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CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS
Attitude: Students, faculty and staff members pledge to create a community based on the following
principles (adapted from the SkillsUSA creed):
I believe in the dignity of work.
I hold that society has advanced to its present culture through the use of the worker's hands and mind. I will
conduct myself with dignity in the work I do.
I believe in the American way of life.
I know our culture is the result of freedom of action and opportunities won by the founders of our
American republic, and I will uphold their ideals.
I believe in education.
I will endeavor to make the best use of my knowledge, skills and experience in order to be a better worker
in my chosen occupation and better citizen in my community. To this end, I will continue my learning now
and in the future.
I believe in fair play.
I will, through honesty and fair play, respect the rights of others. I will always conduct myself in the
manner of the best professionals in my occupation and treat those with whom I work as I would like to be
treated.
I believe satisfaction is achieved by good work.
I feel that compensation and personal satisfaction received for my work and services will be in proportion
to my creative and productive ability.
I believe in high moral and spiritual standards.
I will endeavor to conduct myself in such a manner as to set an example for others by fulfilling my
responsibilities as a citizen of my community.
Attendance: Attendance and punctuality are extremely important. Employers are interested in hiring
persons with excellent work habits and attendance records; therefore, we make it our policy at GRTS to
emphasize the importance of these characteristics to our students. Thus, student attendance is a major
factor in student selection and retention.
Accountability: GRTS promotes good citizenship, a sense of civic responsibility, global awareness and
an appreciation for human diversity. GRTS strives to employ the most efficient and appropriate use of
fiscal and human resources in order to provide students with a quality, affordable technical education
experience.
Adaptability: Preparing students for a global, technologically changing world requires GRTS faculty and
staff members to be adaptive and responsive in developing and delivering programs and services. GRTS
promotes involvement and provides experiences that foster a lifelong commitment to service and believes
in the importance of sharing its human and academic resources with schools, businesses, industries and
public agencies through partnerships and outreach activities.
Ambition: GRTS places a high value on the leadership shown by its faculty and staff. GRTS has a strong
future orientation and a willingness to make long-term commitments, as well as the flexibility to respond
quickly to meet community and industry needs.
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Welcome to the Grand River Technical School…
…where “Excellence is an Attitude!”
The fact that you are enrolled here means you are preparing for an occupation or field of work. This is an important
start for you in preparing to earn a living. Whether you are enrolled one hour or six hours per day, we hope you will
try to make the most of the opportunities offered. During your time here, you need to develop the knowledge, skills,
work habits, attitudes, and personality traits that will enable you to secure employment and be successful in your
chosen occupation.
Our faculty and staff stand ready to assist you in any way they can. Our teachers have all had successful work
experience in the occupations they are teaching and will share this information and experience with you. We hope
you will work closely with your instructor and help him/her to help you.
Our staff is proud of the facilities and equipment that we have here at the Grand River Technical School (GRTS).
We hope you will share our pride and do all you can to help keep the facility looking nice.
We try to have a minimum of rules here. However, if we are to have a good learning environment, we must have
some regulations and responsibilities for everyone. This handbook outlines student responsibilities and the school’s
operating policies. Please note: CHS students will also adhere to the CHS student handbook. Area students’
home school administrators will be kept informed of all decisions regarding disciplinary actions. GRTS
administrators reserve the right to remove a student from a program at any time due to serious discipline
issues, lack of respect toward faculty and staff, and refusal to follow school rules.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact your instructor or the office staff. We sincerely hope that you have a
successful school year.
Sincerely,
Adam Wolf Nancy Burtch Adam Wolf, Director Nancy Burtch, Assistant Director
Table of Contents GRTS Administration, Faculty & Staff ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction & Class Schedule .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Tools, Supplies, Textbooks, & Student Projects.......................................................................................................................... 5
Break Area ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Personal Grooming/Appearance .................................................................................................................................................. 5
School Closing Procedures .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Practices & Accident Insurance ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Student Illness and/or Injury ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Evacuation Procedures ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Career and Technical Student Organizations ............................................................................................................................... 7
Counseling, Placement, VRE, & Basic Skills Aide ..................................................................................................................... 7
Attendance Policy ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Academic Information (Grades, Program Prerequisites, Certificates, Honors, & Flexible Learning Days) ............................... 8
Work Release Policy ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Student Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Program Student Behavior Plan ................................................................................................................................................. 10
School-wide Behavior Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Office Consequences ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Parking Regulations ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Campus Security Policy ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Student Alcohol/Drug Abuse Policy.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Chillicothe R-II Transportation Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Complaint Procedure ...................................................................................................... 18
USDA Non Discrimination Statement ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix—GRTS Flexible Learning Plan; GRTS Virtual Learning Schedule ***Refer to the GRTS Public Notices Brochure (located at www.grts.org – “Public Notices” link) for a complete listing of policy statements.
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2021-2022 ~ GRAND RIVER TECHNICAL SCHOOL
GRTS Administration
Adam Wolf ............................................................................................................................................... Director
Nancy Burtch ............................................................................................................................ Assistant Director
GRTS Faculty Tiffany Acree .......................................................................................................... Early Childhood Professions
Lee Caughron .......................................................................................................................... Industrial Welding
Sonja Daley ............................................................................................................... Health Science Technology
Brandon Dennis ...................................................................................... Computer Network Technology/PLTW
Brandon Duckworth ............................................................................................. Computer Service Technology
Ken Estes ........................................................................................................... Automotive Service Technology
Arch Haslar ................................................................................................................. Auto Collision Technology
Anthony Hinnen ................................................................................................ Automotive Service Technology
Brook Kreatz ....................................................................................................................................... Agriculture
Justin Kreatz ................................................................................................................................ Building Trades
Kayla Leatherman ............................................................................................................... Business Technology
Lance Martin ....................................................................................................................................... Agriculture
Susan Mayers ...................................................................................................................... Business Technology
Adam Melton .......................................................................................................................... Industrial Welding
Randy Plattner ..................................................................................................................................... Agriculture
Sandra Roberts .................................................................................................................... Career Independence
Bill Shaffer ..................................................................................................................... Applied Communication
Janice Shaffer .............................................................................................. Hospitality & Tourism Management
Michael Slater ...................................................................................................................................... Agriculture
Sondra Sturguess ..................................................................................................... Business Technology/PLTW
Jamie Sullivan ........................................................................................................... Health Science Technology
Ray Summers ............................................................................................................. Diesel Service Technology
Chris Todd ................................................................................................................................... Building Trades
Denise Toole ..................................................................................................................... Technical Math/PLTW
Clayton Vadnais ...................................................................................... Automation and Electrical Technology
Neal Wolf ............................................................................................................................................ Agriculture
Nathan Zabka ............................................................................................................................ EMT/Paramedics
GRTS Support Staff Tonia Akerson ................................................................................................................ Administrative Assistant
Justin Alexander .................................................................................. Collision Technology Teaching Assistant
Lisa BeVelle ................................................................................................................... Administrative Assistant
Cindy Donnelly ..................................................................................................................................... Custodian
................................................................................................................... Food Service Manager and Custodian
Haley Minnis ..............................................................................................................................Basic Skills Aide
Debby Peery .......................................................................................................................................... Counselor
Anna Plattner ............................................................................................................... Financial Aid Coordinator
Mary Jane Stephens ...................................................................................................................... Aide/Job Coach
Reid Stephens ............................................................................. Vocational Resource Educator/Technical Math
Sondra Sturguess ..................................................................................................... Adult Education Coordinator
Ruth Summers ....................................................................................................................................... Custodian
Chillicothe R-II Daycare Staff
Mandy James ................................................................................................................................... Daycare Aide
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INTRODUCTION
The school was completed in 1967, operating under the name “Chillicothe Area Vocational-Technical
School.” On July 1, 1995, the name of the school was changed to Grand River Technical School to more
properly reflect the “area” concept of the school’s territory. The school provides needed technical
training programs for secondary students, post-secondary students, and adults. It is accredited by the
Council on Occupational Education (COE), approved by the Missouri State Department of Education as
an area school, and is operated by the Chillicothe R-II School District.
Over 750 secondary students attend as part of their high school program from the following 14 high
schools:
Bosworth R-V Grundy Co. R-V Southwest R-I
Braymer C-IV Hale R-I Tina-Avalon R-II
Breckenridge R-I Hamilton R-II Trenton R-IX
Chillicothe R-II Meadville R-IV Tri-County R-VII
Gallatin R-V Northwestern R-I
Approximately 100 post-secondary students attend our daytime preparatory programs each year. These
students come from throughout the Midwest, primarily North Central Missouri. In addition, over 1,000
adults use these facilities for evening classes during each school year.
NOTE TO ALL GRTS STUDENTS – CLASS SCHEDULE
When you arrive at GRTS, you should go directly to your class. You are expected to stay in your
classroom or shop area until class ends. Visiting with students in other shops or going to the parking lot
is not allowed.
If for any reason you need to leave, request permission from your instructor and notify the office prior to
leaving the building. It is very important that the school staff know where students are during the time
that they are assigned to GRTS. Please refer to the bell schedule located in your classroom. A complete
schedule by program is located in the appendix of this handbook.
NOTE TO CHS STUDENTS – CLASS SCHEDULE
1. Go directly to class. Do not go to or through the break area without prior permission.
2. All CHS students must ride the bus between GRTS and the high school during the school day.
(Students will not be allowed to walk, drive, or ride with another student to or from GRTS.
For occasional special circumstances, see a GRTS administrator.) If you are caught breaking
this rule, consequences of a violation of the closed campus rule will be enforced. (See p. 12 for
parking/driving regulations.)
3. If you miss the bus at the high school or at GRTS, get a pass from the teacher who kept you late.
Take the pass to the office personnel who will assist you with transportation to the other building.
Do not walk on your own. You must obtain permission from the office personnel first.
4. Tardies will be kept by the office personnel. For each three tardies, one absence will be assessed
and will be added to your total absences. Frequent tardies (3+) will result in the assignment of
detentions or loss of breaks so students can make up lost shop and/or lab time at GRTS.
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TOOLS, SUPPLIES, TEXTBOOKS, & PROJECTS
The tools, equipment, supplies, textbooks and reference materials are provided by Grand River Technical
School. You can appreciate the fact that these items are expensive for the technical programs offered
here. We urge you to do your very best to take care of the books and equipment that are assigned to you
to use. If these items are returned with just normal wear, there will be no charge. However, if books,
tools, etc., assigned to you are lost or damaged through carelessness, the replacement cost will be charged
to you. One pair of safety glasses is provided to each student enrolled in shop classes. Additional pairs
can be purchased for $5.00 per pair or $10.00 per pair for safety glasses that fit over eyeglasses.
We encourage students to use the technical skills they have developed to complete projects that are of
interest to them (if time allows) following the completion of required classroom assignments; however,
students who complete personal projects are responsible for the cost of the material used. Projects must
be paid for in full before they leave school property. Most projects require partial or full payment before
beginning them. See instructors for details.
BREAK AREA
During the three-hour block classes, you have a ten-minute break that will be taken only in the area
assigned by your instructor. (No breaks are to be taken outside.) Charging food and drink items in the
break room is not permitted. If you write a check, make sure you have money in your account. One
check returned to us due to insufficient funds will result in the loss of your check-writing privileges at
GRTS. Each class will be responsible for keeping the break area clean. When you leave the break area,
be sure your trash is picked up. Food and beverages are not to be taken out of the break area without
prior teacher approval and are not allowed on the shuttle buses. There should be no running,
horseplay, loud talk and/or profanity or use of cell phones in the halls or break area at any time. This break is a privilege and any class or individuals who cannot conduct themselves properly will lose
this privilege. One-hour classes may be rewarded with occasional breaks, but this is not part of the daily
routine. Student ID’s should be worn at all times, including in the break area.
PERSONAL GROOMING AND APPEARANCE
Employers put great emphasis on personal grooming and appearance. When prospective employers visit
the school or a class, the first thing they notice is the appearance of students. It is important that they be
favorably impressed if they are to be interested in hiring our graduates. You are making an effort to
prepare for a job, so you need to be moving toward the type of career dress and grooming that will help
you get a job. Personal grooming involves overall cleanliness and a neat appearance and includes taking
a daily bath or shower, using deodorant, cleaning nails, and washing and combing your hair. Clothing
worn should always be appropriate for the job you are doing. It should not reveal an inappropriate
amount of the body or underclothing (i.e. no halter tops or extremely low-cut shirts, no bare midriffs, no
“Sagging”—pants must cover underwear at all times, etc.). Shorts, skirts, and skorts will be disallowed if
they are too short (mid-thigh length would be appropriate.) as will jeans with large holes above mid-thigh
length. Additionally, T-shirts with unsuitable innuendos, slogans for alcohol or tobacco, etc. should not be
worn. Students will be required to change if they wear such clothing. Your instructor will discuss
with you the proper dress for your training program and occupation. There are safety factors to consider
in many shops, including flammable clothing, jewelry, appropriate footwear, etc. You are expected to
dress according to the instructions for your class. Keep this in mind while attending school and when
applying for a job.
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EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING
Grand River Technical School will be closed when the Chillicothe R-II Schools are not in session. In the
event of snow, ice, or other emergencies, the decision to close will be made by 6:30 a.m. The information
will be posted on the Grand River Technical School Facebook page and given to the following radio
stations:
KCHI FM: Chillicothe 102.5 KTTN AM/FM: Trenton 92.3
KMZU FM: Carrollton 100.7 KGOZ FM: Trenton 101.7
Additionally, students may sign up to receive text alerts through a link on the district website:
www.chillicotheschools.org.
SAFETY PRACTICES
We must all be concerned about safety. In most programs, we have equipment and tasks that, if not done
properly, can be dangerous. Each program has specific safety rules, and your instructor will give you special
instructions regarding safety procedures for your occupation. Students are required to pass safety tests before
working in shop areas. We must insist that all safety procedures be observed and practiced. Remember,
violations are not only dangerous to you, but also for other persons in the area.
We have a state law in Missouri that requires all students to wear approved safety glasses while working in
school shops. Your instructor will have more detailed information for you. Please remember that all safety
procedures here are really no different from those in the occupation for which you are training. Injuries can be
painful, inconvenient and sometimes expensive for you.
STUDENT ILLNESS OR INJURY
Should a student become ill or injured at school, he/she should notify his/her instructor and report to the
main office if possible. If the student is in high school, a parent or guardian will be contacted. If the
student is post-secondary, we will call emergency contacts if he/she chooses. Depending upon the severity
of the illness or injury, the student may be transported to Hedrick Medical Center. For illnesses and
injuries that are not severe or do not require hospital care, the school nurse will be contacted, and students
will be released to their parent or guardian. Please keep the main office informed of emergency contacts
and advised of any conditions that might require special attention.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Most high schools make accident insurance available for students to purchase. We believe it is very
important that students in our shop programs make sure that they have some type of accident coverage.
High school students are encouraged (and it is the recommendation of GRTS) to purchase
insurance coverage from their home high school. GRTS does not carry insurance on high school
students. Post-secondary accident insurance is provided within the fee structure. You will receive
detailed information from your instructor.
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EVACUATION PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY DRILLS: FIRE – TORNADO – EARTHQUAKE – OTHER
1. A continuous buzzer and/or siren will indicate evacuation of the building for fire.
2. The tornado warning will be announced over the intercom, which is notice to take cover in designated
shelter as posted in each program area.
3. The earthquake warning will be announced over the intercom, which is notice to evacuate the
building immediately.
4. A continuous bell will indicate evacuation of the building for all emergencies other than tornado, fire, or
earthquake.
5. SPECIAL EMERGENCY CRISIS: If an emergency exists that requires a “lock down,”
a GRTS administrator will announce over the intercom instructions and special procedures.
Your instructor will go over instructions for each of these emergencies with you. Also, specific written
instructions are posted in each program area.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (CTSOs)
The following national student organizations have active local chapters at the Grand River Technical
School. You will receive detailed information on the club pertinent to your training program.
FBLA Business-related programs
FCCLA Early Childhood; Family & Consumer Science; Hospitality programs
FFA Agriculture-related programs
SkillsUSA All technical & health-related programs
These clubs all have a fine tradition of participation and achievement at local, district, state, and national
levels. You are encouraged to get involved with your club and make whatever contributions you can.
The club will provide you with the opportunity for personal and social development, leadership training,
and job skill development.
COUNSELING & PLACEMENT
The school employs a counselor to assist all technical school students with career and/or personal
counseling, including setting goals and developing career choices, testing and assessment, and selecting
advanced technical training and/or college. GRTS faculty and staff assist students in acquiring workplace
readiness and job seeking skills such as completing applications, preparing resumes, participating in
interviews, and writing letters of introduction and thank you letters. We try to instill a formula for success
in each student. The majority of our graduates find employment in their field of training or continue their
education in that field.
VOCATIONAL RESOURCE EDUCATOR (VRE) & BASIC SKILLS AIDE
A VRE and Basic Skills’ Aide are on staff to assist students with IEP’s (Individual Education Plan), as
well as any students who are experiencing academic difficulties, who need help with tests and
assignments, or who need to improve language and reading skills. The VRE will: Provide career and
vocational assessment information; assist in defining appropriate vocational objectives for the student’s
IEP; inform parents and students of progress in vocational programs; work with instructors to assist
students with special needs; and act as a liaison between instructors and sending schools.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance and punctuality are most important. Laboratory and shop work cannot be made up adequately;
therefore, excessive absences, whether verified or unverified, may result in loss of credit and possible
dismissal from the program. School-excused absences for school-sponsored activities (field trips, CTSO
conferences, testing, etc.) do not count against the student’s attendance record; however, it is the student’s
responsibility to notify his/her instructor(s) and arrange to make up work missed prior to leaving for the
activity. CHS students who are in violation of the CHS attendance policy are not permitted to attend any field
trips, extra or co-curricular events that cause a loss of class time during the school day until they have satisfied
their Saturday School hours. See CHS Handbook for details. Adult and area students follow the policy below:
As a school, we must be concerned about such things as work habits, attitudes and attendance. Employers
are not interested in hiring persons with poor work habits and poor attendance records. Poor attendance is
disruptive to our classes, teachers, and other students. Overall, it is detrimental to our school and to our
students. Therefore, we believe it is necessary to establish the following attendance policy for all students:
Attendance Policy for Post Secondary Students Students who exceed 10 percent absences (nine days) during two consecutive quarters (one semester) will not
be eligible for enrolling in the next semester of school. Ninety-percent attendance is required in order to receive
a career and technical program completion certificate. Failure to meet this attendance policy could result in loss
of financial aid, including veterans’ benefits. For veterans’ eligible students, failure to maintain satisfactory
progress will lead to termination of benefits. Students should consult with the financial aid director if there are
mitigating circumstances.
Attendance Policy for High School Students
Students who exceed 10 percent absences (nine days) during two consecutive quarters (one semester) will
require special permission from the teacher, GRTS Assistant Director, and the home high school principal to
enroll in the next semester of training at Grand River Technical School. If students are allowed to return, they
must make up missed lab time at the convenience of the instructor. Ninety-percent attendance is required in
order to receive a vocational program completion certificate. We will be in touch with the home high school
officials whenever excessive absences occur. Parents/Guardians will be contacted when a student has five
absences that are not school-related. The student will be required to sign an attendance contract.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Progress reports are given to students halfway through each quarter, and report cards are given to the
students at the end of each quarter. A permanent record will be developed for each student at GRTS. This
transcript will include hours of training, units of instruction, grades, and attendance, as well as instructor
comments regarding work habits and attitudes. Prospective employers often use this information to
determine your potential as an employee. This official transcript will be available at GRTS, and you may
have a copy of it sent to potential employers, colleges, etc. at any time in the future. It is important for
you to see that your work and conduct over the next several months are of the quality that will permit
your instructor to give you a good recommendation. *A detailed record of grades, attendance and progress is
kept by the school. Student records are available for inspection upon request in accordance with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
Grading System and Prerequisite for a Second-year Program
In each course offered for credit, students earn grades that are recorded in the school’s student management
system. A program grading system will be posted in each department and/or available on course outlines, and
students will receive information regarding their academic progress through midterms and end-of-quarter
grades. Students are required to maintain a C grade average. If a student fails to maintain a C grade average
during the first semester, and progress is not satisfactory to bring the grade average to a C in the following
semester, the student may be placed on probation or terminated from the program. Quite a number of students
(Continued on p. 9)
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(Academic Information continued from p. 8)
who want to attend are not able to enroll at GRTS because the classes are full. This makes it essential for
students enrolled to be interested and working to capacity. Generally, employers are not interested in hiring
students doing inferior or failing work, so it seems futile for a student to continue with an advanced course of
study if he/she has had difficulty in the introductory course.
Certificate of Completion
Each student successfully completing a program at GRTS will receive a Certificate of Completion in the field of
his/her training. This certificate will document the number of training hours completed by the student. In order
to receive the certificate, a student must maintain at least a C average and 90 percent attendance and must have
the ability to perform entry-level skills in his/her chosen occupation.
Articulated Credit
In addition to receiving a Certificate of Completion, students completing a full-time technical program with at
least a C average and 90 percent attendance have the opportunity to receive up to 31 hours of articulated college
credit toward an Associate’s Degree at North Central Missouri College and other Missouri Community
Colleges. For more information on the degrees offered through these colleges, see the GRTS counselor.
Student Honors
Each quarter, instructors from each program area will select a “Student of the Quarter” who will be recognized
by GRTS Administrators. Criteria for this award include the following: Outstanding work ethic, excellent
attendance, good manners, and superior grades. Students will receive “Certificates of Excellence,” GRTS
sweatshirts designed specifically to recognize this achievement, and their pictures will be submitted to the
Constitution Tribune, as well as area newspapers, and featured on the GRTS Wall of Fame. All students with
excellent attendance and grades are honored each quarter. To be included on the Director’s Honor Roll,
students must have 0 absences for the quarter, and an A average in all GRTS classes. To be included on the
GRTS Honor Roll, students must have 2 or fewer absences for the quarter, and a B average.
Flexible Learning Days (Alternate Methods of Instruction)
Grand River Technical School believes it is in the best interest of students to continue learning at home in the
event of a crisis or emergency situation, such as influenza or COVID-19, or in the event of an inclement
weather days due to flood, snow, ice, or extreme temperatures. When the announcement is made for closure of
school, it would be communicated whether the school was implementing that day as a flexible learning day or
not. For more information on Grand River Technical School’s Flexible Learning Plan, please see Appendix A.
WORK RELEASE POLICY
Seniors enrolled in a GRTS program and meeting graduation requirements may request work release in a
related field of vocational study. In order to be released from school, a student must obtain a job that has
been approved by the GRTS Assistant Director and Counselor. Until the job has been approved, he/she
will be enrolled in a full schedule of classes. Upon approval, GRTS officials will contact high school
counselors regarding appropriate release time from school so that the student’s schedule may be adjusted.
A student will receive half a credit for each hour released per semester.
STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Students’ rights will be recognized and respected. While at GRTS, students can expect to be trained for
their career fields as efficiently as possible in an environment conducive to learning. In addition to
technical skills, students will also be trained in communication skills, math skills, and pre-employment
preparation and job-seeking skills. We will offer assistance in job placement as well as advice regarding
additional training and certifications they may wish to pursue. With rights, however, come
responsibilities. These are outlined in the Program Student Behavior Plan.
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PROGRAM STUDENT BEHAVIOR PLAN
1. Be at your work station prepared to go to work when class starts. Have necessary books, paper,
pencil, clothing, equipment (including safety glasses), etc. Not having the necessary materials or
equipment with you for the class or shop does NOT excuse you from the assignment (i.e. leaving
textbook, homework, safety glasses, etc. at home or on the bus).
2. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain assignments from your instructor and submit
make-up work in a timely manner.
3. Learn and follow all safety rules for your program. (Safety glasses, safe use of equipment, proper
clothing, etc.)
4. Show respect and courtesy to other people at all times. (Keep your hands to yourself, no foul
language, no horseplay, no disruptive comments, teasing, etc.)
5. Monitor your personal property. If issued a locker, make sure it is locked. GRTS is not
responsible for lost or stolen items.
6. Use class and lab time constructively. When finished with the day’s work, use the time to clean
up your area in the shop or classroom and organize your assignments for the next day. Students
do not need to stand by the classroom door, in the halls, by the break room door, or by the main
doors near the office waiting for the bell to ring. Your instructor, not the bell, will dismiss you.
7. Learn to use, but do not abuse, equipment in classroom and lab. If computers or classroom
equipment are stolen or maliciously damaged, the replacement cost will be charged to the
student(s) responsible. If students use the school’s computer network inappropriately, their
privileges may be revoked. Student(s) involved will be sent to the office and assigned
detention or suspension based on severity of the issue.
8. Cell phones should be turned off and be kept out of sight while on school property (unless
teachers are having students use them for a lesson in the classroom). Other electronic devices
(i.e. laser pointers) should not be brought to school. 1st offense, phone (or electronic device) will
be confiscated, submitted to the main office, & returned to the student after school. 2nd offense,
phone (or electronic device) will be confiscated & submitted to the main office, student will be
assigned a detention, and parent will be contacted. Further offenses will be assigned based on the
steps listed under “Office Consequences.” Note: Cell phones are allowed on school-sponsored
trips (CTSO activities, etc.) at the adviser’s discretion.
CONSEQUENCES OF BREAKING PROGRAM RULES (See below)
Please note: Consequences of breaking Rules #7 and #8 are listed within each rule and apply to
all program areas. An example of what a teacher may choose to do is below; however, all
teachers have the right to enforce their own classroom rules. 1st Time ......................... Warning
2nd Time ........................ Lose 2 breaks or 30 minutes before or after school
3rd Time ........................ Call parent and lose 5 breaks or one hour before or after school
4th Time ........................ Referred to Office
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SCHOOL-WIDE BEHAVIOR RULES
The following actions are considered serious offenses to school rules:
1. Fighting, ethnic intimidation, sexual assault, bullying.
2. Vandalism (includes not taking proper care of the break area).
3. Use or possession of tobacco while on school grounds.
4. Use of, possession of, selling of, or under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. Probable
180-day suspension.
5. Stealing; cheating.
6. Disrespect for authority; refusal to obey instructor or GRTS personnel.
7. Action jeopardizing safety or welfare for yourself or others.
8. Loud talk, profanity or horseplay on school premises (break area, halls, parking lots, shops, etc.).
9. Filing a false report; bogus calls/impersonation/forgery.
10. Violation of closed campus rules or in wrong break area; using break area at unauthorized time;
being in building without supervision after school hours; unauthorized parking in the GRTS lot.
CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATION OF SCHOOL-WIDE BEHAVIOR RULES
Issues such as fighting, sexual assault, ethnic intimidation, bullying, vandalism, horseplay and actions
jeopardizing safety, stealing, cheating, filing a false report, disrespect/refusal to obey authority will be
considered “severe” violations and referred to the office immediately. The consequences will result in
detention, suspension, or removal from the program. The Director and/or Assistant Director (or their
designee) will determine the time and length of detentions, suspensions, and removal from program. All
discipline is based on the severity of the misbehavior. GRTS administrators reserve the right to
remove a student from a program at any time due to serious discipline issues, lack of respect
toward faculty and staff, and refusal to follow school rules.
1. Possession of tobacco including electronic vaping devices:
a. 1st violation – Confiscation of tobacco product. Administrator/Student conference. Parent
notified for record. Detention or In-School Suspension.
b. Subsequent violations – Confiscation of tobacco product. Administrator/Student
conference. Parent notified for record. In-School Suspension, or 1-10 days Out-of-School
Suspension.
2. Use of tobacco including electronic vaping devices: consequences:
a. 1st violation – Confiscation of tobacco product. Administrator/Student conference. Parent
notified for record. Detention or In-School Suspension.
b. Subsequent violations – Confiscation of tobacco product. Administrator/Student
conference. Parent notified for record. In-School Suspension or 1-10 days Out-of-School
Suspension
3. Use, possession, selling, or under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.
a. Notification of parent(s) and authorities.
b. Out-of-school suspension of 1-10 days, followed by a hearing; possible out-of-school
suspension for 180 days. Parent conference with Director/Assistant Director prior to re-
admission to school.
4. Closed campus or break area violations:
a. 1st violation – 30 minute detention
b. Subsequent violations – 60 minute detention or In-School Suspension
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OFFICE CONSEQUENCES
When a student is sent to the office for disciplinary reasons by a teacher from a classroom or shop, it will
be viewed as a serious matter due to the fact that the student has already committed several offenses (or
the offense is severe).
1. 1st Referral
a. Parents will be notified by written report for the record.
b. Student will receive 1-2 days out of the program in an in-school suspension
or other program that the sending school might administer.
2. 2nd Referral
a. Student will receive 3-5 days out of the program in an in-school suspension
or other program the sending school might administer.
b. A written report will be sent home for the record.
c. A parent conference will be held with the administrator, student and teacher.
3. 3rd Referral
a. Student will receive 5 days out of the program in an in-school suspension or
other program the sending school might administer.
b. A written report will be sent home for the record.
c. A parent/student conference will be held with Director/Assistant Director.
4. 4th Referral
a. Parents are notified.
b. Student is suspended from school for 10 days.
c. Superintendent and Director/Assistant Director will determine student’s status
or the semester involved.
Chronic Disciplinary Referrals - Any student referred to the principal for disciplinary purposes who has
already received ISS on three separate occasions during the school year will face the consequences listed below:
1st Time ........................ 1-3 days Out-of-School Suspension
2nd Time ........................ 3-5 days Out-of-School Suspension
3rd Time ........................ 5-7 days Out-of-School Suspension
4th Time ........................ 10 days Out-of-School Suspension
SCHOOL PARKING REGULATIONS
Parking permits are issued to all post-secondary students; however, only those high school students who
have been issued parking permits are to park on the school lot. All others must ride the bus provided
by their high school. Students may obtain a parking permit if they start and end the day with classes at
GRTS (i.e. 1st & 8th hours, 1st hour & work release, etc.). High school students are not allowed to
transport other students during school hours. If you find it necessary to park at GRTS (i.e. You need to
have your car serviced in the auto mechanics department, etc.) and you do not have a permit, obtain
permission from the Director or Assistant Director. You MUST notify the office to avoid discipline for
parking violations. Be aware that 1st- & 8th-hour assemblies, early dismissal times, etc. will conflict with
your parking arrangements. GRTS parking regulations still apply, so plan accordingly.
Those who receive parking permits are expected to observe all parking regulations:
1. Attach permit to rearview mirror immediately.
2. Park only in areas designated as student parking within the yellow lines.
3. Do not block drives and areas around shop doors.
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(Parking Regulations continued from p. 12)
4. Drive carefully on school lot. Observe the 10 MPH speed limit, and do not pass buses that are
loading/unloading. The number of cars, school buses, delivery trucks, and people walking on
the school lot demands careful and alert driving to avoid accidents.
5. Do not go to your car during school hours without permission or drive during school hours
with other students in your vehicle.
6. Students who drive should leave school on the last bell—after all CHS and area buses have
left the parking lot.
Students whose parents and sending schools request they be allowed to drive do not get a driving permit
from us. Those permits are issued only when GRTS staff request that they drive (CTSO activities, etc.).
Instead, students need to have their schools notify GRTS and bring a permission slip that is signed and
dated stating that their school and parents/guardians are permitting them to drive.
Parking on the school lot is considered a privilege. Those who cannot observe these simple regulations
will lose their parking permit. ***NOTE: The Chillicothe Police Department will be notified and a
driving violation ticket will be issued for flagrant and persistent violations.
STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY
Public Law 101-542 requires that Grand River Technical School provide you with information regarding
numbers and types of crimes that have taken place on our campus beginning August 1, 1991. Also
required are policies regarding procedures and facilities for reporting criminal actions or other
emergencies occurring on campus. The Act also requires that effective in July of 1994, the school must
provide you with completion rates for students attending this school commencing with those enrolling
after July 1, 1991. Also to be included is the school’s policy regarding drug and alcohol as required by
the Drug Free Schools Act, a policy that is presently published in this Student Handbook.
Grand River Technical School Campus presently consists of the facility located at 1200 Fair Street,
Chillicothe, Missouri, and 10780 LIV 235, Chillicothe, Missouri. For purposes of this policy, any acts
occurring in the building, on the grounds, or on school-owned parking lots will be considered as
occurring on campus. Grand River Technical School employs no Campus/Police/Security personnel;
therefore, all staff employed and assigned to the building will act in that capacity. Any student who
observes or is involved in a criminal act should report such occurrences to any GRTS staff member.
School staff will refer such incidences as are deemed appropriate to local law enforcement agencies. In
keeping with regulations, the school will gather and annually publish statistics concerning on-campus
occurrences of crimes in the following categories: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary,
and motor vehicle theft.
The school will also collect and report statistics concerning the number of arrests for the following crimes
occurring on campus: liquor law violations; drug abuse violations; and weapons possessions. This report
is published annually.
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STUDENT ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE
The School Board recognizes its share of responsibility for the health, welfare, and safety of the students who attend
the Chillicothe R-II School District. Therefore, the use, sale, transfer, possession or being under the influence of
intoxicants, alcohol, and/or physical- or mind-altering chemicals (drugs) or drug paraphernalia are prohibited on or
in school property, at school-sponsored activities or events, or in any vehicle while being used to transport students
for the school district.
Drugs/Alcohol
1. Possession, sale, purchase or distribution of any over-the-counter drug, herbal preparation or imitation drug
or herbal preparation.
1st Offense: In-school suspension or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension.
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
2. Possession of or attendance while under the influence of or soon after consuming any unauthorized
prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation
controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs
defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202 of the Controlled
Substances Act.
1st Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension.
Subsequent Offense: 11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
3. Sale, purchase or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants,
counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled
substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section
202 of the Controlled Substances Act.
1st Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
Subsequent Offense: 11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
School administrators and/or teachers have the right to conduct searches that are reasonable in scope of persons who
are reasonably suspected to be in violation of the district drug and alcohol policy during or after school hours, on
school property, or at any school event, whether at the school or at some alternate location.
Note: Lockers and desks are school property, provided as a convenience to students, and they, as well as cars
parked on school property, are subject to search. Students suspected of being in violation of school policy
may be requested to submit to voluntary personal searches. Students who refuse to submit to a voluntary
search may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities if a GRTS administrator deems such
action necessary.
All disciplinary actions, even though different in nature, are accumulative and will result in more severe
consequences with each violation. It is impossible to develop policies to govern all circumstances; therefore, those
that are not directly covered by school policy will be left to the discretion of the building administrators with
consideration given to the severity of the individual case and the impact a given situation has upon the best interests
of the school.
In accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 and the Regulations thereunder, and P.L. 94-142; Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 504
Regulations thereunder, it shall be the policy of the Chillicothe R-II School District that no person shall, on the basis
of age, sex, race, handicap, national origin, political or religious beliefs, be excluded from participation in, be denied
benefits or, or subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted by the district.
Adopted:
Cross Refs: JGR
JFG, Interrogations and Searches
JGD/JGE, Student Suspension and Expulsion
Legal Refs: 167.161, 167.171, 195.010, RSMo.
Chillicothe R-II School District, Chillicothe, Missouri
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Chillicothe R-II Transportation Policy
Bus or Transportation Misconduct (see Board policy JFCC) – Any offense committed by a student on transportation provided
by or through the district shall be punished in the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student's assigned
school. In addition, transportation privileges may be suspended or revoked.
Parent/Guardian Expectations: Parents/Guardians are an important part of the transportation team. Their knowledge and support of safe transportation
procedures is integral to the success of the transportation operations. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to:
1. Understand and support District rules and policies, regulations and principles of school bus safety.
2. Cooperate with school officials to promote safe and efficient student transportation.
3. Support efforts to improve school bus safety.
4. Communicate safety concerns to school administrators.
5. Assist their children in understanding safety rules and encouraging them to abide by the rules.
6. Support safe riding practices and reasonable discipline efforts.
7. Understand that students who ride school buses must obey all laws, rules, and regulations governing student
transportations. School bus riding privileges may be suspended or terminated, as indicated in this handbook, for failure
to follow applicable student transportation laws, rules, and regulations.
8. Recognize their responsibilities for the actions of their children.
9. Be aware of the dangers involved in and around loading and unloading zones, including the dangers of loose clothing,
clothing accessories, and other loose personal items.
10. Be responsible for:
a. Care supervision and behavior of their children prior to loading and after unloading from a school bus
operated in regular route, special education, career education, or similar type service. Whenever possible,
parents/guardians are encouraged to monitor bus stops.
b. Getting their children safely to designated school bus stop on time (no less than five [5] minutes and no more
than ten [10] minutes before the scheduled pick up time) and having the children dressed in clothing
appropriate for the weather season. The school bus will not wait for students not at the loading area when the
bus arrives.
c. Getting their children safety from a designated school bus stop.
d. Helping the bus driver to teach their children proper procedures for safely crossing the roadway before
loading and after leaving the bus.
e. Supporting emergency evacuation procedures as prescribed by state law, rules, and regulations, and District
rules and regulations.
11. Respect the rights and privileges of others.
12. Be knowledgeable about the traffic laws regarding when to stop for school buses. On a roadway that is three (3) lanes
or less, both the oncoming traffic and traffic following the bus must stop when the overhead red lights are flashing and
the stop arm is extended. On a roadway that is four (4) or more lanes, only the traffic following the bus must stop.
13. Parents/Guardians shall be responsible for malicious destruction to the bus, and the parents/guardians shall pay
restitution for damages caused by student or students.
Student Expectations: Riding a school bus is a privilege and not a right. It is a privilege that each rider can keep by maintaining appropriate behavior
while waiting at the bus stop, loading, riding, and unloading. Proper conduct by the students contributes greatly to the safety of
the student transportation program. With this in mind, the Superintendent or designee shall develop appropriate procedures for
student bus conduct. The rules shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The bus driver is in full charge of all persons riding on the bus and has the same status and authority as a teacher in so
far as discipline is concerned. The bus driver will assign seats to students on the bus. This seating arrangement will be
changed as needed. Students shall obey the directions of the bus driver promptly and courteously.
2. Students shall board and leave the bus at their established stop, except when they have a request signed by their
parent/guardian listing a valid reason to board or leave from another established stop. This request must also be
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approved by the school principal/designee. Students shall ride their assigned bus unless reassigned by the respective
school principal/designee.
3. Students shall observe safe pedestrian practices while walking to and from the bus stop. Students shall arrive at their
designated bus stop not less than five (5) minutes or more than ten (10) minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
Students shall wait in an orderly manner and shall respect private and public property while waiting at the bus stop.
4. After the bus has come to a complete stop, students shall enter the bus, go to their assigned seat, and remain seated until
the bus stops to unload students.
5. If it is necessary for students to cross the road before boarding or after leaving the bus, the student must wait ten (10)
feet in front of the bus until the “all clear” signal is given by the driver, then cross carefully.
6. Students shall talk quietly and avoid loud or distracting noises on the bus. Students shall avoid unnecessary
conversations with the driver while the bus is moving. Absolute silence is required when the driver stops the bus at
railroad crossings.
7. Students shall not tamper with emergency doors or equipment.
8. Students must keep all parts of their body (hands, arms, feet, head, etc.) inside the bus at all times. No materials are to
be thrown inside the bus, from the bus, or into the bus.
9. School District policies and procedures pertaining to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, unauthorized
prescriptions, and weapons or look a-like weapons are in effect at the bus stop and on the bus.
10. Other items not permitted on the bus are breakable containers, skateboards, scooters, roller blades, ball, cigarette
lighters, matches, shop projects, or animals (except assistive animals), flammable or explosive substances (such as
gasoline), or anything else that could jeopardize the safety of the persons involved, on any school bus. Any items
carried on the bus must be small enough to be held on the lap of the student.
11. Horseplay will not be tolerated on the bus. Horseplay is defined as throwing objects, shoving, pushing, chasing, loud
yelling, play fighting, spitting, tripping, and obscene gestures.
12. There will be no eating or drinking on the bus except for bottled water. Eating or drinking is not allowed on the bus
except when unusual circumstances exist and prior approval is given by school or by school transportation personnel.
13. No gum or candy is allowed.
14. Students must cooperate with the driver to keep the bus clean. Excessive trash is a safety hazard for all riders.
15. Sexual misconduct, harassment, bullying, or threats to students, staff, or driver will not be tolerated.
16. At the end of the school day, students must board the bus at their home school. They cannot walk across campus to
board at another building.
17. Once a student gets on a bus, the student is to remain on the bus until his or her assigned bus stop. Once a student gets
off a bus, he or she will not be allowed back on the bus unless a serious safety issue arises.
18. Fighting and assault cannot be tolerated anywhere within the educational setting. This includes the bus stop, while on
the bus, and on school property. Fighting is defined as when both individuals are engaged in physical contact of
hitting, slapping, punching, and/or kicking. Assault is defined as hitting, striking, and/or attempting to cause injury to
another person.
Bus Misconduct/Discipline:
Student Misconduct 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Possession of any illegal substance, paraphernalia, controlled substance, drug (other than epi-pen, when
approved in advance by the principal), drug and/or
alcohol (in any amount)
Loss of bus privileges and school discipline.
Not in assigned seat, out windows, eating or drinking,
talking loudly, yelling, and or making distracting noises Warning Up to 5 days loss of
bus privileges Up to 10 days loss
of bus privileges
Conduct resulting in safety issues 5 days loss of bus privileges 10 days loss of bus privileges
Loss of bus privileges
Horseplay, and or disruptive and disrespectful conduct 1 day loss of bus privileges 3 days loss of bus
privileges 5 days loss of bus
privileges
Harassment and/or bullying 5 days loss of bus privileges and school discipline
10 days loss of bus privileges and
school discipline
Loss of bus privileges and
school discipline Obscene and unacceptable language, gestures, or signs on the bus or bus stop
Warning to 1 day loss of bus privileges
5 days loss of bus privileges
10 days loss of bus privileges
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Sexual contact Loss of bus privileges and school
discipline
Weapons as defined in handbook Loss of bus privileges and school
discipline
Obscene and unacceptable language, gestures, or signs at
driver, threat to driver 10 days loss of bus privileges and
school discipline Loss of bus
privileges and school discipline
Tobacco possession 5 days loss of bus privileges and
school discipline 10 days loss of bus
privileges and school discipline
Loss of bus
privileges and school discipline
Aggressive physical contact/Fighting Loss of bus privileges and school discipline
Throwing an object(s) out of a bus window 1 day to loss of all bus privileges
Vandalism or theft Loss of bus privileges until
restitution made for
repairs/replacement and school
discipline
5+ days loss of bus
privileges and
school discipline
10+ days loss of bus
privileges and
school discipline
PDA including kissing and groping Warning 3 days loss of bus privileges and
school discipline
5 days loss of bus privileges and
school discipline Tobacco use Loss of bus privileges and school
discipline
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Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
This guide explains how to file a complaint about any of the programs1that are administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (the Department) under the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)2.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Complaint Procedures for ESSA Programs
Table of Contents
General Information
1. What is a complaint under ESSA?
2. Who may file a complaint?
3. How can a complaint be filed?
Complaints filed with LEA 4. How will a complaint filed with the LEA
be investigated? 5. What happens if a complaint is not resolved
at the local level (LEA)?
C Complaints filed with the Department 6. 6. How can a complaint be filed with the
Department? 7. How will a complaint filed with the Department be
investigated? 8. How are complaints related to equitable services to
nonpublic school children handled differently?
Appeals 9. How will appeals to the Department be investigated? 10. What happens if the complaint is not resolved at the state level (the Department)?
1. What is a complaint? For these purposes, a complaint is a written allegation that a local education agency (LEA) or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (the Department) has violated a federal statute or regulation that applies to a program under ESSA.
2. Who may file a complaint? Any individual or organization may file a complaint.
3. How can a complaint be filed? Complaints can be filed with the LEA or with the Department.
4. How will a complaint filed with the LEA be investigated? Complaints filed with the LEA are to be investigated and attempted to be resolved according to the locally developed and adopted procedures.
5. What happens if a complaint is not resolved at the local level (LEA)? A complaint not resolved at the local level may be appealed to the Department.
1 Programs include Title I. A, B, C, D, Title II, Title III, Title IV.A, Title V Revised 4/17 2In compliance with ESSA Title VIII- Part C. Sec. 8304(a)(3)(C) Local education agencies are required to disseminate, free of charge, this information regarding ESSA complaint procedures to parents of students and appropriate private school officials or representatives.
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6. How can a complaint be filed with the Department? A complaint filed with the Department must be a written, signed statement that includes:
1. A statement that a requirement that applies to an ESSA program has been violated by the LEA or the Department, and 2. The facts on which the statement is based and the specific requirement allegedly violated.
7. How will a complaint filed with the Department be investigated?
The investigation and complaint resolution proceedings will be completed within a time limit of forty-five calendar days. That time limit can be extended by the agreement of all parties. The following activities will occur in the investigation:
1. Record. A written record of the investigation will be kept. 2. Notification of LEA. The LEA will be notified of the complaint within five days of the complaint being filed. 3. Resolution at LEA. The LEA will then initiate its local complaint procedures in an effort to first resolve the complaint at the local level. 4. Report by LEA. Within thirty-five days of the complaint being filed, the LEA will submit a written summary of the LEA investigation and complaint resolution. This report is considered public record and may be made available to parents, teachers, and other members of the general public. 5. Verification. Within five days of receiving the written summary of a complaint resolution, the Department will verify the resolution of the complaint through an on-site visit, letter, or telephone call(s). 6. Appeal. The complainant or the LEA may appeal the decision of the Department to the U.S. Department of Education.
8. How are complaints related to equitable services to nonpublic school children handled differently? In addition to the procedures listed in number 7 above, complaints related to equitable services will also be filed with the U.S. Department of Education, and they will receive all information related to the investigation and resolution of the complaint. Also, appeals to the United States Department of Education must be filed no longer than thirty days following the Department’s resolution of the complaint (or its failure to resolve the complaint).
9. How will appeals to the Department be investigated? The Department will initiate an investigation within ten days, which will be concluded within thirty days from the day of the appeal. This investigation may be continued beyond the thirty day limit at the discretion of the Department. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Department will communicate the decision and reasons for the decision to the complainant and the LEA. Recommendations and details of the decision are to be implemented within fifteen days of the decision being delivered to the LEA.
10. What happens if a complaint is not resolved at the state level (the Department)? The complainant or the LEA may appeal the decision of the Department to the United States Department of Education.
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USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is
prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior
civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative
means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should
contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice
and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form, which can be obtained online[ ] or from any USDA office by calling 1-866-632-9992 or by writing a letter
addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of
the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature
and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
Email: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Equal Opportunity: Grand River Technical School provides equal educational and employment
opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, origin, creed, age, marital status or
disability in its educational programs or activities, or its employment and personnel policies. Direct questions
to: Chillicothe R-II Superintendent, EEO/AA Coordinator, 2807 Hornet Rd, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
Disabilities: In compliance with Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Grand River Technical
School will provide reasonable accommodations to disabled persons upon request. Requests should be
directed to: Director, Grand River Technical School, 1200 Fair Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601; (660) 646-
3414.
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Appendix A Grand River Technical School Flexible Learning Days
(Alternate Methods of Instruction)
Students Expectations: It is my responsibility to be a learner and engage in my learning experiences on a Flexible Learning Day.
Student Do: Done:
I will check my Online Classroom and email at the instructor’s designated time.
I will check into each of my classes to determine my learning.
I will organize my learning based upon the assigned lessons.
I will reach out to my peers if I am confused.
I will email my instructor if I am confused.
I will complete and submit my assignments during the day.
I will complete my work within the time period given by my instructor. I will talk to my instructor about establishing a timeline if I am unable to complete my work. *Dual Credit courses will have specified timelines according to syllabus expectations. In addition, Dual Credit coursework may exceed 30 minutes per course per day.
I will take time for myself and/or help others after I finish my school work.
Instructor Expectations: It is my responsibility to create learning experiences that are seamless and support the continuation of learning on a Flexible Learning Day.
Teacher Do: Done:
I will review the expectations for Flexible Learning Days in my classroom.
I will post my lesson expectations for students at a designated time which is communicated with my students. (Consider creating the lesson the evening before with a scheduled release time in the event of a power outage.)
I will design lessons that are focused on the continuation of current scope and sequence of learning (Examples: video, article, podcast, recorded lecture, discussion board, novel read, practice, quick write, collaborative student projects, etc).
I will be available to students at a designated time that I am available to communicate with students during the day for responding to questions or points of confusion via email or an online format. Those times/formats will be publicized to students.
I will communicate clear expectations of deadlines allowing 2 days for submission of completed assignments for full credit.
SPED Instructors and VRE:
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I will provide activities for my own classes. I will work on IEP paperwork. I will communicate with parents regarding support for IEP goals. I will communicate with parents regarding support for IEP classroom accommodations. I will call parents and students weekly and log progress and support. I will check on student progress daily via Online classroom/SIS/completed work. I will provide accommodations per IEP as needed, including but not limited to, paper copies, text to speech, providing read aloud/audio material and links, and extended time if needed.
Parent Expectations: It is my responsibility to support my student’s learning on a Flexible Learning Day.
Parent Do: Done:
I will notify my school counselor if I do not have wifi access in advance of the Flexible Learning Day. (Hard copies will be available.)
I will confirm that my student accesses their Online Classroom and student email (or begin work on their hard copies) at the designated time set by the instructor.
I will support my student’s organization of learning by suggesting a quiet space to learn and a checklist of tasks to complete.
I will ensure my student contacts the instructor if they are confused with the lesson.
Administrator Expectations: It is my responsibility to support learning.
Administrator Do: Done:
I will communicate with staff in preparation for a possible school cancellation, reminding teachers to upload lessons at their designated time.
I will be available to respond to instructor, student, or parent communications via email.
Counselor Expectations: It is my responsibility to support student needs.
Counselor Do: Done:
I will email and check in on students with concerns.
I will work on programming for upcoming events.
I will work on gathering resources and communicating with instructors regarding hard copy needs in support of our student population.
I will accomplish high priority work such as student follow-up, assisting with career planning, reports, meeting preparation, and necessary communications.
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Appendix B Grand River Technical School Virtual Learning Schedule
The following schedule will be utilized in the case of a long-term shut down of the Grand River Technical School due to the pandemic or other unforeseen circumstance. Under this schedule, each hourly course would have a designated 25 minutes of time for each course and each 3-hour block course would have a designated 60 minutes of time starting at 8:30 a.m. in the mornings. Students would be expected to utilize either google meets or zoom, depending on the teacher/program, in order for all students to tune in and learn synchronously during their courses time. The following schedule is for all hourly classes held at GRTS:
First Hour- 8:30-8:55 a.m. Second Hour- 9:00-9:25 a.m. Third Hour- 9:30-9:55 a.m. Fourth Hour- 10:00-10:25 a.m. Advisory Later Time Sixth Hour 10:30-10:55 a.m. Seventh Hour 11:00-11:25 a.m. Eighth Hour 11:30-11:55 a.m. Lunch Break 11:55-12:30 p.m. Advisory 12:30-1:00 p.m. (Advisory may only meet 1 day per week)
Instructors are available for questions from 8:00-3:00 to answer questions unless they are teaching in a virtual class. The following Schedule is for all 3-hour block programs at GRTS: AM Block - 8:30-9:30 a.m. PM Block - 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Instructors are available for questions from 8:00-3:00 to answer questions unless they are teaching in a virtual class.
