Riverview Elementary Handbook

RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK

A GREAT PLACE TO BE A KID! 2019 - 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome..……………………………….3 Staff Directory………………………….4-5 Time Schedule……………………….....5 Attendance..………………………….....6 Visitors/Volunteers……………………..6 Conferences...... 7 Assessment/Homework…...... 7 Behavior Expectations …...... 7 Emergency Procedures/Weather…….8 Transportation..…………………...... 9 Programs & Services.………………..10-11 Food Service Information..………….11-12 Parent Involvement…...... 12-13 District Policies……………………….13-21 Teacher Qualifications……………….22 Supply List……………………………..23 School Year Calendar……………….24

Dear Family,

On behalf of all of the staff at Riverview Elementary we want to welcome you to a new school year! We are committed to working with you to ensure that your child has a positive learning experience. We want to work with you in a team effort to help your child meet their hopes and dreams.

You are welcome at school at any time, but letting the classroom teacher know you are coming would be a plus! We look forward to working with you and hope you will find the time to call, visit, volunteer, or share your experiences in our classrooms. Research shows that students are more successful in school when their families help them at home and get involved in school activities.

This handbook contains valuable information regarding school policies. Please carefully read through the handbook with your child(ren). After reading through the handbook please keep the handbook for future reference.

Sincerely, Ann Fajfer Ann Fajfer

Staff Directory

Riverview School is equipped with voice mail capabilities. If you need to contact any staff member, you may do so by calling the school 24 hours a day. The individual you are calling will return your call as soon as possible. This is a great way to communicate with the teacher if you are concerned about anything. Teachers also have an email address. If you have difficulty with this system please let us know as soon as possible.

Riverview School Phone Number: 920-787-4590 For leaving messages regarding your child’s absence please use voice mail #4000 Voice Mail Numbers (use school number and then follow operator instructions):

Staff Name Voice Mail Number Email Address Angela Anderson (2nd Grade) 4130 [email protected] Christine Backey (Inst. Coach) 4116 [email protected] st Melissa Barker (1 Grade) 4003 [email protected] Julie Berger (Inst. Coach) 4120 [email protected] Cheri Bunde (Guidance) 4018 [email protected] nd (2 Grade) 4126 2nd Grade Crystal Chesbro (PSA) 4109 [email protected] Connie Coron (4K) 4206 [email protected] Cindy Dahlke (PSA) 4109 [email protected] John Edwards (Custodian) 4011 [email protected] Lori Erdman (Speech) 4207 [email protected] Jennifer Erickson (ELL) 4112 [email protected] Ann Fajfer (Principal) 4200 [email protected] Dawn Flatoff (4K Support Assistant) 4206 [email protected] Kim Floeter (Secretary) 4000 [email protected] Roxanne Gaetzke (Head Cook) 4010 No e-mail Jolene Genskow (Kindergarten) 4008 [email protected] Ann Gruszka 4206 [email protected] Kathy Gulbronson (PSA) 4103 [email protected] Amy Hopfensperger (Kindergarten) 4005 [email protected] Leah Jackowski (1st Grade) 4002 [email protected] Katie Jaroch (Special Ed) 4103 [email protected] Tracy Keller (Reading Coach) 4111 [email protected] Debra Klinger (Early Childhood) 4206 [email protected] Karen Kohler (3rd Grade) 4119 [email protected] Jana Kropp (Special Ed) 4109 [email protected] st Brittany Laber (1 G rade) 4006 [email protected] Jean Lemke (Teacher Assistant) 4201 [email protected] Julie Lyons (Kindergarten) 4001 [email protected] Kaycee Michalski (Inst. Coach) 4115 [email protected] Cynthia Miller (Art) 4101 [email protected] Jeff Miller (Custodian) 4011 [email protected] Lorie Miller (Lunch Accountant) 4319 [email protected] Kelly Miller (4K) 4206 [email protected] rd (3 Grade) 4134 3rd grade Miriam Pena (Bilingual Support) 4124 [email protected] st Sarah Pietkauskis (1 Grade) 4107 [email protected] Cari Pronschinske (Nurse) 1004 [email protected] Melanie Rector (Kindergarten) 4004 [email protected] 4

Brionne Roberts-Bray (Librarian) 4015 [email protected] Randall Schmitt (Custodian) 4011 [email protected] Molly Siefert (Music) 4136 [email protected] Tim Solarek (Phy-Ed) 4102 [email protected] Amanda Stafford (Computer Assistant) 0000000000 [email protected] Tammy Strelow (PSA)) 4103 [email protected] Kelly Van (Kitchen Helper) 4010 No email Charmaine Vanier (Kitchen Helper) 4010 No email Courtney Vaughan 00000000000 [email protected] nd Jennifer Wagner (2 Grade) 4129 [email protected] Mariah Wagner (2nd Grade) 4128 [email protected] rd Erin Walbrun (3 Grade) 4122 [email protected] Janice Wedde (4K Support) 4206 [email protected] Abby Weiland (A+ Coordinator) 4017 [email protected] rd David Woyak (3 Grade) 4133 [email protected] New Special Ed Teacher 00000000 New Spec Ed

Time Schedule

7:40 a.m. School doors open (Students should not arrive before 7:30 a.m.)

7:40 - 8:05 a.m. Breakfast is served. (Free of charge to all students.)

st 8:05 a.m. 1 bell-Students should be in the classroom

8:10 a.m. Classes start

st 3:05 p.m. 1 bell- Students prepare to go home (A+ students dismissed.)

3:10 p.m. End of the school day (Students are dismissed to bus or home.)

5:30 p.m. End of A+ Afterschool program-All students must be picked up.

ATTENDANCE

TO REPORT AN ABSENCE….A parent or guardian must contact Riverview Elementary School at 920-787-4590, by 8:00 A.M. To leave a message regarding your child’s absence please use voicemail #4000.

EXCUSED ABSENCE GUIDELINES: ● Students are allowed ten absences per school year; additional absences require a medical excuse. Any half day or whole day will count as one absence. ● If excessive excused absences begin to have a negative impact on the student's’ academic, social, and/or emotional behavior, a meeting will be set with the principal. ● Any extenuating circumstances leading to multiple excused absences must be addressed with the principal. EXCUSED ABSENCES ● Health care appointments. (To be medically excused a note from the doctor for the time of absence is required.) ● Pre-makeup: Vacations, church activities, weddings, funerals, required court appearances. (Send note for a pre-make-up for homework prior to the absences.) ● Special cases approved in advance, at the discretion of the principal. ● Failure to follow the excused absence protocol can result in the absence being considered unexcused. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES/TARDIES ● If a student arrives late to school (7:35a.m. or later) a parent must accompany the child to the office. ● If a student is absent from school and the office does NOT receive a call and/or a note from a parent or guardian or physician’s office excusing the absence, the absence will be unexcused. TRUANCY PROCESS ● Two unexcused absences/tardies -a letter will be sent to the parent/guardian. ● Five unexcused absences/tardies - a certified truancy letter will be mailed and a truancy meeting will be required. ● Unexcused absences/tardies - meeting will result in truancy being filed with Waushara County Corporation Counsel. STUDENT ACTIVITY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS ● Students must be in attendance at school a minimum of ½ day, the day of the activity/event unless the student has a medical excuse the day of the absence. If any part of the day is unexcused, the student will be prohibited from participating in any activity

VISITORS

For your child’s safety, if you are entering the school to conduct any business or to drop your child off, please stop in the office to sign in. You will need to present your driver’s license to be scanned in to the Raptor system. Do not walk to your child’s classroom without approval from the office. This is for the safety of all students. The school building is locked throughout the day. A buzzer/intercom is located right of the door that visitors are required to use. All visitors/volunteers must check-in at the office. A visitor pass will be available. Animals are not allowed unless prior approval from the school and classroom teacher is given. If approved, all vaccinations must be current. We understand that some of our students are from separated families. Please provide the school with copies of legal documents if there is any concern for the safety of your child.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

In order to protect the health and safety of all students and property of the Wautoma Area School District, all volunteers will be required to submit to a criminal background check. If you have not already been approved as a volunteer, please submit a volunteer form two weeks prior to any volunteer position with the Wautoma Area School District. This includes traveling with your child on field trips. The

District shall conduct crime information records check through the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The Waushara County Sheriff’s Department or a private agency may be requested to obtain conviction records not available through the Department of Justice.

CONFERENCES Students are required to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences since it does count as a day of attendance. If your student does not attend the conferences and you do not contact the school, their absence will be marked as unexcused.

1st Semester conferences Thursday, October 10, 2019- 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2019- 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2nd Semester conferences Thursday, February 20, 2019- 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2019- 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

ASSESSMENT & GENERAL HOMEWORK POLICY Homework is a necessary part of a child’s education. As children become older a greater responsibility outside the classroom is expected. We will be reinforcing the fact that student responsibility is a very important part of becoming a lifelong learner. Students have the responsibility to ask a teacher for help with assignments they do not understand prior to the due date. Students have the responsibility to bring the necessary books and supplies to school each day. Students in all grades will have a planner to be signed by an adult daily. These communication tools will help students, parents and teachers have a successful school year. Students will receive quarterly report cards in accordance with school policy.

Students in K-3 will receive a standards based report card using the following criteria. B – Beginning: Beginning skills are limited to apply toward the learning target. D – Developing: Developing, practicing and applying knowledge and skills toward the learning target. S – Secure: Shows consistent and secure skills and knowledge of the learning target. E-Exceeds: Independently exceeds expectations of the learning target. N/A-Not Assessed this quarter

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS Students have the right to attend school without the fear of physical threat, harm or verbal abuse. Students have the responsibility to refrain from conduct that does not respect the rights, dignity, and safety of all individuals. Students have the responsibility to express their thoughts and feelings in a manner that does not offend, slander or ridicule others. Students have the responsibility to achieve at the highest possible level in a manner that does not interfere with the learning process. Students are responsible for any items they bring to school.

PLAYGROUND EXPECTATIONS All students must go outside unless a doctor’s excuse is provided for an illness or special circumstances. Be sure your child dresses appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain or below zero temperatures recess will be inside. During winter months your child should wear a hat, gloves, snow pants and warm jacket EVERY day. Boots are required from the time of the first snowfall until notified otherwise.

Recess rules will be posted and enforced. Electronic devices are not allowed on the playground.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Emergency Preparedness Policy-8420 includes monthly drills, required by law, to prepare for emergency situations. The Board of Education recognizes that its responsibility for the safety of students extends to possible natural and manmade disasters and that such emergencies are best met by preparedness and planning. The Board authorizes a system of emergency preparedness which shall require that fire drills are conducted at least once each month; tornado drills are conducted at least twice annually and school safety incident action plan drills are conducted at least twice annually. FIRE DRILLS The signal for a fire drill is sounding the alarm. Students will exit the building according to directions posted in all rooms. Students shall move quickly and quietly. All teacher directions shall be given clearly and followed completely. Students and staff will be informed when to re-enter the building.

TORNADO DRILLS The signal for a tornado will be announced over the intercom system or from sirens located in the village. Students will assemble in the designated areas. Students are to follow all instructions during the drill and wait until they are clear to return to class.

ALICE DRILL – (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) During an active shooter drill students will take action under the direction of the classroom teacher. Students will be trained on how to react to possible situations. During the ALICE drill the teacher will direct students to take specific action based on information given. Students may or may not be evacuated.

SCHOOL INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES In the event of adverse or hazardous weather conditions or other emergencies that present a threat to the safety of students, the procedure listed below will be followed. During inclement weather, the District may start school later than normal, dismiss school earlier than normal, or cancel school. In the event any of these circumstances occur, the District will contact the media stations listed below and request them to broadcast the school closing immediately. Please be sure update the office with changes to contact names or numbers for your child in the event of an early release. Doing this can eliminate much confusion. ● www.wautomasd.org provides a link to cancellations.com to sign up for email notifications and Mobile SMS text alerts! ● Because of busy telephone lines or disruptions in service, one or more of the media stations may not be contacted.

Radio Stations ● WAUH 102.3 FM ● WDUX 800 AM and 92.7 FM Television Stations ● WISS 1090 AM ● Local Cable 4 ● WPKR 99.5 FM ● NBC TV 26, Green Bay ● Midwest Communications: ● WAOW TV 9, Wausau ● WNFL: 1440 AM • 101.9 FM ● WBAY TV 2, Green Bay ● WYDR: 99.7 FM ● WFRV TV 5, Green Bay ● WNCY: 100.3 FM ● WLUK Fox TV 11, Green Bay ● WGEE: 93.5 FM • 93.1 FM ● WSAW TV 7, Wausau ● WTAQ: 1360 AM • 97.5 FM ● WIXX 101.1 FM

TRANSPORTATION Students may ride a bus after an agreement is signed by the student and the guardian .All riders must follow the rules of conduct listed below:

1. Students must be at the bus stop when the bus arrives, wait for buses well off the roadway and while waiting, respect property of others. 2. Always cross in front of the bus. Wait for the hand signal from the driver to cross and enter and leave the bus in single file line. 3. Remain seated at all times. Face forward when the bus is in motion, keeping feet and hands out of the isle. 4. Bus windows remain closed unless permission is given. When windows are open, do not extend head, arms, hands or any objects outside. 5. Respect the driver and others. Disruptive behavior can distract the driver and contribute to an accident, and therefore will not be tolerated. 6. Students must ride their assigned bus unless they have a signed permission a guardian and the school office. Drivers may also assign seats. 7. Possession or use of matches, lighters, fireworks or anything dangerous or disruptive will not be allowed on the bus. 8. Cell phone calls can only be made with prior driver permission. Personal devices may not be used to take video or pictures in any school vehicle without approval from a school official. Listening devices may be used if using ear buds or headphones. At no times should there be a disruption where other riders can hear the device being used. 9. Behavior issues on the bus may result in the suspension of a student’s bus privilege. In such case, it becomes the parent/guardian responsibility to provide transportation. Suspension from bus riding privileges shall occur if the student: 1. Uses foul language, fights, or uses disruptive behavior. 2. Is disrespectful or inconsiderate of others or their property. 3. Brings items of any kind onto the bus that will be dangerous or disruptive. 4. Fails to follow bus driver directions.

BUS SCHEDULE For information concerning what bus your child rides and what time the bus will arrive, please contact the Bus Garage (920)787-3875. BUS LOADING/UNLOADING Each bus will unload and load at the front entrance (door #1). A staff member will supervise arrival and dismissal. Alternate Transportation If your child requires alternate transportation for the day a note must be sent with the child in the morning. In case of an emergency, alternate transportation may be arranged before 2:00 P.M. The drop off point must be on the normal bus route. STUDENT DROP-OFF AT SCHOOL Please drop students off in the parking lot at the south end of the school. The driveway in front of the building is for BUS traffic only. If you need to enter the building or exit your vehicle, you must park in the parking lot stalls. STUDENT PICK-UP Form a double line in the parking lot for student pick up. This will help eliminate congestion and provide for the safety of all children. Please stay in your vehicles, in line, while dropping off or picking up children WALKERS Students that walk home will be dismissed out the back door and are to use the sidewalk all the way to the street. A staff member will supervise children across the crosswalk during after school hours. BIKE SAFETY Students who ride bike to school are to walk the bike while on school grounds. Park bikes in the bike rack during the day (locking of bikes in recommended, but not required). Riding in the parking lot is not allowed for the safety of all students. Please be sure to have your child wear a helmet.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

ART EDUCATION Art is an integral part of our school curriculum. In addition to paralleling and reinforcing the district’s general education goals, art addresses those goals unique to the visual arts. Art balances the curriculum to help develop the whole intellect. Students are expected to attend classes eager to learn. All students will have one art class per week. Materials are supplied by the district. Students are evaluated individually in accordance with the district grading and report card policy.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Waushara County provides 24 hour counseling through the Family Crisis Center. Children or families in need of services for family conflicts, school and personal problems or runaways, may call toll free at any time 1-800-472-3377.

GUIDANCE Through classroom guidance lessons, individual and small group meetings, students will participate in activities to learn how to better understand themselves and others. They will learn about attitudes and behaviors and the school environment. Students will gain interpersonal and communication skills and practice problem solving and decision making skills. This will help them to develop school success skills and community pride and involvement. Guidance class will include a variety of topics including bullying, character education, communication/problem solving/friendship, appreciating others, goal setting, learning skills, personal safety, self-management and transition. Students are recognized monthly for good character. Character Education committee recognizes the following traits: Cooperation, Determination, Empathy, Integrity, Leadership, Respect and Responsibility.

LIBRARY Reading is an important part of your child’s education. All students will have a library class each week to learn library and research skills. Library items may be checked out anytime library staff is available. Return the books on time as others may also be waiting for that item. Fines will not be charged for overdue books, however; library privileges may be suspended until a book is returned. Students will be responsible to pay for lost or damaged books. If a lost book is paid for and then found and returned in good condition, the money can be refunded.

MUSIC EDUCATION Elementary music education provides students with a variety of musical experiences. All students will have at least one music class per week. Content may include musical notation, performing, creating, identifying musical forms and various types of music, and understanding music within cultural and historical contexts.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical education emphasizes skill-development, physical activity, health and skill-related fitness components, and lifetime enjoyment for being actively engaged in physical activity. In physical education, students will learn how to participate in a variety of activities which focus on various motor and manipulative skills, movement concepts, physical fitness, personal and social responsibility, self-expression, safety, and enjoyment. ALL students are required to keep a pair of non-marking shoes for PE at school. Lack of athletic shoes may result in a non-participation grade. When skirts or dresses are worn to school, students must have shorts or pants to wear underneath to participate. If a student needs to be excused from PE due to illness or injury, an excuse from a doctor is required.

TITLE 1 The title wide school program is designed to help children with all abilities to improve their reading and math achievement by strengthening their listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities. The selection of students served is based on various factors including test scores and teacher recommendation. Title 1 specialists may work with the children to reinforce skills in reading and in math.

SPECIAL EDUCATION To become eligible for special education services, a student has to be referred for an evaluation, be tested by special education staff, and meet the state eligibility criteria as determined at a staffing, called a multi-disciplinary team or M Team meeting. A student may only qualify for a Learning Disability via the school's Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) protocol set by state rule requiring the analysis of data following intensive intervention of that student. Students who are found to qualify must have an individualized educational program plan (IEP) written before they can be placed. Parent permission is required for an evaluation and for placement.

NURSING SERVICES The mission of our school nurse is to improve the health status of children and youth, remove the health related barriers to learning and to assist other school personnel in maintaining optimum health. The district school nurse is available on a part-time basis. The school nurse participates in injury and illness care, health counseling, health screening and growth and development instruction. If your child has medically intensive or complex health needs, please notify the school prior to admission.

FOOD SERVICE

Breakfast A breakfast will be offered (free of charge) to all students from 7:40 a.m.-8:05 am.

School Lunch Free and Reduced lunch (policy 8531) is available for those who qualify with an approved application. If you do not qualify for free or reduced cost lunch, your child’s account must have sufficient funds before charging a lunch. Full price lunch for students K-3 $2.25, grades 4-5 $2.75 and cartons of milk $ .50. Checks made payable to WASD or you may make online payments with a debit or credit card. Students wishing to purchase an additional entrée, side or milk must have sufficient funds in their account before receiving an item. Additional items are subject to availability.

Cold Lunch Provide a lunch that contains at least the basic food groups. Our wellness policy restricts soda. Your child may purchase a pint of milk with cold lunch if they have sufficient funds in their account or pay (50 cents) before receiving milk.

Lunch Visitation If a family member wishes to eat lunch with their child for a special occasion, they must call the office no later than 8:00 a.m. on the day they wish to eat. A lunch cost of $3.90 per adult. Please limit the number of times you visit your child. These simple guidelines will help prevent overcrowding and ensure that appropriate amounts of food will be prepared.

Fees Should a cancelled fee result in a surplus balance that surplus will apply to any unpaid fees/fines and/or low lunch account balance.

Classroom Treats Snacks during the school day must follow the Wellness Nutrition Standards (Policy 8510). Foods must be nutrient dense foods, i.e. whole grains, fresh fruit/ vegetables, lean meats, foods low in fat, sugar and sodium. The only beverages allowed for students on school campus during the school day include water, milk or 100% juice. This includes snacks and drinks that are brought in to share for special occasions such as birthdays and holidays. Foods such as cupcakes, cookies, candy and chips cannot be consumed at school. Healthy alternatives such as fresh fruits, cheese, low-fat popcorn, graham crackers, trail mixes or bars, yogurt or low-fat pudding are recommended. Full policy is available on the Wautoma School District website at wautomasd.org

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA

programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM A+ Afterschool program promotes a safe environment to learn, be challenged to dream and express creativity and be inspired to explore their school, community and world. Enrollment depends on availability and payment of fees. Payments th st can made quarterly for an additional fee. A+ runs daily 3:05-5:30 p.m. Sept 4 –May 31 , except on parent/teacher conference dates. Students have homework time, snacks, enrichment programs, field trips, fitness activities, community rd visits and much more. A+ is only offered to students attending Riverview in K-3 grade.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL Studies consistently show your child is more likely to succeed in school if you are involved. We seek to promote parent involvement in a variety of ways since individual family needs and schedules vary. We urge you to become involved in areas which interest you and coordinate with your schedule. Your involvement will make a difference in your child’s future.

VOLUNTEER: If you wish to volunteer your time or your talents in your child’s classroom or with the school please speak with your child’s classroom teacher. Let them know when you are available. If you do agree to help, please carry out your commitment. A criminal background check is required for all volunteers (Policy 8120). Forms are available in the office.

ATTEND CONFERENCES: Make parent-teacher conferences a priority, and come prepared with a list of questions.

CALL: A brief phone call to your child’s teacher is a good way to keep in touch. Leave a message for the teacher to return your call at his/her convenience.

EMAIL: Contact your child’s teacher by email. They will respond as soon as time allows. If it is an emergency we urge you to call.

STAY INFORMED: School Board meetings are held monthly and parents are welcome to attend. Times and locations are published in the Waushara Argus and on the school website. An agenda is posted at school before each meeting. If you are unable to attend, take time to read reports following each meeting.

VOICE YOUR IDEAS/CONCERNS: If you have a suggestion, or want to share an idea or a concern, please do. (If you have a concern regarding the classroom, please discuss it with the teacher first; and then if needed, discuss it with the principal.)

OTHER HELP: We need and value volunteers who help with other special projects. Consider sharing your talents and ideas with PTO.

INVOLVEMENT AT HOME At the end of the day when your child first sees you, set aside a few minutes to share the day. Check the backpack together, sign the daily planner, share daily events, and offer encouragement when needed. Read regularly to your child, 12

even after your child learns how to read. Set an example by letting your child observe you reading. Display papers and artwork rather than filing it away. Take pride in your child’s accomplishments instead of being quick to point out limitations. Establishing routines at the beginning of the school year can make a difference.

PTO INVOLVEMENT If you are a past or present Riverview Elementary parent, grandparent, guardian, teacher or staff YOU are an important part of our team. The purpose of the Riverview Parent Teacher Organization is to enhance our children’s education through cooperative effort. We believe our children have vast capabilities and potential, and that our teachers have the expertise to help the children reach their potential. We believe parental support is necessary to increase the effectiveness of the teachers’ efforts, and that a partnership effort between parents and teachers greatly benefits our children. We believe there is a need for an organization through which positive change can take place on a regular basis.

Our goal is to encourage significant parental involvement in the educational process and facilitate a cooperative effort among parents, teachers, and community. We will promote and support the enhancement of learning and personal growth as well as learning experiences for parents. To accomplish this goal we will be positive about education, and will meet monthly to work cooperatively to improve our children’s education. We will maintain respect for each other’s knowledge and expertise and avoid negativism. We will support changes positively. Written announcements about the organization and the annual fundraiser will be provided to all parents. Meetings are held monthly.

District Notices: Full district policy and updates are available on the district webpage at wautomasd.org

2240 - CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOM The Board recognizes that a course of study or certain instructional materials may contain content and/or activities that some parents find objectionable. If after careful, personal review of the program lessons and/or materials, a parent indicates to the school that either content or activities conflicts with his/her religious beliefs or value system, the school will honor a written request for his/her child to be excused from particular classes for specific reasons. The student, however, will not be excused from participating in the course or activities mandated by the State and will be provided alternative learning activities during times of parent requested absences.

2260 - NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY The Board of Education is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for all students in the District.

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student program and activities.

District Compliance Officers The Board designates the following individuals to serve as the District’s "Compliance Officers" (hereinafter referred to as the "COs").

Deb Premo Parkside School - Principal Wautoma Area School District 556 South Cambridge Street Wautoma, WI 54982 (920) 787-7112 [email protected]

Jennifer Johnson Wautoma High School - Principal Wautoma Area School District 556 South Cambridge Street Wautoma, WI 54982 (920) 787-7112 [email protected]

2416 - STUDENT PRIVACY AND PARENTAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION Parents have the right to inspect, upon request, any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum of the student. The parent will have access to the instructional material within a reasonable period of time after the request is received by the building principal. The term instructional material means instructional content that is provided to a student, regardless of its format, including printed and representational materials, audio-visual materials and materials in electronic or digital forms (such as materials accessible through the Internet). The term does not include academic tests or assessments.

2460 - EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION NEEDS The Board of Education shall provide a free, appropriate public education to all eligible disabled persons ages three (3) through twenty-one (21) which complies with Federal and State laws and guidelines.

The District provides a continuum of special education services. The determination of the need and extent of services provided shall be subject to the Individual Educational Program (IEP) developed for the child. A special education handbook shall meet legal requirements and outline specific policies and procedures relative to the implementation of programming for students with disabilities.

The Board and Administration supports the requirements of State and Federal law that students with disabilities be educated, to the maximum extent appropriate, with children who are nondisabled. The Board further supports the State and Federal requirement that a continuum of alternative placements be available to meet the needs of students with disabilities eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The District identifies, locates and evaluates all children with disabilities, regardless of the severity of the disability, who are in need of special education and related services. This includes children attending private schools, who are not yet three (3) years of age, highly mobile children such as migrant children and children and youth in transition, and children who are suspected of being a student with a disability even though they are advancing from grade to grade.

Students with disabilities will take state required tests unless otherwise prescribed in their IEP. Test administration procedures may be modified as indicated in a student’s IEP.

REFERRAL AND ELIGIBILITY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES In order for a student to become eligible for special education services, he/she has to be referred for an evaluation, be tested by special education staff, and meet the state eligibility criteria as determined at a staffing, called a multi-disciplinary team or M-Team meeting. A student may only qualify for a Learning Disability via the school's Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) protocol set by state rule requiring the analysis of data following intensive intervention of that student. Students who are found to qualify must have an individualized educational program plan (IEP) written before they can be placed. Parent permission is required for an evaluation and for placement.

Student Consultation Process: Parents and teachers who have a concern about a student in school may request a student consultation meeting. These concerns could be academic, social, emotional, behavioral, medical, physical, and other areas. The purpose of the consultation process is to gather information about the student’s problem and to obtain assistance for the student as soon as possible. All parent requests pertaining to a possible 'Specific Learning Disability' must follow the state SLD rules and school protocol. The student’s teacher, parent and other staff who can provide assistance and suggestions, meet and develop a plan to help the student. Additional staff may include the reading specialist, school nurse, school psychologist, guidance counselor, regular education staff, CESA support staff, and /or with permission from the parents, professionals from other agencies. One or more follow-up meetings are scheduled to monitor the student’s progress and to update the plan.

3125 - WISCONSIN QUALITY EDUCATOR INITIATIVE The Board of Education is committed to having a quality teacher in every classroom and a strong leader in every building. The Board encourages the use of best educational practices to improve instruction and increase student achievement. To this end, the Board requires that the District hire the most qualified and experienced staff available and that all staff be licensed as required by law.

Attaining and maintaining proper State licensure under P.I. 34, which describes the requirements for attaining and maintaining educator’s licensing for practicing in the State, is primarily the licensee’s responsibility. However, the Board recognizes its responsibilities under P.I. 34 and supports efforts that promote the effectiveness of staff through career-long preparation and learning and performance-based assessment.

Under P.I. 34, the Board is required to develop a licensure support plan providing for, at a minimum, ongoing orientation, support seminars and a qualified mentor for initial educators. Accordingly, the Board directs the District Administrator to develop a licensure support plan consistent with the requirements of P.I. 34.

The District Administrator shall also designate an administrator, subject to approval by the School Board, to serve on each Initial Educator Professional Development Plan Review Team.

The Board authorizes the District Administrator to investigate the use of inter-district agreements, the use of other agencies and the use of in-district resources in the design and implementation of the licensure support plan.

The licensure support plan shall be submitted to the District Administrator. Upon approval, the plan shall be submitted to the Board for review and approval.

5113 OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (Inter-District) The School District (“District”) will participate in the Wisconsin Public School Open Enrollment Program in accordance with applicable law and the relevant policies and rule of the District, all as amended from time-to-time. B. 7. If the Board has made a determination that a non-resident student attending the District under the Open Enrollment Program is habitually truant from the District during either semester of the current school year, the Board may prohibit the student from attending in the succeeding semester or school year.

5136 - PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES Students may use personal communication devices (PCDs) before and after school, during their lunch break, in between classes as long as they do not create a distraction, disruption or otherwise interfere with the educational environment, during after school activities (e.g., extra-curricular activities), or at school-related functions. Use of PCDs, except those approved by a teacher or administrator, at any other time is prohibited and they must be powered completely off (i.e., not just placed into vibrate or silent mode) and stored out of sight.

5200 - ATTENDANCE POLICY State law requires the Board of Education to enforce the regular attendance of students. Further, the Board recognizes that the District's educational program is predicated upon the presence of the student and requires continuity of instruction and classroom participation. The regular contact of students with one another in the classroom and their participation in a well-planned instructional activity under the tutelage of a competent teacher are vital to this purpose.

All children between six (6) and eighteen (18) years of age shall attend school regularly during the full period and hours, religious holidays excepted, that the school in which the child is enrolled is in session until the end of the term, quarter, or semester of the school year in which the child becomes eighteen (18) years of age, unless they fall under an exception under State law, this policy, or administrative guideline issued under this policy. A child who is enrolled in five (5) year-old kindergarten shall attend school regularly, religious holidays excepted, during the full period and hours that kindergarten is in session until the end of the school term.

A student will be considered truant if s/he is absent part or all of one (1) or more days from school during which the School Attendance Officer, principal or a teacher has not been notified of the legal cause of such absence by the parent or guardian of the absent student. A student who is absent intermittently for the purpose of defeating the intent of the Wisconsin Compulsory Attendance Statute Sec. 118.15, Wis Stats., will also be considered turant.

A student will be considered a habitual truant if s/he is absent from school without an acceptable excuse for part or all of five (5) or more days on which school is held during a school semester.

5320 - IMMUNIZATION The Board of Education requires that all students be properly immunized pursuant to the Wisconsin Statutes and regulations of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).

All students shall be required to provide written evidence establishing that they have completed the first immunization for each vaccine required for the student’s grade and are on schedule for the remainder of the basic and recall (booster) immunizations, pursuant to the DHS immunization requirements or submit a written waiver of those requirements no later than the 30th school day from the beginning of the school year or initial enrollment in the District, (for students transferring into the District.) All students shall be required to provide written evidence establishing that they have received the second dose of each vaccine required for that student’s age or grade, or submit a written waiver of those requirements, not later than the 90th school day from the beginning of the school year or initial enrollment in the District, for students transferring in the District. Within thirty (30) school days after having been admitted to the District for the following school year, each student who has not submitted a waiver form shall provide written evidence of having completed all other required doses and/or vaccines, pursuant to the DHS immunization requirements.

5330 - ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION/EMERGENCY CARE The Board of Education shall not be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of student illness. The administration of medication to a student during school hours will be permitted only when failure to do so would jeopardize the health of the student, the student would not be able to attend school if the medication were not administered during school hours, or the child is disabled and requires medication to benefit from his/her educational program.

For purposes of this policy, "practitioner" shall include any physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, physician assistant, and advanced practice nurse prescriber who is licensed in any state. "Medication" shall include all drugs including those prescribed by a practitioner and any nonprescription drug products. "Administer" means the direct application of a nonprescription drug product or prescription drug, whether by injection, ingestion, or other means, to the human body. "Nonprescription drug product" means any non-narcotic drug product which may be sold without a prescription order and which is prepackaged for use by consumers and labeled in accordance with the requirements of State and Federal law.

Before any prescribed medication may be administered to a student, the Board shall require the written instructions from the child's practitioner accompanied by the written authorization of the parent. 15

Nonprescription drug products may be administered to any student during school hours only with the prior written consent of the parent/guardian. A stock supply of ibuprofen, acetaminophen and diphenhydramine will be available at school to administer to students. A personal supply of medication may be indicated with frequent use of stock supply. Parents are responsible for supplying and delivering any other nonprescription medications Substances which contain aspirin or are not FDA approved (i.e. natural products, food supplements), will require the written instruction of a practitioner and the written consent of parent/guardian.

Prescription medications must be delivered to school in the original pharmacy container and include; child's name, name and dosage of medication, time to administer, practitioner's name and pharmacy name. Nonprescription drugs must be delivered to the school in the original manufacturer's package with ingredients and recommended therapeutic dosage in a legible format. Any dosage of nonprescription medication other than listed on the medication's packaging, but be authorized in writing by a medical practitioner..

5500 - STUDENT CODE OF CLASSROOM CONDUCT Respect for law and for those persons in authority shall be expected of all students. This includes conformity to school rules as well as general provisions of law regarding minors. Respect for the rights of others, consideration of their privileges, and cooperative citizenship shall also be expected of all members of the school community.

Respect for real and personal property; pride in one's work; achievement within the range of one's ability; and exemplary personal standards of courtesy, decency, and honesty should be maintained in the schools of this District.

The Wautoma Area School District is committed to maintaining classrooms conducive to learning. Teachers are expected to create a positive learning environment for students in their classrooms and to maintain proper order. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that allows the teacher to effectively carry out lesson plans and allow students to participate in classroom learning activities. Students are also expected to abide by all the rules of behavior established by the Board of Education, the administrator, and the classroom teacher(s). Student behavior that is dangerous, disruptive, unruly, or that interferes with the teacher’s ability to teach effectively will not be tolerated. Any student who engages in such behavior may be subject to removal from the classroom and placement as outlined in this policy. In addition, the student may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with all established Board policies and school rules.

Student conduct on or adjacent to school premises, on school vehicles, and at school-related events and activities shall be governed by the rules and provisions of the Student Code of Classroom Conduct. In addition, student conduct on internet-based social media outlets, such as FaceBook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, etc. when such conduct forms a sufficient connection to school or staff, is governed by the Code of Conduct. This Code of Classroom Conduct shall be reviewed and approved periodically.

5511 - DRESS AND GROOMING The purpose of the Wautoma Area School District (WASD) Student Dress Code is to protect the health and safety of all individuals associated with the school-sponsored events; to assist in promoting educational goals; and to remove interference with the educational mission of the Wautoma Area School District.

Accountability for student appearance in the WASD is the responsibility of students and parents. This accountability will create a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment; and will foster the modeling of good citizenship.

Al1 clothing should be appropriate to the student’s age, the school community, and for weather conditions. Students are required to use good judgment, to respect themselves and others, and to demonstrate modesty in the school community.

The WASD Student Dress Code will accommodate students whose legitimate religious beliefs require or encourage certain types of dress or accessories. The WASD administrative staff will perform enforcement of the WASD Student Dress Code. All staff is responsible for referring violations of the student dress code.

The WASD Student Dress Code Applies At All Times – Including But Not Limited To: Where Individuals Are Bending, Standing, Sitting, Etc. A. The wearing of pant-type garments: 1. All pants have to be secured above the undergarments or where undergarments should be. 2. Belts are defined as a strip of flexible material appropriate for school worn through the belt loop to secure and support pants- type garments and cannot hang down. If worn as an accessory, belts also cannot hang down. Shoulder straps must be worn in the manner of their intention. 3. The length of pants-type garments cannot drag on the floor causing a safety issue. 4. Pajamas are not allowed to be worn. 5. Shorts and skirts-type garments must be worn in a manner that does not reveal undergarments and/or areas that should be covered by undergarments.

B. Holes in clothing: th 1. Kindergarten through 5 grade – no holes in clothing above the knee. th th 2. Grades 6 -12 – no holes in clothing revealing skin, undergarments, and/or socks.

C. All clothing must cover chest area and below; entire shoulder area; entire back area; and all undergarments. All shirts must be in constant contact with pant-type garments.

D. Overly tight and improperly fitting garments viewed, as a distraction, will not be allowed.

E. Overly loose and inappropriately fitting clothing viewed as a safety concern, will not be allowed.

F. Developmentally appropriate undergarments must be worn at all times. Undergarments must be worn in the manner of their intention.

G. If shoes are determined to be a safety concern due to use difficulty and/or structural integrity, they may be determined to violate the dress code. Laced shoes must be tied at all times. An additional pair of non- marking gym shoes will be worn at all times on the gym floor surface during physical education and/or extracurricular programming.

H. Clothing, apparel, and/or expressions which are obscene, representative of illegal behavior (promotion of substance use and abuse), demeaning to others (racial, religious, sexist or ethnic inscriptions), contain sexual references/double meanings; apparel/signs, symbolic of gang- related activity, or sexually suggestive material are not permitted.

I. Chains and similar items are not to be worn or carried at any time in the school community.

J. Hats may not be worn in the building as per Wisconsin Statutes 120.13 Bandanas, scarves, hoods, and other headwear are also not allowed to be worn in the school building. Administrative Exception – Extenuating circumstances may dictate the need for headwear in the school building.

K. All coats, jackets, backpacks, and bags will be housed in the student lockers or designated areas throughout the school day.

L. Jewelry, Accessories, Piercings, and Tattoos on the body cannot pose a safety concern to the individual or others; and/or pose a distraction to the educational environment. 1. Accessories will include but not be limited to: purses, sunglasses, safety pins, hair clips, and cologne/perfume. 2. WIAA rules will be applied to physical education, technology education, and other physical activities.

M. Hairstyles and/or makeup, which are determined by the building administrator/designees to interfere with the educational process, are prohibited.

th N. Kindergarten-8 grade students will dress in appropriate outerwear for the current weather conditions.

O. All interpretations are at the discretion of the Building Administrator or their designee.

5512- USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY STUDENTS The Board of Education is committed to providing students, staff, and visitors with a tobacco and smoke-free environment. The negative health effects of tobacco use for both users and non-users, particularly in connection with second hand smoke, are well- established. In addition, students less than eighteen (18) years of age are generally prohibited by law from purchasing or possessing cigarettes and other tobacco products.

For purposes of this policy, "use of tobacco" means to chew or maintain any substance containing tobacco, including smokeless tobacco, in the mouth to derive the effects of tobacco, as well as all uses of tobacco, including cigars, cigarettes, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, any other matter or substances that contain tobacco, in addition to papers used to roll cigarettes and/or the smoking of electronic, "vapor," or other substitute forms of cigarettes, clove cigarettes and any other lighted smoking devices for burning tobacco or any other substance. Accordingly, the Board prohibits students from using or possessing tobacco in any form on District premises, in District vehicles, within any indoor facility owned or while leased or contracted for by the District and used to provide education or library services to children, and at all District-sponsored

5517 - STUDENT ANTI-HARASSMENT It is the policy of the Board of Education to maintain an educational environment that is free from all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment. This commitment applies to all District operations, programs, and activities. All students, administrators, teachers, staff, and all other school personnel share responsibility for avoiding, discouraging, and reporting any form of harassment. This policy applies to conduct occurring in any manner or setting over which the Board can exercise control, including on school property, or at another location if such conduct occurs during an activity sponsored by the Board.

The Board will not tolerate any form of harassment and will take all necessary and appropriate actions to eliminate it, including suspension or expulsion of students and disciplinary action against any other individual in the School District community. Additionally, appropriate action will be taken to stop and otherwise deal with any third party who engages in harassment against our students.

5517.01 BULLYING The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, positive, productive, and nurturing educational environment for all of its students. The Board encourages the promotion of positive interpersonal relations between members of the school community. Bullying toward a student, whether by other students, staff, or third parties is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition includes physical, verbal, and psychological abuse. The Board will not tolerate any gestures, comments, threats, or actions which cause or threaten to cause bodily harm or personal degradation. This policy applies to all activities in the District, including activities on school property, including at any of the school buildings or other property used exclusively or in part, whether leased or owned by the District, for the purpose of school-related functions or events; or while traveling to or from school or to and from school-sponsored functions or events; in transporting vehicles arranged for by School District officials. The policy applies as well during activities that occur off school property if the student or employee is at any school-sponsored, school-approved or school-related activity or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the supervision of school authorities, or where an employee is engaged in school business, or where there is otherwise a connection to the school such that the conduct at issue affects or is intended to affect the student’s educational environment.

5530 - DRUG PREVENTION The Board of Education recognizes that the misuse of drugs is a serious problem with legal, physical, and social implications for the entire school community. For purposes of this policy, "drugs" shall mean: A. all dangerous controlled substances as so designated and prohibited by Wisconsin statute;\all chemicals which release toxic vapors; B. all alcoholic beverages; C. any prescription or patent drug, except those for which permission to use in school has been granted pursuant to Board policy; D. "look-alikes"; E. anabolic steroids; F. any other illegal substance so designated and prohibited by law.

The Board prohibits the use, possession, concealment, or distribution of any drug and any drug-paraphernalia at any time on District property or at any District-related event.

The District Administrator shall prepare guidelines for the identification, amelioration, and regulation of drug use in the schools, including education, prevention and standards of conduct.

5600 - STUDENT DISCIPLINE The Board of Education acknowledges that conduct is closely related to learning and that an effective instructional program requires an orderly school environment, which is, in part, reflected in the behavior of students.

The Board shall require each student of this District to adhere to the Code of Conduct promulgated by the administration and to submit to such disciplinary measures as are appropriately assigned for infraction of those rules. Such rules shall require that students: A. conform to reasonable standards of socially-acceptable behavior; B. respect the person and property of others; C. preserve the degree of order necessary to the educational program in which they are engaged; D. respect the rights of others; E. obey constituted authority and respond to those who hold that authority.

The District Administrator shall promulgate administrative guidelines for student conduct which carry out the purposes of this policy and: A. are not arbitrary but bear a reasonable relationship to the need to maintain a school environment conducive to learning; B. do not discriminate among students; C. do not demean students; D. do not violate any individual rights constitutionally guaranteed to students.

The District Administrator shall designate sanctions, excluding corporal punishment, for the infractions of rules which shall: A. relate in kind and degree to the infraction; B. help the student learn to take responsibility for his/her actions; C. be directed, where possible, to reduce the effects of any harm which may have been caused by the student's misconduct.

The District Administrator shall publish to all students the rules of this District regarding student conduct, the sanctions which may be imposed for breach of those rules, and the due process procedures that will be followed in administering the Code of Conduct.

The building administrator shall have the authority to assign discipline to students, subject to District administrative guidelines and the student's due process right to notice, hearing, and appeal.

Teachers and other employees of this Board having responsibility for the supervision of students shall have the authority to take such means as may be necessary to control the disorderly conduct of students A. in all situations and in all places where such students are within the jurisdiction of this Board. B. when such conduct interferes with the educational program of the schools or threatens the health and safety of others.

5771 - SEARCH AND SEIZURE The Board of Education has charged school authorities with the responsibility of safeguarding the safety and well-being of the students in their care. In the discharge of that responsibility, school authorities may search school property such as lockers used by students or the person or property, including vehicles, of a student, in accordance with the following policy.

School Property The Board acknowledges the need for in-school storage of student possessions and shall provide storage places, including desks and lockers, for that purpose. Desks and lockers are public property and school authorities may make reasonable regulations regarding their use. The District retains ownership and possessory control of student desks and lockers and the same may be searched at random by school personnel at any time. A showing of reasonable cause or suspicion is not a necessary precondition to a search under this paragraph. Students shall not have an expectation of privacy in lockers, desks, or other school property as to prevent examination by a school official. The Board directs the school principals to provide students with written notice of this policy at least annually and that routine inspections be done at least annually of all such storage places.

The Board directs that the searches may be conducted by the District Administrator, building principals, assistant principals, Police Liaison Officer, and/or others as assigned by the District Administrator.

Student Person and Possessions The Board recognizes that the privacy of students or his/her belongings may not be violated by unreasonable search and seizure and directs that no student be searched without reasonable suspicion that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating either a particular law or a particular rule of the school. Any search under this paragraph must be reasonable in scope and reasonable in the manner in which it is conducted. The extent of the search will be governed by the seriousness of the suspected infraction, the student's age and gender, the student's disciplinary history, and any other relevant circumstances or information. The Principal may arrange for a breath test for blood-alcohol to be conducted on a student whenever s/he has individualized reasonable suspicion to believe the student has consumed or is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage while on school premises or while participating in a school-sponsored activity. If the result indicates a violation of school rules as described in the student handbook, the disciplinary procedure described in the student handbook will be followed. If the student refuses to take the test, the Principal will inform the student that refusal to participate implies admission of guilt leading to disciplinary action consistent with the student handbook.

This authorization to search shall also apply to all situations in which the student is under the jurisdiction of the Board.

In a situation in which a search of a student’s person or possessions is appropriate, school administrators should first attempt to contact the school liaison officer to conduct the search under the administrator’s direction. If the officer is not available, the administrator may proceed with the search, unless the information justifying the search suggests that the student is in possession of dangerous materials whereby the expertise of law enforcement is necessary. In such a case, the school official shall contact law enforcement and request their assistance.

Under no circumstances shall a school official ever conduct a strip search of a student.

Parking Permit Required Permission for a student to bring a vehicle on school property shall be conditioned upon written consent of the search of the vehicle and all containers inside the vehicle by a school administrator with reasonable suspicion to believe the search will produce evidence of a violation of a particular law, a school rule, or a condition that endangers the safety or health of the student driver or others. If an administrator determines a search is necessary, he or she should request consent to search the vehicle and all containers inside the vehicle. If consent is not given, a school administrator may proceed with the search. An administrator may contact the police liaison officer or law enforcement agency for assistance in conducting a search.

Except as provided below, a request for the search of a student or a student's possessions will be directed to the principal. S/He shall attempt to obtain the freely-offered, consent of the student to the inspection; however, provided there is reasonable suspicion pursuant to the above paragraphs, s/he may conduct the search without such consent. Whenever possible, a search will be conducted by the principal in the presence of the student and a staff member other than the principal. A search prompted by the reasonable suspicion that health and safety are immediately threatened will be conducted with as much speed and dispatch as may be required to protect persons and property.

Search of a student's person shall be conducted by a person of the student's gender, in the presence of another staff member of the same gender, and in a manner that is minimally intrusive to the student based on the reasonable suspicion justifying the search.

Use of Dogs The Board authorizes the use of specially-trained dogs to detect the presence of drugs and devices such as bombs on school property under the following conditions:

A. The presence of the dogs on school property is authorized in advance by the District Administrator, except in emergency situations, or is pursuant to a court order or warrant. B. The dog must be handled by a law enforcement officer or certified organization specially trained to safely and competently work with the dog. C. The dog is represented by the Sheriff or Chief of the law enforcement agency providing the service as capable of accurately detecting drugs and/or devices. 19

The principal shall be responsible for the custody, control, and disposition of any illegal or dangerous substance or object taken from a student.

The District Administrator may request the assistance of a law enforcement agency in implementing any aspect of this policy. Where law enforcement officers participate in a search on school property or at a school activity pursuant to a request from the District Administrator, the search shall be conducted by the law enforcement officers at the direction of a District official. Law enforcement searches conducted independent of any District official request or direction shall be conducted based on standard applicable to law enforcement.

Anything found in the course of a search pursuant to this policy which constitutes evidence of a violation of a particular law or school rule or which endangers the safety or health of any person shall be seized and properly cataloged for use as evidence if appropriate. Seized items shall be returned to the owner if the items may be lawfully possessed by the owner. Seized items that may not lawfully be possessed by the owner shall be turned over to law enforcement.

5772 - WEAPONS The Board of Education prohibits students from possessing, storing, making, or using a weapon in any setting that is under the control and supervision of the District for the purpose of school activities approved and authorized by the District including, but not limited to, property leased, owned, or contracted for by the District, a school-sponsored event, or in a District vehicle, to the extent permitted by law.

The term "weapon" means any object which, in the manner in which it is used, is intended to be used, or is represented, is capable of inflicting serious bodily harm or property damage, as well as endangering the health and safety of persons. Weapons include, but are not limited to, firearms (including, but not limited to, firearms as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(3)), guns of any type whatsoever, including air and gas-powered guns (whether loaded or unloaded), knives, (subject to the exceptions below) razors, with unguarded blades, clubs, electric weapons, metallic knuckles, martial arts weapons, ammunition, and explosives.

The District Administrator will refer any student who violates this policy to the student’s parents or guardians and may also make a referral to the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system. The student may also be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion. Policy exceptions include:

A. weapons under the control of law enforcement personnel; B. items pre-approved by the District Administrator, as part of a class or individual presentation under adult supervision, including, but not limited to Hunters' Education courses, if used for the purpose and in the manner approved (working firearms, and live ammunition will never be approved); C. theatrical props used in appropriate settings.

Any student who has reason to believe that a person has or will violate this policy shall report to the District Administrator or the supervisor of the activity immediately. The report should include as much detail as possible concerning the person(s) involved, the weapon, the location of the person(s), and how this information was obtained.

No student is to confront the person possessing the weapon, but a staff member has the option of confronting the person if the staff member believes the risk of injury to self or others is minimal or if immediate action is necessary to prevent injury to any person.

This policy will be published annually in all District student and staff handbooks. Publication is not a precondition to enforcement of this policy.

7217 - WEAPONS The Board prohibits staff members, students and visitors from possessing, storing, making, or using a weapon in any setting that is under the control of supervision of the District for the purpose of school activities approved and authorized by the District including, but not limited to, property leased, owned, or contracted for by the District, a school-sponsored event, or in a District vehicle to the extent permitted by law.

7434 - TOBACCO USE ON SCHOOL PREMISES The Board of Education is committed to providing students, staff, and visitors with a tobacco and smoke-free environment. The negative health effects of tobacco use for both users and non-users, particularly in connection with second hand smoke, are well- established. Further, providing a non-smoking and tobacco-free environment is consistent with the responsibilities of teachers and staff to be role models for our students. The Board also recognizes, however, the right of individuals under State law to use lawful products, including tobacco, during non-working hours off District premises.

For purposes of this policy, "use of tobacco" means to chew or maintain any substance containing tobacco, including smokeless tobacco, in the mouth to derive the effects of tobacco, as well as all uses of tobacco, including cigars, cigarettes, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, any other matter or substances that contain tobacco, in addition to papers used to roll cigarettes and/or the smoking of electronic, "vapor," or other substitute forms of cigarettes, clove cigarettes and any other lighted smoking devices for burning tobacco or any other substance. Accordingly, the Board prohibits the use of tobacco in any form on District premises, in District vehicles, within any indoor facility owned or leased or contracted for by the District, and used to provide education or library services to children and at all District-sponsored events

7440 - FACILITY SECURITY Promoting the safety of students, staff and others in the school buildings, as well as providing for the protection of the significant financial investment in the District's buildings is a critical function of the Board. Proper safety measures are to be implemented to protect those who use the buildings and to protect the buildings and equipment owned by the Board from theft and vandalism in order to maintain the optimum conditions for carrying out the educational program.

7440.01 - VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND ELECTRONIC MONITORING The Board of Education authorizes the use of video surveillance and electronic monitoring equipment at various school sites throughout the District and on school buses.

The District Administrator is responsible for determining where to install and operate fixed-location video surveillance/electronic monitoring equipment in the District. The determination of where and when to use video surveillance/electronic monitoring equipment will be made in a nondiscriminatory manner. Video surveillance/electronic monitoring equipment may be placed in common areas in school buildings (e.g. school hallways, entryways, the front office where students, employees and visitors are permitted to freely come and go, gymnasiums, cafeterias, libraries), the school parking lots and other outside areas, and in school buses. Except in extraordinary circumstances and with the written authorization of the District Administrator, video surveillance/electronic monitoring equipment shall not be used in areas where persons have a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g. restrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, private offices (unless there is express consent given by the office occupant), or conference/meeting rooms), or in individual classrooms during instructional times. Administrators are authorized to carry and use portable video cameras when responding to incidents.

8330 - STUDENT RECORDS In order to provide appropriate educational services and programming, the Board of Education must collect, retain, and use information about individual students. Simultaneously, the Board recognizes the need to safeguard students’ privacy and restrict access to students’ personally identifiable information.

Each year, the District Administrator shall provide public notice to students and their parents of the District’s intent to make available, upon request, certain information known as “directory information”. The Board designates as student “directory information”: A. a student’s name; B. photograph; C. participation in officially recognized activities and sports’ D. height and/or weight, if a member of an athletic team; E. degrees and awards received.

8451 - PEDICULOSIS DISTRICT PLAN TO REDUCE HEAD LICE Head lice is a universal problem and is particularly prevalent among elementary school-age children. Control of lice infestation is best handled by adequate treatment of the infested person and his/her immediate household and other close personal contacts.

Communication from the school to parents directly and through parent and classroom education to the students will help increase the awareness for both parents and child. Parents need to continually observe their child for this potential problem and treat adequately and appropriately as necessary.

Principals, in cooperation with the school nurse, shall determine whether classroom inspection for suspect cases of head lice is necessary.

Along with this, classroom inspection in all buildings may take place at the beginning of the school term, and again following any break in the calendar at the discretion of the building principal.

9150 - SCHOOL VISITORS The Board of Education welcomes and encourages visits to school by parents, other adult residents of the community and interested educators. But in order for the educational program to continue undisturbed when visitors are present and to prevent the intrusion of disruptive persons into the schools, it is necessary to establish visitor guidelines.

TEACHER QUALIFICATION NOTIFICATION

Federal law requires that we share with you the qualifications of Wautoma Area School District teachers. There are questions you may ask, including: Is my child’s teacher licensed to teach the grades or subjects assigned? • Has the state waived any requirements for my child’s teacher? • What was the college major of my child’s teacher? • What degrees does my child’s teacher hold? • Are there instructions aides working with my child? If so, what are their qualifications? • Let me say that all Wautoma Area School District teachers are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. In addition, nearly 25% of our teaching staff has an advanced degree in education. At the time of this notice, all teachers in the Wautoma Area School District are fully licensed for their assignment. If you would like to see the state qualification for your child’s teacher you may ask us or find it on the DPI website at: www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsis/tel/lisearch.html. In addition, all Wautoma Area School District instructional aides are considered qualified for their assignment. If you would like more information about your child’s educators, please feel free to call me at 920.787.7112.

Thank you.

Tom Rheinheimer, District Administrator

EC/4K Riverview Elementary School 1 large labeled backpack Supply List (bring everyday) nd 2 Grade 1 small labeled blanket (no bigger 1 large backpack than 60” x 40”, thinner is better) 6 glue sticks no sleeping bags 1 pair scissors 1 small labeled pillow (15” x 11” or 1 bottle of white Elmer’s glue Smaller, NO pillow pets) 24 #2 pencils 1 spare set labeled seasonal clothes 2 Pink Pearl erasers (including underwear) 1 plastic school box 2 boxes of crackers (notes will be sent 1 24-count box crayons 1 box colored pencils when more are needed) 1 box washable markers 1 bottle of white glue 5 spiral notebooks st 1 pair of Velcro gym shoes - NO streak 1 Grade 1 set of headphones labeled in a sole (labeled child’s name - they will 1 large labeled backpack (bring plastic bag stay at school. everyday) 5 folders Girls – 3 glue sticks 4 black Dry Erase markers- Fine Tip 1 box markers – 8 ct Boys – 1 box of gallon size slider bags 1- 1’’ hard cover binder 1 box colored pencils (twistables 1 pair non-skid gym shoes- no black preferred) soles Kindergarten 1 box of crayons 2 boxes family size facial tissue 1 large backpack (bring everyday) 2 pink eraser 1 box of Unsweetened Chex cereal, 1 plastic school box 5 x 8 ½ 24 pencils (Ticonderoga preferred) pretzels, graham crackers, OR 1 pair blunt tipped Fiskars scissors 1 purple folder (not pronged) regular animal crackers 15 glue sticks 1 red folder (not pronged) rd 3 Grade 10 #2 pencils (Ticonderoga 1 blue folder (not pronged) preferred) 3 wide ruled spiral notebooks 1 backpack 1 large pink eraser 8 glue sticks 1 composition notebook 3 single subject notebooks 1 set of headphones labeled in 24 #2 pencils 2 boxes crayons – 24 count Ziploc bag (earbuds preferred) 1 scissors 1 package of markers 2 boxes markers – classic colors 1 roll paper towel WASHABLE ONLY 1 box of crayons 1 box unscented baby wipes 1 ruler with inches and centimeters 4 folders with prongs (blue, red, green, 1 box family size facial tissue 1 box of colored pencils yellow) 4-8 Expo Dry Erase Markers 4 spiral notebooks 1 box quart size Ziploc bags –boys (fine tip, low odor) 4 glue sticks 1 box gallon size Ziploc bags - girls 1 pair non-skid gym shoes- labeled 4 regular folders 2 boxes family size facial tissue 1 small art box 2 large erasers 1 package of paper plates 1 school box 4 fine tip dry erase expo markers 2 boxes crackers - Snacks need to be sent the beginning of the year and each 1 pair of gym shoes report card time) 2 boxes of Kleenex 1 pair non-skid gym shoes – Velcro or Boys- 1 Ziploc gallon slip on only Girls- 1 Ziploc sandwich 1 set Expo Dry Erase Markers – Black Snack (see approved snack list) (fine tip, low odor) Headphones (over ear headphones fit 1 set of headphones with a straight better) jack, labeled with name in Ziploc bag (no ear buds) *Money saving tip: Does your child 1 spare set labeled seasonal clothes have anything from the previous (including underwear) year to use again?