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A Message from the Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Roy Reese Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. It is my hope that this calendar will serve to help you better plan your schedules for the upcoming year as well as become an important source of information about our schools. I am fully aware of our electronic capabilities and the speed at which information travels, however, I also believe there is still a reason to have a school calendar on the “fridge”. As always, although not generally known, summers are a very busy time for administrators, custodial staff and maintenance workers. It is also a time when members of our Transportation and Food Service departments work to prepare for the opening of school. Teacher training is also provided during the summer. Vacancies due to retirements or personnel leaving must be filled and that requires a long interview process. Our buildings have been cleaned, painted and the necessary repairs made. Added to all of that, the second phase of our capital project is well underway. This phase is the most extensive and ambitious to date. All the portable classrooms at Round Hill have been removed, however, according to plans only half of the portables at Little Britain have been demolished. New construction at both schools will not be completed by the time school opens in September, however, we do anticipate that all indoor renovations will be completed. Both Little Britain and Round Hill will open on time with minimal inconveniences. I caution that it is a work in progress so a few adjustments will be necessary. Most importantly, both schools will be safe for “our kids” and will be ready for education. Opening day for students is September 5, 2017. This is a very exciting day for us as we welcome our students back to our campuses. The energy and excitement the students bring is a welcome change from the long summer. It is our hope that students will arrive eager to take on the challenges of a new school year, willing to work hard in their classes and co-curricular activities and excited to continue their educational journey with their classmates. Please spend some time reviewing our 2017-2018 calendar. Many people worked very hard to create this excellent resource for you. This year we are changing the format slightly and will include student artwork on each monthly page. While this calendar has been designed to give you some basic information about the District, its policies and procedures, and the events that will take place during the school year, please remember that the calendar does not replace personal communication between the home and school. In conjunction with this document, we have an outstanding website that is kept up to date and can be accessed at ws.k12.ny.us. Additionally, we encourage all parents and guardians to utilize the Parent Portal feature on our website, where specific information regarding your child can be found. User name and password information can be obtained by filling out the parent portal sign-up sheet on our website. We thank you and appreciate your continued support as demonstrated by your attendance at our numerous school events, your involvement in parent-teacher organizations and District committees, and in the successful passing of our school budget for the 10th consecutive year. As a result of your support, our academic program offerings remain strong, including opportunities for our students to earn college credits while in high school via our Advanced Placement and college course offerings. Our music and art programs, as well as our athletic and club activities, continue to offer opportunities such as Masque & Mime, Student Coalition, JROTC, Odyssey of the Mind, E-Sports Club, Foreign Language Club, National Honor Society and many more for our students to explore, excel, and follow their passions. On behalf of the Board of Education and the entire District, we eagerly look forward to a successful and exciting year ahead.
2017-2018 Board of Education William Santos, President Jennifer Dellova, Vice President Colleen Doyle, Secretary Kathleen Gualtieri, Trustee Kevin McIntyre, Trustee John O’Neill, Trustee Robin White, Trustee
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Parents’ Right to Know Professional Qualifications of Classroom Teachers As parents of a student in the Washingtonville Central School District, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct your child. Federal law allows you to ask for certain information about your child’s classroom teacher(s) and requires the District to give you this information in a timely manner if you ask for it. Specifically, you have the right to ask for the following information about each of your child’s classroom teachers: ■ Whether the New York State Education Department has licensed or qualified the teacher for the grades and subjects he/she teaches; ■ Whether the New York State Education Department has decided that the teacher can teach in a classroom without being licensed or qualified under State regulations because of special circumstances; ■ The baccalaureate degree major and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and ■ Whether any teaching assistants or similar paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if they do, their qualifications.
Calendar dates & information are subject to change. Please visit the District website for the most up-to-date information at
www.ws.k12.ny.us
School Activities Subject to Change All school activities listed in this calendar are subject to change. For all activities that you are interested in attending or in which your child may be a participant, please confirm the dates and any listed times in advance of the event by either checking the District website, calling the building, or by reading notes brought home by your child regarding the event. In most cases, changes to an event will be posted on the District or building’s website.
Emergency School Closing or Delay If school is to be closed or have a delayed opening due to severe weather conditions, it will be announced on the following radio and TV stations: WHUD 100.7 FM WBNR 1260 AM MIX 97 97.7 FM WFKP 93.3 FM WGNY 1220 AM WJGK 103.1 FM
WSPK 104.7 FM WPDH 101.5 FM WRWD 107.3 FM WCBS Channel 2 WABC Channel 7
Emergency school closing or delay information will also be sent via ConnectED® calls, as well as being posted on the District website as soon as it is available.
Smoking on School Premises Board Policy 5640 prohibits anyone from smoking in any District facility, vehicle, on the grounds, or while on any school-sponsored field trips, exchanges, visits, athletic, music, or other school-related activities at locations away from school.
School District Policies All of the District’s policies are available on the website. Go to Administration and then click on Board of Education. Click on Policies from the list.
COVER ARTWORK Lauren Merchant, 12th Grade
School Hours Elementary Schools.................................................. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM AM Kindergarten............................................9:00 AM – 11:20 AM PM Kindergarten.............................................12:30 PM – 3:00 PM AM PreK............................................................8:30 AM – 11:00 AM PM PreK..............................................................12:00 PM – 2:30 PM Middle School............................................................ 7:35 AM – 2:06 PM High School................................................................ 7:35 AM – 2:06 PM Bell schedules for the Middle School and High School are posted in the planner and the schools’ websites.
Equal Opportunity The Washingtonville Central School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex in the educational programs or activities in which it operates. Transgender students or GNS (gender nonconforming students) are protected by Federal, State, and NY State Department of Education law. All school districts are required to make sure these laws are in place. Please refer to our District’s Policy #7555 for additional clarification.
Summer Camp Activities Various summer camps are run on the grounds of the Washingtonville Central School District each summer. Some are sponsored by school organizations, while others are sponsored by community groups. Information and details are available on our website as they become available.
Homework a) Policy – The District has a homework policy number 8440. Since homework can be an important learning experience and supplement to what students are taught in the classroom, it is given to provide practice and reinforcement of skills, provide review, develop good work and study habits, and engage students in independent work and study. Homework should be done outside of regular classroom time. Acceptable use guidelines for homework are posted on the Parent Corner on the District’s website. b) Teacher websites – Many of our teachers have created their own class websites where they post homework assignments, projects, classroom news, photos, worksheets, documents for download, classroom calendar information, and other classroom activities. Please check with your child’s teacher or the District website to see if he or she posts homework assignments on the web. More teachers are planning to create classroom websites during the school year.
Attendance Attendance Regulations
Regular school attendance is required of all pupils. Frequent absences can severely affect a pupil’s learning. The school recognizes there are some absences that are unavoidable and urges that sick children remain at home. However, we just as strongly urge that well children be sent to school. Parents are encouraged to assist in this regard. Students with 10 or more unexcused absences will receive a letter to set up an appointment with the school attendance officer to develop a plan to get the student in school. After 20 unexcused absences, the District Attorney will be notified. After 30 unexcused absences, the case will be turned over to the District Attorney. Absences for medical or dental visitations and religious observations are valid absences but should take place, when possible, outside school hours. Students will only be released from school to attend a religious service when a parent or guardian has sent a note to the school at least one day in advance requesting the release. Absences for the following reasons will be considered illegal absences: visiting, away for vacations, shopping, needed at home, caring for baby, work, no shoes, overslept, etc. This is based on the rules of the Commissioner of Education and the State Education Law and shall be considered unexcused absences and/or lateness. School personnel will not be required to supply assignments, homework, test make-ups, etc., to those students who are absent from school for reasons such as these. State aid under New York State Law is affected by unnecessary absences, as support is based on the average daily attendance of pupils. If your child is absent from school, the following procedure should be followed: ■ Give your child a signed written excuse for the absence. ■ When the child arrives at school, he/she will present the excuse to the teacher. ■ If the absence was due to a communicable disease, the child will be asked to report to the school nurse for a brief examination to determine if the child should be in school. ■ The school nurse, after examination, will decide whether or not the child may return to class.
Summary of the Comprehensive Attendance Policy
On November 29, 2001, an amendment to Commissioner’s Regulations §104.1 was signed requiring school district officials to prepare and adopt a Comprehensive Attendance Policy by June 2002. Following is a summary of the policy adopted by the Board of Education of the Washingtonville Central School District.
The policy was developed in accordance with the requirements set forth in the amendment and was written in collaboration with students, teachers, administrators, and parent volunteers. A full copy of the Attendance Policy is included in the student handbook provided to all Middle and High School students at the beginning of the school year. In addition, copies of the full policy will be available in all buildings as public information material. The District’s Comprehensive Attendance Policy includes: 1. A statement of the overall objectives to be accomplished. 2. A description of specific strategies to be used to meet the objectives. 3. Definitions of student absences, tardiness, and early departures within the two categories of “excused” and “unexcused.” This includes an illustrative list of those determinations. 4. A coding system to identify and record these dates within the attendance registers. 5. A description of attendance incentives. 6. Descriptions of disciplinary consequences for those students who are illegally late, absent, or depart early from school. 7. A description of the intervention strategies that will be employed in the event of a student illegally missing school. 8. A description of the attendance review process as it pertains to parents, building principals, and the Board of Education. 9. A section outlining the dissemination and awareness of this policy. The signed amendment to the Commissioner’s Regulation also includes a requirement for districts to implement a periodby-period attendance-keeping system at the secondary levels as of July 1, 2003. The Washingtonville Middle School and the High School are in full compliance with this regulation and are currently utilizing a period-by-period attendance system. The objective of this policy is to encourage students to attend school on time and for the maximum number of days and instructional periods possible. The District Comprehensive School Attendance Policy was approved by the Washingtonville Board of Education in June of 2001. It has been in full effect since that time. Please join us in ensuring that your child is in attendance for the maximum instructional time during this school year.
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Health, Immunizations & Medications NYS Legislation requires medical examinations of children entering Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 2, 4, 7, and 10, and any new entrants to the District. Each physical must state the students’ Body Mass Index (BMI) and weight status category. Parents are strongly encouraged to have this examination performed by their family health care provider. Physicals and the Annual Physical Examination Form need to be completed within 12 months prior to the commencement of the school year in which the examination is required and provided to the school nurse within 30 days after the start of the new school year. After this date, the school physician reserves the legal right to make a health appraisal of students for whom we have not received a report. School physicals cannot be used for out of school or community activities, such as Little League or Summer Camp. Vision screenings will be done annually by the School Nurse on all K-3, 5, 7, and 10th graders. Hearing screenings will be done on K, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10th graders. All new entrants will be screened for vision and hearing. Regular dental care by the family dentist is recommended for all students. Preventive dental care through fluoride treatment and sealant can prevent a large percentage of dental decay. Per NYS Education Law #903 etc. All students enrolling in school, or entering grades K, 2, 4, 7, 10 are requested to present a dental health certificate; such dental health certificate must contain a report of a comprehensive dental examination performed on such child. It is the policy of the District to ask parents to keep their children home from school if they show signs of illness or other infections. If a child has had a fever, he/she should remain at home until the temperature has been normal for at least 24 hours. When a child is absent for 2-3 consecutive days, please notify your individual school Attendance Office. Due to the size of the District and the large number of students, transportation for ill students cannot be provided. Therefore, it is necessary that you provide us with the name and phone number of an adult who will care for your child in your absence. Please feel free to call us if we can be of assistance. HEALTH OFFICE Round Hill Elementary Little Britain Elementary Taft Elementary Middle School High School
TELEPHONE 497-4000 X 25531 497-4000 X 23531 497-4000 X 22531 497-4000 X 21532 497-4000 X 24532
FAX 497-4082 497-4003 497-4085 497-4037 497-4034
All health forms, including the authorization for the administration of medicine at school, may be downloaded from the District’s website at www.ws.k12.ny.us and selecting Central Registration under Administration at the top of the home page. Please take a moment to become familiar with the District’s health program procedures:
Immunizations are available from your family physician as well as free clinics sponsored by the Orange County Health Department. Children who do not have the required immunizations may be excluded from school. Students who do not have proof of immunization and a schedule for getting them wthin 14 days of entering school will be excluded.
Scoliosis
Physical Education Excuses
NYS Education Law requires that all children age 8 through 16 receive an examination to identify children with possible lateral curvature of the spine (scoliosis). If your child has not had this screening as part of his/her annual physical examinations, the screening is done by a nurse practitioner. If your child has a possible problem, you will be contacted promptly, otherwise, you will not hear from us. If you have your physician do the screening, please have it noted on the report.
Immunizations
State Education Law requires that all children take part in physical education unless a health problem makes this inadvisable. A note from a physician, to be renewed yearly, is necessary for a child to be excused from this requirement. Written parental requests will be honored for one or two class sessions, but periodic or repeated excuses require medical validation in the interest of the pupil’s health.
Medication in School
Under certain unusual circumstances, when it is necessary for a child to take medication during school hours, the nurse will cooperate with the family physician and the parents. If the parent submits a written request, and it is accompanied by a written request from 2017-18 School Year New York State Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance the family physician in which he indicates Vaccines Pre-K Gr. K-3 Gr. 4-5 Gr. 6-9 Gr. 10-12 the name, frequency, 5 doses or 4 doses if the 4th dosage, and duration Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoid-containing dose was received at 4 years of a prescribed vaccine and Pertussis vaccine (DTaP/ 4 doses or older or 3 doses if 7 years 3 doses DTP/Tdap/Td) or older and the series was medication, then started at 1 year or older the School Nurse may administer the Tetanus and Diphtheria toxoid-containing Not applicable 1 dose vaccine and Pertussis vaccine booster (Tdap) medication during school hours. This note 4 doses or 3 4 doses or 3 doses if the doses if the must be renewed each Polio vaccine (IPV/OPV) 3 doses 3rd dose was 3 doses 3rd dose was 3 doses year at the beginning received at 4 received at 4 of the school year. All years or older years or older medication taken in Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine (MMR) 1 dose 2 doses school must come to Hepatitis B vaccine 3 doses 3 doses or 2 doses of adult Hepatitis B vaccine* the Health Office in its original container and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine 1 dose 2 doses 1 dose 2 doses 1 dose will be taken under the Meningococcal conjugate Grade 12: nurse’s supervision. The Grades 7 vaccine (MenACWY) 2 doses or 1 dose if Not applicable and 8: medication must be the dose was received 1 dose at 16 years or older delivered to the nurse by the parent. Haemophilus influenza type b conjugate
NYS Public Health Law requires that all children be fully immunized. For the 2017-2018 school year the requirements for school entrance/attendance are as follows:
vaccine (Hib)
1-4 doses
Not applicable
Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine (PCV)
1-4 doses
Not applicable
* For more detailed dosage information, visit: http://www.health.ny.gov.
Internet Resource: NYS Department of Health www.health.ny.gov
Registration Registration of New Entrants
The Washingtonville Central School District uses a central registration system. Parents of a new entrant should call the Central Registrar at (845) 497-4000, Ext 27031, to make an appointment to register the student(s). The Central Registrar is located at 52 West Main Street in Washingtonville. When you come to register, you must bring a birth certificate, proof of immunizations, driver’s license, or other picture identification, and an acceptable proof of residency in the District. While you are with the Registrar: 1. Forms will be checked to see that all necessary information is complete. 2. A “Request for the Transfer of Student Records” form will be completed. 3. An appointment with a guidance counselor will be made for students in Grades 6-12. 4. Transportation will be arranged for students K-12, when necessary. A guardian or agency must have in their possession a court order assignment and/or Department of Social Services assignment that states the person or agency has authorization to act on behalf of the State of New York. All new entrants are required to have a physical examination performed within the 12 months before entering the District. Proof of this examination must be presented within 10 days of the time the student enters the school. The physical examination form to be completed by the physician can be downloaded from the Central Registration portion of the website.
Pre-Kindergarten Registration
The District has a Pre-Kindergarten program. All students who will be four on December 1st are eligible. Registration begins May 15th.
Kindergarten Registration
A student will be admitted to Kindergarten if the student is five years old on December 1st of the year they are seeking to enroll. Registration begins March 1st.
School District Tax Code School District Tax Code for NYS Tax Return - 669
Annual School Budget Vote and Board Elections The annual school budget vote and Board of Education elections will be held from 6 AM to 9 PM on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. On the ballot will be the District budget proposals and Board of Education vacancies. If you require an Absentee Ballot, please obtain an Application for Absentee Ballot in one of the following ways: 1. Download the Application for Absentee Ballot from the District’s website, fill it out and mail to or drop off at: Mrs. Joan McCue, School Board of Elections Washingtonville Central School District 52 West Main Street Washingtonville, NY 10992 2. Call Mrs. Joan McCue at (845) 497-4049 to request an Application for Absentee Ballot be mailed to you. 3. Stop in to the District Central Administration at 52 West Main Street, Washingtonville, between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM to pick up an Application for Absentee Ballot. Please note that if the ballot is to be mailed to you, the Application for Absentee Ballot must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days prior to the date of the vote, or the day before the vote date if you are able to pick up the ballot in person. An individual may pick up multiple copies of the Application for Absentee Ballots (for family members, etc.) but may only receive an Absentee Ballot for themselves. All other ballots will be mailed directly to the eligible voters. Once the application is received and qualified voter status is determined, an Absentee Ballot will be mailed
to you. No ballots may be given out unless an Application for Absentee Ballot has been received and the applicant has been determined to be a qualified voter in the District. Information will also be posted on the District’s website.
Important Dates for Budget Vote & Board Elections Budget Meeting #1................................................................March 5 Budget Meeting #2............................................................. March 19 Budget Meeting #3...................................................................April 9 BOE Adoption of Proposed Budget.................................... April 19 Public Hearing............................................................................ May 7 Last Day for Voter Registration.............................................May 10 (Register at the High School from 11 AM to 8 PM) Budget Vote & Board of Education Member Election.......May 15 The polling time is 6a-9p at the High School only.
Voter Registration
To vote on District matters, a person must be a citizen of the United States, over 18 years of age, and a resident of the District for 30 days prior to the date of the meeting, election, or referendum when he/she would vote. In addition, under Subdivision 1 of Section 352 of the Election Law, any person otherwise qualified to vote, whose name appears on the registration lists furnished by the County Board of Elections, is entitled to vote without further registration. The registration of voters is valid for a period of four years. If the registrant has not voted during that period, he/she must re-register.
Fundraising Activities Fundraising projects in which students sell merchandise, services, or in other ways solicit money for school activities, may only be sponsored by approved student organizations with the expressed approval of the building principal and/or the Board of Education. Any such plan shall have a clearly defined purpose and, in general, shall contribute to the educational experience of students and shall not conflict with instructional programs. Door-to-door sale fundraising activities are prohibited.
Sales projects undertaken by any organization using the Washingtonville Central School District name, or the name of any of its schools, shall first obtain approval by the Board of Education and shall not involve students as salespersons. Profits so obtained shall be used to enhance school programs by providing money for expenditures not normally funded by the District. All participation shall be voluntary. Written parental consent for children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 is required.
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Alexa Muratore 12TH GRADE
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8/29....MS Incoming Student Orientation 9a & 11a 8/30...HS Freshman Orientation 9a 8/31....RH Gr 1 & New Student Orientation 9:30a
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First Day of School Modified Fall Sports Begin
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Not One More Program 6:30p @ HS
BOE Work Session 7p @ HS HS PTSO Mtg 6:30p RH PreK Open House 6:30p TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
RH PTA Mtg 7:30p
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OCTOBER 2017
S M T W T F S 8/14....HS JV, V & Freshman Fall Sports Begins 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8/21.....BOE Mtg 7p @ HS 8/25....LB Gr 1 & New S tudent 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Orientation 9:30a 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8/25....TA New Student 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 Orientation 9:30a
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MS Gr 7-8 Open House 6:30p LB PTO Mtg 9:30a
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RH PreK Orientation AM 10a • PM 12p TA K Orientation AM 9a • PM 11a
Supt Conf Day NO SCHOOL for Students
Home Football Game - Special Olympics Tribute
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ACT
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RH Family Fun Day (Rain Date 10/6) TA Welcome Back to School 4p (Rain Date 9/29)
MS Gr 6 Open House 6:30p
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Rosh Hashanah LB PTO Carnival 1p (Rain Date 10/1)
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LB Gr 1-2 Open House 7p RH Gr 1-2 Open House 7p TA Gr 1-2 Open House 7p
BOE Mtg 7p @ LB
25 TA AM/PM Kindergarten Open House 7p
County-wide Early Dismissal Drill
26 HS Back to School Night 7p MS PTO Mtg 7p @ Café B
HS Underclassmen Pictures
27 LB Gr 3-5 Open House 7p RH Gr 3-5 Open House 7p TA Gr 3-5 Open House 7p
Calendar dates & information are subject to change.
Supt Conf Day NO SCHOOL for Students
NO SCHOOL
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LB Fall Pictures TA Aspire K-5 Open House 7p
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Rain Date for TA Welcome Back to School 4p
Visit the District website for the most up-to-date information at www.ws.k12.ny.us
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Colleen Edwards 10TH GRADE
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LB AIS Open House 7p RH PTA Mtg 7:30p
Rain Date for LB Carnival 1p
2017 5 MS ADAC “Hidden Mischief” 7p LB PTO Mtg 7p TA AIS/ESL Open House 7p
MS Pictures
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MS Gr 6 Dance 7p HS/MS 1st Marking Period Progress Reports Rain Date for RH Family Fun Day
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SAT Homecoming Dance Homecoming Game
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Columbus Day TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
HS Scholarship Talent Night 7p
NO SCHOOL
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PSAT
Fire Prevention Week
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BOE Work Session 7p @ HS HS PTSO Mtg 6:30p
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MS PTO Chocolate Bingo 6:30p LB Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast
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HS Presentation Bobby Petrocelli “10 Seconds” 9a
23 BOE Mtg 7p @ TA TA School Pictures
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HS ROTC - Dining In HS Financial Aid Night 7p
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RH Picture Day
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Elem Early Dismissal for P/T Conf (Day/Eve)
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20 LB Chocolate Bingo 6:30p RH Family Bingo Night TA Family Fun Night
LB Book Fair (Day Only)
Elem Early Dismissal for P/T Conf (Day/Eve)
HS/MS Early Dismissal for P/T Conf HS (Day/Eve) • MS (Day Only)
HS Family Fun Bowling Night
HS Fall Musical
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ASVAB LB Book Fair (Day & Eve 6:30p)
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27 MS Dance 7p PreK/K P/T Conf All Day Students in Session ACT
Red Ribbon Week
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TA Pumpkin Run
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SEPTEMBER 2017
NOVEMBER 2017
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Nygeria Rabsatt CLASS OF 2017
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Modified Winter Sports Begin
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HS/MS Early Dismissal for P/T Conf HS (Day Only) • MS (Day/Eve)
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Supt Conf Day NO SCHOOL for Students
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4 SAT ROTC Drill Meet @ HS RH Family Fun Bowling Night
LB Science Expo 6:30p
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Veterans Day
NO SCHOOL
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JROTC Blood Drive HS Chris Herren Hoop Dreams Assembly
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9 Elem/MS/HS End of 1st Marking Period MS Picture Retakes LB Veterans Day Breakfast TA Veterans Day Luncheon/Wizard Assembly 12p
MS Talent Show 7p
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FRI
MS PTO Evening Book Fair
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LB Designer Bag Bingo 6p
TA Play 7p
HS Fall Play 7p
TA Anti-Bullying Week
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HS Report Cards Distributed 1st Marking Period LB Talent Show 6:30p Elem Report Cards Distributed
BOE Mtg 7p @ RH HS NHS Induction 7p (Rehearsal 2:30p)
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MS PTO Mtg 7p @ Café B RH Picture Retakes
Calendar dates & information are subject to change.
Visit the District website for the most up-to-date information at www.ws.k12.ny.us
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Aislinn Ryan 11TH GRADE
DECEMBER
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RH Holiday Boutique Family Night
6 MS Winter Concert 7p @ MS (Snow Date 12/8)
7 MS Winter Concert 7p @ MS (Snow Date 12/8) LB Holiday Gift Fair (Day/Evening)
8 Snow Date for MS Winter Concert 7p LB Holiday Gift Fair (Day Only) TA School Picture Retakes TA Holiday Bazaar and Book Fair 6-8p
RH Holiday Boutique
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HS Winter Chorus Concert 7p (Snow Date 12/15) TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
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2 SAT HS Auditions for Spring Musical 3-6p
RH Family Movie Night
5 MS Winter Concert 7p @ MS (Snow Date 12/8) RH PTA Mtg 7:30p
SAT
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ACT MS PTO Bowling Night
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HS/MS 2nd Marking Period Progress Reports Snow Date for HS Winter Chorus or Band Concert 7p MS Dance 7p
HS Winter Band Concert 7p (Snow Date 12/15)
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TA Holiday Houses
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Visit the District website for the most up-to-date information at www.ws.k12.ny.us
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Megan Geary
12TH GRADE
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New Year’s Day NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
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RH PTA Mtg 7:30p
TA Family Fun Night (Snow Date 1/12)
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BOE Work Session 7p @ HS HS PTSO Mtg 6:30p
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TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
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LB PTO Mtg 9:30a
Snow Date for TA Family Fun Night
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day RH Winter Concert 7p @ HS
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TA Winter Concert 7p @ HS
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LB Winter Concert 7p @ HS
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Regents Exams
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LB Bowling Night
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LB Chocolate Bingo 6:30p (Snow Date 1/26) RH Art Show (Snow Date 1/26)
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Elem/HS/MS End of 2nd Marking Period Snow Date for LB Chocolate Bingo 6:30p Snow Date for RH Art Show
HS ELA CC Regents Exam PM MS PTO Mtg 7p @ Café B
BOE Mtg 7p @ MS
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Ciara Conception
11TH GRADE
FEBRUARY
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LB PTO Mtg 9:30a
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RH Science Fair (Snow Date 2/9) TA Art Show (Snow Date 2/9)
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RH PTA Mtg 7:30p
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Presidents’ Day Weekend BOE Mtg 7p @ HS
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Presidents’ Day MS PTO Chocolate Bingo 6:30p LB Designer Bag Bingo 6p
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Lauren Merchant 12TH GRADE
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HS Spring Musical
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8 RH Book Fair and PARP Family Game Night HS/MS Early Dismissal for P/T Conf (Snow Date 3/21) HS (Day/Eve) • MS (Day Only)
RH Book Fair Family Night & PARP Family Game Night
HS Spring Musical
MS Dance 7p TA Basket Bonanza (Snow Date 3/16) SAT
RH Book Fair
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Modified Spring Sports Begin
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LB Book Fair (Day only)
HS/MS Chorus Day 8a (Snow Date 3/14) RH PTA Mtg 7:30p TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
Snow Date for HS/MS Chorus Day 8a LB Book Fair Day/Eve
20 HS/MS Band Day @ 8a (Snow Date 3/21) MS PTO Mtg 7p @ Café B
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Snow Date for HS/MS Band Day Snow Date for HS/MS Early Dismissal for P/T Conf HS (Day Only) • MS (Day/Eve)
HS/MS Early Dismissal for P/T Conf (Snow Date 3/22) HS (Day Only) • MS (Day/Eve)
Snow Date for TA Basket Bonanza
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LB Musical 7p
TA Book Fair TA PARP Week
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NO SCHOOL - Spring Break Calendar dates & information are subject to change.
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Bianca Ring
10TH GRADE
APRIL
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HS Scholarship Talent Night 7p
LB PTO Mtg 9:30a TA PTA Mtg 9:30a
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MS Play 7p
ROTC Awards Night
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BOE Mtg & Adopt Budget 7p @ HS Senior Scholar Athlete Breakfast 9-11a @ Kuhl’s Highland House MS Holocaust Program 7p Open to the Public HS Music/Community Service Coffee House 6:30p
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Scholarship Run
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MS Play 2p & 7p ACT
NYS Grade 3-8 ELA Assessment
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6 RH Spring Basket Elem/HS/MS End of 3rd Marking Period
Orange County Counselor’s Association College Night @ SUNY Orange
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LB Spring Pictures
Elem/HS Report Cards Distributed
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RH Spring Pictures RH PTA Mtg 7:30p
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BOE Work Session & Budget Mtg #3 7p @ HS
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NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
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LB Art Expo 6:30p TA Science Fair
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HS Humanities Breakfast 9a @ Kuhl’s Highland House
ROTC Military Ball
MARCH 2018
MAY 2018
HS Empty Bowls 1-3:30p Senior Citizen Prom 4-7p @ HS
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Sarah Rojas
12TH GRADE
MAY
SUN
2018
M ON
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APRIL 2018
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Annual Budget Vote & BOE Election 6a-9p @ HS AP Exam Calculus AB & Calculus BC JROTC Blood Drive MS Incoming Gr 6 Parent Meeting (Parents Only)
16 AP Exam Macroeconomics & English Language HS Spring Band Concert 7p MS Gr 8 Panoramic Picture (Rain Date 5/17))
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RH Spring Concert 7p @ HS
NYS Grade 4/8 Science Performance Test TA Spring Concert 7p @ HS
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SAT
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11 AP Exam US History TA Family Fun Night & Book Fair
AP Exam Environmental Science
HS Spring Chorus Concert 7p MS Gr 6 3X Honor Roll Breakfast Rain Date for MS Gr 8 Panoramic Picture LB Gr 5 Panoramic Picture LB Military Appreciation Breakfast
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LB Spring Concert 7p @ HS MS Gr 8 3X Honor Roll Breakfast
RH PTA Plant Sale Delivery
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MS Dance 7p
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Rain Date for HS Mock Accident 9a MS Gr 7 3X Honor Roll Breakfast
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HS Art Show
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Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
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RH Movie Night 6:30p
HS Mock Accident 9a (Rain Date 5/24) BOCES Outstanding Student Recognition Dinner 5:30-9:30p @ Kuhl’s Highland House TA Volunteer Breakfast
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NYS Math 3-8 Assessments
Elem AIS/ESL P/T Conferences (Day Only)
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MS PTO Gr 8 Parent Mtg
HS Cabaret Night Rehearsal
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RH PTA Mtg 7:30p
7 BOE Work Session & Budget Public Hearing 7p @ HS HS PTSO Mtg 6:30p
WED
NO SCHOOL
JUNE 2018
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Matthew Salamin
12TH GRADE
JUNE
SUN
2018
M ON
MAY 2018
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12 LB Gr 5 Kickball Game/Lasser Park Picnic (Rain Date 6/15) TA Gr 5 Moving Up 6:30p @ HS
18 BOE Mtg 7p @ HS HS Senior Class Banquet RH PreK Recognition Ceremony AM 9:30a • PM 1p
MS NJHS Induction Ceremony 7p RH Hilmar Trip (Rain Date 6/13) TA Kindergarten Field Day AM 10a • PM 1p
LB Gr 5 Moving Up 6:30p @ HS Rain Date for RH Hilmar Trip
14 Rain Date for LB Hilmar Trip RH Gr 5 Moving Up 6:30p @ HS
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LB Gr 5 Hilmar Trip (Rain Date 6/14) TA Field Day (Rain Date 6/15) ACT
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MS Gr 8 Dance Rain Date for LB Gr 5 Kickball Game/Lasser Park Picnic RH Field Day & BBQ TA Gr 5 Celebration Rain Date for TA Field Day Rain Date for TA Hilmar Trip
Regents Exams
19 HS Senior Class Awards Night 7p MS Gr 8 Recognition 9a
20 HS Senior Class Barbecue MS Gr 8 Lake Compounce Trip
21 Last Day of School for Students HS Graduation 7p (Rain Date 6/22) HS/MS End of Marking Period Elem Report Cards Distributed
Regents Exams
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HS Senior Showcase or Final Talent Night
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TA Hilmar Trip (Rain Date 6/15)
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SAT HS Junior Prom
LB Field Day (Rain Date 6/5)
5 Regents Day - Global Rain Date for LB Field Day RH PTA Mtg & Volunteer Reception 7:30p TA PTA Mtg 9:30a TA Bus Driver Breakfast
SAT
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Rain Date for HS Graduation 7p (Rain Date 6/23)
Supt Conf Day NO SCHOOL for Students
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JUNE 2018
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Discipline Codes
Student Assessments & Testing
Rules have been established for the purposes of providing a positive learning atmosphere, ensuring understanding of and respect for the rights of others and of public and private property, and promoting individual responsibility and self-control. Students who do not conduct themselves in a positive and acceptable manner will be subject to discipline, as set forth by the Code of Conduct. A copy of the code of conduct is included in this calendar.
Summary of the Code of Conduct The Washingtonville Central School District Code of Conduct includes the following: 1. Provisions regarding appropriate and acceptable conduct, dress, and language on school property and at school functions. 2. Provisions regarding acceptable civil and respectful treatment of teachers, school administrators, other school personnel, students, and visitors on school property and at school functions. 3. The appropriate range of disciplinary measures for Code Violations, and the roles of teachers, administrators, other school personnel, the Board of Education, and parents/persons in parental relation to the student. 4. Standards and procedures to ensure security and safety of students and school personnel. 5. Provisions for the removal of students and other persons who violate the Code from the classroom and from school property, including school functions. 6. Disciplinary measures to be taken for incidents involving the possession or use of illegal substances or weapons, the use of physical force, vandalism, violations of another student’s civil rights, and threats of violence. 7. Provisions for detention, suspension, and removal from the classroom of students who are disruptive or violent. 8. Procedures by which violations are reported and determined, and the disciplinary measures imposed and carried out. 9. Provisions ensuring the Code and its enforcement are in compliance with Federal and State laws relating to students with disabilities. 10. Provisions setting forth the procedures by which local law enforcement agencies shall be notified of Code violations which constitute a crime, parent/persons in parental relation to the student shall be notified of Code violations, circumstances under which a complaint in criminal court, a juvenile delinquency petition, or person in need of supervision (“PINS”) will be filed, and referral to appropriate human service agencies shall be made. 11. A minimum suspension period for students who repeatedly are substantially disruptive of the educational process or substantially interfere with the teacher’s authority in the classroom (as defined by Commissioner’s Regulations). 12. A minimum suspension period for acts that would qualify the student to be defined as a violent student, pursuant to Education Law. The District Code of Conduct was adopted by the Board of Education and is on file with the New York State Commissioner of Education, as required by Education Law Section 2801 and 3214 and the New York Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Section 100.2(1)(2). Approved by the Board of Education June 2001. Recertified July 2017.
Suspension from School Suspension from school is a severe penalty, which may be imposed only upon students who are insubordinate, disorderly, violent or disruptive, or whose conduct otherwise endangers the safety, morals, health, or welfare of others. The Board of Education retains its authority to suspend students but places primary responsibility for the suspension of students with the Superintendent of Schools and building principals. Any staff member may recommend to the Superintendent or principal that a student be suspended. All staff members must immediately report and refer a violent student to the principal or the Superintendent for a violation of the Code of Conduct. All recommendations and referrals shall be made in writing unless the conditions underlying the recommendation or referral warrant immediate attention. In such cases, a written report is to be prepared as soon as possible by the staff member recommending the suspension. The Superintendent of Schools or principal, upon receiving a recommendation or referral for suspension or when processing a case for suspension, shall gather the facts relevant to the matter and record them for subsequent presentation, if necessary.
Plain Language Summary of Dignity for All Students Act (D.A.S.A.) The Dignity Act became effective July 1, 2012. The purpose of the act is to help create an environment of respect and dignity for all students and to make sure there is a safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and focus, rather than fear being discriminated against and/or harassed. No student should ever be afraid for his/her physical safety nor should any student be treated unfairly with words or actions that prevent him/her from working on their school work or make him/her emotionally or physically afraid to come to school. This includes any actions, threats, intimidation, or abuse based on: a person’s looks; the color of a person’s skin; how heavy or light a person is; what country a person’s relatives are from; how a person dresses, eats, or speaks; what a person believes in (explanations for mysteries of life, how to live a good life, what is beyond what we can see, hear, or touch) and how a person shows those beliefs through dress, food, symbols, and practices; a person’s inability to do things with their body or mind because of how they were born or an accident or illness; who a person romantically likes (a man, a woman, or both); a person being born as a girl or a boy; and a person’s feeling about being a girl or a boy.
SAT and Achievement Testing
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and/or American College Testing (ACT) are examinations required by most colleges for admission. Student information booklets, applications, and specific information regarding these tests are available from your child’s guidance counselor. Test Date
Aug. 26 Oct. 7 Nov. 4 Dec. 2 Mar. 10 May 5 June 2
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline Mail/Phone/Online
July 28 Sept. 8 Oct. 5 Nov. 2 Feb. 9 Apr. 6 May 3
Aug. 15 Sept. 27 Oct. 25 Nov. 21 Feb. 28 Apr. 25 May 23
Note: Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
ACT (American College Testing) Test Date Sept. 9 Oct. 28 Dec. 9 Feb. 10* Apr. 14 June 9 July 14*
Registration Deadline Aug. 4 Sept. 22 Nov. 3 Jan. 12 Mar. 9 May 4 June 15
Late Registration Deadline Aug. 18 Oct. 6 Nov. 17 Jan. 19 Mar. 23 May 18 June 22
* Not scheduled in NYS
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
Taking the PSAT entitles students to become eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The test date is Saturday, October 14, 2017.
New York State Assessments
New York State administers math and English language arts assessments in Grades 3 through 8. In addition, there are science assessments in Grades 4 and 8. Please check the monthly calendar date pages (and the District’s website) for the dates when these tests will be administered during the 2017-2018 school year.
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Dignity for All Students Act Coordinator As part of the Dignity for All Students Act, each District must appoint a District Level Dignity Act Coordinator as well as Building Level Dignity Act Coordinators. These people are appointed to help create an environment of respect and dignity for all students and to make sure there is a safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and where they are free from harassment and bullying of any kind. The coordinator will meet with the complainant and investigate their complaint. The complainant may wish to meet with someone else, such as a principal or guidance counselor or a teacher. If so, that person is mandated to report the complaint to the Building Level Dignity Act Coordinator. If the complainant is not satisfied with the outcome
they may appeal to the District Level Dignity Act Coordinator. The District Level Dignity Act Coordinator is Mrs. Maureen Peterson, Director of Personnel and Staff Development. She can be reached at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27012. Her office is located in the Administration Building at 52 West Main Street. The Building Level Coordinators are as follows: High School - Mrs. Kristin Shaw, Ext. 24507; Round Hill and Little Britain – Mrs. Christine Williams, Ext. 25501 and 23501; Taft - Dr. Leah Hindley, Ext. 22501; and Middle School - Ms. Melissa Pittman, Ext. 21506. The form to file a complaint can be found on the District website and as part of each building’s website.
Student Transportation & Private/Parochial Transportation The Washingtonville Central School District transports over 5,000 students daily to five public schools, BOCES Occupational and Special Education, and various private and parochial schools. Students who do not follow transportation rules and regulations are subject to loss of transportation privileges. The rules and regulations for students riding the school buses are: 1. The bus driver has complete authority over all school bus students and the power to enforce all rules and regulations on the bus. 2. Students shall be ready when the bus arrives, shall enter promptly, and students shall not board or leave the bus while it is in motion. 3. There shall be no unusual loudness in the way of talking or unnecessary confusion that will interfere with the effectiveness of the bus driver. 4. Shoving, pushing, and profane and obscene language is prohibited on the bus. 5. Students shall keep heads, arms, and hands inside the bus at all times. 6. There shall be no smoking on the bus. 7. Students shall keep the bus clean and sanitary. 8. Students shall keep the seat assigned by the driver, unless they have permission to move. 9. Students shall pass through the aisle to and from their assigned seat without disturbing or crowding other pupils. 10. Students shall remain seated and facing forward while the bus is in motion. 11. Students shall obey the driver promptly. 12. Students should realize that the driver has a serious responsibility and that it is everyone’s duty to help.
13. Students wishing to not ride the bus, to transfer from one bus to another, or to get off at a place other than their regular stop, must have written permission from their parent and their principal. 14. Students must always look at the driver and wait for the signal before crossing, which is done approximately 15 feet in front of the bus. 15. Principals may suspend a student from transportation privileges if his/her conduct interferes with bus safety or rules. 16. Supervision to, from, and at the bus stop is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Parents are urged to assist children across roadways at or near the bus stop. 17. Seat belts are installed in all new buses. Wearing of belts is mandatory in vehicles with a capacity of 7 or fewer students and optional on larger vehicles. 18. Students shall not eat or drink on the bus. This includes chewing gum.
Parochial and Private School Transportation
Parents are reminded that requests for parochial and private school transportation had to be submitted before April 1, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year and must be submitted by April 1, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year. Request forms can be obtained from the District’s website or from the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, 52 West Main Street, Washingtonville, NY 10992. Call (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27037 or Ext. 27131 for more information. Transportation to private/parochial schools is not provided when public school students are not being transported and when the District is closed.
PLEASE SEE THE BACK COVER FOR SCHOOL BUS SAFETY RULES AND TIPS.
Students are required to take five Regents Examinations and earn a competency mark in order to graduate. The required exams are in English, Mathematics, Global History, United States History, and Science. There are also alternate pathways to graduation. Please check with your child’s guidance counselor in regard to the multiple options available to your child.
Advanced Placement Tests
Advanced Placement Tests are scheduled for the following dates: May 9......................... English Literature & Composition May 10..........................................Environmental Science May 11.............................................................. US History May 14....................................................................Biology May 15..................................Calculus AB & Calculus BC May 16...............English Language & Macroeconomics
Parents’ Right to Request APPR Composite Score and Performance Rating Parents have the right to request the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) total composite score for their child’s teacher and the principal of their child’s school for this school year. Parents may do this by completing the Parent Request Form which is on the District’s website. The information will be released either by the Director of Personnel and Staff Development or the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Parents will make an appointment to come into the Administration building to get the information or for a phone call. In either case, the school official must verify the parental relationship before releasing the information.
Student Placement in Classes The principal is the only one who may place a student in a class. Principals in the elementary schools seek input from all of the teachers the student had the previous year (classroom teacher, special area teachers, and specialists) besides looking at test scores and other information the principal has access to before making the final decision on placement. At the secondary level, most of the placements decisions are schedule driven. While the Washingtonville Central School District does not allow parents to request a specific teacher for their child, parents may wish to express to the principal a description of the ideal learning environment that they would like for their child and attributes for a potential teacher they feel will be beneficial to their student’s growth and progress. Principals will consider this information along with all of the other information at their disposal before the final placement decision is made. 29
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Insurance School-Sponsored Activity — The District does all it can to
prevent accidents. We join with parents and all community members in the sincere hope that accidents will not happen. However, when and if injuries do occur, the coverage provided by the District does require that medical bills for the injury first be submitted to the parents’ insurer. Only after this submission, or after receipt of an affidavit that the family has no medical coverage, will bills be sent to our insurer and, therefore, only then will the Pupil Benefits Plan help with the expenses resulting from injury. Bus Accident Insurance — In the case of a school bus accident, pupils are covered first by their parents’ no-fault auto insurance, with no penalty to the parents insofar as points or increased costs. This has been done to distribute the financial burden that might result from a bus accident among several insurance companies, rather than limiting it only to the school’s insurer.
Use of School Facilities Organized not-for-profit groups are welcome to use school buildings and grounds for meetings and sports activities. It is the policy of the Board of Education to permit use of any school facilities when they are not in use for school purposes, provided appropriate insurance requirements are met. Any organization must first register with the Business Office and submit the required documentation. Once registration is complete, they will be given a login to access the new online system, called SchoolDude. For more information, please refer to the District’s website.
School Meal Selections Menus can be viewed and printed by visiting the District’s website at www.ws.k12.ny.us. If you do not have access to the Internet, paper menus will be available at your school’s main office. Please contact the Food Service Department at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27121, to apply for free or reduced meals or if your child has food allergies. The Breakfast Program is available for all students in Grades K-12. Middle School students will need to have a Breakfast Program Pass, which is available for download on the Middle School website. Meal account information and payments can be made online at www.mynutrikids.com.
Athletics Athletic Programs
The athletic program is an integral part of the overall educational process. Interscholastic competition provides students with the opportunity to improve personal fitness, self-discipline, and teamwork skills. The program strives to be educational, instructional, and always keeps winning within the proper perspective. Participation in the athletic program is a privilege granted to students who maintain scholarship and citizenship within the District’s rules and regulations. There is a great deal of responsibility and commitment attached to participation in interscholastic athletics on the part of the athletes and their families. Athletes are expected to put forth an honest effort to make the best personal contribution to their team at every game and practice. For the 2017-2018 school year, the District will be conducting Varsity, JV, and Modified sports. All athletes must have a physical examination on file before their first day of practice. Physical examinations are made available at no cost to the athlete. Announcements of team tryouts and physical examination dates are made in the physical education classes, over the loud-speaker, and on the District’s website. Athletic schedules and additional information may be viewed either on the District’s website or by going directly to the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association’s webpage at www.ociaa.ouboces.org.
2017-2018 Teams
Fall: Cheerleading (v, jv); Cross Country (v, m); Football (v, jv, m); Boys Soccer (v, jv, m); Girls Soccer (v, jv, m); Girls Swimming (v); Girls Tennis (v, jv); Volleyball (v, jv, m) Winter: Boys Basketball (v, jv, fr, m); Girls Basketball (v, jv, m); Cheerleading (v/competition); Indoor Track (v); Boys Swimming (v); Wrestling (v, jv, m) Spring: Baseball (v, jv, m); Boys Golf (v); Girls Golf (v); Boys Lacrosse (v, jv); Girls Lacrosse (v, jv); Softball (v, jv, m); Boys Tennis (v, jv, m); Spring Track (v, m) For questions, contact the Director of Health, PE & Athletics Gary Vyskocil at x24562.
Website www.ws.k12.ny.us
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the Washingtonville Central School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, Washingtonville Central School District may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary, in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Washingtonville Central School District to include this type of information from your child’s educational records in certain school publications. Examples include: ■ A playbill, showing your child’s role in a drama production; ■ The annual yearbook; ■ Honor roll or other recognition lists; ■ Graduation programs; ■ Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members. Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s written consent. Outside organizations include PTA, PTO, PTSA, newspapers, and companies that manufacture class rings and yearbooks. Types of information considered directory information are: ■ Student’s name, address, and telephone listing ■ Electronic mail address ■ Photograph ■ Dates of attendance ■ Grade level ■ Participation in officially recognized activities and sports ■ Weight and height of members of athletic teams ■ Degrees, honors, and awards received ■ The most recent educational agency or institution attended In addition, two Federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – names, addresses, and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the District that they do not want their child’s information disclosed to military recruiters without their prior written consent. If you do not want the District to disclose directory information from your child’s educational records, send the completed FERPA form to the principal by September 15, 2017. FERPA forms can be downloaded from the District website and are provided in the summer mailing.
Title VI, Title IX, Civil Rights, and Section 504 The Washingtonville Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is required by Title VI and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and 1973 not to discriminate in such a manner. This policy of non-discrimination includes the following areas: recruitment and appointment of employees; employment pay and benefits; counseling services for students; and access by students to educational programs, course offerings, and student activities. Mrs. Maureen Peterson, Director of Personnel and Staff Development, is responsible for coordination of activities relating to Title VI, Title IX, and civil rights. Dr. Janet L. Seaman, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, is responsible for the coordination of activities relating to Section 504. These officials will provide information, including complaint procedures, to any student, parent, or employee who feels that his or her rights under Title VI, Title IX, and/or Section 504 may have been violated by the District or its officials.
Special Education The District offers numerous programs and services to meet the needs of students with handicapping conditions. For specific information regarding special education services and/or programs, see the District’s website or contact the Office of Pupil Personnel Services at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27201.
Pre-School Diagnostic Center If you suspect your pre-school child is in need of special services or may possess a handicapping condition, contact the Office of Pupil Personnel Services at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27204. For more information on the Pre-School Diagnostic Center, visit the District’s website.
Parent Rights to Notification Parents will be notified in a timely manner if their child has been assigned or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not certified or is teaching with a temporary license. If you would like to receive any of this information, please call Mrs. Maureen Peterson, Director of Personnel and Staff Development, at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27011.
Use of Pesticides
Board of Education Meetings
New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and non-public elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year. The Washingtonville Central School District is required to maintain a list of all persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements: ■ A school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following an application; ■ Anti-microbial products; ■ Nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children; ■ Silica gels and other nonvolatile read-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children; ■ Boric acids and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate; ■ The application of EPA-designated biopesticides; ■ The application of EPA-designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25; ■ Non volative insecticidal baits in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children; ■ The use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets. In the event that an emergency application is necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list. If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in our schools, please contact the Assistant Superintendent for Business, Mr. Paul Nienstadt, at (845) 497-4000, Ext. 27037. You may also request a form by e-mailing this office at
[email protected].
Board of Education Work Session Meetings and Regular (Business) Meetings begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise announced. These meetings are subject to change. Please check the District website at www.ws.k12.ny.us for updates or changes to the meetings schedule. Announcements of meetings will also be made in the Orange County Post and the Times Herald Record. All meetings are open to the public, except for Executive Sessions. Occasions may arise that necessitate calling a special meeting of the Board, in which case an announcement will be made as soon as possible. Please check the District’s website for updates, agendas, minutes, and budget information. The District’s website is www.ws.k12.ny.us. Work Session 7p @ HS..............................................Sept 12, 2017 Regular Meeting 7p @ LB.........................................Sept 18, 2017 Work Session 7p @ HS............................................... Oct 16, 2017 Regular Meeting 7p @ TA......................................... Oct 23, 2017 Work Session 7p @ HS................................................. Nov 6, 2017 Regular Meeting 7p @ RH.........................................Nov 20, 2017 Regular Meeting & Work Session 7p @ HS........... Dec 11, 2017 Work Session 7p @ HS.................................................. Jan 8, 2018 Regular Meeting 7p @ MS.........................................Jan 22, 2018 Work Session 7p @ HS..................................................Feb 5, 2018 Regular Meeting 7p @ HS......................................... Feb 12, 2018 Work Session & Budget Meeting #1 7p @ HS........Mar 5, 2018 Regular Meeting & Budget Meeting #2 7p @ HS....................................................................... Mar 19, 2018 Work Session & Budget Meeting #3 7p @ HS.........Apr 9, 2018 Regular Meeting & Adopt Budget 7p @ HS.......... Apr 19, 2018 Work Session & Budget Public Hearing 7p @ HS......................................................................... May 7, 2018 Regular Meeting 7p @ HS........................................May 14, 2018 Annual Budget Vote & BOE Election 6a-9p @ HS May 15, 2018 Work Session 7p @ HS................................................ June 4, 2018 Regular Meeting 7p @ HS........................................June 18, 2018 Work Session/Regular Meeting/ Reorganization Meeting 7p @ HS.............................. July 9, 2018
Please visit the District website for the most up-to-date information at
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DISTRICT CODE OF CONDUCT Adopted by the Board of Education — June 2001 Recertified — July 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Introduction..................................................................................................................... page 1 Definitions........................................................................................................................ page 2 Dignity For All Students Act (D.A.S.A.)...................................................................... page 3 Student Bill of Rights & Responsibilities.................................................................... page 4 Rights of Students................................................................................................. page 4 Responsibilities of Students................................................................................. page 5 Essential Partners........................................................................................................... page 5 Public Conduct on School Property........................................................................... page 7 Enforcement Program ......................................................................................... page 8 Prohibited Student Conduct........................................................................................ page 8 Student Dress Code ..........................................................................................page 10 Disciplinary Procedures and Penalties (Prohibited Student Conduct)..............page 10 Penalties................................................................................................................page 10 Due Process Rights .............................................................................................page 11 Minimum Periods of Suspension ......................................................................page 13 Referrals ..............................................................................................................page 13 Alternative Instruction .......................................................................................page 13 Appeals Process .................................................................................................page 14 Discipline of Students with Disabilities....................................................................page 14 Suspension of Students with Disabilities .......................................................page 14 Manifestation Determinations .........................................................................page 14 Discipline (Affirmative Manifestation Finding) ............................................page 15 Discipline (No Manifestation Finding) ...........................................................page 16 Reporting Code Violations........................................................................................page 16 Teacher Removal Form...............................................................................................page 16 D.A.S.A. Complaint Form...........................................................................................page 17
The Washingtonville Central School District is committed to maintaining a high standard of education for all students in our schools. The District believes that order and discipline are essential to being educated effectively. The District is also committed to creating and maintaining high behavioral standards and expectations. An orderly educational environment requires that everyone in the school community play a role in contributing to an effective environment. It also requires the development and implementation of a code of discipline that clearly defines individual responsibilities, describes unacceptable behavior, and provides for appropriate disciplinary options and responses. The District and Board of Education also believe that order and discipline must be a shared responsibility among the school, home, and community. This Code of Conduct was developed in collaboration with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and other school-related personnel. Finally, it is our belief that in order to be effective, such a code must be clear in expectations, identify and recognize acceptable and unacceptable behavior, comply with State, Federal and NYS Education Regulations, and outline disciplinary responses to unacceptable actions. It is also our belief that to be effective the code must promote a close working relationship between the home and school, encourage a high regard for every person’s rights, and outline procedures to ensure fair, firm, reasonable, and consistent administration of all policies. Our primary concern in establishing a Code of Conduct is to enable our young people to become responsible, respectful and caring citizens within the school and community. The Board of Education is responsible for ensuring that essential regulations are established and adequate discipline is maintained in the operation of the schools. The safety of our students and staff, and the social and emotional growth of our students are of primary concern in the implementation of this Code. To this end, we expect our parents/guardians to assume primary responsibility for the control of their child. The parent/guardian may be called upon to actively cooperate with the school in providing the necessary structure to promote his or her child’s social and educational growth. In order to achieve the desired outcome, the school will foster a high degree of parentschool communication.
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DEFINITIONS
Disruptive Student - an elementary or secondary student under the age of 21 who is substantially disruptive of the educational process or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority over the classroom. Parent - the parent, guardian or person in parental relation to the student. Removal - the act of a teacher in discontinuing the presence of the student in his or her classroom. School Property - in or within any building, structure, athletic playing area, playground, parking lot or land contained within the real property boundary line on a public elementary or secondary school, on land owned by the District, or in/on a school bus as defined in Section 142 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Laws. School Function - any school sponsored extra-curricular, co-curricular or other event or activity. Suspension - the act of a building principal, Superintendent of Schools, District Superintendent or Board of Education in discontinuing the presence of a student from his/her regular class. Violent Student - a student under the age of 21 who: • commits an act of violence upon a school employee, or attempts to do so. • commits, while on school property or at a school function, an act of violence upon another student or any other person lawfully on school property or at a school function, or attempts to do so. • possesses, while on school property or at a school function, a weapon. • displays, while on school property or at a school function, what appears to be a weapon. • threatens, while on school property or at a school function, to use a weapon. • knowingly and intentionally damages or destroys the personal property of any school employee or any person lawfully on school property or at a school function. • knowingly and intentionally damages or destroys school property.
Harassment - the creation of a hostile environment by conduct or by verbal threats, intimidation, or abuse that has or would have the effect of unreasonably and substantially interfering with a student’s education performance, opportunities, or benefits, or mental, emotional or physical well-being; or conduct, verbal threats, intimidation or abuse that reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear for his or her physical safety. The harassing behavior may be based on any characteristic, including but not limited to a person’s actual or perceived weight, color, creed, religion, religious practice, ethnic group, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, marital or veteran status, or disability. Bullying - a hostile activity, often related to a power imbalance, which harms or induces fear through the threat of further aggression and /or creates terror. Bullying often takes one of three forms: physical (including, but not limited to hitting, spitting, taking physical belongings), verbal (including, but not limited to taunting, malicious teasing, name-calling, threatening or frightening electronic communications ‘cyberbullying’) and social or relational bullying (including but not limited to giving dirty looks, spreading rumors, engaging in social exclusion). Cyberbullying - use of instant messaging, e-mail, web sites, chat rooms, text messaging, and other forms of electronic communication which result in harassment or bullying. May take many forms, including but not limited to • cyberstalking (harassment that included threats or harm or intimidations). • masquerading (pretending to be someone else when sending or posting material that makes the person look bad or places that person in potential danger). • phishing (engaging in deceit or tricks to solicit embarrassing information to enable the information to become public). • flaming (sending angry, mean or vulgar messages to a person on-line). • sexting (sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually suggestive, nude or nearly nude photos through electronic means). • harassment (sending a person offensive messages repeatedly). • denigration (sending or posting untrue or mean statements about a person). Disability - any restriction or lack (due to any impairment) of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for human beings. Sex - the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women. Gender - actual or perceived sex and shall include a person’s gender identity or expression. Sexual Orientation - actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.
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This Code of Conduct represents the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education legislation requirements. Project SAVE is located in Chapter 181 of the New York State Laws of 2000. For the purpose of this Code, and under the guidelines of the Project SAVE legislation and the Dignity for All Students Act, the following definitions apply:
Weapon - a firearm as defined in the Gun-Free Schools Act (18 USC Section 921) as well as any other gun, BB gun, air gun, pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, machine gun, disguised gun, dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, switchblade knife, gravity knife, pocket knife, brass knuckles, sling shot, metal knuckle knife, box cutter, cane sword, electronic dart gun, Kung Fu star, electronic stun gun, loaded or blank cartridges or other ammunition, pepper spray or other noxious spray, explosive or incendiary bomb, crowbar, or other device, instrument, material or substance that can cause physical injury or death when used for such purposes.
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Color - term refers to apparent pigmentation of the skin, especially as an indication or possible indication of their race. Weight - the word is used in reference to a person’s ‘size’ or sometimes interchangeably with a person’s size. National Origin - a person’s country of birth or their ancestor’s country of birth. Ethnic Group - a group of people who identify with each other through a common heritage including language, culture, and often a shared or common religion and/or ideology that stresses ancestry. Religion - a body of persons adhering to a particular set of fundamental beliefs and practices. Religious Practice - practices and observances such as attending worship services, wearing religious garb or symbols, praying at prescribed times, displaying religious objects, adhering to certain dietary rules, refraining from certain activities, etc.
DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT Dignity Act Intent – The goal of The Dignity Act is to create a safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and focus, rather than fear being discriminated against and/or verbally and/or physically harassed. All public elementary and secondary school students have the right to attend school in a safe, welcoming, considerate, and caring environment. • The Dignity Act prohibits the harassment and discrimination of students by students and by school personnel. • This harassment and discrimination includes but is not limited to conduct, verbal threats, intimidation or abuse based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex. • Bullying and hazing are forms of harassment and discrimination. • The Dignity Act applies to behavior on school property (including athletic fields, playgrounds, and parking lots), in school buildings, on a school bus/vehicle, as well as at school-sponsored events or activities. Material Incidents • A material incident is two or more related incidents or one severe incident where a student is subjected to discrimination and/or harassment by a student and/or employee on school property or at a school function that creates a hostile environment by conduct, with or without physical contact and/or verbal threats, intimidation or abuse, of such a severe or pervasive nature that: a. Has or would have the effect of unreasonably and substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits, or mental, emotional and/or physical well-being; or
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Reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause a student to fear for his or her physical safety. Reporters of material incidents shall use the Dignity Act Complaint Form, a copy of which can be found in the appendix. All material incidents of discrimination & harassment shall be reported to the Building Level Dignity Act Coordinator People who report discrimination or harassment are protected pursuant to Education Law section 16. Any person having reasonable cause to suspect that a student has been subjected to discrimination or harassment by an employee or student, on school grounds, or at a school function, who acting reasonably and in good faith, either reports such information to school officials, to the Commissioner, or to law enforcement authorities or otherwise initiates, testifies, participates or assists in any formal or informal proceedings shall have immunity from any civil liability that may arise from the making of such report or from initiating, testifying, participating or assisting in such formal or informal proceedings. No school district or employee thereof, shall take, request, or cause a retaliatory action against any such person who, acting reasonably and in good faith, either makes such a report or initiates, testifies, participates or assists in such formal or informal proceedings.
Building Level Dignity Act Coordinator – In compliance with the Dignity Act (amended State Education Law Article 2), each building shall have a Building Level Dignity Act Coordinator. This person shall be thoroughly trained in methods to respond to human relations in the areas of race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practices, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. The Building Level Dignity Act Coordinators shall be: High School - Kristin Shaw 497-4000 x24507 Middle School - Melissa Pittman 497-4000 x21509 Little Britain – Christine Williams 497-4000 x23501 Round Hill – Christine Williams 497-4000 x25501 Taft - Leah Hindley 497-4000 x22501 District Level Dignity Act Coordinator – In compliance with the Dignity Act, the District Level Coordinator will be the Civil Rights/ Title 9 / Title 6 Officer. This person is Maureen Peterson 497-4000 x27012. Process 1. When a complaint is brought to a Building Level Coordinator, the Building Level Coordinator will take a written report from the complainant. 2. The Building Level Coordinator will investigate the complaint and render a decision within 2 weeks of receiving the complaint. 3. The Building Level Coordinator will notify the complainant, the principal, and others who need to be advised of the decision. 4. If the complaint is substantiated, then within 1 week of the decision, any change or recommendation will be enacted. 5. Within 10 days of the decision, the complainant may appeal in writing to the District Level Dignity Act Coordinator. 6. Within 10 days of the receipt of the appeal the District Level Dignity Act Coordinator will meet with the complainant to hear the appeal. 7. The District Level Coordinator will have 5 days in which to conduct an investigation of the appeal.
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Race - the word is used to describe geographically local or global human population groups distinguished as a more or less distinct group by genetically transmitted physical characteristics.
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Plain Language Summary of Dignity for All Students Act (D.A.S.A.) The Dignity Act became effective July 1, 2012. The purpose of the act is to help create an environment of respect and dignity for all students and to make sure there is a safe and supportive school climate where students can learn and focus, rather than fear being discriminated against and/or harassed. No student should ever be afraid for his/her physical safety nor should any student be treated unfairly with words or actions that prevent him/her from working on their school work or makes him/her emotionally or physically afraid to come to school. This includes any actions, threats, intimidation or abuse based on: a person’s looks, the color of a person’s skin, how heavy or light a person is, what country a person’s relatives are from, how a person dresses, eats, or speaks, what a person believes in (explanations for mysteries of life, how to live a good life, what is beyond what we can see, hear or touch) and how a person shows those beliefs through dress, food, symbols and practices, a person’s inability to do things with their body or mind because of how they were born or an accident or illness, who a person romantically likes: a man, a woman, or both, a person being born as a girl or a boy, and a person’s feelings about being a girl or a boy.
STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Washingtonville School District believes in the right of each child between the ages of 5 and 21 years, or until the child receives a high school diploma, whichever comes first, to receive a free and appropriate education. All students in this State between the ages of 6 and the close of the school year in which he/she turns 16, are required by law to regularly attend school, either in the public schools, non-public schools that are approved for equivalency of instruction by the appropriate school authorities, or in the home in accordance with the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The right to a free public school education extends to all students, including those with disabilities. However, this right is not unconditional. As long as due process of law requirements are met, a student may be removed from the classroom, suspended temporarily, or suspended permanently from school. Only students within the compulsory education ages (6 years through the school year in which they turn 16) are entitled to alternative, equivalent instruction following a suspension.
Rights of Students Education in a free society demands that students be aware of their rights and learn to exercise them responsibly. To this end, students have a right: • to be provided with an education that is intellectually challenging and relevant to the demands of the 21st century. • to learn in an environment free from interruption, harassment, discrimination, intimidation and fear by students, visitors, employees, or vendors based on actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, or religious practice, sex, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability on school property or at a school sponsored event, function or activity. • to participate in district activities on an equal basis regardless of a person’s actual or perceived race, weight, color, creed, religion, religious practice, ethnic group, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, marital or veteran status, or disability. • to be informed of all school rules. • to be guided by a discipline policy which is fairly and consistently implemented. In addition to the above, students in the Washingtonville School District are afforded the following rights: Student Expression - Students shall be allowed the opportunity for the free expression of ideas consistent with the rights established by the Federal and State constitutions. This includes the right of students to wear political buttons, armbands or badges of symbolic expression. However, a student’s freedom is subject to limitations in that the constitutional protections will not extend to libelous, slanderous, vulgar, lewd, indecent or obscene words or images, or to words or images which by their very use incite others to damage property or physically injure others. Furthermore, speech, which materially and substantially disrupts the work and discipline of the school, may be subject to limitation.
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Within 10 days of meeting with the complainant the District Level Coordinator will render a decision. 9. An appeal of the District Level Coordinator’s decision may be made to the Board of Education. The Board will make its decision based solely upon the record before it. All appeals to the Board must be made in writing and submitted to the District Clerk within 10 business days of the District Level Coordinator’s decision. The Board of Education will hear the appeal at their next regularly scheduled meeting or work session. When the Board of Education hears an appeal, they may only review the written documents submitted by the parents and the District. A decision shall be made by the School Board within 10 days of its meeting. 10. If a complainant is dissatisfied with the School Board-level decision, s/he must request a review by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within 60 days of the School Board’s decision.
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Student Government - Students are encouraged to participate in the various student governmental bodies which have been or may be established in our schools. It shall be the duty of the student governmental body to establish reasonable standards for qualification of candidates to serve in offices of the government. Elections for this activity shall be conducted in accordance with the principles of our democracy and elected student representatives shall work with the faculty, administration and student body in identifying cooperatively those areas of appropriate student responsibility. All student governmental bodies shall have a faculty advisor and shall be organized pursuant to a specific written constitution which the students shall participate in formulating. Student Clubs and Other Student Organizations - The District encourages students to participate in curriculum related extra-curricular activity clubs and/or organizations. The District authorizes meetings of non-curriculum related clubs/organizations. They shall be subject to the constitution of the student government and shall be conducted in accordance with any applicable Federal or State law, as well as Board of Education policy and regulations. Privacy Rights (Search and Seizure) - Students in attendance in our public schools are protected against illegal or unreasonable personal searches or seizures of their property by both the Federal and State constitution. In light of these protections, no student’s person or property shall be searched for illegal substances or materials unless the school authorities conducting the search have reasonable suspicion to do so. Lockers and desks assigned to students may be subject to inspection at any time by school officials since such places are not the property of the student, but rather are owned by the District. In cases where the police enter the school, students have the same constitutional protections that they would have if they were not in a school building. Pregnant Students - During pregnancy and the period of pregnancy related disability that follows childbirth, a student shall be entitled to home instruction upon the request and advice of a physician. Pregnant students who desire to attend their regularly scheduled classes prior to the time of childbirth may do so to the extent that their physician approves of such attendance. Student Grievances and Complaints - If a student has a grievance or a complaint about a school-related matter, a school employee or other school official, he/she may submit it in writing to the principal of the school who shall respond within ten (10) school days with a written answer or proposed resolution. Grievances or complaints may be appealed in writing to the Superintendent of Schools if the student does not deem the principal’s answer or proposed resolution satisfactory. The Superintendent of Schools shall respond to all grievances and complaints within a reasonable period of time following receipt of the written appeal document.
Responsibilities of Students Students attend school so that they may develop to their fullest potential. With this in mind, each student is expected to: • accept responsibility for his or her actions. • respect the rights of others, including his/her right to secure an education in an environment that is orderly and disciplined. • attend school on a regular and punctual basis. • complete class assignments and other school responsibilities by established deadlines. • show evidence of appropriate progress toward meeting course and/or diploma requirements. • respect school property such as lockers, desks, books, etc., and help to keep them free from damage. • obey school regulations and rules made by school authorities. • recognize that teachers assume the role of a surrogate parent in matters of behavior and discipline when at school, as well as during school sponsored activities. • contribute toward establishing and maintaining an atmosphere that generates mutual respect and dignity for all. • become familiar with this Code and seek interpretation of parts not understood. • discourage inappropriate behavior of other students, including incidents of intimidation, harassment, or discrimination, and report the incidents to the administration. • give his or her full name or produce an identification card when requested to by any staff member.
ESSENTIAL PARTNERS The Role of Parents - A cooperative relationship between home and school is essential to each student’s successful development and achievement. To achieve this wholesome relationship, parents are urged to: • support and uphold the Code in its entirety. • show an enthusiastic and supportive attitude toward school and education. • build a good working relationship between themselves and their child. • teach their child self-respect, respect for the law, respect for others and for public property. • insist on prompt and regular attendance. • listen to the views and observations of all parties concerned. • recognize that teachers merit the same consideration and respect that parents expect from their child. • encourage their child to take pride in his/her appearance. • encourage respect and tolerance for all regardless of race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practices, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex. • insist that their child promptly bring home all communications from school. • cooperate with the school in jointly resolving any school related problem. • set realistic standards of behavior for their child and resolve to remain firm and consistent. • help their child learn to deal effectively with negative peer pressure. • provide a place conducive for study and completion of homework assignments.
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Student Activities - All pupils shall enjoy equal access to the extent of their capabilities for participation in the various extra-curricular and co-curricular activities sponsored by the school district. The privilege of participating in such activities shall be conditioned upon appropriate conduct as established by the District Code of Conduct and any rules made specifically for participation.
demonstrate desirable standards of behavior through personal example. foster a feeling of pride in their child for their school. provide support and positive reinforcement to their child.
Parents should also be aware that they are responsible for any financial obligations incurred by their child in school. This includes lost books, damage to property, etc. The Role of School Personnel - School personnel play an important role in the education of students. In view of this responsibility, school personnel must: • support and uphold the Code in its entirety. • promote a climate of mutual respect and dignity which will strengthen each student’s positive self-image. • teach the common courtesies by precept and example. • treat students in an ethical and responsible manner free from harassment, discrimination and bullying. • help students to reach their maximum potential. • demonstrate desirable standards of behavior through personal example. • report violations of the Code of Conduct to the building principal or acting building principal. • report and refer violent students to the principal or Superintendent of Schools immediately. The Role of Teachers - Every teacher knows that he/she works every day with this nation’s most precious commodity—the future generation. In view of this responsibility, the teacher must: • promote and model the Code in its entirety. • promote a climate of mutual respect and dignity for all students regardless of actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, or sex with an understanding of appropriate appearance, language, and behavior in a school setting, which will strengthen each student’s positive self-image and promote confidence to learn. • plan and conduct instruction that will make learning challenging and stimulating. • recognize that some disciplinary problems are caused by student’s personal and academic frustrations. • utilize classroom routines which contribute to the total instructional program and to the student’s development of civic responsibility. • seek to develop close cooperative relationships with parents for the educational benefit of the student. • distinguish between minor student misconduct best handled by the teacher and major problems requiring the assistance of the administrator. • teach the common courtesies by precept and example. • handle individual infractions privately and avoid punishing the group for the misbehavior of one or two. • help students cope with negative peer pressure. • confront issues of discrimination and harassment in any situation that threatens the emotional or physical health or safety of any students, school employee or any person who is lawfully on school property or at a school function. • identify changing student behavior patterns and notify appropriate personnel.
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enable students to discuss their problems with them. return phone calls and send communications home promptly. report to the principal any student who jeopardizes his/her own safety, the safety of others or of the teacher, or who seriously interferes with the instructional program of the classroom. treat students in an ethical and responsible manner free from personal biases, harassment, discrimination and bullying. help students to reach their maximum potential. serve as a surrogate parent in matters of behavior and discipline in accordance with New York State School Law. explain and interpret the Code of Conduct to students. enforce the Code in all areas of the school. demonstrate desirable standards of behavior through personal example. know the support services available to students and refer students who are in need of such services. comply with State Educational Law regarding corporal punishment and mandated reporting of suspected child abuse. inform the student and the principal the reason why a student is removed from class as soon as possible. report and refer violent students immediately to the principal or Superintendent of Schools. follow building level procedures in reporting incidents of discrimination and harassment that are witnessed or otherwise brought to a teacher’s attention to the Building Level Dignity Act Coordinator or principal. use only those materials in the classroom that reinforce the values of respect, moral decency, appropriate dress and language.
The Role of Building Administrators - As the educational leaders of the school, the principal and his/her assistant(s) set the disciplinary climate for the school, not only for students, but for staff as well. Therefore, they must: • model and uphold the Code in its entirety. • seek to develop a sound and healthful atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity for all students regardless of actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, or sex, with an understanding of appropriate appearance, language, and behavior in a school setting, which will strengthen students’ selfimage and promote confidence to learn. • evaluate the program of instruction in their school to achieve a meaningful educational program. • help their staff self-evaluate their procedures and attitudes in relation to the interaction within their classroom. • develop procedures which reduce the likelihood of student misconduct. • provide the opportunity for students and staff to approach the principal directly for redress of grievances. • treat students in an ethical and responsible manner free from personal biases, harassment, discrimination and bullying. • work with students and staff to formulate school regulations. • assist staff members to resolve problems which may occur. • return phone calls to parents and send communications home promptly. • establish a wholesome relationship between home and school.
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The Role of District Administrators - As the educational leaders of the school system, the Superintendent of Schools and central administrators must: • model and uphold the Code in its entirety. • reinforce and extend the indicated responsibilities of the principals and make them applicable to the school system for grades Pre-K through 12. • recommend to the Board of Education appropriate policy, regulations and actions to achieve optimum conditions for positive learning. • treat students in an ethical and responsible manner free from personal biases, harassment, discrimination and bullying. • develop and implement an effective Code of Conduct supportable by students, parents, staff and community. • demonstrate desirable standards of behavior through personal example. • provide each teacher with a copy of the Code of Conduct. • promote a safe, orderly, respectful and stimulating school environment, free from intimidation, discrimination, and harassment, supporting active teaching and learning. The Role of the Board of Education - As the elected officials in charge of our schools, the Board of Education must: • recognize, support and uphold the Code in its entirety. • adopt the policies governing the District, including this Code of Conduct. • ensure that the Code contains clear behavioral expectations and disciplinary consequences for students, staff and visitors. • ensure that the Code is clearly communicated to students, parents, staff and the school community. • treat students in an ethical and responsible manner free from personal biases, harassment, discrimination and bullying. • ensure that the Code is implemented and enforced in a consistent, reasonable, fair and equitable manner. • review the Code and updates as necessary but at least annually.
PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY The Board of Education recognizes that the primary purpose of the District is to provide a superior atmosphere for learning and education. Any action by an individual or group(s) aimed at disrupting, interfering with or delaying the education process, or having such effect, is prohibited. The Board also recognizes its responsibility to protect school property and declares its intent to take any and all legal action to prevent its damage or destruction. The Board will also seek restitution from, and prosecution of, any person or persons who willfully damage school property. These rules govern the conduct of students, parents, faculty and other staff, other visitors, licensees, invitees, and all other persons, whether or not their presence is authorized, upon District property, and also upon or with respect to any other premises or property (including school buses) under the control of the District and used in its programs. Conduct of Visitors - In an effort to maintain a safe and healthy educational environment, all visitors to the District must sign in at the main entrance of the building visited. Visitors are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not disrupt the academic process and in accordance with the law and this Code of Conduct. Prohibited Conduct Related to School Property - No person, either singly or in concert with others, shall: • cause physical injury to any other person, or threaten to do so, for the purpose of compelling or inducing such other person to refrain from any act which s/he has a lawful right to do, or to do any act which s/he has a lawful right not to do. • intimidate, harass or discriminate against any person on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived race, weight, color, creed, religion, religious practice, ethnic group, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, marital or veteran status, or disability. • restrain or detain any other person physically, or remove such person from any place where s/he is authorized to remain. • damage or destroy property of the District or under its jurisdiction, or remove or use such property without authorization. • enter into any private office of an administrative officer, member of the faculty or staff member without permission, expressed or implied. • enter into and remain in any building or facility for any purpose other than its authorized use or in such a manner as to obstruct its authorized use by others. • remain in any building or facility after it is normally closed without authorization. • refuse to leave any building or facility after being required to do so by an authorized administrative officer, member of the faculty or staff, or member of the Board of Education. • obstruct the free movement of persons and vehicles in any place to which these rules apply. • disrupt or prevent the peaceful and orderly conduct of classes, lectures and meetings or deliberately interfere with the freedom of any person to express his/her views, including invited speakers.
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utilize all appropriate support staff and community agencies to help parents and students identify problems and seek solutions. establish necessary building security. assume responsibility for the dissemination and enforcement of the Code of Conduct. ensure that students are provided with fair, reasonable and consistent discipline. comply with pertinent State laws governing hearings, suspensions and student rights. develop behavior guidelines and appeals procedures specific to each assigned school in harmony with this Code of Conduct. demonstrate desirable standards of behavior through personal example. follow up on any incidents of discrimination and harassment that are witnessed or otherwise brought to the administration’s attention in collaboration with the Building Level Dignity Act Coordinator.
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Penalties and Procedures for Prohibited Conduct on School Property - A person who shall violate any of the provisions of these rules shall be subject to the following penalties and procedures: • if a licensee or invitee, his/her authorization to remain upon the grounds or other property shall be withdrawn and s/he shall be directed to leave the premises. In the event of failure to do so, s/he shall be subject to removal. • if trespasser or visitor without specific license or invitation, s/he shall be subject to removal and/or arrest. • if s/he is a student, s/he shall be subject to disciplinary action as the facts of the case may warrant, as prescribed by Section 3214 of the Education Law and the Code of Conduct. • if a faculty member, s/he shall be subject to disciplinary action as prescribed by and in accordance with procedures of the Education Law and the collectively negotiated agreement and any relevant Board policies. • if a staff member in the classified service of the civil service, described in Section 75 of the Civil Service Law, s/he shall be subject to disciplinary actions as described in Section 75 of the N.Y. Civil Service Law, as well as any relevant Board policies and any collectively negotiated agreements. • if a staff member other than one described above, s/he shall be subject to discipline in accordance with law and any applicable collectively negotiated agreement and any relevant Board policies.
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The Superintendent of Schools shall be responsible for the enforcement of these rules, and s/he shall designate other personnel to take action in accordance with such rules when required or appropriate to carry them into effect. In the case of any apparent violation of these rules by such persons which, in the judgment of the Superintendent or his/her designee, does not pose any immediate threat of injury to person or property, such officer may make reasonable effort to learn the cause of the conduct in question and to persuade those engaged therein to desist and to resort to permissible methods for resolution of any issues which may be presented. In doing so such officer shall warn such persons of the consequences of the persistence in the prohibited conduct, including their removal from any District properties where their continued presence and conduct is in violation of these rules. In any case where violation of these rules does not cease after such warning and in other cases of willful violation of such rules, the Superintendent or his/her designee shall cause the removal of the violator from any premises which s/he occupies and shall initiate appropriate disciplinary action herein before provided in accordance with law, policy and collectively negotiated agreement provisions.
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This Code and the penalties set forth herein are not considered to be inclusive or to preclude in any way the prosecution and conviction of any person for the violation of any Federal or State law, or local ordinance, and the imposition of a fine or penalty provided for therein.
PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT The rules of conduct listed on the following pages are intended to focus on safety and respect for the rights and property of others. Students who will not accept responsibility for their own behavior and who violate these school rules, will be required to accept the penalties for their conduct. Disciplinary action, when necessary, will be firm, fair and consistent. This is most effective in changing student behavior. In determining the appropriate disciplinary action, school personnel authorized to impose disciplinary penalties will consider the following: Disorderly Conduct - Examples include, but are not limited to: • running in hallways/classrooms/cafeteria. • making unreasonable noise. • using language or gestures that are profane, lewd or vulgar. • obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic. • engaging in any willful act that disrupts the normal operation of the school community. • trespassing—students are not permitted in any school building, other than the one they regularly attend, without permission from the administrator in charge of the building. • misusing computer/electronic communication devices or software —including any unauthorized use of computers, software or Intranet/Internet account, accessing inappropriate websites, or any other violation of the District’s acceptable use policy. • intentionally causing harm or damaging the District’s computer system, including unauthorized modification of electronic information or conducting a Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) of others or the District by circumventing security and breaking into another’s server, website, or the like. This includes hacking and other activities that may knowingly harm or disrupt the District’s computer system or electronic information of others or the District. • possessing unauthorized video/audio devices, including cameras, phones, recorders, digital cameras and other electronic devices. • possession of stolen items. • possessing, selling, or distributing pornographic material in any form. Insubordinate Conduct - Examples include, but are not limited to: • failing to comply with reasonable directions or otherwise demonstrating disrespect for teachers, school administrators, or other school employees in charge of students. • skipping or disregarding an assigned detention or other disciplinary consequence. • forging parent’s signature on any document. • misusing passes, including forgery of passes.
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Misconduct on a School Bus - Students are required to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with established standards in the Code of Conduct to ensure their safety and that of the other passengers. Excessive noise, pushing, shoving and fighting will not be tolerated. Academic Misconduct - Examples include, but are not limited to: • plagiarism • cheating • copying • altering records • assisting another in any of the above areas
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Disruptive Conduct – Examples include, but are not limited to: • deliberately disrupting or preventing the peaceful and orderly conduct of classroom instruction inside or outside the building. • deliberately disrupting or preventing the peaceful and orderly conduct in the hallways, cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium or similar areas including school grounds and school vehicles. • deliberately disrupting or preventing the peaceful and orderly conduct of the flow of traffic to and from any and all bus arrivals and dismissals. • inciting or encouraging violence. • menacing.
All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for school and school functions. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and all other district personnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the school setting. A student’s dress, grooming and appearance, jewelry, make-up and nails shall: • be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process. • recognize that extremely brief garments such as tube tops, net tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines (front, back, and side) and see-through garments are not appropriate. No part of the torso should be exposed. • ensure that underwear is completely covered with outer clothing. • include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard will not be allowed. • not include the wearing of headwear in the building except for a medical or religious purpose that has been previously approved by the administration. • not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous or denigrate others on account of a person’s actual or perceived race, weight, color, creed, religion, religious practice, ethnic group, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, marital or veteran status, or disability. • not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities. • not include the wearing of skirts, dresses, shorts or “skorts” that are higher than mid-thigh. • not include the wearing of jackets or outer coats in the classroom. • not include gang-related and/or what can be misconstrued as gang-related apparel. • not include sharp objects, hanging straps, or chains. At school functions it will be announced prior to the event whether or not the school dress code will be required (good judgment and respect will still be required).
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES RELATED TO PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT Discipline is most effective when it deals directly with the problem at the time and place it occurs, and in a way that students view as fair and impartial. School personnel who interact with students are expected to use disciplinary action only when necessary and to place emphasis on the student’s ability to grow in self-discipline. Disciplinary action, when necessary, will be firm, fair and consistent so as to be the most effective in changing student behavior. In determining the appropriate disciplinary action, school personnel authorized to impose disciplinary penalties will consider the following: • The student’s age. • The student’s prior disciplinary record. • The nature of the offense and the circumstances which led to the offense. • The effectiveness of other forms of discipline. • Information from parents, teachers and/or others, as appropriate. • Other circumstances.
As a general rule, discipline will be progressive. This means that a student’s first violation will usually merit a lighter penalty than subsequent violations. If the conduct of a student is related to a disability, or suspected disability, the student shall be referred to the Committee on Special Education or Section 504 Committee prior to issuing a penalty. A student identified as having a disability shall not be disciplined for behavior which is a manifestation of his/her disability except as explained in Section VII herein (p 26).
Penalties Students who are found to have violated the District’s Code of Conduct may be subject to the following penalties, either alone or in combination with one another. The school personnel identified after each penalty are authorized to impose that penalty, consistent with the student’s right to due process. • Verbal warning - any member of the District staff. • Written warning - any member of the District staff. • Written notification to parent - any member of the District staff. • Teacher detention - teachers, principal, Superintendent. • Central detention - principal, Superintendent. • Referral to OC Board of Health - principal or designee. • Suspension from transportation - principal, Superintendent. • Suspension from athletic participation - principal, Superintendent, athletic director. • Suspension from social or extracurricular activities - principal, Superintendent. • Suspension of other privileges - principal, Superintendent. • Suspension from or loss of privileges to attend graduation, prom, etc.- principal, Superintendent. • Saturday detention - principal, Superintendent with parent approval. • In-school suspension - principal, Superintendent. • Removal from classroom - principal, Superintendent, teacher. • Short-term (5 days or less) suspension from school - principal, Superintendent, Board of Education. • Long-term (more than 5 days) suspension from school - Superintendent, Board of Education. • Permanent suspension from school - Superintendent, Board of Education. • Confiscation of banned devices - principal. • Restitution/payment - principal, Superintendent. • Law enforcement notification - principal, Superintendent.
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The amount of due process a student is entitled to before a penalty is imposed will depend on the type of penalty being imposed. In all cases, regardless of the penalty imposed, the school personnel authorized to impose the penalty must let the student know what misconduct the student is alleged to have committed and must investigate the facts surrounding the alleged misconduct. All students will have an opportunity to present their version of the facts to the school personnel imposing the disciplinary penalty in connection with the imposition of the penalty. Students who are to be given penalties other than a verbal warning, written warning, written notification to their parents, or detention are entitled to additional rights before the penalty is imposed. These additional rights are explained below. Detention - Teachers, principals and the Superintendent may use after school detention as a penalty for student misconduct in situations where removal from the classroom or suspension would be inappropriate, unless there is parental objection. Suspension from transportation - If a student does not conduct him/herself properly on a bus, the bus driver is expected to bring such misconduct to the building principal’s attention. Students who become a serious disciplinary problem may have their riding privileges suspended by the building principal or Superintendent. The student and the student’s parent will be provided with a reasonable opportunity for an informal conference with the building principal and all parties involved to contest and/or discuss the misconduct and the penalty involved if applicable. Suspension from athletic participation, extra-curricular activities and other privileges A student subjected to a suspension from athletic participation, extra-curricular activities or other privileges will be provided with a reasonable opportunity for an informal conference with the District official imposing the suspension and his/her parents to discuss the conduct and the penalty involved. In-school suspension - The Board recognizes that the school must balance the need of students to attend school and the need for order in the classroom. As such, the Board authorized the building principals and the superintendent to place a student who would otherwise be suspended from school as the result of a Code of Conduct violation in “inschool suspension.” “In-school suspension” is the temporary removal of students from the classroom and their placement in another area of the school building designated for such a suspension. A student subjected to an in-school suspension is not entitled to a full hearing pursuant to Education Law § 3214. However, the student and the student’s parent will be provided with a reasonable opportunity for an informal conference with the District official imposing the in-school suspension to discuss the conduct and the penalty involved.
Removal of a student from the classroom - The Washingtonville Central School District has determined that certain acts of misconduct interfere with instruction and/or safety and welfare of students and staff. Although some incidents of misconduct may require removal from the classroom or suspension from school, efforts will be made to deal with misconduct without removal from the classroom or suspension from school. This is in keeping with the District’s goal of avoiding consequences that interrupt or interfere with learning. However, no child will be allowed to continue disrupting the instruction of the class or interfering with the safety of the school, its staff, students and visitors. In accordance with the provisions of the SAVE Legislation, teachers shall have the authority to remove a student from their classroom whenever the student substantially disrupts the educational process or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority over the classroom. “Substantially disruptive” shall mean that the course of instruction has to be discontinued more than momentarily such that it breaks the continuity of the lesson. To address the disruptive conduct of the student who “substantially interferes” with the teacher’s authority over the classroom shall mean that: the student has been insubordinate to the teacher in the presence of the class and has failed to obey the teacher’s directives to cease and desist with at least two directives. A teacher may remove a student for the remainder of the class upon the first event and for a maximum of two days of class upon the second or third event. Upon the reoccurrence of repeated events, a principal’s suspension may occur. Notwithstanding the above, in light of circumstances that warrant suspension, a principal’s suspension for substantially disruptive behavior may be implemented, in addition to, or in lieu of, removal of the student from the classroom by the teacher. Once the teacher determines that the student has been substantially disruptive or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority over the classroom, the following procedures will be put into motion. Step 1: The teacher must confront the student in class (or within 24 hours of removal where the student presents an ongoing threat of disruption or a continuing danger at the time of removal) to inform the student of the reason(s) for the removal. Step 2: Prior to removal from the classroom (or within 24 hours of removal where the student presents an ongoing threat of disruption or a continuing danger at the time of removal), the teacher shall inform the student of the basis for the removal and allow the student to informally present his/her version of the relevant events. Step 3: The teacher must complete a District-established disciplinary removal form. He/she must meet with the principal or his/her designee as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the day, to explain the circumstances of the removal and to present the removal form. If the principal or designee is not available by the end of the same school day, the teacher must leave the form with the secretary and meet with the principal or designee prior to the beginning of classes on the next school day. Step 4: The building principal or designee must inform the student’s parent of the removal and the reasons therefore within 24 hours of the student’s removal. Step 5: Upon request, the student and his/her parent must be given the opportunity for an informal conference with the principal or designee to discuss the reasons for removal. If the student denies the charge(s), the principal or designee must provide an explanation of the basis for the removal. The student and/or his/her parent will
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The District shall provide continued educational programming and activities for students who are removed from their classrooms. An appeal brought by the parent, or student over the age of 18, of a principal’s removal decision must be presented to the Superintendent of Schools prior to any further appeal. Suspension from School - Suspension from school is a severe penalty which may be imposed only upon students who are insubordinate, disorderly, violent or disruptive, or whose conduct otherwise endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of others. The Board of Education retains its authority to suspend students, but places primary responsibility for the suspension of students with the Superintendent and the building principal. Any staff member may recommend to the Superintendent or principal that a student be suspended. All staff members must immediately report and refer a violent student to the principal or the Superintendent for a violation of the Code of Conduct. All recommendations and referrals shall be made in writing unless the conditions underlying the recommendation or referral warrant immediate attention. In such cases a written report is to be prepared as soon as possible by the staff member recommending the suspension. The Superintendent or principal, upon receiving a recommendation or referral for suspension or when processing a case for suspension, shall gather the facts relevant to the matter and record them for subsequent presentation, if necessary. There are 3 categories of suspensions from school and each are described below. Short term (5 days or less) suspension from school: When the Superintendent or principal (referred to as the “suspending authority”) proposes to suspend a student charged with misconduct for five days or less pursuant to Education Law 3214(3), the suspending authority must immediately notify the student orally. If the student denies the misconduct, the suspending authority must provide an explanation of the basis for the proposed suspension. The suspending authority must also notify the student’s parents in writing that the student may be suspended from school. The written notice must be provided by personal delivery, express mail delivery, or some other means that is reasonably calculated to assure receipt of the notice within 24 hours of the decision to propose suspension, at the last known address for the parents. Where possible, notice should also be provided by telephone if the school has been provided with a telephone number(s) for the purpose of contacting the parents.
establish. The principal shall promptly advise the parents in writing of his/her decision. The principal shall advise the parents that if they are not satisfied with the decision and wish to pursue the matter, they must file a written appeal to the Board of Education with the District Clerk within 10 business days of the date of the decision, unless they can show extraordinary circumstances precluding them from doing so. The Board of Education will hear the appeal at their next regularly scheduled meeting or work session. When the Board of Education hears an appeal, they may only review the written documents submitted by the parents and the District. Only final decisions of the Board may be appealed to the Commissioner of Education within 30 days of the decision.
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be given the opportunity to present the student’s version of the relevant events within 48 hours of the student’s removal. Step 6: The principal’s/designee’s determination on whether or not to support the teacher’s removal of the student shall be made by the close of business on the day succeeding the 48-hour period for the informal principal’s removal conference. The teacher who initiates the removal may be required to attend the principal’s conference at the principal’s discretion.
Long term (more than five days) suspension from school: When the Superintendent determines that a suspension for more than five days may be warranted, he/she shall give reasonable notice to the student and the student’s parents of their right to a fair hearing. At the hearing the student shall have the right to be represented by counsel, the right to question witnesses against him/her, and the right to present witnesses and other evidence on his/her behalf. The Superintendent shall personally hear and determine the proceeding or may, at his/her discretion, designate a hearing officer to conduct the hearing. The hearing officer shall be authorized to administer oaths and to issue subpoenas in conjunction with the proceeding before him/her. A record of the hearing shall be maintained, but no stenographic transcript shall be required. A tape recording shall be deemed a satisfactory record. The hearing officer shall make findings of fact and recommendation as to the appropriate measure of discipline to the Superintendent. The report of the hearing officer shall be advisory only, and the Superintendent may accept all or any part thereof. An appeal of the Superintendent’s decision may be made to the Board of Education. The Board will make its decision based solely upon the record before it. All appeals to the Board must be made in writing and submitted to the District Clerk within 10 business days of the date of the Superintendent’s decision, unless the parents can show that extraordinary circumstances precluded them from doing so. The Board of Education will hear the appeal at their next regularly scheduled meeting or work session. When the Board of Education hears an appeal, they may only review the written documents submitted by the parents and the District, as well as the electronic record of the hearing. The Board may adopt in whole or in part, the decision of the Superintendent. Final decisions of the Board may be appealed to the Commissioner of Education within 30 days of the decision. Permanent suspension: Permanent suspension is reserved for extraordinary circumstances such as where a student’s conduct poses a life-threatening danger to the safety and wellbeing of other students, school personnel or any other person lawfully on school property or attending a school function.
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Students who bring a weapon to school - Any student found guilty of bringing a weapon onto school property will be subject to suspension from school for at least one calendar year. Before being suspended, the student will have an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Education Law 3214. The Superintendent has the authority to modify the one-year suspension on a case-by-case basis. In deciding whether to modify the penalty, the Superintendent may consider the following: • The student’s age • The student’s grade in school • The student’s prior discipline record • Input from parents/teachers or others • Superintendent’s belief that other forms of discipline may be more effective • Other extenuating circumstances The Superintendent is required to refer the following students to the County Attorney (or the County presentment agency if not the County Attorney) for a juvenile delinquency proceeding before the Family Court: • any student under the age of 16 who is found to have brought a weapon to school. • any student 14 or 15 years old who qualifies for juvenile offender status under the Criminal Procedure Law. • the Superintendent is required to refer students over the age of 16, or any student 14 or 15 years old who qualifies for juvenile offender status, to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. A student 14 or 15 years old who possesses a firearm, machine-gun, or loaded firearm (as defined in §26S.00 of Penal Law) on school grounds (as defined in §220.000(14) of the Penal Law) qualifies for juvenile offender status under § 1.20 of the Criminal Procedure Law. Students who commit violent acts other than bringing a weapon to school - Any student who is found to have committed a violent act, other than bringing a weapon onto school property, shall be subject to suspension from school for at least five days. If the proposed penalty is the minimum five-day suspension, the student and the student’s parents will be given the same notice and opportunity for a hearing given to all students subject to a short-term suspension. If the proposed penalty exceeds the minimum fiveday suspension, the student and the student’s parents will be given the same notice and opportunity for a hearing given to all students subject to a long-term suspension. The Superintendent has the authority to modify the minimum five-day suspension on a case-by-case basis. In deciding whether to modify the penalty, the Superintendent may consider the same factors considered in modifying a one-year suspension for possessing a weapon. Students who are repeatedly substantially disruptive of the educational process or repeatedly substantially interfere with the teacher’s authority over the classroom - Any student who engages in conduct which results in the student being removed from the classroom by teacher(s) on four or more occasions during a semester, or three or more occasions during a trimester, will be suspended from school for at least 5 days (note cumulative effect). If the proposed penalty is the minimum suspension, the student and the student’s parent will be given the same notice and opportunity for a hearing given to all students subject to a short-term suspension. If the proposed penalty exceeds the minimum five-day suspension, the student and the student’s parent will be given the
same notice and opportunity for a hearing given to all students subject to a long-term suspension. The Superintendent has the authority to modify the minimum five-day suspension on a case-by-case basis. In deciding whether to modify the penalty, the superintendent may consider the same factors considered in modifying a one-year suspension for possessing a weapon.
Referrals Counseling - The guidance office, school attendance officer, psychologist or student assistance counselor shall handle all referrals of students for counseling services upon the recommendation of school staff. PINS Petitions - The District may file a PINS (Person in Need of Supervision) petition with probation in Family Court on any student under the age of 18 who demonstrates that he or she requires supervision and treatment by: • being habitually truant and not attending school as required by part 1 of Article 6S of the Education Law. • engaging in an ongoing or continual course of conduct which makes the student ungovernable, or habitually disobedient and beyond the lawful control of the school. • knowingly and unlawfully possesses a controlled substance in violation of Penal Law 221.OS. (A single violation of 221.OS will be sufficient basis for filing a PINS petition.) County Attorney (Juvenile Delinquent and Juvenile Offenders) - The superintendent is required to refer the following students to the County Attorney for a juvenile delinquency proceeding before the Family Court: • any student under 16 who is found to bring a weapon to school. • any student 14 or 15 years old who qualifies for juvenile offender status under the Criminal Procedure Law 1.20(42)
Alternative Instruction Pursuant to the Education Law, no student shall be suspended from school in his/her regularly scheduled classes without being provided alternative equivalent instruction, either in the form of home instruction or instruction in an alternative setting. Such instruction shall be of an equivalent nature to that provided in the student’s regularly scheduled classes. A good faith effort shall be made to provide such alternative instruction immediately. In the event that a student within the compulsory education ages of six and the school year in which s/he becomes 16 is suspended from school in excess of five school days, alternative equivalent instruction shall be provided for the duration of the suspension period.
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The decision of the Superintendent with respect to the findings of fact sustaining charges in a long-term suspension hearing and/or penalty determination shall be subject to appeal (or may be appealed) to the Board of Education. All appeals to the Board must be made in writing and submitted to the District Clerk within 10 business days of the date of the Superintendent’s decision, unless the parents can show that extraordinary circumstances precluded them from doing so. The Board of Education will hear the appeal at their next regularly scheduled meeting or work session. When the Board of Education hears an appeal, they may only review the written documents submitted by the parents and the District. The Board shall review the record of the proceedings before the Superintendent or his/her designated hearing officer, including a review of the recording of the proceedings, documentary evidence and written arguments of the representatives of the respective parties, if any. The Board does not provide the representatives of the respective parties with the opportunity either to present evidence not previously in the record or to make arguments in person before the Board.
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Suspension of Students with Disabilities In the event that a student has a known disability or when school officials can be deemed to know, in accordance with law, that a student has a disability, the District will first proceed to conduct a 3214 disciplinary proceeding for any suspension of more than five days. The 3214 disciplinary proceeding will be held in two parts: first to determine the student's guilt or innocence on the charges and the second to determine the penalty. If guilt is determined on a violation of a provision of the District’s Code of Conduct, before a penalty may be imposed, the following rules shall apply: 504/ADA Disability - For a student solely with a disability under 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (hereinafter referred to as (504)/Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (hereinafter referred to as the “ADA”), the 504 multidisciplinary committee must make a determination regarding whether the conduct underlying the charges was a manifestation of the student’s disability. 1. If a nexus is found between the disability and the conduct, no additional discipline shall be imposed and the record of discipline imposed to date shall be expunged. 2. If no nexus is found, yet nonetheless a disability is indicated or has been identified, discipline may be imposed upon remand to the 3214 hearing officer. A change in placement; i.e. a suspension, removal or transfer, in excess of 10 school days must be preceded by notice and an evaluation conducted by the 504 team. 3. Students with a recognized 504/ADA disability who are currently using or in possession of alcohol or drugs may be disciplined, regardless of their disability status in the same manner and to the same extent as non-disabled students, provided that same students are currently engaged in the illegal use of drugs or use of alcohol.
IDEA Disability - For students classified or presumed to have disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (hereinafter referred to as “IDEA”), a Manifestation Team must make a manifestation determination prior to a student’s suspension for 10 or more consecutive school days or prior to a suspension of 10 days or less, if it has been determined that a suspension for less than 10 consecutive school days would constitute a disciplinary change in placement. A series of suspensions that are each l0 days or less in duration may create a pattern of exclusions that constitutes a disciplinary change in placement. That determination will be made on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law and regulation. Among the factors considered in making this determination are: the length of each suspension, the proximity of the suspensions to one another, and the total amount of time the student is excluded from school. A student shall be presumed to have a disability if prior to the time the behavior occurred: • The student’s parent/guardian has expressed, in writing, to supervisory or administrative personnel of the school or to a teacher of the student that the student is in need of special education, provided that such notification may be oral if the parent does not know how to write or has a disability that prevents a written statement; or • The student’s parent has requested an evaluation of the student; or • A teacher of the student or other personnel of the District has expressed specific concern about a pattern of behavior demonstrated by the student to supervisory personnel in the District in accordance with the District’s child-find procedures. A student shall not be presumed to have a disability for discipline purposes, despite satisfaction of one or more of the above criteria, if: • The student’s parents have not allowed a relevant evaluation of the student by the Committee on Special Education (CSE); • The student’s parent has refused special education services; or • It was determined by the CSE or Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) that the student is not a student with a disability; or • It was determined that an evaluation was not necessary and the District provided appropriate notice to the parents of such determination.
Manifestation Determinations A Manifestation Team, which shall include a representative of the school district knowledgeable about the student and the interpretation of information about child behavior, the parent and relevant members or the Committee on Special Education as determined by the parent and the school district. The parent must receive written notification prior to any Manifestation Team meeting to ensure that the parent has an opportunity to attend and to inform the parent(s) of their right to have relevant members of the CSE participate at the parent’s request. When making a manifestation determination, the Manifestation Team shall review all relevant information in the student’s file including the student’s IEP, any teacher observations and any relevant information provided by the parents to determine if: 45
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The conduct in question was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the student’s disability; or The conduct in question was a direct result of the school district’s failure to implement the IEP
If either of the aforementioned criteria listed as “a” and “b” above are answered affirmatively, the conduct in question shall be deemed to be a manifestation of the student’s disability. When the Manifestation Team determines that the conduct in question was a manifestation of a student’s disability, the CSE shall meet to recommend and conduct a functional behavioral assessment and implement a behavior intervention plan in accordance with 201.3 and 201.4(d)(2)(a) of the Commissioner’s Regulations. A meeting for the sole purpose of making a manifestation determination does not require five calendar days’ notice to the student's parent/guardian. However, if the CSE meets to consider a change in placement in conjunction with the manifestation determination, the five-day notice requirement of 200.5(a)(3) of the Commissioner's Regulations is applicable and parental participation in all CSE meetings is expected and strongly encouraged.
Discipline of Students with Disabilities When the Manifestation Team has made an Affirmative Manifestation Finding
When an educationally disabled student’s conduct is a manifestation of the child's disabling condition, a student classified under IDEA may only be suspended from school for more than 10 consecutive school days, if one of the following applies: • The CSE recommends a change in placement on the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and the parent/ guardian or eighteen-year or older student consents to such change in writing following receipt of their Procedural Safeguards Notice. • A court order or order from an impartial hearing officer of suspension/removal of a dangerous student pursuant to 201.8 of the Commissioner’s Regulations is obtained. • The violation involves weapons, drugs or serious bodily injury. Suspensions for Misconduct Involving Weapons and/or Drugs and/or Serious Bodily Injury - A student classified or deemed to be known as having an educational disability under IDEA may be suspended and placed in an Interim Alternative Educational Setting (IAES) for up to 45 school days (less if the discipline is for a non-disabled student would be less), if the student is found guilty of: 1) carrying or possessing a weapon while at school, on school property or at a school function; 2) knowingly possessing or using illegal drugs, or selling or soliciting the sale of a controlled substance while at school, on school premises or at a school function; or 3) inflicting a serious bodily injury to another person while at school or a school function. • The term “weapon” means “a weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of causing death or serious bodily injury, except that such term does not include a pocket knife with a blade of less than 2-1/2 inches in length.”
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The term “illegal drugs” means controlled substances but not those legally possessed or used under the supervision of a licensed health care professional or other permitted authority under the Federal Controlled Substances Act or under any other provision of Federal law. Controlled substances are drugs and other substances identified under schedules set forth in applicable Federal law provisions. The term “serious bodily injury” means bodily injury which involves a substantial risk of death; extreme physical pain; protracted and obvious disfigurement; or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ or mental faculty.”
Before a student is suspended and placed in an IAES for up to 45 school days for behavior involving weapons and/or drugs and/or serious bodily injury, the Manifestation Team must conduct a manifestation determination. Placement in an IAES as a result of conduct involving weapons and/or drugs and/or serious bodily injury is not contingent upon a Manifestation Team determination that the misconduct is not related to the student's disability. If the student is or may be placed in an IAES, the CSE shall, as appropriate, recommend functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention, or review any such pre-existing, plan for modification; and A CSE shall determine and recommend an IAES reasonably calculated to enable the child to continue to receive educational services, participate in the general curriculum and progress toward meeting IEP goals and objectives during the period of suspension from instruction. Dangerous Students - To continue the suspension of a student classified or deemed to be known as having an educational disability under IDEA for more than 10 consecutive school days, the School District may commence an expedited hearing before a special education impartial hearing officer to demonstrate that a student is dangerous and is substantially likely to cause injury to him/herself or others if returned to his/her last agreed upon placement. An impartial hearing officer may order the placement of the student in an IAES for up to 45 school days in accordance with 201.8 and 201.11 of the Commissioner’s Regulations. • The Manifestation Team must still conduct a manifestation determination within 10 consecutive school days of the initial disciplinary action. • If the student is or may be placed in an IAES, the CSE shall, as appropriate, recommend a functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention plan, or review any such pre-existing, plan for modification; and • An impartial hearing officer’s determination allowing a student’s placement in an IAES as a result of dangerous behavior, is not contingent upon a Manifestation Team determination that the misconduct is not related to the student's disability.
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Where a student with a disability’s conduct is found not to be a manifestation of his/her disability he/she may be disciplined in the same manner and to the same extent as nondisabled students. In such instances, the CSE shall meet upon proper notice to determine any appropriate evaluations which must be performed, changes to a student’s IEP and to recommend an appropriate IAES where the child can continue to receive educational services although in another setting, that enable the child to participate in the general curriculum and progress toward meeting IEP goals and objectives during the period of suspension from instruction. Pendency Placement - An IAES shall be deemed the student's “stay put placement” for up to 45 school days, during the pendency of any expedited due process proceedings commenced by parents to contest • a finding that a student is not presumed to have a disability, and/or • a finding that the student’s misconduct was not a manifestation of the student’s disability, and/or • a decision to place a student in a CSE recommended IAES for misconduct involving weapons and/or drugs and/or serious bodily injury, and/or • the decision of an impartial hearing officer in a dangerousness hearing and/or • the appropriateness of an IAES program recommended by the CSE in the context of one of the four categories of action listed above.
WASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER REMOVAL INCIDENT REPORT Student’s Name:_______________ Class-Grade:______ Date:____ Time: ____ Teacher:___________________________ Reason for Student Removal from Class (detailed description of incident):
Immediate Action Taken:
Actions Taken Prior to Removal:
REPORTING CODE VIOLATIONS To School District Personnel - Students, teachers and other District personnel are encouraged to report any violation of the Code of Conduct to the building principal or, in his/her absence, the acting designee. Teachers and other District personnel shall immediately report violent students to the building principal or Superintendent of Schools. To Local Law Enforcement Agencies - The District will report any acts of violence against persons that constitute a felony or misdemeanor and other violations of the Code of Conduct which constitute a misdemeanor or felony to the appropriate local law enforcement agency. When necessary, the District will file a complaint in criminal court against the actor. To Human Services Agencies - The District will report any violations of the Code of Conduct which constitute a crime when the actor is under the age of 16 to the appropriate human services agencies. When necessary, the District will file a juvenile delinquency petition or a person in need of supervision (PINS) petition in Family Court.
Parent Notification Phone #: ___________________________________________________________ Spoke directly to:______________________________ Left Message:
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Follow up letter mailed: Date: Registered:_________ Signature Confirmation: _________ ___________________________________
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Principal or Designee Notified: Date:________ Time: ________ Face to Face: ________ Planned Follow Up:
Parent Meeting Scheduled: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________ Teacher Signature
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Name of Complainant: ________________ ID #: _______ Grade ____ Date ______ Complainant Contact Information:___________________________________________ Alleged Perpetrators of the Discrimination/Harassment: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________
Are there observable changes in the student’s (target) behavior (check all that apply)? Attendance
Grades
Depression
Feelings about self/others
Anti-social behaviors
Self-destructive behaviors
Withdrawal
Social interactions
Other, Explain: ____________________________________________________ Actions Taken by School: Meeting w/ principal or designee
Verbal correction
Parent/guardian contacted
Increased supervision
Meeting with guidance counselor/school psychologist
Conflict resolution
Awareness/sensitivity session (1 on 1 with DAC, guidance, teacher etc.)
Referral to counseling services for bias-based bullying, harassing or discriminatory behaviors
Community service (with parental permission)
Description of Incident(s): ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________
Lunch Detention
After-school Detention
Suspension from activity or class
Behavioral plan
Teacher removal
Transfer to alternate education
ISS Full Day Partial Day
OSS Full Day Partial Day
Bus Suspension
Names of Witness to the Incident: ______________________________________________________________________
Disciplinary Meeting (School Staff)
Incident involved (check all that applies)? Involving intimidating or abuse but no verbal threat or physical contact Involving verbal threats but no physical contact Involving physical contact but no verbal threats Involving both verbal and physical threats Involving only students offenders
Other ___________________________________________________________
Basis of this complaint: (Check all that apply) Race
Color
Weight
National Origin
Ethnic group
Religion
Religious Practice
Disability
Sexual orientation
Gender
Sex
Not Sure
Other, please describe: ____________________________________________
Location: Bus Parking Lot Auditorium Classroom
Lavatory Office Athletic Field Lunchroom
Hallway Playground Health Office Library Computer Lab Off-School Property
Approximate Time: ______________ Was this incident: A result of an investigation of a written or oral complaint; OR Directly observed Names of others you may have discussed this complaint/incident/grievance with ______________________________________________________________________
I certify that all statements on this form are accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Complainant _______________________________ Date _____________ Person taking the report: __________________________________________________ Conclusion of Investigation: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Follow-up with complainant made on ________________via _____________________ Date phone, meeting, mail ____________________________Signature of Building Level Dignity Act Coordinator ______ Appeal to District Level Dignity Act Coordinator on ______________________
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DISTRITO CÓDIGO DE CONDUCTA Aprobada por la Junta de Educación - Junio de 2001 Recertificado - Julio de 2017
TABLA DE CONTENIDO
INTRODUCCIÓN
Introducción................................................................................................................................página 1 Definiciones................................................................................................................................página 2 Acto Dignidad para Todos los Estudiantes (D.A.S.A........................................................ página 3 Declaración de Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante.....................................página 4 Derechos de los Estudiantes.........................................................................................página 4 Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes........................................................................página 5 Compañeros Esenciales...........................................................................................................página 6 Conducta Pública en Propiedad Escolar............................................................................página 7 Programa de Ejecución .................................................................................................página 8 Conducta Estudiantil Prohibida.............................................................................................página 9 Código de vestuario del Estudiante........................................................................ página 10 Procedimientos Disciplinarios y Penalidades (Conducta Prohibida Estudiantil)...... página 10 Penalidades ................................................................................................................ página 11 Derecho al debido proceso ..................................................................................... página 11 Los períodos mínimos de suspensión........................................................................ página 13 Referidos........................................................................................................................ página 14 Instrucción Alternativa ................................................................................................ página 14 Proceso de Apelaciones............................................................................................. página 14 Disciplina de Estudiantes con Discapacidad................................................................... página 14 Suspensión de Estudiantes con Discapacidad........................................................ página 14 Determinaciones manifestación ............................................................................... página 15 Disciplina (Hallazgo Manifestación Afirmativa).................................................... página 15 Disciplina (No Hallazgo Manifestación)................................................................. página 16 Reporte de Violaciones del Código................................................................................. página 17 Notificación del Maestro de Retiro de Estudiante por incidente................................ página 17
El Distrito Escolar Central de Washingtonville se compromete a mantener un alto nivel de educación de todos los estudiantes en nuestras escuelas. El Distrito cree que el orden y la disciplina son esenciales para ser educado con eficacia. El Distrito también se ha comprometido a crear y mantener altos estándares y expectativas de comportamiento. Un ambiente educativo ordenado requiere que todos en la comunidad de la escuela juegan un papel en la contribución a un entorno eficaz. También requiere el desarrollo y aplicación de un código de disciplina que define claramente las responsabilidades individuales, describe un comportamiento inaceptable, y proporciona opciones y respuestas disciplinarias apropiadas. El Distrito y la Junta de educación también creen que el orden y la disciplina debe ser una responsabilidad compartida entre la escuela, el hogar y la comunidad. Este Código de conducta se ha desarrollado en colaboración con los estudiantes, maestros, administradores, padres y otros personales relacionado con la escuela. Por último, es nuestra creencia de que para ser eficaz, dicho código debe ser claro en las expectativas, identificar y reconocer el comportamiento aceptable e inaceptable, cumplir con las estatales, federales y Reglamento de educación del estado de NY, y delinear respuestas disciplinarias a acciones inaceptables. También es nuestra creencia de que para ser efectivo el código debe promover una estrecha relación de trabajo entre el hogar y la escuela, fomentar un gran respeto por los derechos de cada persona (s), y delinear procedimientos para garantizar un trato justo, firme, razonable y administración coherente de todas las políticas. Nuestro objetivo principal en el establecimiento de un Código de conducta es permitir que nuestros jóvenes se conviertan en ciudadanos responsables, respetuosos y solidarios dentro de la escuela y la comunidad. La Junta de educación es responsable de asegurar que las regulaciones esenciales se establecen y la disciplina adecuada se mantiene en el funcionamiento de las escuelas. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y el personal y el crecimiento social y emocional de nuestros estudiantes son de interés primordial en la aplicación del presente código. Con este fin, esperamos que nuestros padres / tutores asumen la responsabilidad primaria para el control de sus hijos. El padre / tutor puede ser llamado a cooperar activamente con la escuela en la prestación de la estructura necesaria para promover su o crecimiento social y educativo de su hijo. Con el fin de lograr el resultado deseado, la escuela va a promover un alto grado de comunicación con los padres de la escuela. 49
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DEFINICIONES
Estudiante disruptivo - un estudiante de primaria o secundaria menores de 21 años que es sustancialmente interrumpe el proceso educativo o sustancialmente interfiere con la autoridad del maestro sobre el salón de clase. Padres - el padre, tutor o persona en relación de los padres para el estudiante. Remoción - el acto de un maestro en descontinuar la presencia del estudiante en su salón de clase. Propiedad de la Escuela - en o dentro de cualquier edificio, estructura, área de juego deportivo, parque infantil, estacionamiento o terreno contenido dentro de la línea límite de la propiedad real en una escuela primaria o secundaria pública, en terrenos propiedad del Distrito, o en / sobre un autobús escolar como se define en la Sección 142 del estado de Nueva York de Vehículos y Tránsito de Leyes. Función Escolar - cualquier patrocinada por la escuela extracurricular, co-curricular o cualquier otro evento o actividad. Suspensión - el acto de un director de la escuela, el Superintendente de Escuelas, Superintendente del Distrito o de la Junta de Educación de suspender la presencia de un estudiante de su clase regular. Estudiante Violento - un estudiante menor de 21 años que: • comete un acto de violencia a un empleado de la escuela, o intenta hacerlo. • se compromete, mientras que en la escuela o en una función escolar, un acto de violencia sobre otro estudiante o cualquier otra persona legalmente en la propiedad de la escuela o en una función escolar, o intenta hacerlo. • posee, mientras que en la escuela o en una función escolar, un arma. • muestra, mientras que en la escuela o en una función escolar, lo que parece ser un arma. • amenaza, mientras que en la escuela o en una función escolar, usar un arma. • sabiendo e intencionalmente daña o destruye la propiedad personal de cualquier empleado de la escuela o cualquier persona legalmente en la propiedad de la escuela o en una función escolar. • sabiendo e intencionalmente daña o destruye la propiedad escolar.
Acoso - la creación de un ambiente hostil por la conducta o por amenazas verbales, intimidación o abuso que tenga o tendría el efecto de irrazonablemente y sustancialmente interferir con el rendimiento de un estudiante de educación, oportunidades o beneficios, o bienestar mental, emocional o físico siendo; o conducta, amenazas verbales, intimidación o abuso que causa razonable o razonablemente se espera que cause un estudiante a temer por su seguridad física. El comportamiento de acoso puede basarse en cualquier característica, incluyendo pero no limitado a peso real o percibida de una persona, el color, el credo, la religión, la práctica religiosa, etnia, nacionalidad, afiliación política, sexo, orientación sexual, género (incluyendo la identidad de género y de expresión), edad, estado civil o de veterano, o discapacidad. El acoso - una actividad hostil, a menudo relacionado con un desequilibrio de poder, lo que perjudica o induce el miedo a través de la amenaza de nuevas agresiones y / o crea el terror. La intimidación a menudo toma una de tres formas: física (incluyendo, pero no limitado a golpear, escupir, teniendo pertenencias físicas), verbal (incluyendo, pero no limitado a las burlas, bromas maliciosas, insultos, amenazas o 'ciberacoso' comunicaciones electrónicas aterradoras) y la intimidación social o relacional (incluyendo, pero no limitado a dar miradas sucias, difusión de rumores, la participación en la exclusión social). El acoso cibernético - el uso de la mensajería instantánea, correo electrónico, sitios web, salas de chat, mensajería de texto, y otras formas de comunicación electrónica que dan lugar a acoso o intimidación. Puede tomar muchas formas, incluyendo, pero no limitado a, • Acoso cibernético (acoso que incluye amenazas de daño o intimidaciones). • enmascaramiento (haciéndose pasar por otra persona al enviar o material que hace que la persona se vea mal o lugares a esa persona en un peligro potencial publicar). • suplantación de identidad (la participación en el engaño o trucos para solicitar información embarazosa para permitir que la información se convierta en pública). • llameante (envío enojado, medio o mensajes vulgares a una persona en línea). • sexteando (envío, recepción o envío de fotos sexualmente sugerentes, desnudo o casi desnudo a través de medios electrónicos). • acoso (envío de una persona mensajes ofensivos repetidamente). • denigración (enviar o publicar declaraciones falsas o medios acerca de una persona). Discapacidad - toda restricción o ausencia (debida a cualquier deficiencia) de la capacidad de realizar una actividad en la forma o dentro del margen que se considera normal para los seres humanos. Sexo - las características biológicas y fisiológicas que definen los hombres y las mujeres.
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Este Código de Conducta representa la Escuelas Seguras Contra la Violencia en los requisitos de la legislación educativa. Proyecto SAVE se encuentra en el Capítulo 181 de las Leyes Estatales de Nueva York de 2000. A los efectos de este Código, y bajo las directrices de la legislación Proyecto SAVE y la dignidad para toda Ley de Estudiantes, se aplican las siguientes definiciones:
Arma - un arma de fuego como se define en la Ley de Escuelas Libres de Armas (18 USC Sección 921), así como cualquier otra arma de fuego, pistola de aire comprimido, pistola de aire, pistola, revólver, escopeta, rifle, ametralladora, arma encubierta, daga, puñal, afeitar, estilete, navaja, cuchillo de gravedad, cuchillo de bolsillo, puños americanos, tiro de honda, cuchillo de nudillo de metal, cortador de cajas, espada de caña, pistola de dardos electrónicos, estrella de King Fu, pistola eléctrica electrónica, con carga o en blanco cartuchos o otro tipo de munición, pimienta aerosol u otro aerosol nocivo, bomba explosiva o incendiaria, palanca, u otro dispositivo, instrumento, material o sustancia que puede provocar lesiones físicas o la muerte cuando se utiliza para tales fines.
Orientación Sexual - real o percibida la heterosexualidad, la homosexualidad o la bisexualidad. Raza - la palabra se utiliza para describir a grupos de población geográficamente humanos locales o globales distinguen como un grupo más o menos clara de las características físicas de transmisión genética. Color - término se refiere a la aparente pigmentación de la piel, especialmente como una indicación o una posible indicación de su raza. Peso - la palabra se utiliza en referencia al "tamaño" de una persona o, a veces de manera intercambiable con el tamaño de una persona. Origen Nacional - país de una persona de nacimiento o el país de sus ancestros de nacimiento. Grupo étnico - un grupo de personas que se identifican entre sí a través de un patrimonio común incluyendo el lenguaje, la cultura, y con frecuencia una religión compartida o común y / o ideología que hace hincapié en la ascendencia. Religión - un cuerpo de personas adhesión a un conjunto particular de creencias y prácticas fundamentales. Práctica Religiosa - prácticas y observancias tales como asistir a los servicios de adoración, vistiendo atuendo religioso o símbolos, orando por momentos prescritos, mostrando objetos religiosos, la adhesión a ciertas reglas dietéticas, abstenerse de ciertas actividades, etc.
LEY DE DIGNIDAD PARA TODOS ESTUDIANTES Intención del Acto de Dignidad - El objetivo de la ley de Dignidad es la creación de un ambiente escolar seguro y de apoyo donde los estudiantes pueden aprender y centrarse, en lugar del miedo de ser discriminado y / o verbal y / o físicamente acosado. Todos los estudiantes públicos de primaria y secundaria tienen derecho a asistir a la escuela en un ambiente seguro, cariñoso y atento. La ley de Dignidad prohíbe el acoso y la discriminación de los estudiantes contra de los estudiantes y el personal escolar. • Este acoso y la discriminación incluye pero no se limita a realizar, amenazas verbales, intimidación o abuso basado en real o de una percibida raza, color, peso, origen nacional, etnia, religión, la práctica religiosa, discapacidad, orientación sexual, género o sexo. • El acoso y las burlas son formas de acoso y discriminación. • La Ley de la Dignidad se aplica a la conducta en la propiedad escolar (incluyendo atletismo campos, parques infantiles y estacionamientos), en los edificios de la escuela, en una escuela autobús / vehículo, así como en eventos o actividades patrocinadas por la escuela.
Incidentes de Materiales Un incidente material es dos o más incidentes relacionados o un incidente grave donde un estudiante se somete a la discriminación y / o acoso por parte de un estudiante y / o empleado en la propiedad escolar o en una función escolar que crea un ambiente hostil por la conducta, con o sin contacto físico / o amenazas verbales y, intimidación o abuso, de una severa o penetrante como la naturaleza que: a. Tenga o tendría el efecto de irrazonablemente y sustancialmente interferir con el rendimiento de un estudiante de educación, oportunidades o beneficios, o el bienestar mental, emocional y / o físico; o b. Razonablemente causa o razonablemente se espera que cause un estudiante a temer por su seguridad física. • Reporteros de incidentes con materiales utilizarán el Formulario de Queja Acto la Dignidad, copia de la cual se puede encontrar en el apéndice. • Todos los incidentes de materiales de la discriminación y el acoso se comunicarán al Coordinador Acto Dignidad Edificio Nivel • Las personas que reportan discriminación o acoso se protegen con arreglo sección de la Ley de Educación de 16. Cualquier persona que tenga motivos razonables para sospechar que un estudiante ha sido objeto de discriminación o acoso por parte de un empleado o estudiante, en la escuela, o en una función escolar, que actúa razonable y de buena fe, ya sea los informes dicha información a las autoridades escolares, al Comisionado, o a las autoridades del orden público o de otra manera iniciados, testifica, participa o colabora en todo procedimiento formales o informales tendrán inmunidad frente a toda responsabilidad civil que pueda derivarse de la elaboración de dicho informe o de iniciar, lo que demuestra, participar o asistir en tales procedimientos formales o informales. Ningún distrito escolar o empleado del mismo, tomarán, previa solicitud, o causar una acción de represalia contra cualquier persona que, actuando de manera razonable y de buena fe, o bien hace un informe o iniciados por ejemplo, da testimonio, participa o colabora en dichos procedimientos formales o informales. Edificio Coordinador Acto Dignidad Nivel - En cumplimiento de la Ley de la Dignidad (enmendada Ley de Educación del Estado del artículo 2), cada edificio tendrá un Coordinador Ley de Dignidad. Esta persona deberá ser entrenado a fondo en los métodos para responder a las relaciones humanas en las áreas de raza, color, peso, origen nacional, etnia, religión, prácticas religiosas, discapacidad, orientación sexual, género o sexo. Los coordinadores Ley de Dignidad de nivel escolar serán las siguientes: Escuela secundaria - Kristin Shaw 497-4000 x24507 Escuela intermedia - Melissa Pittman 497-4000 x21509 Little Britain – Christine Williams 497-4000 x23501 Round Hill – Christine Williams 497-4000 x25501 Taft - Leah Hindley 497-4000 x22501 Coordinador al Nivel del Distrito, Ley de Dignidad - En cumplimiento de la Ley de la Dignidad, el Coordinador de Nivel de Distrito serán los Derechos Civiles / Título Oficial de 9 / Título 6. Esta persona es Maureen Peterson 497-4.000 x27012.
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Género - sexo real o percibido, e incluirá la identidad de género de una persona o de expresión.
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Resumen en términos sencillos de Ley Dignidad para Todos Estudiantes (D.A.S.A.) La Ley de la Dignidad entró en efectivo el 1 de julio de 2012. El propósito de la ley es para ayudar a crear un ambiente de respeto y dignidad para todos los estudiantes y para asegurarse de que hay un ambiente escolar seguro y de apoyo donde los estudiantes pueden aprender y centrarse, en lugar de miedo siendo discriminados y / o acosados. Ningún estudiante debe tener miedo por su integridad física ni debe ser tratada injustamente con palabras o acciones que él / ella impiden trabajar en su trabajo escolar o hace él / ella emocionalmente o físicamente miedo de venir a la escuela. Esto incluye cualquier acciones, amenazas, intimidación o abuso basado en: apariencia de una persona, el color de la piel de una persona, lo pesado o ligero es una persona, de qué país los familiares de una persona son, cómo una persona se viste, come o habla, lo que una persona cree en (explicaciones de los misterios de la vida, cómo vivir una buena vida, lo que está más allá de lo que podemos ver, oír o tocar) y cómo una persona muestra esas creencias a través de vestir, alimentos, símbolos y prácticas, la incapacidad de una persona de hacer las cosas con su cuerpo o la mente debido a la
forma en que nacieron o un accidente o enfermedad, que a una persona le gusta románticamente: un hombre, una mujer, o ambos, una persona que nace como una niña o un niño, y los sentimientos de una persona de ser una niña o un niño.
DECLARACIÓN DE DERECHOS Y RESPONSABILIDADES DEL ESTUDIANTE El Distrito Escolar de Washingtonville cree en el derecho de cada niño entre las edades de 5 y 21 años, o hasta que el niño recibe un diploma de escuela secundaria, lo que ocurra primero, para recibir una educación gratuita y apropiada. Todos los estudiantes en este estado entre las edades de 6 y la clausura del año escolar en el que él / ella cumpla 16 años, están obligados por ley a asistir regularmente a la escuela, ya sea en las escuelas públicas de las escuelas, no públicas que están aprobados para la equivalencia de instrucciones de las autoridades escolares adecuadas, o en el hogar, de acuerdo con el Reglamento del Comisionado de Educación. El derecho a una educación pública gratuita se extiende a todos los estudiantes, incluyendo aquellos con discapacidades. Sin embargo, este derecho no es incondicional. Siempre y cuando se cumplan las debidas garantías procesales requisitos de la ley, un estudiante puede ser removido de la clase, suspendió temporalmente, o suspendido permanentemente de la escuela. Sólo los estudiantes dentro de las edades de educación obligatoria (6 años a través del año escolar en el que se convierten 16) tienen derecho a la alternativa, la instrucción equivalente después de una suspensión.
Derechos de los Estudiantes La educación en una sociedad libre exige que los estudiantes sean conscientes de sus derechos y aprender a ejercer de manera responsable. Con este fin, los estudiantes tienen el derecho: • para ser provisto con una educación que es intelectualmente desafiante y relevante para las demandas del siglo 21. • de aprender en un ambiente libre de interrupciones, el acoso, la discriminación, la intimidación y el miedo por los estudiantes, visitantes, empleados o proveedores basada en la raza real o percibida, color, peso, origen nacional, etnia, religión, o en la práctica, el sexo religioso, identidad de género / sexo, orientación sexual o discapacidad en la escuela o en una escuela patrocinada acontecimiento, función o actividad. • a participar en las actividades del distrito en igualdad de condiciones, independientemente de la raza actual o percibida de una persona, peso, color, credo, religión, prácticas religiosas, etnia, nacionalidad, afiliación política, sexo, orientación sexual, género (incluyendo la identidad y expresión de género ), edad, estado civil o de veterano o discapacidad. • estar informado de todas las reglas de la escuela. • guiarse por una política de disciplina que se implementa de manera justa y consistente. Además de lo anterior, los estudiantes en el Distrito Escolar de Washingtonville se le ofrecen los siguientes derechos:
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Proceso 1. Cuando una queja es llevado a un coordinador al nivel del edificio, el Coordinador del Edificio se llevará a un informe por escrito de la demandante. 2. El Coordinador del Edificio investigará la queja y tomará una decisión en un plazo de 2 semanas de haber recibido la queja. 3. El Coordinador del Edificio notificará al denunciante, el director, y otros que necesitan ser advertidos de la decisión. 4. Si hay crédito a la denuncia, entonces dentro el plazo de 1 semana de la decisión, se llevara en cabo cualquier cambio o recomendación. 5. Dentro de los 10 días de la decisión, el demandante puede apelar por escrito al Coordinador de Ley de la Dignidad al nivel del distrito. 6. Dentro de los 10 días siguientes a la recepción de la apelación al Coordinador Ley de Dignidad nivel de distrito se reunirá con el demandante para escuchar la apelación. 7. El Coordinador de Nivel de Distrito tendrá 5 días para realizar una investigación de la apelación. 8. Dentro de los 10 días de la reunión con el denunciante el Coordinador al nivel el distrito tomará una decisión. 9. Una apelación de la decisión del Coordinador al nivel del distrito puede hacerse a la Junta de Educación. La Junta tomará su decisión basándose únicamente en el registro antes de ella. Todas las apelaciones a la Junta deben hacerse por escrito y presentarse al Secretario de Distrito dentro de los 10 días hábiles después de la decisión de la Coordinadora de Nivel de Distrito. La Junta de educación escuchará la apelación en su próxima reunión o sesión de trabajo regular. Cuando la Junta de educación oye una apelación, sólo podrán revisar los documentos escritos presentados por los padres y el distrito. Una decisión será tomada por la Junta escolar dentro de los 10 días de su reunión. 10. Si el demandante no está satisfecho con la decisión a nivel de la Junta escolar, debe solicitar una revisión por la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) dentro de los 60 días de la decisión de la Junta escolar del distrito. Una decisión será tomada por el Junta escolar dentro de los 10 días de su reunión
Actividades estudiantiles - Todos los alumnos gozarán de igualdad de acceso a la medida de sus capacidades para participar en las distintas actividades extra-curriculares y co-curriculares patrocinadas por el distrito escolar. El privilegio de participar en este tipo de actividades estará condicionada a la conducta apropiada según lo establecido por el Código de conducta del distrito y las reglas hechas específicamente para la participación. Gobierno de estudiantes - Los estudiantes son animados a participar en los distintos órganos gubernamentales de los estudiantes que han sido o pueden ser establecidos en nuestras escuelas. Será el deber del órgano gubernamental estudiante para establecer estándares razonables para la calificación de los candidatos para servir en las oficinas del gobierno. Las elecciones para esta actividad se llevará a cabo de conformidad con los principios de nuestra democracia y los representantes estudiantiles electos deberán trabajar con la facultad, la administración y alumnado en la identificación de forma cooperativa aquellas áreas de responsabilidad del estudiante apropiado. Todos los organismos gubernamentales de los estudiantes deben tener un consejero de la facultad y será organizado en virtud de una constitución escrita específica en que los estudiantes deberán participar en la formulación. Clubes estudiantiles y otras organizaciones estudiantiles - El Distrito anima a los estudiantes a participar en clubes de actividades extraescolares relacionadas con el currículo y / u organizaciones. El Distrito autoriza reuniones no relacionadas con el plan de estudios de clubes / organizaciones. Estarán sujetos a la constitución del gobierno estudiantil, y se realizarán de conformidad con cualquier ley federal o estatal aplicable, así como la Junta de políticas y regulaciones Educación. Derechos de Privacidad (Búsqueda y Confiscación) - Los estudiantes que asisten en nuestras escuelas públicas están protegidos contra registros o incautaciones de su propiedad tanto por la Constitución Federal y Estatal personales ilegales o irrazonables. A la luz de estas protecciones, persona o propiedad de ningún estudiante será buscado sustancias o materiales ilegales a menos que las autoridades de la escuela que llevan a cabo la búsqueda tienen una sospecha razonable para hacerlo. Los casilleros y escritorios asignados a los estudiantes pueden estar sujetos a inspección en cualquier momento por funcionarios de la escuela, ya que tales lugares no son propiedad del estudiante, sino que son de propiedad del Distrito. En los casos en que la policía entra en la escuela, los estudiantes tienen las mismas protecciones constitucionales que tendrían si no estuvieran en un edificio de la escuela.
Las estudiantes embarazadas - Durante el embarazo y el período de la discapacidad relacionada con el embarazo que sigue el parto, el estudiante tendrán derecho a instrucción en el hogar, a solicitud y asesoramiento de un médico. Las alumnas embarazadas que desean asistir a sus clases regulares antes de la hora del parto pueden hacerlo en la medida en que su médico apruebe tal asistencia. Quejas y denuncias del estudiante - Si un estudiante tiene una queja o una queja sobre un asunto relacionado con la escuela, un empleado de la escuela u otro funcionario de la escuela, él / ella podrán presentar por escrito al director de la escuela quienes atenderán dentro de los diez (10) días escolares con una respuesta por escrito o propuesta de resolución. Las quejas o reclamaciones pueden ser apeladas por escrito al Superintendente de Escuelas, si el estudiante no considera la respuesta del director o proyecto de resolución satisfactoria. El Superintendente de Escuelas deberá responder a todas las quejas y reclamaciones en un plazo de tiempo razonable después de la recepción del documento de apelación por escrito.
Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes Los estudiantes asisten a la escuela, para que puedan desarrollar su máximo potencial. Con esto en mente, se espera que cada estudiante: • acepte la responsabilidad de sus acciones. • respete los derechos de los demás, incluyendo a su derecho a garantizar una educación en un ambiente que es ordenado y disciplinado. • asistir a la escuela de forma regular y puntual. • completar trabajos de clase y otras responsabilidades de la escuela de los plazos establecidos. • mostrar evidencia de progreso adecuado hacia el curso de reuniones y / o requisitos del diploma. • respetar propiedad de la escuela respectar, como los armarios, escritorios, libros, etc., y ayuda a mantenerlos libres de daños. • obedecer las reglas de la escuela y las reglas hechas por autoridades de la escuela. • reconocen que los maestros asumen el papel de un padre sustituto en materia de comportamiento y disciplina cuando en la escuela, así como durante las actividades patrocinadas por la escuela. • contribuir a establecer y mantener un ambiente que genera el respeto mutuo y la dignidad para todos. • familiarizarse con este Código y buscar la interpretación de piezas que no entiende. • desalentar el comportamiento inadecuado de otros estudiantes, incluyendo los incidentes de intimidación, acoso o discriminación, e informar de los incidentes a la administración. • dar su nombre completo o producir una tarjeta de identificación cuando se le solicite por cualquier miembro del personal.
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Expresión de estudiantes - Los estudiantes se permitirá la oportunidad para la libre expresión de ideas coherentes con los derechos establecidos en las constituciones federales y estatales. Esto incluye el derecho de los estudiantes a usar botones políticos, brazaletes o insignias de expresión simbólica. Sin embargo, la libertad de un estudiante está sujeto a las limitaciones en que las protecciones constitucionales no se extenderá a calumnioso, difamatorio, vulgar, obscena, indecente o palabras obscenas o imágenes, o de palabras o imágenes que, por su uso incitan a otros a daños a la propiedad o físicamente lesionar a otros. Por otra parte, el habla, que interrumpe material y sustancialmente el trabajo y la disciplina de la escuela, puede estar sujeto a la limitación.
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Los padres también deben ser conscientes de que son responsables de las obligaciones financieras contraídas por su hijo en la escuela. Esto incluye libros perdidos, daños a la propiedad, etc. La función del personal de la escuela - Personal de la escuela juega un papel importante en la educación de los estudiantes. En vista de esta responsabilidad, el personal escolar debe: • apoyar y defender el Código en su totalidad. • promover un clima de respeto mutuo y la dignidad que fortalecerá la auto-imagen positiva de cada estudiante. • enseñar a las cortesías comunes por precepto y ejemplo. • tratar a los estudiantes de una manera ética y responsable, libre de hostigamiento, la discriminación y el acoso. • ayudar a los estudiantes a alcanzar su máximo potencial. • demostrar estándares deseables de comportamiento a través del ejemplo personal.
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El papel de los maestros - Cada maestro sabe que él / ella trabaja día al día con la materia más preciosa de nuestra nación, la futura generación. En vista de esta responsabilidad, el maestro debe: • promover y modelar el Código en su totalidad. • promover un clima de respeto y dignidad mutua para todos los estudiantes sin importar la raza real o percibida, color, peso, origen nacional, grupo étnico, la religión, la práctica religiosa, discapacidad, orientación sexual, género / identidad de género o sexo con una comprensión de su caso apariencia, el lenguaje y la conducta en el ambiente escolar, lo que reforzará la auto-imagen positiva de cada estudiante y promover la confianza para aprender. • planear y la instrucción conducta que hacer el aprendizaje desafiante y estimulante. • reconocen que algunos problemas de disciplina son causados por frustraciones personales y académicas de los estudiantes. • utilizar las rutinas del aula que contribuyen al programa de instrucción en total y para el desarrollo del estudiante de la responsabilidad cívica. • procurarán establecer relaciones de cooperación con los padres para el beneficio educativo del estudiante. • distinguir entre mala conducta del estudiante menor de edad mejor manejado por los problemas de los maestros y los principales que requieren la asistencia del administrador. • enseñar a las cortesías comunes por precepto y ejemplo. • manejar infracciones individuales privada y evitar castigar al grupo por el mal comportamiento de uno o dos. • ayudan a los estudiantes enfrentar la presión negativa de sus compañeros. • enfrentar los problemas de discriminación y el acoso en cualquier situación que pone en peligro la salud física o emocional o la seguridad de cualquier estudiante, empleado de la escuela o cualquier persona que esté legalmente en la propiedad de la escuela o en una función escolar. • identificar los cambios en los patrones de comportamiento de los estudiantes y notificar al personal apropiado. • permitir a los estudiantes para discutir sus problemas con ellos. • devolver las llamadas de teléfono y enviar a casa las comunicaciones con prontitud. • informar al director de cualquier estudiante que pone en peligro su propia seguridad, la seguridad de otros o del maestro, o que seriamente interfiere con el programa de instrucción del salón de clases. • tratar a los estudiantes de una manera ética y responsable libres de sesgos personales, hostigamiento, la discriminación y el acoso. • ayudar a los estudiantes alcanzar su máximo potencial. • servir como un padre sustituto en cuestiones de conducta y disciplina de acuerdo con la Ley Escolar del Estado de Nueva York. • explicar e interpretar el Código de Conducta para los estudiantes. • enforce the Code in all areas of the school. • demostrar estándares deseables de comportamiento a través del ejemplo personal. • conocer los servicios de apoyo disponibles para los estudiantes y se refieren a los estudiantes que están en necesidad de tales servicios.
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El papel de los padres - Una relación de cooperación entre el hogar y la escuela es esencial para el desarrollo y el logro de éxito de cada estudiante. Para lograr esta relación sana, los padres se les insta a: • apoyar y defender el Código en su totalidad. • mostrar una actitud entusiasta y de apoyo hacia la escuela y la educación. • construir una buena relación de trabajo entre ellos y sus hijos. • enseñar a su hijo/a respeto por sí mismos, el respeto a la ley, el respeto por los demás y por la propiedad pública. • insistir en la asistencia puntual y regular. • escuchar las opiniones y observaciones de todas las partes interesadas. • reconocer que los maestros merecen la misma consideración y el respeto que los padres esperan de sus hijos. • animar a su hijo a sentirse orgullosos de su apariencia. • estimular el respeto y la tolerancia para todos sin distinción de raza, color, peso, origen nacional, etnia, religión, prácticas religiosas, discapacidad, orientación sexual, género o sexo. • insistir en que su hijo traiga de inmediato en casa todas las comunicaciones de la escuela. • cooperar con la escuela para resolver conjuntamente cualquier problema relacionado con la escuela. • establecer normas realistas de comportamiento para sus hijos y resolver a permanecer firme y consistente. • ayudar a su niño aprender afrentar eficazmente a la presión negativa de sus compañeros. • proporcionar un lugar propicio para el estudio y la finalización de las tareas escolares. • proporcionar un lugar propicio para el estudio y la finalización de la tarea de demostrar los estándares deseables de comportamiento a través del ejemplo personal. • fomentar un sentimiento de orgullo por su hijo para su escuela. • proporcionar apoyo y refuerzo positivo para su hijo.
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El papel de los administradores del edificio - A medida que los líderes educativos de la escuela, el director y su / su asistente (s) fijó el clima disciplinario para la escuela, no sólo para los estudiantes, sino también para el personal también. Por lo tanto, deben: • modelar y mantener el Código en su totalidad. • tratar de desarrollar un sonido y un ambiente saludable de respeto mutuo y la dignidad para todos los estudiantes sin importar la raza real o percibida, color, peso, origen nacional, grupo étnico, la religión, la práctica religiosa, discapacidad, orientación sexual, género / identidad de género o sexo , con un entendimiento de la apariencia apropiada, el lenguaje y la conducta en el ambiente escolar, lo que reforzará la propia imagen de los estudiantes y promover la confianza para aprender. • evaluar el programa de instrucción en la escuela para lograr un programa educativo significativo. • ayudar a su personal de auto-evaluar sus procedimientos y actitudes en relación a la interacción dentro de su salón de clases. • desarrollar procedimientos que reducen la probabilidad de mala conducta del estudiante. • brindar la oportunidad para que los estudiantes y el personal para recurrir al director directamente para la reparación de agravios. • tratar a los estudiantes de una manera ética y responsable libres de sesgos personales, hostigamiento, la discriminación y el acoso. • trabajar con los estudiantes y el personal para formular reglamentos escolares. • ayudar a los miembros del personal para resolver problemas que pueden ocurrir. • devolver las llamadas telefónicas a los padres y enviar a casa las comunicaciones con prontitud. • establecer una relación sana entre el hogar y la escuela. • utilizar todo el personal y la comunidad agencias de apoyo adecuada para ayudar a los padres y estudiantes a identificar problemas y buscar soluciones. • establecer la seguridad del edificio necesaria. • asumir la responsabilidad de la difusión y la aplicación del Código de Conducta. • asegurar que los estudiantes cuentan con una disciplina justa, razonable y coherente. • cumplir con las leyes estatales pertinentes que rigen las audiencias, suspensiones y derechos de los estudiantes. • desarrollar pautas de comportamiento y apelaciones procedimientos específicos de cada escuela asignada en armonía con este Código de Conducta. • demostrar estándares deseables de comportamiento a través del ejemplo personal. • seguimiento de las incidencias de la discriminación y hostigamiento de que son testigos o de otra manera puesto en conocimiento de la administración en colaboración con el Coordinador de la Ley Dignidad Edificio Nivel.
El papel de los Administradores del Distrito - A medida que los líderes educativos del sistema escolar, el Superintendente de Escuelas y administradores centrales deben: • modelar y mantener el Código en su totalidad. • reforzar y ampliar las responsabilidades indicadas de los principios y hacerlos aplicables al sistema escolar para los grados Pre-K a 12. • recomendar a la Junta de Educación de política apropiadas, normativas y acciones para lograr las condiciones óptimas para el aprendizaje positivo. • tratar a los estudiantes de una manera ética y responsable libres de sesgos personales, hostigamiento, la discriminación y el acoso. • desarrollar e implementar un Código de conducta eficaces soportable por los estudiantes, padres, personal y comunidad. • demostrar estándares deseables de comportamiento a través del ejemplo personal. • proporcionar a cada profesor con una copia del Código de Conducta. • promover un ambiente escolar seguro, ordenado, respetuoso y estimulante, libre de intimidación, la discriminación y hostigamiento, el apoyo a la enseñanza y el aprendizaje activos. El papel de la Junta de educación - A medida que los funcionarios electos a cargo de nuestras escuelas, la Junta de Educación debe: • reconocer, apoyar y defender el Código en su totalidad. • adoptar las políticas que rigen el Distrito, incluyendo este Código de Conducta. • asegúrese de que el Código contiene las expectativas de conducta claras y consecuencias disciplinarias para los estudiantes, personal y visitantes. • garantizar que el Código se comunica con claridad a los estudiantes, padres, personal y la comunidad escolar. • tratar a los estudiantes de una manera ética y responsable libres de sesgos personales, hostigamiento, la discriminación y el acoso. • asegúrese de que el Código se aplique y cumpla de una manera coherente, razonable, justo y equitativo. • revisar el Código y las actualizaciones según sea necesario, pero al menos anualmente.
CONDUCTA PÚBLICA EN LA PROPIEDAD ESCOLAR La Junta de Educación reconoce que el propósito principal del distrito es proporcionar un ambiente superior para el aprendizaje y la educación. Cualquier acción por un individuo o grupo (s), destinado a interrumpir, interferir o retrasar el proceso de la educación, o que tiene tal efecto, está prohibido. La Junta también reconoce su responsabilidad de proteger la propiedad escolar y declara su intención de tomar cualquier y todas las acciones legales para evitar su deterioro o destrucción. La Junta también buscará la restitución de, y el enjuiciamiento de cualquier persona o personas que intencionalmente daña la propiedad escolar. Estas normas rigen la conducta de los estudiantes, padres, profesores y demás personal, otros visitantes, concesionarios, invitados y todas las demás personas, sean o no su presencia está autorizada, en la propiedad del Distrito, y también sobre o con respecto a cualquier otro local o propiedad (incluyendo los autobuses escolares) bajo el control del Distrito y usada en sus programas.
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Conducta prohibida en relación de propiedad escolar - Ninguna persona, ya sea individualmente o en concierto con otros, deberá: • causar daño físico a otra persona, o amenazan con hacerlo, con el propósito de obligar o inducir a cualquier otra persona a que se abstengan de todo acto que él / ella tiene el derecho legal de hacerlo, o para realizar cualquier acto que él / ella tiene un derecho legal de no hacer. • intimidar, acosar o discriminar a una persona por razón de raza, peso, color, credo, religión, prácticas religiosas, etnia, nacionalidad, afiliación política, sexo, orientación sexual, género (incluyendo la identidad real o percibida de género de una persona y expresión), edad, estado civil o condición de veterano, o discapacidad. • refrenar o detener a cualquier otra persona física o dejar a esa persona desde cualquier lugar en el que s / él está autorizado a permanecer. • daño o destruir propiedad del distrito o bajo su jurisdicción, o eliminar o utilizar dichos bienes sin autorización. • entrar en cualquier oficina privada de un funcionario administrativo, miembro de la facultad o miembro del personal sin la autorización, expresa o implícita. • entrar y permanecer en cualquier edificio o instalación para cualquier fin que no sea su uso autorizado o de una manera tal como para impedir su uso autorizado por los demás. • permanecer en cualquier edificio o instalación después de que está normalmente cerrado sin autorización. • negarse a salir de cualquier edificio o instalación después de haber sido requerido por un funcionario administrativo autorizado, miembro de la facultad o personal, o miembro de la Junta de Educación. • obstaculizar la libre circulación de personas y vehículos en cualquier lugar al que se aplican estas reglas. • interrumpir o impedir la celebración pacífica y ordenada de clases, conferencias y reuniones o interferir deliberadamente con la libertad de cualquier persona a expresar sus puntos de vista, incluyendo ponentes invitados. • tener en su poder sobre los que se aplican estas reglas en cualquier local, cualquier rifle, escopeta, pistola, revólver u otra arma de fuego o arma sin la autorización por escrito del jefe administrativo, si es o no una licencia para poseer la misma. • incitar a otros a cometer cualquiera de los actos prohibidos en el presente documento con la intención específica de conseguir que lo hagan. Sanciones y procedimientos para la conducta prohibida en propiedad escolar - Una persona que viole cualquiera de las disposiciones de este reglamento estarán sujetos a las siguientes sanciones y procedimientos: • si un licenciatario o invitado, su autorización para permanecer en los terrenos u otros bienes se retirará y deberá estar encaminada a salir de las instalaciones. En caso de no hacerlo, estará sujeta a la eliminación. • si intruso o visitante sin licencia o invitación específica, estarán sujetos a la eliminación y / o arresto. • si un estudiante, estará sujeto de medidas disciplinarias como los hechos del caso pueden justificar, según lo prescrito por la Sección 3214 de la Ley de Educación y el Código de Conducta.
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El Superintendente de Escuelas será responsable de la aplicación de estas normas, y designará a otro personal para tomar medidas de conformidad con las reglas cuando sea necesario o apropiado para llevarlos a efecto. En el caso de cualquier aparente violación de estas normas por parte de esas personas que, a juicio del Superintendente o su designado, no suponen ninguna amenaza inmediata de daño a personas o bienes, dicho funcionario podrá hacer esfuerzos razonables para conocer la causa de la conducta en cuestión y para persuadir a los que participan en ella y que desista de recurrir a métodos permisibles para la resolución de cualquier problema que pueda presentarse. De este modo dicho funcionario deberá advertir a dichas personas de las consecuencias de la persistencia en la conducta prohibida, incluyendo su eliminación de cualquier propiedad del Distrito, donde su continua presencia y conducta está en violación de estas reglas. En cualquier caso en violación de estas reglas no cesa después de tal aviso y en otros casos de violación deliberada de tales normas, el Superintendente o su designado / a deberá provocar la retirada del infractor de cualquier local que ocupa e iniciará acción disciplinaria apropiada en este documento antes siempre de conformidad con la legislación, las políticas y disposiciones de los acuerdos negociados colectivamente. El Superintendente o su designado / a puede solicitar a las autoridades públicas para cualquier ayuda que él / ella considere necesario en la causa de la eliminación de cualquier infractor de estas normas y puede solicitar asesoría legal de la Junta para aplicar a cualquier tribunal de jurisdicción competente para cualquier medida cautelar para frenar la violación o amenaza de violación de tales normas.
El presente Código y las sanciones establecidas en este documento no se considera que sea incluyente o excluye en modo alguno al procesamiento y condena de una persona por la violación de cualquier ley federal o estatal, o la ordenanza local, y la imposición de una multa o sanción prevista en el mismo.
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Conducta de visitantes - En un esfuerzo por mantener un ambiente educativo seguro y saludable, todos los visitantes del Distrito debe firmar en la entrada principal del edificio visitado. Los visitantes se espera que se comporten de una manera que no interrumpa el proceso académico y de acuerdo con la ley y el presente Código de Conducta.
CONDUCTA ESTUDIANTIL PROHIBIDA
Conducta desordenada - Los ejemplos incluyen, pero no se limitan a: • corriendo en los pasillos / salones / cafetería. • haciendo ruido irrazonable. • el uso de lenguaje o gestos que son profanos, lascivos o vulgar. • obstruir el tráfico vehicular o peatonal. • incurrir en todo acto intencional que interrumpe el funcionamiento normal de la comunidad escolar. • Invasión de propiedad-estudiantes no están permitidos en cualquier edificio escolar, que no sea la que asisten regularmente, sin permiso del administrador a cargo del edificio. • Uso inapropiado de equipo / dispositivos de comunicación electrónicos o software -incluyendo cualquier uso no autorizado de las computadoras, el software o la cuenta Intranet / Internet, el acceso a sitios web inapropiados, o cualquier otra violación de la política de uso aceptable del Distrito. • causen intencionalmente daño o dañar el sistema informático del Distrito, incluyendo la modificación no autorizada de información electrónica o la realización de una denegación de servicio distribuido (DDoS) de los demás o el Distrito de eludir la seguridad y romper a otro del servidor, sitio web, o similares. Esto incluye la piratería y otras actividades que puedan perjudicar a sabiendas o interrumpir el sistema informático del Distrito o la información electrónica de los demás o el Distrito. • poseer dispositivos de vídeo / audio no autorizadas, como cámaras, teléfonos, grabadoras, cámaras digitales y otros dispositivos electrónicos. • posesión de artículos robados. • posesión, venta o distribución de material pornográfico en cualquier forma. Conducta Insubordinado - Los ejemplos incluyen, pero no se limitan a: • no cumplir con las instrucciones razonables o demostrar lo contrario la falta de respeto a los maestros, administradores escolares, u otros empleados de la escuela a cargo de los estudiantes. • faltar o ignorar una detención asignada u otra consecuencia disciplinaria. • falsificar la firma de los padres en cualquier documento. • emplear mal pase, incluyendo la falsificación de pases. Conducta disruptiva - Los ejemplos incluyen, pero no se limitan a: • deliberadamente interrumpir o impedir la conducción pacífica y ordenada de la instrucción en el aula dentro o fuera del edificio.
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Conducta violenta - Los ejemplos incluyen, pero no se limitan a: • cometer o intentar cometer un acto de violencia (como golpear, patear, golpear o arañar) a otro estudiante, maestro, administrador, empleado de la escuela, o cualquier otra persona legalmente en la propiedad de la escuela. • involucrarse en conducta de acoso, amenazas verbales, intimidación o abuso que causa razonable o razonablemente se espera que cause a un estudiante a temer por su bienestar físico. • mostrando lo que parece ser un arma. • amenazando con usar cualquier arma. • poseer cualquier arma • dañar o destruir la propiedad personal de un estudiante, maestro, administrador, otro empleado del Distrito, o cualquier persona legalmente en la propiedad de la escuela (incluye grafiti). • Dañar la propiedad escolar o destruir (incluye grafiti). • comunicarse por cualquier medio o fuera de la propiedad escolar cualquier contenido que razonablemente pueden ser interpretadas como una amenaza de cometer un acto de violencia en la escuela o resultado en la interrupción de material o sustancial al ambiente educativo. • cometer incendio premeditado o el uso de fuegos artificiales o cualquier otro dispositivo incendiario. Poner en peligro la seguridad, la moral, la salud o el bienestar de los demás - Los ejemplos incluyen, pero no se limitan a: • mentir o engañar deliberadamente a personal de la escuela y poniendo así en peligro la seguridad del edificio de la escuela. • el robo de la propiedad de otros estudiantes, personal escolar, o cualquier otra persona legalmente en la propiedad de la escuela o asistiendo a una función de la escuela. • hacer comentarios difamatorios, que incluye hacer declaraciones falsas o representaciones sobre un individuo o grupo identificable de personas que dañan la reputación de su persona o grupo por degradar a ellos. • discriminar a las personas, que incluye el uso de la raza, peso, color, credo, religión, prácticas religiosas, etnia, nacionalidad, afiliación política, sexo, orientación sexual real o percibida de una persona, el género (incluyendo la identidad y expresión de género), edad, estado civil o condición de veterano, o la discapacidad como base para el tratamiento de otra manera negativa. • acosar individuos, que incluye pero no se limita a: intimidación (verbal, física o social / relacional), el acoso cibernético, el sexteando, amenazas verbales, burlas, la extorsión o cualquier declaración o acción que una persona razonable percibiría como ridiculizar o degradante.
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Las reglas de conducta que aparece en las páginas que siguen pretenden concentrarse en la seguridad y el respeto por los derechos y la propiedad de otros. Los estudiantes que no aceptan la responsabilidad de su propio comportamiento y que violen estas reglas de la escuela, estarán obligados a aceptar las sanciones por su conducta. La acción disciplinaria, cuando sea necesario, será firme, justa y coherente. Esto es más eficaz en el cambio de comportamiento de los estudiantes. En la determinación de la acción disciplinaria apropiada, el personal escolar autorizado para imponer sanciones disciplinarias considerará los siguientes:
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La mala conducta en un autobús escolar - Los estudiantes deben comportarse en el autobús de una manera consistente con las normas establecidas en el Código de Conducta para garantizar su seguridad y la de los demás pasajeros. El ruido excesivo, empujar, empellones y pelear no será tolerado. Mala conducta académica - Los ejemplos incluyen, pero no se limitan a: • plagio • trampa • proceso de copiar • registros que alteran • asistiendo a otro en cualquiera de las áreas mencionadas
Código de Vestuario del Estudiante Se espera que todos los estudiantes a preste la debida atención a la limpieza personal y para vestirse adecuadamente para las funciones de la escuela y de la escuela. Los estudiantes y sus padres tienen la responsabilidad primaria para el vestido aceptable del estudiante y apariencia. Los maestros y el resto de personal del distrito deben ejemplificar y reforzar la vestimenta del estudiante aceptable y ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar una comprensión de la adecuada apariencia en el ámbito escolar. Vestimenta del estudiante, el aseo y la apariencia, joyas, maquillaje y uñas deberá: • ser seguro, apropiado y no interrumpir o interferir con el proceso educativo. • reconocer que muy breves prendas como tapas del tubo, tapas netas, camisetas sin mangas, tirantes, escotes (frontales, posteriores y laterales) y ropa trasparente no son apropiados. Ninguna parte del torso debe exponer. • asegurar que la ropa interior está completamente cubierto con la ropa exterior. • incluir calzado en todo momento. El calzado que es un peligro para la seguridad no se permitirá. • no incluye el uso de sombreros en el edificio a excepción de un propósito médico o religioso que ha sido aprobado previamente por la administración. • no incluye artículos que son vulgar, obsceno, injurioso o denigrar a otras personas por motivos de raza, peso, color, credo, religión, prácticas religiosas, etnia, nacionalidad, afiliación política, el sexo, la orientación sexual, el género real o percibida de una persona (incluyendo la identidad de género y expresión), edad, estado civil o de veterano, o discapacidad. • no promover y / o aprueba el uso de alcohol, tabaco o drogas ilegales y / o fomentar otras actividades ilegales o violentas. • no incluye el uso de faldas, vestidos, pantalones cortos o "skorts" que son superiores a la mitad del muslo. • no incluye el uso de chaquetas o abrigos exteriores en el aula. • no incluye relacionada con pandillas y / o lo que puede ser malinterpretado como ropa relacionada con pandillas. • no incluye objetos cortantes, correas colgantes, o cadenas. En funciones de la escuela que se dará a conocer antes del evento si no se requiere el código de vestimenta de la escuela (todavía se requiere un buen juicio y el respeto).
PROCEDIMIENTOS DISCIPLINARIOS Y PENALIDADES (PROHIBIDO CONDUCTA ESTUDIANTIL) La disciplina es más eficaz cuando se trata directamente con el problema en el momento y lugar que se produce, y de una manera que los estudiantes ven como justo e imparcial. Se espera que personal de la escuela que interactúa con los estudiantes a utilizar las medidas disciplinarias sólo cuando sea necesario y poner énfasis en la capacidad del estudiante para crecer en la auto-disciplina. La acción disciplinaria, cuando sea necesario, será firme, justa y coherente con el fin de ser el más eficaz en el cambio de comportamiento de los estudiantes. En la determinación de la acción disciplinaria apropiada, el personal escolar autorizado para imponer sanciones disciplinarias considerará los siguientes • La edad del estudiante.
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Penalidades Los estudiantes que son culpables de haber violado el Código de Conducta del Distrito pueden estar sujetos a las siguientes sanciones, ya sea solo o en combinación con otros. El personal de la escuela identificada después de cada sanción está autorizados a imponer esa pena, en consonancia con el derecho del estudiante al debido proceso. • Advertencia verbal - cualquier miembro del personal del Distrito. • Amonestación escrita - cualquier miembro del personal del Distrito. • La notificación por escrito a los padres - cualquier miembro del personal del Distrito. • Detención del profesor - los profesores, director, Superintendente. • Detención Central - director, Superintendente. • La remisión a la Junta OC de Salud - director o su designado. • Suspensión de transporte - director, Superintendente. • Suspensión de la participación en los deportes - director, superintendente, director deportivo. • Suspensión de las actividades sociales o extracurriculares - director, superintendente. • Suspensión de otros privilegios - director, Superintendente. • Suspensión de o pérdida de privilegios para asistir a la graduación, fiesta de graduación, etc.-, director, Superintendente. • Sábado detención - director, Superintendente con la aprobación de los padres. • Suspensión en la escuela - director, Superintendente. • Expulsión de una clase - director, superintendente, maestro. • Corto plazo (5 días o menos) suspensión de la escuela - director, Superintendente, Junta de Educación. • A largo plazo (más de 5 días) suspensión de la escuela - Superintendente, Junta de Educación. • Suspensión permanente de la escuela - Superintendente, Junta de Educación. • Confiscación de los dispositivos prohibidos - director. • Restitución / pago - director, Superintendente. • Notificación de aplicación de la ley - director, Superintendente.
Derecho al Debido Proceso La cantidad de debido proceso de un estudiante tiene derecho a antes de que se imponga una sanción dependerá del tipo de sanción que se imponga. En todos los casos, independientemente de la sanción impuesta, el personal escolar autorizado para imponer la sanción debe permitir que el estudiante sabe lo que la mala conducta del estudiante es acusado de haber cometido y debe investigar los hechos que rodean la supuesta mala conducta. Todos los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de presentar su versión de los hechos al personal de la escuela que imponga la sanción disciplinaria en relación con la imposición de la pena. Los estudiantes que se van a dar sanciones distintas de una advertencia verbal, advertencia por escrito, la notificación escrita de sus padres o de detención tienen derecho a los derechos adicionales antes de que se impone la sanción. Estos derechos adicionales se explican a continuación. Detención - Los maestros, los directores y el Superintendente pueden usar después de la detención de la escuela como un castigo por mala conducta del estudiante en situaciones en que la eliminación de la clase o suspensión sería inadecuado, a menos que haya objeción de los padres. Suspensión de transporte - Si un estudiante no se comportarse correctamente en un autobús, se espera / el conductor del autobús para traer tal mala conducta a la atención del director de la escuela. Los estudiantes que se conviertan en un problema disciplinario grave pueden tener sus privilegios de viajar suspendidos por el director de la escuela o el Superintendente. El estudiante y los padres del estudiante se les proporcionará una oportunidad razonable para una reunión informal con el director de la escuela y todas las partes involucradas a concurso y / o discutir la falta y la sanción involucrados en su caso. Suspensión de la participación deportiva, actividades extra-curriculares y otros privilegios - Un estudiante sujeto a una suspensión de la participación atlética, actividades extra-curriculares u otros privilegios se proporcionará una oportunidad razonable para una reunión informal con el funcionario del Distrito imponer la suspensión y su / sus padres para discutir la conducta y la sanción involucrado. Suspensión en la escuela - La Junta reconoce que la escuela tiene que equilibrar la necesidad de los estudiantes a asistir a la escuela y la necesidad de orden en el aula. Como tal, el Consejo autorizó a los directores de las escuelas y el superintendente de colocar a un estudiante que de otra manera serían suspendidos de la escuela como resultado de un Código de Conducta de la violación en "suspensión en la escuela." "Suspensión en la escuela" es el retiro temporal de los estudiantes de la clase y su colocación en otra área del edificio de la escuela designada para tal suspensión. Un estudiante sujeto a una suspensión dentro de la escuela no tiene derecho a una audiencia plena conformidad con la Ley de Educación § 3214. Sin embargo, el estudiante y los padres del estudiante se les proporcionará una oportunidad razonable para una reunión informal con el funcionario del Distrito imponer la in- suspensión de la escuela para discutir la conducta y la sanción involucrado. La eliminación de un estudiante del salón de clase - El Distrito Escolar Central de Washingtonville ha determinado que ciertos actos de mala conducta interfieren con la enseñanza y / o la seguridad y el bienestar de los estudiantes y el personal. Aunque
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• Expediente disciplinario previo del estudiante. • La naturaleza de la infracción y las circunstancias que llevaron a la ofensiva. • La eficacia de otras formas de disciplina. • Información de padres, maestros y / u otros, según corresponda. • otras circunstancias. Como regla general, la disciplina será progresiva. Esto significa que la primera violación de un estudiante suele merecer una pena más leve que violaciónes posteriores. Si la conducta de un estudiante está relacionada con una discapacidad, o sospecha de la discapacidad, el estudiante se remitirá a la Comisión de Educación Especial o Sección Comité 504 antes de emitir una sanción. Un estudiante identificado como tener una discapacidad no debe ser disciplinado por conducta que es una manifestación de su / su discapacidad, excepto como se explica en la Sección VII en el presente documento (p 26).
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De conformidad con lo dispuesto en la Legislación SAVE, los maestros tendrán la autoridad para retirar a un estudiante de su salón de clases cuando el estudiante interrumpe sustancialmente el proceso educativo o sustancialmente interfiere con la autoridad del maestro sobre el aula. "Sustancialmente disruptiva", se entenderá que el curso de la instrucción tiene que ser interrumpido más de un momento de tal manera que se rompe la continuidad de la lección. Para hacer frente a la conducta disruptiva del estudiante que "interfiere sustancialmente" con la autoridad del maestro sobre el aula, se entenderá que: el estudiante ha sido insubordinado al maestro en presencia de la clase y no ha de obedecer las directivas del maestro que cese y desista con al menos dos directivas. Un maestro puede remover a un estudiante para el resto de la clase en el primer caso y por un máximo de dos días de clase en el segundo o tercer evento. Tras la repetición de eventos repetidos, se puede producir la suspensión de un director. No obstante lo anterior, a la luz de las circunstancias que justifiquen la suspensión, la suspensión de un director para el comportamiento sustancialmente perjudicial puede ser implementado, además de, o en lugar de, la eliminación del estudiante de la clase por el profesor. Una vez que el maestro determina que el estudiante ha sido sustancialmente perjudicial o sustancialmente interfiere con la autoridad del maestro sobre el aula, los siguientes procedimientos serán puestos en marcha. Paso 1: El maestro debe enfrentar al alumno en clase (o dentro de las 24 horas de la extracción en el que el estudiante presenta una amenaza continua de interrupción o un peligro continuo en el momento de la eliminación) para informar al estudiante de la razón (s) para la eliminación. Paso 2: Antes de la eliminación de la clase (o dentro de las 24 horas de la extracción en el que el alumno presenta una amenaza continua de interrupción o un peligro continuo en el momento de la eliminación), el profesor informará al estudiante de las bases para la eliminación y permitir el estudiante para presentar de manera informal su versión de los hechos pertinentes. Paso 3: El maestro debe completar un formulario de retiro disciplinario establecido por el Distrito. Él / ella debe reunirse con el director o su designado / a tan pronto como sea posible, pero a más tardar al final del día, para explicar las circunstancias de la retirada y presentar el formulario de extracción. Si el director o la persona designada no están disponible para el final del mismo día de la escuela, el maestro debe dejar el formulario con la secretaria y reunirse con el director o su designado antes del comienzo de las clases en el próximo día de clases. Paso 4: El director de la escuela o la persona designada deberá informar a los padres del estudiante de la eliminación y de los motivos por lo tanto, dentro de las 24 horas de la remoción del estudiante. Paso 5: A pedido, el estudiante y su padre / madre debe dar la oportunidad para una conferencia informal con el director o la persona designada para discutir las razones de la remoción. Si el estudiante niega la acusación (s), el director o persona designada debe proporcionar una explicación de la base para la
eliminación. El estudiante y / o su padre / madre se le dará la oportunidad de presentar la versión del estudiante de los acontecimientos relevantes dentro de las 48 horas de la remoción del estudiante. Paso 6: determinación del director / designado sobre la conveniencia o no apoyar la eliminación de la maestra del estudiante se realizará al cierre de operaciones del día teniendo éxito el período de 48 horas para la conferencia de la destitución de la directora informal. El maestro que inicia la eliminación puede ser obligado a asistir a la conferencia del director de la discreción del director. El Distrito proveerá programación educativa continua y actividades para los estudiantes que se retiran de sus aulas. Un recurso de casación interpuesto por el padre o estudiante mayor de 18 años, de la decisión del director de eliminación debe ser presentada al Superintendente de Escuelas antes de cualquier apelación. Suspensión de la Escuela - Suspensión de la escuela es una penalización severa que puede imponerse sólo a los estudiantes que son insubordinados, desordenada, violenta o perjudicial, o cuya conducta de otro modo pone en peligro la seguridad, la moral, la salud o el bienestar de los demás. La Junta de Educación mantiene su autoridad para suspender a los estudiantes, pero coloca la responsabilidad principal de la suspensión de los estudiantes con el Superintendente y el director del edificio. Cualquier miembro del personal puede recomendar al Superintendente o el director de la suspensión de un estudiante. Todos los miembros del personal deben reportar inmediatamente y consulte a un estudiante violento al director o al Superintendente para una violación del Código de Conducta. Todas las recomendaciones y referencias se harán por escrito a menos que las condiciones que se basa la recomendación u orden de remisión atención inmediata. En tales casos, un informe escrito es estar preparado tan pronto como sea posible por el agente de recomendar la suspensión. El Superintendente o el director, después de recibir una recomendación o referencia para la suspensión o en el tratamiento de un caso de suspensión, deberán reunir los datos pertinentes del asunto y registrarlos para su presentación posterior, si es necesario. Hay 3 categorías de suspensiones de la escuela y cada uno se describe a continuación. Corto plazo (5 días o menos) suspensión de la escuela: Cuando el Superintendente o el director (referidos como la "autoridad suspensión") propone suspender a un estudiante acusado de mala conducta por cinco días o menos de conformidad con la Ley de Educación 3214 (3), la suspensión de la autoridad debe notificar inmediatamente al estudiante oralmente. Si el estudiante niega la mala conducta, la autoridad de suspensión debe proporcionar una explicación de la base para la suspensión propuesta. La autoridad de suspender también debe notificar a los padres del estudiante por escrito que el estudiante puede ser suspendido de la escuela. La notificación escrita debe ser proporcionada por entrega personal, entrega del correo urgente, o algún otro medio que está razonablemente calculadas para asegurar la recepción de la notificación dentro de las 24 horas de la decisión de proponer la suspensión, en la última dirección conocida de los padres. Siempre que sea posible, la notificación también deberá ser proporcionada por teléfono si la escuela se ha suministrado un número de teléfono (s) con el fin de ponerse en contacto con los padres.
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algunos incidentes de mala conducta pueden requerir la eliminación de la clase o suspensión de la escuela, se harán esfuerzos para hacer frente a la mala conducta sin sacarlo del salón de clase o suspensión de la escuela. Esto está en consonancia con el objetivo de evitar las consecuencias que interrumpen o interfieren con el aprendizaje del Distrito. Sin embargo, ningún niño se le permitirá continuar con la interrupción de la instrucción de la clase o interferir con la seguridad de la escuela, sus empleados, estudiantes y visitantes.
A largo plazo (más de cinco días) suspensión de la escuela: Cuando el Superintendente determina que una suspensión por más de cinco días puede estar justificada, él / ella deberá dar aviso razonable para el estudiante y los padres del alumno de su derecho a un juicio justo. En la audiencia el estudiante tendrá derecho a ser representado por un abogado, el derecho a interrogar a los testigos contra él / ella, y el derecho a presentar testigos y otras pruebas en su nombre /. El Superintendente deberá oír personalmente y determinar el procedimiento o podrá, a su / su discreción, designar a un oficial de audiencia para llevar a cabo la audiencia. El oficial de la audiencia estará autorizado para administrar juramentos y emitir citaciones en relación con el proceso ante él / ella. Deberá mantenerse un registro de la audiencia, pero no se requerirá la transcripción taquigráfica. Una grabación de la cinta se considerará un registro satisfactorio. El oficial de audiencia debe hacer constataciones de hecho y de recomendación en cuanto a la medida apropiada de disciplina para el Superintendente. El informe del oficial de audiencia será de asesoramiento solamente, y el Superintendente podrá aceptar la totalidad o cualquier parte del mismo. Una apelación de la decisión del Superintendente puede ser hecha a la Junta de Educación. La Junta tomará su decisión basándose únicamente en el registro antes de ella. Todas las apelaciones a la Junta deben hacerse por escrito y presentarse al Secretario de Distrito dentro de los 10 días hábiles siguientes a la fecha de la decisión del Superintendente, a menos que los padres pueden demostrar que circunstancias extraordinarias les impidieron hacerlo. La Junta de Educación escuchará la apelación en su próxima reunión o trabajo de la sesión regular. Cuando la Junta de Educación oye una apelación, sólo podrán revisar los documentos escritos presentados por los padres y el Distrito, así como el registro electrónico de la audiencia. La Junta podrá adoptar en su totalidad o en parte, la decisión del Superintendente. Las decisiones finales de la Junta pueden ser apeladas ante el Comisionado de Educación dentro de los 30 días de la decisión. Suspensión permanente: Suspensión permanente se reserva para circunstancias extraordinarias, como cuando la conducta de un estudiante representa un peligro de muerte para la seguridad y el bienestar de otros estudiantes, personal de la escuela o cualquier otra persona legalmente en la propiedad de la escuela o asistir a una función de la escuela.
Los períodos mínimos de Suspensión Los estudiantes que traen un arma a la escuela - Cualquier estudiante encontrado culpable de traer un arma a la propiedad escolar será sujeto a la suspensión de la escuela por lo menos un año calendario. Antes de ser suspendido, el estudiante tendrá la oportunidad de una audiencia de conformidad con la Ley de Educación 3214. El Superintendente tiene la autoridad de modificar la suspensión de un año en una base de caso por caso. Al decidir si modificar la penalidad, el Superintendente puede considerar lo siguiente: • La edad del estudiante • La calificación del estudiante en la escuela • Expediente de disciplina previa del estudiante • Las aportaciones de los padres / maestros u otras personas • La creencia del Superintendente que otras formas de disciplina pueden ser más eficaces • Otras circunstancias atenuantes Se requiere que el Superintendente para referirse a los siguientes estudiantes al fiscal del condado (o la agencia de la presentación del Condado si no el fiscal del condado) para un procedimiento delincuencia juvenil ante el Tribunal de Familia: • cualquier estudiante menor de 16 años que se encuentra para haber traído un arma a la escuela. • cualquier estudiante de 14 o 15 años de edad que califique para el estado de delincuente juvenil en el marco del Código de Procedimiento Penal. • se requiere que el Superintendente para referirse a los estudiantes mayores de 16, o cualquier estudiante de 14 o 15 años de edad que califique para el estado delincuente juvenil, a las autoridades correspondientes. Un estudiante de 14 o 15 años de edad que posee un arma de fuego, ametralladora o arma cargada (como se define en §26S.00 de Derecho Penal) en el plantel escolar (como se define en la §220.000 (14) de la Ley Penal) califica para estado de delincuente juvenil en virtud del § 1.20 de la Ley de Enjuiciamiento Criminal. Los estudiantes que cometen actos violentos distintos de traer un arma a la escuela Cualquier estudiante que se demuestre que ha cometido un acto violento, aparte de traer un arma a la propiedad escolar, estarán sujetos a la suspensión de la escuela por lo menos durante cinco días. Si la sanción propuesta es la suspensión mínima de cinco días, el estudiante y los padres del estudiante se les darán la misma notificación y oportunidad de una audiencia dada a todos los estudiantes sujetos a una suspensión de corto plazo. Si la sanción propuesta supere la suspensión mínima de cinco días, el estudiante y los padres del estudiante se les dará la misma notificación y oportunidad de una audiencia dada a todos los estudiantes sujetos a una suspensión a largo plazo. El Superintendente tiene la autoridad de modificar la suspensión mínima de cinco días sobre una base de caso por caso. Al decidir si modificar la penalidad, el Superintendente puede considerar los mismos factores considerados en la modificación de una suspensión de un año por posesión de un arma. Los estudiantes que están repetidamente sustancialmente interrumpe el proceso educativo o varias veces interfieren sustancialmente con la autoridad del maestro sobre el aula - Cualquier estudiante que participa en conducta que resulta en que el estudiante sea retirado de la clase por el maestro (s) en cuatro o más ocasiones durante un
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El aviso deberá proporcionar una descripción de los cargos contra el estudiante y el incidente por el cual se propone la suspensión y deberá informar a los padres del derecho a solicitar una conferencia informal inmediata con el director. Tanto la notificación y conferencia informal deberán estar en el idioma dominante o modo de comunicación usado por los padres. En la conferencia, los padres se les permitirán hacer preguntas a cualquier testigo que se queja en virtud de los procedimientos que el director puede establecer. El director deberá informar puntualmente a los padres por escrito de su / su decisión. El director deberá aconsejar a los padres que si no están satisfechos con la decisión y desean continuar con el asunto, deben presentar una apelación por escrito a la Junta de Educación con el secretario del distrito dentro de los 10 días hábiles siguientes a la fecha de la decisión, a menos que puede demostrar circunstancias extraordinarias que impiden que lo hagan. La Junta de Educación escuchará la apelación en su próxima reunión o trabajo de la sesión regular. Cuando la Junta de Educación oye una apelación, sólo podrán revisar los documentos escritos presentados por los padres y el Distrito. Sólo las decisiones finales de la Junta se pueden apelar al Comisionado de Educación dentro de los 30 días de la decisión.
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Referidos Asesoría - La oficina de orientación, oficial de asistencia a la escuela, consejero psicólogo o asistencia estudiante debe manejar todas las referencias de los estudiantes para los servicios de asesoramiento por recomendación del personal de la escuela. PINS Peticiones - El Distrito puede presentar una PINS (Persona en Necesidad de Supervisión) petición con libertad condicional en la Corte de Familia en cualquier estudiante menor de 18 años que demuestra que él o ella requiere supervisión y tratamiento por: • siendo habitualmente ausente y que no asisten a la escuela como es requerido por la parte 1 del Artículo 6S de la Ley de Educación. • la participación en un curso o en curso continúo de conducta que hace que el estudiante ingobernable, o habitualmente desobediente y fuera del control legal de la escuela. • con conocimiento e ilegalmente posee una sustancia controlada en violación de la Ley Penal 221.OS. (Una sola violación de 221.OS será base suficiente para presentar una petición PINS.) Fiscal del Condado (Delincuente Juvenil y Menores Infractores) - El superintendente se requiere para hacer referencia a los siguientes estudiantes al Fiscal del Condado para un procedimiento delincuencia juvenil ante el Tribunal de Familia: • cualquier estudiante menor de 16 años que se encuentra para traer un arma a la escuela. • cualquier estudiante de 14 o 15 años de edad que califique para el estado de delincuente juvenil en el marco del Código de Procedimiento Penal 1,20 (42)
Instrucción Alternativa De conformidad con la Ley de Educación, ningún estudiante será suspendido de la escuela de sus clases regulares sin ser proporcionado instrucción equivalente alternativa, ya sea en forma de instrucción en el hogar o la instrucción en un ambiente alternativo. Tal instrucción deberá ser de naturaleza equivalente a la prevista en las clases regulares del estudiante. Se hará un esfuerzo de buena fe para proporcionar dicha instrucción alternativa inmediatamente. En el caso de que un estudiante dentro de la edad de educación obligatoria de seis y el año escolar en el que él / ella se convierte en
16 está suspendido de la escuela de más de cinco días escolares, se proporcionará instrucción alternativa equivalente para la duración del período de suspensión.
Proceso de Apelaciones La decisión del Superintendente con respecto a las conclusiones de los cargos hechos en sostener una audiencia de suspensión a largo plazo y / o determinación pena será susceptible de recurso (o puede ser apelado) a la Junta de Educación. Todas las apelaciones a la Junta deben hacerse por escrito y presentarse al Secretario de Distrito dentro de los 10 días hábiles siguientes a la fecha de la decisión del Superintendente, a menos que los padres pueden demostrar que circunstancias extraordinarias les impidieron hacerlo. La Junta de Educación escuchará la apelación en su próxima reunión o trabajo de la sesión regular. Cuando la Junta de Educación oye una apelación, sólo podrán revisar los documentos escritos presentados por los padres y el Distrito. La Junta revisará el expediente del proceso ante el Superintendente o su oficial de audiencia designado, incluyendo una revisión de la grabación de las actuaciones, pruebas documentales y argumentos escritos de los representantes de las partes respectivas, si las hubiere. La Junta no proporciona a los representantes de los respectivos partidos con la oportunidad ya sea para presentar pruebas no previamente en el registro o para hacer argumentos en persona ante la Junta.
DISCIPLINA DE ESTUDIANTES CON DISCAPACIDAD Suspensión de Estudiantes con Discapacidad En el caso de que un estudiante tiene una discapacidad conocida o cuando las autoridades escolares pueden considerarse saber, de conformidad con la ley, que un estudiante tiene una discapacidad, el Distrito primero proceder a realizar un procedimiento disciplinario de 3214 para cualquier suspensión de más de cinco día. El procedimiento disciplinario de 3214 se llevará a cabo en dos partes: en primer lugar para determinar la culpabilidad o inocencia del estudiante de los cargos y la segunda para determinar la pena. Si la culpa se determina en una violación de una disposición del Código de Conducta del Distrito, antes se podrá imponer una sanción, se aplicarán las siguientes reglas: 504 / ADA Discapacidad - Para un estudiante exclusivamente con una discapacidad bajo 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973 (en lo sucesivo, (504) / Título II de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidad (en adelante denominado el "Acuerdo Antidumping"), el 504 comité multidisciplinario debe hacer una determinación con respecto a si la conducta que subyace en los cargos fue una manifestación de la discapacidad del estudiante. 1. Si un nexo se encuentra entre la discapacidad y la conducta, se impondrá ninguna disciplina adicional y será borrado del registro de la disciplina impuesta hasta la fecha. 2. Si no se encuentra ningún nexo, sin embargo, no obstante, una discapacidad se indica o se ha identificado, la disciplina puede ser impuesta a sobre preventivo a la oficial de la audiencia 3214. Un cambio de colocación; es decir, una suspensión, remoción o traslado, de más de 10 días escolares deben ir precedidas de aviso y una evaluación realizada por el equipo de 504.
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semestre, o tres o más ocasiones durante el trimestre, serán suspendidos de la escuela por lo menos 5 días (nota efecto acumulativo). Si la sanción propuesta es la suspensión mínima, el estudiante y los padres del estudiante se les darán la misma notificación y oportunidad de una audiencia dada a todos los estudiantes sujetos a una suspensión de corto plazo. Si la sanción propuesta supere la suspensión mínima de cinco días, el estudiante y los padres del estudiante se les dará la misma notificación y oportunidad de una audiencia dada a todos los estudiantes sujetos a una suspensión a largo plazo. El Superintendente tiene la autoridad de modificar la suspensión mínima de cinco días sobre una base de caso por caso. Al decidir si modificar la penalidad, el superintendente puede considerar los mismos factores considerados en la modificación de una suspensión de un año por posesión de un arma.
Los estudiantes con un reconocido 504 / discapacidad ADA que están usando en la actualidad o en posesión de alcohol o drogas pueden ser disciplinados, independientemente de su estado de discapacidad de la misma manera y en la misma medida que los estudiantes sin discapacidades, siempre y cuando mismos estudiantes están comprometidos en el uso ilegal de drogas o el consumo de alcohol.
Discapacidad IDEA - Para estudiantes clasificados o se sospecha que tienen discapacidades en virtud de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (en lo sucesivo, "IDEA"), un Equipo de Manifestación debe tomar una determinación de la manifestación antes de la suspensión de un estudiante de 10 o más días consecutivos de la escuela o antes a una suspensión de 10 días o menos, si se ha determinado que una suspensión por menos de 10 días escolares consecutivos constituiría un cambio disciplinario de colocación. Una serie de suspensiones que son cada día l0 o menos de duración puede crear un patrón de exclusiones que constituya un cambio disciplinario de ubicación. Esa determinación se hará sobre una base caso por caso, de conformidad con la legislación y reglamentación aplicable. Entre los factores considerados en la toma de esta determinación son: la duración de cada suspensión, la proximidad de las suspensiones entre sí, y la cantidad total de tiempo que el estudiante sea excluido de la escuela. Se presumirá que un estudiante tiene una discapacidad si antes de la hora en que ocurrió el comportamiento: • Padre / tutor del estudiante ha expresado por escrito al personal supervisor o administrativo de la escuela o a un maestro del estudiante que el estudiante está en la necesidad de la educación especial, siempre que dicha notificación puede ser oral si el padre no sabe cómo escribir o tiene una discapacidad que impide una declaración por escrito; o • El padre del estudiante ha solicitado una evaluación del estudiante; o • Un maestro del estudiante o otro personal del Distrito ha expresado su preocupación específica sobre un patrón de comportamiento demostrado por el estudiante al personal de supervisión en el Distrito de acuerdo con los procedimientos de encontrar niños del Distrito. No se presumirá Un estudiante que tiene una discapacidad para fines disciplinarios, a pesar de la satisfacción de uno o más de los criterios anteriores, si: • Los padres del estudiante no han permitido una evaluación pertinente del estudiante por el Comité de Educación Especial (CSE); • El padre del estudiante ha negado servicios de educación especial; o • Se determinó por el CSE o el Comité de Educación Especial Preescolar (CPSE) que el estudiante no es un estudiante con una discapacidad; o • Se determinó que una evaluación no era necesario y el Distrito proporciona notificación apropiada a los padres de dicha determinación.
Determinaciones Manifestación
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Un Equipo de Manifestación, que incluirá una representante del distrito escolar bien informado sobre el estudiante y la interpretación de la información sobre el comportamiento del niño, el padre y los miembros relevantes o el Comité de Educación Especial según lo determinado por el padre y el distrito escolar. El padre debe recibir notificación previa a cualquier reunión Manifestación del equipo para asegurarse de que los padres tienen la oportunidad de asistir e informar al padre (s) de su derecho a que los miembros pertinentes del CSE por escrito participar, a petición de los padres. Al hacer una determinación de la manifestación, el Equipo de Manifestación deberá revisar toda la información relevante en el expediente del estudiante incluyendo el IEP del estudiante, cualquier observación del maestro y cualquier información relevante proporcionada por los padres para determinar si: a. La conducta en cuestión fue causada por o tuvo una relación directa y sustancial con la discapacidad del estudiante; o b. La conducta en cuestión fue el resultado directo del fracaso del distrito escolar para implementar el IEP Si cualquiera de los criterios antes mencionados figuran como "a" y "b" anterior se contestan afirmativamente, la conducta en cuestión se considerará como una manifestación de la discapacidad del estudiante. Cuando el Equipo de Manifestación determina que la conducta en cuestión fue una manifestación de la discapacidad del estudiante, el CSE se reunirá para recomendar y llevar a cabo una evaluación de comportamiento funcional e implementar un plan de intervención de comportamiento, de acuerdo con 201.3 y 201.4 (d) (2) (a ) del Reglamento del Comisionado. Una reunión con el único propósito de hacer una determinación de manifestación no requiere un preaviso de cinco días naturales a padre / tutor del estudiante. Sin embargo, si el CSE se reúne para considerar un cambio de ubicación en relación con la determinación de manifestación, el requisito de notificación de cinco días de 200.5 (a) (3) del Reglamento de la Comisaria es se espera la participación aplicable y de los padres en todas las reuniones del CSE y fuertemente alentado.
Disciplina de Estudiantes con Discapacidades Cuando el Equipo de Manifestación ha hecho un Hallazgo Manifestación Afirmativa
Cuando la conducta de un estudiante educativamente con discapacidad es una manifestación de la condición de discapacidad del niño, un estudiante clasificado en IDEA sólo podrá ser suspendido de la escuela por más de 10 días escolares consecutivos, si se cumple una de las siguientes: • El CSE recomienda un cambio de ubicación en el Plan de Educación Individualizada (IEP) y / o Plan de Intervención de Comportamiento (BIP) y el padre / tutor o de dieciocho años de edad o más consiente de estudiantes a dicho cambio por escrito después de la recepción de su Aviso de Salvaguardias Procesales.
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Se obtiene una orden judicial o una orden de un oficial de audiencia imparcial de suspensión / retiro de un estudiante peligroso de conformidad con 201.8 del Reglamento de la Comisaria. La violación implica armas, drogas o lesiones corporales graves.
Suspensiones por mala conducta relacionada con armas y / o drogas y / o lesiones corporales graves - Un estudiante clasificado o considerado a ser conocido por tener una discapacidad educativa bajo IDEA puede ser suspendido y se coloca en un entorno educativo alternativo interino (IAES) hasta la escuela 45 día (menos si la disciplina es para un estudiante sin discapacidad sería menos), si no se encuentra el estudiante culpable de: 1) llevar o poseer un arma en la escuela, en la escuela o en una función escolar; 2) a sabiendas poseer o usar drogas ilegales, o vender o solicitar la venta de una sustancia controlada mientras está en la escuela, en la escuela o en una función escolar; o 3) Sometimiento de una lesión corporal grave a otra persona mientras está en la escuela o en una función escolar. • El término "arma" significa "un arma, dispositivo, instrumento, material o sustancia, animada o inanimada, que se utiliza para, o es fácilmente capaz de causar la muerte o lesiones corporales graves, excepto que dicho término no incluye una navaja de bolsillo con una hoja de menos de 2-1 / 2 pulgadas de largo.” • El término "medicamentos ilegales": las sustancias reguladas pero no las personas legalmente poseída o usada bajo la supervisión de un profesional o de otra autoridad permitida la salud con licencia en virtud de la Ley de Sustancias Controladas federal o bajo cualquier otra disposición de la ley federal. Las sustancias controladas son las drogas y otras sustancias identificadas de acuerdo con los horarios establecidos en las disposiciones del derecho federales aplicables. • El término "lesión corporal grave" significa una lesión corporal que implica un riesgo considerable de muerte; dolor físico extremo; desfiguración prolongada y obvia; o pérdida o menoscabo de la función de un miembro del cuerpo, órgano o facultad mental.” Antes de que un estudiante es suspendido y se coloca en un IAES por hasta 45 días escolares de comportamiento relacionados con armas y / o drogas y / o lesiones corporales graves, el Equipo de Manifestación debe realizar una determinación de la manifestación. La colocación en un IAES como consecuencia de la conducta relacionada con armas y / o drogas y / o lesiones corporales graves no está supeditada a una determinación de manifestación del equipo que la mala conducta no está relacionada con la discapacidad del estudiante. Si el estudiante es o puede ser colocado en un IAES, el CSE deberá, en su caso, recomendar la evaluación del comportamiento funcional y de intervención de comportamiento, o revisar cualquier pre-existente, el plan para la modificación; y A CSE determinará y recomendará un IAES razonablemente calculada para que el niño pueda seguir recibiendo los servicios educativos, participar en el currículo general y el progreso hacia el cumplimiento de metas y objetivos del IEP durante el período de suspensión de la instrucción. Estudiantes peligrosos - Para continuar la suspensión de un estudiante clasificado o considerado a ser conocido por tener una discapacidad educativa bajo IDEA por más de 10 días escolares consecutivos, el distrito escolar puede iniciar una audiencia acelerada
ante un oficial de audiencia imparcial de educación especial para demostrar que un estudiante es peligrosa y es sustancialmente probable que cause daño a sí mismo a u otros si regresó a su último acordado colocación. Un oficial de audiencia imparcial podrá ordenar la colocación del estudiante en un IAES hasta por 45 días escolares de acuerdo con 201.8 y 201.11 del Reglamento de la Comisaria. • El Equipo de Manifestación todavía debe realizar una determinación de la manifestación dentro de los 10 días escolares consecutivos de la acción disciplinaria inicial. • Si el estudiante es o puede ser colocado en un IAES, el CSE deberá, en su caso, recomendar un plan de evaluación y de intervención de comportamiento funcional de la conducta, o revisar cualquier pre-existente, el plan para la modificación; y • La determinación de un oficial de audiencia imparcial que permite la colocación de un estudiante en un IAES como resultado de un comportamiento peligroso, no está supeditada a una determinación de manifestación del equipo que la mala conducta no está relacionada con la discapacidad del estudiante.
Disciplina de Estudiantes con Discapacidades Cuando el Equipo de Manifestación ha descubierto que No Hallazgo Manifestación
Dónde se encuentra un estudiante con la conducta de una discapacidad no es una manifestación de su / su discapacidad él / ella puede ser disciplinado de la misma manera y en la misma medida que a los estudiantes no discapacitados. En tales casos, el CSE se reunirá, previa notificación apropiada para determinar las posibles evaluaciones adecuadas en las que se deben realizar, cambios al IEP del estudiante y recomendar un IAES apropiado donde el niño puede continuar recibiendo servicios educativos aunque en otro ambiente, que permiten que el niño a participar en el currículo general y el progreso hacia el cumplimiento de metas y objetivos del IEP durante el período de suspensión de la instrucción. Pendencia Colocación - Un IAES se considerará del estudiante “quedarse quieto colocación" por hasta 45 días escolares, durante la tramitación de los procedimientos de debido proceso acelerados iniciados por los padres para impugnar • una constatación de que un estudiante no se presume que tienen una discapacidad, y/o • una constatación de que la mala conducta del estudiante no fue una manifestación de la discapacidad del estudiante, y / o • la decisión de colocar a un estudiante en un CSE recomienda IAES por mala conducta relacionada con armas y / o drogas y / o lesiones corporales graves, y / o • la decisión de un oficial de audiencia imparcial en una audiencia peligrosidad y / o • la conveniencia de un programa IAES recomendado por el CSE en el contexto de una de las cuatro categorías de acción enumerados anteriormente.
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Para el Personal del Distrito Escolar -estudiantes, profesores y personal del distrito se les anima informar de cualquier violación del Código de Conducta al director del edificio o, de sus / su ausencia, la persona designada por la actuación. Los maestros y otro personal del distrito deberán informar inmediatamente a los estudiantes violentos al director de la escuela o el Superintendente de las Escuelas. Para Agencias de Policía Local - El Distrito reportar cualquier acto de violencia contra las personas que constituyan un delito o falta y otras violaciones del Código de Conducta que constituye un delito menor o mayor a la agencia de policía local correspondiente. Cuando sea necesario, el Distrito presentará una denuncia en el juzgado penal contra el actor. Para Agencias de Servicios Humanos - El Distrito reportara cualquier violación del Código de Conducta, que constituyen un delito cuando el actor está bajo la edad de 16 años a las agencias de servicios humanos apropiados. Cuando sea necesario, el Distrito presentará una petición de la delincuencia juvenil o una persona en necesidad de supervisión (PINS) la petición en la Corte de Familia.
DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE WASHINGTONVILLE TEACHER REMOVAL INCIDENT REPORT El nombre del estudiante: __________________________ Clase-Grado:______ Fecha: ________________
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