2016-17 Parent District Handbook

Parent District Handbook 2016-17

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 A Message from Your SuperintendentFall 2016Blue Valley Schools15020 Metcalf Ave., P.O. Box 23901Overland Park, KS 66283-0901RE: New School YearDear Blue Valley Families:I am truly humbled and honored to be the next superintendent ofBlue Valley Schools. The 2016-17 school year is upon us, bringinganother year filled with opportunities for Blue Valley students togrow both personally and academically. This year I look forward tohonoring the district’s past and building upon previous achievementsas we look toward the future. Blue Valley is truly a special place becauseof its engaged, forward looking community. From dedicated teachers,administrators and support staff, to our business partners, students and communitymembers, we have an immensely talented group of people who make up the district and who are thekey to our students’ success. I look forward to the opportunities we can create together for a new andgreater future for our students and wish you and your family a happy and successful school year.Todd White, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schools Our Mission Blue Valley Schools’ mission is unprecedented academic success and unparalleled personal growth for every student. Our Vision Together, we will enable each child to become more than he or she ever hoped to be. Goal 1: We will improve the academic performance of each student. Goal 2: We will encourage the personal growth of each student.

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 A Message from Your SuperintendentFall 2016Blue Valley Schools15020 Metcalf Ave., P.O. Box 23901Overland Park, KS 66283-0901RE: New School YearDear Blue Valley Families:I am truly humbled and honored to be the next superintendent ofBlue Valley Schools. The 2016-17 school year is upon us, bringinganother year filled with opportunities for Blue Valley students togrow both personally and academically. This year I look forward tohonoring the district’s past and building upon previous achievementsas we look toward the future. Blue Valley is truly a special place becauseof its engaged, forward looking community. From dedicated teachers,administrators and support staff, to our business partners, students and communitymembers, we have an immensely talented group of people who make up the district and who are thekey to our students’ success. I look forward to the opportunities we can create together for a new andgreater future for our students and wish you and your family a happy and successful school year.Todd White, Ed.D.Superintendent of Schools Our Mission Blue Valley Schools’ mission is unprecedented academic success and unparalleled personal growth for every student. Our Vision Together, we will enable each child to become more than he or she ever hoped to be. Goal 1: We will improve the academic performance of each student. Goal 2: We will encourage the personal growth of each student.

Parent District HandbookHandbook IndexAge Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Homeless Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Asbestos Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Immunizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5-1 6Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Important Information for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Badges for Visitors/Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Interviews and Administrative Inquiries of Students . . . 32-33Behavior and Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Kansas Unsafe School Choice Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1Blue Valley Alerts/Emergency Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MAP Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Blue Valley Educational Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Map of District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Blue Valley Virtues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Media Permission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Medications in Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7-1 8Board of Education Advisory Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57 Non-Discrimination Regarding Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Bus Transportation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Online Services for Parents and Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Cable Access Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Parents as Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Calendar 2016-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ParentVUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Child Abuse Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Personal Appearance of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Civility of Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Possession of a Weapon by Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34Civility of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Posting of Student Work on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Civility Toward Students and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Protection of Pupil Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Communication in the District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-55 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Counseling/Guidance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Religious Expression in Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Drug and Alcohol Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Safe Schools Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Early Dismissal/Elementary and Middle Schools . . . . . . . . . . . 6 School Addresses and Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 School Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1Emergency Medical Care Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sexual Harassment Prevention: Students . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29Emergency Safety Interventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Special Education Referrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Emergency School Closings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Standardized Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Strategic Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Evacuation/Relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Student Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Extra and Cocurricular Activities Student Data Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Student Health Records Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Substance Abuse Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Student ID Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Student Personal Property Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Food and Nutrition Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Student Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Free and Reduced Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Student Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Gifted Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Substance Abuse by Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31Goals for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 Suspensions and Expulsions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-37Graduation – Early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Testing Schedule for 2016-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Title IX Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Health Assessment for Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tobacco-Free Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46Health Dept. Exclusion Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Transfer Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Helpful Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Unsafe Behavior by Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24High School Community Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Use of Communication Technologies by Students . . . . . . . 22Home and Private School Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 YMCA Y-Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Homebound/Hospital Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 2016-17 School Year July August September OctoberSU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA July 12 A1ugu2st 3 4 5 6 September 1 23 October 1 S8A 9 78SU 3M 4T 5W T6H 7F 125 16 SU M7 T8 W9 TH10 F11SA12 13 SU M 4T 5W T6H F7 S8A 9 10SU M T 2 W 3TH 4 F 5SA 6 14 15 10 11 12 13 141 114 215 316 4 17 5 18 6 19 20 11 12 113 124 135 16 17 9 10 11 121 13 21 223 174 185 196 270 218 292 23 28 29 7 821 922 1023 1124122513 26 27 4 5 168 179 280 291 1202 23 24 2 3 4 165 176 187 198 2010 2141 2512 2163 2174 2185 1269 30 14 1528 1629 1730 183119 20 30 9 10 11 23122413 2514 2615 27 11 12 2153 2164 2175 1268 1279 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 1830193120 21 2217 3118 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 2424 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 2931 November December January 2017 30 31 February SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA Nove1mb2er 3 4 5 December 1 2 3 Ja1nua2ry 23017 4 5 6 7 February 12 34SU 6M 7T 8W T9H 1F0 S11A 12 SU M4 T5 W6 TH7 F 8 SA 9 10 SU M 8T 9W 1T0H 1F1 S1A2 13 14SU M T 5 W 6 TH 7 F 8SA 9 10 11 13 141 152 136 174 158 19 11 12 13 1 14 2 15 3 16 17 1 2 135 146 157 168 179 20 21 121 132 143 154 16 17 18 6 207 218 229 2130 2141 1225 26 4 518 619 720 8 21 9 2210 23 24 8 9 2120 2131 2142 1235 1246 27 28 5 6 7 198 209 2110 2211 23 24 25 13 2174 2815 2196 3107 18 19 11 1225 1326 1427 1528162917 30 31 15 16 2197 3108 3119 20 21 12 13 1426152716 2817 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 2527 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 26 27 28 March April May June SU M MTarchW TH F SA SU MAprTil W TH F SA SU MMay T W TH F SA SJUunMe T W TH F SASU M T W T1H 2F S3A 4 SU M T W TH F SA 1 SU M T 1W T2H F3 S4A 5 6 SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 2 73 8 9 10 5 6 71 82 93 140 11 2 3 4 5 61 7 8 1 72 83 94 150 161 12 135 126 137 148 195 1160 1117 18 2 3 9 410 511 6 12 7 13 8 14 15 7 8 194 1150 1161 1127 1138 19 20 4 5 6 117 128 139 1410 15 16 1712 1193 2014 215 2126 2137 1284 25 9 1016 1117 1218 1319142015 21 22 14 15 2116 •2172 •1283 •1294 2•205 26 27 11 12 1318141915 2016 217 22 23 2419 2260 2721 2282 2293 3204 2351 16 1723 1824 1925 2026212722 28 29 21 •22 •2283 2•294 •3205 3216 27 18 19 2025212622 2723 2824 29 3026 27 28 29 30 31 23 2430 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 JULY JANUARY 4 Independence Day 2 No School K-12 – Winter Break 29 New Teacher Academy 3 No School K-12 – Professional Development AUGUST 4 School Resumes K-12 16 No School K-12 – MLK, Jr. Day 1-4 New Teacher Academy FEBRUARY 5-10 Professional Development 10 Orientation – Grades 6 & 9 16 No School K-8 – Conferences 11 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL K-12 17 No School K-12 – Conferences SEPTEMBER 20 No School K-12 – Presidents Day 5 No School K-12 – Labor Day MARCH 23 No Kindergarten 10 End of Quarter 3KeKye: y: 1/2 Day Grades 1-8 No School K-12 1/2 Day – Professional Development 1/2 Day – Professional Development 1/2 Day – Grade PreparationNoNScohSocohl ool OCTOBER 13-17 No School K-12 – Spring Break 14 End of Quarter 1 20 No School K-12 – Professional Development No School K-12 21 School Resumes K-12TeaTcehaecrhs eOrnslyOnly 1/2 Day – Professional Development APRILEleEmleenmtearnyt/aMryid/MdleidSdclheoSoclhEoaorllyEDairslmy iDssisaml issa l 27 1/2 Day – Grade Preparation 7 No Kindergarten – Kindergarten Round-Up No School K-8 – ConferencesConCsounltsSuclthSocohl’os oCol’snfCeorennfecereSnccheedSuchleedule 28 No School K-12 – Conferences 24 No School K-12 – Professional Development NOVEMBER MAY High School Finals 23-25 No School K-12 – Thanksgiving 23 1/2 Day 9-11 – HS Finals 24 1/2 Day 9-11 – HS Finals• High School Finals DECEMBER 25 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL icFnuotrurherB1en/Eo1ctmaB13layr/eo/lde12Mragn3A0reda1/pdy2na5pcAr02.ry15poT,5Cvph2eelro0dol1sa7vus.ertIedfdEDamayyefsorgarersentcuinydceClunlodtsseudisre 16 1/2 Day 9-12 – HS Finals End of Semester 2 Days are not used the last day will be adjusted. 19 1/2 Day 9-12 – HS Finals No Kindergarten 20 End of Semester 1 1/2 Day 1-11 – HS Finals Board Approved 1.13.2015 No Kindergarten 1/2 Day – Grade Preparation 1/2 Day 1-12 – HS Finals 1/2 Day - Grade Preparation 1 21-30 No School K-12 – Winter Break

Parent District Handbook Board of Education The board of education of the Blue Valley School District No. 229 is Each year, the board appoints advisory committees to study important comprised of seven unpaid, local residents who are elected to four- topics in the education process. The primary purpose of the committees year terms. Two board members represent each district – Northeast, is to serve the board in an advisory capacity. The committees are a Northwest, South and one is elected at large. valuable communication resource for reaching other Blue Valley patrons. Committee members are appointed at the beginning of each school year Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meetings and serve two-year terms. Interested patrons who would like to serve begin at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the Blue Valley Administrative on these committees are encouraged to call (913) 239-4020. The seven Center, 15020 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas. Other meetings board advisory committees are: Curriculum and Instruction, Design and may be called as needed. Tentative agendas are prepared one week in Construction, Finance, Student Activities, Student Services, Technology advance by the superintendent of schools and the board president. and Facility Planning. More information about board advisory committees Agendas may be picked up at each board meeting or reviewed on the is available on page 56-57. district’s website, www.bluevalleyk12.org. NOTE: At the beginning of the fiscal year, a president and vice president All board meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. are elected for the board of education. At that same time, members are Employees and residents are invited to join the board for “Coffee and assigned to the various board advisory committees, as well as B.E.S.T. Conversation” beginning at 6:50 p.m. (Business and Education for Schools of Tomorrow), Blue Valley Educational Foundation, Blue Valley Recreation Commission, PTA/PTO/Booster Club An open forum is made available at the beginning of every meeting Presidents’ Council and Kansas Association of School Boards delegate so individuals may participate. Individuals may present petitions or assembly representative. You may call the district office at (913) 239-4000 comments to the board for their consideration. Time will be allowed to learn the various board member assignments. for open forum prior to calling the meeting to order. The board may impose a time limit for each individual or group representing an organization or point of view. Cindy Bowling The 2016-17 school year marks the sixth year of Cindy’s service to the district as a member of the Blue Valley Board of Education. As a graduate (S Area) of Blue Valley High, Cindy is a long-time member of the Blue Valley 10805 W. 192nd Place community. Engagement at the school and district level has always Overland Park, KS 66083 been important to her as both a parent and patron. She holds a medical (913) 592-3399 degree, specializing in pediatrics. Cindy has one son who recently [email protected] graduated from the district and a daughter who currently attends school in Blue Valley. Patrick Hurley The 2016-17 school year marks Patrick’s second year as a member of the Blue Valley Board of Education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political (NW Area) science from Rockhurst University and a juris doctor degree from 12549 Wedd Washburn University. He currently works as a licensed attorney. Patrick Overland Park, KS 66213 has been active in the community as a volunteer with the Sporting Blue (913) 660-4238 Valley Soccer Club, the Johnson County Transit Authority Council and the [email protected] Overland Park Community Development Block Grant Citizens Advisory Committee. He served on several district committees prior to becoming a board member, including the Board of Education Finance Committee and the Blue Valley Educational Foundation Finance Advisory Committee. He and his wife, Allison, have lived in the district for 16 years and have two children attending Blue Valley Schools.2

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 Board of EducationSue Matson Sue is serving her 12th year on the board of education. She was board president for the 2011-12 school year and vice president for the 2009-10 and(NE Area) 2010-11 school years. Sue served on several district committees prior to first5005 W. 112th St. being elected in April 2005. She has also been PTO president for two BlueLeawood, KS 66211 Valley schools. Sue has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas(913) 269-4618 and a master’s degree in educational administration from the [email protected] of Missouri-Kansas City. Sue and her family have lived in Blue Valley for 27 years. Three of her four children graduated from Blue Valley schools and her youngest child attends high school in the district.Tom Mitchell The 2016-17 school year marks the sixth year of Tom’s service to the district as a member of the Blue Valley Board of Education. He has lived in Overland Park, Kansas,(At Large) the majority of his life and has been extremely active in the community including12420 Flint past chair of the Blue Valley Educational Foundation and past chair of the LeawoodOverland Park, KS 66213 Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the(913) 461-3149 Johnson County Community College Foundation, KSHSAA Board of Directors [email protected] Johnson County Economic Research Institute Board of Directors. He has a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and a master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a principal and marketing leader for an area corporation. He and his wife, Chanie, have three children who attend Blue Valley schools. Their oldest daughter graduated from the district in 2015-16.Stacy Obringer- Stacy Obringer-Varhall was appointed to fill an open position on the Blue Valley Board of Education during the 2012-13 school year and was elected in April 2013 to a four-year term of office. She is board vice president for theVarhall 2016-17 school year and also served as vice president in 2015-16. Stacy attended(NW Area) Blue Valley schools and is a graduate of Blue Valley North. She has a bachelor’s14020 Stearns St. degree in international studies from American University. Stacy has been activeOverland Park, KS 66221 in the community and school district in a variety of capacities for many years. She has served in PTA/PTO leadership positions as well as on the board of(913) 451-2511 directors for the Blue Valley Educational Foundation. She and her husband,[email protected] James, have two children attending schools in the district.Pam Robinson The 2016-17 school year will mark Pam Robinson’s 14th year on the board of education. She was board vice president for the 2012-13 school year and board(NE Area) president for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years. A Leawood resident, Pam14116 Meadow has one child who graduated from a Blue Valley school and is a graduate ofLeawood, KS 66224 Texas Christian University. She has a bachelor’s degree in education from(913) 685-2960 Creighton University. She is a former teacher with 15 years of experience [email protected] the classroom. Pam served on many school and district committees prior to becoming a board member. Pam also served as president of the KansasMike Seitz Association of School Boards in 2009-10.(S Area) Mike began serving on the board of education in 2011. He is a longtime volunteer9007 W. 157th Terr. for Blue Valley Schools. Mike is board president for the 2016-17 school yearOverland Park, KS 66221 and also served as president in 2015-16. He served as a patron member of the(913) 851-4039 board advisory committee for CAPS, the Board of Education Facility [email protected] Committee and past president of the Blue Valley West Wrestling Team Booster Club. Mike is a member of the Baker University Board of Trustees. He has also worked with youth through Boy Scouts of America, the Blue Valley Optimist Club and through executive leadership for the Blue Valley Recreation Commission. Mike graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in economics with an emphasis in labor relations and political science. He and his wife, Debra, have four children who all graduated from Blue Valley schools. 3

Parent District Handbook Blue Valley Schools Strategic Plan— Blue Valley’s Vision for 2020 A sharp focus on students, a clear vision for personal and academic growth, and community insight to illuminate the path to excellence. These key ingredients make up the heart of Blue Valley Schools’ 2015-2020 Strategic Plan, Vision 2020. Built upon the successes of the previous strategic plan—a plan that has guided the district toward extraordinary achievement and established a thriving culture of collaboration and excellence— Vision 2020 serves as the lens through which Blue Valley Schools approaches its mission of unprecedented academic success and unparalleled personal growth for every student. Through targeted measures and strategic initiatives, Vision 2020 remains committed to maintaining and exceeding the course of excellence established by the previous plan. Targeted areas of focus include college and career readiness, technology integration, worldwide academic excellence, professional development, and personal and social responsibility. Most importantly, Vision 2020 continues to embrace the uniqueness of each student through personalized student learning. Through personalized student learning, Blue Valley staff members are able to meet the diverse learning needs of each student, providing all students the opportunity to excel. Under the guidance of the strategic plan, Blue Valley looks forward to continuing the journey toward academic excellence and student success. Visit www.bluevalleyk12.org /strategicplan to learn more about Vision 2020.4

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 Blue Valley Schools Student achievement is at an all-time high in Blue Valley: The prestigious Blue Ribbon distinction from the U.S. Department of Education has been awarded 17 times to district schools for their outstanding educational programs. Blue Valley schools have received the Presidential School of Service Award 207 times for student volunteerism since its inception in 2006. Blue Valley’s graduation rate is 97 percent, which continually exceeds state and national averages. 2015 graduates posted an ACT composite score of 25.4, the top score of Kansas City metro area districts and the highest in district history. 2015 graduates recorded a composite SAT score of 1864, tying the highest in district history that continues to exceed state and national averages. In 2016, all five high schools were named to The Washington Post’s most challenging high schools list and U.S. News & World Report’s list of best high schools. Forty-four high school seniors from Blue Valley were named National Merit finalists for the 2015-16 school year.This isBlue Valley. This isEducation Beyond Expectations! 5

Parent District Handbook Early Dismissal Early dismissal of students provides teachers the opportunity for ongoing professional development. The time allows teachers to work in collaborative teams, share effective teaching methods and develop personalized instruction for Blue Valley students. August 2016 September October November SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 12 345 123 456 123 2345 678 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2330 2431 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 February March December January 2017 SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 234 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 123 1234 567 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 April May June July SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA 1 123 456 123 1 2345 678 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2345 678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2330 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 2330 2431 25 26 27 28 29 Early Dismissal Dates Early Dismissal Times Elementary and Middle Schools (Highlighted on calendar above) A.M. Kindergarten early dismissal hours: 8:35-10:35 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2016 P.M. Kindergarten early dismissal hours: Noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Elementary and Full-day Kindergarten dismisses at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Middle School dismisses at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Half Day Dismissal Dates and Times Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Friday, September 23, 2016; Tuesday, December 20, 2016; Tuesday, March 28, 2017 and the last day of school Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Elementary and Kindergarten dismisses at 11:45 a.m. Middle School dismisses at 10:50 a.m.6

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17Schools and Phone NumbersDISTRICT OFFICE CAMPUS HILLTOP CAMPUSBlue Valley Administrative Center Hilltop Learning Center15020 Metcalf Ave., P.O. Box 23901 7700 W. 143rd St., Overland Park, KS 66223Overland Park, KS 66283 Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2900(913) 239-4000 Parents as Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2800 Superintendent’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4020 Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2850 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4150 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4043 Other frequently called numbers: Academic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4175 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4153 Busing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 681-2492 Human Resource Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4039 Education Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4175 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4159 Support Team ESOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2890Receiving and Distribution Center Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2883 Summer School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-42467490 W. 149th Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66223 Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4204(913) 239-4070 Fax: (913) 239-4582 Wilderness Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-5146 Weather-Related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4600Operations and Maintenance School InformationCenter HIGH SCHOOLS:7480 W. 149th Terrace, O verland Park, KS 66223 (913) 239-4090 Fax: (913) 239-4583 Blue Valley High (BVH)Blue Valley Service Center 6001 W. 159th St. Overland Park, KS 660857500 W. 149th Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66223 (913) 239-4800 . . . . . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-4835 Access House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-7900 Attendance Office . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4801 BVTV Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-7999 Counseling Office . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4816 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4586 Information Line . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4800 Printing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4028 SCOTT BACON, Principal Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4580 MARK DALTON, Assoc. Principal MOLLIE McNALLY, Asst. PrincipalSupport Services Center MATT ORTMAN, Asst. Principal14950 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66283 Blue Valley North (BVN) Information Technology Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4097 12200 Lamar Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4158 Overland Park, KS 66209 Facilities and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4090 (913) 239-3000 . . . . . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-3038 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4583 Attendance Office . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-300 1 Safety and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4007 Counseling Office . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-30 1 6 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4584 Information Line . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-3000 Food and Nutrition Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4062 DAVID STUBBLEFIELD, Principal Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-41 15 MICKEY MASTERSON, Assoc. Principal TYSON OSTROSKI, Ed.D., Asst. Principal ADAM WESSEL, Asst. Principal NACOLE BOAN, Intern 7

Parent District Handbook Schools and Phone Numbers Blue Valley Northwest Blue Valley Academy (BVA) Center for Advanced (BVNW) Professional Studies (CAPS) 7500 W. 149th Terrace 13260 Switzer Overland Park, KS 66223 7501 W. 149th Terrace Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 239-4529 . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-4534 Overland Park, KS 66223 (913) 239-3400 Attendance Office . . . . . . . (913) 239-4529 (913) 239-5900 . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-5948 Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-3555 Counseling Office . . . . . . . (913) 239-453 1 COREY MOHN, Executive Director Attendance Office . . . (913) 239-340 1 VALERIE JENNINGS, Ed.S., Principal CHAD RALSTON, Director Counseling Office . . . . (913) 239-34 15 Information Line . . . . . (913) 239-3499 MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Overland Trail Middle AMY MURPHY, Ed.D., Principal (OTM) KATHERINE BONNEMA, Assoc. Principal Aubry Bend Middle (ABM) TYLER ALEXANDER, Asst. Principal 6201 W. 133rd St. KEVIN GERKE, Asst. Principal 12501 W. 175th St. Overland Park, KS 66209 RYAN COLBURN, Intern Overland Park, KS 66221 (913) 239-5400 . . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-5448 (913) 624-2300 . . . . . . . . Fax: (913) 624-2348 Attendance Line . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-540 1 Blue Valley Southwest Attendance Line . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2305 SHELLY NIELSEN, Principal (BVSW) DIANA TATE, Principal MEGAN ALLAM, Asst. Principal SCOTT CURRIER, Asst. Principal 17600 Quivira Road NATE GIRARD, Intern Oxford Middle (OMS) Overland Park, KS 66221 (913) 624-2000 Blue Valley Middle (BVM) 12500 Switzer Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2048 Overland Park, KS 66213 Attendance Office . . . (913) 624-2001 5001 W. 163rd Terrace (913) 239-5500 . . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-5548 Counseling Office . . . . (913) 624-2070 Overland Park, KS 66085 Attendance Line . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-5505 Information Line . . . . . (913) 624-2005 (913) 239-5100 . . . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-5 148 LINDA CROSTHWAIT, Principal SCOTT ROBERTS, Principal Attendance Line . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-5105 COURTNEY DOMONEY, Asst. Principal GARY HOWARD, Assoc. Principal ROXANA ROGERS, Principal JASON PERES, Asst. Principal ERIC REMBOLD, Asst. Principal Pleasant Ridge Middle ERICA WARREN, Asst. Principal (PRM) Harmony Middle (HMS) Blue Valley West (BVW) 9000 W. 165th St. 10101 W. 141st St. Overland Park, KS 66085 16200 Antioch Road Overland Park, KS 66221 (913) 239-5700 . . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-5748 Overland Park, KS 66085 (913) 239-5200 . . . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-5248 Attendance Line . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-5701 (913) 239-3700 Attendance Line . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-5205 PHOEBE LEWIS, Principal Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-3880 SHEILA ALBERS, Principal LISA STOLPER, Asst. Principal Attendance Office . . . (913) 239-370 1 NATE WINSLOW, Asst. Principal Counseling Office . . . . (913) 239-382 1 Prairie Star Middle (PSM) Information Line . . . . . (913) 239-3700 Lakewood Middle (LKM) BRETT POTTS, Ed.D., Principal 14201 Mission Road CINDY ROACH, Assoc. Principal 6601 Edgewater Drive Leawood, KS 66224 DEREK ADAMS, Asst. Principal Overland Park, KS 66223 (913) 239-5600 . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-5648 BRYAN BRUTTO, Asst. Principal (913) 239-5800 . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-5848 Attendance Line . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-5601 Attendance Line . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-5805 STACEY SPERRY, Principal8 STEPHEN HEINAUER, Ed.D., Principal JENNY HAYES, Asst. Principal ANNETTE SAUCEDA, Asst. Principal Leawood Middle (LMS) 2410 W. 123rd St. Leawood, KS 66209 (913) 239-5300 . . . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-5348 Attendance Line . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-5305 CHRIS LEGLEITER, Principal PAUL OZIER, Asst. Principal

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 Schools and Phone NumbersELEMENTARY Lakewood Elementary (LKE) Prairie Star Elementary (PSE)SCHOOLS:Blue River Elementary (BRE) 14600 Lamar 3800 W. 143rd St. Overland Park, KS 66223 Leawood, KS 662245101 W. 163rd Terrace (913) 239-6500 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-6548 (913) 239-7100 . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-7 148Overland Park, KS 66085 Attendance Line . . . . . . (913) 239-6505 Attendance Line . . . . . . . (913) 239-7 105 (913) 239-6000 . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-6048 NANCY LAYTON, Principal AMY FARTHING, Principal Attendance Line . . . . . . (913) 239-6005DEBORAH KELLY, Principal Leawood Elementary (LES) Stanley Elementary (STA)Cedar Hills Elementary 2400 W. 123rd St. 6121 W. 158th St.(CHE) Leawood, KS 66209 Overland Park, KS 66223 (913) 239-6600 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-6648 (913) 239-7200 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-72489100 W. 165th St. Attendance Line . . . . . . (913) 239-6605 Attendance Line . . . . . . . (913) 239-7200Overland Park, KS 66085 AMIE RALSTON, Ed.D., Principal DESIREE RIOS, Ed.D., Principal (913) 239-3300 . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-3348 Attendance Line . . . . . . (913) 239-3305 Liberty View Elementary Stilwell Elementary (STI)STEVE MARSH, Principal (LVE) 6410 W. 199th St.Cottonwood Point 14800 S. Greenwood St. Stilwell, KS 66085Elementary (CPE) Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 239-7300 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-7348 (913) 239-7700 . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-7748 Attendance Line . . . . . . . (913) 239-730510521 W. 129th St. Attendance Line . . . . . . . (913) 239-7705 PAM DEVUYST, PrincipalOverland Park, KS 66213 STACEY EUBANKS, Principal (913) 239-6100 . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-6148 Sunrise Point Elementary (SPE) Attendance Line . . . . . . (913) 239-6105 Mission Trail ElementaryJENNIFER SPENCER, Ed.D., Principal (MTE) 15800 Roe Ave. Overland Park, KS 66224Harmony Elementary (HES) 13200 Mission Road (913) 239-7500 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-7548 Leawood, KS 66209 Attendance Line . . . . . . . (913) 239-750514140 Grant (913) 239-6700 . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-6748 DAVID SANDERS, PrincipalOverland Park, KS 66221 Attendance Line . . . . . . . (913) 239-670 1 CHARITY ZEIGLER, Intern (913) 239-6200 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-6248 DEBBIE BOND, Principal Attendance Line . . . . . . (913) 239-6205 Sunset Ridge Elementary (SRE)CATHY AUSTIN, Ed.D., Principal Morse Elementary (MOR) 14901 EnglandHeartland Elementary (HRT) 15201 Monrovia Overland Park, KS 66221 Overland Park, KS 66221 (913) 239-7400 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-744812775 Goodman (913) 239-6800 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-6848 Attendance Line . . . . . . . (913) 239-7405Overland Park, KS 66213 Attendance Line . . . . . . (913) 239-6805 SONDRA WALLACE, Principal (913) 239-6300 . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-6348 STEVE FRAZELL, Principal BETH COOPER, Intern Attendance Line . . . . . . (913) 239-6305JENNIFER LUZENSKE, Principal Oak Hill Elementary (OHE) Timber Creek Elementary (TCE)CHARITY ZEIGLER, Intern 10200 W. 124th St. 16451 Flint St.Indian Valley Elementary Overland Park, KS 66213 Overland Park, KS 66062(IVE) (913) 239-6900 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-6948 (913) 239-7800 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-7848 Attendance Line . . . . . . (913) 239-6905 Attendance Line . . . . . . . (913) 239-7805 GRETCHEN ANDERSON, Ph.D., Principal PAM BAKKE, Ed.D., Principal BETH COOPER, Intern11600 Knox Overland Trail ElementaryOverland Park, KS 66210 (OTE) Valley Park Elementary (VPE) (913) 239-6400 . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-6448 Attendance Line . . . . . . (913) 239-640 1 6225 W. 133rd St. 12301 LamarKRISTIN VENABLE, Principal Overland Park, KS 66209 Overland Park, KS 66209 (913) 239-7000 . . . . . Fax: (913) 239-7048 (913) 239-7600 . . . . Fax: (913) 239-7648 Attendance Line . . . . . . . (913) 239-7005 Attendance Line . . . . . . . (913) 239-7605 DORIS MOORE, Principal JENNIFER GRIFFITH, Principal 9

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Blue Valley Schools 2016–17Helpful Numbers for Parents and School HoursAssessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4246 Information Technology Services . . . . . (913) 239-4097Athletics/Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4398 Kindergarten School Entry . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4082Blue Valley Educational Foundation . . . (913) 239-4053 Parents as Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2800Boundaries/Enrollment Forecasts . . . . (913) 239-4058 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4028Business Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4053 Registration/Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4082ParentVUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4080 Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4246Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4043 Safe Schools Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4357Curriculum and Instruction . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4175 Safety and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4007District Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4000 School Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4082Early Childhood Services . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2900 Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4057English Speakers of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2890 Extended School Year . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2832 Other Languages Testing and Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4246Facility Rental and Operations . . . . . . . (913) 239-4251 TransfersFood and Nutrition Services . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4062 Existing K-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4373General District Information . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4043 Incoming Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4082Gifted Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2879 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4676Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 624-2883 Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4232Human Resources (Certified) . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4677 Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4204Human Resources (Classified) . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4104 YMCA Y-Club Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 345-9622Inclement Weather Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 239-4600School HoursElementary Classes Morning kindergarten session 8:35 – 11:45 a.m. Afternoon kindergarten session 12:30 – 3:40 p.m. Grades 1-5, Full-day kindergarten 8:35 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.Middle School Classes Grades 6-8 7:45 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.High School Classes (M-T-W-*TH-F) Grades 9-12 7:45 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. 9 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. * THURSDAYS ONLY CAPS Program (M-T-W-*TH-F) (M, T, W, F) 7:30 – 10 a.m., 12:20 – 2:50 p.m. 8:30 – 10 a.m., 1:20 – 2:50 p.m. * THURSDAYS ONLY Blue Valley Academy 9 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. 11

Parent District HandbookEmergency Information Emergency School Closings Emergency Snow Routes When winter weather arrives, Blue Valley Schools has a plan. There Blue Valley’s winter weather procedures also include the implementation is nothing more important than the safety of its students so the of emergency snow routes. The district and Durham School Services, the district has a comprehensive plan that is executed every time there district’s bus company, have devised a system to provide a safer ride to is consideration of a school closing due to weather conditions. school. The primary reason for developing these emergency routes is to avoid The district employs the services of a weather forecasting agency hazardous areas, such as steep hills, turn-arounds, cul-de-sacs and dead- to more accurately assess Blue Valley area weather conditions end streets. Staying on the main roads, which are serviced more quickly by as a part of the plan. The district’s transportation provider also emergency snow removal equipment, makes the trip safer. However, these provides information about road conditions for routes, possible emergency routes impact a small minority of the bus riders who reside in delays and other considerations that may impact transportation the southern portion of the district. When those riders have been notified for Blue Valley’s more than 6,000 students who depend on school that emergency snow routes are in effect, they will meet the bus at a pre- bus transportation. Blue Valley grounds crews also assess pavement determined location and time. conditions across the district. After all information has been reviewed, a decision is then made by 6 a.m. A one-hour delay will automatically initiate the emergency snow routes for Communication to parents is important when the decision is made those who ride the bus. For more information on these routes, please call to cancel classes. Here are ways you can find out if school is delayed Durham, (913) 681-2492. or canceled. It’s always a good idea to confirm information by checking more than one source. Blue Valley Alerts/Emergency Notification System Blue Valley Alerts – Sign up to receive a text message in the Blue Valley offers an emergency text message alert system called Blue Valley event of a school emergency or school closure due to inclement Alerts. Text message alerts will be used to communicate emergency messages weather. Visit www.bluevalleyk12.org /bvalerts. from the district and/or schools as well as school closings due to inclement weather. Email – Check your email. Parents will receive an email from the Please note that the Blue Valley Alerts emergency notification system is not district that includes weather-related school closing information. connected to the system Blue Valley staff use to email parents. Although parents have provided the district with an email address and/or phone Media outlets – Listen to any of these local media outlets: number for day-to-day communication, parents and students must register separately online to receive Blue Valley Alerts. WDAF-TV (Ch. 4), KCTV (Ch. 5), KMBC-TV (Ch. 9), KSHB-TV (Ch. 41), as well as KCUR, KFKF, KMBZ and WDAF radio stations. Signing up for or updating Blue Valley Alerts is easy and quick. If you are a new subscriber or if you need to update information or preferences District’s website – Visit the district’s website, simply visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvalerts. Follow the instructions to personalize the system to meet your needs. www.bluevalleyk12.org, for weather-related school closing information. An announcement will be posted on the front page. If you have any questions regarding Blue Valley Alerts, please call (913) 239-4043. Weather line – Call and listen to Blue Valley’s weather line for Evacuation/Relocation weather-related school closing information at (913) 239-4600. Blue Valley Schools may initiate emergency evacuation procedures at any one Social media – Follow @bvschools on Twitter and Blue Valley of its buildings to ensure the safety and security of students and staff. Subsequent to an evacuation, relocation of students Schools on Facebook. may become necessary if re-entry is to be unreasonably If bad weather continues and classes are canceled the following delayed or if the school or campus is deemed unsafe. A day, patrons will be notified in the same manner as the day before. relocation site will be determined based on the facts and Otherwise, patrons should assume classes will be in session. circumstances of a specific incident. Regular bus riders may be transported home depending upon the circumstances of the12 event, while other students may be relocated to a safe place for reunification with their parents/guardians. Student safety and accountability are of paramount concern during an evacuation/relocation. All information regarding an evacuation/relocation will be made available to parents/ guardians via Blue Valley Alerts and email. Other means of communication may also be used. These notifications may include specific instructions regarding where and when to reunite with students.

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 Food and Nutrition ServicesThe meals at Blue Valley schools will be prepared and served by a Nutritional Notes About the Schooldedicated staff of professional food service employees. The school food Lunch Programservice program is a cooperative federal, state and local effort. The successof the program is dependent on the teamwork of the parents, students All schools participate in the National School Lunch Program.and the food service staff. Blue Valley is committed to providing affordable,high quality, freshly prepared, nutritious food and quality service to each A student lunch includes choices of entree, self-serve vegetables andstudent. Blue Valley provides a friendly, caring environment where students fruit, milk and juice.are encouraged to make healthy choices. Good nutrition is essential inthe learning process and the district will do everything it can to be sure All schools participate in “offer” versus “serve,” allowing students tostudents are ready to learn. choose which items they would like each day.Meal Prices for the 2016-17 School Year There are five food groups to a student lunch: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy. Students only have to do two things to make a meal: Lunch Breakfast 1) Take at least one-half cup fruit and/or vegetable; Elementary $2.55 Elementary $1.35 Secondary $2.70 Secondary $1.45 2) Take two other food groups to make a meal. Adult $3.50 Adult $1.70 Entrees are always two food groups of grains and protein. Students mayHigh school only: A premium meal option will be offered for $3.10 for choose which items they would like to select or decline each day.paid students, 40 cents reduced price and free to those who qualify. Total fat averages no more than 30 percent of calories over the week.Adults may join students for meals at any time. Breakfast is available atall schools. Saturated fat averages no more than 10 percent of calories over the week and no trans fat.Free and Reduced MealsFederal Income Eligibility Guidelines Students may select second entrees or “doubles” as they come through the line. Additional entrees are charged at a la carte prices.Students from a family whose gross income is at or below the FederalIncome Guidelines for the Free and Reduced Meal Program may be eligible Fruits and vegetables are self-service. Students are encouraged to taketo receive meals free or at a reduced cost. Reduced price meals are 40 only what they can eat.cents per lunch and 30 cents per breakfast. All students receive the samemenued lunch, regardless of ability to pay. Every day students may choose from skim chocolate, skim white or 1 percent white milk.Eligible families may apply for meal benefits online atwww.EZMealApp.com. Hard copy applications are also available Additional juice and milk also may be purchased at a la carte prices.on the district website, at all Blue Valley schools or at the district’sFood and Nutrition Services office. The identity of students who Adults are welcome to eat lunch for $3.50.receive free or reduced price lunch is confidential. Watch menus for current nutrition information. Menus are available atTo view the most up-to-date information about the Federal the school cafeteria, on the Blue Valley Schools App or on the district’sIncome Guidelines for Free and Reduced Price Lunch, go to website, www.bluevalleyk12.org/nutrition.www.bluevalleyk12.org /nutrition. Computerized Point-of-Sale Each school uses a computerized point-of-sale system. Purchases are deducted from the student’s account daily. Parents may choose to have their child’s account set up to allow only one meal per day, without a snack or a la carte items being purchased. This option needs to be discussed with the school’s food service manager. At any time during the year, parents may access a 30-day history for their child’s account by logging in to the online system using their Blue Valley ParentVUE username and password. 13

Parent District HandbookFood and Nutrition Services/Fees Pay for School Lunches Online School Meals: Parents can pay for meals through ParentVUE. This system allows parents We serve education every day.TM to see the most recent meal account balance, receive email notifications when the balance falls below a chosen balance and The guiding mission of the Blue Valley Schools make payments into the account. To access the system, parents Food and Nutrition Department is: should use their ParentVUE username and password. Go to https://bvpo.bluevalleyk12.org then access Fee to make Caring . . . Sharing . . . a payment or Lunch Information to see account balances Learning . . . or histories. through Nutrition. Accessing Your Lunch Account Blue Valley School Fees Elementary Students – There are two Blue Valley Schools charges a variety of fees that are considered required fees. These include, but are not limited to, learning resource ways students can access their meal account. Plastic fees, technology supply fees, activity programming and exploratory/ cards are kept on a rack in the cafeteria and collected elective fees (middle and high school) and fee-based programs (full-day as students go to the cashier or students can enter kindergarten and peer model programs). These fees will be waived for their student ID number on a keypad and state their students who qualify for free or reduced lunches, except for high school name to the cashier. In an effort to keep students level course fees. The district does utilize a collection agency to collect from using other students’ accounts, the name from families who do not pay these required fees. Every effort should displayed on the computer screen must match stated be made to ensure that student fees are paid by the required due date. name. Payment plans for required fees can be set up at the building or district level (if more than one student). For more information about school fees, Secondary Students – Keypads are used by go to www.bluevalleyk12.org/registration. secondary students. All students must know their student Exploratory/Elective Fees ID number. Students will enter their student ID number and (Middle and High school) state their name to the cashier. In an effort to keep students from using another student’s account, the name and picture on the Certain exploratory/elective courses include additional fees. Fee schedules computer screen must match the stated name. A positive identification for middle and high school exploratory/elective courses are available with may be required if a student is suspected of using another number. Students registration packets. Fee amounts will be finalized when official schedules are encouraged to use their lunch account — it will provide faster, more are available in August. High school elective fees cannot be waived efficient service. regardless of free and reduced status. For more information, contact your child’s school administrator or bookkeeper. Choices, Choices! Students have a variety of daily choices including main menu items such as a yogurt or salad option, a deli or wrap option and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. All secondary schools offer a large selection of a la carte items. A la carte items are purchased separately from the student meal. It is important that parents and children discuss available options and set limits that meet family goals and the nutritional needs of each child. Additional information is available at www.bluevalleyk12.org/nutrition. Monthly menus Free and Reduced Meal Program application Product listings of items containing peanut, dairy, pork or soy ingredients Complete nutritional information for all menued items Links to other websites that offer nutrition education resources Contact Us If you have any suggestions or questions, please contact Blue Valley Food and Nutrition Services at (913) 239-4062.14

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17Entry into Blue Valley SchoolsImmunizations for Entry student shall be excluded until he or she has complied with the requirements of Kansas law; and (3) that the parent shall be afforded a hearing upon request.Board Policy 3113.2 LEGAL REFERENCE: Kansas law requires that all students entering schoolStudents entering school for the first time must present certification for the first time in Kansas must be completely immunized forfrom a physician or health department that the student has received the communicable diseases.tests and local health department immunizations required by the KansasDepartment of Health and Environment. Students who have begun but Kansas law provides the following alternatives to immunization: Anwho have not completed the required immunizations may enroll and annual written statement signed by a licensed physician statingremain in school while getting the required immunizations if a physician that the physical condition of the child be such that the testsor local health department certifies that the student has received the or inoculations would seriously endanger the life or healthmost recent appropriate immunizations in all required series. of the child or a written statement signed by one parent or guardian that the child is an adherent of a religiousFailure to be current in immunizations or to provide the district with a denomination whose religious teachings are opposed tostate-approved alternative to immunizations shall result in the student’s such tests or inoculations.exclusion from school until such time as the information is furnished. BOE Amended 10 July 2000The parent shall receive notice of such exclusion from the district. Thisnotice shall state (1) the reason for the exclusion from school; (2) that the Health Assessment for Entry Board Policy 3113.1 A parent or guardian of any student who fails to provide the results of the health assessment required by Kansas law shall be given written notice at frequent intervals of the student’s failure to comply. If the student has failed to comply within 90 days after entry, the parent shall be notified in writing that the student will be suspended or expelled from school until the health assessment is completed. Such written notice shall specify the reason for the suspension or expulsion and shall advise the parent of his or her opportunity to request a hearing before the district suspension and expulsion hearing officer. Prior to the commencement of each school year, the district shall provide a copy of this policy to all students who will be enrolling in the district and who are subject to the requirements of this policy. BOE Amended 14 April 2014 LEGAL REFERENCE: Under Kansas law, each student up to nine years of age who has not previously enrolled in a school in Kansas must present the results of a health assessment prior to that student’s admission and attendance in a district school. The assessment must have been performed by a physician, a person acting under the direction of a physician or by a nurse who has completed training required by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for such assessments. A student may enroll without the required assessment, but a parent or guardian must first sign a statement promising to obtain the assessment, and present its results to the school, within 90 days after the student’s admission. A student shall be exempted from the requirement to provide the results of a health assessment if a parent or guardian provides a signed statement advising that the child is an adherent to a religious denomination whose religious teachings are opposed to such assessments. 15

Parent District HandbookEntry into Blue Valley Schools Age Requirements Measles, Mumps, Rubella – two correctly spaced doses. The first dose must be on or after the first birthday. Board Policy 3112 Varicella (chickenpox) – two correctly spaced doses required for grades The district complies with state law, KSA 72-1107, concerning minimum K-12, unless history of varicella disease documented by a licensed physician. age requirements for entrance to school. No exceptions shall be made to The first dose must be on or after the first birthday. the requirements of law. Hepatitis B – three correctly spaced doses, required for all grades. BOE Amended 09 April 2001 Kansas Early Childhood Immunization A general explanation of the law follows: Requirements Kindergarten Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) – four doses, correctly spaced A child who is a resident of this district may attend kindergarten if: Poliomyelitis (IPV/OPV) – three doses, correctly spaced 1. The child has attained the age of five on or before the 31st day of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – one dose on or after first birthday August of the school year in question, or Varicella (chickenpox) – one dose on or after first birthday, or date of 2. The child, regardless of age, was a resident of another state and, while “having disease” signed by a licensed physician residing in that state, entered and was in attendance in an accredited kindergarten in such state. Hepatitis B – three doses, correctly spaced. Third dose on or after 24 weeks of age Grades 1-5 Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) – four correctly spaced doses are A child who is a resident of this district may attend the elementary required for children less than five years of age in the Early Childhood grades 1-5 if: program 3. The child has attained the age of six on or before the 31st day of Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV) – four correctly spaced doses are required August of the school year in question; for children less than five years of age in the Early Childhood program 4. The child, regardless of age, attended kindergarten while residing Hepatitis A – two correctly spaced doses are required for children less in another state and completed kindergarten in this state after than five years of age in Early Childhood program establishing residency in Kansas; Detailed immunization requirements by age group are listed on the second 5. The child, regardless of age, was a resident of another state and, while page of the Kansas Certificate of Immunizations (KCI) at http://www.kdheks. residing in that state, completed a kindergarten course maintained by gov/immunize/download/KCI_Form.pdf. a public school district or by an accredited private, denominational or parochial school; or Johnson County Health and Environment Immunization Information 6. The child, regardless of age, was a resident of another state and, while residing in that state, had entered and was in attendance in an 11875 Sunset, Olathe, KS 66061 elementary grade 1-5 in such state. Phone: (913) 894-2525 Kansas website: www.kdheks.gov/immunize Kansas Immunization Requirements All Blue Valley students are required by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to complete the immunization process in order to be continuously enrolled in Blue Valley schools. Parents should take time to review their child’s immunization record with their healthcare provider. Parents must provide the most recent immunization records to the school nurse prior to the first day of attendance. Incorrectly spaced doses do not count toward immunization compliance. Immunizations that are required for school entry effective August 2015 are defined by K.A.R. 28-1-20 as follows: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) – five correctly spaced doses required. Four doses acceptable if correctly spaced and dose four is given on or after the fourth birthday. A single dose of Tdap required at grades 7-12 if there is no previous history of Tdap vaccination, regardless of interval since the last tetanus vaccine. Poliomyelitis (IPV/OPV) – four correctly spaced doses required. One dose required after age four, with a six-month minimum interval from the previous dose.16

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 Entry into Blue Valley Schools/ Emergency Medical CareJohnson County Health Department Emergency Medical CareExclusion Recommendations Student injuries occurring during school hours will initially be assessed and treated by the school nurse or designee. If further follow-up care is deemedExclude: Readmit criteria: necessary in the nurse’s professional judgement, the school nurse (or designee) will contact the student’s parents/guardians to determine their instructionsFever with or without Fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing regarding further medical treatment.other symptoms medications (Blue Valley nursing standard is fever = 100° F or above). In the case of suspected serious injury (limb- or life-threatening), 911 will be called to initiate emergency medical services (EMS). The responding EMSEyes inflamed with Drainage has stopped; physician note stating non- personnel and the school nurse will determine the need for transport of thepurulent discharge infectious; or treatment with antibiotics. Extend injured student to a medical facility for treatment. exclusion if student’s behavior is such that close contact with other students cannot be avoided. Students injured during extracurricular activities will initially be assessed by the responsible Blue Valley Schools employee. That employee will be responsibleDrainage from ear Drainage has stopped. for notifying the student’s parents/guardians to advise them of the situation and determine their instructions regarding medical treatment. In cases ofLice Treatment with an antiparasitic drug is initiated suspected serious injuries, as defined above, the responsible employee will call and student is cleared by the school nurse. 911 to initiate the response of EMS to the scene. The responding EMS personnel and responsible Blue Valley Schools employee will determine the need forDiarrhea (two or more Diarrhea-free for 24 hours without the aid of transport of the student to a medical facility for treatment.loose or water stools) medication. Student Health Records InformationVomiting Free of vomiting for 24 hours. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”) provides for theSkin Lesions: confidentiality of student records. FERPA restricts access to “education records” and ensures parents’ access to all of their child’s education records. SchoolAthlete’s Foot No exclusion necessary but must keep shoes and health records are considered part of a student’s school record. As with other socks on for all activities. education records, school health records may be shared with school officials who have a “legitimate need to know.” Health information is kept by the nurseHand, Foot, and Mouth Fever-free for 24 hours without the aid of and is afforded a higher level of confidentiality. Only when the student’s health medication and no open lesions. condition is pertinent to his or her learning in the classroom or is important to the student’s safety will the school nurse share that information with anyoneHerpes No exclusion but may not participate in activities else in the building. If you have any concerns regarding the confidentiality of where skin-to-skin contact occurs until five days health information, please contact your school nurse. after lesions have crusted or dried. Medication GuidelinesImpetigo After receiving medical prescription, cover open lesions. Use of Injectable Epinephrine (EpiPen) for the Treatment of Potential Anaphylaxis:Measles Exclude for at least four days after onset of rash. Pursuant to HB 2008 of the Kansas Legislature and the recommendations ofMRSA No exclusion if lesions can be covered. If not, both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of may return after lesions are crusted over. School Nurses, injectable epinephrine (EpiPens) will be stored and available for emergency use in the school in the event of possible anaphylaxis (life-Molluscum Contagiosum Exclude from skin-to-skin sports or after threatening allergic reaction). For students with a known life-threatening allergy, curettage. Lesions not covered by clothing parents need to supply the school with an EpiPen(s). In the case of a previously should, if possible, be covered by watertight identified allergy, the nurse may delegate the administration of epinephrine dressing. according to Guidelines for Medication Administration in Kansas Schools. Use of epinephrine requires an immediate call to 911. For further information aboutMumps Exclude for at least five days from onset of the administration of medication at school, parents should contact their child’s symptoms. school nurse.Rash Consider exclusion pending physician evaluation. 17Ringworm May return once treatment by prescription begins but exclude from skin-to-skin activities until lesions are completely healed.Scabies Treatment has begun with an approved antiparasitic.Shingles No exclusion if lesions are covered. If unable to cover lesions, exclude until lesions are dried and crusted.Varicella When all lesions have formed scabs or crusts (usually six days).

Parent District Handbook Medications Medication Guidelines Prescription medication must be sent in the currently labeled prescription bottle and accompanied by a written order from the physician. These orders may be transmitted to the school nurse via facsimile (fax). Insulin will be treated as a prescription medication even though some forms may be obtained over the counter. Physician’s order for medication must be reviewed and updated at the beginning of each school year and all changes in dosage require a new written order. In grades K–12, students diagnosed with allergies or asthma may possess, carry and self-administer prescription medication for the treatment of those conditions (e.g., inhalers, EpiPens) pursuant to the stipulations of Board Policy 3611.2. Students with diabetes may self-administer insulin. At the elementary level, this should be done under the supervision of the school nurse. Middle level students should also self-administer under the supervision of the school nurse unless physician, parents and the school nurse can agree that the student is capable of administering insulin independently and an appropriate arrangement within the school can be determined. Non-prescription medication from home must be in the original packaging, clearly showing the dosage by age, the ingredients and the expiration date. A written request with specific instructions from a parent/ guardian must accompany the medication. This request must be renewed annually. Only FDA approved substances will be given and only for the purpose for which they are approved. High school students may bring to school and self-administer non-prescription medications pursuant to the manufacturer’s instructions for such medications, without the need for written authorization. Controlled substances, such as those medications used to treat ADD, ADHD or psychiatric behavioral disorders, should be delivered to the school nurse by the parent/guardian. These medications will be counted and the count noted. Parents will be asked to retrieve unused portions of these substances at the end of the school year. Over-the-counter medications (i.e. Tylenol, Advil) or generic equivalents that are purchased by the district and stocked in the health room will be administered only by the school nurse, at his/ her discretion, or by someone who administers the medication under the supervision of the school nurse.18

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 Student ServicesStudent Identification Requirements 4. Upon receipt by a school of a notice from a law enforcement agency that a child who is or has been enrolled in the school andBoard Policy 3114 has been reported as a missing child, the school shall make note of the same in a conspicuous manner on the school records of theThe school district shall comply with all laws and regulations concerning the child and shall keep such school records separate from the schoolidentification requirements of students enrolling in grades K-12. records of all other children enrolled in the school. Upon receipt by the school of a request for the school records of the child, the1. Whenever a child enrolls or is enrolled in a school for the first time, the school shall notify the law enforcement agency of the request. school in which the child is enrolling or being enrolled shall require, in accordance with policy, presentation of 5. Information gathered in the course of the investigation to proof of identity of the child. If proof of establish the identity of a child pursuant to this section shall be identity of the child is not presented confidential and shall be used only to establish the identity of to the school within 30 days after the child or in support of any criminal prosecution emanating enrollment, the school shall from the investigation. immediately give written notice thereof to a law BOE Amended 11 Sept. 2006 enforcement agency having jurisdiction of Student Survey the school. Upon receipt of the Blue Valley Schools will utilize the Kansas Communities That Care written notice, the Drug/Alcohol Survey in the 2016-17 school year. All sixth, eighth, 10th law enforcement and 12th graders will be surveyed. Parents will receive notification in agency shall advance of the administration of the survey. This survey is provided promptly conduct by the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center. an investigation to determine the Homebound/Hospital Instruction identity of the child. No person Board Policy 4726 or persons claiming custody of the child School-age children, who are unable to attend classes because shall be informed of the of physical, psychological or treatment-related problems, may be investigation while it is provided academic support. A student must meet the requirements being conducted. of the District Homebound/Hospital Instruction Program Handbook in order to receive homebound instruction. Homebound/hospital 2. “Proof of identity” means instruction may only be provided to the student at a residence within (A) in the case of a child the district or to hospitals within a 25-mile radius from district office. For complete guidelines, please visit the district’s website at enrolling in kindergarten or first www.bluevalleyk12.org. grade, a certified copy of the birth certificate of the child or, as an alternative, for BOE Amended 10 Dec. 2007 a child who is in the custody of the court order placing the child in the custody of the secretary and, in the case of a child enrolling Counseling and Guidance Program in any of the grades 2–12, a certified transcript or other similar pupil records or data; or (B) any documentary evidence which a school deems to be Board Policy 4741 satisfactory proof of identity. The district shall provide K-12 guidance and counseling services3. Schools and law enforcement agencies shall cooperate with each other that assist students in their mental and emotional development, in the conducting of any investigation required by this section. School interpersonal development, educational development and career-life personnel shall provide law enforcement agencies with access on school development. A comprehensive series of outcomes and indicators premises to any child whose identity is being investigated. School personnel shall be established for grades K-12 describing the knowledge, shall be present at all times any law enforcement agency personnel are on attitudes and skills students shall be taught through a combination of school premises for the purpose of conducting any such investigation, unless instructional activities, including personal life planning; counseling and the school personnel and the law enforcement agency personnel agree other responsive services; and teamwork by district personnel, parents that their joint presence is not in the best interests of the child. School and the community. personnel who are present during the conducting by a law enforcement agency of an investigation on school premises to determine the identity of a BOE Amended 12 May 2008 child in accordance with the requirements of this section are subject to the confidentiality requirements of the Kansas code for care of children. 19

Parent District Handbook English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Student Services Students whose first language is a language other than English may require Services for Intellectually specialized instruction. Blue Valley offers a program to teach the English Gifted Students language that includes listening, speaking, reading and writing. For more information on ESOL services, contact your child’s school or the ESOL Gifted services in Kansas are a part of Special Education and follow state department at (913) 624-2890. laws regarding the needs of exceptional students. Blue Valley adheres to a specific process for identifying students with demonstrated need and Registration Procedures characteristics of intellectual giftedness. Once identified, gifted students for Speakers of Other Languages have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) which is updated annually. In addition, gifted students engage in a curriculum that includes critical/ 1. Parents of all new students in Blue Valley Schools must creative thinking, problem solving, research, technology, leadership and complete the Home Language Survey found in social emotional elements. For more information about the enrollment packet at their neighborhood referrals and services for gifted education, school office. contact your child’s school or the district coordinator for gifted 2. When a student responds to any or all education at (913) 624-2879. of the language questions with a language other than English, the20 parent should contact the ESOL department at (913) 624-2890. 3. An English assessment is given to determine if a student qualifies for the ESOL program. The assessment also determines the ESOL center school placement and appropriate course selections at the middle and high school levels. 4. Interpreters are available to assist with communication between school personnel and parents, if necessary. What is Limited English Proficiency? The Kansas Bilingual Education Act (K.S.A. 72-9501) defines Limited English Proficient (LEP) students as “pupils who because of their inability to speak, read, write and/or understand the English language are excluded from effective participation in the educational programs offered by a school district.” An LEP student has a language background other than English, such that the probability of the student’s academic success in an English-only classroom is below that of an academically successful peer with an English language background. Four skill areas are included in this definition: speaking, reading, writing and understanding.

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17Important Information for StudentsImportant Information for Students Goals for StudentsEducational research consistently concludes that a safe and orderly The district’s planned K-12 curriculum shall enable eachenvironment is conducive to student achievement and success. School student to develop the basic knowledge and understandpersonnel, students and parents have a shared responsibility to ensure incompetencies, attitudes and interests and learningstudent learning and safety. patterns necessary for lifelong learning. The district’s curriculum and the instruction provided by teachersThe legal rights and responsibilities of students in the public schools of shall enable each student to meet these goals:Blue Valley and the rules of conduct and disciplinary procedures applicableto students are explained in the following pages in accordance with Blue 1. To acquire the basic skills of reading, writing, speakingValley Schools’ board policies and guidelines. Inappropriate behaviors are and mathematics;not tolerated. In terms of application to Blue Valley policy, the board hasdefined “zero tolerance” as follows: 2. To use basic skills functionally in pursuit of education;1. There will be 3. To develop study habits and skills essential to consequences for effective learning; misbehavior. 4. To develop the ability to think clearly, logically and critically;2. Consequences will be appropriate and 5. To develop an understanding and appreciation of the natural and physical will fit the offense. world that surrounds him or her;Helping students 6. To utilize the school’s library media center to stimulate learning, research,understand their reading, listening and viewing and to master library media skills;responsibilities forproper behavior, as 7. To develop an understanding and appreciation of allegiance to ourwell as their rights institutions, our ideals and our social processes;to be educated in asafe environment, is 8. To develop a social and civic consciousness and competence;important. 9. To express one’s self in a creative way;A complete listing ofboard of education 1 0. To develop sound moral and ethical standards and the tendency to actpolicies can be found toward others with intelligence, understanding and empathy; andon the district’s website at www.bluevalleyk12.org/policies. For moreinformation on any of these board of education policies, please contact 11. To develop knowledge and proficiency in recreational activities withyour child’s principal or the deputy superintendent’s office at (913) 239-4688. the accompanying social skills that assure satisfaction and enjoyment in participation.Asbestos Report Student Personal Property GuidelineThe Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) was signed into lawby Congress in 1986. AHERA is the statute that mandated the Environmental Blue Valley Schools shall not assume responsibility for the security,Protection Agency (EPA) “Asbestos in Schools Rule.” That law requires all maintenance or repair of students’ personal property. Students are responsibleschool buildings be inspected in order to identify the presence of any for securing their personal property at all times while on any of Blue Valleyasbestos-containing building materials. Subsequent to these inspections, it is Schools’ premises or at district-sponsored events.required that an AHERA management plan is written to outline site-specificprocedures for controlling potential exposure to asbestos fibers. Students’ personal belongings of value should not be left unattended at any time on district properties or at district-sponsored events.In accordance with AHERA, all Blue Valley Schools buildings have beenexamined for asbestos-containing materials by EPA accredited inspectors. 21The individual building inspection reports are on file at each school’sadministrative office.It is noted that the inspection of the Blue Valley facilities determinedthat there is no asbestos-containing material in any buildings. The AHERAmanagement plan is on file in the Safety and Security department located inthe Blue Valley Support Services Center.This fulfills the AHERA requirement to provide written notification of theschool district’s compliance with the law to persons working in the building.

Parent District Handbook Blue Valley Virtues Blue Valley Virtues The district clearly recognizes the need for all citizens to develop a sense of personal and civic responsibility. The community desires and supports the need for schools to assist families in their efforts to develop positive character traits in young people through character education. Recognizing that schools and communities enforce certain rules and have certain expectations that reflect inherent values, this district and community endorse these core virtues: respect, responsibility, honesty, compassion, self-discipline, courage and perseverance. BOE Adopted 10 July 2000 Use of Communication Technologies by Students Board Policy 3518 Communication technologies shall be defined as technologies used on district grounds or at district activities, whether or not owned or operated by the district, including, but not limited to: computer networks, the internet and email. Student use of communication technologies shall be considered a privilege, which may be restricted or denied. Any student who uses communication technologies in an inappropriate or unacceptable manner or in violation of board policies or administrative guidelines, shall be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, temporary or permanent loss of use. BOE Amended 10 July 200022

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17Behavior of StudentsCivility of Students Unsafe Behavior of StudentsBoard Policy 3512 Board Policy 3514Students shall behave civilly and with fairness and respect in dealing with other students, Students shall be provided with safe and secure schoolsdistrict personnel, patrons, visitors and anyone having business with the district. Civil behavior is and a safe and orderly environment conducive torequired on school property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event and learning. while utilizing school property. Reporting Unsafe Acts Uncivil behaviors shall be defined as those that are physically or Each district employee who knows or has reason to verbally threatening, either overtly or implicitly, as well as believe that an “unsafe act” has been committed or behaviors that are coercive, intimidating, violent or all will be committed at a school, on district property forms of harassing communication. Examples of or at a district-sponsored activity shall immediately uncivil behavior shall include, but are not limited report that “unsafe act” to a district administrator who to: bullying; cyberbullying; hazing; the use will report the act to an appropriate state or local law of profanity; personally insulting remarks; enforcement agency. For purposes of this policy, an attacks on a person’s race, gender, “unsafe act” includes, but is not limited to: any act that nationality or religion; and behavior that involves or will involve a direct or immediate threat to is out of control. the safety or security of human life; the possession, use or disposal of explosives, firearms or other weapons; In accordance with Kansas law, or the commission of an inherently dangerous criminal bullying is defined as any intentional act, including murder, kidnapping, robbery, felony theft, gesture or any intentional written, burglary, arson, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, verbal, electronic or physical act any felony drug offense and any sexual crime. or threat that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates The district’s statistical report of violent acts toward an intimidating, threatening or students and staff and this policy shall be made abusive educational environment available to students, parents, district employees for a student or staff member that a and any other appropriate individuals upon request. reasonable person, under the circumstances, knows or should know Distributing the Names will have the effect of: 1) harming of Students Engaged in a student or staff member, whether Unsafe Acts physically or mentally; 2) damaging a student’s or staff member’s property; District employees shall report to the superintendent 3) placing a student or staff member in the identity of any student who meets any of these reasonable fear of harm to the student or staff criteria: member; 4) placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of damage to the student’s or staff 1. Expelled from school for conduct that endangered member’s property; or 5) any other form of intimidation the safety of others; or harassment prohibited by the board of education of the school district. 2. Expelled from school for conduct that constituted the commission of a felony (if an adult) or would Likewise, Kansas law defines cyberbullying as bullying by the use of any constitute the commission of a felony (if committedelectronic communication device or means including, but not limited to, email, instant by an adult);messaging, text messages, blogs, mobile phones, pagers, online games and websites. 3. Expelled from school for possession of a weapon;Any uncivil behavior by students shall be reported to district personnel. A record shall bemade of the alleged incident and the action taken. Confidentiality shall be observed whenever 4. Adjudged to be a juvenile offender and whosepossible to protect the complainant and the alleged offending student. Retaliation against a offense, if committed by an adult, would constituteperson who reports a claim of uncivil behavior is prohibited. a felony under the laws of Kansas or the state where the offense was committed, except a felony theftLEGAL REFERENCE: It is our policy, in accordance with the law and accepted rules of a civil offense involving no direct threat to human life; orsociety, to maintain an environment which is legal, ethical and non-abusive. 5. Tried and convicted as an adult of any felony, exceptCROSS REFERENCE: 3524 Suspensions and Expulsions felony theft involving no direct threat to human life.BOE Amended 12 May 2014 The superintendent or his/her designee shall provide such information to district employees. 23

Parent District Handbook Drug and Alcohol Education Video Surveillance Cameras Behavior and Discipline The district may use video surveillance cameras to Board Policy 3500 monitor the activity of any individual in district facilities or on district property. Video cameras may also be used For the purposes of this policy, discipline shall be defined as all of to monitor students riding in district-owned or district- the actions that support and guide student activities within a school contracted vehicles. Videotapes that are records of an and that establish a climate designed to achieve the purposes and individual’s behavior shall be secured in a locked file until the objectives of the district in the most effective manner. tapes are either reused or erased. Appropriate discipline shall be administered based upon the Video surveillance recordings are created, used by and maintained seriousness of the inappropriate behavior and shall be progressive. by the district’s Safety and Security department for law enforcement Consequences shall include, but not be limited to, the training and purposes. Such video surveillance recordings are considered to strengthening of student self-control in such a way as to contribute be official law enforcement unit records. to the academic and social growth of each student. BOE Amended 10 Aug. 2009 Drug and Alcohol Education Board Policy 4721 All students shall be made aware of the legal, social and health consequences of drug and alcohol use through an age-appropriate and developmentally-based curriculum designed to reach students of all ages and levels of education. Students shall be instructed on effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol. Students shall also be informed that the unlawful possession or use of illicit drugs or alcohol is both wrong and harmful. School counselors will provide contact information of drug and alcohol treatment programs to students or parents/guardians upon request. If a student enters a drug or alcohol program, the cost of such program shall be the responsibility of that student’s parents. BOE Amended 13 April 201524

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17Behavior and DisciplineCode of Student Behavior Unacceptable Behaviora. Schools must have reasonable rules for student behavior, which are a. Every student shall have an opportunity to attend school and receive consistently enforced. Schools must maintain safe, positive, educational an education without fear of harm or injury to person or property. No climates that are conducive to effective learning. Students shall be person shall be allowed to endanger the safety of students or district expected to adhere to appropriate codes of behavior established by staff, damage property, interfere with the educational process or the district and the schools. attempt to close the schools.b. District staff shall develop and enforce fair, firm and consistent b. Students who commit any of the following acts shall be subject to behavioral expectations within their schools. Behavioral expectations corrective measures: for students shall be age appropriate and shall be made clear to students, staff and parents. Positive school citizenship shall be 1. Violation of school rules; encouraged and reinforced within the entire school community. 2. Failure to comply with reasonable request(s), defiance and/orc. Students shall be expected to become increasingly responsible for their insubordination; own behavior as they grow older and work toward the development of 3. Making threats, harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, hazing, the seven Blue Valley core virtues. intimidation, extortion and/or bodily harm; 4. Disrespect for others; 5. Obscenity, profanity or indecency; 6. Possession, transfer, consumption, sale or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages; 7. Possession, transfer, use, consumption or sale of narcotics, drugs, paraphernalia, other restricted substances or being under the influence of same and/or use of inhalants; 8. Possession or use of a weapon; 9. Smoking and/or possession of tobacco products; 10. Theft; 11. Violation of compulsory attendance laws, excessive tardiness and/or absences; 12. Unruly conduct; 13. Possession of pepper spray or mace; 14. Forgery; 15. Trespassing; 16. Arson; 17. Vandalism; 18. Violation of board policy; 19. The use of personal electronic devices that results in a substantive disruption to school; that causes personal harm or embarrassment; and/or that promotes academic dishonesty; or 20. Other unacceptable behavior. c. Corrective measures for unacceptable behavior shall be described to the students in advance. Those measures may include, but are not limited to, the following: counseling, conferencing, parent involvement, referral to specialists/agencies, detention periods, work sessions, exclusions from class, in-school and out-of-school suspension, Saturday school and expulsion. BOE Amended 13 Aug. 2012 25

Parent District Handbook Attendance Attendance B. Verification of Reasons for Excused Absences School administrators or their designees are authorized to Board Policy 3200 request from students or parents evidence needed to verify The Blue Valley School District believes that all students shall regularly the validity of the reasons given for an absence. School attend classes in which they are enrolled. However, the school district also employees receiving such information are expected to protect realizes that some absences from school cannot be avoided by students. its confidentiality. Parents who object to providing necessary The purpose of this policy is to provide educators and parents with evidence to an attendance clerk shall be permitted to provide information regarding excused and unexcused absences, and to provide a that evidence to a counselor or administrator. procedure for beginning discussions when a student’s academic progress suffers as a result of excessive absences. C. Unexcused Absences Any absence for a day or any significant part of a school A. Grounds for Excused Absences day for reasons other than those listed above shall be considered an unexcused absence. Any absence for a Subject to subsection H, students who are enrolled day or any significant part of a school day, even for the in the district shall regularly attend school and their reasons listed above, shall be considered an unexcused classes, unless they have any of these reasons for an absence unless the student’s parent has knowledge excused absence: of the absence and school officials are notified of the reason for the absence. A “significant part of a school 1. Personal illness; day” is defined as one class period or its equivalent. 2. Illness or death in the D. Credit for Work Missed family (mother, father, Students shall make up all assignments missed during excused absences, siblings, grandparents, with credit awarded. Generally, a student shall not be allowed to receive aunts, uncles, cousins, credit for work completed during an unexcused absence (including death of a friend); unexcused absences due to a student’s suspension from school). However, in some cases, building administrators may allow students to 3. Necessary appointments make up and receive credit (full or partial) for assignments missed during that cannot be made unexcused absences and suspensions, including suspensions for an outside the school day extended term. A student generally may not make up or receive credit and are verified; for work missed due to that student’s expulsion. 4. Emergencies requiring a student’s service or presence at home and which are verified; 5. Obligatory religious observances of the student’s own faith; 6. Family vacations arranged in advance with the school administration; 7. Participation in a school- approved student activity, a Kansas State High School Activities Association sanctioned activity, a district-approved function or an equivalent outside activity approved in advance by a school administrator, e.g., athletic competitions which are not school sponsored, community or professional theatre or music, and the like, which provide substantially the same benefits to students as those activities which are sponsored or approved by the school; 8. College visits made by high school juniors during the second semester, or by high school seniors at any time during the school year; or 9. Personal matters.26

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 AttendanceE. Limitation on Excused Absences 1. No more than seven excused absences per class period per school year may ordinarily be granted for the reasons specified in subsections A4, A6, A8 or A9 of this policy. (For example, a student may be excused for his absence from communication arts a total of seven times in a school year, from calculus seven times, etc.) Students requesting additional excused absences above this limitation may submit a request for approval to their school administrator. A student who is dissatisfied with the administrator’s decision may appeal to the superintendent. 2. Notwithstanding subsection E1 of this policy, at any point when school educators feel that any number of excused absences (for any reason) is adversely affecting a student’s academic and learning progress or when the well-being of the student is compromised due to excessive excused absences, school educators may convene a discussion with the parents and the student. This discussion will explore the causes of the excused absences and determine what interventions may be necessary to improve the student’s well-being and/or academic and learning progression.F. Duties of Schools (a) on three consecutive school days, (b) on five school days in any semester or (c) on seven school days in any school year. A “school Each school shall carry out these functions: day” shall mean a full school day or a “significant part of a school day” as defined in subsection C of this policy. A truant student who 1. Maintain accurate official records of attendance (the official record of is less than 18 years of age shall be reported to the district attorney. attendance may be the teacher grade book and/or attendance records that are maintained electronically). H. Withdrawal 2. Notify parents of student absences (for those students under the 1. Students under the age of seven may be withdrawn from school age of 18 and those students over 18 years of age who are claimed as by the student’s parent or legal guardian. Such students must be dependents by their parents on income tax returns). re-enrolled no later than the time the child reaches the age of 3. Implement corrective measures for serious attendance problems. seven, but may be re-enrolled at any time prior to their seventh birthday.G. Reporting Requirements 2. Students who are 16 years of age or older may withdraw from At least annually, the board shall designate one or more persons to school. Students who are 16 or 17 years of age may not withdraw report students who are not attending school as required by law (truants). from school until they and their parent or legal guardian attend a A student is truant if the student is inexcusably absent from school counseling session during which a statement encouraging the student to remain in school or to pursue educational alternatives is presented to and signed by the student and his/her parent or legal guardian. The statement shall include information regarding the academic skills that the student has not yet achieved, the difference in future earning power between a high school graduate and a high school dropout, and a listing of educational alternatives that are available for the student. BOE Amended 11 April 2005 27

Parent District HandbookPersonal Appearance of StudentsPersonal Appearance of StudentsBoard Policy 3513Student clothing shall be appropriate for students in the businessof learning. Clothing or appearance that distracts from thepurposes of the school shall not be permitted. Student clothingshall reflect a sense of self-respect and personal dignity.District staff shall seek parent cooperation in encouragingstudents to adhere to this policy.BOE Amended 10 July 2000Student Personal AppearanceGuidelinesPersonal appearance guidelines are difficult to interpret Sexual Harassment Prevention: Studentsbecause clothing decisions may be a result of fashion trends,individual needs and tastes and parental dictates. Community Board Policy 3623groups may vary from school to school in the way they viewthis issue. Keeping this difference of opinion in mind, the Blue All district employees, students, patrons and vendors are entitled to work and studyValley administrators will ensure that students follow these in school-related environments that are free of sexual harassment. Therefore, sexualguidelines when faced with issues about dress: harassment by any officer, employee, student or other person having business with the district is prohibited.1. Clothing that disrupts learning* is not appropriate for students to wear to school. Students will be asked to For the purpose of this policy, sexual harassment is any sexual advance, request for change their clothes if such clothing is worn. Provocative sexual favor or sex-based behavior that is not welcome and not requested. Any clothing is also inappropriate. student whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, suspension or expulsion from school.2. Parents will be encouraged to monitor student dress to support a learning environment. There are two types of sexual harassment. Quid pro quo harassment occurs if someone makes sexual conduct a condition of educational progress or employment.3. Apparel items posing a threat to the safety of the school Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favor and other verbal or physical community members are not to be worn in schools (i.e. conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when submission to the chains, studded accessories). conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual’s employment, academic progress or completion of a school activity, or when4. Clothing and accessories that advertise illegal activities or submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment items students cannot legally buy will not be worn in school. decisions or for evaluating a student’s performance within a course of study or other school-related activity. The second type of sexual harassment involves the general5. Hats/caps will not be worn during the school day. educational or work environment. Sexual harassment occurs when such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an employee’s work6. Sponsors of extracurricular activities also will be expected performance or a student’s educational performance, or creating an intimidating, to have students adhere to these guidelines as appropriate. hostile or offensive environment.* Examples of clothing that disrupt learning include: In the determination of sexual harassment, the standard for “unwelcome” shall be Apparel that allows a bare midriff; that a reasonable person, similarly situated, would view the conduct as unwelcome. While all sexual harassment is prohibited, the policy recognizes that some instances Apparel that allows underwear to show (i.e. boxers are more offensive or more affecting than others. The determination of the level under low-slung jeans, bra straps under skimpy tops); of sexual harassment shall be based on its severity, its pervasiveness and/or its persistence. Clothing that is too tight such as tube tops; Extremely short shorts or short skirts or skirts with provocative slits; and/or Necklines that are provocative. Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to, unwanted attention of a sexual nature; continued or repeated unwanted sexual flirtations; advances or propositions; continued or repeated unwanted remarks about an individual’s body; sexually degrading words used toward an individual or to describe an individual; the display in the school or work place of sexually suggestive actions, gestures, objects,28 graffiti or pictures.

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17Prevention of Sexual Harassment1. A student 5. After completion of an investigation, if the investigator determines the who believes that claim of sexual harassment was made maliciously, disciplinary action will he or she has suffered be taken against the claimant. sexual harassment, or his or her parent or guardian, may report such 6. To the extent reasonably possible, the privacy of a person involved matter to the building principal, a nurse, counselor or teacher. If a nurse, in a sexual harassment investigation shall be preserved. Investigators counselor or teacher receives a complaint from a student or parent, he will request that participants in the investigation not discuss the or she shall notify the principal as soon as possible. investigation, except for conversations with parents, guardians, spouses or legal representatives.2. Reports of sexual harassment received from other sources will also be investigated. 7. Retaliation against a person who reports or testifies to a claim of sexual harassment is prohibited. Any retaliation shall itself be viewed as an3. Staff members who have reason to believe that sexual harassment instance of sexual harassment, subject to the provisions of this policy. has occurred or is occurring are required to report the alleged sexual harassment to either the principal or to the district office. 8. After an investigation into a claim of sexual harassment has yielded a decision, either the perpetrator(s) or the victim(s) may appeal the4. The superintendent or designee shall assign an individual or team of decision to the superintendent, who will agree to hear the appeal, or individuals to investigate any claim of sexual harassment. A student designate someone to hear the appeal. who has been alleged in a complaint to have violated this policy or to have been a witness of the alleged violation may not be named the 9. Romantic, intimate and/or sexual relationships between students and investigator of the complaint. If the allegation of sexual harassment employees are prohibited. is made against the superintendent or a member of the board, the head of the Human Resource Services department shall appoint, after BOE Amended 13 Oct. 2014 consultation with the board’s legal counsel, an independent investigator not employed by the district. The superintendent or board also 29 retains the prerogative to appoint an independent investigator for any allegation of sexual harassment.

Parent District Handbook Substance Abuse by Students Substance Abuse by Students Cigarette and Tobacco Products Board Policy 3515 The use, possession or transfer of any cigarette or any tobacco product on district Alcoholic and Cereal Malt property or at district-sponsored activities, either within or outside the district, shall be prohibited. Any student who violates this policy shall be suspended (either in- Beverages school or out-of-school) for not more than 10 school days by the principal and may be referred to the district’s Suspension and Expulsion Committee for further action. The use, possession or transfer of any alcoholic or cereal malt A suspension may be reduced if the student enrolls in a “stop smoking” or tobacco beverage, including being under the influence of such beverage, cessation program and provides evidence of such enrollment. on district property or at district-sponsored activities, either within or outside the district, is prohibited. If reasonable suspicion exists to believe that a student has used, consumed or is under the influence of an alcohol or cereal malt beverage in violation of this policy, any district personnel trained in the administration of breathalyzers and authorized by the Administrative Guidelines director of Safety and Security may administer the test to the student(s) in question. Any student who violates this Board Policy 3515 policy shall be suspended for not more than 10 school Substance Abuse by Students days by the principal and may be referred to the district’s Suspension and Expulsion Committee for Students participating in the activities program will not use, distribute or further action. A suspension may be reduced if the possess illegal substances as identified in board of education policy 3515. Included student seeks a professional alcohol assessment and in the policy are alcoholic and cereal malt beverages, tobacco and tobacco provides evidence of having done so. products, controlled substances (drugs) and improper use of legal substances, Controlled Substances including prescription and non-prescription medications, drug paraphernalia and (Drugs) other products. All student athletes and activity performers will be required to sign and adhere to the district’s substance abuse guidelines. Substance abuse guideline Except to the extent authorized pursuant to forms are available from each school’s activity/athletic director. Board Policy 3611.2 (Administration of Medications), For the purpose of clarifying the term “any cigarette” in the policy, this the use (including being under the influence of a includes electronic cigarette. controlled substance, as defined by Kansas law), possession or transfer of a controlled substance on district property or at district-sponsored activities, either within or outside the district, shall be prohibited. The transfer of a prescription medication to any person other than the person for whom the prescription was written shall be prohibited. Any student who violates this policy shall be suspended (either in-school or out-of- school) for not more than 10 school days by the principal and may be referred to the district’s Suspension and Expulsion Committee for further action. A suspension may be reduced if the student seeks a professional drug assessment and provides evidence of having done so. The above paragraph does not apply to a medication taken by a student as prescribed by his/her physician.30

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 Substance Abuse by Students Inhalants, Non-Prescription Medication and Drug Paraphernalia The inhaling of products such as solvents, aerosols, nitrites or anesthetics, which are not manufactured for the purpose of inhalation, shall be prohibited. The use of non-prescription (over-the-counter) medication in a manner or for a purpose other than described on the product label shall be prohibited. The use, possession or transfer of drug paraphernalia shall be prohibited. Any student who violates this policy shall be suspended (either in-school or out-of-school) for not more than 10 school days by the principal and may be referred to the district’s Suspension and Expulsion Committee for further action. A suspension may be reduced if the student seeks a professional drug assessment and provides evidence of having done so. Any district employee who observes a student exhibiting an apparent health disturbance shall refer such student to the school nurse for further observation. If, after observation, the nurse has reasonable grounds to believe that the student’s behavior or health disturbance may be related to the use of alcoholic or cereal malt beverages or the use of a restricted substance, the nurse shall alert the principal, who shall then immediately contact the student’s parents and urge that a physician be consulted. All principals shall report all facts that may indicate an apparent violation of criminal or juvenile laws. Such reports shall be made as soon as possible to the local law enforcement agency or Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)*. A school principal may devise an appropriate disciplinary plan relating to the substance abuse in question. Students Involved in Extra and Cocurricular Activities Students involved in extracurricular or cocurricular activities shall be expected to adhere to substance abuse guidelines designed for them. Building guidelines may be more stringent than the prohibitions expressed in this policy.LEGAL REFERENCE: The use (including being under the influence of a controlled substance) or transfer of a controlled substance ondistrict property or at district-sponsored activities, either within or outside the district, shall be prohibited. The transfer of a prescriptionmedication to any person other than the person for whom the prescription was written shall be prohibited. The district will adhere toKansas statutes regarding the possession or attempted possession of cigarettes and tobacco products by minors. Students in violation ofKansas statutes or city ordinances shall be reported to a law enforcement officer for issuance of an ordinance violation. The use, possessionor transfer of drug paraphernalia, as defined by Kansas law, shall be prohibited. All principals shall report all facts that may indicate anapparent violation of criminal or juvenile laws. Such reports shall be made as soon as possible to the juvenile office in the appropriate policejurisdiction if the student is under 18 years of age or to the appropriate police department if the student is over 18 years of age.CROSS REFERENCE: 3524 Suspensions and ExpulsionsBOE Amended 14 Dec. 2015* Formerly known as Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) 31

Parent District Handbook Interviews and Administrative Inquiries of Students Interviews and Administrative Administrative Inquiries of Students Inquiry of Student by School Board Policy 3505 Administrators The board’s intent is for a parent to be notified by school 1. When there is reason to believe personnel of his/her student’s involvement in an incident that a student violated district prior to, or as soon as possible after, the participation of guidelines, board policy, school police officers in matters that could lead to police action. rules, criminal law or committed an unsafe act, district personnel may If during the following procedures a student requests to ask additional questions of that contact a parent, that request shall be honored. student without the prior consent of a parent. At the beginning of an inquiry a student shall be provided a general knowledge of the nature of the inquiry. Interview of Student by School Administrators 2. Facts constituting a reason to believe a student was involved must be conveyed verbally to the student before termination of the administrative inquiry and 1. District personnel may interview a student victim of, documented in writing on the discipline form following the discussion. The student witness to or student suspected of committing student shall receive and sign a copy of the form acknowledging receipt. an alleged violation of district guidelines, board policy, school rules, criminal law or commission of an unsafe act 3. A parent shall be called as soon as there is cause to suspect that a student without prior consent of a parent. At the beginning of an committed a felony or there is a safety/security risk requiring the case to be interview a student shall be provided a general knowledge turned over to a police officer for a police report. The administrator shall make of the nature of the interview unless a compelling security every reasonable effort to contact the parent and shall document the effort. issue is involved. 4. Information obtained during an administrative inquiry shall not be disclosed to 2. A student shall be informed of the nature of the alleged any person other than district personnel except as required by law or a parent, or violation and the reasons school officials believe that to prevent potential unsafe acts. The administrator may decide to involve police the student was a witness, victim of or suspected of the based on the information. misdeed before termination of the interview unless a compelling security issue is involved. 5. Any inquiry of a student shall respect the privacy of the student and not be any more intrusive than necessary. 3. Each student shall be questioned separately and privately when possible. Mediation may require a student to 6. Prior to the administration of a breathalyzer test, district personnel shall make discuss the issue with an administrator and other students every reasonable effort to contact a parent. The student or a parent may deny present. the use of the test, but such refusal to take a breathalyzer test may be used as an inference of guilt in a suspension/expulsion hearing. Only trained district 4. A student may be asked to write a summary of the personnel shall administer breathalyzer tests; a second staff member shall be incident. The student may retain a copy of the summary present. he/she wrote. Privacy of student summaries shall be maintained consistent with legal requirements. 7. Since discipline practices in the district are progressive in nature, appropriate notice shall be given to the student and a parent regarding the future 5. Any interview of a student shall respect the privacy of the consequences of repeated incidents.32 student and not be any more intrusive than necessary.

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17Interviews and Administrative Inquiries of StudentsInterviews and AdministrativeInquiries of a Student byPolice OfficersA parent shall be involved as soon as possible when a student’s Possession of a Weaponbehavior has caused police intervention or involvement. or a Weapon-like Device by Students1. For an incident occurring off school property, in the absence Board Policy 3516 of a warrant, probable cause for arrest or emergency situations, a student shall not be removed from class to speak A. Definition of “Weapon” with a police officer. In all other cases, care shall be taken in interrupting the academic day. For purposes of this policy, “weapon” shall mean:2. A student shall be informed of the nature of the alleged 1. Any object which will, or is designed to, or may be readily converted violation and the reasons police officers believe a student to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; was a witness, victim or suspect before termination of the interview. 2. The frame or receiver of any object described in the preceding example;3. When a police officer questions a student under the age of 18 as a suspect, district personnel shall encourage the police 3. Any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; officer to contact the parent prior to the questioning. After the initial administrative inquiry, if the student becomes a 4. Any explosive, incendiary or poison gas (i) bomb, (ii) grenade, suspect, every reasonable attempt shall be made by the district (iii) rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, to contact a parent. (iv) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, (v) mine or (vi) similar device;4. If a parent cannot be contacted or is not available to be present during the interview, an administrator shall be present as an observer. 5. Any object which (i) will, or which may readily be converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant;Arrest or Removal of Students by and (ii) which has a barrel with a bore greater than one-half inch inPolice Officers from School Property diameter;1. A student shall be released to the custody of a police officer if an arrest 6. Any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in is made or in instances of parental neglect or custodial disputes. converting any device into a destructive device described in the two immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive2. If a police officer has a warrant for a student’s arrest, every effort shall device may be readily assembled; be made to have the principal or another school official present if the arrest is made at school. 7. Any bludgeon, sandclub, metal knuckles or throwing star;3. Whenever a police officer intends to take a student into custody, the 8. Any switchblade knife, or any other knife having a blade that opens police officer shall make every effort to notify school authorities, and by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward or centrifugal affect the arrest in a manner that is as inconspicuous as possible and is force or movement; or respectful of the student’s dignity. 9. Any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of4. When law enforcement officers, for any reason, remove a student from electricity, commonly known as a stun gun. school, district personnel shall make every effort to notify a parent. District personnel shall document such effort in writing. 335. School officials shall notify a designated district office staff member(s) any time a student is removed from school by a police officer.Suspected Abuse1. When a district administrator is investigating reported child abuse, the Mandated Reporter Protocol in the District Management Guide shall be followed.BOE Amended 12 May 2014

Parent District HandbookWeapons Possession B. Discipline of Students F. Reporting of Possessing Weapons Expulsions for Weapons Possession Any student found to be in possession of a weapon on The superintendent shall district property or at a district- prepare, for approval supervised activity shall be by the board, an annual expelled from school for one report of expulsions for calendar year and may be subject the possession of weapons to other appropriate disciplinary pursuant to this policy, action. using a form prescribed and furnished by the state board C. Due Process Procedures of education. This report shall for Students Possessing be submitted by the board to Weapons the state board of education in such manner as the state Due process hearings and appeals board shall require and at afforded to students alleged the time specified by the to have possessed a weapon in state board. violation of this policy shall be conducted in the same manner G. Definition of as due process hearings and “Weapon-like appeals afforded to any other Device” student being considered for an expulsion, except that a Possession of the following student who has been expelled items on district property pursuant to this policy may or at a district-supervised apply to the superintendent for activity is prohibited, but a modification of the expulsion. such items shall not be The superintendent shall considered as “weapons” as have discretion to modify the defined in Section A of this expulsion penalty, except in cases policy. Disciplinary actions for where federal law requires the expulsion penalty to be modified, possession of such items shall be in which case the superintendent shall governed by Section H of this policy: modify the penalty in a manner consistent with federal law. 1. A “facsimile weapon,” defined to mean any object which is designed to have D. Referral of Students to Law Enforcement Agencies the appearance of a weapon, but which and DCF otherwise fails to fall within the definition of a weapon under Section A of this policy; Any student who is found to be in possession of a weapon in violation 2. Any pocket knife, box-cutter or other like instrument not otherwise of this policy shall be referred to the police department having falling within this policy’s definition of a “weapon,” but which is capable jurisdiction over the school where the violation of this policy occurred. of inflicting serious bodily harm; If the student is less than 18 years of age, the student shall also be referred to the Office of the Secretary of the Kansas Department for 3. An antique firearm; Children and Families (DCF)*. 4. Any device, although originally designed for use as a weapon, which is E. When Students May Possess Weapons redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety or similar device; or The provisions of this policy shall not apply to the possession of a 5. Class C common fireworks. weapon in connection with a weapons safety course or a weapons education course approved and authorized by the superintendent, or H. Discipline of Students Possessing Weapon-like if the possession of a weapon by a student is specifically authorized in Devices writing by the superintendent. Building-level administrators are required to impose disciplinary34 consequences on students possessing any of the devices listed in Section G of this policy, and may recommend an extended term suspension or expulsion. BOE Amended 14 Dec. 2015 OTHER REFERENCES: Administrative Guidelines * Formerly known as Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS)

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17Suspensions and ExpulsionsSuspensions and Expulsions Procedure for Suspension and ExpulsionBoard Policy 3524 1. Short-term SuspensionAppointment of Long-termSuspension and Expulsion Except as authorized hereafter, no short-term suspension shall be imposed upon a student without giving the student notice of theThe superintendent shall have the authority to appoint persons charges against him or her and affording the student an informalto a Long-term Suspension and Expulsion Committee. Such hearing. Such notice may be oral or written, and the informal hearingcommittee may suspend and/or expel in accordance with the may be held immediately thereafter. The informal hearing shall includeterms and conditions of this policy. the following procedural due process requirements:Reasons for Suspension a. The right of the student to be present at the hearing.or Expulsion b. The right of the student to be informed of the charges againstStudents may be suspended or expelled for any of the following him or her.reasons: c. The right of the student to be informed of the basis for the1. Conduct that endangers the safety of others or that substantially accusation (evidence against the student). impinges upon or invades the rights of others at school, on district property or at a district-sponsored activity; d. The right of the student to make statements in defense or mitigation of the accusations.2. Willful violation of any published regulation for student conduct adopted by the board; Refusal of a student to be present at the hearing shall constitute a waiver of the student’s opportunity for a hearing.3. Conduct that substantially disrupts, impedes or interferes with the operation of any school; Following the conclusion of the informal hearing, a short-term suspension may be imposed if there are substantial reasons to believe4. Conduct which, if the pupil is an adult, constitutes the commission of that the accusations are true. a felony or, if the pupil is a juvenile, would constitute the commission of a felony if committed by an adult; A short-term suspension may be imposed upon a student immediately, and without affording the student or his or her parents an informal5. Conduct at school, on district property or at a district-sponsored hearing, if the presence of the student endangers other persons or activity that constitutes the commission of a misdemeanor, whether property or substantially disrupts, impedes or interferes with the the student is an adult or a juvenile; or operation of the school.6. Disobedience of an order of a teacher, law enforcement officer, school security officer or other district authority, when such disobedience can reasonably be anticipated to result in disorder, disruption or interference with the operation of any school or in the substantial and material impingement upon or invasion of the rights of others.Terms of Suspension and ExpulsionA suspension may be for a short term not to exceed 10 school days or foran extended term (long-term) not exceeding 90 school days. An expulsionmay be for a term not exceeding 186 school days.1. The principal of any school in the district may impose short-term suspensions.2. A principal may recommend a student for a long-term suspension or expulsion. Such recommendation shall be made to the district hearing officer or the Suspension and Expulsion Committee, which shall hold a hearing on each case submitted.3. If a suspension or expulsion is for a term exceeding the number of school days remaining in the school year, any remaining part of the term of the suspension or expulsion may be applied to the succeeding school year. 35

Parent District HandbookSuspensions and Expulsions Written notice of any short-term suspension and the reasons for it shall 5. The right of the student to present the student’s own witnesses in be given to the student involved and to his or her parents within 24 person or their testimony by affidavit; hours. If the student has not been afforded an informal hearing prior to a short-term suspension, an opportunity for an informal hearing shall be 6. The right of the student to testify in the student’s behalf and give provided as soon thereafter as practicable, but no later than 72 hours. reasons for the student’s conduct; Any notice of the imposition of a short-term suspension that provides an opportunity for an informal hearing shall state that the failure of the 7. The right of the student to have an orderly hearing; and student and/or the student’s parents to attend the hearing will result in 8. The right of the student to a fair and impartial decision based on a waiver of the student’s opportunity for a hearing. substantial evidence. In all cases wherein a student might be suspended for an extended At the conclusion of the formal hearing that results in a long-term term or might be expelled, he or she shall first receive a short-term suspension or an expulsion, the person or committee conducting the suspension. hearing shall make a written report of the findings and results of the hearing. The report shall be directed to the board and shall be open 2. Long-term Suspension and Expulsion to the inspection of the student who is suspended or expelled and, if the student is a juvenile, to the parents and counsel or other advisor No long-term suspension or expulsion shall be imposed upon a student until an opportunity for a formal hearing is afforded of the student. If the student is an adult, the report shall be open to the to the student. Written notice of a proposal to suspend for an inspection of the parents and counsel or other advisor of the student extended term or to expel and the charges upon which that only upon written consent of the student. Whenever a formal hearing proposal is based shall be given or mailed to the student and to results in suspension for an extended term or expulsion, the person or his or her parents within five school days after imposition of a committee conducting the hearing may make a finding that return to short-term suspension. school by the student, pending appeal or during the period allowed for notice of appeal, is not reasonably anticipated to endanger the health Any such notice of a proposal to suspend for an extended term or or safety of others, to cause continuing repeated material disorder or to expel shall state the time, date and place that the student will disruption or interference with the operation of school, or to impinge be afforded an opportunity for a formal hearing. The hearing shall substantially or materially upon or invade the rights of others. In such a be held not later than 10 days after the date of the notice. Such case the student may return to school until the period for filing a notice notice shall be accompanied by a copy of K.S.A. 72-8901 through of appeal has expired with no notice filed or until the determination 8906, as amended, and this policy. The notice must also state that of any appeal if a notice of appeal is filed. Whenever the person or the failure of the student and the student’s parents to attend the committee conducting a hearing fails to make the finding specified above, hearing will result in a waiver of the student’s opportunity for a the report of the hearing shall provide that the suspension or expulsion hearing. of the student shall continue until appeal therefrom is determined or until the period of suspension or expulsion has expired, whichever first occurs. The student and his or her parents shall notify the district hearing Any such student shall be provided with information concerning services officer or the chairperson of the Suspension and Expulsion Committee or programs offered by public and private agencies that work toward if they desire to waive the opportunity for a formal hearing. Upon improving those aspects of the student’s attitude and behavior that receiving such a waiver of the hearing, the district hearing officer or contributed to the conduct upon which the suspension or expulsion was the Suspension and Expulsion Committee may impose a long-term based. If the student is a juvenile, the information shall also be provided to suspension, expulsion or other appropriate disciplinary measures. the parents of the student. Hearings Whenever a formal hearing is conducted pursuant to this policy, the student shall be afforded procedural due process, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. The right of the student to have counsel of the student’s choice present and to receive the advice of such counsel or other person whom the student may select; 2. The right of the parents of the student to be present at the hearing; 3. The right of the student and the student’s counsel or advisor to hear or read a full report of testimony of witnesses against the student; 4. The right of the student and the student’s counsel to confront and cross-examine witnesses who appear in person at the hearing, either voluntarily or as a result of the issuance of a subpoena;36

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17Suspensions and ExpulsionsNotice Requirements notice of appeal is filed. The student and the student’s parents shall be notified in writing of the time and place of the appeal hearing1. Written notice of the results of any formal hearing resulting in a long- at least five days in advance. term suspension or expulsion shall be given to the student suspended or expelled and to the parents within 24 hours. A copy of said notice 3. In all long-term suspension or expulsion cases, there shall be made a shall also be directed to the board. record of the appeal hearing by mechanical or electronic recording or by an official court reporter, and the costs shall be paid by the district.2. Whenever any written notice is required under this policy to be given to a student or to the parents of any student, it shall be sufficient 4. The decision on any appeal shall be rendered not later than the next if the same is mailed to the address on file in the school records of regularly scheduled meeting of the board following the date of the the student. In lieu of conclusion of the appeal hearing. Written notice of the decision shall be mailing such written mailed to the student and to the student’s parents. A copy of all written notice, the notice may decisions under this policy pertaining to the student shall be mailed to be personally delivered. the school where the student was enrolled for the student’s file. 3. Notices to be served 5. For the purpose of hearing an appeal of a long-term suspension or upon the board shall be an expulsion, the board may appoint one or more hearing officers. served upon the clerk Any such hearing officer shall be a member of the board, a certified of the board by mail or employee of the district or an attorney admitted to the practice of law in person. A copy of all in this state. Any such appointment shall apply to a particular hearing written notices under or to a set or class of hearings as specified by the board in making the this policy shall be appointment. Whenever a hearing officer hears any appeal, the hearing retained by the district. officer shall prepare a written report to the board. After receiving any such report, the board shall determine the matter with or withoutLaw Enforcement additional hearings. Any matter determined by the board in accordance with this subsection shall be valid to the same extent as if the matterThe superintendent shall give written notice to the appropriate law were fully heard by the board without a hearing officer.enforcement agency whenever a student who is at least 13 years of agehas been expelled from school or suspended for an extended term and 6. A student who has been suspended or expelled from school by anythe expulsion or suspension for one of these reasons: school district may be refused admission to school in this district, regardless of residency, until such time as the period of suspension or1. Possession of a weapon at school, on district property or at a district- expulsion has expired. sponsored activity; 7. Any hearing officer or any member of a committee or the board2. Possession, use, sale or distribution of an illegal drug or a controlled conducting a hearing under this policy may administer oaths for the substance at school, on district property or at a district-sponsored purpose of taking testimony, call and examine witnesses and receive activity; or documentary and other evidence, and take any other action necessary to make the hearing in accordance with procedural due process.3. Behavior at school, on district property or at a district-sponsored activity that resulted in or was substantially likely to have resulted in Any hearing officer or any member of a committee or the board holding serious bodily injury to others. a formal hearing or an appeal hearing under this policy may and, upon the request of any student for whom any such hearing is held or upon theThat notice shall be given within 10 days, excluding holidays and request of the student’s parents or counsel, shall petition the administrativeweekends, after imposition of the expulsion or suspension. The judge of the judicial district in which the district is located requesting thatnotice shall include the student’s name, address, date of birth, driver’s the clerk of the district court be authorized to issue subpoenas for thelicense number (if available), the reason or reasons for the expulsion or attendance and testimony of the principal witness or witnesses and thesuspension and the date the students was suspended or expelled. production of books, records, reports, papers and documents relating to the proposed suspension or expulsion in the same manner as provided forRight of Appeal the issuance of subpoenas in civil actions pursuant to K.S.A. 60-245, and amendments thereto.1. Whenever a student has been suspended for an extended term or expelled, the student or one of the parents of the student may Credit for Missed Work appeal such suspension or expulsion to the board by filing a written notice of appeal with the clerk of the board within 10 calendar Generally, a suspended student shall not be allowed to receive credit for days after receiving the written notice specified in the Notice work completed during a suspension. However, in some cases, building Requirements section 1. A hearing on appeal shall be conducted under administrators may allow students to make up and receive credit for rules consistent with the rules and procedures pertaining to a formal assignments missed during suspensions, including suspensions for an hearing as previously provided in the hearings section. extended term.2. Any such appeal shall be heard by the board or by a hearing officer BOE Amended 11 May 2015 appointed by the board not later than 20 calendar days after the 37

Parent District HandbookEmergency Safety Interventions Emergency Safety Interventions Restraint (ESI) “Physical restraint” occurs when bodily force is used to substantially limit a student’s Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI) refers to the use of movement, except that consensual, solicited or unintentional contact to contact to seclusion or physical restraint. District personnel may use provide comfort, assistance or instruction shall not be deemed physical restraint. seclusion and/or physical restraint only when less restrictive alternatives were determined by a school employee to be Restraints and Restrictions inappropriate or ineffective, and when a student’s behavior presents an immediate danger to self or others. Violent 1. Use of restraint for purposes of discipline, punishment or for the convenience actions that are destructive of property may necessitate the of a school employee(s) is prohibited. use of ESI. The use of ESI shall stop as soon as the immediate danger of physical harm ceases to exist. 2. The use of prone physical restraint, supine physical restraint, physical restraint that obstructs the airway of a student or any physical restraint that impacts a Seclusion student’s primary mode of communication is prohibited. “Seclusion” occurs when a student is (1) placed in an enclosed 3. The use of chemical restraint, except as prescribed treatments for the area by school personnel; (2) purposefully isolated from adults student’s medical or psychiatric condition by a person appropriately licensed and peers; and (3) prevented from leaving, or reasonably to issue such treatments, is prohibited. believes he/she will be prevented from exiting. All three conditions must be present for seclusion to occur. 4. The use of mechanical restraint, except those protective or stabilizing devices either ordered by a person appropriately licensed to issue the order for the Seclusion Restrictions device or required by law, any device used by a law enforcement officer in carrying out law enforcement duties, and seat belts or other safety equipment 1. Use of seclusion for purposes of discipline, punishment when used to secure students during transportation, is prohibited. or for the convenience of a school employee(s) is prohibited. Documentation of ESI 2. A student shall not be subjected to seclusion if the 1. District personnel shall document any incident of using an ESI by the date and time school has received appropriate documentation from of the intervention, the type of intervention, the length of time an intervention the student’s licensed health care provider, stating the was used and the school personnel who participated in or supervised the student has a medical condition that could put him/her intervention. in mental or physical danger because of seclusion. 2. ESI documentation will be maintained and reviewed monthly by a designee at each 3. During seclusion, a school employee shall be able to see school. The designee will submit the documentation on the final day of the fall and and hear the student at all times. spring semester of each school year to the superintendent or his/her designee. 4. A seclusion room shall be a safe place with proportional 3. The district designee will report incidents of using ESI to the Kansas State and similar characteristics as other rooms where Department of Education (KSDE) by the date and in the form established by the students frequent, including appropriate ventilation and KSDE and/or upon written request by the KSDE. light. Multiple Incidences of ESI38 Upon the third ESI for a student within a school year, a meeting will take place within 10 calendar days that will include the IEP team, 504 team or a general education team that includes the parent, teacher, staff member involved in the ESI, building administrator and any other district employee deemed appropriate by the school principal. In some cases, the student shall be invited to the meeting. Parent Rights and Notification 1. Upon use of an ESI, the school must notify the parent the same day of the incident. 2. Written documentation shall be provided to the student’s parent no later than the next school day. 3. The first written ESI incident report shall be accompanied with a copy of the district ESI policy; parent’s rights; local dispute resolution process, the complaint process of the state board of education (when available); and information that will assist the parent in navigating the complaint process. The parent notification form shall include a direct website address that contains all required ESI information.

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 Student TranscriptsDistrict Personnel Training in ESI Student TranscriptsProcedures A student’s high school transcript is first established when the student1. The district designee will schedule school personnel ESI training earns high school credit, regardless of when or where it is earned, in programs consistent with nationally-recognized training programs accordance with Board Policy 4340. The grade he or she earns will be on the use of emergency safety interventions. listed on the transcript during the first semester of the ninth-grade year and counted toward the student’s grade point average. As long as the2. Training will address prevention techniques, de-escalation assigning school is accredited, Blue Valley will accept the grade and/or techniques and positive behavioral intervention strategies. credit. Once the transcript becomes established by the recording of at least one semester grade, neither grades nor transcript may be changed,3. Training will be designed to meet the needs of personnel as edited or altered in any way. appropriate to their duties and potential need for use of ESI procedures. Home School, Private School and Part-Time Student Attendance4. The district designee will maintain written or electronic documentation of training provided and lists of participants in each Board Policy 2600 ESI training program. Recognizing that district resident home school students and privateAppointment of Designee school students may wish to participate in classes offered by the district, the board authorizes part-time attendance for home school studentsThe superintendent shall appoint a district staff member to implement or private school students on a space available basis. Such studentsthe requirements of this policy for using Emergency Safety Interventions shall be residents of the district; pay any designated fees; and shall not(ESI). be transported at the expense of the district. The superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines for the enforcement of this policy.Board ESI Policy Notice BOE Amended 10 March 2014Board Policy 3522 is published on the district’s website, in the district’s 39Parent District Handbook, on each school’s website and in each school’sstudent/parent handbook.ESI Complaint InvestigationProcedures1. The board of education has delegated to the superintendent or his/ her designee the authority to receive parental written complaints regarding the use of ESI.2. Upon receipt of a complaint, the superintendent or his/her designee will investigate the complaint and develop a written report which will include findings of fact, conclusions relevant to the requirements of this policy or regulations of the KSDE; and, if necessary, corrective actions to remedy an instance of noncompliance.3. The written report will be submitted to the parents, the school, the board of education and to the KSDE within 30 calendar days from the date the complaint is received in the superintendent’s office. Once such a procedure has been developed, a parent may file a complaint under the state board of education complaint process within 30 days from the date a final decision is issued pursuant to the local dispute resolution process.BOE Amended 10 Aug. 2015

Parent District Handbook Education Act Notification Requirements Elementary and Secondary Homeless Students Education Act Notification Requirements If your family lives in any of the following situations: Board Policy 2700 In a shelter, motel, vehicle or campground Blue Valley Schools shall comply with federal legislation for the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 through On the street administrative guidelines for the following items: In an abandoned building, trailer or other inadequate accommodations, or Accreditation of Schools, including Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing the implementation of the Quality Performance Accreditation process Then, your preschool-aged and school-aged children have certain rights and protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Educational Curriculum, including alignment Your children have the right to: with Kansas Curricular Standards Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there. They Community Access to School Facilities, must be given access to the same public education, including preschool education, provided to other children. including the adoption of a “limited open forum” and the notification of this decision to the community Continue in the school they attended before you became homeless or the school they last attended, if that is your choice and is feasible. If a school sends your child Employee Liability, including the legal to a school other than the one you request, the school must provide you with a written explanation and offer you the right to appeal the decision. protections of employees and the restrictions on these rights Receive transportation to the school they attended before your family became homeless or the school they last attended, if you or a guardian request such Military Access to Students, including transportation. parent notification and permission forms for Attend a school and participate in school programs with children who are not restricting release of student directory information homeless. Children cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless. Religion in Schools, including teacher, parent Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of and student awareness of the rights of students in residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment. schools Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and Responsibilities Regarding Homeless immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment. Students, including the rights of students in Enroll and attend classes in the school of your choice even while the school and you schools seek to resolve a dispute over enrolling your children. Responsibilities Regarding Title I Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other Students, including the notification of parents and children served in these programs. the written parental involvement policy Receive transportation to school and to school programs. Responsibilities Regarding Limited- When you move you should: English Proficient Students, including Contact the school district’s local liaison for homeless education (913) 239-4398 for the notification of parents and the written parental help in enrolling your child in a new school or arranging for your child to continue in involvement policy his or her former school. Someone at a shelter, social services office or the school can direct you to the person you need to contact. Student Privacy, including parent notification Contact the school and provide any information you think will assist the teachers in of research surveys, administration of health and helping your child adjust to new circumstances. physical screenings, rights to review curriculum materials and survey instruments Ask the local liaison for homeless education, the shelter provider or a social worker for assistance with clothing and supplies, if needed. BOE Amended 10 March 2014 If you need further assistance, call the National Center for Homeless Education at the toll-free Helpline number: 1-800-308-2145.40

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17High School Community Resources for YouthHigh School Community Resources for YouthAlcoholism and Drug Treatment and Runaways/HomelessPrevention Street Outreach Services Hotline (Kids TLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 324-3823Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816) 471-7229 National Runaway Safeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-786-2929Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 384-4653 National Center for Missing andNarcotics Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816) 531-2250First Call – Alcohol/Drug Exploited Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-843-5678 Homeless Shelter Hotline (18 and older) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816) 474-4599 Prevention and Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816) 361-5900 Emergency Shelter for Youth HotlineAdolescent Center for Treatment (Residential) (Synergy House, 12-18 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816) 741-8700 (JoCo Mental Health) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 826-4200 Women/Children’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816) 452-8535General Physical and Mental Health Someone to Talk toJohnson County Dept. of Health and Environment . . . . . . . . . (913) 826-1 200 Suicide Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-784-2433Johnson County Mental Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 826-4200 Local Crisis Line: Johnson County–During Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 826-4200Johnson County Mental Health 24-hour Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 268-0156 or After Hours . . . .(913) 268-0156Legal Issues and Advocacy Mental Health America of the Heartland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 281-2221 Compassionate Ear Warmline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 281-2251Kansas Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-723-6953Families Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 287-1970 ViolenceRape — MOCSA Hotline Safehome Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline (Women/Children) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 262-2868(Metropolitan Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KS (913) 642-0233 to Counter Sexual Assault) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MO (816) 531-0233 Synergy House (12-18 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816) 741-8700 Kansas Dept. for Children and Families Resources for youth are also available at www.bluevalleyk12.org /studentwellbeing (DCF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-922-5330 (24 hr.) Evenings and Weekends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 or Local Police Additional resources are available at www. jocogov.org.Annual Notice of Authorized Student Data DisclosuresIn accordance with the Kansas Student Data Privacy Act and Board Policy 3905 Student Privacy, student data 41submitted to or maintained in a statewide longitudinal data system may only be disclosed as follows. Such datamay be disclosed to: The authorized personnel of an educational agency or the state board of regents who require disclosures to perform assigned duties; and The student and the parent or legal guardian of the student, provided the data pertains solely to the student.Such student data may be disclosed to authorized personnel of any state agency, or to a service provider of a stateagency, educational agency, school or school official performing instruction, assessment or longitudinal reporting,provided a data-sharing agreement between the educational agency and other state agency or service providerprovides the following: purpose, scope and duration of the data-sharing agreement; recipient of student data uses such information solely for the purposes specified in the agreement; recipient shall comply with data access, use and security restrictions specifically described in the agreement; and student data shall be destroyed when no longer necessary for purposes of the data-sharing agreement or upon expiration of the agreement, whichever occurs first.* A service provider engaged to perform a function of instruction may be allowed to retain student transcriptsas required by applicable laws, rules and regulations.Unless an adult student or parent or guardian of a minor student provides written consent to disclose personallyidentifiable student data, such student data may only be disclosed to a governmental entity not specified aboveor any public or private audit and evaluation or research organization if the data is aggregate data. “Aggregate data”means data collected or reported at the group, cohort or institutional level and which contains no personallyidentifiable student data.

Parent District HandbookStudent Services/District PolicyReferrals for Special Education Safe Schools Hotline Blue Valley Schools is committed to providing an education that appropriately The Blue Valley Safe Schools Hotline is (913) 239-HELP (4357). Any person meets the needs of each student. For some students, supportive educational who has information regarding suspicious, threatening or dangerous assistance is needed through special education services. activity within the district is strongly encouraged to call the Safe The Student Services department provides Schools Hotline. Callers should leave a voice message comprehensive special education services that with as much pertinent information as possible. Callers adhere to the federal regulations included may remain anonymous or leave their phone number within the Individuals with Disabilities if they want their call to be returned. The Safe Schools Education Act (IDEA) and to the Kansas Hotline is available 24-hours a day, every day of the year. requirements contained within the Kansas All information reported on this line is considered to Administrative Regulations. The need for be serious in nature. Anyone intentionally submitting these services is determined in consultation misleading or inaccurate information may be prosecuted. with parents at each building site and then supervised by the building principal or his/her Civility Toward Students designee. If you believe that your child may need special education services, you and Employees can initiate a referral to your school’s Student Services team. Board Policy 6341 For further information about referrals for special education services, contact your school office or refer to the district’s website, www.bluevalleyk12.org. Anyone having interaction(s) with students or with employees of the The special education information phone number is (913) 239-4239. For a district shall treat them with professionalism, courtesy, dignity and publication entitled “Procedural Safeguards Available to Exceptional Children respect. Uncivil behaviors are prohibited. and Their Parents and Local Education Agency Responsibilities,” contact your child’s school or the Student Services department at (913) 239-4239. Uncivil behaviors shall be defined as those that are physically or verbally threatening, either overtly or implicitly, as well as behaviors Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse that are coercive, intimidating, violent or harassing in all forms of communication. Examples of uncivil behavior shall include, but are Child abuse and neglect can have a disastrous and long lasting effect on a child’s not limited to: bullying; cyberbullying; hazing; the use of profanity; development and scholastic performance. According to Kansas law (Kansas personally insulting remarks; attacks on a person’s race, gender, Statutes Annotated 38-2223), certain individuals are considered to be “mandated nationality or religion; and behavior that is out of control. reporters” of abuse and neglect. This includes “teachers, administrators or other employees of a school.” When school personnel suspect for any reason that a child In accordance with Kansas law, bullying is defined as any intentional has been a possible victim of abuse or neglect by family members or others, they gesture or any intentional written, verbal, electronic or physical act or are required by law to file a report to Child Protective Services, which is a branch of threat that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). Failure of school personnel an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment to initiate a report when suspicion exists is a crime (Class B misdemeanor). for a student or staff member that a reasonable person, under the circumstances, knows or should know will have the effect of: In Kansas, “reason to suspect” means that “there is credible evidence or a 1) harming a student or staff member, whether physically or mentally; discrepant or inconsistent history in explaining a child’s injury” (physical, mental, 2) damaging a student’s or staff member’s property; 3) placing a sexual, emotional or neglect). If it is necessary to file a report, the individual student or staff member in reasonable fear of harm to the student with the knowledge or suspicion will contact the Kansas Protection Report or staff member; 4) placing a student or staff member in reasonable Center. According to law, the identity of the person making the report will not fear of damage to the student’s or staff member’s property; or 5) any be disclosed. Investigation of the report may be conducted at school by DCF other form of intimidation or harassment prohibited by the board of personnel who may at times be accompanied by a law enforcement officer. School education of the school district. staff will be included in the investigation if deemed necessary by either DCF or the law enforcement officer. Any uncivil behavior should be reported to the student’s principal, the employee’s immediate supervisor or to the Human Resource The major purpose of reporting incidents is to ensure that children can feel safe in Services department as may be appropriate. A record will be made their homes, communities and schools. A second purpose of mandated reporting of the alleged incident and the action taken. Confidentiality will be is to provide early home intervention in situations that require professional observed whenever possible to protect the complainant and the assistance. Mandated reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect is for the alleged offending person. Employees may be subject to additional protection of our children. For further information about child abuse reporting, action under building and/or district policy or guidelines. Retaliation please contact your school principal, counselor or nurse; or contact Student against a person who reports a claim of uncivil behavior is prohibited. Services at district office, (913) 239-4239. For reporting of child abuse and neglect, call DCF at (913) 826-7300. Nothing in this policy should be construed to limit open and frank discussions of issues.42 BOE Amended 12 Aug. 2013

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 District PolicyCivility of Employees If the complainant is not satisfied with such response, the complainant may submit a written appeal within 10 working days to executive administration,Board Policy 6340 indicating with particularity the nature of the disagreement. An investigation of any written complaint shall be conducted and a written response shall beAll employees shall behave with civility, fairness and respect in dealing with mailed to the complainant within seven working days after receipt of thefellow employees, students, parents, patrons, visitors and anyone else having appeal complaint.business with the district. Uncivil behaviors are prohibited. If the complainant is not satisfied with such response, the complainant mayUncivil behaviors shall be defined as those that are physically or verbally submit a written appeal within seven working days to the superintendent’sthreatening, either overtly or implicitly, as well as behaviors that are coercive, office, indicating with particularity the nature of the disagreement. Anintimidating, violent or harassing in all forms of communication. Examples of investigation of any written complaint shall be conducted and a writtenuncivil behavior shall include, but are not limited to: bullying; cyberbullying; response shall be mailed to the complainant within 10 working days afterhazing; the use of profanity; personally insulting remarks; attacks on a person’s receipt of the written complaint.race, gender, nationality or religion; and behavior that is out of control. If the complainant is not satisfied with such response, the complainant mayIn accordance with Kansas law, bullying is defined as any intentional submit a written appeal within seven working days to the board of education,gesture or any intentional written, verbal, electronic or physical act or indicating with particularity the nature of the disagreement. The board shallthreat that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates review and consider the appeal in a timely fashion following receipt of thean intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment written appeal. The board shall permit the complainant to address the boardfor a student or staff member that a reasonable person, under the in public or in closed session, as appropriate, concerning his or her complaintcircumstances, knows or should know will have the effect of: 1) harming and shall provide the complainant with its written decision in the matter asa student or staff member, whether physically or mentally; 2) damaging a expeditiously as possible following completion of the hearing. The board’sstudent’s or staff member’s property; 3) placing a student or staff member decision is final.in reasonable fear of harm to the student or staff member; 4) placing astudent or staff member in reasonable fear of damage to the student’s Students or their parents desiring additional information about this policy,or staff member’s property; or 5) any other form of intimidation or desiring assistance to accommodate individual needs or desiring to file aharassment prohibited by the board of education of the school district. complaint should contact the superintendent or his/her designee.Any uncivil behavior should be reported to the immediate supervisor or BOE Amended 08 Sept. 2014to the Human Resource Services department. A record shall be made ofthe alleged incident and the action taken. Confidentiality shall be observed Cable Access Broadcastswhenever possible to protect the complainant and the alleged offendingperson. Students and employees may be subject to additional action under Board Policy 2115 building and/or district policy or guidelines. Retaliation against a person whoreports a claim of uncivil behavior shall be prohibited. It is the policy of the board that time allotted to the district for broadcasts over cable access channels shall be exclusively devoted to providing contentNothing in this policy should be construed to limit open and frank discussion that will educate and inform district patrons regarding (a) educational andof issues. support services offered by the district; (b) current issues affecting the operations of the district; (c) activities of students as they pertain to theBOE Amended 12 Aug. 2013 students’ participation in school-sponsored activities; (d) activities of district personnel to the extent those activities pertain to the duties of thoseNon-Discrimination Regarding personnel; and (e) any other matters that, in the judgment of the executiveStudents producer, promote the mission and activities of the district.Board Policy 3622 BOE Adopted 14 Oct. 2002 43The district shall provide all students with the rights, privileges, educationalprograms, activities and opportunities generally available to other students,without regard to the sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnicorigin, or disability of any student. The district shall provide all students withequal access to its programs, events and facilities. Harassment of a studenton the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin,or disability is prohibited.Complaint ProceduresA copy of the written complaint shall be submitted first to the schoolprincipal for resolution. An investigation of any written complaint shall beconducted and a written response shall be mailed to the complainant within10 working days after receipt of the written complaint.

Parent District HandbookDistrict Policy Family Educational Rights Release of Information and Privacy Act Directory Information and Military Information Blue Valley Process Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents of students and eligible a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, students (those who are 18 or older) are afforded various companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws rights with regard to educational records which are require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and maintained by Blue Valley USD 229. In accordance with Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with FERPA, you are required to be notified of those rights, three directory information categories — names, addresses and telephone listings — unless which include: parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.* 1. The right to review and inspect all of your educational records, except those which are specifically exempt. If you do not want Blue Valley Schools to disclose directory information from your child’s Records will be available within 45 days of the day the education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in district receives a request for access. writing by Sept. 10. Blue Valley Schools has designated the following information as directory information: 2. The right to request that your educational records be amended if you believe the records are misleading, Student’s name Participation in officially recognized activities and sports inaccurate or otherwise in violation of your rights. This Address Weight and height of members of athletic teams includes the right to request a hearing at which you Telephone listing Degrees, honors and awards received may present evidence to show why the records should Electronic mail address The most recent educational agency or institution attended be changed if your request for an amendment to your Photograph Date and place of birth records is denied in the first instance. Major field of study Dates of attendance Grade level 3. The right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office at the U.S. Department of Education * These laws are: Section 9528 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908) as amended by if you believe that Blue Valley Schools has failed to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110), the education bill, and 10 comply with FERPA’s requirements. The address of U.S.C. 503, as amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization this office is 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), the legislation that provides funding 20202-5920. for the nation’s armed forces. 4. The right to obtain a copy of Blue Valley Schools’ Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) policies for complying with FERPA. A copy may be obtained from Student Services, (913) 239-4239. The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232h; 34 CFR PART 98) applies to programs that receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). PPRA is intended 5. The right to prevent disclosure of personally identifiable to protect the rights of parents and students in two ways: information contained in your educational records to other persons with limited exceptions. Disclosure of It seeks to ensure that schools and contractors make instructional materials available for information from your educational records to other inspection by parents if those materials will be used in connection with an ED-funded persons will occur only if: survey, analysis or evaluation in which their children participate; and We have your prior written consent for disclosure; It seeks to ensure that schools and contractors obtain written parental consent before minor students are required to participate in any ED-funded survey, analysis or evaluation The information is considered “directory information” that reveals information concerning: and you have not objected to release of such 1. Political affiliations; information; or 2. Mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student and his/ her family; Disclosure without your prior consent is permitted by 3. Sex behavior and attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior; •law, including: 5. Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family The district may disclose, without your consent, relationships; personally identifiable information to school officials with a legitimate educational interest. 6. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; • **See page 47 for full definition. The district shall disclose, without your consent, 7. Religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; or education records to officials of another school 8. Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation district in which a student seeks to enroll or intends to enroll. in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).44

Blue Valley Schools 2016–17 District PolicyParents or students who believe their rights under PPRA may have been violated Religious Expression in Publicmay file a complaint with ED by writing the Family Policy Compliance Office. SchoolsComplaints must contain specific allegations of fact giving reasonable cause tobelieve that a violation of PPRA occurred. Blue Valley Schools adheres to the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education concerning religious expression in publicFor additional information call 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327). Individuals who schools.use TDD may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. Or youmay contact the Family Policy Compliance Office at the following address: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education Blue Valley Schools does not discriminate against any student on the400 Maryland Avenue, SW basis of his or her disability and allows equal access to and participationWashington, D.C. 20202 in its programs and activities. The district also does not discriminate against anyone because he or she is associated with someone whoMedia Permission is disabled. In addition, it is the district’s responsibility to identify and evaluate students who, within the intent of Section 504 of theBoard Policy 2110 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, need specially designed instruction or services so that those students may receive free appropriate public education.Upon a student’s initial enrollment in the district, parents shall be asked for Dr. Mark Schmidt is the Section 504 coordinator for the district. Generalconsent for their children’s appearances (interviews, video depictions and Counsel may also handle inquiries regarding Section 504. Both can bestill photographs) in district-sponsored media and for interviews and photographs reached at, 15020 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66283, (913) 239-4000.arranged by the district for publication by the public news media. The consentrequired by this policy shall be obtained through the Student Enrollment Form. For this policy, a student who may be eligible within the intent of Section 504 is one who:Annual reminders of the rights granted the district under this policy shall beprovided through appropriate notices contained in the parent handbook provided Is eligible to attend the district’s schools under federal and Kansasto parents at the start of each school year. Any parent who wishes to modify or law;revoke a previously-issued consent shall do so through a written notice to theprincipal of their child’s school. Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; and“District-sponsored media” shall include district and school print publications,district television programming and district or school websites, but shall not Needs accommodations (i.e. modifications to the district’s policiesinclude “student publications” as defined by K.S.A. 72-1506. Pursuant to Kansas or procedures), services or specifically designed instruction to havelaw, student editors of student publications are responsible for ensuring equal access to the district’s programs and activities.that appropriate consent has been given by persons who appear in studentpublications. Students may be eligible for services under the provisions of Section 504 even though they do not require services pursuant to the IndividualsBOE Amended 08 May 2006 with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In instances where students are identified as individuals with exceptional needs under IDEA criteria, thePosting of Student Work on the Internet IDEA (and state law) procedures will be followed. Compliance with IDEA meets the requirements of Section 504.Teachers and principals may post individual work on their classroom and/orbuilding website, including student work, photos, videos, etc. Published student Each eligible student will receive a free and appropriate public educationwork will not include any identifiable or personal information beyond the from the district, as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.student’s first name. All published content will align with the district’s copyrightand acceptable use policies. Tobacco-Free EnvironmentTitle IX Information Board Policy 6840Title IX is a federal law enacted on June 23, 1972 that states: “No person in the Smoking or Other Use of TobaccoUnited States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be Productsdenied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educationprogram or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Blue Valley Unified Smoking or other use of tobacco products is prohibited in allSchool District 229 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national district-owned buildings, on all grounds and at athletic facilities, inorigin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access district-leased facilities, on school buses and in all vehicles ownedto the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has or leased by Blue Valley School District. For the purposes of this policy,been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: smoking or use of tobacco products means a cigarette, cigar, pipe or anyBlue Valley General Counsel, 15020 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66283, other matter or substances that contain tobacco.(913) 239-4000. 45

Parent District Handbook District Policy Parent or Student Objections and Hearing Posting of Signage A student or his or her parents shall have the right to make written objections to any information contained in the student’s cumulative record. Written objections In all areas where smoking or other use of tobacco products must be signed by the student or parent and shall become a part of the student’s is prohibited by this policy, administration shall cause to be supplementary record. posted, in conspicuous places, signs displaying the international no smoking symbol and clearly stating that smoking is If a parent desires a hearing on any student records, a request must be made in writing prohibited. to the superintendent. The superintendent shall appoint a hearing officer, who shall hold a hearing not more than 20 days after the request is received. If the hearing officer Distribution of Policy decided not to amend the record, the student or parents may place a statement in the record explaining his or her point of view about the contested information. A copy of this policy shall be provided to each employee of the school district, to each new employee upon hiring and to Request for Destruction of Special any current or prospective employee upon request. Violators Education Records of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, including loss of employment. A student or parent may request the destruction of special education records if the records are no longer needed to provide educational services. Retaliation Annual Notification The school district shall not discharge, refuse to hire or in any manner retaliate against an employee, an applicant for Notification of the rights of students and their parents shall be included in various employment, a student or any other person who reports news publications of the district annually. an alleged violation of this policy or reports or attempts to prosecute an alleged violation of state law banning smoking. BOE Reviewed 12 May 2014 BOE Amended 13 Feb. 2012 Access to and Release of Student Records Student Record Board Policy 3811 Board Policy 3810 When a student transfers from the district to a public or non-public school, all of the student’s cumulative record shall be sent to the new school. It is the policy of the district to comply with all state and federal laws regarding access to and privacy of student records. The school may, without the consent of the student or his or her parents, release student records to other local school officials who have a proper educational purpose A cumulative record, consisting of an administrative record for examining the information. and a supplementary record (as described below), shall be kept for each student enrolled in the district. When the student The school may, without the consent of the student or his or her parents, release graduates or leaves the district permanently, the cumulative records to officials other than the student’s own school or school district in which record shall be kept on permanent file. the student intends to enroll. Prior to the release, the student’s parents shall receive a copy of the records and notification of an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the Classification and Maintenance content of the records. Administrative Records No other person, agency or organization may have access to a student’s records, except Administrative records shall contain the data necessary for under the following conditions: operating the educational system and for complying with state law, including, but not limited to: personal data, names 1. By the student or his or her parents, upon proper request to the appropriate district and addresses of parents, academic work completed, progress official. Access to the records must be made available no later than 20 days after the reports, standardized test scores, out-of-school suspension request is made. A district official competent in interpreting student records must and expulsion records, other disciplinary records involving be present to explain the records to be examined. significant disruptive activity or harm to self and/or others, and attendance records. 2. By any other person, upon the written consent of the student’s parents, specifying the records to be released, the reasons for such release and to whom. A copy of the Supplementary Records records to be released shall be sent to the student’s parents, if requested. Supplementary records shall contain verified information 3. By any other person, in compliance with a judicial order or pursuant to any lawfully of clear importance in operating the educational system, issued subpoena. Parents and the student shall be notified of all such orders or including, but not limited to, health data and special subpoenas in advance of compliance. services information. All persons, agencies or organizations desiring access to the records of a student shall46 be required to sign a form to be kept permanently with the file of the student, but only for inspection by the parents or student, indicating specifically the legitimate educational or other interest that the person, agency or organization has in reviewing