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Springbrook Elementary

20035 100th Ave SE

Kent, WA 98031

Phone: 253-373-7485

www.kent.k12.wa.us/SBAt Springbrook Elementary School we are passionate educators who connect with the hearts and the minds of all learners by maximizing individual potential in order to cultivate a cohesive school community. At Springbrook we believe that teachers facilitate student learning most effectively when using best practices in collaborative planning and purposeful reflection on student learning. Springbrook students have rich and diverse background knowledge and are motivated and capable to thrive in a dynamic multicultural society.

Table of Contents

Springbrook Elementary School 2019-2020

School and Office Hours 4

Springbrook Staff 5

District Information6

School Calendar 7

School Map, Late Arrival Days, Conference Schedule 8-11

School Information:

Student Arrival and Dismissal, Drop off/Pick up, Attendance, Safe Arrival,

BECCA/Truancy9

Early Dismissal, Extended Absence, Late Arrival Days, Bus Transfers10

Lunches / Breakfasts, Recess Choice & Birthdays13

Program, School Visitations, Volunteers, WATCH D.O.G.S., Field Trips,

Springbrook PTA14

Newsletter, Dress & Physical Appearance, Health Room, Medication

at School, Immunizations15

When to Keep Your Child Home from School Due to an Illness16

Equipment from Home, Cell Phone Protocol, Lost and Found, Harassment,

Protecting Our School17

Outdoor Recess Policy, Ice and Snow, Emergency Dismissal Plan18

School Discipline19-37

Students with Disabilities and Discipline 38

Suicide Prevention 38

Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying (HIB) 39-40

Non-Discrimination Policy & New Civil Rights Resources for Schools and Families41-42

SPRINGBROOK ELEMENTARY

PRINCIPALArneidra Lloyd

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALTom Ly

HEAD SECRETARYAmanda Davis

COUNSELORJami Kauzlarich

HEAD CUSTODIANEric Rice

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Office Hours: 8:00 am 4:15 pm

Monday through Friday

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Report All Absences and Late Arrivals

24-hour message line

253-373-7485

School Hours

First bell:8:40 am

Breakfast served

School begins: 9:00 am

School Ends3:40 pm

Students are not to be on school grounds until 8:40 am. and are

expected to leave promptly after dismissal at 3:40 pm.

There is NO SUPERVISION

available before 8:40 or after 3:40.

SPRINGBROOK 2019-20 STAFF

Arneidra Austin-Lloyd Principal

Tom Ly Assistant Principal

Kindergarten1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade

Kasey LodenLaura RichardsRobin TkachAllen Storkel

Ryan Stout Brooke PettisKristie LeeKelsie Zipprich

Desirae PadillaOksana Munyayev Tiffany Kalash

4th Grade5th Grade6th GradeInstructional Coaches

Anissa DiolataVikki StadnikDylan GordonCasey Harkleroad

Gabby LiHarveen KaurSteven Pedersen Michelle NishiokaIvy EnlowElissa KrausSarah Waggoner

School Adjustment: Specialists:Darryn HewsonLibrary

Integrated Program:Brad WillisMusic

ELL Program:Irina LevkovskyDerek NearPE

Beatriz DiazNatosha LyonaisPE (overload)

Counselor:Jami KauzlarichJohn TomesMusic (overload)

Psychologist:Jann Swartz Eric TaylorOrchestra

Nurse:Liz Sundet Michael IsbergBand

Speech Pathologist:

Occupational Therapist:Pepper Lum-Lung

Intervention: Linda Buchanan

Para EducatorsSally Halela

Ramandeep Kaur

Joelyn Major

Claudia Palea

Beth Pearson

Zenaida Quero

Shawray Butler

Asha Narra

Brian Tkach

Maribi Valencia

Veena Venkatesh

Office & Playground

Office Manager:Amanda DavisPlayground/Office:Christine Mott

Attendance:Carla Sims

Registrar:Shirley Feuu

Health Tech:ReBecca Alstrom

Cook:Mitzi RodriguezHead Custodian:Eric Rice

Cooks Assistant:Connie HelmerAssistant Custodian:Quoc Nguyen

DISTRICT INFORMATION

Kent School District Administration

12033 SE 256th Street

Kent, WA 98031

253-373-7000

www.kent.k12.wa.us

SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. Calvin J. WattsCalvin.Watts @kent.k12.wa.us

TRANSPORTATION253-373-7442

FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES253-373-7276

SCHOOL BOARD

Ross Hardy

Legislative Representative

Director, District #1Elected: Appointed October 2017

Term Expires: November 2019

Email Address: Ross.Hardy@kent.k12.wa.us

Phone Number: 253-350-9392

Denise Daniels

Director, District #4Elected: November 2017

Term Expires: November 2021

STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

School begins at 9:00 a.m. Adult supervision is provided at 8:40 a.m.; students may not enter the school grounds until staff are on duty. There is no supervision before 8:40. At 8:45, students will be instructed to enter the building and line up in the hall outside of their classroom. Students eating breakfast at school will proceed directly to the lunchroom. Each grade level has their own designated play areas before the bell rings. Please ensure that your child stays in that area to ensure his/her safety.

387667512065If a child tells us their dismissal plan has changed and we have not received instructions from the parent/guardian, we will make every effort to contact the adult for confirmation. If we cannot reach the adult, the student will follow their usual dismissal routine.

020000If a child tells us their dismissal plan has changed and we have not received instructions from the parent/guardian, we will make every effort to contact the adult for confirmation. If we cannot reach the adult, the student will follow their usual dismissal routine.

Dismissal is at 3:40 p.m. Students are dismissed according to their usual departure plan (school bus, walk, parent pick up, or daycare). If your child will NOT be following their usual routine, a note must be sent to the teacher so they will know how the student will be going home that day. If the change of plan occurs during the school day, you must call the office by 3:15 p.m., and dismissal instructions will be relayed to the teacher. In order to avoid misunderstandings, we must always be informed by a parent or guardian when dismissal routines are changed.

School employees are not available to babysit or supervise your child after school is dismissed. Students must be picked up promptly after the end of school each day.

DROP-OFF/PICK UP

Many children are brought to school and are picked up in front of the school. We encourage adults and our students to be good neighbors and observe all traffic, pedestrian and parking laws. If you are picking up your child, please follow the traffic pattern (one line of cars nearest to the side walk) by the fence near the north playground. Your child will be waiting at the Parent Pick Up designated area. Parents should also be aware of the bus, and daycare van zones (painted yellow areas) and staff parking lot. There is NO PARKING or DROP OFF OR PICK UP for students in these areas. Student safety is our number one concern.

Please DO NOT leave your car unattended!

ATTENDANCE

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Please call us anytime your child will be absent or late to school at 253-373-7485

ABSENCES and TARDIES

Illness is the usual excuse for absence from school. However, there are occasions when exceptional circumstances might require absence from school. It is important that both parents and the school know when students are not in attendance.

SAFE ARRIVAL PROGRAM

The Safe Arrival Program is in operation at Springbrook. This means that if your child is absent when attendance is taken in the morning and you have not called the school (253-373-7485), staff will be calling the phone numbers listed on the enrollment card to verify the absence. We ask parents to call before the start of school (9:15 am) and leave a message on voicemail. The law requires us to make an effort to account for a student who is absent.

TRUANCY BECCA BILL

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The BECCA Bill requires all school districts to track the number of student absences and notify parents

when their children have violated attendance procedures. Two or more unexcused absences in a month, or ten in a

year is considered at-risk and a parent will be required to participate in an attendance conference.

Parents must be notified of excused and unexcused absences. An unexcused absence means a student has failed to attend the majority of classes in an average school day and the parents have not excused the absence by providing a note or informing the school by phone within 48 hours of a valid reason for the absence.

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The BECCA Bill requires all school districts to track the number of student absences and notify parents

when their children have violated attendance procedures. Two or more unexcused absences in a month, or ten in a

year is considered at-risk and a parent will be required to participate in an attendance conference.

42386250If you are having another adult pick up your child, please be sure that they are listed as an emergency contact or are named in your note to the teacher. We cannot release your child(ren) to anyone who is not on the contact list or otherwise identified by you in writing. All persons signing out students should be prepared to show identification.

020000If you are having another adult pick up your child, please be sure that they are listed as an emergency contact or are named in your note to the teacher. We cannot release your child(ren) to anyone who is not on the contact list or otherwise identified by you in writing. All persons signing out students should be prepared to show identification.

EARLY DISMISSAL

Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments for their student before or after school. However, we understand that you may occasionally, find it necessary to remove your child from school before the end of the regular school day. If you are picking up your child for early dismissal, please adhere to the following procedure:

Send a note to the teacher so preparations can be made. If an emergency situation makes this impossible, a phone call to the school office will be fine.

Come to the office and sign the early dismissal sign-out sheet. Your child will be called from the classroom to meet you in the office. We are not able to call your child to the office until you have arrived to sign them out, so please be sure to allow enough wait time.

If your child returns to school the same day, he/she will need to be signed back in.

4. Early dismissals after 3:20 p.m. are extremely disruptive to the whole classroom.

Students will not be dismissed after 3:20 for any reason. If you need to communicate

with your child about changes to their schedule, please do so before 3:15 or we will not

be able to guarantee the message will reach them.

Compulsory Attendance Law

Did You Know?

Maintaining good attendance is one of the most important things a student can do to be successful.

Attendance is important in all grade levels, from Pre-K through 12th grade. Students who attend regularly are much more likely to be at or above grade level standards. Poor attendance at any grade increases the likelihood of falling behind academically.

All absences (excused and unexcused) have the potential of harming students academically. Students who miss 10% (18 days) of the school year are defined as being chronically absent. Students who are chronically absent have greater risk of falling behind one or more grade levels.

A student can be chronically absent by missing 2 or more days a month. New state laws regarding attendance now require schools to address both excused and unexcused absences.

Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help students who were absent catch up.

By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.

By 9th grade, regular and high attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.

Plan for Good Attendance

Staying healthy is one of the most important things you can do to have good attendance. Get plenty of sleep, eat a balanced diet, wash your hands regularly, and make sure you are up to date on your immunizations. Dont stay home unless you are truly sick. Stomach aches and headaches can be a sign of anxiety not sickness.

Make a plan for good attendance. Keep a copy of your school calendar accessible. Ask your parents to make appointments outside of the school day or on non-school days. Please schedule vacations and other trips on non-school days.

Know when you need to be at the bus stop. Make a plan for it you miss the bus in the morning. Discuss with your parents what options you have (city bus, ride from a relative, ride-share services).

Keep up on your school work. Students will often be anxious and be tempted to miss school if they havent done their homework or studied for a test. Approach each day with confidence.

If you are not attending because someone is harassing, intimidating or bullying you, it has become a serious issue and it is time to enlist the assistance of an adult. Find an adult at your school (teacher, counselor, safety officer) you trust and report the suspected bullying. Please review the section on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying for more information on how to report suspected bullying.

Students who have parents who emphasize the importance of attending every day will take their own attendance more seriously.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We miss your student when they are gone and we value their contributions to our school. We would like you to help ensure that your student attends regularly and is successful in school. If your student is going to be absent, please contact your childs school. Call, email, send a note or contact the school through Skyward Family Access.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We know that there are a wide variety of reasons that students are absent from school, from health concerns to transportation challenges. There are many people in our building prepared to help you if you or your student face challenges in getting to school regularly or on time. Please contact the attendance office, school nurse, counselor, or your childs teacher if you need support. We will track attendance daily, document when your student is missing from class, communicate with you to understand why they were absent, and identify barriers and supports available to overcome challenges you may face in helping your student attend school.

SCHOOL POLICIES AND STATE LAWS

It is important that you understand our school policies and procedures, as well as Washington State Law, to ensure your child is successful in school. State law for mandatory attendance, called the Becca Bill, requires children from age 8 to 17 to attend a public school, private school, or a district-approved home school program. Children that are 6- or 7-years-old are not required to be enrolled in school. However, if parents enroll their 6- or 7-year-old, the student must attend full-time. Youth who are 16 or older may be excused from attending public school if they meet certain requirements. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=28A.225

We, the school, are required to take daily attendance and notify you when your student has an unexcused absence.

If your student has two unexcused absences in one month, state law (RCW 28A.225.020) requires we schedule a conference with you and your student to identify the barriers and supports available to ensure regular attendance. The district is obligated to develop a plan that may require an assessment to determine how to best meet the needs of your student and reduce absenteeism.

In elementary school after five excused absences in any month, or ten or more excused absences in the school year, the school district is required to contact you to schedule a conference at a mutually agreeable, reasonable time with at least one district employee, to identify the barriers and supports available to you and your student. A conference is not required if your student has provided a doctors note, or pre-arranged the absence in writing, and the parent, student and school have made plan so your student does not fall behind academically. If your student has an Individualized Education Plan or a 504 Plan the team that created the plan needs to reconvene.

If your student has seven unexcused absences in any month or ten unexcused absences within the school year, we are required to file a petition with the Juvenile court, alleging a violation of RCW 28A.225.010, the mandatory attendance laws. The petition may be automatically stayed and your student and family may be referred to a Community Truancy Workshop, or you and your student may need to appear in Juvenile Court. If your student continues to be truant you may need to go to court.

For more information, you can visit Policies 3121 regarding Compulsory Attendance and 3122 Excused and Unexcused Absence

Vacation/Extended Absence

Pre-planned absences of less than 20 days usually require only parental permission by way of a phone call, fax, email, or written note explaining the reason for the absence and the dates involved. The absence must meet the criteria listed in Policy 3122 in order for the absence to be considered excused. Additional documentation (such as a doctors note) may be required by the principal. Students are responsible for completing all assigned coursework from their absence.

For pre-planned absences extending to or beyond 20 days, students and/or parent/guardians are required to make an appointment with an administrator at the school prior to the absences occurring. A student with 20 or more consecutive days of absences may be withdrawn from the school and may not be able to be placed back in the class or even school in which they were previously enrolled.

Please try to schedule extended trips during scheduled school vacation periods (summer, winter, mid- winter and spring breaks).

Please do not ask your child to meet you in the office, parking lot, or at the door. To ensure safety of the children placed in our care, it is essential that parents follow these procedures.

EXTENDED ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL

Occasionally it may be necessary for a student to be absent from school for an extended period of time for reasons other than illness. This may be due to circumstances such as family emergency, a unique travel opportunity, or other similar reasons. Absences that are expected to exceed 5 school days must be arranged in advance with the Principal. Extended Absence request forms are available in the school office. Please be aware that absences lasting longer than 20 consecutive school days require that the student be withdrawn from school; parents will need to re-register their child upon their return to school.

LEARNING FIRST EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE

All KSD schools will release students 2 hours early each Wednesday, except during conference weeks. Breakfast and lunch will be served on these days, and regular district transportation will be provided. Springbrooks Wednesday dismissal time is 1:40 p.m.

BUS TRANSFERS

To prevent overloading buses, our district regulations state that students ride only the buses assigned to them to and from school. Students may not transfer from bus to bus, nor may walkers ride home on the buses with their friends. Students may not get off at stops other than their own. If it is necessary for a student to deviate from this procedure, a note signed by the parent must be sent to the school office first thing in the morning so that a special bus pass can be issued. Students may not bring this note in at the end of the day during dismissal time because this time of day is very busy and may cause a student to miss the buys.

SCHOOL MEALS

Elementary meal prices for the 2018-19 school year are:

LunchBreakfast

Student Lunch$2.60Student Breakfast$1.50

Reduced-price Lunch K-3FreeReduced-price BreakfastFree

Reduced-price Lunch 4-6.40Milk.50

Milk.50Adult/Visitor Breakfast2.25

Adult/Visitor Lunch3.75

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PAYMENTS INTO MEAL ACCOUNTS

Each student has an exclusive, individual meal account identified by the Kent School District Student Id Number. Money may be paid into the student's account in advance, then meals are deducted from the account.

Students will have meal ID cards and will give their ID card to the Kitchen Manager at the end of the serving line. All students use the same system. This insures anonymity for students on subsidized meal programs.

Prepayment by cash or check at school may be for any amount. Visa or MasterCard may be used for prepayments of $20.00 or more by calling the Food Services Office at (253) 373-7275 or make online payments using Lunch Money Now on the Kent School District website www.kent.k12.wa.us, in the Lunch Menus section.

FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEAL APPLICATONS

Meals are availableforfree or at the reduced price of 40 for lunch to students who qualify based on USDA household income guidelines. Subsidized meals must be applied for each school year; students who were on the program in the previous school year have 30 days to re-apply for benefits to avoid any gap in their benefits. Applications are available at the schools, the Food & Nutrition Services office, and on the district website.

BIRTHDAY POLICY

Springbrook welcomes all student birthdays and love a good celebration. In order to honor all birthdays and at same time maintain a strong instructional schedule, all birthday parties will occur once monthly during student lunch time. Please consult the schools newsletter for that one day of the month where students can celebrate their birthday.

BE INVOLVED VISIT AND VOLUNTEER!

SCHOOL VISITATIONS and VOLUNTEERS

Helping students succeed is a joint effort. Our relationship in working together as school, student and family is vital. Volunteers and visitors are encouraged and always welcome. For safety reasons, we ask that all visitors sign in at the office and wear a visitor badge before entering a classroom or going on the playground. All volunteers in the building and on the field trips are required to have a background check before they may begin volunteering. This is done on the Kent School District VIPS system on our website. Please call the school office for further information regarding this procedure. Thank you for your support and participation in our learning community!

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FIELD TRIPS

Students are taken on educational field trips from time to time. One or more teachers always accompany them, plus any parents who wish to participate on a space available basis. Parental permission forms are required before students are allowed to leave school for field trips. Parents will be informed of all field trips as they are scheduled.

Volunteers must pass a background check via VIPS online prior to being a chaperone.

SPRINGBROOK PTA

We have a terrific group of parents and community members supporting Springbrook through our PTA. They are responsible for many of the great programs and activities we enjoy, such as Book Fair, Popcorn, Yearbook, Field Trips, and much more. New members are always welcome! You may contact our PTA at springbrookpta@outlook.com.

READING AT SPRINGBROOK

What is IRLA?

Teachers use the IRLA system (designed by the American Reading Company) to determine the reading behaviors that should be expected at each color level. These reading behaviors are in line with national reading standards. There are Grade Level Expectations by Color Levels

Your students teacher can provide you with your childs specific reading goals. All students should be reading or being read to for 30 minutes each day outside of school. 4547870130175NEWSLETTER

The Dolphin Splash, a monthly newsletter, will be posted to Peachjar and sent as an email to every guardian. This is our primary vehicle for communication to parents, and we encourage you to go through the contents. Teachers may send class newsletters as well.

DRESS and PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Students dress and grooming should be in keeping with prevailing community standards. The primary responsibility for dress and grooming resides in the home. At Springbrook students are encouraged to dress like a scholar. Spirit wear and college gear are also encouraged. Dress or grooming that constitutes a clear and present danger to health or safety, or interferes with the educational process are appropriate concerns of the school. Students wearing inappropriate dress/clothing (determined by school administrators) will call home for a change of clothing. Students must also wear appropriate shoes during their PE class for safety.

Examples of inappropriate dress include:

- clothing which bares the stomach, can be seen through, or is looked upon as beach or swimwear

- clothing which advocates or advertises drugs, alcohol, or tobacco

- clothing which promotes violence, rude behavior, or any other items inappropriate for sale to children

- footwear that is unsafe or considered beachwear, such as flip flops

- hats, hoods and bandanas may not be worn anywhere within the school building including classrooms.

Tank-tops worn to school must have at least a 2-inch strap width. Spaghetti straps or strapless tank tops are considered inappropriate and may not be worn at school.

STUDENT HEALTH ROOM PROGRAM

Our Health Room is staffed by a nurse two days each week. A trained health assistant is on duty for four hours each day. Office staff covers the Health Room at all other times.

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If a student is injured or ill at school, he/she will be given first aid by appropriate school staff. If the student is too ill to remain at school or needs to see a doctor, the parents will be called. If they cannot be reached, the person listed as the first emergency contact on the Emergency Card will be called. If no one is available to come for the child, our best judgment will be used to decide whether to call for emergency medical aid. Your assistance in providing complete and up-to-date emergency contact information for your childs records is critical.

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Our school nurses and health room staff are always happy to assist parents regarding student health concerns. They are not, however, licensed to diagnose health conditions. Please contact your health care provider for diagnosis and treatment.

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241300134620MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

No medication, including all over-the-counter drugs (even cough drops), can be given to students without a physicians written order and a signed parent or guardian permission. Forms are available in the school office. All medications are administered in the health room. Students may not keep medications with them or in their backpacks.

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3314700134620IMMUNIZATIONS

The State of Washington requires that all students in school be fully immunized unless their parent or guardian requests an exemption for personal, religious, or medical reasons. Full immunization is determined by your childs age. A certificate of immunization status must be on file with your childs school providing the date for all immunizations.

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When to keep your child home from school due to an illness

It's hard sometimes to decide whether to send your children to school when they don't feel well. We feel very strongly at Springbrook Elementary that good attendance is extremely important to your child's success at school! They must be here to learn. However, coming to school sick (and possibly contagious) not only exposes other children to illness, but also delays your child's healing time. Here are some helpful guidelines to consider when you are making this decision.

Children who have the following symptoms should stay home and not come to school until these symptoms have been gone for at least 24 hours without the help of medication, or until your doctor sends a note that states the condition is not contagious and it is OK for your child to come back to school:

-762001587500372110059055VOMITING/DIARRHEA - Until you

know that these are not signs of a

contagious illness, such as a stomach

virus, your child should be kept home.

If the vomiting or diarrhea happen more

than once that day, or if they are

associated with fever, you must keep

your child home.

Students should not return to school

until at least 24 hours after the vomiting

or diarrhea have stopped.

00VOMITING/DIARRHEA - Until you

know that these are not signs of a

contagious illness, such as a stomach

virus, your child should be kept home.

If the vomiting or diarrhea happen more

than once that day, or if they are

associated with fever, you must keep

your child home.

Students should not return to school

until at least 24 hours after the vomiting

or diarrhea have stopped.

FEVER -Check your child's

temperature with a thermometer. If a

fever over 100 degrees is present DO

NOT send him or her to school, even if

you have given them medicine to reduce

the fever. Children must be fever-free for

2400300768350024 hours, without the use of medicine,

before returning to school.

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SKIN RASHES - Sometimes a

rash is a sign of a contagious

disease such as chickenpox

Sometimes, rashes are not

contagious, but are 388620045720RED EYES, ESPECIALLY IF

THERE IS ALSO DRAINAGE OR

CRUSTING AROUND THE EYE

This can often mean your child has conjunctivitis, also known as pink-eye.

It is very easily spread. Children with

pink-eye will be excluded from school

until they have been seen by their

medical care provider & treatment has

been ongoing for 24 hours.

Sometimes it is just allergies or other irritations that are causing the red color. but until we know for sure (which means we must have a note from the doctor stating the condition is not contagious, or until the redness and drainage are completely gone), your child must remain out of school.

00RED EYES, ESPECIALLY IF

THERE IS ALSO DRAINAGE OR

CRUSTING AROUND THE EYE

This can often mean your child has conjunctivitis, also known as pink-eye.

It is very easily spread. Children with

pink-eye will be excluded from school

until they have been seen by their

medical care provider & treatment has

been ongoing for 24 hours.

uncomfortable

and itchy from contact with

something the child is allergic to.

If the cause of the rash is un-

known, the student must not come

to school until the rash has been

treated and a note from the doctor

states it is ok to return to school.

Anytime a rash is associated with

fever, the child may not come to

school until that fever is gone for

24 hours without medication.

EQUIPMENT FROM HOME

All toy items including balls, jump rope, etc. are kept at home to reduce loss. No hard balls, knives, electronic games, martial art paraphernalia, plastic facsimile weapons or other dangerous objects are allowed at school and will be confiscated. Any item that could be considered a weapon will be confiscated. When in doubt, check with the school.

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CELL PHONE PROTOCOL

If a student brings a cell phone to school, a cell phone contract on file with the office is mandatory. The school is NOT RESPONSIBLE if the phone is lost or stolen. In the event that it is necessary for your child to have a cell phone at school, he or she should follow these procedures (as outlined in the cell phone contract):

- Cell phone is to be turned off during school hours.

- Cell phone is to be kept in a backpack and out of sight during school hours.

If the cell phone or any electronic device becomes a disruption to the school environment (example: continuous ringing or vibrating, texting in class or other areas of the building, etc.), the device will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day. A second occurrence will result in the cell phone or electronic device being confiscated and returned to the parent/guardian.

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LOST AND FOUND

Each year personal belongings are lost at Springbrook. Parents are requested to label with the childs name such things as coats, hats, boots, shoes and lunch boxes, as well as other items which could be lost. All articles found by students will be turned in to the lost and found. Parents are also welcome to come and check for lost items. Unlabeled items left in lost and found will be donated to charity.

HARASSMENT

Springbrook Elementary and the Kent School District are committed to an educational environment that is free from harassment in any form.

Harassment can be defined as unasked for, unwanted and unwelcome behavior. It is characterized by behavior which is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive to limit a students ability to participate in, or benefit from the educational program, or to create a hostile or abusive environment for others here at Springbrook.

Any student at Springbrook Elementary who feels they are being harassed by anyone should notify their parents, or any adult staff member here at school. Corrective action will be taken for every offense. Elementary sanctions will be imposed considering the age and developmental stage of the student. Consequences and restorative work will take place when harassment is reported and verified to be true. These consequences may range from notification of a students parent/guardian to long-term suspension from school.

PROTECTING OUR SCHOOL

We are proud of our school, but like all schools it may get some damage. A few people can cause much damage on weekends and evenings. You can help by treating our school the way it should be treated and by reporting vandalism.

If you see someone damaging the school or grounds, or walking on the roof, please call our security department at 253-373-7256 or the King County Police, 911.

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27736801201420Outdoor recess is held every day, except in cases of extreme weather conditions, such as heavy rain, high winds, thunder, lighting, or extreme temperatures. All students are expected to go outside at recess time. Please be sure your child wears clothing that is appropriate for the weather each day.

00Outdoor recess is held every day, except in cases of extreme weather conditions, such as heavy rain, high winds, thunder, lighting, or extreme temperatures. All students are expected to go outside at recess time. Please be sure your child wears clothing that is appropriate for the weather each day.

ICE AND SNOW

When ice and snow prevail, our first concern is always the safety of the students. In hazardous weather, bus schedules may vary in time of pick-up and return trips.

In the event of ice or snow, please listen to your radio or television for closure information. Television and radio stations broadcast this information regularly. It will also be posted on the Kent School District web site at www.kent.k12.wa.us

If the Kent School District is not mentioned during the newscast, you will know that Kent School District schools are open, with buses operating on nearly as normal a schedule as possible. If the Kent School District is mentioned during a newscast, it will refer to one of the following situations:

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Emergency schedule this means that weather will cause changes in bus routes. Buses may also be running late but school will start at the normal time.

All KSD schools are closed this is determined on a day-to-day basis and parents should listen each morning for information.

All Kent School district schools are open, but will be running

1 or 2 hours late. Bus schedules are adjusted by the same time. For example, if your student catches the bus at 8:50 am and the school is one hour late, he/she would catch the bus at 9:50 am.

When schools open late, there will be no before school activities. When schools are closed (or close early), there will be no after school, evening or athletic events at any Kent School District facility.

If school is open, then all students are expected to attend on time and for the entire day, regardless of the weather that day. We also go outside for recess daily. Unless the school is closed for the day, absences due to weather are unexcused absences.

EMERGENCY DISMISSAL PLAN

If it should be necessary to close school for an emergency prior to normal closing time, it may not be possible to contact parents. Therefore, each student must know what to do in case parents are not home or immediately available should power outages, weather conditions, etc. necessitate an early dismissal. Make sure that you have a current Emergency Dismissal Form on file in the Springbrook office for each of your children. Please discuss and periodically review your family safety plan so each student knows whether to go home or to a neighbor, and what to do until parents arrive home. This advance planning will assure student safety and your peace of mind.

School Discipline

General Definitions

For purposes of all disciplinary policies and procedures, the following definitions will apply:

Behavioral violationmeans a students behavior that violates the districts discipline policies.

Classroom exclusionmeans the exclusion of a student from a classroom or instructional or activity area for behavioral violations, subject to the requirements of WAC 392-400-330 and 392-400-335. Classroom exclusion does not include action that results in missed instruction for a brief duration when:

a teacher or other school personnel attempts other forms of discipline to support the student in meeting behavioral expectations; and

the student remains under the supervision of the teacher or other school personnel during such brief duration.

Culturally responsivehas the same meaning as cultural competency in RCW 28A.410.270, which states "cultural competency" includes knowledge of student cultural histories and contexts, as well as family norms and values in different cultures; knowledge and skills in accessing community resources and community and parent outreach; and skills in adapting instruction to students' experiences and identifying cultural contexts for individual students.

Disciplinemeans any action taken by a school district in response to behavioral violations.

Disruption of the educational processmeans the interruption of classwork, the creation of disorder, or the invasion of the rights of a student or group of students.

Emergency expulsionmeans the removal of a student from school because the students statements or behavior pose an immediate and continuing danger to other students or school personnel, or an immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the educational process, subject to the requirements in WAC 392-400-510 through 392-400-530

Expulsionmeans a denial of admission to the students current school placement in response to a behavioral violation, subject to the requirements in WAC 392-400-430 through 392-400-480

Length of an academic termmeans the total number of school days in a single trimester or semester, as defined by the board of directors.

Other forms of disciplinemeans actions used in response to problem behaviors and behavioral violations, other than classroom exclusion, suspension, expulsion, or emergency expulsion, which may involve the use of best practices and strategies included in the state menu for behavior developed under RCW 28A.165.035.

Parenthas the same meaning as inWAC 392-172A-01125, and means (a) a biological or adoptive parent of a child; (b) a foster parent; (c) a guardian generally authorized to act as the childs parent, or authorized to make educational decisions for the student, but not the state, if the student is a ward of the state; (d) an individual acting in the place of a biological or adoptive parent, including a grandparent, stepparent, or other relative with whom the student lives, or an individual who is legally responsible for the students welfare; or a surrogate parent who has been appointed in accordance with WAC 392-172A.05130. If the biological or adoptive parent is attempting to act as the parent and more than one party meets the qualifications to act as a parent, the biological or adoptive parent must be presumed to be the parent unless he or she does not have legal authority to make educational decisions for the student. If a judicial decree or order identifies a specific person or persons to act as the parent of a child or to make educational decision on behalf of a child, then that person or persons shall be determined to be the parent for purposes of this policy and procedure.

School boardmeans the governing board of directors of the local school district.

School business daymeans any calendar day except Saturdays, Sundays, and any federal and school holidays upon which the office of the Superintendent is open to the public for business. A school business day concludes or terminates upon the closure of the Superintendents office for the calendar day.

School daymeansany day or partial day that students are in attendance at school for instructional purposes.

Suspensionmeans the denial of attendance in response to a behavioral violation from any subject or class, or from any full schedule of subjects or classes, but not including classroom exclusions, expulsions, or emergency expulsions. Suspension may also include denial of admission to or entry upon, real and personal property that is owned, leased, rented, or controlled by the district.

In-school suspensionmeans a suspension in which a student is excluded from the student's regular educational setting but remains in the student's current school placement for up to ten consecutive school days, subject to the requirements in WAC 392-400-430 through 392-400-475.

Short-term suspensionmeans a suspension in which a student is excluded from school for up to ten consecutive school days, subject to the requirements in WAC 392-400-430 through 392-400-475.

Long-term suspensionmeans a suspension in which a student is excluded from school for more than ten consecutive school days, subject to the requirements in WAC 392-400-430 through 392-400-475.

Discipline Category Definitions

Arson

For purposes of school discipline, arson means any intentional or reckless setting of a fire or other burning of personal or public property. Reckless means that the student understood, but acted with disregard for, the consequences of his or her conduct.

Assault

For purposes of school discipline, assault means actual or attempted hitting, striking or other wrongful physical contact inflicted on another either directly or indirectly through an object.

This includes non-consensual sexual assault on school grounds or at school activities. See also Verbal Threats of Violence.

Reasonable Self-Defense:

It is expected that a student must always first retreat from any threat of harm and/or contact an adult staff member for assistance before engaging in any type of physical response to an assault.However, an administrator may decide not to subject a student to discipline if, following a reasonable investigation, the administrator determines that all of the following are true:

A student who is being assaulted or witnesses another student being assaulted acts only in a manner that is defensive and protective of himself/herself or others.

The student is acting in a manner that a building administrator determines is reasonable and necessary in light of the circumstances.

The student did not instigate, provoke, or promote the violence by his or her words or conduct immediately prior to the assault.

A reasonable physical response to an assault may include holding the assailants hands or arms to prevent the assault, or pulling two fighting students apart and holding them until adult staff can arrive and intervene.

Defacing or Destruction of Property

For school discipline purposes, means the unauthorized, intentional damage to district property or the property of others (other than arson, above).

Note: Under RCW 28A.635.060 (1), the school district may withhold the grades, diploma, and transcripts of a pupil responsible for intentional damage or loss to the property of the district, a contractor of the district, an employee, or another student until the pupil or the pupils parent or guardian has paid for the damages. If a student has been suspended or expelled, the student may not be readmitted until the student, parents, or legal guardian has made payment in full, or until the superintendent directs otherwise. If the property damaged is a school bus owned and operated by the district, a student suspended for the damage may not be permitted to enter or ride any school bus until the student or parent or legal guardian has made payment in full or until directed otherwise by the superintendent.

When the pupil and parent or guardian are unable to pay for the damages, the school district will provide a program of voluntary work for the pupil in lieu of the payment of monetary damages. Upon completion of the voluntary work the grades, diploma, and transcripts of the pupil shall be released. The parent or guardian of the pupil is liable for damages as otherwise provided by Washington state law.

Repeated Defiance of School Authority

Refusal to obey reasonable requests, instructions, and directives of any school personnel (including volunteers or contractors working for the school) pertaining to the orderly operation of the school. Directives regarding safety need to be followed immediately. Lower, non-safety issues, students will be given multiple opportunities to comply before discipline is administered. Students failure to engage academically will be addressed in ways that do notinclude disciplinary actions. (Defiance of school authority is a discretionary discipline offense under RCW 28A.600.015 that cannot result in long-term suspension or expulsion.)

Disruptive Behavior of the Education Setting

An act at school or at a school related activity that a student should know will have the effect of:

Insulting, mocking or demeaning a student, staff or group of students causing substantial disruption and/or interference with the orderly operation of the school; or educational setting

Causing a substantial interruption to instruction or the safe and orderly operation of the school.

(District Note: Disruptive Behavior is a discretionary discipline offense under RCW 28A.600.015 that cannot result in long-term suspension or expulsion.)

Disruptive Dress

Student dress and appearance may be regulated when, in the judgment of school administrators, there is a reasonable expectation that:

A health or safety hazard will be presented by the student's dress or appearance;

Damage to school property will result from the student's dress and appearance;

A hostile environment will be established or perpetuated; or,

A material and substantial disruption of the educational process will result from the student's dress or appearance.

(Material and substantial disruption of the educational process may be found to exist when a student's conduct is inconsistent with any part of the educational mission of the school district. Prohibited conduct includes the use or promotion of obscene, lewd, racist, violent, sexual, drug, alcohol or tobacco-related messages.)

Drugs/Alcohol and Other Prohibited Chemical Substances

The possession, consumption, use, storage, or distribution of drugs, alcohol, and other similar chemical substances on school grounds, at school activities, or on district-provided transportation is prohibited. For purposes of student conduct expectations:

This section applies to any controlled substance, medication, stimulant, depressant, or mood-altering compound, including simulated compounds intended to produce intoxication or euphoria, whether or not such compounds have been designated a controlled substance by state or federal law;

This section applies to marijuana or substances containing marijuana;

This section applies to legally-prescribed drugs which a student is nevertheless not lawfully authorized to possess on school grounds, at school activities, or on district-provided transportation;

This section applies to students who enter school grounds, school activities, or district-provided transportation following the unlawful use or consumption of drugs, alcohol, and other similar chemical substances, including students who appear to be under the influence of such substances; and

This section applies equally to the possession or use of paraphernalia or other items used to possess, consume, store, or distribute drugs, alcohol, and/or other illegal chemical substances, including marijuana or substances containing marijuana.

In all cases in which a student possesses or is distributing on school grounds, at school activities, or on district-provided transportation a substance prohibited under this section that is also a violation of the law, a report will be made by school officials to law enforcement.

Fighting

For purposes of school discipline fighting is defined as actual or attempted hitting, striking or other wrongful physical contact between two or more individuals. (Such offense is a discretionary discipline offense under RCW 28A.600.015 that cannot result in long-term suspension or expulsion.)

Fighting or Assault Involvement

Encouraging, promoting, and/or escalating a fight or assault by words or actions.

Gang Conduct

For school discipline purposes includes:

the creation, display, or communication of gestures, language, imagery, or symbols as defined below commonly associated with gang culture

the promotion of gang culture and/or gang violence, and/or

the solicitation or recruitment of gang members

Gang imagery and symbols include, but are not limited to:

apparel (including shoelaces, bandanas, belts, or hats) which by virtue of color, arrangement, trademark, symbol, or any other attributes indicate or imply gang membership or affiliation

displays of gang affiliation on personal belongings including clothing, school assignments, notebooks, body, etc.

Harassment, Intimidate and/or Bullying

For school discipline purposes, harassment, intimidation and bullying includes:

intentional hurtful, threatening, or intimidating verbal and/or physical conduct in violation of Kent School District Policy 3207 and Procedure 3207P;

unsolicited or unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that is harassing or intimidating that can be of a sexual, religious, racial or ethnic nature, or based on disability in violation of Kent School District Policy 3205 and Procedure 3205P and Kent School District Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

Lewd and/or Obscene Behavior

Behavior of a sexual nature including but not limited to acts of a sexual nature and possession of or accessing pornographic material while on school grounds or at school activities are prohibited. Prohibited materials includes digital or electronic text, images, or sounds that are possessed, displayed, or transmitted while under the supervision of school authorities. Note: Non-consensual sexual misconduct please see Assault category. Use of profanity or obscene gestures not directed at another student please see Disruptive Behavior. (Lewd and/or obscene behaviors that do not constitute a sex offense is a discretionary discipline offense under RCW 28A.600.015 that cannot result in long-term suspension or expulsion.)

Theft/Stealing

Possession of another person's or district property, regardless of value, without the person's permission with the intent to deprive the owner of such property. As part of the sanction, restitution will usually be required. (Theft and stealing are discretionary discipline offenses under RCW 28A.600.015 that cannot result in long-term suspension or expulsion.)

Note: Under RCW 28A.635.060 (1), the school district may withhold the grades, diploma, and transcripts of a pupil responsible for intentional damage or loss to the property of the district, a contractor of the district, an employee, or another student until the pupil or the pupils parent or guardian has paid for the damages. If a student has been suspended or expelled, the student may not be readmitted until the student or parents or legal guardian has made payment in full, or until the superintendent directs otherwise. If the property damaged is a school bus owned and operated by the district, a student suspended for the damage may not be permitted to enter or ride any school bus until the student or parent or legal guardian has made payment in full or until directed otherwise by the superintendent.

Threats of Violence

A threat to cause bodily injury, significant property damage, or to cause the physical confinement or restraint of the person threatened, or any other act causing substantial harm to the physical or mental health of the person threatened.

Tobacco/Nicotine/Vaping Products Use or Possession

Students may not participate in smoking/vaping, use of tobacco products or products containing nicotine, or possess tobacco products on the school premises or at school-sponsored functions. (Use or possession of tobacco or nicotine products is a discretionary discipline offense under RCW 28A.600.015 that cannot result in long-term suspension or expulsion.)

Truancy

A student is truant for disciplinary purposes when one or both of the conditions below are met:

The student comes onto school property and then leaves without permission before the school day ends and/or

Remains on school property but does not attend one or more periods.

Unsafe Behavior

Minor behaviors that create unsafe conditions (for example running in the hall, climbing on prohibited structures, engaging in mutual rough play, light pushing/shoving).

Weapons

Possession or use of actual weapons in violation of Kent School District Policy 3245, including firearms, dangerous weapons, and other items listed within that policy. This includes when a student acts with malice as defined under RCW 9A.04.110 and displays a device that appears to be a firearm. Objects and conduct that fall outside of Policy 3245 should be addressed under other sections, as appropriate.

Any Kent School District student who is determined to have carried a firearm or to have possessed a firearm on school premises, school-provided transportation, or school sponsored activities at any facility shall be expelled from school for not less than one year (12 months) under RCW 28A.600.420, with notification to parents and law enforcement. The district

superintendent or the superintendents designee is authorized to modify the expulsion of a student on a case- by-case basis.

The school district may also suspend or expel a student for up to one year if the student acts with malice as defined under RCW 9A.04.110 and displays a device that appears to be a firearm.

Expulsion may result based upon the administrator's judgment of the seriousness of the act or circumstances surrounding the act, and/or the previous record of the student.

Supporting Students with Other Forms of Discipline

Unless a students on-going behavior poses an immediate and continuing danger to others, or a students on-going behavior poses an immediate and continuing threat to the educational process, staff members must first attempt one or more forms of other forms of discipline to support students in meeting behavioral expectations before imposing classroom exclusion, short-term suspension, or in-school suspension. Before imposing a long-term suspension or expulsion, the district must first consider other forms of discipline.

These other forms of discipline may involve the use of best practices and strategies included in the state menu for behavior available on the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instructions website. Examples of alternative forms of corrective action often are categorized as one of the following:

Restorative: Providing the student an opportunity to restore relationships between themselves and stakeholders they have affected due to the behavior incident. Examples include: Identify harm caused by action, sincere apology, student contracts, community services, restitution, healing circles.

Reflective: Provide opportunities for student to reflect about the decision they made that led to the corrective action. Examples: Reflection sheets, role playing, interviews to gain insight, identify positive solutions they could have made.

Instructional: Provide teaching opportunities for students that target the function of the behavior and helps them learn the skills needed to not engage in such behaviors again. Examples: Teach/reteach social skills, practice using social skills strategies, social stories, have student teach younger students a social skill, research a subject to understand impact.

Staff members are not restricted to the above list and may use any other form of discipline compliant with WAC 392-400-025(9).

Grievance process for other forms of discipline and classroom exclusion

Any parent/guardian or student who is aggrieved by the imposition of other forms of discipline and/or classroom exclusion has the right to an informal conference with the principal for resolving the grievance. If the grievance pertains to the action of an employee, the district will notify that employee of the grievance as soon as reasonably possible.

At such conference, the student and parent will have the opportunity to voice issues and concerns related to the grievance and ask questions of staff members involved in the grievance matter. Staff members will have opportunity to respond to the issues and questions related to the grievance matter. Additionally, the principal will have opportunity to address issues and questions raised and to ask questions of the parent, student, and staff members.

If after exhausting this remedy the grievance is not yet resolved, the parent and student will have the right, upon two (2) school business days prior notice, to present a written and/or oral grievance to the Superintendent or designee. The Superintendent or designee will provide the parent and student with a written copy of its response to the grievance within ten (10) school business days. Use of the grievance process will not impede or postpone the disciplinary action, unless the principal or Superintendent elects to postpone the disciplinary action.

Discipline that may be grieved under this section includes other forms of discipline, including after-school detention; classroom exclusion; removal or suspension from athletic activity or participation; and removal or suspension from school-provided transportation.

Suspension and expulsion general conditions and limitations

The districts use of suspension and expulsion will have a real and substantial relationship to the lawful maintenance and operation of the school district, including but not limited to, the preservation of the health and safety of students and employees and the preservation of an educational process that is conducive to learning. The district will not expel, suspend, or discipline in any manner for a students performance of or failure to perform any act not related to the orderly operation of the school or school-sponsored activities or any other aspect of preserving the educational process. The district will not administer any form of discipline in a manner that would prevent a student from accomplishing a specific academic grade, subject, or graduation requirements.

An expulsion or suspension of a student may not be for an indefinite period and must have an end date.

After suspending or expelling a student, the district will make reasonable efforts to return the student to the students regular educational setting as soon as possible. Additionally, the district must allow the student to petition for readmission at any time. The district will not administer any form of discipline in a manner that prevents a student from completing subject, grade-level, or graduation requirements.

When administering a suspension or expulsion, the district may deny a student admission to, or entry upon, real and personal property that the district owns, leases, rents, or controls. The district must provide an opportunity for students to receive educational services during a suspension or expulsion (see below). The district will not suspend or expel a student from school for absences or tardiness.

If during a suspension or expulsion the district enrolls a student in another program or course of study, the district may not preclude the student from returning to the students regular educational setting following the end of the suspension or expulsion, unless one of the following applies:

The Superintendent or designee grants a petition to extend a students expulsion under WAC 392-400-480; the change of setting is to protect victims under WAC 392-400-810; or other law precludes the student from returning to his or her regular educational setting.

In accordance with RCW 28A.600.420, a school district must expel a student for no less than one year if the district has determined that the student has carried or possessed a firearm on school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public schools. The Superintendent may modify the expulsion on a case-by-case basis.

A school district may also suspend or expel a student for up to one year if the student acts with malice (as defined under RCW 9A.04.110) and displays an instrument that appears to be a firearm on school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public schools. These provisions do not apply to students while engaged in a district authorized military education; a district authorized firearms convention or safety course; or district authorized rifle competition.

In-school suspension and short-term suspension

The Superintendent designates Principals; Assistant Principals: and Central Office Administrators who currently hold a valid Washington state administrative certificate with the authority to impose in-school and short-term suspension. Before administering an in-school or short-term suspension, staff members must have first attempted one or more other forms of discipline to support the student in meeting behavioral expectations and considered the students individual circumstances. The district will not administer in-school suspension that would result in the denial or delay of the students nutritionally adequate meal.

Unless otherwise required by law, the district is not required to impose in-school or short-term suspensions and instead, strives to keep students in school, learning in a safe and appropriate environment. However, there are circumstances when the district may determine that in-school or short-term suspension is appropriate.

After investigating an incident but before administering any in-school or short-term suspension, the district will attempt to notify the students parent(s) as soon as reasonably possible regarding the behavioral violation. Additionally, the principal or designee must conduct an informal initial hearing with the student to hear the students perspective. The principal or designee must provide the student an opportunity to contact his or her parent(s) regarding the initial hearing. The district must hold the initial hearing in a language the parent and student understand.

At the initial hearing, the principal or designee will provide the student:

Notice of the students violation of this policy;

An explanation of the evidence regarding the behavioral violation;

An explanation of the discipline that may be administered; and

An opportunity for the student to share his or her perspective and provide explanation regarding the behavioral violation.

Notice

Following the initial hearing, the principal or designee must inform the student of the disciplinary decision regarding the behavioral violation, including the date when any suspension or expulsion will begin and end.

No later than one (1) school business day following the initial hearing with the student, the district will provide written notice of the suspension or expulsion to the student and parents in person, by mail, or by email in a language and form the student and parents will understand. The written notice must include:

A description of the students behavior and how the behavior violated this policy;

The duration and conditions of the suspension or expulsion, including the dates on which the suspension or expulsion will begin and end;

The other forms of discipline that the district considered or attempted, and an explanation of the districts decision to administer the suspension or expulsion;

The opportunity to receive educational services during the suspension or expulsion;

The right of the student and parent(s) to an informal conference with the principal or designee; and

The right of the student and parent(s) to appeal the in-school or short-term suspension;

For students in kindergarten through fourth grade, the district will not administer in-school or short-term suspension for more than ten (10) cumulative school days during any academic term. For students in grades five through twelve, the district will not administer in-school or short-term suspension for more than fifteen (15) cumulative school days during any single semester, or more than ten (10) cumulative school days during any single trimester. Additionally, the district will not administer a short-term or in-school suspension beyond the school year in which the behavioral violation occurred.

Long-term suspensions and expulsions

Before administering a long-term suspension or an expulsion, district personnel must consider other forms of discipline to support the student in meeting behavioral expectations. The district must also consider the other general conditions and limitations listed above.

Unless otherwise required by law, the district is not required to impose long-term suspension or expulsion and may impose long-term suspension or expulsion only for specify misconduct. In general, the district strives to keep students in school, learning in a safe and appropriate environment. However, in accordance with the other parameters of this policy there are circumstances when the district may determine that long-term suspension or expulsion is appropriate for student behaviors listed in RCW 28A.600.015 (6)(a) through (d)

Behavior agreements

The district authorizes staff to enter into behavior agreements with students and parents in response to behavioral violations, including agreements to reduce the length of a suspension conditioned on the participation in treatment services, agreements in lieu of suspension or expulsion, or agreements holding a suspension or expulsion in abeyance. Behavior agreements will also describe district actions planned to support behavior changes by the students. The district will provide any behavior agreement in a language and form the student and parents understand.

A behavior agreement does not waive a students opportunity to participate in a reengagement meeting or to receive educational services. The duration of a behavior agreement must not exceed the length of an academic term. A behavior agreement does not preclude the district from administering discipline for behavioral violations that occur after the district enters into an agreement with the student and parents.

Initial hearing

After investigating but before administering any suspension or expulsion, the district will attempt to notify the students parent(s) as soon as reasonably possible regarding the behavioral violation. Additionally, the principal or designee must conduct an informal initial hearing with the student to hear the students perspective. The principal or designee must make a reasonable attempt to contact the students parents and provide an opportunity for the parents to participate in the initial hearing in person or by telephone. The district must hold the initial hearing in a language the parent and student understand. At the initial hearing, the principal or designee will provide the student:

Notice of the students violation of this policy;

An explanation of the evidence regarding the behavioral violation;

An explanation of the discipline that may be administered; and

An opportunity for the student to share his or her perspective and provide explanation regarding the behavioral violation.

Notice

No later than one (1) school business day following the initial hearing with the student, the district will provide written notice of the suspension or expulsion to the student and parents in person, by mail, or by email. If the parent cannot read any language, the district will provide language assistance. The written notice must include:

A description of the students behavior and how the behavior violated this policy;

The duration and conditions of the suspension or expulsion, including the dates on which the suspension or expulsion will begin and end;

The other forms of discipline that the district considered or attempted, and an explanation of the districts decision to administer the suspension or expulsion;

The opportunity to receive educational services during the suspension or expulsion;

The right of the student and parent(s) to an informal conference with the principal or designee;

The right of the student and parent(s) to appeal the suspension or expulsion; and

For any long-term suspension or expulsion, the opportunity for the student and parents to participate in a reengagement meeting.

Other than for the firearm exception under WAC 392-400-820, the district will not impose a long-term suspension or an expulsion for any student in kindergarten through fourth grade.

If a long-term suspension or expulsion may exceed ten (10) days, the district will consider whether the student is currently eligible or might be deemed eligible for special education services. If so, the principal will notify relevant special education staff of the suspension or expulsion so that the district can ensure it follows its special education discipline procedures as well as its general education discipline procedures.

Emergency Expulsions

The district may immediately remove a student from the students current school placement, subject to the following requirements:

The district must have sufficient cause to believe that the students statements or observable behaviors pose:

An immediate and continuing danger to other students or school personnel; or

An immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the educational process.

The district may not impose an emergency expulsion solely for investigating student conduct.

For purposes of determining sufficient cause for an emergency expulsion, the phrase immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the educational process means:

The students behavior results in an extreme disruption of the educational process that creates a substantial barrier to learning for other students across the school day; and

School personnel have exhausted reasonable attempts at administering other forms of discipline to support the student in meeting behavioral expectations.

An emergency expulsion may not exceed ten consecutive school days. An emergency expulsion must end or be converted to another form of discipline within ten (10) school days from its start.

After an emergency expulsion, the district must attempt to notify the students parents, as soon as reasonably possible, regarding the reason the district believes the students statements or behaviors pose an immediate and continuing danger to other students or school personnel, or an immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the education process.

Notice

Within twenty-four (24) hours after an emergency expulsion, the district will provide written notice to the student and parents in person, by mail, or by email. The written notice must include:

The reason the students statements or behaviors pose an immediate and continuing danger to students or school personnel, or poses an immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the educational process;

The duration and conditions of the emergency expulsion, including the date on which the emergency expulsion will begin and end;

The opportunity to receive educational services during the emergency expulsion;

The right of the student and parent(s) to an informal conference with the principal or designee; and

The right of the student and parent(s) to appeal the emergency expulsion, including where and to whom the appeal must be requested.

If the district converts an emergency expulsion to a suspension or expulsion, the district must:

(a) Apply any days that the student was emergency expelled before the conversion to the total length of the suspension or expulsion; and

(b) Provide the student and parents with notice and due process rights under WAC 392-400-455 through 392-400-480 appropriate to the new disciplinary action.

Appeals of Expulsions and Suspensions

The appeal provisions for in-school and short-term suspension differ from those for long-term suspension and expulsion. The appeal provisions for long-term suspension or expulsion and emergency expulsion have similarities but the timelines differ.

A student or the parent(s) may appeal a suspension, expulsion, or emergency expulsion to the Superintendent or designee orally or in writing. For suspension or expulsion, the request to appeal must be within five (5) school business days from when the district provided the student and parent with written notice. For emergency expulsion, the request to appeal must be within three (3) school business days from when the district provided the student and parent with written notice.

When an appeal for long-term suspension or expulsion is pending, the district may continue to administer the long-term suspension or expulsion during the appeal process, subject to the following requirements:

The suspension or expulsion is for no more than ten (10) consecutive school days from the initial hearing or until the appeal is decided, whichever is earlier;

The district will apply any days of suspension or expulsion occurring before the appeal is decided to the term of the students suspension or expulsion and may not extend the term of the students suspension or expulsion; and

If the student returns to school before the appeal is decided, the district will provide the student an opportunity to make up assignments and tests missed during the suspension or expulsion upon the students return.

In-school and short-term suspension appeal

For short-term and in-school suspensions, the Superintendent or designee will provide the student and parents the opportunity to share the students perspective and explanation regarding the behavioral violation orally or in writing.

The Superintendent or designee must deliver a written appeal decision to the student and parent(s) in person, by mail, or by email within two (2) school business days after receiving the appeal. The written decision must include:

The decision to affirm, reverse, or modify the suspension;

The duration and conditions of the suspension, including the beginning and ending dates;

The educational services the district will offer to the student during the suspension; and

Notice of the student and parent(s) right to request review and reconsideration of the appeal decision, including where and to whom to make such a request.

Long-term suspension or expulsion and emergency expulsion appeal

For long-term suspension or expulsion and emergency expulsions, the Superintendent or designee will provide the student and parent(s) written notice in person, by mail, or by email, within one (1) school business day after receiving the appeal request, unless the parties agree to a different timeline. Written notice will include:

The time, date, and location of the appeal hearing;

The name(s) of the official(s) presiding over the appeal;

The right of the student and parent(s) to inspect the students education records;

The right of the student and parent(s) to inspect any documentary or physical evidence and a list of any witnesses that will be introduced at the hearing;

The rights of the student and parent(s) to be represented by legal counsel; question witnesses; share the students perspective and explanation; and introduce relevant documentary, physical, or testimonial evidence; and

Whether the district will offer a reengagement meeting before the appeal hearing.

For long-term suspension or expulsion, the student, parent(s) and district may agree to hold a reengagement meeting and develop a reengagement plan before the appeal hearing. The student, parent(s), and district may mutually agree to postpone the appeal hearing while participating in the reengagement process.

Hearings

A hearing to appeal a long-term suspension or expulsion or emergency expulsion is a quasi-judicial process exempt from the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). To protect the privacy of student(s) and others involved, the district will hold hearing without public notice and without public access unless the student(s) and/or the parent(s) or their counsel requests an open hearing. Regardless of whether the hearing is open or closed, the district will make reasonable efforts to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) concerning confidentiality of student education records.

When students are charged with violating the same rule and have acted in concert and the facts are essentially the same for all students, a single hearing may be conducted for them if the hearing officer believes that the following conditions exist:

A single hearing will not likely result in confusion; and

No student will have his/her interest substantially prejudiced by a group hearing.

If the official presiding over the hearing finds that a students interests will be substantially prejudiced by a group hearing, the presiding official may order a separate hearing for that student. The parent and student have the right to petition for an individual hearing.

For long-term suspension or expulsion, the district will hold an appeal hearing within three (3) school business days after the Superintendent or designee received the appeal request, unless otherwise agreed to by the student and parent(s).

For emergency expulsion, the district will holdan appeal hearing within two (2) school business days after the Superintendent or designee received the appeal request, unless the student and parent(s) agree to another time.

The school board may designate a discipline appeal council to hear and decide any appeals in this policy and procedure or to review and reconsider a districts appeal decisions. A discipline appeal council must consist of at least three persons appointed by the school board for fixed terms. All members of a discipline appeal council must be knowledgeable about the rules in Chapter 392-400 WAC and this policy and procedure. The school board may also designate the Superintendent or a hearing officer to hear and decide appeals. The presiding official(s) may not have been involved in the students behavioral violation or the decision to suspend or expel the student.

Upon request, the student and parent(s) or their legal representative may inspect any documentary or physical evidence and list of any witnesses that the district will introduce at the appeal hearing. The district must make the information available as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than the end of the school business day before the appeal hearing. The district may also request to inspect any documentary or physical evidence and list of any witnesses that the student and parent(s) intend to introduce at the appeal hearing. The student and parent(s) must make this information available as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than the end of the school business day before the appeal hearing.

Upon request, the student and parent(s) may review the students education records. The district will make the records available as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than the end of the school business day before the appeal hearing.

If a witness for the district cannot or does not appear at the appeal hearing, the presiding official(s) may excuse the witness nonappearance if the district establishes that:

The district made a reasonable effort to produce the witness; and

The witness failure to appear is excused by fear of reprisal or another compelling reason.

The district will record the appeal hearing by manual, electronic, or other type of recording device and upon request of the student or parent(s) provide them a copy of the recording.

For long-term suspension or expulsion, the presiding official(s) must base the decision solely on the evidence presented at the hearing. The presiding official(s) will provide a written decision to the student and parent(s) in person, by mail, or by email within three (3) school business days after the appeal hearing. The written decision must include:

The findings of fact;

A determination whether (i) the students behavior violated this policy; (ii) the behavioral violation reasonably warrants the suspension or expulsion and the length of the suspension or expulsion; and (iii) the suspension or expulsion is affirmed, reversed, or modified;

The duration and conditions of suspension or expulsion, including the beginning and ending dates;

Notice of the right of the student and parent(s) to request a review and reconsideration of the appeal decision. The notice will include where and to whom to make such a request; and

Notice of the opportunity for a reengagement meeting and contact information for the person who will schedule it.

For emergency expulsion, the district will provide a written decision to the student and parent(s) in person, by mail, or by email within one (1) school business day after the appeal hearing. The written decision must include:

The findings of fact;

A determination whether the students statements or behaviors continue to pose (i) an immediate and continuing danger to students or school personnel; or (ii) an immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the educational process;

Whether the district will end the emergency expulsion or convert the emergency expulsion to a suspension or expulsion. If the district converts the emergency expulsion to a suspension or expulsion, the district will provide the student and parent(s) notice and due process consistent with the disciplinary action to which the emergency expulsion was converted; and

Notice of the right of the student and parent(s) to request a review and reconsideration of the appeal decision. The notice will include where and to whom to make such a request.

Reconsideration of appeal

The student or parents may request the school board or discipline appeal council, if established by the school board, review and reconsider the districts appeal decision for long-term suspensions or expulsions and emergency expulsions. This request may be either oral or in writing.

For long-term suspension or expulsion, the student or parent(s) may request a review within ten (10) school business days from when the district provided the student and parent(s) with the written appeal decision.

For emergency expulsion, the student or parent(s) may request a review within five (5) school business days from when the district provided the student and parent(s) with the written appeal decision.

In reviewing the districts decision, the school board or discipline appeal council, if established, must consider (i) all documentary and physical evidence from the appeal hearing related to the behavioral violation; (ii) any records from the appeal hearing; (iii) relevant state law; and (iv) this policy adopted.

The school board (or discipline appeal council) may request to meet with the student and parent(s), the principal, witnesses, and/or school personnel to hear further arguments and gather additional information.

The decision of the school board (or discipline appeal council) will be made only by board or discipline council members who were not involved in (i) the behavioral violation; (ii) the decision to suspend or expel the student; or (iii) the appeal decision. If the discipline appeal council presided over the appeal hearing, the school board will conduct the review and reconsideration.

For long-term suspension or expulsion, the school board (or discipline appeal council) will provide a written decision to the student and parent(s) in person, by mail, or by email within ten (10) school business days after receiving the request for review and reconsideration. The written decision must identify:

Whether the school board (or discipline appeal council) affirms, reverses, or modifies the suspension or expulsion;

The duration and conditions of the suspension or expulsion, including the beginning and ending dates of the suspension or expulsion; and

For long-term suspensions or expulsions, notice of the opportunity to participate in a reengagement meeting.

For emergency expulsion, the school board (or discipline appeal council) will provide a written decision to the student and parent(s) in person, by mail, or by email within five (5) school business days after receiving the request for review and reconsideration. The written decision must identify:

Whether the school board [or discipline appeal council] affirms or reverses the school districts decision that the students statements or behaviors posed (i) an immediate and continuing danger to students or school personnel; or (ii) an immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the educational process.

If the emergency expulsion has not yet ended or been converted, whether the district will end the emergency expulsion or convert the emergency expulsion to a suspension or expulsion. If the district converts the emergency expulsion to a suspension or expulsion, the district will provide the student and parent(s) notice and due process under WAC 392-400-455 through 392-400-480 consistent with the disciplinary action to which the emergency expulsion was converted

Educational Services

The district will offer educational services to enable a student who is suspended or expulsed to:

Continue to participate in the general education curriculum;

Meet the educational standards established within the district; and

Complete subject, grade-level, and graduation requirements.

When providing a student the opportunity to receive educational services during exclusionary discipline, the school must consider:

Meaningful input from the student, parents, and the students teachers;

Whether the students regular educational services include English language development services, special education, accommodations and related services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or supplemental services designed to support the students academic achievement; and

Access to any necessary technology, transportation, or resources the student needs to participate fully in the educational services.

After considering the factors and input described above, the district will determine a students educational services on a case-by-case basis. Any educational services in an alternative setting should be comparable, equitable, and appropriate to the regular educational services a student would have received in the absence of exclusionary discipline.

As soon as reasonably possible after administering a suspension or expulsion, the district will provide written notice to the student and parents about the educational services the district will provide. The notice will include a description of the educational services and the name and contact information of the school personnel who can offer support to keep the student current with assignments and course work.

For students subject to suspension or emergency expulsion up to five (5) days, a school must provide at least the following:

Course work, including any assigned homework, from all of the students regular subjects or classes;

Access to school personnel who can offer support to keep the student current with assignments and course work for all of the students regular subjects or classes; and

An opportunity for the student to make up any assignments and tests missed during the period of suspension or emergency expulsion.

For students subject to suspension or emergency expulsion for six (6) to ten (10) consecutive school days, a school must provide at least the following:

Course work, including any assigned homework, from all of the students regular subjects or classes;

An opportunity for the student to make up any assignments and tests missed during the period of suspension or emergency expulsion; and

Access to school personnel who can offer support to keep the student current with assignments and course work for all of the students regular subjects or classes. School personnel will make a reasonable attempt to contact the student or parents within three (3) school business days following the start of the suspension or emergency expulsion and periodically thereafter until the suspension or emergency expulsion ends to:

Coordinate the delivery and grading of course work between the student and the students teacher(s) at a frequency that would allow the student to keep current with assignments and course work for all of the students regular subjects or classes; and

Communicate with the student, parents, and the students teacher(s) about the students academic progress.

For students subject to expulsion or suspension for more than ten (10) consecutive school days, a school will make provisions for educational services in accordance with the Course of Study provisions of WAC 392-121-107.

Readmission application process

The readmission process is different from and does not replace the appeal process. Students who have been suspended or expelled may make a written request for readmission to the district at any time. If a student desires to be readmitted at the school from which he/she has been suspended/expelled, the student will submit a written application to the principal, who will recommend admission or non-admission. If a student wishes admission to another school, he/she will submit the written application to the Superintendent. The application will include:

The reasons the student wants to return and why the request should be considered;

Any evidence that supports the request; and

A supporting statement from the parent or others who may have assisted the student.

The Superintendent will advise the student and parent of the decision within seven (7) school days of the receipt of such application.

Reengagement Meeting

The reengagement process is distinct from a written request for readmission. The reengagement meeting is also distinct from the appeal process, including an appeal hearing, and does not replace an appeal hearing. The district must convene a reengagement meeting for students with a long-term suspension or expulsion.

Before convening a reengagement meeting, the district will communicate with the student and parent(s) to schedule the meeting time and location. The purpose of the reengagement meeting is to discuss with the student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) a plan to reengage the student.

The reengagement meeting must occur:

Within twenty (20) calendar days of the start of the students long-term suspension or expulsion, but no later than five (5) calendar days before the students return to school; or

As soon as reasonably possible, if the student or parents request a prompt reengagement meeting.

Reengagement plan

The district will collaborate with the student and parents to develop a culturally-sensitive and culturally-responsive reengagement plan tailored to the students individual circumstances to support the student in successfully returning to school. In developing a reengagement plan, the district must consider:

The nature and circumstances of the incident that led to the students suspension or expulsion;

As appropriate, students cultural histories and contexts, family cultural norms and values, community resources, and community and parent outreach;

Shortening the length of time that the student is suspended or expelled;

Providing academic and nonacademic supports that aid in the students academic success and keep the student engaged an on track to graduate; and

Supporting the student parents, or school personnel in taking action to remedy the circumstances that resulted in the suspension or expulsion and preventing similar circumstances from recurring.

The district must document the reengagement plan and provide a copy of the plan to the student and parents. The district must ensure that both the reengagement meeting and the reengagement plan are in a language the student and parents understand.

Exceptions for protecting victims

The district may preclude a student from returning to the students regular educational setting following the end date of a suspension or expulsion to protect victims of certain offenses as follows:

A student committing an offense under RCW 28A.600.460(2), when the activity is directed toward the teacher, shall not be assigned to that teachers classroom for the duration of the students attendance at that school or any other school where the teacher is assigned;

A student who commits an offense under RCW 28A.600.460(3), when directed toward another student, may be removed from the classroom of the victim for the duration of the student's attendance at that school or any other school where the victim is enrolled.

Additional information regarding school discipline can be found in Policy and Procedure 3241 and 3241P

Students with Disabilitiesand Discipline

Decisions made regarding corrective action or sanctions upon students in the abovementioned groups will be made following special education programming and legal procedures.

Discipline procedures for students with disabilities are consistent with the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These procedures apply when:

The student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.

The student has been referred to special education (the referral is in process but eligibility has not yet been determined).

The school has knowledge that the student has a disability before the behavior that precipitated the discipline action occurred.

Knowledge of the disability is defined as:

Parent has expressed a concern in writing that the student is in need of special education and related services;

The students behavior or performance demonstrates a need for services;

The parent has requested an evaluation of the student;

The teacher, other school staff or an outside agency has expressed concern about the performance or behavior of the student to the director of special education or other school personnel.

For more specific details regarding discipline and student with disabilities, please reference Kent School District Board Policy 2162.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. Sometimes your strugglecan be underestimated because of yourage. But we hear you, and help is available.

Ask for help:Dont be afraid to let your friends, family, or teachers know what you need when they ask; they want to help. You can also call the Local Crisis or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline any time calls are confidential.

Local Crisis Hotline: 1-866-427-4747

National Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Be a Good Friend - Friends sometimes let friends know if they are thinking about suicide or dying. Other times, changes in behavior may show that someone is struggling.

Dont keep suicide a secret:If your friend is consideringsuicide, dont promise to keep it a secret.Tell him or her you can help, but you need to involve other people, like a trusted adult. Neither of you have to face this alone.

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)

Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and/or Bullying

The district is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, parent/legal guardians, volunteers, and patrons that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. Harassment, intimidation or bullying means any intentional written message or image--including those that are electronically transmitted--a verbal or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, or mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics, when the intentional written, verbal, or physical act:

Physically harms a student or damages the students property;

Has the effect of substantially interfering with a students education;

Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; and/or

Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Nothing in this section requires the affected student to actually possess a characteristic that is a basis for the harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendo, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, oral or physical actions, or electronically transmitted messages or images.

This policy is not intended to prohibit expression of religious, philosophical, or political views, provided that the expression does not substantially disrupt the educational environment.

Many inappropriate behaviors that do not rise to the level of harassment, intimidation or bullying may still be prohibited by other district policies or building, classroom, or program rules. The description above also describes students who are involved in a fight or a conflict. Both situations will be addressed by school staff, however problem solving steps may differ. The following table helps make this determination.

Other Conflict/Fighting Bullying

Between friends/equals/peers Not friends/imbalance of power

Spontaneous/occasional Repeated over time

No serious or lasting harm Physical or emotional harm

Accidental/not planned Intentional

Equal emotional reaction by both students Unequal emotional reaction

Not for domination or control Seeking control/possession

Often a sense of remorse by aggressor No remorse by aggressor, blames targeted student

Desire to solve the conflict No effort to solve the problem

How to report Bullying

Suspected bullying can be reported to any adult at the school. Common individuals that students often report bullying to include: counselors, safety officers, and principals/assistant principals. They will often have you complete a Report It form. You may download this form to fill out and turn it in to your schools main office.

Your report will initiate an investigation which in most cases will be completed within a week. You and/or your parents will be informed of the outcome of the investigation. The school will work with you to decide next steps to help address the issue. If you and/or your parents disagree with the decision of the investigation you can appeal the decision.

The Kent School District HIB Compliance Officer is Mr. Randy Heath, Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services and can be reached by calling 253-373-7235.

Sexual Harassment

This District is committed to a positive and productive education free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. This commitment extends to all students involved in academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs or activities of the school, whether that program or activity is in a school facility, on school transportation or at a class or school training held elsewhere.

Definitions

Sexual harassment means unwelcome conduct or communication of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can occur adult to student, student to student or can be carried out by a group of students or adults and will be investigated by the District even if the alleged harasser is not a part of the school staff or student body. The District prohibits sexual harassment of students by other students, employees or third parties involved in school district activities.

Under federal and state law, the term sexual harassment may include:

acts of sexual violence;

unwelcome sexual or gender-directed conduct or communication that interferes with an individuals educational performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment;

unwelcome sexual advances;

unwelcome requests for sexual favors;

sexual demands when submission is a stated or implied condition of obtaining an educational benefit;

sexual demands where submission or rejection is a factor in an academic, or other school- related decision affecting an individual.

A hostile environment has been created for a student when sexual harassment is sufficiently serious to interfere with or limit the students ability to participate in or benefit from the schools program. The more severe the conduct, the less need there is to demonstrate a repetitive series of incidents. In fact, a single or isolated incident of sexual harassment may create a hostile environment if the incident is sufficiently severe, violent, or egregious.

A complaint of Sexual Harassment can be made to any adult at the school. Common individuals that students often report bullying to include: counselors, safety officers, and principals/assistant principals. After a complaint is made the administrator who is investigating the complaint will outline the different options for making a formal or an informal complaint.

If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding the investigation or the outcome of the investigation you can contact the Kent School District Title IX Compliance Officer, Ms. Moriah Martin, Chief Human Resources Officer at 253-373-7203.

Non Discrimination Policy

Kent School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Anyone may file a complaint against the district alleging that the District has violated anti-discrimination laws.

The primary purpose of Policy and Procedure 3210 is to secure an equitable solution to a justifiable complaint. To this end, specific steps will be taken. The District is prohibited by law from intimidating, threatening, coercing or discriminating against any individual for the purpose of interfering with their right to file a grievance under this policy and procedure and from retaliating against an individual for filing such a grievance.

Anyone with an allegation of discrimination may request an informal meeting with the compliance officer or designated employee to resolve their concerns. Such a meeting will be at the option of the complainant. If unable to resolve the issue at this meeting, the complainant may submit a written complaint to the compliance officer. During the course of the informal process, the District must notify complainant of their right to file a formal complaint.

The procedures for filing a formal complaint can be found in Procedure 3210

Kent School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translation services, please contact Rona Popp, Director of Categorical Services at (253) 373-7708. For bilingual education information, contact Will Williams, Director of Multilingual Education at (253) 373-7269.

The following coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination.

Title IX Coordinator

Moriah Martin

Chief Human Resources Officer

(253) 373-7203

Section 504 Coordinator

Randy Heath

Executive Director Student and Family Support Services

(253) 373-7010

Civil Rights Compliance Officer

Israel Vela

Chief School Operations and Academic Support Officer

(253) 373-7134

ADA Coordinator

Jennifer Jones

Executive Director, Learning Supports

(253) 373-7610

New Civil Rights Resources for Schools and Families

Students' Rights Handouts, Translated into 11 Languages

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has developed Students' Rights handouts to explain common civil rights topics into plain language. They are available on the OSPI website

Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

Students' Rights: Discriminatory Harassment

Students' Rights: Section 504 and Students with Disabilities

Students' Rights: Religion in Schools

Students' Rights: Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Students' Rights: Discrimination Dispute Resolution Options

Please return this portion to the school by Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

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Appendix A

Teacher Handbook Case Law Audit

Topic Case Law Compliant? Description of Compliance or Noncompliance

Instructional Hours [Yes/No] Lesson Planning N Professionalism Y Communication N Supervision of Students Y Harassment Y Assessment N Individualized Education Programs/Plans Y Safety Y Diversity and Equity Y Enrichment Y Child Abuse and Neglect Y Guidance and Counseling N Parental/Guardian Rights Y Student Conduct Y Wellness N

Appendix B

Student or Student-Parent Handbook Case Law Audit

Topic Case Law Compliant? Description of Compliance or Noncompliance

Parent/Guardian Rights [Yes/No] Bullying/Harassment Y Student Conduct/Discipline Y Electronic Devices/Technology Y Nondiscrimination/Equity Y Pledges of Allegiance/Minute of Silence Y Standardized Assessment N Individualized Education Programs/Plans Y Safety Y Searches, Metal Detectors, and Video Cameras Y Drug- and Gun-Free Zones Y Child Abuse and Neglect Y Guidance and Counseling N Parental/Guardian Rights Y Health/Wellness Y Complaints/Concerns Y

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