dƌƵƐƚŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶŽůůĞĐƟǀĞZĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďŝůŝƚLJĂƌĞWƌŝĚĞ 2016-2017 Student/Parent Handbook BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Noel O. Garza, Member; Jose Garcia, Assistant Secretary; Melissa Smith, Secretary; Ricky Longoria, Member; and Keith Padilla, Member. Julio Cerda, Vice-President; Dr. Robert O’Connor, SISD Superintendent and Dr. Noe Oliveira, President. The Sharyland Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and/or age in educational programs or activities that operates or in employment decisions. The district is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) If you suspect discrimination please contact: Rosa E. O’Donnell, Title IX at (956) 584-6400; Debra Alaniz, Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act, at (956) 580-5218. General questions about the district should be directed to the Human Resources Department at (956) 584-6400. 1200 North Shary Rd. Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-5200 www.sharylandisd.org ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dr. Robert O’Connor Mark Dougherty Ricardo Palomin Superintendent Risk Manager/Maintenance Director Content Specialist (Math) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Pamela L. Montalvo Athit “Dede” Farias Cuahutemoc Paz Asst. Superintendent for Instructional Software Specialist Curriculum Elementary Director Curriculum & Instruction [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Angela Garcia Aliza Peña Connie Lopez Human Resources Specialist Human Resources Specialist Asst. Superintendent for [email protected] [email protected] Business-Finance & Student Services [email protected] Rebekah Gerlach Frank Perez Parental Engagement Coordinator Transportation Director Rosa E. O’Donnell [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director for Human Resources [email protected] Elizabeth Gongora DeVaughn Resczenski Bilingual/ESL Coordinator Database Administrator Jaime Ortega [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director for Finance [email protected] Teresa Gonzalez Elida Salinas Federal Programs, Parental Content Specialist (ELAR) Richard Thompson Engagement & SCE Director [email protected] Athletic Director [email protected] [email protected] Cynthia S. Sanchez Robbie Guerra Child Nutrition Director Debra Alaniz Castillo Senior Accountant [email protected] Special Education Director [email protected] [email protected] Cynthia S. Thorman Rocio N. Landin Payroll Director Cynthia Aldape Public Information Coordinator [email protected] CTE Specialist [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Carla Zuazua-Garza Yoelia Y. Nava Director of Assessment, Research Dr. Debra Arce CTE Director and Evaluation Specfi al Programs Educator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Dalila Ovando David M. Culberson Purchasing Coordinator Technology Director [email protected] [email protected] PRINCIPAL & CAMPUS INFORMATION Sharyland High School Sharyland North Junior High Romulo D. Martinez Elementary Carolyn Mendiola - Principal Lorene Bazan - Principal Patricia Viera - Principal [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 1216 N. Shary Road 5100 Dove Avenue 2571 E. 4th Street Mission, TX 78572 McAllen, TX 78504 Mission, TX 78572 Phone: (956) 580-5300 Phone: (956) 686-1415 Phone: (956) 584-4900 Fax: (956) 580-5311 Fax: (956) 668-0425 Fax: (956) 584-4908 Sharyland Pioneer High School Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary John H. Shary Elementary James D. Heath - Principal M. Cecilia Boyd - Principal Nayeli Carriaga - Principal [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 10001 N. Shary Road 2101 S. Taylor Road 2300 N. Glasscock Road Mission, TX 78572 McAllen, TX 78501 Mission, TX 78574 Phone: (956) 271-1600 Phone: (956) 668-0426 Phone: (956) 580-5282 Fax: (956) 584-3846 Fax: (956) 668-0430 Fax: (956) 580-5294 Sharyland Academic Olivero Garza, Sr. Elementary Harry Shimotsu Elementary Advanced Academy Veronica “Betty” Rodriguez - Principal Anthony Limon - Principal Ivan Karr - Principal [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 7905 N. Taylor Road 3101 San Mateo 1106 N. Shary Road, Bldg. A McAllen, TX 78504 Mission, TX 78572 Mission, TX 78572 Phone: (956) 580-5353 Phone: (956) 583-5643 Phone: (956) 584-6467 Fax: (956) 580-5363 Fax: (956) 519-1079 Fax: (956) 584-6455 Jessie L. Jensen Elementary Donna Wernecke Elementary Sharyland Alternative Niranda Flores - Principal Karen Meadors - Principal Education Center nfl [email protected] [email protected] Tizoc Silva - Administrator 501 N. Glasscock Blvd. 4500 Dove Avenue [email protected] Alton, TX 78573 McAllen, TX 78504 1501 N. Taylor Rd. Phone: (956) 580-5252 Phone: (956) 928-1063 Mission, TX 78572 Fax: (956) 580-5266 Fax: (956) 928-0221 Phone: (956) 584-6407 Fax: (956) 213-8009 Ruben Hinojosa Elementary Lou Ann Sarachene - Principal B.L. Gray Junior High [email protected] Lori Ann Garza - Principal 4205 Los Indios Road [email protected] Mission, Texas 78572 4400 S. Glasscock Road Phone: (956) 584-4990 Mission, TX 78572 Fax: (956) 584-4998 Phone: (956) 580-5333 Fax: (956) 580-5346 D SHARYLANDSHARYLAND INDEPENDENTINDEPENDENT SCHOOLSCHOOL DISTRICTDISTRICT To Students and Parents: Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! Education is a team effort, and we know that students, parents, teachers, and other staff members all working together can make this a wonderfully successful year for our students. The Sharyland Independent School District Student/Parent Handbook is designed to provide basic information that you and your child will need during the school year. The handbook is divided into four sections: Section I—PARENTAL RIGHTS—with information to assist you in responding to school-related issues. We encourage you to take some time to closely review this section of the handbook. Section II—OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS—organized alphabetically by topic, and where possible, further divided by applicability to ages and/or grade levels, for quick access when searching for information on a specifi c issue. Section III---STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Section IV---EXTRA-CURRICULAR CODE OF CONDUCT Please be aware that the term “parent” unless otherwise noted, is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, any person granted some other type of lawful control of the student, or any other person who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student. Both students and parents should become familiar with the Sharyland ISD Student Code of Conduct, which is a document adopted by the board and intended to promote school safety and an atmosphere for learning. That document may be found as a section in this handbook and posted on the district’s website at www.sharylandisd.org. The Student Handbook is a general reference guide only and is designed to be in harmony with board policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Please be aware that it is not a complete statement of all policies, procedures, or rules that may be applicable in a given circumstance. In case of confl ict between board policy or the Student Code of Conduct and any provisions of the student handbook, the provisions of board policy or the Student Code of Conduct that were most recently adopted by the board are to be followed.Also, please be aware that the handbook is updated yearly, while policy adoption and revision may occur throughout the year. The district encourages parents to stay informed of proposed board policy changes by attending board meetings. Changes in policy or other rules that affect Student Handbook provisions will be made available to students and parents through newsletters or other communications. The district reserves the right to modify provisions of the Student Handbook at any time, whenever it is deemed necessary. Notice of any revision or modifi cation will be given as is reasonably practical under the circumstances. Although the Student Handbook may refer to rights established through law or district policy, the Student Handbook does not create any additional rights for students and parents. It does not, nor is it intended to, create contractual or legal rights between any student or parent and the district. If you or your child has questions about any of the material in this handbook, please contact the campus principal, or your child’s teacher. Your child’s school will request that you provide contact information, such as your current phone number and e-mail address, in order for the school to communicate items specifi c to your child, your child’s school, or the district. If you consent to receive such information through a landline or wireless phone, please ensure that you notify the school’s administration offi ce immediately upon a change in or disconnection of your phone number. The district or school may generate automated or pre-recorded messages, text messages, or real-time phone or e-mail communication, so prompt notifi cation