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Leopold R-III School District
Fall, 2009

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

With the beginning of a new school year, comes a new student handbook. It is beneficial that each parent/guardian and student be aware of all polices and procedures. Please read this handbook carefully as there have been a few changes.

School will begin at 8:20 a.m. every day and dismiss at 3:15 p.m. throughout the entire school year. Elementary lunch prices are now at $1.15. Junior high and high school lunches will now be $1.35. Adult lunches will be $2.00. Additional milk will be 30 cents.

We have some new faculty and staff personnel this year. Mrs. Lindsay Vinson is our new high school English and Mass Media teacher.

At this time I am asking that you take a moment to complete and sign the form following this page to verify that a copy of the handbook has reached your family. Please send the signed form back to school with your son/daughter.

The 2009-2010 school year promises to be another exciting and productive year for the students in the Leopold R-III School District. Your support as parents/guardians makes this possible. I would like to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to provide your son/daughter a quality education. I am looking forward to a great year. Should you have any questions, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Keenan Kinder

Principal

Changes to the Elementary School Handbook

2009-2010

1. Changed under Electronic Devices:

Developments in cell phone technology in recent years have resulted in enhanced communication opportunities. However, the use of cell phones in schools poses increased risks of school disruptions, bullying, criminal activity, and academic dishonesty. As a result, beginning with the 2009-10 school year, student cell phones, digital cameras, and similar electronic devices will be banned during the school day on the school campus, as well as, in dressing areas during extracurricular activities. Violation of this policy during the first semester after adoption of this policy will result in confiscation . The device will be picked up from the principal by the parent/guardian of the student. A second offense will result in the item being confiscated for the remainder of the semester. On second and further offenses, the student will also serve after school detentions.

2. Added under Classification of Absences

Suspension--Any absence that is assigned by the Principal or Superintendent due to a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Students are required to do the tests and assignments missed during the absence. If the work is completed on time, appropriate grades will be assigned to the work.

3. Added section:

BUSES RUNNING WHERE POSSIBLE

When the Leopold R-III School District announces it will be in session running buses where possible, it is to notify you that buses will run their normal routes where they can. We ask that parents of students who live on roads that buses can not travel, please bring their child to the nearest blacktop road to meet the bus or bring them to school. School buildings will be open at 7:00 a.m. for children whose parents choose to transport them directly to school.

If you cannot bring your child to the blacktop or get them to school due to snow, ice, rain, etc. please contact the school. Then this absence will not count against your child in regards to the school attendance policy but all class work for that day must be made up. However, if your child is not at school that day and you do not contact the school, your child will be counted absent and may not attend any night activity and must make-up all class work for that day.

4. Changed and added under Lunches:

Elementary lunches are $1.15 per day. On field trips and other events, adult unches are $2.00.

LEOPOLD R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

IN CARRYING OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS GUIDED BY THE DESIRE TO USE THE RESOURCES OF ITS COMMUNITY, ITS STAFF AND ITS STUDENTS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION PERMITTED BY ITS FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IN REACHING DECISIONS THE BOARD WILL ATTEMPT IN EVERY CASE TO ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ITS STUDENTS.

MISSION STATEMENT

THE MISSION OF THE LEOPOLD R-III DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN A QUALITY EDUCATION.

LEOPOLD R-3 CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

NAME POSITION TELEPHONE

Derek Urhahn Superintendent

            Keenan Kinder                         Principal K-12
            Theresa Shoemaker                          Kindergarten
            Gretchen Harpster                    Grade One

Jodi Wipfler Grade Two

Vickie Seiler Grade Three

Julie Fluchel Grade Four

Kathy Nanney Grade Five

Teresa Cooper Grade Six--Beta Club Sponsor

Mary Rowe Librarian

Lindsay Vinson English-Mass Media

Jeff Wyatt Counselor

Allison Page Music

Jenny Nenninger Business--Computer Technology

Jean Ponder Art--Home Economics--Spanish

Carlton Thoma Math-P.E

Anita Bellis Jr. High Math & English

Algebra I & Applied Mat

Julia Horrell Science

Lesa Lafferty Jr. Hiigh & High School Resource

Shawn Kinder P. E. & Basketball Coach

Ted LeGrand Social Studies

Amanda Brack Elementary Special Education

Angela Carlisle Communication Arts Resource

Becca Underwood Deaf Educator

Cindy Beussink Speech Educator

Sandy Davis Volleyball Coach

NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

NAME POSITION TELEPHONE

Patty Bohnsack Secretary/Bookkeeper

Carol Ann Seiler Secretary

Cathy Stroder Teacher Aide

Tammy Vandeven Library Aide

Stephanie Vandeven Teachers’ Aide

April Thele Bus Driver

Millie Vandeven Bus Driver

Todd Peters Bus Driver

Roy Broshuis Maintenance/Bus Driver

Lorie Graham Head Cook

Tammy Broshuis Cook

Michele Thele Custodian/Cook

Tina Broshuis-Nenninger Custodian

Karen Eftink Nurse

Amber Beel Parents As Teachers

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Keith Brotherton President

Bryan Stroder Vice-President

Jean Clubb Treasurer

Roger Bucher Member

Gina Bueter Member

Bobby Jansen Member

Ed Vandeven Member

Patty Bohnsack Secretary

District Website: http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/leopold.k12.mo.us/

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Education reaffirms its belief that every student regardless of race, age, creed, color, sex, cultural or socio-economic status or disabling condition be given equal opportunity for educational development.

The Board recognizes the importance of providing each student with a school environment conducive to intellectual, emotional and social growth through participation in a full range of educational programs and activities. Board and staff commitment insure equal educational opportunities in course offerings, guidance and counseling, test procedures, extra-curricular activities, discipline procedures and student support services.

TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972

It is the policy of the Board of Education to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex. The School District does not and will not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs, activities, and vocational opportunities offered by the District. The provisions of Title IX extend not only to students with regard to educational opportunities and freedom from harassment, but also to employees with regard to employment opportunities and freedom from harassment, and to individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person having inquires concerning Leopold R-III School District's compliance with Title IX should contact Keenan Kinder, Title IX Coordinator at 100 Main Street, 238-2211.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Students should not arrive on school property prior to 8:00 a.m. It is not advisable to have students waiting outside the school door waiting for the 8:15 a.m. bell to ring.

After arrival, students should go to their classroom or other assigned area and remain there until the next bell rings. Students are not permitted in classrooms other than those assigned.

Students are not to leave school property prior to dismissal without permission of faculty or administration. Parents/guardians may call or come to the school to secure permission for a student to leave early.

A student who is brought to school late should be escorted to his/her classroom to assure that he/she reports promptly to the proper place.

Students who ride the bus are under the supervision of the bus driver. They must obey all bus rules and remain in their seats throughout the route. Failure to behave properly may cause a student to lose riding privileges.

Students must leave school property after dismissal unless they are under the direct supervision of a teacher or other school employee. Students should not return to the school playground until all buses have returned from their bus runs at 4:15 p.m.

SCHOOL PROPERTY

Writing, painting, pasting stickers, carving, etc., on school property is prohibited.

Sitting on desk tops and table tops may cause damage to the items or injury to the student and should be avoided.

Chewing gum is not permitted in the elementary school.

STUDENT DRESS

Students' clothing should be clean and comfortable. Shorts may be worn during announced warm days at the beginning and end of the school year. Extremely short or tight-fitting clothing can be uncomfortable as well as distracting to the students. Shirts/blouses should be long enough to cover midriff section of the body and continuously meet the slacks, skirts, or shorts at all times. No spaghetti strap tops. If you wear tops with straps make sure they are of appropriate width. Clothing should be in good repair. Printing on clothing which advertises alcohol, drugs or tobacco is prohibited. Profane suggestive or derogatory remarks are also prohibited. Students can not wear compression shorts/spandex unless they wear shorts over them.

TARDINESS

Tardiness is any arrival of a student at school after the scheduled time for class to begin.

GRADING

The purpose of grading is to allow the student and teacher to determine if the student is learning and retaining as he/she should. Factors considered when assigning grades are individual progress, comparison of the student's progress with that of other members of the class, performance skills developed by the student, and any other factors the teacher deems important in assessing progress.

Grade reports will be issued to all elementary students at mid-quarter and at the end of each quarter. Each student will be required to return a signed document from parents/guardians indicating they have received the report. Letter grades will be determined from the following scale:

A 97-100

A- 95-96

B+ 92-94

B 88-91

B- 85-87

C+ 81-84

C 74-80

C- 70-73

D+ 67-69

D 63-66

D- 60-62

F 00-59

QUARTER TEST

Students in grades three through six shall be given a comprehensive quarter test in each area covered by the MAP test. The test shall be 30 to 50 minutes in length and count as a unit test grade.

HONOR ROLL

Students in grades 4-6 will be eligible to be on the Leopold Elementary Quarter Honor Roll for academic achievement.

1. To be on the Honor Roll, one must have a G.P.A. of at least a "B-" or better with no grade below a "C".

2. Only those grades in the core subject areas of reading, mathematics, language, spelling, social studies and science will be figured into the student's average grade. Penmanship and other classes will not be figured into the Honor Roll.

TEXTBOOKS

Students will be issued free textbooks. Teachers will record the textbook number in their grade books so the school may have accurate records in case of a lost book. A second textbook will not be issued until a lost item is paid for by the student. Condition of the book will also be recorded, and damage beyond the normal wear and tear will be assessed to the student. Cloth covers are too small for textbooks, which over time breaks the spine of the book. Cloth covers are not to be used.

PARTIES

Parties are not to be planned without first consulting a teacher or the principal. This includes surprise parties. A list of healthy snack and beverage ideas will be sent home with students at the beginning of the school year as per the District Wellness Policy adopted to meet federal and state regulations.

TELEPHONE

The school telephone is a business telephone and may not be used by students except in urgent situations. Students may not use the telephone unless supervised by school personnel.

SCHOOL CLOSING

In the event of inclement weather or other emergency school may be delayed or cancelled for the day. All announcements will be made on KFVS television and K-103 FM radio as early as possible. It is essential that each family have a plan for dealing with early dismissals. Parents/guardians should inform the teacher if a student is to go anywhere other than home after an early dismissal. A form has been sent home for parents to fill out and return to the teachers.

PROMOTION STANDARDS GRADES K-6

Students will be enrolled in kindergarten in compliance with current state laws. Promotion to succeeding grades will occur if a student is meeting grade level expectations as identified by the local board policy and State Department of Education. When first semester grades or other circumstances suggest a student might not be promoted, a conference consisting of the student's parents/guardians, the teacher, and the principal will be held. This conference will occur no later than January, and follow-up conferences will be held as necessary.

However, consistent with Senate Bill 319 which replaced House Bill 889, the requirements for determining a students reading level this school year are as follows: All students in grade 3 will be assessed to determine their reading level. Transfer students in grades 4, 5, & 6 will have their reading level assessed, unless they have already been determined to be reading at or above grade level. We feel it is important to start assessing a students reading level earlier than what the state wants. The next page describes the Reading Improvement Policy adopted by the Leopold R-III School District.

Leopold-Reading Improvement Policy

Senate Bill 319 is a law geared at third through sixth grade students which basically requires schools to do two things. First insure that public schools check the reading ability of students and provide extra help for students who need it. Secondly, the law seeks to prevent the "social promotion" of students who are reading at more than a year below their grade placement. These state guidelines require all third graders and any student who transfers in for grades 4-6 during the year to be tested. This assessment is not required for students who have an Individualized Educational Plan or students whom English is not a native language. We believe as a school district all students in grades first through sixth should be tested every spring for reading with the Stanford 10 test. These reports will allow us to help any student who maybe struggling in the area of reading. The students at Leopold in grades first through sixth were tested last year for reading on the Stanford 10 test. The results will alert us to students who need help.

The Leopold R-III "Reading Improvement Policy": A list of students in grades 1-6, who are reading below one grade level from their current grade placement based on their achievement test from the previous year, would be compiled no later than the mid-quarter point of the first quarter. These students would be re-tested upon teacher recommendation or parent request. If the student continues reading one grade level below their current grade placement, a parent conference would be scheduled. At that time we would develop a Reading Improvement Plan to assist the identified student. The plan would include at a minimum "30 hours of additional reading instruction or practice outside the regular school day." It also stipulates that these students must participate in the Remedial Reading/Communication Arts Program during the school day. We would re-test, no later than 45 days prior to the end of the school year. If at that time the student remains below one grade level from their current grade placement, the student will be required to attend summer school. During summer school the student will receive at least 60 hours plus of extra reading instruction. The student would be re-tested at the end of summer school. A student would be retained if they refuse to be a part of the Reading Improvement Plan and their score is one grade level below their current grade placement.

The Leopold R-III School District believes it is important to offer this program to students who are at-risk in reading. An at-risk student is a student who is not a full grade level below their current grade placement, but is also not at grade level. A list of at-risk students would be complied no later than the mid-quarter point of the first quarter based on their achievement test from last year and teacher recommendation. These students would be re-tested upon teacher recommendation or parent request and if they are still at-risk, a parent conference would be scheduled. We would then develop a Reading Improvement Plan just like the students who are reading below one grade level from their current grade placement with the parents approval. If at the end of the plan or if they refuse to be a part of the plan, a student who is still at-risk will not be retained.

BUSES RUNNING WHERE POSSIBLE

VISITORS

Parents/guardians are welcome to visit the school. It is helpful if the visit is pre-arranged so the teacher may provide time to meet with the visitors. Other visitors are permitted only after consulting with the teacher or principal.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The Board of Education believes that regular attendance is essential to achieving success in school. Education is a total process based upon continual communication and shared responsibilities among parents, students, teachers and school. As students mature and progress through the educational system, they should increasingly assume responsibility for regular attendance. However, parents have a legal and moral responsibility to require regular attendance at school.

SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES

Any activity in which Leopold participates is a school activity. All students are subject to school policies and school personnel directions while in attendance. A student must be in attendance at least half of the school day to be eligible to participate in or attend an activity that night unless the absence is pre-arranged with the principal.

ABSENCES

When it is necessary for a student to be absent from school, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school in advance if possible. When an illness or emergency occurs, the parent/ guardian should call the school to report the absence on the day of the absence. If the school is not notified, a note from the parent/guardian will be required on the first day of the student's return to school. When calling, please indicate the reason for the absence, and if illness is the reason, give a description of the illness. It is required that the school report the nature of all illnesses to local health authorities. If the parent/guardian must leave for work before school opens he/she may call the principal at home or have the baby-sitter call the school.

CLASSIFICATION OF ABSENCES

Excused--Any necessary absence that is approved in advance by the parent/

guardian. Examples of excused absence may include illness (fever, vomiting),

death in the family, medical/dental appointments or important family events.

After an excused absence, the student will be permitted to make up all missed

work and will be given the number of days missed to complete the work. Tests/assignments that were missed will be taken or turned in on the first day back if the test/assignment had been announced before the student was absent. The time to take any other test will be determined within a conference between the student and teacher. The responsibility to secure and complete all missed work lies solely with the student.

Unexcused--Any absence that is not approved in advance by the parent/

guardian or a non-essential absence. Examples of unexcused absences may

include skip days, overslept, forged notes, etc. Teachers may require students to

complete tests and assignments missed during an unexcused absence, but no

credit will be given for the work.

HOMEWORK/LATE ASSIGNMENTS

If an assignment is not completed on time there will be a 10% deduction from the score when it is recorded. If the late work is not completed by the beginning of the school day following the day it was marked late, a zero will be recorded. If a student is absent due to an illness an exception will be made and he/she will be given a reasonable amount of time to complete the missed work. Recess time will not be consistently used as a study hall to do work that should have been completed as homework.

ITEMS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL

Students should not bring toys, games, radios, etc. to school unless they are required for the completion of a lesson or special project. The only exceptions are baseball/softball gloves. (No bats: they are too dangerous on the bus. No hard baseballs: they are too dangerous for students. Softballs will be provided in the classroom.)

LIBRARY

The library is to be used for research and study. Rules and regulations are to be followed as posted, with the rule of "Quiet" to be observed at all times including before and after school. Library hours will be from 8:20 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Extended hours are arranged during the school year and announced to students.

All books, magazines and other library materials should be handled carefully and returned to their proper place or to the librarian.

No material may be removed from the library without the permission of the librarian or a teacher. Reference books may be checked out for overnight use only.

LUNCHES

Elementary lunches are $1.15 per day. On field trips and other events, adult lunches are $2.00. Lunch money is collected on the first and last day of the school week. Grades K & 1 have the opportunity to purchase additional milk in the morning. The price of the extra milk is 30 cents per carton. School lunches this year will have to paid in full each quarter.

LUNCHROOM AND RECESS

Trays, silverware, paperware and left-over food should be placed in proper containers before a student leaves the lunchroom.

The class that is first to lunch will be the first to leave the lunchroom. No student will be permitted to leave until a majority in his/her class has finished lunch and the teacher releases them.

Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 will use the outside water fountain as long as water is available there.

All classes should be ready to begin work no later than 5 minutes after the end of recess.

On rainy days students may utilize the lunchroom or gym when available during recess, or play quiet games in the classroom. Teachers will determine activities permitted.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES

The Board of Education supports a systematic program of Guidance and Counseling which will be provided to all students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. This program will be a total education process with a priority of assisting students in reaching their full potential in their personal and educational development.

The Guidance and Counseling program may include the following areas:

1. Counseling

2. Developmental Guidance

3. Testing

4. Orientation, Registration, and Scheduling

5. Referrals

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

One of the important goals of education is learning self-discipline. While discipline does not appear as an academic subject, it underlies the whole educational structure. It is the training that develops self-control, character, orderliness and efficiency.

With an understanding of the purpose of discipline in school, one may form a correct attitude toward it, and not only do one's part in making his/her school an effective place for learning, but develop habits of self-restraint which makes for a better person in all situations.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The Leopold School District is committed to providing an environment free from intimidating, hostile or offensive behavior, unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct or communication constituting sexual harassment. Sexual harassment by an employee, student or other person in the district against any person is prohibited.

Allegations of sexual harassment shall be investigated and, if substantiated, corrective or disciplinary action will be taken, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion of the student or suspension and/or termination of the employee.

RULES OF CONDUCT

Every student should try to be considerate of others. Making boisterous noises, slamming doors, running in the halls, marking on desks, walls and floors, and talking while another is speaking are examples of behavior that good citizens avoid. A student should attempt to show that he/she is a responsible person.

The following are some examples of misconduct:

1. Being disrespectful

2. Using vulgar or profane language or gestures.

3. Making noise or other disturbances in hallways.

4. Rowdy behavior such as pushing, shoving or throwing things.

5. Leaving school without permission.

6. Tardiness.

7. Damaging or stealing school or personal property.

8. Running--in hallways, to and from buses or other inappropriate situations.

9. All litter should be put into wastebaskets. Students should feel a responsibility for keeping our school and grounds neat and clean.

10. Any other conduct that inhibits the education purposes of the school.

BULLYING

The Leopold School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of any form of bullying or intimidation by students toward a district personnel or students on school grounds, or school time, at a school sponsored activitiy or in a school related context. Bullying is the intentional action by an individual or group of individuals to inflict physical, emotional, or mental suffering on another individual or group of individuals.

RULES FOR THOSE RIDING SCHOOL BUSES

1. Driver is in charge of students on the bus. Students are to obey promptly and cheerfully.

2. Students are to remain seated while bus is in motion.

3. Keep head, arms and hands inside the bus.

4. Do not throw paper or litter on the floor. Keep the bus as clean as possible.

5. Classroom conduct is to be observed while on the bus. No loud talking, normal conversation only. Be kind and courteous to others.

6. No smoking, no profane language.

7. The driver will not discharge students at places other than the regular stop unless proper authorization has been given to the office.

8. Students should walk ten feet in front of the bus when crossing the road.

RIDING THE BUS IS A PRIVILEGE! IF A STUDENT FAILS TO OBEY THESE RULES THE STUDENT DISCIPLINE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR RIDING THE BUS WILL BE ENFORCED.

PENALTIES FOR MISCONDUCT

Penalties for misconduct will be determined from the Student Discipline Policy. Reports of disciplinary action will be written and parents/ guardians will receive a copy to sign and return to school.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Students or student property may be searched based on reasonable suspicion of a violation of District rules, policy or state law. Reasonable suspicion must be based on facts known to the administration, credible information provided, or reasonable inference drawn from such facts or information. The privacy and dignity of students shall be respected.

STUDENT LOCKERS AND DESKS

Student lockers and desks will be assigned and the assigned locker and desk will be used throughout the school year unless a change is approved by the principal.

School lockers and desks are the property of the school district and are provided for the convenience of students, and as such, are subject to inspection without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant by authorized school personnel. Students may place locks on the lockers. The school is not responsible for articles missing from the lockers.

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

FIRE DRILL

Fire drills will be held at least once per semester. Teachers will instruct the students in the proper methods for evacuation of the building in case of a fire. The signal for a fire drill will be long ringing of the bell.

TORNADO DRILL

Tornado drills will be held at least once per semester. Teachers will instruct the students in the proper procedures in case of a tornado. The signal for a tornado is a series of short bells.

EARTHQUAKE DRILL

Earthquake drills will be held at least once per semester. Teachers will instruct the students in proper methods for evacuation of the buildings in case of a earthquake. The signal for a earthquake will be a continuous ringing of the bell.

ILLNESS

If a child has a temperature above 100.0 or is experiencing vomiting, continuing pain or discomfort, he/she should not be sent to school. If these conditions occur at school the family will be notified. It is important to have the child's emergency information updated and on file with the school so that contact can be made quickly if necessary.

MEDICATION

NO medication will be dispensed by the school unless it meets established guidelines for dispensing medication. Students can not store medication at the school to be taken on their own.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Immunization requirements are in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. No child will be able to attend school if his/her immunizations are not up-to-date. Parents and guardians will be sent forms to update their children's immunization records as required by the state.

EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL INFORMATION FORMS

These forms are given to every student at the beginning of each year and are required to be completed and returned each year as soon as possible to the office.

ASBESTOS

Because of the health risks involved from the inhalation of asbestos fibers, the Environmental Protection Agency requires that each school informs parents of the presence of asbestos in their buildings. It is Leopold R-III school's intent to manage all remaining asbestos in a condition that is as safe as possible and in compliance with AHERA regulations.. A copy of the school's asbestos management plan is available for public inspection in the principal's office. It will inform you of not only the location, type and condition of all asbestos present in the buildings, but also the steps the school must take to make sure that it poses no risk to the health of our students and staff. If you have any questions concerning asbestos in your school, please feel free to contact the Superintendent at Leopold R-III School District, 100 Main Street, Leopold, MO 63760 or call 238-2211.

THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

The Leopold R-III School District is informing you, that as parents/guardians you may opt your son/daughter out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis or evaluation. Please contact the school if you do not want your child to participate in these activities.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Our district is required to inform you of certain information that you, according to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know.

Upon your request, our district is required to provide you, in a timely manner, the following information:

-Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

-Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.

-Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

-What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.

*The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access.

*The right to request amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate.

*The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the students education records, except to file to the extent that FEPRA authorizes without consent.

*The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School District to comply with the requirements of FEPRA.

In addition to the information that you may request, the district will provide to you individually.

-Information on the achievement level of your child in each of the state academic assessments as required under this part.

-Timely notice that your child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks, by a teacher who is not highly qualified.

NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Dear Parents and Guardians:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FEPRA), a federal law, requires that Leopold R-III School District, with certain exceptions, obtains your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, Leopold R-III School District may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without your consent, unless you have advise the district to the contrary in accordance with district procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Leopold R-III School District to include this type of information from your child's educational records in certain school publications. Examples include:

* The annual yearbook.

* Honor roll or other recognition lists.

* Graduation programs.

* Sports activity sheets, like volleyball or basketball, 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 prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories-names, addresses and telephone listings-unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed without their prior written consent.

If you do not want Leopold R-III School District to disclose directory information from your child's educational records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing by August 28th, 2009. Leopold R-III School District has designated the following information as directory information:

Student's Name Grade Level

Address Participation in officially recognized activities and sports.

Telephone Listing Weight and height of members of athletic teams.

Photograph Degrees, honors and awards received.

Date and place of birth Dates of attendance.

Sincerely,

Keenan Kinder

Principal

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster responsibility, respect for the rights of others, and to ensure the orderly operation of district schools. No code can be expected to list each and every offense which may result in the use of disciplinary action. However, it is the purpose of this code to list certain offenses which, if committed by a student, will result in the imposition of a certain disciplinary action. Any conduct not included herein, or an aggravated circumstance of any offense or an action involving a combination of offenses may result in disciplinary consequences that extend beyond this code of conduct as determined by the principal, superintendent and/or Board of Education.

Violations Against Public Decency and Good Order

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Use of Language That is Disparaging or Demeaning--Words or action, verbal, written or symbolic meant to

harass or injure another person: i.e., threats of violence or defamation of a person's race, religion, gender or ethnic

origin. Constitutionally protected speech will not be punished.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, In-school suspension or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension

1-10 days out of school suspension. and possible documentation in student's discipline record.*

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Use of Disruptive Speech or Conduct--Conduct or verbal, written or symbolic language, which materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities or school functions.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference; detention, in-school suspension, In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,

or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

discipline record.*

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Use of Disrespectful Conduct or Speech--Disrespectful verbal, written or symbolic language or gesture which is

inappropriate to publish settings or directed at a staff member.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference; detention, 1-5 days in-school 1-5 days out-of-school suspension; 5-10 days out-of

suspension. school suspension.

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Public Displays of Affection--Physical contact which is inappropriate for the school setting.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student Conference, detention, in-school suspension, In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school

1-180 days out-of school suspension, and possible or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

documentation in student's discipline record.* discipline record.*

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Bus Misconduct--Any offense committed by a student on a district-owned or contracted bus shall be punished in the same manner as

if the offense had been committed at the student's assigned school. In addition, bus riding privileges may be suspended or revoked.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Verbal Warning; assigned seat; 1-4 days off the bus 5-10 days off the bus; permanent removal from bus

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Dress Code--Clothing or accessory items which may disrupt the educational environment; i.e., items which depict

alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances, offensive and/or obscene pictures or words.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference; change of clothing, detention 1-3 days in-school suspension

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Violations Against Public Health and Safety

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Tobacco Possession--possession of any tobacco products on school property, bus, or at any school activity.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference, detention, 1-3 days in-school suspension; 1-3 days out-of-school

may notify law enforcement officials suspension, may notify law enforcement officials

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Tobacco Use--Use of any tobacco products on school property, bus, or at any school activity.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

detention, 1-3 days in-school suspension, may notify 1-9 days out-of-school suspension,

law enforcement officials may notify law enforcement officials

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Drugs and Alcohol--Possession of or attendance under the influence of any unauthorized prescription drug, alcohol,

narcotic substance, counterfeit drugs or drug-related paraphernalia..

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

5-180 days out-of-school suspension, notification to Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and

law enforcement officials and documentation in student's documentation in student's discipline record.

discipline record

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Drugs and Alcohol--Sale, purchase or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, counterfeit drugs

and/or drug-related paraphernalia.

Minimum Consequences

Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and

documentation in student's discipline record.

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Violations Against Persons

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Assault--Attempting to cause injury to another person: intentionally placing a person in reasonable apprehension of

imminent physical injury

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension 11-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, noti-

or expulsion, notice to law enforcement officials, and fication to law enforcement officials, and documentation in

documentation in student's discipline record. student's discipline record.

Assault--Attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another.

Minimum Consequences

Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and

documentation in student's discipline record.

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Sexual Harassment--Use of verbal, written or symbolic language which is sexually harassing

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student Conference, in-school suspension, In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension

1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, or expulsion, and documentation in student's discipline

and possible documentation in student's discipline record.* discipline record.

Sexual Harassment--Physical contact that is sexually harassing.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

In-School suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school 11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and

suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation documentation in student's discipline record.

in student's discipline record.*

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Bullying--Intentional action to inflict physical, emotional, or mental suffering on another individual or group of individuals.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Loss of privileges, classroom detention 11-180 out-of-school suspension or expulsion,

Conference with teacher, principal, parents Notification of law enforcement

after school detention, in-school suspension documentation in student's discipline record.

1-180 days out-of-school suspension, and possible documentation

in student's discipline record.*

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Weapons--Possession or use of any instrument or device, other than those defined in 18 U.S.C. 921 or 571.010 RSMO,

which is customarily used for attack or defense against another person; any instrument or device used to inflict physical injury to another person.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Confiscation; 1-5 days in-school suspension; 1-180 days 11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and

out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.

documentation in student's discipline record.*

Weapons--Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921 or any instrument or device defined in

571/010, RSMO.

Minimum Consequences

One calendar year suspension or expulsion, notification

to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's

discipline record.

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Fighting--Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or by physical action.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension

out-of-school suspension, and possible documentation or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

in student's discipline record.* discipline record.*

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Extortion--Threatening or intimidating any student for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference; detention, In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of -school suspension

1-5 days in-school, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension. or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

discipline record.*

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Theft--Theft, attempted theft or willful possession of stolen property.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Reimbursement; principal/student conference; 1-5 days in- 11-180 days out-of-school suspension, possible notification

school suspension, 1-180 days out-of school suspension, to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's

possible notification to law enforcement officials, and discipline record.

possible documentation in student's discipline record.*

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Violations Against Property

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Arson--Starting a fire or causing an explosion with the intention to damage property or buildings.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials,

notification to law enforcement officials, and and documentation in student's discipline record.

documentation in student's discipline record.*

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False Alarms--Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference; in-school suspension In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension

or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

and possible documentation in student's discipline record.* discipline record.*

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Vandalism--Willful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belonging to the school, staff

or students.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference, Restitution, in-school 11-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, possible

1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation

possible notification to law enforcement officials, and in student's discipline record.

possible documentation in student's discipline record.

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Violations Against School Standards

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Gangs--Gang activities, whether verbal, written or symbolic which substantially disrupt the educational environment.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student Conference; detention, 1-10 days in-school 10-90 days out-of-school suspension

suspension; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension

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Careless Driving--Driving on School property in such a way as to endanger persons or property.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

First violation of minor driving rules will be reported to Subsequent minor violation or any major violation will be

parent/guardian. Driving privileges revoked for one month reported to law enforcement officials. Driving privileges

revoked for one semester; driving privileges revoked permanently. .

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Truancy--Absence from school without the knowledge and consent of parents/guardians and /or school

administration.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference and make up time missed; 3-10 days in-school suspension; 1-5 days out-of-school

1-3 days in-school suspension

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Cheating--Any form of cheating including copying another's work or lending one's work to another.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Grade of zero, 2 hours after-school detention Grade of zero, after-school detention, in-school

suspension and possible documentation in student's

discipline record.*

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* Any offense which constitutes a "serious violation of the district's discipline

policy" as defined in Board policy "2673" will be documented in the student's

discipline record.

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