WAUKEGAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60 2018-2019 Parent/Student Handbook on Rights and Responsibilities Ms. Theresa Plascencia Superintendent Revised June, 2018 Si prefiere una copia de este manual en español, solicitela en la escuela. *TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Numbers District 60 Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Board of Education Members ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Cabinet ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Parent/Discipline Handbook Committee Members ..................................................................................................... 3 Superintendent’s Message .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Parents/Guardians/Students/Staff Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Expectations Compact ......... 7 Student Records – Maintenance and Confidentiality .................................................................................................. 8 Civil and Legal Rights and Responsibilities ................................................................................................................. 10 Student Attendance ......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Student Services .............................................................................................................................................................. 18 General Information ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 School Fees ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Items Needed for Registration ....................................................................................................................................... 27 2018-2019 School Calendar ............................................................................................................................................ 31-32 Student Rights and Discipline – Select Information by Topic ...................................................................................... 33 Discipline Infractions .................................................................................................................................................. 33 Students at Risk for Aggressive Behaviors ................................................................................................................. 34 Suspensions and Expulsions ....................................................................................................................................... 34 Saturday School .......................................................................................................................................................... 35 Retention/Promotion of Students Expelled for Part of the School Year .................................................................... 35 The Criminal Code and Juvenile Court Act ................................................................................................................ 36 Sexual Harassment ...................................................................................................................................................... 36 Electronic Devices ...................................................................................................................................................... 36 Pupil Use of School Lockers ....................................................................................................................................... 37 Searches ...................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Isolated Time Out and Physical Restraint ................................................................................................................... 37 Limitations on Suspension of Students with Disabilities ........................................................................................... 38 Manifestation Determination Review ......................................................................................................................... 38 Forty-Five Day Interim Alternative Educational Setting ............................................................................................ 38 Definition of Discipline Terms ....................................................................................................................................... 39 Policy to Student Technology Usage ............................................................................................................................. 42 Policy to Prohibition Against Bullying .......................................................................................................................... 44 Policy to Gangs and Gang-Related Activities ............................................................................................................... 46 Policy to Address Appropriate Student Appearance .................................................................................................. 46 Policy and Procedures for Meal Payment Collection .................................................................................................. 47 Discipline Conference Contract ..................................................................................................................................... 49 Level I and II Infractions ............................................................................................................................................... 50 REQUIRED SIGNATURES Parent/Student Handbook on Rights and Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 56 Consent for the Use of Student Images and Audio ..................................................................................................... 56 Student Technology Usage and Electronic Devices ................................................................................................... 57 Account Creation Consent Form ................................................................................................................................ 57 Parent & Student Educational Technology Acknowledgement .................................................................................. 60 Parent/Guardian MTSS Consent to Conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment ...................................................... 61 Parent Pledge .............................................................................................................................................................. 61 Pesticide Application Registry Notice ........................................................................................................................ 62 Release of Directory Information ............................................................................................................................... 62 2 WAUKEGAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 60 1201 North Sheridan Road Waukegan, Illinois 60085 224-303-1000 http://www.wps60.org DISTRICT 60 MISSION STATEMENT “Educating students for the world of tomorrow is our top priority. Through mobilization of the entire community, we will challenge, teach and inspire our students. We will provide the resources to serve each of our students, expecting excellence from all involved. We will deliver an exciting education in a safe learning environment that celebrates our diversity and similarities in a spirit of unity and respect.” BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. R. Michael Rodriguez, President Mr. Richard Riddle, Vice President Ms. Charlotte Callahan-Wozniak Mr. Brandon Ewing Ms. Anita Hanna Mr. Jeff McBride Mr. Miguel Rivera The regular meetings of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 60 will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (with the exception of any legal holidays which may fall on a regular Board meeting date). Meetings are posted on the District website, and they usually begin with Executive Session at 5:30 or 6:00 PM and the Open Meeting at 7:00 PM CABINET Theresa Plascencia – Superintendent of Schools Vicky Kleros-Rosales – Deputy Superintendent of Academic Supports and Programs LeBaron Moten- Deputy of Facilities and Support Services Nicholas Alajakis – Chief of Staff Shanie Keelan – Area Superintendent of School Support Collaborative I Amanda Patti, M.Ed. Area Superintendent of School Support Collaborative II Gwendolyn K. Polk, M.S., Ed. – Associate Superintendent of Business and Financial Services Josue Cuevas, Ed. D. – Executive Director of Information Technology Services Angel G. Figueroa – Interim Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Employee Relations The 2018-2019 PARENT/DISCIPLINE HANDBOOK COMMITTEE shared their concerns/ideas