 1071 district property, cellular phones, or other electronic B.C. v. Plumas, (9th Cir. 1999) 192 F.3d 1260 communication devices. Jennings v. Joshua Independent School District, (5th Cir. 1989) 877 F.2d 313 Any search of a student, his/her property, or district O'Connor v. Ortega, (1987) 480 U.S. 709 property under his/her control shall be limited in scope New Jersey v. T.L.O., (1985) 469 U.S. 325 and designed to produce evidence related to the alleged Horton v. Goose Creek Independent School District, (5th violation. Factors to be considered by school officials Cir. 1982) 690 F.2d 470 when determining the scope of the search shall include Zamora v. Pomeroy, (10th Cir. 1981) 639 F.2d 662 the danger to the health or safety of students or staff, ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS such as the possession of weapons, drugs, or other 83 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 257 (2001) dangerous instruments, and whether the item(s) to be 75 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 155 (1992) searched by school officials are reasonably related to the contraband to be found. In addition, school officials Management Resources: shall consider the intrusiveness of the search in light of NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE PUBLICATIONS the student's age, gender, and the nature of the alleged The Appropriate and Effective Use of Security violation. Technologies in U.S. Schools: A Guide for Schools and Law Enforcement Agencies, 1999 Employees shall not conduct strip searches or body WEB SITES cavity searches of any student. (Education Code 49050) CSBA: http://www.csba.org California Attorney General's Office: Searches of individual students shall be conducted in the http://caag.state.ca.us presence of at least two district employees. California Department of Education, Safe Schools: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss The principal or designee shall notify the parent/guardian National Institute of Justice: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij of a student subjected to an individualized search as soon as possible after the search. Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (cf. 5145.11 - Questioning and Apprehension) adopted: January 14, 2009 Dunsmuir, California
Searches of Multiple Student Lockers/Desks Administrative Regulation All student lockers and desks are the property of the district. The principal or designee may conduct a AR 5145.12 general inspection of school properties that are within Search And Seizure the control of students, such as lockers and desks, on a regular, announced basis, with students standing by their assigned lockers or desks. Any items contained in Students a locker or desk shall be considered to be the property of the student to whom the locker or desk was assigned. Use of Contraband Detection Dogs
Use of Contraband Detection Dogs Contraband detection dogs shall not be used in classrooms or other district facilities when the rooms are In an effort to keep the schools free of dangerous occupied, except for demonstration purposes with the contraband, the district may use specially trained, handler present. When used for demonstration nonaggressive dogs to sniff out and alert staff to the purposes, the dog shall be separated from the students presence of substances prohibited by law or Board and not allowed to sniff any individual. policy.
147 Prior to conducting an inspection, students shall be and cultural proficiency and literacy in one or more world asked to leave the room that will be subject to the canine languages. sniff. No student shall be forced to leave personal items The Superintendent or designee shall recommend a behind for inspection, unless school officials have variety of world languages to be taught in the district's reasonable suspicion to search the item. educational program based on student interest, community needs, and available resources. Only the dog's official handler shall determine what For any program designed to provide students with constitutes an alert by the dog. If the dog alerts on a instruction in a language other than English to a degree particular item or place, the student having the use of sufficient to produce proficiency in that language, the that item or place, or responsibility for it, shall be called Superintendent or designee shall establish a process for to witness the inspection. If a dog alerts on a locked schools to receive and respond to input from vehicle, the student who brought the vehicle onto district parents/guardians and other stakeholders regarding the property shall be asked to unlock it for inspection. non-English language in which instruction will be provided. (5 CCR 11300, 11312) (cf. 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs) If American Sign Language courses are offered, they (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) shall be open to all students regardless of hearing status. Notifications The district shall offer a sequential curriculum aligned with the state content standards, state curriculum At the beginning of each school year and upon framework, and, as applicable, California university enrollment, the Superintendent or designee shall inform admission requirements for languages other than students and parents/guardians about the district's English. policies and procedures for searches, including notice (cf. 6011 - Academic Standards) regarding: (cf. 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation) Instruction in world languages shall be offered to 1. The possibility of random searches of students, their secondary school students beginning no later than grade belongings, their vehicles parked on district property, 7 and shall be designed to develop students' skills in and district properties under a student's control, understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the including lockers or desks language. (Education Code 51220) (cf. 6143 - Courses of Study) 2. The district's contraband dog detection program The district may establish a dual-language immersion program that provides integrated language learning and Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH academic instruction for native speakers of English and SCHOOL DISTRICT native speakers of another language, with the goals of approved: January 14, 2009 Dunsmuir, California high academic achievement, first and second language ______proficiency, and cross-cultural understanding. (Education Code 305-306) AR 6116 Instruction (cf. 6174 - Education for English Learners) The Board shall ensure that students have access to Classroom Interruptions high-quality instructional materials in world languages. In The principal or designee shall keep announcements accordance with Board policy, teachers shall be made through intercom or public address systems to a encouraged to identify and use supplemental resources, minimum and limit announcements to specific times such as literature, technology, newspapers and other during the day. Announcements that apply only to media, dictionaries, and volunteers from the community teachers shall be distributed in writing. to enhance the world language instructional program. The principal shall establish a fixed time for the delivery (cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) of messages to students, except in the case of (cf. 6161.1 - Selection and Evaluation of Instructional emergencies. Materials) School maintenance operations involving noise or (cf. 6161.11 - Supplementary Instructional Materials) classroom disruption shall be performed before or after (cf. 6163.1- Library Media Centers) school hours whenever possible. The Superintendent or designee shall provide School visitors and observers shall make appointments professional development as necessary to ensure that in advance. teachers of world languages have the knowledge and (cf. 1250 - Visits to the Schools) skills they need to implement an effective instructional Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL program that helps students attain academic standards, DISTRICT including communicative and cultural proficiency and approved: December 12, 1990 Dunsmuir, California understanding. (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) ______Students shall obtain credit toward high school graduation requirements for completing one year of a WORLD/FOREIGN LANGUAGE world language or American Sign Language course INSTRUCTION during grades 9-12. (cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements) BP 6142.2 (cf. 6146.11 - Alternative Credits Toward Graduation) Instruction The district shall determine appropriate measures to assess student proficiency in world languages offered by In order to prepare students for global citizenship and to district schools. Students who have attained a high level broaden their intercultural understanding and career of proficiency may receive recognition for their opportunities, the Governing Board shall provide achievement, including the State Seal of Biliteracy for students with opportunities to develop communicative students graduating from high school.
148 (cf. 5126 - Awards for Achievement) 21st Century Skills Map: World Languages, January The Superintendent or designee shall provide periodic 2011 reports to the Board regarding the effectiveness of the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PUBLICATIONS district's world language program which may include, but A-G Policy Resource Guide not be limited to, whether the district's world language WEB SITES program is serving the grade levels required by law, a CSBA: http://www.csba.org description of the district's curriculum and the extent to American Council on the Teaching of Foreign which it is aligned with the state's content standards and Languages: http://www.actfl.org curriculum framework, student achievement of district California Association for Bilingual Education: standards for world language instruction, and student http://www.gocabe.org participation rates in each language course. Program California Department of Education, World Languages: evaluation shall be used to identify needed http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/fl improvements and may be considered in determining the California Language Teachers' Association: world languages to be taught in the district. http://www.clta.net (cf. 0500 - Accountability) California World Language Project: (cf. 6190 - Evaluation of the Instructional Program) http://www.stanford.edu/group/CFLP Legal Reference: Center for Applied Linguistics: http://www.cal.org EDUCATION CODE National Education Association, Partnership for 21st 300-310 Education for English learners Century Skills: http://www.nea.org/home/34888.htm 42238.02 Local control funding formula; class size University of California, A-G Policy Resource Guide: requirements http://www.ucop.edu/agguide 44253.1-44253.11 Qualifications of teachers of English Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL learners DISTRICT 44256-44257 Credential requirements, including adopted: August 14, 2019 Dunsmuir, California teachers of world language 48980 Parental notifications Administrative Regulation 51212 Legislative intent to encourage world language World/Foreign Language Instruction instruction in grades 1-6 AR 6142.2 51220 Courses of study, grades 7-12 Instruction 51225.3 High school graduation requirements 51243-51245 Alternative credits toward graduation for Content of Instruction world language instruction in private school The district's instructional program for world languages 60119 Public hearings, instructional materials shall be designed to help students gain knowledge about 60605.3 Content standards for world language language systems, develop a cultural understanding, instruction and use that knowledge to communicate. Students shall 60605.5 Revision of state standards for world language receive instruction which is aligned with state academic instruction standards appropriate to their age and stage of linguistic CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 and cultural proficiency in the following categories: 1632 Alternative credits toward graduation for foreign 1. Communication: Students shall be taught to effectively language instruction in private school convey and receive messages by engaging in or 11300-11316 Multilingual and English learner education interpreting written, spoken, and/or signed languages, Management Resources: including: CSBA PUBLICATIONS a. Language functions, which describe the purposes to Proposition 58 Regulations, Fact Sheet, August 2018 which language is used in culturally appropriate real- English Learners in Focus: The English Learner world communication Roadmap: Providing Direction for English Learner b. The setting in which the language is used, which Success, Governance Brief, February 2018 includes using language both within and beyond the English Learners in Focus, Issue 2: The Promise of Two- classroom to interact in local communities and abroad Way Immersion Programs, Governance Brief, c. The structures used to convey meaning September 2014 2. Cultures: Students shall receive instruction that allows CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION them to interact, with competence and understanding, PUBLICATIONS with those who are native to the language in a variety of Multilingual FAQ real-world settings. World Languages Framework for California Public (cf. 6142.94 - History-Social Science Instruction) Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve 3. Connections: Students shall receive instruction that California Spanish Assessment Fact Sheet, March 2019 builds, reinforces, and expands their knowledge of other World Languages Standards for California Public disciplines using the language to develop critical thinking Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, January and problem-solving skills, and to access and evaluate 2019 information and diverse perspectives readily or only California English Learner Roadmap: Strengthening available through the language and its cultures, in order Comprehensive Educational Policies, Programs and to function in real-world, academic and career-related Practices for English Learners, 2017 settings. CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS PUBLICATIONS (cf. 6011 - Academic Standards) Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education, Dual-Language Immersion Programs Second Edition, 2007 The district's dual-language immersion programs may be COMMISSION ON TEACHER CREDENTIALING based on either or both of the following models: PUBLICATIONS 1. A 50:50 model in which instruction is provided in the CL-622 Serving English Learners non-English target language for 50 percent of the time NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION and in English for 50 percent of the time, throughout the PUBLICATIONS duration of the program
149 2. A 90:10 model in which instruction is provided in the (cf. 4040 - Employee Use of Technology) non-English target language for 90 percent of the time (cf. 6163.1 - Library Media Centers) and in English for 10 percent of the time during the first year of the program, decreasing the percentage of time Teachers, administrators, and/or library media in the non-English language in each subsequent year specialists are expected to review the technological until there is a 50:50 balance of languages resources and online sites that will be used in the (cf. 6174 - Education for English Learners) classroom or assigned to students in order to ensure Native English speakers shall generally be admitted into that they are appropriate for the intended purpose and the program only during the first grade level at which the the age of the students. program is offered, and English learners during the first or second grade level at which the program is offered. The Superintendent or designee shall notify students Bilingual students may enter the program at any time. and parents/guardians about authorized uses of district On a case-by-case basis, the Superintendent or technology, user obligations and responsibilities, and designee may admit a student later in the program if it is consequences for unauthorized use and/or unlawful determined that the student is adequately prepared for activities in accordance with this Board policy and the and will benefit from the program. district's Acceptable Use Agreement. In enrolling students for the program, the district shall strive to maintain a ratio of half native English speakers District technology includes, but is not limited to, and half English learners, and such ratio shall not fall computers, the district's computer network including below one-third for either language group except under servers and wireless computer networking technology exceptional circumstances. (wi-fi), the Internet, email, USB drives, wireless access Any dual-language immersion program offered in grades points (routers), tablet computers, smartphones and K-3 shall comply with class size requirements specified smart devices, telephones, cellular telephones, personal in Education Code 42238.02. (Education Code 310) digital assistants, pagers, MP3 players, wearable (cf. 6151 - Class Size) technology, any wireless communication device Whenever one or more English learners are enrolled in a including emergency radios, and/or future technological dual-language immersion classroom, the class shall be innovations, whether accessed on or off site or through taught by a teacher who possesses the appropriate district-owned or personally owned equipment or authorization issued by the Commission on Teacher devices. Credentialing. (cf. 4112.22 - Staff Teaching English Learners) Before a student is authorized to use district technology, At the beginning of each school year or upon a student's the student and his/her parent/guardian shall sign and enrollment, parents/guardians shall be provided return the Acceptable Use Agreement. In that information on the district's dual-language immersion agreement, the parent/guardian shall agree not to hold program and other language acquisition programs the district or any district staff responsible for the failure available to students enrolled in the district, including, of any technology protection measures or user mistakes but not limited to, a description of each program. or negligence and shall agree to indemnify and hold (Education Code 310) harmless the district and district staff for any damages or (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) costs incurred. If a school does not currently offer a dual-language immersion program but the parents/guardians of 30 or (cf. 6162.6 - Use of Copyrighted Materials) more students at the school, or 20 or more students at the same grade level, request the establishment of such The district reserves the right to monitor student use of a program, the district shall determine whether it is technology within the jurisdiction of the district without possible to offer such a program in accordance with 5 advance notice or consent. Students shall be informed CCR 11311. that their use of district technology, including, but not Regulation DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL limited to, computer files, email, text messages, instant DISTRICT messaging, and other electronic communications, is not approved: August 14, 2019 Dunsmuir, California private and may be accessed by the district for the purpose of ensuring proper use. Students have no ______reasonable expectation of privacy in use of the district technology. Students' personally owned devices shall not be searched except in cases where there is a reasonable suspicion, based on specific and objective facts, that the search will uncover evidence of a violation STUDENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY of law, district policy, or school rules.
BP 6163.4 (cf. 5145.12 - Search and Seizure) Instruction The Superintendent or designee may gather and The Governing Board intends that technological maintain information pertaining directly to school safety resources provided by the district be used in a safe and or student safety from the social media activity of any responsible manner in support of the instructional district student in accordance with Education Code program and for the advancement of student learning. 49073.6 and BP/AR 5125 - Student Records. All students using these resources shall receive instruction in their proper and appropriate use. (cf. 5125 - Student Records)
(cf. 0440 - District Technology Plan) Whenever a student is found to have violated Board (cf. 1113 - District and School Web Sites) policy or the district's Acceptable Use Agreement, the (cf. 1114 - District-Sponsored Social Media) principal or designee may cancel or limit a student's user
150 privileges or increase supervision of the student's use of including the name, address, telephone number, Social the district's equipment and other technological Security number, or other personally identifiable resources, as appropriate. Inappropriate use also may information, of another student, staff member, or other result in disciplinary action and/or legal action in person with the intent to threaten, intimidate, harass, or accordance with law and Board policy. ridicule that person
(cf. 5125.2 - Withholding Grades, Diploma or The Superintendent or designee shall provide age- Transcripts) appropriate instruction regarding safe and appropriate (cf. 5144 - Discipline) behavior on social networking sites, chat rooms, and (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) other Internet services. Such instruction shall include, (cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process but not be limited to, the dangers of posting one's own (Students with Disabilities)) personal identification information online, misrepresentation by online predators, how to report The Superintendent or designee, with input from inappropriate or offensive content or threats, behaviors students and appropriate staff, shall regularly review and that constitute cyberbullying, and how to respond when update procedures to enhance the safety and security of subjected to cyberbullying. students using district technology and to help ensure that the district adapts to changing technologies and Legal Reference: circumstances. EDUCATION CODE 49073.6 Student records; social media Internet Safety 51006 Computer education and resources 51007 Programs to strengthen technological skills The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all 60044 Prohibited instructional materials district computers with Internet access have a PENAL CODE technology protection measure that protects against 313 Harmful matter access to visual depictions that are obscene, child 502 Computer crimes, remedies pornography, or harmful to minors and that the operation 632 Eavesdropping on or recording confidential of such measures is enforced. (20 USC 6777; 47 USC communications 254; 47 CFR 54.520) 653.2 Electronic communication devices, threats to safety To reinforce these measures, the Superintendent or UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 15 designee shall implement rules and procedures 6501-6506 Children's Online Privacy Protection Act designed to restrict students' access to harmful or UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 inappropriate matter on the Internet and to ensure that 6751-6777 Enhancing Education Through Technology students do not engage in unauthorized or unlawful Act, Title II, Part D, especially: online activities. 6777 Internet safety UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 47 Harmful matter includes matter, taken as a whole, which 254 Universal service discounts (E-rate) to the average person, applying contemporary statewide CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 16 standards, appeals to the prurient interest and is matter 312.1-312.12 Children's Online Privacy Protection Act which depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 47 sexual conduct and which lacks serious literary, artistic, 54.520 Internet safety policy and technology protection political, or scientific value for minors. (Penal Code 313) measures, E-rate discounts COURT DECISIONS The district's Acceptable Use Agreement shall establish New Jersey v. T.L.O., (1985) 469 U.S. 325 expectations for appropriate student conduct when using the Internet or other forms of electronic communication, Management Resources: including, but not limited to, prohibitions against: CSBA PUBLICATIONS Cyberbullying: Policy Considerations for Boards, Policy 1. Accessing, posting, submitting, publishing, or Brief, July 2007 displaying harmful or inappropriate matter that is FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION PUBLICATIONS threatening, obscene, disruptive, or sexually explicit, or How to Protect Kids' Privacy Online: A Guide for that could be construed as harassment or Teachers, December 2000 disparagement of others based on their race/ethnicity, WEB SITES national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, CSBA: http://www.csba.org disability, religion, or political beliefs American Library Association: http://www.ala.org California Coalition for Children's Internet Safety: (cf. 5131 - Conduct) http://www.cybersafety.ca.gov (cf. 5131.2 - Bullying) Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use: (cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment) http://csriu.org (cf. 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment) Federal Communications Commission: (cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior) http://www.fcc.gov Federal Trade Commission, Children's Online Privacy 2. Intentionally uploading, downloading, or Protection: creating computer viruses and/or maliciously attempting http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/privacyinitiatives/childrens.htm to harm or destroy district equipment or materials or l manipulate the data of any other user, including so- U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov called "hacking" Policy DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL 3. Distributing personal identification information, DISTRICT
151 adopted: September 09, 2015 Dunsmuir, California 2. Bully, harass, intimidate, or threaten other students, staff, or other individuals ("cyberbullying") Exhibit 3. Disclose, use, or disseminate personal E 6163.4 Instruction identification information (such as name, address, Student Use Of Technology telephone number, Social Security number, or other personal information) of another student, staff member, or other person with the intent to threaten, intimidate,
harass, or ridicule that person ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT
AND RELEASE OF DISTRICT FROM LIABILITY 4. Infringe on copyright, license, trademark, (STUDENTS) patent, or other intellectual property rights
The Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District 5. Intentionally disrupt or harm district technology authorizes students to use technology owned or or other district operations (such as destroying district otherwise provided by the district as necessary for equipment, placing a virus on district computers, adding instructional purposes. The use of district technology is a or removing a computer program without permission privilege permitted at the district's discretion and is from a teacher or other district personnel, changing subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth in settings on shared computers) applicable Board policies, administrative regulations, and this Acceptable Use Agreement. The district reserves 6. Install unauthorized software the right to suspend access at any time, without notice, for any reason. 7. "Hack" into the system to manipulate data of
the district or other users The district expects all students to use technology responsibly in order to avoid potential problems and 8. Engage in or promote any practice that is liability. The district may place reasonable restrictions on unethical or violates any law or Board policy, the sites, material, and/or information that students may administrative regulation, or district practice access through the system.
Privacy Each student who is authorized to use district technology and his/her parent/guardian shall sign this Acceptable Since the use of district technology is intended for Use Agreement as an indication that they have read and educational purposes, students shall not have any understand the agreement. expectation of privacy in any use of district technology.
Definitions The district reserves the right to monitor and record all
use of district technology, including, but not limited to, District technology includes, but is not limited to, access to the Internet or social media, communications computers, the district's computer network including sent or received from district technology, or other uses. servers and wireless computer networking technology Such monitoring/recording may occur at any time without (wi-fi), the Internet, email, USB drives, wireless access prior notice for any legal purposes including, but not points (routers), tablet computers, smartphones and limited to, record retention and distribution and/or smart devices, telephones, cellular telephones, personal investigation of improper, illegal, or prohibited activity. digital assistants, pagers, MP3 players, wearable Students should be aware that, in most instances, their technology, any wireless communication device use of district technology (such as web searches and including emergency radios, and/or future technological emails) cannot be erased or deleted. innovations, whether accessed on or off site or through district-owned or personally owned equipment or All passwords created for or used on any district devices. technology are the sole property of the district. The
creation or use of a password by a student on district Student Obligations and Responsibilities technology does not create a reasonable expectation of
privacy. Students are expected to use district technology safely, responsibly, and for educational purposes only. The Personally Owned Devices student in whose name district technology is issued is responsible for its proper use at all times. Students shall If a student uses a personally owned device to access not share their assigned online services account district technology, he/she shall abide by all applicable information, passwords, or other information used for Board policies, administrative regulations, and this identification and authorization purposes, and shall use Acceptable Use Agreement. Any such use of a the system only under the account to which they have personally owned device may subject the contents of the been assigned. device and any communications sent or received on the
device to disclosure pursuant to a lawful subpoena or Students are prohibited from using district technology for public records request. improper purposes, including, but not limited to, use of district technology to: Reporting
1. Access, post, display, or otherwise use If a student becomes aware of any security problem material that is discriminatory, libelous, defamatory, (such as any compromise of the confidentiality of any obscene, sexually explicit, or disruptive login or account information) or misuse of district
152 technology, he/she shall immediately report such information to the teacher or other district personnel. If the student is under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian must also read and sign the agreement. Consequences for Violation As the parent/guardian of the above-named student, I Violations of the law, Board policy, or this agreement have read, understand, and agree that my child shall may result in revocation of a student's access to district comply with the terms of the Acceptable Use Agreement. technology and/or discipline, up to and including By signing this Agreement, I give permission for my child suspension or expulsion. In addition, violations of the to use district technology and/or to access the school's law, Board policy, or this agreement may be reported to computer network and the Internet. I understand that, law enforcement agencies as appropriate. despite the district's best efforts, it is impossible for the school to restrict access to all offensive and Student Acknowledgment controversial materials. I agree to release from liability, indemnify, and hold harmless the school, district, and I have received, read, understand, and agree to abide by district personnel against all claims, damages, and costs this Acceptable Use Agreement and other applicable that may result from my child's use of district technology laws and district policies and regulations governing the or the failure of any technology protection measures use of district technology. I understand that there is no used by the district. Further, I accept full responsibility expectation of privacy when using district technology. I for supervision of my child's use of his/her access further understand that any violation may result in loss of account if and when such access is not in the school user privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate setting. legal action. Name: ______Name: ______Date: ______Grade: ______(Please print) (Please print) Signature: School: ______
Signature: ______Date: Exhibit DUNSMUIR JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL ______DISTRICT version: September 09, 2015 Dunsmuir, California Parent or Legal Guardian Acknowledgment
153 E. CALIFORNIA ED CODE SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN
EDUCATION CODE - EDC TITLE 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32500] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) DIVISION 1 GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) PART 19. MISCELLANEOUS [32001 - 32454] ( Part 19 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) CHAPTER 2.5. Interagency School Safety Demonstration Act of 1985 [32260 - 32295.5] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1457, Sec. 1. )
ARTICLE 5. School Safety Plans [32280 - 32289] ( Heading of Article 5 renumbered from Article 10.3 by Stats. 2003, Ch. 828, Sec. 11. )
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It is the intent of the Legislature that all California public schools, in kindergarten, and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, operated by school districts, in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, community leaders, parents, pupils, teachers, administrators, classified employees, and other persons who may be interested in the prevention of campus crime and violence, develop a comprehensive school safety plan that addresses the safety concerns identified through a systematic planning process. It is also the intent of the Legislature that all school staff be trained on the comprehensive school safety plan. For the purposes of this section, law enforcement agencies include local police departments, county sheriffs’ offices, school district police or security departments, probation departments, and district attorneys’ offices. For purposes of this section, a “safety plan” means a plan to develop strategies aimed at the prevention of, and education about, potential incidents involving crime and violence on the school campus. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 806, Sec. 1. (AB 1747) Effective January 1, 2019.) 32281.
(a) Each school district and county office of education is responsible for the overall development of all comprehensive school safety plans for its schools operating kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive. (b) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (d) with regard to a small school district, the schoolsite council established pursuant to former Section 52012, as it existed before July 1, 2005, or Section 52852 shall write and develop a comprehensive school safety plan relevant to the needs and resources of that particular school. (2) The schoolsite council may delegate this responsibility to a school safety planning committee made up of the following members: (A) The principal or the principal’s designee. (B) One teacher who is a representative of the recognized certificated employee organization. (C) One parent whose child attends the school. (D) One classified employee who is a representative of the recognized classified employee organization. (E) Other members, if desired. (3) The schoolsite council shall consult with a representative from a law enforcement agency, a fire department, and other first responder entities in the writing and development of the comprehensive school safety plan. The comprehensive school safety plan and any updates to the plan shall be shared with the law enforcement agency, the fire department, and the other first responder entities. (4) In the absence of a schoolsite council, the members specified in paragraph (2) shall serve as the school safety planning committee.
154 (c) This article does not limit or take away the authority of school boards as guaranteed under this code. (d) (1) Subdivision (b) shall not apply to a small school district, as defined in paragraph (2), if the small school district develops a districtwide comprehensive school safety plan that is applicable to each schoolsite. (2) As used in this article, “small school district” means a school district that has fewer than 2,501 units of average daily attendance at the beginning of each fiscal year. (e) (1) When a principal or his or her designee verifies through local law enforcement officials that a report has been filed of the occurrence of a violent crime on the schoolsite of an elementary or secondary school at which he or she is the principal, the principal or the principal’s designee may send to each pupil’s parent or legal guardian and each school employee a written notice of the occurrence and general nature of the crime. If the principal or his or her designee chooses to send the written notice, the Legislature encourages the notice be sent no later than the end of business on the second regular workday after the verification. If, at the time of verification, local law enforcement officials determine that notification of the violent crime would hinder an ongoing investigation, the notification authorized by this subdivision shall be made within a reasonable period of time, to be determined by the local law enforcement agency and the school district. For purposes of this section, an act considered a “violent crime” shall meet the definition of Section 67381 and be an act for which a pupil could or would be expelled pursuant to Section 48915. (2) This subdivision does not create any liability in a school district or its employees for complying with paragraph (1). (f) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a school district or county office of education may, in consultation with law enforcement officials, elect to not have its schoolsite council develop and write those portions of its comprehensive school safety plan that include tactical responses to criminal incidents that may result in death or serious bodily injury at the schoolsite. The portions of a comprehensive school safety plan that include tactical responses to criminal incidents may be developed by administrators of the school district or county office of education in consultation with law enforcement officials and with a representative of an exclusive bargaining unit of employees of that school district or county office of education, if he or she chooses to participate. The school district or county office of education may elect not to disclose those portions of the comprehensive school safety plan that include tactical responses to criminal incidents. (2) As used in this article, “tactical responses to criminal incidents” means steps taken to safeguard pupils and staff, to secure the affected school premises, and to apprehend the criminal perpetrator or perpetrators. (3) This subdivision does not preclude the governing board of a school district or county office of education from conferring in a closed session with law enforcement officials pursuant to Section 54957 of the Government Code to approve a tactical response plan developed in consultation with those officials pursuant to this subdivision. Any vote to approve the tactical response plan shall be announced in open session following the closed session. (4) This subdivision does not reduce or eliminate the requirements of Section 32282. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 806, Sec. 2. (AB 1747) Effective January 1, 2019.) 32282.
(a) The comprehensive school safety plan shall include, but not be limited to, both of the following: (1) Assessing the current status of school crime committed on school campuses and at school-related functions. (2) Identifying appropriate strategies and programs that will provide or maintain a high level of school safety and address the school’s procedures for complying with existing laws related to school safety, which shall include the development of all of the following: (A) Child abuse reporting procedures consistent with Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 11164) of Chapter 2 of Title 1 of Part 4 of the Penal Code. (B) Disaster procedures, routine and emergency, including adaptations for pupils with disabilities in accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.). The disaster procedures shall also include, but not be limited to, both of the following: (i) Establishing an earthquake emergency procedure system in every public school building having an occupant capacity of 50 or more pupils or more than one classroom. A school district or county office of education may work with the Office of Emergency Services and the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission to develop and establish the earthquake emergency procedure system. The system shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (I) A school building disaster plan, ready for implementation at any time, for maintaining the safety and care of pupils and staff. The department shall provide general direction to school districts and county offices of education on what to include in the school building disaster plan. (II) A drop procedure whereby each pupil and staff member takes cover under a table or desk, dropping to his or her knees, with the head protected by the arms, and the back to the windows. A
155 drop procedure practice shall be held at least once each school quarter in elementary schools and at least once a semester in secondary schools. (III) Protective measures to be taken before, during, and following an earthquake. (IV) A program to ensure that pupils and both the certificated and classified staff are aware of, and properly trained in, the earthquake emergency procedure system. (ii) Establishing a procedure to allow a public agency, including the American Red Cross, to use school buildings, grounds, and equipment for mass care and welfare shelters during disasters or other emergencies affecting the public health and welfare. The school district or county office of education shall cooperate with the public agency in furnishing and maintaining the services as the school district or county office of education may deem necessary to meet the needs of the community. (C) Policies pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48915 for pupils who committed an act listed in subdivision (c) of Section 48915 and other school-designated serious acts that would lead to suspension, expulsion, or mandatory expulsion recommendations pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 48900) of Chapter 6 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2. (D) Procedures to notify teachers of dangerous pupils pursuant to Section 49079. (E) A discrimination and harassment policy consistent with the prohibition against discrimination contained in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 200) of Part 1. (F) The provisions of any schoolwide dress code, pursuant to Section 35183, that prohibits pupils from wearing “gang-related apparel,” if the school has adopted that type of a dress code. For those purposes, the comprehensive school safety plan shall define “gang-related apparel.” The definition shall be limited to apparel that, if worn or displayed on a school campus, reasonably could be determined to threaten the health and safety of the school environment. A schoolwide dress code established pursuant to this section and Section 35183 shall be enforced on the school campus and at any school-sponsored activity by the principal of the school or the person designated by the principal. For purposes of this paragraph, “gang-related apparel” shall not be considered a protected form of speech pursuant to Section 48950. (G) Procedures for safe ingress and egress of pupils, parents, and school employees to and from school. (H) A safe and orderly environment conducive to learning at the school. (I) The rules and procedures on school discipline adopted pursuant to Sections 35291, 35291.5, 47605, and 47605.6. (J) Procedures for conducting tactical responses to criminal incidents, including procedures related to individuals with guns on school campuses and at school-related functions. The procedures to prepare for active shooters or other armed assailants shall be based on the specific needs and context of each school and community. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that schools develop comprehensive school safety plans using existing resources, including the materials and services of the partnership, pursuant to this chapter. It is also the intent of the Legislature that schools use the handbook developed and distributed by the School/Law Enforcement Partnership Program entitled “Safe Schools: A Planning Guide for Action” in conjunction with developing their plan for school safety. (c) Each schoolsite council or school safety planning committee, in developing and updating a comprehensive school safety plan, shall, where practical, consult, cooperate, and coordinate with other schoolsite councils or school safety planning committees. (d) The comprehensive school safety plan may be evaluated and amended, as needed, by the school safety planning committee, but shall be evaluated at least once a year, to ensure that the comprehensive school safety plan is properly implemented. An updated file of all safety-related plans and materials shall be readily available for inspection by the public. (e) As comprehensive school safety plans are reviewed and updated, the Legislature encourages all plans, to the extent that resources are available, to include policies and procedures aimed at the prevention of bullying. (f) The comprehensive school safety plan, as written and updated by the schoolsite council or school safety planning committee, shall be submitted for approval pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 32288. (g) The department shall maintain and conspicuously post on its Internet Web site a compliance checklist for developing a comprehensive school safety plan, and shall update the checklist when necessary. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 806, Sec. 3. (AB 1747) Effective January 1, 2019.) 32282.1.
(a) As comprehensive school safety plans are reviewed and updated, the Legislature encourages all plans, to the extent that resources are available, to include clear guidelines for the roles and responsibilities of mental health professionals, community intervention professionals, school counselors, school resource officers, and police officers on school campuses, if the school district uses these people.
156 (b) The guidelines developed pursuant to subdivision (a) are encouraged to include both of the following: (1) Primary strategies to create and maintain a positive school climate, promote school safety, and increase pupil achievement, and prioritize mental health and intervention services, restorative and transformative justice programs, and positive behavior interventions and support. (2) Consistent with paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 32282, protocols to address the mental health care of pupils who have witnessed a violent act at any time, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (A) While on school grounds. (B) While going to or coming from school. (C) During a lunch period whether on or off campus. (D) During, or while going to or coming from, a school-sponsored activity. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 794, Sec. 2. (AB 1271) Effective January 1, 2015.) 32282.5.
(a) The department shall electronically distribute disaster preparedness educational materials and lesson plans that are currently available to school districts and county offices of education. (b) The department shall ensure that the disaster preparedness materials are available in at least the three most dominant primary languages spoken by English learners in California, according to the language census. (c) The department shall coordinate with the Office of Emergency Services to make sure that all materials are reviewed and updated annually. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 70. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.) 32283.
The Department of Justice and the State Department of Education, in accordance with Section 32262, shall contract with one or more professional trainers to coordinate statewide workshops for school districts, county offices of education, and schoolsite personnel, and in particular school principals, to assist them in the development of their respective school safety and crisis response plans, and provide training in the prevention of bullying as defined in subdivision (r) of Section 48900. The Department of Justice and the State Department of Education shall work in cooperation with regard to the workshops coordinated and presented pursuant to the contracts. Implementation of this section shall be contingent upon the availability of funds in the annual Budget Act. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 732, Sec. 4. (AB 1156) Effective January 1, 2012. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 8 of Ch. 732.) 32283.5.
(a) The department shall develop and post on its internet website an online training module to assist all school staff, school administrators, parents, pupils, and community members in increasing their knowledge of the dynamics of bullying and cyberbullying. The online training module shall include, but is not limited to, identifying an act of bullying or cyberbullying and implementing strategies to address bullying and cyberbullying. (b) The department shall post on its internet website and annually update a list of available online training modules relating to bullying or bullying prevention. (c) A school operated by a school district or a county office of education and a charter school shall annually make available the online training module developed by the department pursuant to subdivision (a) to certificated schoolsite employees and all other schoolsite employees who have regular interaction with pupils. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 43. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.)
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The comprehensive school safety plan may also include, at local discretion of the governing board of the school district and using local funds, procedures for responding to the release of a pesticide or other toxic substance from properties located within one-quarter mile of a school. No funds received from the state may be used for this purpose. (Added by renumbering Section 35294.4 by Stats. 2003, Ch. 828, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 2004.) 32286.
(a) Each school shall adopt its comprehensive school safety plan by March 1, 2000, and shall review and update its plan by March 1, every year thereafter. A new school campus that begins offering
157 classes to pupils after March 1, 2001, shall adopt a comprehensive school safety plan within one year of initiating operation, and shall review and update its plan by March 1, every year thereafter. (b) Commencing in July 2000, and every July thereafter, each school shall report on the status of its school safety plan, including a description of its key elements in the annual school accountability report card prepared pursuant to Sections 33126 and 35256. (Added by renumbering Section 35294.6 by Stats. 2003, Ch. 828, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 2004.) 32287.
If the Superintendent of Public Instruction determines that there has been a willful failure to make any report required by this article, the superintendent shall do both of the following: (a) Notify the school district or the county office of education in which the willful failure has occurred. (b) Make an assessment of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) against that school district or county office of education. This may be accomplished by deducting an amount equal to the amount of the assessment from the school district’s or county office of education’s future apportionment. (Added by renumbering Section 35294.7 by Stats. 2003, Ch. 828, Sec. 19.5. Effective January 1, 2004.) 32288.
(a) (1) In order to ensure compliance with this article, each school shall forward its comprehensive school safety plan to the school district or county office of education for approval. (2) The department shall develop and post on its Internet Web site best practices for reviewing and approving school safety plans. (b) (1) Before adopting its comprehensive school safety plan, the schoolsite council or school safety planning committee shall hold a public meeting at the schoolsite in order to allow members of the public the opportunity to express an opinion about the school safety plan. (2) The schoolsite council or school safety planning committee shall notify, in writing, the following persons and entities, if available, of the public meeting: (A) The local mayor. (B) A representative of the local school employee organization. (C) A representative of each parent organization at the schoolsite, including the parent teacher association and parent teacher clubs. (D) A representative of each teacher organization at the schoolsite. (E) A representative of the student body government. (F) All persons who have indicated they want to be notified. (3) The schoolsite council or school safety planning committee is encouraged to notify, in writing, the following persons and entities, if available, of the public meeting: (A) A representative of the local churches. (B) Local civic leaders. (C) Local business organizations. (c) In order to ensure compliance with this article, each school district or county office of education shall annually notify the department by October 15 of any schools that have not complied with Section 32281. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 806, Sec. 4. (AB 1747) Effective January 1, 2019.)
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A complaint of noncompliance with the school safety planning requirements of Title IV of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 7114 (d)(7)) may be filed with the department under the Uniform Complaint Procedures as set forth in Chapter 5.1 (commencing with Section 4600) of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. (Amended (as added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 896, Sec. 29) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 70. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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(a) The department shall collect, and local educational agencies shall provide, data pertaining to lockdown or multioption response drills conducted at schoolsites within school districts, county offices of education and charter schools providing instructional services to pupils in kindergarten or in any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive. The data may be collected from a representative sample of schoolsites, with a methodology to be determined by the Superintendent. Specifically, the department shall collect data including, but not limited to, all of the following information: (1) The portion of schoolsites conducting drills and the population they serve. (2) The types of drills performed and their frequency. (3) Information about staff training in preparation for drills. (4) Information pertaining to schoolsite evaluations, if any, of the drill impacts. (5) Information pertaining to staff and parental notifications of drills.
158 (b) The department shall either conduct, or contract with a nonprofit research entity to conduct, a study that identifies best practices for age-appropriate drills, the effectiveness of lockdown or multioption response drills in schools, and the effects drills have on pupil emotional wellbeing and emergency preparedness. (c) (1) The department shall submit to the Governor and relevant policy committees of the Legislature on or before November 1, 2021, a report containing data collected pursuant to subdivision (a) and findings and recommendations from the study conducted pursuant to subdivision (b). (2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this subdivision shall become inoperative on November 1, 2025. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 786, Sec. 1. (SB 541) Effective January 1, 2020.)
159 F. SAFETY PLAN CHECK LIST
Compliance Checklist for a Comprehensive School Safety Plan California Education Code: Sections 32280–32289 Required Components for a Comprehensive School Safety Plan (August 2018)
Section 32281 Date Section Comments Mandate or page Met number (b)(1) Plan is written and 2.10.21 Pg 166 developed by a school site council (SSC).
(2) The SSC may delegate this responsibility to a safety committee made up of principal/designee, teacher, parent of child who attends the school, classified employee, and others, if desired.
Include Planning Committee Roster.
(b)(3) SSC/planning committee 1.11.21 Pg 166 Also AR 0450 consulted with a representative from a law enforcement agency, a fire department, and other first responder entities in the writing and development of the comprehensive school safety plan.
Section 32282
(a) The comprehensive school safety plan includes, but is not limited to all of the following:
Pgs 62- (1) An assessment of the 63 current status of school crime at the school and at school-related functions, which may be accomplished by reviewing one or more of the following types of information: ● Office Referrals; ● Attendance rates/SARB data;
160 ● Suspension/Expulsion data; ● California Healthy Kids Survey; ● School Improvement Plan; ● Local law enforcement juvenile crime data; ● Property Damage data.
Describe the data reviewed and key analysis points, and table of findings.
Document how this information Page 80 was shared with the Site Council and planning committee.
(2) Identify appropriate strategies Pgs 3- and programs that provide and 10 maintain a high level of school And Pg safety and address the school’s 80 procedures for complying with existing laws related to school safety, including but not limited to the following:
(A) Child Abuse Reporting Pgs BP & AR 5141.4 & 5141.41 procedures; 115-120
Include board policy and site- specific steps.
(B) Disaster procedures, routine and emergency, crisis response plan including adaptations for pupils with disabilities and the following:
(i) Earthquake emergency procedures Pgs 21, that include: 28 (I) a school building disaster plan.
Note: Building disaster plan emergency procedures and drills for the following situations that may be associated with an earthquake or other emergency event should be developed and adapted to each school’s needs and circumstances in collaboration with first responders and community partners; these may include but are not limited to:
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Fire; Relocation/Evacuation; Bomb Pgs 8- Threat; Bioterrorism/Hazardous Materials; 45 Earthquake; Flood; Power Failure/Blackout; Intruders/Solicitors; Weapons/Assault/Hostage; Explosion; Gas/Fumes.
(II) a drop procedure (students and staff take cover) dates/times of drop procedure drills held once each quarter in elementary; once each semester in secondary schools;
(III) protective measures to be taken Pg 21 before, during, and after an earthquake;
(IV) a program to ensure that pupils, and certificated and classified staff are aware Pg 19 of and are trained in the procedures;
(ii) Establish procedures to Page 7 allow a public agency, including the American Red Cross, to use school buildings, grounds, and equipment for mass care and welfare shelters during an emergency.
(C) Suspension/Expulsion policies and Pg 121 procedures. & 125
Refer to Board policy. Include site- specific steps if needed.
(D) Procedures to notify teachers of Pg 102 dangerous pupils.
Refer to Board policy. Include site- specific steps if needed.
(E) Discrimination and Harassment Pgs 97, Policy. Include hate crime reporting 98, 109, procedures and policies. 135, 137, 141, 142, 145
162 (F) Schoolwide Dress Code, if it exists, Pgs 74, including prohibition of gang-related 113, 114 apparel.
(G) Procedures for safe ingress and Pg 8 egress of pupils, parents, and school employees to and from school site.
Reference Campus Visitor policies. Pedestrian.
Vehicle and bicycle policies may be included.
(H) Maintain a safe and Pg 4 orderly environment conducive to learning at the school.
(I) Rules and Pg 107 procedures on school discipline.
(J) Procedures for conducting tactical Pg 35 responses to criminal incidents, including procedures related to individuals with guns on school campuses and at school- related functions must be developed. The procedures to prepare for active shooters or other armed assailants are based on the specific needs and context of each school and community.
Note: Effective January 1, 2019, AB 1747 requires the inclusion of these procedures.
(c ) Where practical, consult, Pg 7 Dunsmuir Elementary School cooperate and coordinate with other school site councils or school safety planning committees.
(d) Evaluate and amend the 2.10.21 plan as needed and at least once each year, By March 1, to ensure the plan is properly implemented.
163 Front Office and On- Line Keep an updated file of all non-sensitive safety-related plans and materials readily available for inspection by the public.
(e) The Legislature encourages that Pg 75 BP 5131.2 policies and procedures aimed at the prevention of bullying be included in the comprehensive school safety plan.
Note: Effective January 1, 2019, Assembly Bill 2291 requires local educational agencies to adopt, on or before December 21, 2019, procedures for prevention of acts of bullying, including cyberbullying. The bill does not require that these procedures be placed in the Comprehensive Safety Plan, however, they may be placed in it.
AB 2291 requires that schools operated Keenan Courses Mandated. by a school district or county office of education, and charter schools, annually make bullying and cyberbullying training available to certificated school site employees and all other employees who have regular interaction with pupils.
Section 32282.1 (a) Schools are encouraged to include Pg clear guidelines for the roles and 30,21 responsibilities of the positions listed and 52- below (if used by the district): 53 ● Mental Health professions, school counselors; ● Community intervention professionals; ● School resource officers, police officers on campus. (b) The guidelines are encouraged to include strategies to create and maintain positive school climate and mental health protocols for the care of students who have witnessed a violent act at any time. Include school counselors, nurses, coaches, athletic directors, etc.
Section 32284
164 Plan may include procedures for IWeb-based responding to the release of a pesticide or other toxic substance from properties located within one-quarter mile of a school.
Section 32286 (a) Each school to review, update and 2.10.21 adopt its plan by March 1, every year.
Section 32288 (a) Within 30 days of school approval, submit the plan to school district office or 3.10.21 county office of education for approval.
(b)(1) SSC/Planning Committee communicated the school safety plan to Site Council Meeting 2.3.21 the public at a public meeting at the school site or on a virtual platform that allows public review, and sought comments.
Include Agenda and supporting documents.
(b) Annually notify the CDE by N/A Singel School Site October 15 of any schools that have not complied with Section 32281.
Include written notification to Superintendent.
Ray Kellar Signature on File
Principal Approved: ______
Date ______
165 G. COMPLIANCE School Safety Plan Committee Members
Ray Kellar Superintendent/Principal
Kim A. Vardanega Adm. Asst./CBO
Arlene Dinges School Site Council
Jeff Ogden Maintenance/Operations/Transportation
Representative Law Enforcement
Representative Fire Department/EMT
Representative Medical Staff
Reviewed/Provided
DATE Law Enforcement January 11, 2021 Fire Department January 11, 2021 City Manager January 11, 2021 Dunsmuir Elementary School January 11, 2021
Action
DATE Site Council Approval February 3, 2021 Board Approval February 10, 2021 Post on SARC N/A Post on School Website February 12, 2021
166 H. SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL REVIEW & APPROVAL SHEET
Category Name & Title Administration Ray Kellar, Principal/Superintendent Arlene Dinges, Secretary, Con App Administration Coordinator, Parent Paula Palmer Parent Paris Petrick Student Samuel Tolbert Student Izick Hernandez Teacher Jake Mekeel Teacher Alycia Garcia Parent Alternate Brooke Cottman Student Alternate Sarah Davis Teacher Alternate Jeff Cannon
This Comprehensive School Safety Plan was approved by the Site Council on February 3, 2021 and adopted by the School Board of Trustees at a public meeting on: Date February 10, 2021
Attested:
Ray Kellar signature on file ______
Signature of Principal Date
Paula Palmer signature on file ______Signature of SSC chairperson Date
167 ATTACHMENTS:
1. How to Respond When Active Shooter is in Your Vicinity - Poster 2. Bomb Threat Checklist Crisis Response Box Crisis Communications Quick Reference Guide Threat Assessment at School: A Primer for Educators 3. Common Reactions After Threat Parts 1 and 2 4. Coping with Crime Victimization 5. Coping with Trauma: How Families Can Be Supportive 6. Tips for Talking to children and Youth After Traumatic Events: A guide for Parents and Educators 7. ALICE Power Point
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