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I – INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

IA Philosophy Goals and Objectives Academic Development Development of Desirable Qualities for Citizenship Improved Physical Fitness Development of Employment Skills Development of Moral and Cultural Skills Academic Freedom IB Planning for Quality Education IBA School Site Councils ICA Pilot Projects Student Surveys Pilot Project Evaluation ICAA Teaching Methods IDA Basic Program Goals and Objectives Drug Education Work-Study Programs Homebound Instruction Co-Curricular Activities Eligibility Policy Grade Point Average IDACA Special Education Services IDACB Section 504 Acommodations IDAD Title I Programs Annual Parent Meeting IDAE Student Privacy Policy Student Data Privacy IDC Extended/Alternative Education Program IDCE College Classes IDFA Activities IE Instructional Arrangements Class Size Scheduling for Instruction Student Schedules Independent Study IF Instructional Resources Textbook Selection and Adoption IFBC Instructional Materials and Media Persons IFBH Resource Speakers IFC Community Resources Use of Community Resource Persons School Volunteers IFCB Field Trips and Excursions IG Guidance Program IHA Grading System IHB Student Homework IHE Promotion and Retention

IHEA Make-Up Opportunities IHF Graduation Requirements IHFA Alternative Graduation for Exceptional Students IHG Test-Out for Gifted Students II Testing Program Test Selection and Adoption Test Administration Use and Dissemination of Results IIBG Computer Use Copyright Installation Hardware Audits Privacy Rights Ownership of Employee Computer Materials IIBG-R Acceptable Use of Technology by Employees IJ Evaluation of Instructional Program IKA Teaching Methods IKB Controversial Issues IKC Teaching About Religion IKD School Ceremonies and Observances Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs IKE Assemblies IKH Substitute Teaching IKI Lesson Plans ING Animals and Plants in the School

IA Philosophy IA The people of Unified School District 470 will develop an educational environment which challenges all students to reach their highest potential both as citizens and as individuals. This quality environment will prepare all students to learn how to learn, to practice lifelong learning and to adapt to an ever-changing world. Motto: Learning how to learn in an ever-changing world. Goals and Objectives In prescribing courses of study for students during each year of the district's educational program, the board subscribes to the following goals and objectives. Academic Development The academic program will assist students (depending upon their individual needs, interests and abilities) to grow intellectually and to think rationally. Development of Desirable Qualities of Citizenship Each student will be assisted to use knowledge and skills for perpetuating and improving a democratic society and for developing a respect for the rights, opinions and values of others so that the student may live as a responsible, mature, and functional member of the community. Improved Physical Fitness The twofold purpose of physical fitness is to assist the development of healthy minds and bodies and to provide experience in activities which will provide beneficial leisure time activities as adults. Development of Employment Skills Because many students will seek employment upon completion of their secondary schooling, all students will be given the opportunity to engage in career-oriented preparation courses. Development of Moral and Cultural Skills The instructional program will attempt to assist students in understanding the various traditions and mores of other cultures. Academic Freedom Academic freedom shall be guaranteed to students, and no arbitrary limitations shall be placed by teachers upon study, investigation, presentation and interpretation of facts and ideas concerning man, human society, the physical and biological world and other branches of learning

when pursued in accordance with board policy, rules and regulations or in the absence thereof, administrative approval.

IB Planning for Quality Education IB The board believes that planning is a strategic, common-sense process for attaining quality education, that planning must be a continuous process to realize projected goals and that planning preserves a sense of mission in education and an understanding of the educational environment. IB-R Planning for Quality Education IB-R The board authorizes the establishment of a curriculum council which shall be composed of all department heads plus members of the superintendent's cabinet. Department head positions shall be as follows:

Elementary Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Reading Middle School Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Reading High School Math Language Arts Science Social Studies

District-Wide Music Physical Education Home Economics Business Special Education Guidance/Testing Computers Foreign Language Art Library Shop/Agriculture

All positions shall be considered as "open" annually. The positions shall be listed in a manner similar to other in-district openings. Staff members interested in the positions shall apply to the superintendent on forms supplied by the district office. Department heads shall be selected from the list of candidates by the superintendent's cabinet. The purpose of the curriculum council shall be to provide assistance to the administration in planning in-service, assuring articulation between grades and various levels, plus planning and implementing curriculum changes. The curriculum council should also provide an on-going review and assessment of the curriculum, K-12. All curriculum studies which result in curriculum changes that affect other departments or levels shall be presented to the curriculum council prior to being presented to the board.

Following are the tasks of the curriculum council and respective department chairpersons: A. To plan and conduct vertical curriculum coordination meetings involving any or

all teachers; B. To ensure that copies of the minutes of all curriculum council meetings are

disseminated to all buildings; C. To involve the selected grade level and/or departmental representatives in the

council work where appropriate; and D. To recommend for adoption textbooks and materials in each curricular area.

The curriculum council shall have a minimum of three meetings per year, one before the start of school. Meetings shall be called as needed during the school year. The curriculum council shall have sub-committees as deemed necessary. Following are those, which exist, and their purpose:

A. Curriculum Council Steering Committee. This committee shall be composed of members of the superintendent's cabinet plus two department heads from each level. The steering committee shall plan the meetings, create an agenda and give general leadership to the curriculum council. The committee or individual members shall assist study groups in particular curriculum areas as needed.

The steering committee shall have regular meetings on a bi-monthly schedule and

special meetings as needed. B. In-service Committee. This committee shall be composed of two teachers from

the curriculum council representing each level (elementary, middle school and high school) elected by the curriculum council, the A.C.T.A. vice-president or, if unavailable, some other person appointed by the A.C.T.A. president, and three administrators appointed by the superintendent's cabinet.

The in-service committee will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive in-service program for the teaching personnel in the district.

IBA School Site Councils IBA A site council shall be established in each building in the district. Each council shall be responsible for providing advice and counsel for evaluating state, school district and school site performance goals and objectives and in recommending methods which may be employed at the school site to meet these goals and objectives. The membership of each council shall include, at a minimum, the building principal and representatives of: Teachers and other school personnel, parents of pupils attending the school, the business community and community leaders. IBA-R School Site Councils IBA-R The principal in each building shall submit suggested names of individuals to be named to a council for the board's consideration. The board shall appoint the site councils. Each council shall study the school's internal and external environment, including but not limited to:

Student learning outcomes using state and local testing information; Student behavior patterns; Effective instructional practices used in the schools; School climate and student attitude towards instruction; Parent and community involvement and attitudes; and Staff development programs and their relationship to student learning.

Working with other education groups, each council may help develop and evaluate school improvement plans which contain the following components:

A plan for school improvement; Improvement plan outcomes based on school profile data; Evaluation methods to determine progress towards outcomes; Methods to report progress to the board, the public and the State Board as required; and A monitoring system which shall establish, subject to board approval, when, where and the minimum number of meetings that are to be held.

Each council shall submit a report to the board at least one time a year. Adopted: 12/14/92 Revised: 9/22/14

ICA Pilot Projects ICA The board encourages the use of pilot projects before any new instructional technique is implemented on a district-wide basis. For the purpose of this policy, pilot project means any research or experimentation program or project designed to explore or develop new, unproven teaching methods or techniques. All instructional materials, including teachers’ manuals, films, tapes or any other supplementary instructional material which will be sued in connection with a pilot project shall be available for inspection by parents or guardians of the students engaged in the program or project. Student Surveys Except as provided in board policy IDEA with regard to surveys about a student’s or the student’s parents’ or guardians’ personal beliefs or practices on issues such as sex, family life, morality, or religion, any instrument designed to survey students, either by district staff or by an outside agency or individual, shall be made available for inspection by parents or guardians before the survey is administered. (See IDAE) Pilot Project Evaluation Before any pilot project proposal is submitted to the board for approval, an evaluation format shall be developed and included with the pilot project. (See IJ; JR et seq.) Approved : 9/8/03 Revised: 9/22/14

IDA Basic Program IDA The board will consider the basic program of the district and if approved, said program will constitute the basic curriculum of the district. Handbooks outlining any course held in the district must be approved by the board in advance of the school year in which the courses are to become operative. Said handbooks when approved will become a part of these policies and rules by reference. Goals and Objectives The district's goals and curricular objectives are on file in the district office and available for inspection as required by current law. Drug Education All the district's students shall be made aware of the legal, social and health consequences of drug and alcohol use. Students shall be instructed on effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol. Students shall also be informed that the use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is both wrong and harmful. The board has adopted a comprehensive drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program as part of the district's curriculum. The curriculum is age-appropriate and developmentally based to reach students at all ages and levels of education within the district. The first time a student voluntarily seeks assistance, advice or counseling from school personnel regarding drugs or drug abuse the student will not be disciplined by school authorities. Revised/Approved: August 27, 1990 Work-Study Programs The board believes that work-study programs are worthwhile and encourages the certified staff and administration to cooperate with students and members of the business community who request to participate in such a program. Homebound Instruction It is the responsibility of the district to educate all school-age children who are located within the district. Therefore, if a child is unable to attend school because of lengthy illness or other causes, the Special Education Act permits the parents to request homebound instruction. Cocurricular Activities The board encourages the development of cocurricular activities compatible with these policies.

Any student who does not wish to participate in any required school sponsored activity must file a written statement with the principal requesting that the student not be required to participate in the activity. The written statement must be signed by one of the student's parents and must explain the reason(s) why the student should be exempt from participating in the activity. Co-curricular activities which are controlled by KSHSAA rules and regulations are intended for those students who are enrolled in the associated courses such as Music, Forensics, and Debate. No accommodation will be made for students who wish to participate in the competitive component of any such activity unless they are concurrently enrolled in the course(s) associated with the competition.

First Reading February 8, 1999 Second Reading March 8, 1999

Eligibility Policy A student must make progress toward academic goals to remain eligible for extracurricular activities. Any student who wishes to represent the district in athletics, public performances, class offices, or student government should meet certain academic standards. Those standards are:

1. A student must pass five subjects of unit weight in the previous semester; and 2. Be enrolled in five subjects of unit weight during the present semester.

Academic eligibility shall be reviewed to determine eligibility each semester by the activities director. The following criteria shall be used to determine the groups and individuals to be covered by these eligibility standards:

1. Any athlete or member of a group that competes in competition against outside groups;

2. Any group that represents the district in performance before the general public; and

3. Any class officer, student council officer, or class representative. All students covered by these Eligibility Standards shall be checked at each progress report period (4-1/2 weeks) and nine-week grading period by all coaches or sponsors of the activity. A list of progress reports of nine weeks failures shall be kept in the activities director's office and each coach or sponsor shall be required to check eligibility for their sport or activity and sign that the list has been checked. Each coach or sponsor shall counsel those students in their activity that are in jeopardy or have failing grades. A weekly check shall be maintained on those participants with failing grades by the coach or sponsor on a form devised by the activities director. These participants shall be advised that improvements are necessary if they are to continue to participate, hold office, or represent students in their school.

Grade Point Average The grade point average shall be computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the number of subjects taken. Points shall be computed on the following basis: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0, Incomplete = O. When an incomplete grade is changed, the grade point average shall be computed. "Incomplete" is not a passing grade. Plus and minus marks shall be ignored in computing the grade point average.

IDACA Special Education Services IDACA In accordance with the provisions of Federal and state law, it is the policy of this district to provide a free appropriate public education for every exceptional child (as defined by K.S.A. 72-962) who is a resident of this district or attends a private or parochial school located in this district. Special education services are provided for such children, including individual educational programs offered in the least restrictive environment. Child Find, Identification, and Eligibility The district shall coordinate and maintain a system which schedules and structures available services for pupils whoa re referred to determine eligibility for special education services in accordance with procedural processes established in Federal and state law. Actions and Due Process for Students Parental involvement and cooperation is important to the success of these educational programs. In order to encourage the involvement and cooperation of parents in special services and to safeguard the rights of exceptional children to a free appropriate public education, the board utilizes and refers parents to the “Procedural Safeguards in Parent Rights in Special Education” published by the Kansas State Department of Education. In the provision of special education and related services, the district will implement all Federal and Kansas statutes, rules, and regulations. Approved: 9/22/14

IDACB Section 504 Accommodations for Students IDACB In accordance with the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the district is committed to providing students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in and benefit from its programs and activities. Accordingly, the district will make reasonable modifications to its programs and activities to accommodate otherwise qualified students with disabilities, unless such modifications would impose an undue burden on the operation of the particular program or activity or would fundamentally alter the nature or purpose of the program or activity. No district board member, employee, or contractor shall retaliate against any person because of his or her exercise of rights under Section 504. Approved: 9/22/14

IDAD Title I Programs IDAD The board shall ensure the district’s Title I programs operate in accordance with federal laws and conditions. The superintendent is responsible for administering the district’s Title I Programs; assessing the educational needs of all students, particularly the needs of educationally disadvantaged children; developing appropriate communication channels between all parties; developing in-service training for parents and staff; and developing appropriate evaluation procedures. Annual Parent Meeting The board shall designate at least one meeting date each year for the purpose of providing parent of Title I students an opportunity to meet with school personnel in order to participate in the design and implementation of the Title I program. September 8, 2003

IDAD-Regulation-Title I Programs

Regulation – Title I

Parental Involvement Encouraged Parent shall receive information about the Title I program, the curriculum, academic assessments, and required proficiency levels, and their right to request additional meetings. All parents of Title I students shall be invited to the meetings. The board shall strongly encourage parental involvement in the district’s Title I program. Included in these efforts shall be: activities that will educate parents regarding the intellectual and developmental needs of their children at all age levels including: Assistance in understanding.

o State academic content and achievement standards; o How to monitor their child’s progress; and o Title I regulations.

Activities that include promoting cooperation between the district and other agencies or school/community groups (such as parent-teacher groups, Head Start, Parents as Teachers, etc.) to furnish learning opportunities and disseminate information regarding parenting skills and child/adolescent development. Implementing strategies to involve parents in the educational process, including: Joint development of a school-parent compact that outlines the shared responsibilities of the school and the parent for high student achievement by:

o Keeping families informed of opportunities for involvement and encouraging participation in various programs.

o Providing access to educational resources for parents/families to use together with their children.

o Keeping families informed of the objectives of district educational programs as well as of their child’s participation and progress within these programs.

o Allowing parents reasonable access to staff who work with their children. o Providing professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to

enhance their understanding of effective parent involvement strategies. o Promoting activities, which emphasize the importance of parent-school

communication. Activities to Enable Parental Participation The district shall enable families to participate in the education of their children through a variety of roles. For example, family members shall be given opportunities to:

o Provide input into district policies that affect Title I programs and their children. o Understand and participate in school improvement efforts.

o Volunteer time within classrooms and school programs. o Perform regular evaluations of parent involvement at each school and at the district level. o Provide access, upon request, to any instructional material used as part of the educational

curriculum. o Provide information in a language understandable to parents, if practical.

Scheduling for Parents’ Convenience The district shall, to the extent possible, schedule activities for parent involvement at times and places accessible to parents of Title I students and provide information in a format and language the parents understand. Annual Evaluation The district shall conduct, with involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the contents and effectiveness of the parental involvement policy IDAD. The district shall use the finding of the evaluation to design strategies for more effective parental involvement and to revise, if necessary, the policy IDAD. Adopted/approved by board of education September 8, 2003

IDAE Student Privacy Policy (See BCBK, ICA, ICAA, II, and JR et. seq.) IDAE The superintendent, the board and staff shall protect the right of privacy of students and their families in connection with any surveys or physical examinations conducted, assisted or authorized by the board or administration. The district shall provide parents notice of their rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment and the Student Data Privacy Act,, at the beginning of each school year, and at any other time the school district policies in the area substantially changed. S tuden t Da ta Res t r i c t ions Any s tuden t da ta submi t t ed to o r ma in ta ined in a s t a t ewide long i tud ina l s tuden t da ta sys tem sha l l on ly be d i sc losed in accordance wi th the S tuden t Da ta P r ivacy Ac t . D i sc losure o f a l l o the r s tuden t da ta o r s tuden t r ecord in fo rmat ion main ta ined i s governed by the Fami ly Educa t iona l R igh t s and Pr ivacy Ac t ( “FERPA”) . Annua l wr i t t en no t i ce p resen ted to pa ren t s and l ega l guard ians o f d i s t r i c t s tuden t s sha l l : 1 ) r equ i re pa ren t o r guard ian’s s igna tu re ; and 2 ) sha l l s t a t e s tuden t da ta submi t t ed to o r ma in ta ined in a s t a t ewide long i tud ina l da ta sys tem on ly be d i sc losed as fo l lows . S tuden t da ta may be d i sc losed to :

• The au thor ized pe r sonne l o f an educa t iona l agency o r the s t a t e board o f r egen t s who requ i re d i sc losures to pe r fo rm ass igned du t i e s ; and • The s tuden t and the pa ren t o r l ega l guard ian o f the s tuden t , p rov ided the da ta pe r t a ins so le ly to the s tuden t .

S tuden t da ta may be d i sc losed to au thor ized pe r sonne l o f any s t a t e agency , o r to a se rv ice p rov ide r o f a s t a t e agency , educa t iona l agency , o r schoo l pe r fo rming ins t ruc t ion , a s sessment , o r long i tud ina l r epor t ing , p rov ided a da ta - sha r ing agreement be tween the educa t iona l agency and o the r s t a t e agency o r se rv ice p rov ide r p rov ides the fo l lowing :

• purpose , scope and dura t ion o f the da ta - sha r ing agreement ; • r ec ip ien t o f s tuden t da ta use such in fo rmat ion so le ly fo r the purposes spec i f i ed in ag reement ; • r ec ip ien t sha l l comply wi th da ta access , use , and secur i ty r e s t r i c t ions spec i f i ca l ly desc r ibed in ag reement ; and • s tuden t da ta sha l l be des t royed when no longer necessa ry fo r purposes o f the da ta - sha r ing agreement o r upon exp i ra t ion o f the agreement , whichever occurs f i r s t . *A se rv ice p rov ide r engaged to pe r fo rm a func t ion o f ins t ruc t ion may be a l lowed to r e t a in s tuden t t r ansc r ip t s a s r equ i red by app l i cab le l aws and ru les and regu la t ions . Des t ruc t ion sha l l comply wi th

the NISTSP800-88 s t andards o f da ta des t ruc t ion .

Un less an adu l t s tuden t o r pa ren t o r guard ian o f a minor s tuden t p rov ides wr i t t en consen t to d i sc lose pe r sona l ly iden t i f i ab le s tuden t da ta , s tuden t da ta may on ly be d i sc losed to a governmenta l en t i ty no t spec i f i ed above o r any pub l i c o r p r iva te aud i t and eva lua t ion o r r e sea rch o rgan iza t ion i f the da ta i s aggrega te da ta . “Aggrega te da ta” means da ta co l l ec ted o r r epor ted a t the g roup , cohor t , o r ins t i tu t iona l l eve l and which con ta ins no pe r sona l ly iden t i f i ab le s tuden t da ta . The d i s t r i c t may d i sc lose :

• Studen t d i rec to ry in fo rmat ion when necessa ry and the s tuden t ’ s pa ren t o r l ega l guard ian has consen ted in wr i t ing ; • di rec to ry in fo rmat ion to an enhancement vendor p rov id ing pho tography se rv ices , c l a s s r ing se rv ices , yea rbook pub l i sh ing se rv ices , memorab i l i a se rv ices , o r s imi la r se rv ices ; • any in fo rmat ion requ i r ing d i sc losure pursuan t to s t a t e s t a tu tes ; • s tuden t da ta pursuan t to any l awfu l subpoena o r cour t o rde r d i rec t ing such d i sc losure ; and • s tuden t da ta to a pub l i c o r p r iva te pos t secondary educa t iona l ins t i tu t ion fo r purposes o f app l i ca t ion o r admiss ion o f a s tuden t to such pos t secondary educa t iona l ins t i tu t ion wi th the s tuden t ’ s wr i t t en consen t .

S tuden t Da ta Secur i ty Breach I f the re i s a secur i ty b reach o r unau thor ized d i sc losure o f s tuden t da ta o r pe r sona l ly iden t i f i ab le in fo rmat ion o f any s tuden t submi t t ed to o r ma in ta ined on a s t a t ewide s tuden t long i tud ina l da ta sys tem, each a f fec ted s tuden t o r the pa ren t o r l ega l guard ian o f the s tuden t , i f a minor , sha l l be immedia te ly no t i f i ed , and an inves t iga t ion in to the causes and consequences o f the b reach o r unau thor ized d i sc losure wi l l be conduc ted . B iomet r i c Da ta The d i s t r i c t sha l l no t co l l ec t b iomet r i c da ta f rom a s tuden t o r use any dev ice o r mechan i sm to assess a s tuden t ’ s phys io log ica l o r emot iona l s t a t e , un less the adu l t s tuden t o r the pa ren t o r l ega l guard ian o f the minor s tuden t consen t s in wr i t ing . “Biomet r i c da ta” inc ludes measurab le b io log ica l o r behav io ra l cha rac te r i s t i c s tha t can be used fo r au tomated recogn i t ion o f an ind iv idua l , such as f ingerpr in t s , r e t ina and i r i s pa t t e rns , vo icepr in t s , DNA sequence , f ac ia l cha rac te r i s t i c s , and handwr i t ing .

No th ing in th i s po l i cy sha l l p roh ib i t the co l l ec t ion o f aud io vo ice record ings , f ac ia l express ion in fo rmat ion , and s tuden t handwr i t ing fo r :

• prov i s ion o f counse l ing o r psycho log ica l se rv ices , • conduc t ing s tuden t th rea t a s sessments , • comple t ing s tuden t d i sc ip l ina ry inves t iga t ions o r hea r ings , o r • conduc t ing ch i ld abuse inves t iga t ions .

Se lec t S tuden t Surveys No t e s t , ques t ionna i re , su rvey , o r examina t ion con ta in ing any ques t ions abou t a s tuden t ’ s o r the s tuden t ’ s pa ren t s ’ o r guard ians ’ pe r sona l be l i e f s o r p rac t i ces on i s sues such as sex , f ami ly l i f e , mora l i ty , o r r e l ig ion sha l l be admin i s t e red to any s tuden t un less :

• the pa ren t o r guard ian i s no t i f i ed in wr i t ing ; and • the pa ren t o r guard ian o f the s tuden t g ives wr i t t en pe rmiss ion fo r the s tuden t to pa r t i c ipa te .

No th ing sha l l p roh ib i t schoo l counse lo r s f rom prov id ing counse l ing se rv ices , inc lud ing the admin i s t r a t ion o f t e s t s and fo rms as pa r t o f s tuden t counse l ing se rv ices . Any in fo rmat ion ob ta ined th rough such t e s t s o r counse l ing se rv ices sha l l no t be s to red on any pe r sona l mobi le e l ec t ron ic dev ice which i s no t owned by the schoo l d i s t r i c t . S to rage o f such in fo rmat ion on pe r sona l l ap tops , t ab le t s , phones , f l a sh d r ives , ex te rna l ha rd d r ives , o r v i r tua l se rve r s no t owned by the d i s t r i c t i s p roh ib i t ed . S tuden t s may be ques t ioned :

• in the p rov i s ion o f psycho log ica l se rv ices , • conduc t ing o f s tuden t th rea t a s sessments , • comple t ing s tuden t d i sc ip l ina ry inves t iga t ions o r hea r ings , o r • conduc t ing ch i ld abuse inves t iga t ions .

Co l l ec t ion o f such in fo rmat ion in these l imi ted c i rcumstances i s pe rmi t t ed wi thou t p r io r wr i t t en consen t o f the pa ren t , gua rd ian , o r adu l t s tuden t .

Approved : 7 /03 ; 6 /04 ; 4 /07 ; 9 /22

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment: Regulation USD 470

Surveys: Parental Inspection Rights Parents shall have the right to inspect any survey created by a third party before it is administered or distributed to students in the school. Prior to distribution, parents shall have the right to inspect any survey that seeks information about: political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent; mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family; sex behavior or attitudes; illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships; legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; religious practices, affiliations, beliefs of the student or student’s parent; or income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program). Written Permission Required If such survey is funded in whole or in part by federal funds, a survey that seeks this information shall not be administered without the express written consent of the parent. If the survey is not federally funded, parents must be given direct notification of the survey, through U.S. mail or e-mail, and provided with an opportunity to opt their child out of the survey. If the survey is part of the curriculum, parents shall have the right to inspect any instructional materials used in conjunction with the survey. Physical Examinations Prior to the administration of any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is required a s a condition of attendance, administered by the school, scheduled by the school in advance and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student, the school shall provide parents with notice of the activity and provide parents with an opportunity to opt their child out of the activity. This requirement does no apply to routine dental, hearing and vision screenings required under Kansas law. Parental Rights: Marketing Information If the school collects, discloses or uses personal information from students for the purpose of marketing or selling that information, parents shall have a right to inspect any instrument used for the collection of such information before it is administered or distributed to students in school. Parents shall be provided with notice of such activities and provided with an opportunity to opt their child out of the activity. The requirements concerning activities involving the collection and disclosure of personal information from students for marketing purposes do not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected form students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing educational products or services for or to students or educational institutions, such as the following:

1. College or other postsecondary education recruitment, or military recruitment. 2. Book clubs, magazines, and programs providing access to low-cost literary products. 3. Curriculum and instructional materials used by elementary schools and secondary

schools. 4. Tests and assessments used by elementary schools and secondary schools to provide

cognitive, evaluative, diagnostic, clinical aptitude, or achievement information about students.

5. The sale by students of products or services to raise funds for school-related or education-related activities.

6. Student recognition programs.

Release of Information – FERPA Rights Unless the information collected from students is designated as directory information, no information gathered about students shall be released to third parties without the express written consent of the parent or eligible student. (See JRB) Approved September 8, 2003

IDC Extended/Alternative Educational Program IDC The board has made a strong commitment to provide a quality education for every student within the district. Ideally, every student should be able to complete their high school education within a four-year period. However, unforeseen situations and circumstances will arise that will prevent some students from achieving this goal. IDC-R Extended/Alternative Educational Program IDC-R To meet the needs of these special students, Arkansas City High School will provide an Extended/Alternative Education Program. This program is a highly "individualized program", and students will only be admitted after having undergone a thorough planning session with a building administrator and counselor. During this session, each student will help build an alternative educational plan (AEP) that will meet his need and which will allow him to complete his education in the shortest period of time. The Extended/Alternative Educational Program shall operate as a school within a school. Students who are admitted to this program shall enroll in those courses which are required for graduation and shall attend only that portion of the school day when those classes are scheduled to meet on the master schedule. All students admitted to the Extended/Alternative Educational Program shall be subject to the rules and regulations established for the operation of Arkansas City High School, and serious or repeated violations of those rules could result in dismissal from the program after an administrative review of the student's record. Since attendance is an integral part of any educational program, it is incumbent on the student to be in attendance on a regular basis. Any student who misses 15 days of class in any semester of the program will not receive credit for that class. Exceptions to this policy will require an administrative/counselor review hearing. Successful completion of any course within the Extended/Alternative Educational Program will require a student to satisfy the course and work requirements established by the course instructor. Students admitted to the Extended/Alternative Educational Program who are enrolled in 1, 2, or 3 classes will pay one-half of the district basic textbook rental fee plus any other charge approved for specific courses at ACHS. Students enrolled in 4 or more classes will pay the total district basic textbook rental fee plus any other charge approved for specific courses at ACHS. Criteria for admission to the Extended/Alternative Educational Program at Arkansas City High School are:

1 Prior to admission, a student must go through an administrator/counselor review and assist in the establishment of an individual Alternative Educational Plan that will lead toward the completion of graduation requirements at ACHS in the shortest possible period of time.

2. Any student who could graduate with or before their original graduating class cannot be admitted to the Extended/Alternative Educational Program.

3. Any second year senior who is short of credits for graduation is eligible for admission.

4. Any student whose original graduating class has graduated and who is still short of courses required for graduation is eligible for admission.

IDCE College Classes (See JBE) IDCE With parental permission, juniors and seniors who can complete graduation requirements as prescribed by the board are eligible to be released from school during the regular school day to attend classes at a Regent’s university, community college, technical college, vocational educational school or Washburn University. Concurrent Enrollment A student enrolled in grades 11 or 12, or a gifted child in grades 9 through 12 who has demonstrated the ability to benefit from participation in the regular curricula of eligible postsecondary education institutions, may apply to the principal for permission to enroll at an eligible postsecondary education institution. The district may enter into an agreement with the college for the purpose of allowing these students to receive dual credit. Approved September 2004 Revised: September 25, 2006

IDFA Activities IDFA Any district elementary or middle school that includes any of the grades six through nine may conduct athletic practice during the school day only a times when one or more elective academic courses or a study period is offered to students. District high school(s) shall not conduct athletic practice during the school day, and practice shall not be counted for credit or as a part of the school term. District schools shall neither offer credit for athletic practice nor count athletic practice as a physical education course. September 8, 2003

IE Instructional Arrangements IE Each building principal shall organize the building for instructional purposes in a manner compatible with these policies/rules generally and in cooperation with the superintendent. Class Size Student-teacher ratios in the district will be determined by class enrollment, teacher availability, budget limitations and facility utilization and shall not be subject to negotiations. Scheduling for Instruction Class schedules will be developed each year in accordance with the needs of the students and these policies generally. Student Schedules Students will be enrolled in classes which conform to the master class schedule. Independent Study The board advocates a program of independent study.

IF Instructional Resources IF The elected board of education, while retaining the final consideration in the adoption of all instructional resources to be used in the district, shall delegate to the superintendent of schools the authority and responsibility for selection of all print and nonprint materials. Responsibilities for actual selection shall rest with appropriate professionally trained personnel who shall discharge this obligation consistent with the board's adopted selection criteria and procedures. Selection procedures shall involve representatives of the professional staff directly affected by the selections, and persons qualified by preparation to aid in wise selection. Instructional materials are selected by the school district to implement, enrich and support the educational program for the student. Materials must serve both the breadth of the curriculum and the needs and interests of individual students. It is the obligation of the district to provide for a wide range of abilities and to respect the diversity of many different points of view. To this end, principles must be placed above personal opinion and reason above prejudice in the selection of materials of the highest quality and appropriateness. Textbook Selection and Adoption A "textbook" is defined as instructional material required for use by students in the presentation of approved curricular objectives. The selection of textbooks shall be carried on continuously in order to keep up with the great expansion of knowledge and rapid changes in our world today. Insofar as possible, all textbooks should present balanced views concerning the international, national and local issues and problems of our times. Textbooks should:

Provide materials to stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values and ethical standards; Provide materials that will help students develop abilities in critical thinking and reading; Provide materials that will develop and foster an appreciation of American cultural diversity and development; Provide an effective basic education for all students; and Allow sufficient flexibility for meeting the special needs of individuals and groups.

This process shall include a review of available material by instructional staff members (departmentally or by curriculum committee). The recommendations resulting from each review will be given thorough consideration.

Staff members involved in the selection of textbooks shall use the following criteria as a guide:

a. educational significance b. contribution of the material to board-approved curriculum as recorded in

departmental curriculum guides c. adaptability to district goals developed in planning for effective schools and

outcomes-based education d. favorable reviews found in standard selection sources e. favorable recommendations based on preview and examination of materials by

professional personnel f. reputation and significance of the author(s), producer and/or publisher g. validity, timeliness and appropriateness of material h. contribution the material makes to breadth of representative viewpoints on

controversial issues i. high degree of potential user appeal j. high artistic quality and/or literary style k. quality and variety of format 1. value commensurate with cost and/or need m. integrity

Recommendation for acquisition of textbooks for use in the district shall be a cooperative effort of the teacher(s) who will use the textbook, departmental chairmen and building principals. The director of curriculum and instruction may be consulted to resolve uncertainties. Any resident or employee of the district who objects to the final selection made by the board shall follow the procedures outlined in the board policy on Public Complaints about the Curriculum or Instructional Materials (IFBC-R). Revised: 3/23/92 IF-R Instructional Resources IF-R

Textbook Selection and Adoption

Selection of textbooks for use in the district shall be a cooperative effort of the teacher(s) who will use the textbook and the curriculum council.

Lost, Damaged or Destroyed Student Textbooks

All students may use texts on a rental basis. The cost to the student for a lost or destroyed text will depend on the number of years the text has been used. The law provides that a system of fines and penalties may be established for lost or damaged books. The administration of such a system is, of necessity, up to the judgment and discretion of the teacher and principal. (See JS-R for the schedule of rental fees, refunds and damages.)

Outdated and Old Textbooks

If old texts are still in fairly good condition, they will be kept as reference books. Worn out and defaced books will be destroyed or sold to a paper company if possible.

Student Purchase of Textbooks

Any or all texts may be purchased from the district at the full purchase price or at a prorated price because of condition or age.

Book Rental Requirements and Administration

A book usage record will be kept in all buildings for all students. The school name will be stamped in all books, and the books will be numbered. A record shall be kept showing the number of each book issued to each student. An inventory shall be kept of all rental books or sets of books.

IFBC Instructional Materials and Media Centers IFBC

Media Center Philosophy The philosophy of school library media centers is to facilitate and expedite the realization and attainment of a quality, optimum education by each student. The school library media program is the sum total of all learning activities involving library media, library media staff, administrators, teachers, and students to satisfy both individual and instructional purposes. Therefore, the school library media program functions as an integral part of the educational and administrative structure of the school in meeting the needs of students of differing abilities, backgrounds, and interests. Through flexible scheduling, teachers and students are provided prompt and efficient access to programs, personnel, facilities, collections, and community resources. The library media specialists, to coordinate a full library media program, must be participants in district and school committees for curriculum, instructional, and facility planning. The administrator, the teacher, and the library media specialist work as a team for the improvement of instruction through library media utilization which will instill habits for lifelong continuing education. IFBC-R Materials Selection IFBC-R Arkansas City USD 470 subscribes to the principles and philosophies established by the Kansas Association of School Librarians, the American Association of School Librarians and the American Library Association. This commitment to national professional standards includes endorsement of Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs, prepared by the American Association of School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Drawing from these sources, the materials selection policy is based on the following standards:

A. Materials shall be chosen to enrich and support the curriculum; consideration will be given to the many interests, abilities and maturity levels of the student body.

B. Libraries shall provide material that presents various points of view concerning the

problems and issues of our times: international, national and local. It is not the library's duty to compel or direct judgment of contemporary problems and their underlying principles.

C. Librarians shall review the materials selection process in order to meet the school

district's responsibilities to provide information and enlightenment. D. Librarians shall serve on curriculum committees in order to be familiar not only

with the present school curriculum but also with future plans and needs of the school community.

E. The selection of library materials shall be the responsibility of the library media

specialist. Recommendations or requests from teachers and administrators who are familiar with the courses of study and methods of teaching, and who know the

ability and maturity of the students, shall be gathered from staff. Recommendations and requests submitted no later than May 1st will receive certain consideration for purchase in the following fiscal year. For any material requested by this deadline but not purchased, the librarian will provide a written rationale within 30 days to the person making the request. In the event of conflict over the decision, resolution may be sought through the customary sequence of levels of appeal: to the principal, the director of curriculum, the superintendent and the board of education.

II. Policies of Selection:

A. The general criteria for books and other media that may be added to the collection by purchase may include: 1. Timeliness or permanent value 2. Supplementation or enrichment of the curriculum

3. Literary merit 4. Valid, accurate and objective content 5. Appropriateness for the age group being served 6. Recommendation for school use on one or more selection lists or aids

generally accepted statewide and/or nationally by school librarians (See "Suggested Selection Aid Sources" in the Library Media Center Policies & Procedures Manual, p. 37)

7. Recommendation by instructional or administrative staff 8. Of reasonable cost and within budget allowance

III. Gifts of Materials to the Library

A. Gifts may be accepted if they meet the criteria outlined in Section II of the Library

Policies and Procedures Selection Policy and if they are made in accordance with board of education policy (sections GAJ, DFK, KH, JL).

IV. Procedure for Handling Challenged or Questioned materials:

A. An Intellectual Freedom Incident Report file is to be maintained at the central office.

A librarian, teacher, principal or other staff member who deals with an informal challenge shall provide a brief, written report. For formally challenged materials, the file shall contain copies of the Request for Reconsideration of Materials, the final Committee Report, the Kansas Library Association Intellectual Freedom Incident

Report, the American Library Association Censorship Database Form and any other pertinent documents. B. It is the policy of the board to resolve all complaints regarding the district at the

lowest possible administrative level. C. Any citizen or employee of the school district may register a complaint regarding

materials. These concerns will be discussed initially with the building principal and the teacher or librarian who has provided the material. In the case of required material, for informal resolution of the complaint, the teacher and/or the principal may consider the option of an alternative assignment.

D. Should the issue remain unresolved, a formal challenge may be initiated. A

"Request for Reconsideration of Materials" form is available in the superintendent's office for this purpose. 1. The completed form must provide specific information as to author, title and

publisher, and must identify segments and characteristics of the material to which objection is being made.

2. The form must be signed and identification given which will allow proper

reply to be made. 3. If a "Request for Reconsideration" form is filed with the superintendent's

office, alternative material must be provided to the child of the complainant. With that exception, the challenged material will remain in use pending completion of the reconsideration process.

E. The board of education, through the administration, will appoint a committee to

reevaluate the materials being questioned.

1. The committee shall consist of an uneven number of teacher representatives from the elementary, middle and senior high school levels, a librarian, an administrator and others deemed appropriate. No committee member may be directly involved with the challenged material or have final responsibility for its resolution.

2. The complainant(s) who questioned the materials shall have the opportunity to

meet with the reevaluating committee. 3. Within 30 school days from the date a "Request for Reconsideration" form is

filed, the above committee shall render a decision by majority vote, and will submit a written report to the superintendent of schools, the complainant, the respective teacher or librarian and the principal. The complainant may appeal the decision to the board of education through written notice to the office of

the superintendent. The judgment of the committee will prevail until a final resolution is determined by the board of education.

Revised: 5/24/93

IFBH Resource Speakers (Cf. IKB) IFBH The freedom to learn is no less desirable than other freedoms found in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. One goal of education is to prepare students to participate constructively in a democratic and pluralistic society; therefore, it is important that students develop an appreciation of different ideas and different people. It is also important that they develop judgment and an ability to discern the difference between fact and opinion and to weigh arguments, slogans and appeals. Books, films and other media are valuable for giving students exposure to many differing ideas; but for effective learning, it is also useful to invite appropriate persons not on the staff to speak to, or meet with, groups of students as part of the educational process. No overall standard can be established which will automatically separate and exclude a person whose views or manner of presentation may actually obstruct the educational process or jeopardize the health and safety of students or staff. However, in an effort to uphold the students' freedom to learn while also recognizing obligations which the exercise of this freedom entails, the board does establish guidelines, found in IFBH-R, that govern the selection of resource speakers to be used in any attendance center in the district. IFBH-R Resource Speakers (Cf. IKB) IFBH-R The teacher/sponsor and school building administrator are expected to exercise judgment and to investigate fully those who are being considered as resource speakers in the district. Teachers/sponsors should encourage the use of resource persons representing various points of view in order to help students gain a more comprehensive understanding of any topic. The ideas presented and the resource person invited to present them shall have a demonstrable relation to the curricular or extracurricular activity in which the participating students are involved. Prior to appearance or participation, the resource speaker shall be given a copy of this policy and rules, and each speaker shall agree to abide by these regulations: Profanity, vulgarity and lewd comments are prohibited; Any language that calls for a student strike, may incite a riot or may otherwise influence students to behave in an unlawful manner is prohibited; and Smoking is not permitted while speaking or consulting with students. The teacher/sponsor or any member of the school administration responsible for inviting the resource speaker has the right and duty to interrupt or suspend any proceedings if the resource speaker, by his conduct, is judged to have disregarded the agreement to abide by these regulations.

IFC Community Resources IFC The board encourages the utilization of community resources in the instructional program of the school. Use of Community Resource Persons The use of community resource personnel is encouraged where a legitimate educational objective may be advanced. School Volunteers (Cf. KFD) The use of school volunteers is encouraged whenever a legitimate educational objective may be advanced.

IFCB Field Trips and Excursions (Also KFB) IFCB Field trips and excursions are encouraged when a reasonable educational objective can be established. IFCB-R Field Trips and Excursions IFCB-R A field trip or excursion includes any approved school travel, related to curricular or extracurricular activities, which requires a student to be away from his assigned attendance center before, during, or after school hours. Each individual field trips or excursion must be approved in advance by the building principal. Second or subsequent, field trips or excursions of the same nature must also receive approval in advance from the building principal. All other field trips or excursions, including international travel, must be approved by the superintendent and the board. During the school day, district employees shall not participate in the promotion or operation of any unapproved field trip, excursion, or other alleged educational travel. District personnel who, without proper approval, participate in any manner in field trips, excursions, or other alleged educational travel involving students of this district do so with the knowledge that they are acting as private citizens and not as employees of the district. They shall not use labels, names, or other marks identifying themselves or their group as being associated with the district.

IG Guidance Program (Cf. JE) IG The guidance program shall be organized to meet the needs, interests and abilities of all individual students each with their own particular, capabilities, aptitudes and personalities. The counselor shall perform guidance services within the guidelines of district philosophy, job description and established policies of the board.

IHA Grading System IHA A consistent grading policy will be used throughout the district. The policy relates only to the relationship between number and letter grades with the teaching staff retaining discretion in the determination of other grading practices including scaling and rounding of grades. The scale is as follows: A = 90% and above; B = 80 to 89%; C = 70 to 79%; D = 60 to 69%; F = <60%. Adopted March 13, 1995 IHB Student Homework IHB The use of homework as a means to discipline students is prohibited. Homework shall be assigned on a need basis and shall never exceed a student’s capacity to independently complete within a reasonable time.

IHE Promotion and Retention (Also JFB) IHE The board acknowledges that the awarding of marks and decisions relative to promotion or retention of children is a serious responsibility of teachers. It is the board's policy to support its staff in this professional duty. The board feels that the staff can be depended upon to make all such decisions in the best interest of children. However, the board considers it very important to good public relations that parents be consulted and well informed at an early date where retention is advisable.

IHEA Make-Up Opportunities (CF. JBD, JDD) IHEA All teachers will supply make-up work assignments when requested by the student or parents. The district reserves the right to determine whether or not credit will be granted for make-up work resulting from unexcused absences or absences due to suspension or expulsion. After consultation with the appropriate teachers, the building principal will make such a determination subject to possible review by the superintendent.

IHF Graduation Requirements (Cf. JFC) IHF The board may adopt graduation requirements beyond the minimums set forth by the State Board of Education.

IHFA Alternative Graduation for Exceptional Students IHFA Each exceptional student shall be eligible for graduation from high school upon completion of State Board requirements, as prescribed in S.B.R. 91-31-12(h), and shall receive the same graduation recognition and diploma as nonexceptional students. K.A.R. 91-12-32(a) Procedures to ensure that the Cowley County Special Services Cooperative and corresponding member districts develop and maintain an alternative graduation requirement policy for special education programs shall include that:

a. The requirements shall be included in the LEA's local comprehensive plan. State approval of the alternative graduation requirements policy shall be given by approval of the local comprehensive plan. K.A.R. 91-12-32(b)

b. Each alternative graduation requirements policy shall include at least one-half unit of American history and one-half unit of American government, including the Constitution of the United States as required by K.S.A. 72-1103. These units (curriculum) may be adapted to meet the needs of given exceptional students. Note: Any additional requirements of the board of education that increase the number of units of credit required for graduation shall apply to those students who will be in the ninth grade class the following year. K.A.R. 91-12-32(c)

c. The program required to meet approved alternative graduation requirements shall be specified in the student records on file for each exceptional student during the school year in which the student is enrolled in the ninth grade or its equivalent. K.A.R. 91-12-32(d)

d. Procedures for ensuring that progress towards graduation shall be annually monitored and recorded on an official transcript of credits. K.A.R. 91-12-32(e)

Procedural guidelines have been established and can be obtained by contacting the appropriate building principal within the district.

Adopted 1/11/93

IHG Test-out for Gifted Students IHG Pursuant to K.A.R. 91-12-52(b) identified gifted students shall be permitted to test-out and receive credit for required or prerequisite courses, or both, at all grade levels if so specified in that student's individualized education program (I.E.P.). Procedural guidelines have been established and can be obtained by contacting the appropriate building principal within the district.

Adopted: 1/11/93

II Educational Testing Program (Cf. JR et seq.) The district educational testing program shall consist of multiple assessments. These assessments shall include, as a minimum, classroom subject matter tests, district group achievement tests, criterion-referenced tests and state required tests. Test Integrity The board requires all licensed staff members to protect the integrity of the student assessment process. Honest administration of the test and accurate reporting of student achievement to the board, the community and the state of Kansas is necessary to maintain accountability measures. All students and staff are required to maintain a high level of integrity in the administration and completion of student assessments. Reporting Test Results Each building principal in cooperation with the guidance staff shall schedule individual and group testing at times which will not disrupt the educational decorum of the school. Use and Dissemination of Test Results (Cf. JR et seq.) The superintendent shall report annually in writing to the board the results of the district’s academic achievement testing program. State required test results shall be disaggregated as required by current regulation and shall be reported annually to the board, parents, district patrons and the State Board of Education. Under no circumstances will the results of any individual or group tests as defined in these policies be given to unauthorized persons. Adopted: September 25, 2006

IIBG Computer Use (See GAA and JCDA) IIBG Use of District Computers/Privacy Rights Computer systems are for educational, professional and limited, appropriate personal use which does not interfere with professional responsibilities or the educational process. All information created by staff shall be considered district property and shall be subject to announced monitoring by district administrators. The district retains the right to discipline any student per the discipline handbook, up to and including expulsion and any employee per the negotiated agreement, up to and including termination, for violations of this policy.

Copyright (See ECH) Software acquired by staff using either district or personal funds, and installed on district computers, must comply with copyright laws. Proof of purchase (copy or original) must be filed in the district office. Installation No software, including freeware or shareware, may be installed on any district computer until cleared by the network administrator. The administrator will verify the compatibility of the software with existing software and hardware, and prescribe installation and de-installation procedures. Program files must have the Superintendent’s approval to be installed on any district server or computer. Students shall not install software on district computers or computer systems. Hardware Staff shall not install unapproved hardware on district computers, or make changes to software settings that support district hardware. Audits The administration may conduct periodic audits of software installed on district equipment to verify legitimate use. Privacy rights Employees and/or students shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail or other official communication systems. Any e-mail or computer applications or information in district computers or computer systems is subject to monitoring by the administration. Ownership of Employee Computer Materials Computer materials or devices created as part of any assigned district responsibility or classroom activity undertaken on school time shall be the property of the board. Approved: KASB recommendation – 9/97; 9/00; 7/02; 5/03 IIBG-R Acceptable Use of Technology IIBG-R

1. By employees A. USD 470 supports employee use of advanced technology including computers, computer networks, the Internet, electronic mail, and other online services that facilitate access to information, resource sharing, research, collaborative learning, communications and integrated technology instruction. The use of district computers, computer networks, the Internet, or other online services accessed through district resources shall be in support of education and research consistent with the district's educational objectives. Limited, appropriate personal use of computer technology resources is permitted if it does not interfere with professional responsibilities or the educational process. The district encourages employees to learn to use computer technology and appropriately apply its use to complete tasks associated with their job positions and assignments. B. Employees shall be responsible for displaying appropriate behavior and maintaining a productive learning environment when using district computers, computer networks, the Internet and other online services. Use of district computer technology must comply with the district and school rules for appropriate use, the rules established by other network or computing resources used, and local, state and federal statute, including copyright law. Use for commercial activities is generally not acceptable. Use for commercial product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited. (See GAHB-R) C. Teachers, administrators, and others who make decisions regarding student access and use of the Internet shall, in making such decisions, at all times consider the district's stated educational mission and the student Acceptable Use policy. To the extent possible and appropriate, students’ use of the Internet shall be structured in ways that encourage access to those resources that have been evaluated prior to use. District staff shall supervise students utilizing district-provided Internet access. The wishes of any parent or guardian wanting to prohibit usage of the Internet by his/her child shall be supported and respected. D. Employees shall communicate with telecommunication tools in a professional manner consistent with district policies and state and federal statute. Electronic mail and telecommunications shall not be improperly used to disclose confidential information about district employees or to disclose information from student education records in violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. / 1232g, as amended, and its interpretive regulations, 34 C.F.R./99.1, et seq. This restriction shall not apply to the district’s student information system or other district administrative software that is used by authorized staff members in a manner that complies with FERPA and its interpretive regulations. E. Users are governed by the security and safety regulations established by the district and its Internet access provider. Users are responsible for the use of their system accounts and for protecting their passwords. No employee will use another individual’s account without written permission or reveal personal information online about themselves or any other district staff or students.

F. Activities and communication on the district network are not private. Network administrators, teachers, and other appropriate district staff may review directories, files and communications from time to time to prevent misuse and to perform system maintenance. District administrators or their designees may delete files that are not kept to a manageable storage level or are deemed inappropriate. G. The use of the district’s computer technology resources is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use may result in cancellation of those privileges. USD 470 reserves the right to deny, revoke, suspend, or close any user account at any time, based upon its determination of inappropriate use by the account holder or user. Inappropriate use may also result in disciplinary or legal action per the negotiated agreement. If permitted by law, inappropriate use may result in an assessment of the cost of damages to hardware/software.

H. Content found on Internet resources may contain defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or illegal material. USD 470 does not condone the use of such information and will not knowingly permit usage in the school environment. Internet sites that are considered obscene, as defined in section 1460 of title 18, United States Code, child pornography, as defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States Code, or harmful to minors as defined in Kansas law (K.S.A. 21-4301) are inappropriate under any circumstances and access to those sites is restricted. Such restriction will be partially accomplished using a technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access. I. The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the access it is providing. The district will not be responsible for any damages suffered. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, nondeliveries, misdeliveries, system maintenance, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or user errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user's risk. The district denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information. J. Any statement of personal belief found on district computer technology resources is implicitly understood to be representative of the author’s individual point of view, and not that of USD 470, its employees, or the participating school. No representations to the contrary shall be published without written approval from the superintendent or his designee. K. Vandalism will result in cancellation of user privileges and disciplinary action per the negotiated agreement. If permitted by law, inappropriate use may result in an assessment of the cost of damages to hardware/software. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy equipment and/or data of anyone connected to the network. This includes, but it not limited to, uploading, creating or transmitting computer viruses. L. The following standards are used as a general structure for staff/faculty member access to electronic sources.

Staff and faculty members are allowed to have a network user account created for their use. This type of account is accompanied by an addition of private storage directory for staff/faculty work and a personal electronic mail account. This account is made strictly for that member’s own use. The account name is linked directly to that staff/faculty member for logging purposes on the network. The district Technology Coordinator strictly prohibits any use of this account by another student or staff/faculty member. Procedures are in place that will require the member to change passwords up to three times per year. The staff/faculty member also will be given the ability to change his/her password at any given time. These staff/faculty members are allowed to have independent access to the Internet at work and are expected to abide by the normal rules of appropriateness.

M. Prior to use of school computers, computer networks, the Internet, and other online services accessed through district resources, each employee shall sign an Employee Access Contract, specifying awareness of the restrictions of the district’s employee Acceptable Use Policy.

2. By students A. USD 470 supports the use of advanced technology and increased access to learning opportunities by all students. The goal of the district in providing access to computers, computer networks, Internet resources, electronic mail and other online services for students is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing and communications, and improving access to information. The use of district computers, networks, the Internet, or other online services accessed through district resources shall be in support of education and research consistent with the district's educational objectives. Limited, appropriate personal use of computer technology resources is permitted if it does not interfere with student responsibilities or the educational process.

B. Students are responsible for good behavior and appropriate communication on computers, networks, the Internet, or other online services just as they are in a classroom or on school property. General school rules for behavior and communication apply. Use of district computer technology must comply with the district and school rules for appropriate use as outlined in board policies, school handbooks, the rules established by other network or computing resources used, and local, state and federal statutes. Use for commercial activities is generally not acceptable. Use for commercial product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited. C. Users are governed by the security and safety regulations established by the district and its Internet access provider. Users are responsible for the use of their system accounts and for protecting their passwords. No student will use another individual’s account or reveal personal information online about themselves or any other district staff or students. D. Activities and communication on the district network are not private. Network administrators, teachers, and other appropriate district staff may review and/or delete student files and student communications from time to time to prevent misuse and to ensure students are using the system responsibly and in compliance with laws and district policies. E. The use of the district’s computer technology resources is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use may result in cancellation of those privileges. USD 470 reserves the right to deny, revoke, suspend, or close any user account at any time, based upon its determination of inappropriate use by the account holder or user. Inappropriate use may also result in disciplinary or legal action including, but not limited to, suspension or expulsion from school per the district discipline handbook and/or criminal prosecution under appropriate local, state and federal laws; and assessment of the cost of damages to hardware/software. Any student identified as a security risk or having a history of inappropriate use with other computer systems may be denied access. F. Content found on Internet resources may contain defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive or illegal material. USD 470 does not condone the use of such information and will not knowingly permit usage in the school environment. The district reserves the right to restrict access to resources that do not meet district informational, instructional and educational outcomes. Internet sites that are considered obscene, as defined in section 1460 of title 18, United States Code, child pornography, as defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States Code, or harmful to minors as defined in Kansas law (K.S.A. 21-4301) are inappropriate under any circumstances and access to those sites is restricted. Such restriction will be partially accomplished using a technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access. G. Regardless of any technology protection measure implemented by the district as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, teachers, administrators and others who make decisions regarding student access to the Internet shall, in making such decisions, at all times consider the district’s stated educational mission and the student Acceptable Use policy. District professional staff shall supervise students utilizing district-provided Internet access. Students shall not be allowed to utilize electronic communications unless a signed consent form is on file. A family’s right to decide whether or not to sign the Student Access Contract for their student shall be

supported and respected. Permission is not transferable from one student to another and may not be shared. H. The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the access it is providing. The district will not be responsible for any damages suffered. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, nondeliveries, misdeliveries, system maintenance or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or user errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user’s risk. The district denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information. I. Any statement of personal belief found on district computer technology resources is implicitly understood to be representative of the author’s individual point of view, and not that of USD 470, its employees, or the participating school. No representations to the contrary shall be published without written approval from the superintendent or his designee. J. Vandalism will result in cancellation of user privileges and disciplinary action per the district discipline handbook; and assessment of the cost of damages to hardware/software. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy equipment and/or data of anyone connected to the network. This includes, but it not limited to, uploading, creating or transmitting computer viruses. K. Procedures for classroom and library media center use will be established at each building and an Acceptable Use policy, specific to those procedures and inclusive of district policy will be published in each school’s staff and student handbooks. Teachers and other supervisory staff will be responsible for appropriate classroom usage and direct instruction about acceptable use. L. The following standards are used as a general structure for student access to electronic resources.

Grades K-5 These students are allowed to use network resources using a generic student account. This type of user login will allow students read-only access to instructional software, Internet access and data files on the local system. Student access to the Internet is usually only available under the direct supervision of a teacher, instructional assistant or other trained adult volunteer. Grades 6-12

These students are allowed to have a network user account created for their use. This type of account is accompanied by an addition of a private storage directory for student work and a personal electronic mail account. This account is made strictly for that student’s own use. The account name is linked directly to that student for logging purposes on the network. The district Technology Coordinator strictly prohibits any use of this account by another student or staff member. Procedures are in place that will require the student to change passwords up to three times per year. The student will also be given the ability to change his/her password at any given time. These

students are allowed to have independent access to the Internet at school and are expected to abide by the normal rules of appropriateness. M. Prior to use of school computers, computer networks, the Internet, and other online services accessed through district resources, each student and his/her parent, if the student is 18 or younger, desiring to use such account(s) shall sign a Student Access Contract, specifying awareness of the restrictions of the district’s Acceptable Use Policy. 3. By patrons

A. USD 470 supports the use of advanced technology including computers, computer networks, the Internet, electronic mail, and other online services that facilitate access to information, resource sharing, research, collaborative learning, communications and integrated technology instruction. The district encourages patrons to learn to use computer technology and appropriately apply its use to complete tasks associated with their interests. B. Patrons shall be responsible for displaying appropriate behavior when using district computers, computer networks, the Internet and other online services. Use of district computer technology must comply with the district and school rules for appropriate use, the rules established by other network or computing resources used, and local, state and federal statute, including copyright law. Use for commercial activities is generally not acceptable. Use for commercial product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited. (See GAHB-R) C. Users are governed by the security and safety regulations established by the district and its Internet access provider. Users are responsible for the use of their system accounts and for protecting their passwords. No user will use another individual’s account without written permission or reveal personal information online about themselves. D. Activities and communication on the district network are not private. Network administrators, teachers, and other appropriate district staff may review directories, files and communications from time to time to prevent misuse and to perform system maintenance. District administrators or their designees may delete files that are not kept to a manageable storage level or are deemed inappropriate. E. The use of the district’s computer technology resources is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use may result in cancellation of those privileges. USD 470 reserves the right to deny, revoke, suspend, or close any user account at any time, based upon its determination of inappropriate use by the account holder or user. Inappropriate use may also result in disciplinary or legal action up to and including, suspension, termination and/or criminal prosecution under appropriate local, state, and federal laws; and assessment of the cost of damages to hardware/software. F. Content found on Internet resources may contain defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or illegal material. USD 470 does not

condone the use of such information and will not knowingly permit usage in the school environment. Internet sites that are considered obscene, as defined in section 1460 of title 18, United States Code, child pornography, as defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States Code, or harmful to minors as defined in Kansas law (K.S.A. 21-4301) are inappropriate under any circumstances and access to those sites is restricted. Such restriction will be partially accomplished using a technology protection measure that blocks or filters Internet access. G. The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the access it is providing. The district will not be responsible for any damages suffered. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, nondeliveries, misdeliveries, system maintenance, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or user errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user's risk. The district denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information. H. Vandalism will result in cancellation of user privileges and disciplinary action; and assessment of the cost of damages to hardware/software. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy equipment and/or data of anyone connected to the network. This includes, but it not limited to, uploading, creating or transmitting computer viruses. I. The following standards are used as a general structure for community member access to electronic sources.

These members may be allowed to have a network user account created for their use. This account is made strictly for that member’s own use. The account name is linked directly to that community member for logging purposes on the network. The district Technology Coordinator strictly prohibits any use of this account by another user. Procedures are in place that will require the member to change passwords up to three times per year. The user also will be given the ability to change his/her password at any given time. These community members are allowed to have independent access to the Internet at work and are expected to abide by the normal rules of appropriateness.

J. Prior to use of school computers, computer networks, the Internet, and other online services accessed through district resources, each community member desiring to use such account(s) shall sign a Community Access Contract, specifying awareness of the restrictions of the district’s Acceptable Use Policy. Copies of the Community Access Contract are available at all open school sites.

IJ Evaluation of Instructional Program (Cf. ICD, II & MK) IJ The evaluation of the curriculum and related services of the district is an on-going process. The superintendent shall develop guidelines by which the instructional staff will evaluate the instructional program or parts thereof on an annual basis.

IKA Teaching Methods IKA The teaching staff is encouraged to keep abreast of current and innovative teaching methods. Experimentation is encouraged in the area of teaching methods. The building principal must be informed by the teaching staff of any intended experimentation in the classroom.

IKB Controversial Issues IKB If education is to remain a viable force, controversial issues cannot be ignored. Good teaching techniques provide, however, that adequate preparation on the part of student and teacher take place before controversial issues are explored. Every controversy has two or more sides; it is therefore imperative that teachers ensure that all issues, facets and questions of any controversial subject are thoroughly studied. Teachers should be aware that controversy may spring from the most innocuous beginnings and be prepared for it to the best of their ability.

IKC Teaching About Religion IKC Teachers may teach about religion, religious literature and history but are prohibited from teaching, expounding, criticizing or ridiculing a religion. Religious texts may be used to teach about religion, but the use of religious texts is prohibited if used to teach a particular religious doctrine or in any other way except as outlined above.

IKD School Ceremonies and Observances (Cf. IKC) IKD Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs It is accepted that no religious belief or non-belief should be promoted by the district or its employees, and none should be disparaged. Instead, the district should encourage all students and staff members to appreciate and to be tolerant of each other's religious views. The district should utilize its opportunity to foster understanding and mutual respect among students and parents, whether it involves race, culture, economic background or religious belief. In that spirit of tolerance, students and staff members should be excused from participating in practices which are contrary to their religious beliefs unless there are clear issues of overriding concern that would prevent it. The board recognizes that one of its educational goals is to advance the students' knowledge and appreciation of the role that religious heritage has played in the social, cultural and historical development of civilization. Rules found in IKD-R will be followed by district employees. IKD-R School Ceremonies and Observances (Cf. IKC) IKD-R Observance of Religious holidays The practice of the district shall be as follows: The several holidays throughout the year which have a religious and a secular basis may be observed in the public schools. The historical and contemporary values and the origin of religious holidays may be explained in an unbiased and objective manner without sectarian indoctrination. Music, art, literature and drama having a religious theme or basis are permitted as part of the curriculum for school-sponsored activities and programs if presented in a prudent and objective manner and as a traditional part of the cultural and religious heritage of the particular holiday. The use of religious symbols such as a cross, menorah, crescent, Star of David, crèche, symbols of Native America religions or other symbols that are a part of a religious holiday is permitted as a teaching aid or resource provided such symbols are displayed as an example of the cultural and religious heritage of the holiday and are temporary in nature. Among these holidays are included Christmas, Easter, Passover, Hanukah, St. Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving and Halloween. The district's calendar should be prepared so as to minimize conflicts with religious holidays of all faiths. Religion in the Curriculum

Religious institutions and orientations are central to human experience, past and present. An education excluding such a significant aspect would be incomplete. It is essential that teaching about - and not of - religion be conducted in a factual objective and respectful manner. Therefore, the practice of the district shall be as follows: The district supports the inclusion of religious literature, music, drama and the arts in the curriculum and in school activities provided that it is intrinsic to the learning experience in the various fields of study and is presented objectively. The emphasis on religious themes in the arts, literature and history should be only as extensive as necessary for a balanced thorough study of these areas. Such studies should never foster any particular religious tenets or demean any religious beliefs. Student-initiated expressions to questions or assignments which reflect their beliefs or non-beliefs about a religious theme shall be accommodated. For example, students are free to express religious belief or non-belief in compositions, art forms, music, speech and debate. Dedications and Commencement Traditions are a cherished part of the community life, and the district expresses an interest in maintaining those traditions which have had significance to the community. Such ceremonies should recognize the religious pluralism of the community. Therefore, the practice of the district shall be as follows: A dedication ceremony should recognize the religious pluralism of the community and be appropriate to those who use the facility. An open invitation should be extended to all citizens to participate in the ceremony. Traditions; i.e., invocation and benediction, inherent in commencement ceremonies, should be honored in the spirit of accommodation and good taste.

IKE Assemblies IKE Each building principal may schedule assemblies as the needs of students and school dictate. IKE-R Assemblies IKE-R Each building principal shall develop a behavior code for students attending school assemblies.

IKH Substitute Teaching (Cf. GBRJ) IKH The board encourages the administrative staff to secure qualified substitute teachers for use in the district. The director of curriculum and instruction shall call all potential substitutes together at the start of the school year for a group meeting. The candidates will receive a substitute's handbook, an explanation of the substitute program, application forms, and necessary records to be completed (tax forms). The superintendent and principals will compile a list of all substitute teachers available to the district, and each building principal shall have a copy of said list prior to the beginning of school each year. Each building principal shall secure substitute teachers for use in the building on a need basis and from the master list noted above. IKH-R Substitute Teaching IKH-R Payment of Substitute Teachers Substitute teachers shall be paid on per diem basis at a rate determined periodically by the board. Such salary may be prorated if a substitute teacher works less than a full day. Whenever a substitute teacher is assigned for more than 10 days, the rate of pay will be increased to an amount determined periodically by the board.

IKI Lesson Plans IKI Each building principal is authorized to develop rules and regulations concerning the use and maintenance of lesson plans in each building in the district.

ING Animals and Plants in the School ING Persons bringing animals and plants into the school must receive prior permission from the supervising teacher and the building principal. Animals, including all vertebrates, invertebrates, and toxic plants such as poison ivy or sumac, may be brought into the classroom for educational purposes. This policy and its rules shall be published in the student handbook. ING-R Animals and Plants in the School ING-R Under no circumstances are animals to be transported on school buses. Domesticated animals must be inoculated against rabies at the student's expense before the student may bring such animal to school. Animals must be adequately housed and cared for in screened cages. Handling of animals and plants by students must be on a voluntary basis. Only the teacher or students designated by the teacher are to handle the animals. Teachers must assume primary responsibility for the humane, proper treatment of any animal in the classroom. Teachers must be aware of federal and state laws regulating the handling of animals. (Cf. KSA 21-4310) If animals are to be kept in the classroom on days when classes are not in session, the teacher must make arrangements for their feeding, care and safety. All experiments using live animals must have prior approval of the principal. If a staff member or student has been bitten by an animal, the incident must be reported immediately to the school office by the supervising teacher. Principals are to assume responsibility to notify public authorities to have the animal impounded for observation. Principals will attempt to notify the parents.

ING Animals and Plants in the School ING Persons bringing animals and plants into the school must receive prior permission from the supervising teacher and the building principal. Animals, including all vertebrates, invertebrates, and toxic plants such as poison ivy or sumac, may be brought into the classroom for educational purposes. This policy and its rules shall be published in the student handbook. ING-R Animals and Plants in the School ING-R Under no circumstances are animals to be transported on school buses. Domesticated animals must be inoculated against rabies at the student's expense before the student may bring such animal to school. Animals must be adequately housed and cared for in screened cages. Handling of animals and plants by students must be on a voluntary basis. Only the teacher or students designated by the teacher are to handle the animals. Teachers must assume primary responsibility for the humane, proper treatment of any animal in the classroom. Teachers must be aware of federal and state laws regulating the handling of animals. (Cf. KSA 21-4310) If animals are to be kept in the classroom on days when classes are not in session, the teacher must make arrangements for their feeding, care and safety. All experiments using live animals must have prior approval of the principal. If a staff member or student has been bitten by an animal, the incident must be reported immediately to the school office by the supervising teacher. Principals are to assume responsibility to notify public authorities to have the animal impounded for observation. Principals will attempt to notify the parents.


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