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GUIDELINES FOR SATURDAY SCHOOL PURPOSE RECEIVED JUN 4 1998 OFFIOCFE DESEGREMGAOTNIIOTNO RING Saturday School is a disciplinary alternative to in-school detention hall and/or suspension. Nonviolent student misconduct can be assigned remediation through the Saturday School program. Saturday School provides building administrators a means through which students can be disciplined without losing time in regular class. Failure to attend Saturday School as assigned will result in further disciplinary action that will likely be a more severe punishment. While Saturday School was implemented as a secondary disciplinary option, students in elementary grades 4th-6th have occasionally been assigned if the program was a maturity-appropriate alternative for the student. LOCATION Saturday School will be located at the North Little Rock High School WestCampus, 22nd and Main Streets. This location is centrally located to serve students from across the district. Transportation to Saturday School is the responsibility of the family. Central Arkansas Transit bus routes from throughout the city stop at 22nd and Main Streets. TIMESIDATES Saturday School will begin at 8:00 a.m. and dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Students will not be dismissed early and students must be in attendance for the full morning to receive credit for attending. Should Friday classes be dismissed due to inclement weather, Saturday School will not meet. The program functions best when parents are involved in making the Saturday School assignment. Parents should be asked to bring their children to Saturday School, accompany them into the building, and sign them in at the check-in area. A list of Saturday School dates for 1996-97 is attached. STAFF Depending upon each Saturday's expected enrollment, staff will be assigned to supervise the students. On most dates, two staff members will be assigned to supervise 30 students. The work-day for Saturday School staff will be from 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS Seating at Saturday School is limited to thirty (30) students. Anticipating past attendance patterns to continue in 1996-97, we will continue to assign 40 students each Saturday and expect approximately 30 students to attend. Because Saturday School will serve students from across the district, the following procedure will be used to assign students to Saturday School: Call Carol Pierce or Margaret Ness at 771-8010 to reserve a seat. School Administrators may choose to fax (771-8001) the names of students who have been assigned to Saturday School. If the fax method is used, please fax the updated list daily. Be prepared to provide the following data: i. Student's name and ID i. Home School i. Misconduct code from the disciplinary referral form Each Monday, Carol or Margaret will begin accepting assignments for the following Saturday. Limit assignments to Saturday School to maximum of three Saturday per semester for each student. Each Monday, Carol or Margaret will process attendance records and inform each school that assigned students to the program as to the student's success or failure in the previous Saturday's program. SATURDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS RECEIVE JUN 4 1998 OfflCOEF DESEGREMGAOTNIIOTNO R! PURPOSE Saturday School provides a means through which students can be disciplined without losing time in class. Non-violent misconduct can be assigned remediation through the Saturday School program. LOCATION Saturday School will be conducted at the North Little Rock High School-West Campus Science Building located at 22nd and Main Streets. Saturday classes will meet in the Science Building on the southeast comer of the campus. Refer to the campus map on the back of this sheet. TIMES/DATES Saturday School will begin at 8:00 a.m. and dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Should Friday classes be dismissed because of inclement weather, Saturday School will not meet. EXPECTATIONSOFSTUDENTSANDPARENTS The North Little Rock School District assumes no responsibility in providing transportation to Saturday School. Transportation to Saturday School is the responsibility of the student's family. Parents are required to accompany students to Saturday School and sign them in. Parents will be asked to provide Saturday telephone numbers where they can be reached in case of emergency or a disciplinary problem at Saturday School. Parents will not be required to sign students out at 12:00 p.m.
however, students should be picked up no later than 12:15 p.m. so that the building can be cleared and secured. Students will be checked in beginning at 7:45 a.m. Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. will not be admitted. At Saturday School, students will focus on homework and other assignments from their home school. Students without books and assignments will be admitted to Saturday School. In addition to homework assignments, students will complete discipline response packets related to their misconduct at school and participate in class discussion on appropriate classroom behavior. Response packets will be forwarded to the student's home schools for review. Classroom rules used in Student Assignment Class (S.A.C.) will be followed in Saturday School. - - :::- .la. ~ ~ ""l' /IIAI,,./ S7'~b~T ti-, ~t N~ >< K - i I ,- t : :-- ~ ~ ~ ~ " .. "" \ I' n. ~ "' " "' ~
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or using, under the influence, offering for sale or selling alcoholic beverages or any narcotic drug as defined by Arkansas law or School Board policy. 10 Destruction of or the attempt to destroy school property. 11 Stealing or the attempt to steal school property or the property belonging to another individual. 12 Cheating or copying the work of another student. 13 Failure to abide by attendance rules. 14 Excessive tardiness to class. (Secondary use only) 15 Use of profanity, vulgar language or obscene gestures. 16 Committing extortion, coercion, blackmail or forcing another person to act through the use of force or threat of force. 17 Engaging in verbal abuses such as name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or using derogatory statements to other students, school personnel or other individuals. 18 Hazing includes subjecting students to indignity, humiliation, intimidation, social or other ostracism, shame or disgrace. 19 Gang Related Activities include belonging to or participating in secret societies of any kind. Gangs are prohibited on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities. Clothing, pins, and symbols of such organizations are also prohibited. 20 Sexual harassment. Action Taken by Administration: 0 I Conference with Student 02 Conference with Parent 03 Conference with Student and Parent 04 Privileges Denied 05 Behavior Contract 06 DetentionH all Time:_. __ _ Room: ___ # of Days: __ 07 Student Will Make Up Time 08 Student Placed on Probation 09 Student Assignment Class (S.A.C.) 10 Home Suspension 11 Boys/Girls Club Suspension 12 Alternative School Suspension (K-6) 13 Bus Suspension 14 Saturday School 15 Recommended Expulsion 16 Other:_. _____ _ School# Student ID Teacher ID Date Referral Reason Action Parent Contacted Parent: Please sign this form and return it to the Principal's Office. Parents are encouraged to contact the school administrators. Signature of Administrator Signature of Student Signature of Parent Comments: ____________________________________ _ White copy - parent 1995-96 Canary copy - teacher/after principal action Pink copy - principal Goldenrod copy - teacher/when referring B-17 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT District Suspension Student's Name ------------------- Student ID# -------------- School ______________ Grade ___ _ Date ______________ _ Address of Parent or Guardian:------------------------------- Dear ____________ _ Your child has been involved in the following incident: _____________________ _ This letter is to infonn you that the following disciplinary action has been taken concerning your child. Beginning ___________ , your child will be assigned to the following program for ____ day(s): Boys/Girls Club Suspensions for students in grades seven through twelve will be served at the North Little Rock Boys/Girls Club located at 13th and Main Streets directly across the street from the Alternative School. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and dismiss at 3:30 p.m. Transportation to the Boys/Girls Club Suspension program is the family's responsibility. Elementary Alternative School Suspensions for students in grades Kindergarten through six will be served at: School: ____________ Location: _____________ _ Time: _________ . Transportation to the Alternative School suspension class is provided. See attached bus schedule. Saturday School Suspensions for students in grades four through twelve will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will dismiss at 12:00 noon. This assignment is effective only on the date shown above. Failure to attend Saturday School will result in further disciplinary action. See attached Saturday School information sheet. Student Assignment Class Suspensions/SAC classes for students in grades seven through twelve are located on each secondary school campus. The class will begin and dismiss within the school's normal bell schedule. Home suspensions will be served in the students' homes. If a suspension exceeds four (4) days (not counting today), then it will be reviewed, if a parent or guardian so requests, by the Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs. A copy of the policies of the Board of Education pertaining the suspensions and expulsions is available for examination at each school and at the Administrative Office . Parent: Please retain this copy for your records. lfyou have further questions, please contact the school at Principal Assistant Principal/ Administrative Assistant Whitec opy-Parentc opy Yellow copy-Studenct opy Pink copy-Officec opy Goldenrodc opy-StudentA ffairsO ffice 1995-96 B-16 GUIDELINFS FOR SATURDAY SCHOOL PURPOSE Saturday School is a disciplinary alternative to in-school detention hall and/ or suspension. Nonviolent student misconduct can be assigned remediation through the Saturday School program. Saturday School provides building administrators a means through which students can be disciplined without losing time in regular class. Failure to attend Saturday School as assigned will result in further disciplinary action that will likely be a more severe punishment. While Saturday School was implemented as a secondary disciplinary option, students in elementary grades 4-6 have occasionally been assigned if the program was a maturity-appropriate alternative for the student. LOCATION Saturday School will be located at the Argenta Alternative Learning Center, 13th and Main Streets. This location is centrally located to serve students from across the district. Transportation to Saturday School is the responsibility of the family. Central Arkansas Transit bus routes from throughout the city stop at 13th and Main Streets. TIMES/DA TES Saturday School will begin at 8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 12:00 p.m. Students will not be dismissed early and students must be in attendance for the full morning to receive credit for attending. Should Friday classes be dismissed due to inclement weather, Saturday School will not meet. The program functions best when parents are involved in maldng the Saturday School assignment. Parents should be asked to bring their children to Saturday School, accompany them into the building, and sign them in at the check-in area. A list of Saturday School dates for 1994-95 is attached. STAFF Depending upon each Saturday's expected enrollment, staff will be assigned to supervise the students. On most dates, two staff members will be assigned to supervise 30 students. The work-day for Saturday School staff will be from 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ASSIGNMENTO F STUDENTS Seating at Saturday School is limited to thirty (30) students. Anticipating past attendance patterns to continue in 1994-95, we will continue to assign 40 students each Saturday and expect approximately 30 students to attend. Because Saturday School will serve students from across the district, the following procedure will be used to assign students to Saturday School. - Call Doye Wasson at 771-8024 to reserve a seat. Be prepared to provide the following data, * student name and ID * home school * misconduct code from the disciplinary referral form If Doye is not available, Yolanda Platt (771-8022), Dana Chadwick (771-8023), or Esther Crawford (771-8021) can take the necessary information. - Each Monday, Doye will begin accepting assignments for the following Saturday. limit assignment to Saturday School to maximum of three Saturdays per semester for each student. - Each Monday, Doye will process attendance records and inform each school that assigned students to the program as to the student's success or failure in the previous Saturday's program. 1994-95 SATURDAY SCHOOL DATffi September 10, 17,24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 19 December 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14,21,28 February 4, 11, 18,25 March 4, 11 April 1,8, 15,22,29 May 6, 13,20,27 PURPOSE SATURDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Saturday School provides a means through which students can be disciplined without losing time in class. Non-violent misconduct can be assigned remediation through the Saturday School program. LOCATION Saturday School will be conducted at the Alternative School (formerly Argenta Elementary), 13th and Main Streets. This location is centrally located to serve students from across the city. TIMES/DATES Saturday School will begin at 8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 12:00 p.m. Should Friday classes be dismissed because of inclement weather, Saturday School will not meet. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS * The North Little Rock School District assumes no responsibility in providing transportation to Saturday School. Transportation to Saturday School is the responsibility of the student's family. * Parents are required to accompany students to Saturday School and sign them in. Parents will be asked to provide Saturday telephone numbers where they can be reached in case of emergency or a disciplinary problem at Saturday School. Parents will not be required to sign students out at 12:00 p.m.
however, students should be picked up no later than 12: 1 S p.m. so that the building can be cleared and secured. * On Saturday, use the building's west entrance at the corner of 13th and Maple Streets. * Students will be checked in beginning at 7:45 a.m. Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. will not be admitted. * At Saturday School, students will focus on homework and other assignments from their home school. Students without books and assignments will not be admitted to Saturday School. In addition to homework assignments, students will complete discipline response packets related to their misconduct at school. Response packets will be forwarded to the students' home schools for review. * Classroom rules used in Student Assignment Class (S.A.C.) will be followed in Saturday School. School Student's Name NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT DISCIPLINARY REFERRAL Date of Incident Grade Time Staff Description of Incident Regarding Referral: Signature of Staff Member Action(s) Previously Taken _ 01 Checked Student's Folder _ 02 Held Conference with Student _ 03 Held Conference with Parent _ 04 Held Conference with ParenV Student FOR OFFICE USE ONLY _ OS Consulted Counselor _ 06 Changed Student's Seat _ 07 Telephoned Parent _ 08 Classroom Detention _ 09 Elementary Recess Detention _ 1 O Sent Previous Report Home _ 11 Sent Behavior Document Home _ 12 Other: _______ _ REASONSF OR DISCIPLINARYA CTION: 01 Disregard for directions of teachers or administrators. 02 Disregard for directions of bus drivers, lunch aides, or other authorized school personnel. 03 Disruption and/or Interference with the normal and orderly conduct of school and school-sponsored acthlfties. 04 Behavior that ln110lvesIn decent and/or lrrmoral acts. OS Wagering or any fonn of gmnbllng. 06 Physical abuse or assault or threatened physical abuse to a school elll)loyee. 07 Physical abuse or assault or threatened physical abuse to another student or any other Individual. 08 Possession of a knife, razor, Ice pick, e,cploslve, pistol, rifle, shotgun, pelet gun, mace, tear gas, pepper spray, or any other object that can be considered a weapon or dangerous Instrument. 09 Using, offering for sale or selling alcoholic beverages or any narcotic drug as defined by Arkansas law or School Board policy. 10 Destruction of or the attelll)t to destroy school property. 11 Stealing or the attelll)t to steal school property or the property belonging to another indi\lidual. 1 2 Cheating or copying the wor1c of another student. 13 Failure to abide by attendance rules. 14 Use of profanity, wlgar language or obscene gestures. 1 S Cormilttfng extortion, coercion, blackmail or forcing another person to act through the use of force or threat of force. 1 6 Engaging In verbal abuses such as name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or using derogatory statements to other students, school persomel or other Individuals. 17 Hazing Includes any willful act done by a student, either Individually or with others, to another student for the purpose of subjecting the other student to Indignity, humliatlon, Intimidation, physical abuse or threats of abuse, social or other ostracism, shame or disgrace. 18 Gang Related Activities Include belonging to or participating In secret societies of any kind. Gangs are prohibited on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities and clothing, pins, and symbols of such organizations are also prohibited. 19 Sexual harassment. ACTION TAKEN BY ADMINISTRATION: 01 Conference with Student 02 Conference with Parent 03 Conference with Student and Parent 04 Pri\lileges Denied OS Behavior Contract 06 Detention Hall Time: _ _ Room: ___ #of Days: __ Scoool # Student() 07 Student WII Make Up Time 08 Student Placed on Probation 09 Student Assignment Class {S.A.C.) 1 0 Home Suspension 11 Boys/Girls Club Suspension 12 Alternative School Suspension {K-6) 13 Bus Suspension Teacher() Orte Referral Reason 14 Saturday School 1 S Recommended Expulsion 16 Other: _______ _ Action Parent Contacted --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parent: Please sign this form and return it to the Principal's Office. Parents are encouraged to contact the school administrators. Signature of Administrator Signature of Student Signature of Parent Comments: ____________________________________ _ white copy parent canay copy teacher/after principal action pink copy - principal goldenrod copy -teacher/when refening B-1 7 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT District Suspension Student's Name----------------- Student ID# _____ _ Schoo_l_ _____________ Grade_ __ Date _______ _ Address of Parent or Guardian: 1 -------------------- Dear _____________ ,- Your child has been involved in the following incident: This letter is to inform you that the following disciplinary action has been taken concerning your child. Beginning ________ , your child will be assigned to the following program for ___ day(s): Boys Club suspensions will be served at the North Little Rock Boys Club located at 13th and Main Streets directly across the street from the Alternative School. Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and dismiss at 3:30 p.m. Transportation to the Boys Club suspension program is the family's responsibility. Alternative School Suspension for students in grades Kindergarten through six will be served at Rose City Alternative School at 1 00 Earle Street. Transportation to the Alternative School suspension class is the family's responsibility. Saturday School will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will dismiss at 12:00 noon. The school is located in the Alternative School building at 1 3th and Main Streets. Tran~portation to Saturday School is the family's responsibility. This assignment is effective only on the date shown above. Failure to attend Saturday school will result in further disciplinary action. Student Assigrvnent Class (SAC) for 7th and 8th grades is located on each middle school campus. SAC for grades 9-1 2 is located in the Alternative School building at 1 3th and Main Streets. The class will begin and dismiss within the school's normal bell schedule. Transportation for high school students will be provided to and from their home campuses. Home suspensionsw ill be served in the student's home. If a suspension exceeds four (4) days (not counting today), then it will be reviewed, if a parent or guardian so requests, by the Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs. A copy of the policies of the Board of Education pertaining to suspensions and expulsions is available for examination at each school and at the Administrative Office. **************************************************************** Parent: Please retain this copy for your records. If you have further questions, please contact the school at _________ _ Principal Assistant Principal/ Administrative Assistant White copy~t copy Yelow copy-Student copy Plnlcc opy-Office Copy Goldenrod copy-Student Affairs Office B-16 N -..J 0 0 u.:., . ... n, n, ... '"ti 0 ti:, 0 X ' CX) -..J z 0 ...... ::,-- ...... n, -..J N 0 ' CX) -..J "' 0 -..J -..J 00 0 0 0 2003-2004 Student Handbook Committee Administrators Dana Chadwick, Administrative Director - Secondary Education Kaye Lowe, Supervisor of Elementary Schools Bill Bowers, Principal - Lakewood Middle School Pam Wilcox, Principal -Amboy Elementary School Kevin Danaher, Assistant Principal - East Campus High School Richard Woods, Assistant Principal- West Campus High School Teachers Bryan Duffie, Teacher - East Campus High School Brenda Butler, Teacher - West Campus High School Jennifer Kimbrell, Teacher - Crestwood Elementary School Amberly Runsick, Teacher- Pike View Elementary School Yolanda Ellis, Teacher-Boone Park Elementary School Shandria Gordon, Teacher - Rose City Middle School Parents RECEIVED Karen Williams, Parent - Lakewood Middle School Marty Borguss, Parent - Ridgeroad Middle School Student Larayna Gilmore, Student- West Campus High School MAR- t 2004 D OFF!/lCFf ESEGRTEl(nG,. . o., T "RINS An Equal Opportunity Employer www.n1rsd.k12.ar.u 4.3-COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS . Every parent, guardian, or other person having custody or charge of any,child age five (5) through seventeen (17) years on or before September 15 of that year who resides, as defined by Policy 4.1- RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS, within the District shall enroll and send the child to a District school with the following exceptions: 1. The child is enrolled in private or parochial school
2. The child is being home-schooled and the conditions of Policy 4.6- HOME SCHOOLING have been met
3. The child will not be age six (6) on or before September 15 of that particular school year and the parent, guardian, or other person having custody or charge of the child elects not to have him/her attend kindergarten. A kindergarten wavier form prescnbed by regulation of the Department of Education must be signed and on file with the District administrative office
4. The child has received a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the State Board of Education
5. The child is age sixteen (16) or above and is enrolled in a post-secondary vocational-technical institution, a community college, or a two-year or four-year institution ofhigher education
or 6. The child is age sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) and has met the requirements to enroll in an adult education program as defined by AC.A. 6-18-201 (b ). Legal Reference: AC.A. 6-18-201 Date Adopted: 9/24/91 Last Revised: STUDENTS 4.1-RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS SECTION 4 STUDENTS 4.2-ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.3-COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.4-STUDENT TRANSFERS 4.5-SCHOOL CHOICE 4.6-HOME SCHOOLING 4.7-ABSENCES 4.8-MAKE-UP WORK 4.9-TARDIES 4.10-CLOSED CAMPUS 4.11-EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY 4.12-STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS/EQUAL ACCESS 4.13-PRIVACY OF STUDENTS'RECORDS/DIRECTORY INFORMATION 4.13 FORM-OBJECTION TO PUBLICATION OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION 4.14-STUDENT PUBLICATIONS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE 4.15-CONTACT WITH STUDENTS WHILE AT SCHOOL 4.16-STUDENT VISITORS 4.17-STUDENT DISCIPLINE 4.18-PROHIBITED CONDUCT 4.19-CONDUCT TO AND FROM SCHOOL 4.20-DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL 4.21-STUDENT ASSAULT OR BATTERY 4.22-WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS 4.23-TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS 4.24-DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 4.25-STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING 4.26-GANGS AND GANG ACTIVITY 4.27-STUDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT 4.28-LASER POINTERS 4.28A-CELL PHONES AND COMMUNICATION DEVICES 4.29-COMPUTER USE POLICY 4.29 FORM-STUDENT INTERNET USE AGREEMENT 4.30-SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL 4.31-EXPULSION 4.32-SEARCH, SEIZURE, AND INTERROGATIONS 4.33-STUDENT VEHICLES 4.34-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND PARASITES 4.34A-HIV, AIDS 4.35-STUDENT MEDICATIONS 4.35 FORM-MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CONSENT FORM 4.36-STUDENT ILLNESS/ ACCIDENT 4.37-EMERGENCY DRILLS 4.38-PERMANENT RECORDS 4.39-CORPORAL PUNISHMENT 4.40-HOMELESS STUDENTS 4.41-PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OR SCREENINGS 4.41 FORM-OBJECTION TO PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OR SCREENINGS 4.42-STUDENT HANDBOOK 4.43-BULL YING 4.1-RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Definitions: "Reside" means to be physically present and to maintain a permanent place of abode for an average of no fewer than four (4) calendar days and nights per week for a primary purpose other than school attendance. "Resident" means a student whose parents, legal guardians, persons having legal, lawful control of the student under order of a court, or persons standing in loco parentis reside in the District. "Residential address" means the physical location where the student's parents, legal guardians, persons having legal, lawful control of the student under order of a court, or persons standing in loco parentis reside. A student may use the residential address of a legal guardian, person having legal, lawful control of the student under order of a court, or person standing in loco parentis only if the student resides at the same residential address and if the guardianship or other legal authority is not granted solely for educational needs or school attendance purposes. The schools of the District shall be open and free through the completion of the secondary program to all persons between the ages of five ( 5) and twenty one (21) years whose parents, legal guardians, or other persons having lawful control of the person under an order of a court reside within the District and to all persons between those ages who have been legally transferred to the District for educational purposes. Any person eighteen (18) years of age or older may establish a residence separate and apart from his or her parents or guardians for school attendance purposes. In order for a person under the age of eighteen (18) years to establish a residence for the purpose of attending the District's schools separate and apart from his or her parents, guardians, or other persons having lawful control of him or her under an order of a court, the person must actually reside in the District for a primary purpose other than that of school attendance. The children or wards of any person who is at least a half-time employee of this District but reside in another district are eligible to emoll in District schools. Legal References: AC.A 6-18-202 AC.A. 6-18-203 Date Adopted: 6/23/87 Last Revised: 4.2-ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS To enroll in a school in the District the child must be a resident of the District as defined in Policy 4.1-RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS or meet the criteria outlined in Policy 4.40--HOMELESS STUDENTS. Students may enter kindergarten if they will attain the age offive (5) on or before September 15 of the year in which they are seekingi nitial enrollmentA. ny studentw ho has been enrolledi n a state-accreditedo r state-approvedk indergartenp rogrami n anothers tate for at least sixty (60) days, who will become five (5) years old duringt he year in which he/shei s enrolledi n kindergartena, nd who meets the basicr esidency requirementf or school attendancem ay be enrolledi n kindergartenu pon writtenr equestt o the District Any child who will be six ( 6) years of age on or before October 1 of the school year of enrollment and who has not completeda state-ac,ereditekdi ndergartenp rograms hallb e evaluatedb y the Districta nd may be placedi n the first grade if the resultso f the evaluationju stifyp lacementi n the first grade and the child's parent or legal guardian agrees with placement in the first grade
otherwise the child shall be placed in kindergarten. Any child may enter first grade in a District school if the child will attain the age of six ( 6) years on or before October 1 of the school year in which the child is seeking enrollment and the child has successfully completeda kindergartenp rogrami n a publics chooli n Arkansas. Any childw ho has been enrolledi n the first gradei n a state-accreditedo r state-approvede lementarys chool in another state for a period of at least sixty (60) days, who will become age six (6) years during the school year in which he/she is enrolledi n grade one (1) , and who meets the basic residencyr equirementsf or schoola ttendancei n Arkansasm ay be enrolledi n the first gradeu pon requesti n writingb y a parent or guardian Students who move into the District from an accredited school shall be assigned to the same grade as they were attendingi n their previous school( mid-yeart ransfers)o r as they would have been assignedi n their previouss chool.H ome-schooleds tudentss hallb e evaluatedb y the Districtt o detenninet heir appropriate grade placement. Prior to the child's admission to a District school: 1. The parent,g uardian,o r other responsiblep erson shallf urnisht he child's social securityn umber,o r if they request, the district will assign the child a nine (9) digit number designated by the department of education. 2. The parent,g uardian,o r other responsiblep erson shallp rovidet he districtw ith one (1) of the following documents indicating the child's age: a A. birth certificate
b. A statement by the local registrar or a county recorder certifying the child's date of birth
c. An attested baptismal certificate
d. A passport
e. An affidavit of the date and place ofbirth by the child's parent or guardian
Previous school records
or g. U.S military I..D. 3. The parent, guardian,o r other responsiblep erson shalli ndicateo n schoolr egistrationf ormsw hether the child has been expelled from school in any other school district or is a party to an expulsion proceeding. 4. The child shallb e age appropriatelyim munized,i rrespectiveo f grade,w ith at least three doseso f Diphtheria//TetanuAs/c ellularP ertussis( DTaP),D iphtheria/Tetanus/Pertuss(iDs TP), Diphtheria/Tetanu(sD T pediatric),o r Tetanus/Diphtheri(aT d Adult),a t least three doses of polio vaccine
t wo doses ofRubeola (measles)v accine,o ne dose of Rubella (Germanm easles)v accinea nd one dose of Mumps vaccine. Additionallya, n appropriates erieso f HepatitisB vaccinea nd one dose ofV aricella( c hickenpox)v accine are requiredf or studentse nteringK indergarten.A n appropriate series of Hepatitis B is required for Transfer students (students not in your school district last school year) and students entering the seventh grade. Legal References: AC.A. 6-18-201 (c) AC.A 6-18-207 AC.A 6-18-208 AC.A. 6-18-702 AC.A. 6-15-504 (f) Date Adopted: 9/26/95 Last Revised: 4.4---STUDENT TRANSFERS The North Little Rock School District shall review and accept or reject requests for transfers, both into and out of the District, on a case by case basis. Any student transferring from a school accredited by the Department of Education to a school in the District shall be placed into the same grade the student would have been in had the student remained at the former school. Any student transferring from home school or a school that is not accredited by the Department of Education to a District school shall be evaluated by District staff to determine the student's appropriate grade placement. The Board of Education reserves the right, after a hearing before the Board, not to allow any person who has been expelled from another district to emoll as a student until the time of the person's expulsion has expired. The responsibility for transportation of any nomesident student admitted to a school in this District shall be borne by the student or the student's parents. The District and the resident district may enter into a written agreement with the student or student's parents to provide transportation to or from the District, or both. Legal References: AC.A. 6-18-316 AC.A. 6-18-510 AC.A. 6-15-504 (f) State Board of Education Standards of Accreditation VII (E) (l) Date Adopted: 6/30/87 Last Revised: 4.5-SCHOOL CHOICE The North Little Rock Board will consider all applications for School Choice postmarked not later than the July I preceding the fall semester the applicant would begin school in the District. The Board shall notify the parent or guardian and the student's resident district in writing of the Board's decision to accept or reject the application within thirty (30) days of its receipt of the application. The District shall advertisei n appropriatep 1inta nd broadcastm edia to inform students and parents in adjoining districts of the range of possible openings available under the School Choice Program. The public pronouncements shall state the application deadline and the requirements and procedure for participation in the progran1. Such pronouncements shall be made in the spring, but in no case later than June first. When considering applications, priority will be given to applications from siblings or stepsiblings residing in the same residence or household of students already attending the District through school choice. The District may reject a nonresident's application for admission if its acceptance would necessitate the addition of staff or classrooms
exceed the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or school building
or cause the District to provide educational services not currently provided in the affected school. The District shall reject applications that would cause it to be out of compliance witl1 applicable laws and regulations regarding desegregation. Letters of rejection shall state the reason(s) for the rejection. The Board of Directors reserves the right, after a hearing before the Board, not to allow any person who is currently under expulsion from another district to enroll in a District school. Students admitted under this policy shall be entitled to continued enrollment until they graduate or are not longer eligible for enrollment in the District's schools. Legal References: AC.A. 6-18-206 AC.A. 6-18-510 Date Adopted: 4.6-HOJYIE SCHOOLING Parents or legal guardians desiring to provide a home school for their children must give written notice to the Superintendent of their intent to do so and sign a waiver acknowledging that the State of Arkansas is not liable for the education of their children during the time the parents choose to home school. Notice shall be given: 1. At the beginning of each school year, but no later than August 15
2. By December 15 for parents who decide to start home schooling at the beginning of the spring semester
or 3. Fourteen (14) calendar days prior to withdrawing the child (provided the student is not currently under disciplinary action for violation of any written school policy, including, but not limited to, excessive tmexcused absences) and at the beginning of each school year thereafter. The parents or legal guardians shall deliverw ritten notice in person to the Superintendentt he :firstt ime such notice is given and the notice must include: 1. The name, date of birth, grade level, and the name and address of the school last attended, if any
2. The location of the home school
3. The basic core curriculum to be offered
4. The proposed schedule of instruction
and 5. The qualifications of the parent-teacher. To aid the District in providing a free and appropriate public education to students in need of special education services, the parents or legal guardians home-schooling their children shall provide information which might indicate the need for special education services. Legal References: AC.A 6-15-503 AC.A 6-41-206 Date Adopted: 6/23/87 Last Revised: 4.7-ABSENCES The Board believes that the fundamental right to attend public school places upon the student the accompanying responsibility to be regular in attendance. Regular attendance can be assumed to be essential for a student's successful progress in the instructional program. Students who are absent during all or part of a school day shall not participate in any school activity on that day or night unless permission is granted through the principal's office. Excused Absences Excused absences are those where a student was on official school business or when the absence was due to one of the following reasons and the student brings a written statement upon his/her return to school from the parent or legal guardian stating the date of the absence and such reason: 1. Illness or when attendance could jeopardize the health of other students
2. Death or serious illness in the immediate family
3. Other family situations which have received prior approval by the principal
4. Observance of recognized holidays observed by his/her faith
or 5. Attendance at a medical appointment or an appointment with a government agency. Unexcused Absences Absences not defined above or not having an accompanying note from the parent or legal guardian shall be considered unexcused absences. Make-up work for credit will not be allowed for unexcused absences. The Board does not recognize "skip days" or other similar days when students willfully miss school. Such absences shall be unexcused and no make-up work shall be allowed. Days missed due to expulsion or out-of-school suspension shall be unexcused absences. 1. PreK - 5-A student is not permitted more than six (6) unexcused absences during each semester. When a student has accumulated three (3) unexcused absences in a semester, the parent or guardian will be notified. When a student has accumulated more than six (6) unexcused absences in a semester, the school will notify the prosecuting authority and the parent or guardian will be subject to a civil penalty. When a student accumulates a total of twelve (12) absences, ( counting both excused and unexcused), the parent or guardian will be contacted for a conference concerning the student's work. 2. Grades 6- 8-A student who accumulates six (6) unexcused absences in a course during a semester shall not receive credit for that course. The principal may grant exceptions after consultation with teachers, counselors, and others who have knowledge of the circumstances. School principals shall notify parents or guardians when the student's unexcused absences total three (3). Notification shall be made by telephone ( on the same day) or by mail ( on the following day). Schools shall notify the prosecuting attorney's office when students unexcused absences exceed six (6). The prosecuting attorney can recommend that courts impose civil penalties on parents not to exceed $500 plus court costs and other fees assessed by the court. 3. Grades 9- 12-A student who accumulates four (4) unexcused absences in a course during a semester shall not receive credit for that course. The principal may grant exceptions after consultation with teachers, counselors, and others who have knowledge of the circumstances. School principals shall notify parents or guardians when the student's unexcused absences total two (2). Notification shall be made by telephone ( on the same day) or by mail ( on the following day). Schools shall notify the prosecuting attorney's office when students unexcused absences exceed four (4). The prosecuting attorney can recommend that courts impose civil penalties on parents not to exceed $500 plus court costs and other fees assessed by the court. Students who attend in-school suspensions shall not be counted absent on those days. The District shall notify the Department of Finance and Administration whenever a student fourteen (14) years of age or older is no longer in school. The Department of Finance and Administration is required to suspend the former student's operator's license unless he/she meets certain requirements specified in the code. Applicants for an instruction permit or for a driver's license by persons less than eighteen (18) years of age on October 1 of any year are required to provide proof of a high school diploma or enrollment and regular attendance in an adult education program or a public, private, or parochial school prior to receiving an instruction permit. To be issued a driver's license, a student enrolled in school shall present proof of a "C" average for the previous semester or similar equivalent grading period for which grades are reported as part of the student's permanent record. The North Little Rock School District has entered into a cooperative agreement with law enforcement officials to implement an Operation Stay in School Program. The North Little Rock Police Department will detain and question school-age children who are not in school on days and hours that the North Little Rock Schools are in session. Students who are found off school grounds without permission from the school will be transported to school and parents will be contacted. Absences for school business (athletics, college days, club activities, student performances, etc.) shall not be considered an absence from school. A student shall be allowed a maximum of six ( 6) absences per year in any one class. A student who has failed a course the previous nine weeks will not be allowed to miss that class for school business. The principal may grant exceptions after consultation with teachers, counselors, and others who have knowledge of the circumstances. Legal References: A.C.A. 6-18-209 A.C.A. 6-18-220 AC.A 6-18-222 A.CA 27-16-701 Date Adopted: 2/27/96 Date Revised: 4.8-MAKE-UP WORK A student who misses school due to an "excused absence" or for school business as outlines in Policy 4.7-ABSENCES shall be afforded the opportunity to submit make-up work. Following the absence, the teacher and student shall make arrangements for completion of the assignments. In order to receive credit, all work must be completed within the prescribed time. A student who misses school due to an "unexcused absence" shall not be afforded an opportunity to submit make-up work for credit. Date Adopted: 12/19/95 Last Revised: 4.9-TARDIES Promp1nesst o class is necessaryi n order to maximizel earningo pportunitiesf or all students.S tudentsa re therefore expected to be in class and ready for instruction at the appointed time. Principals shall implement suitable disciplinep rocedurest o encouragep romp1nessin class attendance. Date Adopted: 6/23/87 Last Revised: 4.10---CLOSED CAMPUS All schools in the District operate closed campuses. Students are required to stay on campus from their arrival until dismissal at the end of the regular school day. Students may be given permission to leave the campus by a school official and must sign out in the office upon their departure. All schools provide hot, well-balanced school lunches. Generally, students are expected to eat lunch at school. With written parental permission, a student who lives within five blocks of the school may go home for lunch. Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: 4.11-EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY No student in the North Little Rock School District shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disabilityb e excludedf rom participationi n, or deniedt he benefitso f, or subjectedt o discriminationu nder any educationalp rogramo r activitys ponsoredb y the District. Date Adopted: 9/22/92 Last Revised: 4.12-STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS/EQUAL ACCESS N oncurriculum-relateds econdarys chool student organizationsw ishingt o conductm eetings on school premises duringn oninstructionalt ime shall not be denied equal access on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the speech at such meetings. Such meetings must meet the following criteria. 1. The meeting is to be voltmtary and student initiated
2. There is no sponsorship of the meeting by the school, the government, or its agents or employees
3. The meeting must occur during noninstructionatli me
4. Employees or agents of the school are present at religious meetings only in a nonparticipatory capacity
5. The meeting does not materially and substantially interfere with the orderly conduct of educational activities within the school
and 6. Nonschool persons may not direct, conduct, control, or regularly attend activities of student groups. All meetings held on school premisesm ust be scheduled and approvedb y the p1incipal.T he school, its agents, and employees retain the authority to maintain order and discipline, to protect the well being of students and faculty, and to assure that attendance of students at meetings is voluntary. Fraternities, sororities, and secret societies are forbidden in the District's schools. Membership to student organizations shall not be by a vote of the organization's members, nor be restricted by the student's race, religion, sex, national origin, or other arbitrary criteria. Legal References: AC.A. 6-21-204 20 U.S.C. 4071 Equal Access Act Board of Education of the Westside Community Schools v. Mergens, 496 U.S. 226 (1990) AC.A. 6-18-601 et seq. Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: 4.13 FORM-OBJECTION TO PUBLICATION OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION (Not to be filed if the parent/student has no objection) I, the undersigned, being a parent of a student, or a student eighteen (18) years of age or older, hereby note my objection to the disclosure or publication by the North Little Rock School District of directory info1mation,a s defined in Policy 4.13-PRIV ACY OF STIJDENT'S RECORDS, concerningt he student named below. Directory information includes, but is not limited to, a student's name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, classes, placement on the honor roll (or receipt of other types of honors), as well as his/her participation in school clubs and extracurricular activities, among others. I understandt hat the paiticipationb y the below-nameds tudent in any interscholastica ctivity,i ncluding athletics and school clubs, may make the publication of some directory infonnation unavoidable, and the publication of such information in other forms, such as telephone directories, church directories, etc., is not within the control of the District. I understand that this form must be filed with the office of the appropriate building principal within ten ( I 0) school days from the beginning of the current school year in order for the District to be bound by this objection. Failure to file this form within that time is a specific grant of permission to publish such information. Name of student (Printed) Signature of parent ( or student, if 18 or older) Date form was filed (To be filled in by office personnel) 4.13---PRIVA CY OF STUDENTS'R ECORDS/D IRECTORYI NFORMATION All students' educational records are available for inspection and copying by the parents of any student who is under the age of eighteen (18). At the age of eighteen (18), the right to inspect and copy a student's records transfers to the student. For purposes of this policy, the North Little Rock School District does not distinguish between a custodial and noncustodial parent with respect to gaining access to a student's records. The fact of a person's status as parent or guardian, alone, enables that parent or guardian to review and copy his child's records. If there exists a court order which directs that a parent not have access to a student or his records, the parent or guardian must present a file-marked copy of such order to the building principal and the Superintendent. The school will make good-faith efforts to act in accordance with such court order, but the failure to do so does not impose legal liability upon the school. The actual responsibility for enforcement of such court orders rests with the parents or guardians, their attorneys and the court which issued the order. A parent or guardian does not have the right to remove any material from a student's records, but such parent or guardian may challenge the accuracy of a record. The right to challenge the accuracy of a record does not include the right to dispute a grade, which must be done only through the appropriate teacher and/or administrator,t he decisiono f whom is final. A challenget o the accuracyo f material contained in a student file must be initiated with the building principal, with an appeal available to the Superintendent or his designee. Any appeal above that level will be to an independent hearing officer and must be consistent with the purposes of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Unless the parent or guardian of a student ( or student, if above the age of eighteen [18]) objects, directory information about a student may be made available to the public, military recruiters, post secondary educational institutions, prospective employers of those students, as well as school publications such as annual yearbooks and graduation announcements. "Directory information" includes, but is not limited to, a student's name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, classes in which he/she is enrolled, his/her placement on the honor roll ( or the receipt of other types of honors), as well as his/her participation in school clubs and extracurricular activities, among others. If the student participates in inherently public activities (for example, basketball,f ootball,o r other interscholastica ctivities),t he publicationo f such informationw ill be beyond the control of the District. A student's name when associated with their physical address, e-mail address, telephone number, or photograph will only be displayed on the District or school's web page after receiving the written permission of the student's parent or student if over the age of 18. The form for objecting to making directory information available is located in the back of the student handbook and must be completed and signed by the parent or age-eligible student and filed with the building principal' s office no later than ten (10) school days after the beginning of each school year. Failure to file an objection by that time is considered a specific grant of permission. Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1232g 20 U.S.C. 7908 (NCLB Section 9528) 34 CFR99.3 Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: 4.14-STUDENT PUBLICATIONS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE Student Publications All publications that are supported financially by the school or by use of school facilities, or are produced in conjunctionw ith a class shall be considereds chool-sponsoredp ublications. School publications do not provide a forum for public expression. Such publications, as well as the content of student expression in school-sponsored activities, shall be subject to the editorial control of the District's administration whose actions shall be reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns and adhere to the following limitations: 1. Advertising may be accepted for publications that does not condone or promote products that are inappropriate for the age and maturity of the audience or that endorse such things as tobacco, alcohol, or drugs
2. Publications may be regulated to prohibit writings which are, in the opinion of the appropriate teacher and/or administrator,t mgrarnmatical,p oorly written, inadequatelyr esearched,b iased or prejudiced, vulgar or profane, or unsuitable for immature audiences
3. Publications may be regulated to refuse to publish material which might reasonably be perceived to advocate dtug or alcohol use, irresponsible sex, or conduct otherwise inconsistent with the shared values of a civilized social order, or to associate the school with any position other than neutrality on matters of political controversy
and 4. Prohibited publications include: a. Those that are obscene as to minors
b. Those that are libelous or slanderous, including material containing defamatory falsehoods about public figures or governmental officials, which are made with knowledge of their falsity or reckless disregard of the truth
c. Those that constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy as defined by state law, d. Publications that suggest or urge the commission of unlawful acts on the school premises
e. Publications which suggest or urge the violation oflawful school regulations
f Hate literature that scurrilously attacks ethnic, religious, or racial groups. Student Publications on School Web Pages Student publications displayed on school web pages shall follow the same guidelines as listed. In addition, these publications shall: 1. Not contain any non-educational advertisements
2. Not contain any personally identifying information, as defined by "Directory Information" in Policy 4 .13-PRN ACY OF STIJDENT RECORDS, without the written permission of the parent of the student or the student if over eighteen (18)
and 3. State that the views expressed are not necessarily those of the School Board or the employees of the District. Nonschool Publications The Superintendent shall review nonschool publications prior to their distribution and will bar from distribution those materials that are obscene, libelous, pervasively indecent, or advertise unlawful products or services. Material may also be barred from distribution if there is evidence that reasonably supports a forecast that disruption will likely result from the distribution. Distribution of Literature The school principal or designee shall establish reasonable regulations governing the time, place, and manner of student distribution of literature. The regulations shall: 1. Be narrowly drawn to promote orderly administration of school activities by preventing disruption and may not be designed to stifle expression
2. Be uniformly applied to all forms ofliterature
3. Allow no interference with classes or school activities
4. Specify times and places where distribution may and may not occur
and 5. Not inhibit a person's right to accept or reject any literature distributed in accordance with the regulations. The Superintendent, along with the student publications advisors, shall develop administrative regulations for the implementation of this policy. The regulations shall include definitions of tenns and timelines for the review of materials. Legal References: AC.A. 6-18-1202, 1203, & 1204 Tinkerv. Des Moines ISD, 393 U.S. 503 (1969) Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986) Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988) Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: 4.15--CONTACT WITII STUDENTS WHILE AT SCHOOL Parents wishing to visit their children during the school day shall register first with the office. If there is any question concerning the legal custody of the student, the parent shall present documentation to the principal or his/her designee establishing the parent's custody of the student or legal right of visitation. It shall be the responsibility of the custodial parent to make any visitation restrictions regarding the noncustodial parent known to the principal by presenting a copy of a file-marked court order. Estranged parents may visit their child during school hours with the consent of the custodial parent. Questioning of students by non-school personnel shall be granted only with a court order directing such questioning, with permission of the parents of a student ( or the student if above eighteen [18] years of age), or in response to a subpoena or arrest warrant. If the District makes a report to any law enforcement agency concerning student misconduct or if access to a student is granted to a law enforcement agency due to a court order, the principal or the principal's designee shall make a good faith effort to contact the student's parent, legal guardian, or other person having lawful control by court order, or person acting in loco parentis on student enrollment forms. Principals must release a student to either a police officer who presents a subpoena for the student, or a warrant for arrest, or to an agent of the social services with a court order signed by a judge. Upon release of the student, the principal or designee shall give the student's parent, legal guardian, or other person having lawful control by court order, or person acting in loco parentis notice that the student has been taken into custody by law enforcement personnel or a social services agency. If the principal or designee is unable to reach the parent, he or she shall make a reasonable, good faith effort to get a message to the parent to call the principal or designee, and leave both a day and an after hours telephone number. Legal Reference: A. C.A. 6-18-51 Date Adopted: 9/26/95 Last Revised: 4.16-STUDENT VISITORS Student visitors in the classroom can be disruptive to the educational process. Student visitation is strongly discouraged. Any visitation to the classroom shall be allowed only with the permission of the school principal. Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: ) 4.17-STUDENT DISCIPLINE The North Little Rock School DistrictB oard of Educationh as a responsibilityt o protect the health, safety, and welfare of the District's students and employees. To help maintain a safe environment conducive to high student achievement, the Board establishes policies necessary to regulate student behavior to promote an orderly school environment that is respectful of the rights of others and ensures the uniform enforcement of student discipline. Students are responsible for their conduct that occurs: at any time on the school grounds
off school grounds at a school sponsored function, activity, or event
going to and from school or a school activity. The District's administrators may also take disciplinary action against a student for off-campus conduct occurring at any time that would have a detrimental impact on school discipline, the educational environment, or the welfare of the students and/or staff. A student who has committed a criminal act while off campus and whose presence on campus could cause a substantial disruption to school or endanger the welfare of other students or staff is subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Such acts could include, but are not limited to a felony or an act that would be considered a felony if committed by an adult, an assault or battery, drug law violations, or sexual misconduct of a serious nature. Any disciplinary action pursued by the District shall be in accordance with the student's appropriate due process rights. The District's personnel policies committee shall review the student discipline policies annually and may recommend changes in the policies to the North Little Rock School District School Board. The Board shall approve any changes to student discipline policies. The District's student discipline policies, printed in the student handbooks, shall be distributed to each student during the first week of school each year and to new students upon their enrollment. Each student's parent or legal guardian shall sign and return to the school the acknowledgement form in the back of the handbook documenting that they have received the policies. It is required by law that the principal or the person in charge report to the police any incidents where a person has committed or threatened to commit an act of violence or any crime involving a deadly weapon on school property or while under school supervision. Legal Reference: AC.A 6-18-502 AC.A 6-17-113 Date Adopted: Last Revised: 4.18-PROHIBITED CONDUCT Students and staff require a safe and orderly learning environment that is conducive to high student achievement. Certain student behaviors are unacceptable in such an environment and are hereby prohibited by the Board. Prohibited behaviors include, but shall not be limited to the following. 1. Disrespect for school employees and failing to comply with their reasonable directions or otherwise demonstrating insubordination
2. Disruptive behavior that interferes with orderly school operations
3. Willfully and intentionally assaulting or threatening to assault or physically abusing any student or school employee
4. Possession of any weapon that can reasonably be considered capable of causing bodily harm to another individual
S. Possession or use of tobacco in any form on any property owned or leased by any public school
6. Willfully or intentionally damaging, destroying, or stealing school property
7. Possession of any paging device, beeper, or similar electronic communication device on the school campus during normal school hours unless specifically exempted by the administration for healih or other compelling reasons
8. Possession, selling, distributing, or being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, any illegal drug, or the inappropriate use or sharing of prescription or over the counter drugs, or other intoxicants, or anything represented to be a drug
9. Inappropriate public displays of affection
10. Cheating, copying, or claiming another person's work to be his/her own
11. Gambling
12. Inappropriate student dress
13. Use of vulgar, profane, or obscene language or gestures
14. Truancy
15. Excessive tardiness
16. Engaging in behavior designed to taunt, degrade, or ridicule another person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or disability
17. Hazing or aiding in the hazing of another student
18. Gangs or gang-related activities, including belonging to secret societies of any kind, are forbidden on school property. Gang insignias, clothing, "throwing sign " or other gestures associated with gangs are prohibited
19. Sexual harassment
and 20. Bullying. The Board directs each school in the District to develop implementation regulations for prohibited student conduct consistent with applicable Board policy, State and Federal laws, and judicial decisions. Legal References: AC.A. 6-18-502 AC.A. 6-15-1005 AC.A 6-21-609 AC.A. 6-18-506 AC.A. 6-18-222 AC.A. 6-5-201 Act 681 of 2003 Cross-References: Prohibited Conduct #I-Policy# 3.17 Prohibited Conduct #2- Policy# 4 .20 Prohibited Conduct #3-Policy # 4.21, 4.26 Prohibited Conduct #4- Policy# 4.22 Prohibited Conduct #5- Policy# 4.23 Prohibited Conduct #8- Policy# 4.24 Prohibited Conduct #12- Policy# 4.25 Prohibited Conduct #14-Policy # 4.7 Prohibited Conduct# 15- Policy# 4.9 Prohibited Conduct# 18- Policy# 4 .26 Prohibited Conduct #19- Policy# 4.27 Prohibited Conduct #20-Policy #4.21A Date Adopted: 12/19/95 Last Revised: 4.19-CONDUCT TO AND FROM SCHOOL Students are subject to the same rules of conduct while traveling to and from school as they are while on school grounds. Appropriate disciplinary actions may be taken against commuting students who violate student code of conduct rules. The preceding paragraph also applies to student conduct while on school buses. The driver of a school bus shall not operate the school bus until every passenger is seated. Disciplinary measures for problems related to bus behavior shall include suspension or expulsion from school, or suspending or terminating the student's transportationp rivileges.T ransportings tudentst o and from school who have lost their transportationp rivilegess hallb ecome the responsibilityo f the student's parent or legal guardian. Legal Reference: A. C.A. 6-19-119 (b) Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: 4.20-DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL No students hall by the use of violence,f orce,n oise,c oercion,t hreat,i ntimidationf, ear,p assive resistanceo, r any other conduct,i ntentionallyc auset he disruptiono f any lawfulm ission,p rocess,o r functiono f the school,o r engagei n any such conductf or the purposeo f causingd isruptiono r obstruction of any lawful mission, process, or function. Nor shall any student encourage any other student to engage in such activities. Disorderlya ctivitiesb y any studento r group of studentst hat adverselya ffectt he school's orderly educationale nvironments hall not be tolerateda t any time of schoolg rounds.T eachersm ay remove from class and send to the office of the principal or principal's designee a student whose behavior is so unruly, disruptiveo, r abusivet hat it seriouslyi nterferesw ith the teacher's abilityt o teach the students,t he class, or with the ability of the student's classmates to learn. Students who refuse to leave the classroom voluntarilyw ill be escortedf rom the classroomb y the schoola dministration. Legal Reference: AC.A. 6-18-511 Date Adopted: 9/26/95 Last Revised: 4.21-STUDENT ASSAULT OR BATTERY A student shall not threaten, physically abuse, or attempt to physically abuse, or behave in such a way as to be perceived to threaten bodily harm to any other person (student, school employee, or school visitor). Any gestures, vulgar, abusive or insulting language, taunting, threatening, harassing, or intimidating remarks by a student toward another person that threatens their well-being is strictly forbidden. This includes, but is not limited to, fighting, racial, ethnic, religious, or sexual slurs. Furthermore, it is unlawful, during regular school hours, and in a place where a public school employee is required to be in the course of his/her duties, for any person to address a public school employee using language which, in its common understanding, is calculated to: a) cause a breach of the peace
b) materiallya nd substantiallyi nterferew ith the operationo f the school
c ) arouse the person to whom it is addressed to anger, to the extent likely to cause imminent retaliation. Students guilty of such an offense may be subject to legal proceedings in addition to student disciplinary measures. Legal Reference: AC.A 6-17-106 (a) Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: 4.22-WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS No student shall possess a weapon, display what appears to be a weapon, or threaten to use a weapon while in school, on or about school property, before or after school, in attendance at school or any school sponsored activity, en route to or from school or any school sponsored activity, off the school grounds at any school bus stop, or at any school sponsored activity or event. A weapon is defined as any knife, gun, pistol, revolver, shotgmi, BB gun, rifle, pellet gmi, razor, ice pick, dirk, box cutter, numchucks, pepper spray or other noxious spray, explosive, or any other instrument or substance capable of causing bodily harm. Possession means having a weapon, as defined in this policy, on the student's body or in an area under his/her control. If, prior to any questioning or search by any school personnel, a student discovers that he/she has accidentally brought a weapon to school including a weapon that is in a vehicle on school grounds, and the student informs the principal or a staff person immediately, the student will not be considered to be in possession of a weapon. The weapon shall be confiscated and held in the office until such time as the student's parent/legal guardian shall pick up the weapon from the school's office. Repeated offenses are unacceptable and shall be grounds for disciplinary action against the student as otherwise provided for in this policy. Students found to be in possession on the school campus of a firearm shall be recommended for expulsion for a period of not less than one year. The School Board shall have the discretion to modify such expulsion recommendation for a student on a case-by-case basis. Parents or legal guardians of students expelled under this policy shall be given a copy of the current laws regarding the possibility of parental responsibility for allowing a child to possess a weapon on school property. Parents or legal guardians shall sign a statement acknowledging that they have read and understand said laws prior to readmitting the student. Parents or legal guardians of a student enrolling from another school after the expiration of an expulsion period for a weapons policy violation shall also be given a copy of the current laws regarding the possibility of parental responsibility for allowing a child to possess a weapon on school property. The parents or legal guardians shall sign a statement acknowledging that they have read and understand said laws prior to the student being enrolled in school. A report will be given to the North Little Rock Police Department and criminal charges may be filed following an investigation. Legal References: A.CA 6-18-502 (c) (2)(A)(B) AC.A. 6-18-507 (e) (1)(2) A.C.A.6-17-113 20 uses 8921 Date Adopted: 9/26/95 Last Revised: 4.23-TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS Smoking or use of tobacco or products containing tobacco in any form (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and snuff) in or on any property owned or leased by a District school, including school buses, is prohibited. Students who violate this policy may be subject to legal proceedingsi n additiont o studentd isciplinarym easures. Legal Reference: AC.A. 6-21-609 Date Adopted: 7 /24/90 Last Revised: 4.24-DRUGS AND ALCOHOL The North Little Rock School District recognizes that student alcohol and other drug use is illegal and harmful and can seriously impair capacity to learn and to function effectively in our schools Therefore, the North Little Rock School District prohibits the possession, use, distribution or sale of such substances. Further, the North Little Rock School District supports a comprehensive program approach which includes, prevention, early identification/referral, intervention, and support/after-care to prevent or disrupt the use of alcohol and other drugs. The services of a certified drug/alcohol counselor are available at no cost to District students and parents. This policy applies to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school or at a school-sponsored activity (including any student who has left the campus for any reason and who returns to the campus), or whose conduct at any time or in any place interferes with or obstructs the mission or operation of the school district. It shall be a violation of policy for any student: 1. To sell, supply or give, or attempt to sell, supply, or give to any person any of the substances listed in this policy or what the student represents or believes to be any substance listed in this policy. Sell includes the following: Having more than one ounce or any amount packaged in separate bags/containers of any substance listed in this policy or what the student represents or believes to be any substance listed in this policy. 2. To posses, procure or purchase, to attempt to possess, procure or purchase, to be under the influence of (legal intoxication not required), or to use or consume or attempt to use or consume, the substances listed in this policy or what is represented to the student to be any of the substances listed in this policy or what the student believes to be any of the substances listed in this pol icy. Prohibited substances shall include, but not be limited to: alcohol or any alcoholic beverage
marijuana
any narcotic drug
any hallucinogen
any stimulant
any depressant
any other controlled (illegal) substance
any substance, legal or illegal, that alters the student's ability to act, think, or respond
any other substance that the student represents or believes to be any substance prohibited by this policy
or any substance manufactured to look like a substance prohibited by this policy. Any student engaging in any of the activities with any of the prohibited substances listed above shall be subject to the following penalties: A. Use or possession of any substance prohibited by this policy or what the student represents or believes to be any substance prohibited by this policy. 1. First violation: The student shall be suspended to the Argenta In School Suspension Class (ASA() for a minimum of ten (10) school days. The police may be called. Proof of professional help is required when the student returns to school, and a parental conference is required prior to readmission. 2. Second violation: The student shalt be expelled for the remainder of the school year. B. Selling or buying on school property any substance prohibited by this policy or what the student represents or believes to be any substance prohibited by this policy. 1. The police will be summoned. 2. The student will be expelled for the remainder of the school year. Any student suspended or expelled in accordance with this policy shall be required to seek professional counseling prior to readmission to school. The student must receive full counseling through District approved professional counseling services at his/her own expense. Upon readmission, continued enrollment shalt be contingent upon completion of the alcohol/ drug counseling program. Failure to complete the alcohol/drug counseling may be grounds for expulsion. Page 2 of 2 4.25---STUDENTD RESSA ND GROOMlNG The North Little Rock Board of Education recognizes that dress can be a matter of personal taste and preference. At the same time, the Districth as a responsibilityt o promotea n environmentc onducivet o student learning. This requires limitations to student dress and grooming that could be disruptive to the educational process because they are immodest, disruptive, unsanitary, unsafe, could cause property damage, or are offensive to common standards of decency. The Superintendent shall establish student dress codes for the District's schools that are consistent with the above criteria and are included in the student handbook. Date Adopted: 9/26/95 Last Revised: 4.26-GANGS AND GANG ACTIVITY The Board is committed to ensuring a safe school environment conducive to promoting a learning environment where students and staff can excel. An orderly environment cannot exist where unlawful acts occur causing fear, intimidation, or physical harm to students or school staff. Gangs and their activitiesc reate such an a1mospherea nd shall not be allowed on school groundso r at school functions. The following actions are prohibited by students on school property or at school functions: I. Wearing or possessing any clothing, bandanas,jewelry, symbol, or other sign associated with membership in, or representative of, any gang
2. Engaging in any verbal or nonverbal act such as throwing signs, gestures, or handshakes representative of membership in any gang
3. Recruiting, soliciting, or encouraging any person through duress or intimidation to become or remain a member of any gang
and/or 4. Extorting payment from any individual in return for protection from harm from any gang. Students found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Students arrested for gang related activities occurring off school grounds shall be subject to the same disciplinary actions as if they had occurred on school grounds. Date Adopted: 4.27-STUDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT The North Little Rock School District is committed to having an academic environment in which all students are treated with respect and dignity. Student achievement is best attained in an atmosphere of equal educationalo pportunityt hat is free of discriminationS. exualh arassmenti s a form of discrimination that undermines the integrity of the educational environment and will not be tolerated. Believing that prevention is the best policy, the District will periodically inform students and employees about the nature of sexual harassment, the procedures for registering a complaint, and the possible redress that is available. The information will stress that the District does not tolerate sexual harassment and that students can report inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature without fear of adverse consequences. The information will take into account and be appropriate to the age of the students. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student to be subjected to, or to subject another person to, sexual harassment as defined in this policy. Any student found, after an investigation, to have engaged in sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action up to, and including, expulsion. Sexual harassment refers to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other personally offensive verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone under any of the following conditions: 1. Submission to the conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual's education
2. Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that individual
and/or 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantiallyi nterferingw ith an individual's academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic environment. The terms "intimidating," "hostile," and "offensive" include conduct of a sexual nature which has the effect of humiliation or embarrassment and is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it limits the student's ability to participate in, or benefit from, an educational program or activity. Actionable sexual harassment is generally established when an individual is exposed to a pattern of objectionable behaviors or when a single, serious act is committed. What is, or is not, sexual harassment will depend upon all of the surroundingc ircumstances.D ependingu pon such circumstances,e xamples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to: unwelcome touching
crude jokes or pictures
discussions of sexual experiences
pressure for sexual activity
intimidation by words, actions, insults, or name calling
t easing relatedt o sexual characteristics
a nd spreadingr umors related to a person's alleged sexual activities. Students who believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment, or parents of a student who believes their child has been subjected to sexual harassment, are encouraged to file a complaint by contacting a counselor,t eacher, Title IX coordinator,o r administratorw ho will assistt hem in the complaintp rocess. Under no circumstances shall a student be required to first report allegations of sexual harassment to a school contact person if that person is the individual who is accused of the harassment. To the extent possible, complaintsw ill be treatedi n a confidentialm anner.L imited disclosurem ay be necessary in order to completea thoroughi nvestigation.S tudentsw ho file a complainto f sexual harassment will not be subject to retaliation or reprisal in any form. Students who knowingly fabricate allegations of sexual harassment shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Individuals who withhold information, purposely provide inaccurate facts, or otherwise hinder an investigationo f sexual harassments hall be subjectt o disciplinarya ctionu p to and includinge xpulsion. Legal References: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 USC 1681, et seq. A.C.A. 6-15-1005 (b) (1) Date Adopted: 8/24/93 Last Revised: 4.28-LASER POINTERS Students shall not possess any hand held laser pointer while in school
on or about school property, before or after school
in attendance at school or any school-sponsored activity
en route to or from school or any school-sponsored activity
off the school grounds at any school bus stop or at any school-sponsored activity or event. School personnel shall seize any laser pointer from the student possessing it and the parent may reclaim it at the close of the school year, or when the student is no longer enrolled in the District 4.28-A-CELL PHONES AND COMMUNICATION DEVICES Students shall not possess any paging device, beeper, telephone, or similar electronic communication device on the school campus during the school day. Students may possess electronic communication devices on a school campus after normal school hours and during extra curricular activities. 4.29 FORM-STUDENT INTERNET USE AGREEMENT Student's Name (Please Print) _______________ Grade Level __ _ School ________________________ Date ___ _ The North Little Rock School District agrees to allow the student identified above to use the District's technology to access the Internet under the following terms and conditions: 1. Conditional Privilege: The student's use of the District's access to the Internet is a privilege conditioned on the student's abiding to this agreement. No student may use the District's access to the Internet unless the student and his/her parent or guardian have read and signed this agreement. 2. Acceptable Use: The student agrees that he/she will use the District's Internet access for educational purposes only. 1n using the Internet, the student agrees to obey all federal and state laws and regulations. The student also agrees to abide by any Internet use rules instituted at the student's school or class, whether those rules are written or oral. 3. Penalties for Improper Use: If the student violates this agreement and misuses the Internet, he/she shall be subject to disciplinary action. 4. "Misuse of the District's access to the Internet" includes, but is not limited to, the following: a.. Using the Internet for other than educational purposes
b. Gaining intentional access or maintaining access to materials which are "harmful to minors" as defined by Arkansas law
c. Using the Internet for any illegal activity, including computer hacking and copyright or intellectual property law violations
d. Making unauthorized copies of computer software
e. Accessing "chat lines" unless authorized by the instructor for a class activity directly supervised by a staff member
f. Using abusive or profane language in private messages on the system, or using the system to harass, insult or verbally attach others
g. Posting anonymous messages on the system
h. Using encryption software
1. Wasting the limited resources provided by the school, including paper
J. Causing congestion of the network through lengthy downloads of files
k. Vandalizing data of another user
I. Obtaining or sending information which could be used to make destructive devices such as guns, weapons, bombs, explosives or fireworks
m. Gaining or attempting to gain unauthorized access to resources or files
n. Identifying oneself with another person's name or password or using an account or password of another user without proper authorization
o. Invading the privacy of individuals
p. Divulging personally identifying information about himself7herselfo r anyone else either on the Internet or in an e-mail. Personally identifying information includes full names, address, and phone number
q. Using the network for financial or commercial gain without District permission
r. Stealing or vandalizingo f data, equipment,o r intellectualp roperty
s. Attempting to gain access or gaining access to student records, grades, or files
t. Introducing a virus to, or otherwise improperly tampering with the system
u. Degrading or disrupting equipment or system performance
v. Creating a web page or associating a web page with the school or District without proper authorization
w. Providing access to the District's Internet Access to unauthorized individuals
x. Failing to obey school or classroom Internet use rules
or y. Taking part in any activity related to Internet use which creates a clear and present danger of the substantial disrnption of the orderly operation of the District or any of its chools. 5. Liability for debts: Students and their cosigners shall be liable for any and all costs (debts) incurred through the student's use of the computers or the Internet including penalties for copyright violations. 6. No Expectation of Privacy: The student and parent/guardian signing below agree that if the student uses the Internet through the District's access, that the he/she waives any right to privacy the student may have for such use. The student and the parent/guardian agree that the District may monitor the student's use of the District's Internet Access and may also examine all system activities the student participates in, including but not limited to e-mail, voice, and video transmissions, to ensure proper use of the system. The District may share such transmissions with the student's parents/guardians. 7. No Guarantees: The District will make good faith efforts to protect children from improper or harmful matter which may be on the Internet. At the same time, in signing this agreement, the parent and student recognize that the District makes no guarantees about preventing improper access to such materials on the part of the student. 8. Signatures: We, the persons who have signed below, have read this agreement and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement. Student's Signature: -----------------------'Date _____ _ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: _______________ Date ___ _ 4.29-COMPUTER USE POLICY The North Little Rock School District makes computers and/or computer Internet access available to students, to permit students to perform research and to allow students to learn how to use computer technology.U se of Districtc omputersi s for educationala nd/or instructionalp urposes only. It is the policy of this Districtt o equip each computerw ith Internetf ilte1ings oftware designedt o prevent users from accessing material that is hannful to minors. No student will be granted Internet access until and unless a computer-use agreement, signed by both the student and the parent or legal guardian (if the student is under the age of eighteen [18]) is on file. The current version of the computer use agreement form is incorporated by reference into board policy and is considered part of the student handbook. Students are advised that they enjoy no expectation of privacy in any aspect of their computer use, including e-mail, and that monitoring of student computer use is continuous. Students who misuse District-owned computers or Internet access in any way, including using computers except as directed or assigned by staff or teachers, using computers to violate any other policy or contrary to the computer use agreement, attempting to defeat or bypass Internet filtering software, or using the computers to access or create sexually explicit or pornographic text or graphics, will face disciplinary action, as specified in the student handbook and/or computer use agreement. Legal References: 20 USC 6801 et seq. (Children's Internet Protection Act
PL 106-554) AC.A 6-21-107 AC.A 6-21-111 Date Adopted: 4.30-SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL Students not present at school cannot benefit from the educational opportunities the school environment affords. Administrators,t herefore,s hall strivet o find ways to keep studentsi n school as participantsi n the educational process. There are instances, however, when the needs of the other students or the interests of the orderly learning environment require the removal of a student from school. The Board authorizes school principals or their designees to suspend students for disciplinary reasons for a period of time not to exceed ten (10) school days, including the day upon which the suspension is imposed. The suspension may be in school or out of school. Students are responsible for their conduct that occurs at any time on the school grounds
off school grounds at a school-sponsored function, activity, or event
and/or going to and from school or a school activity. A student may be suspended for behavior including, but not limited to that which: 1. Is in violation of school policies, rules, or regulations
2. Substantially interferes with the safe and orderly educational environment
3. School administrators believe will result in the substantial interference with the safe and orderly educational environment
and/or 4. Is insubordinate, incorrigible, violent, or involves moral turpitude. The school principal or designee shall proceed as follows in deciding whether or not to suspend a student: 1. The student shall be given written notice or advised orally of the charges against him/her
2. If the student denies the charges, he/she shall be given an explanation of the evidence against him/her and be allowed to present his/her version of the facts
3. If the principal finds the student guilty of the misconduct, he/ she may be suspended
and 4. The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the student shall have the right to appeal a building level decision as outlined in the student handbook. When possible, notice of the suspension, its duration, and any stipulations for the student's readrnittance to class will be given to the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) prior to the suspension. Such notice shall be handed to the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or mailed to the last address reflected in the records of the District. Generally, notice and hearing should precede the student's removal from school, but if prior notice and hearing are not feasible, as where the student's presence endangers persons or property or threatens disruption of the academic process, thus justifying immediate removal from school, the necessary notice and hearing should follow as soon as practicable. Out-of-school suspensions shall be treated as unexcused absences and during the period of suspension students shall not be permitted on campus exceptt o attend a student/parent/administratocro nference. In-school suspension shall be treated as if the student was present at school. If a student is assigned to Student Assignment Classes (SAC) three times during a school year, any subsequent serious misbehavior will result in the student being suspended off campus for a maximum of ten days. The student shall not attend any school-sponsoreda ctivitiesd uring the imposed suspensionn or shall the student participatei n any school-sponsoreda ctivities.W hile under suspensions tudents shall not be eligible to participate in, practice for, or attend any student activity whether during or after the school day. These activities include both Vespers and graduation. Suspensions initiated by the principal or his/her designee may be appealed to the Superintendent, but not to the Board. Suspensionsi nitiatedb y the Superintendentm ay be appealedt o the Board. Legal References: AC.A. 6-18-507 Goss v Lopez, 419 U.S. 565 (1975) Date Adopted: 9/26/95 Last Revised: 4.31-EXPULSION The Board of Education may expel a student for a period longer than ten (10) school days for violation of the District's written discipline policies. The Superintendent may make a recommendation of expulsion to the Board of Education for student conduct deemed to be of such gravity that suspension would be inappropriate, or where the student's continued attendance at school would disrupt the orderly learning environment or would pose an unreasonable danger to the welfare of other students or staff. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall give written notice, sent by registered or certified mail, to the parents or legal guardians (mailed to the address reflected on the District's records) that he/she will recommend to the Board of Education that the student be expelled for the specified length of time and state the reasons for the recommendation to expel. The notice shall give the date, hour, and place where the Board of Education will consider and dispose of the recommendation. The hearing shall be conducted not less than three (3) calendar days not more than seven (7) calendar days following the date of the notice, except that representatives of the Board and student may agree in writing to a date not conforming to this limitation. The President of the Board, Hearing Officer, or other designated Board member shall preside at the hearing. The student may choose to be represented by legal counsel. The hearing shall be conducted in open session of the Board unless the parent requests that the hearing be conducted in executive session. Any action taken by the Board shall be in open session. During the hearing, the Superintendent will present evidence, including the calling of witnesses that gave rise to the recommendation of expulsion. The student, or his/her representative, may then present evidence including statements from persons with personal knowledge of the events or circumstances relevant to the charges against the student. Formal cross-examination will not be permitted. However, any member of the Board, the Superintendent, or designee, the student, or his/her representative may question anyone making a statement and/or the student. The presiding officer shall decide questions concerning the appropriateness or relevance of any questions asked during the hearing. The Superintendent shall recommend the expulsion of any student for a period of not less than one (I) year for possession of any firearm or other weapon prohibited on school campus by law. The Superintendent shall, however, have the discretion to modify the expulsion recommendation for a student on a case-by-case basis. Parents or legal guardians of a student enrolling from another school after the expiration of an expulsion period for a weapons policy violation shall be given a copy of the current laws regarding the possibility of parental responsibility for allowing a child to possess a weapon on school property. The parents or legal guardians shall sign a statement acknowledging that they have read and understand said laws prior to the student being enrolled in school. The Superintendent and the Board of Education shall complete the expulsion process of any student that was initiated because the student possessed a firearm or other prohibited weapon on school property regardless of the enrollment status of the student. Legal Reference: AC.A 6-18-507 Date Adopted: 9/26/95 Last Revised: 4.32-SEARCH, SEIZURE, AND INTERROGATIONS The District respects the rights of its students against arbitrary intrusion of their person and property. At the same time, it is the responsibility of school officials to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all students emolled in the District in order to promote an environment conducive to student learning. The Superintendent, principals, and their designees have the right to inspect and search school property and equipment. They may also search students and their personal property in which the student has a reasonable expectation of privacy, when there is reasonable suspicion to believe such student or property contains illegal items or other items in violation of Board policy or dangerous to the school community. School authorities may seize evidence found in the search and disciplinary action may be taken. Evidence found which appears to be in violation of the law shall be reported to the appropriate authority. School property shall include, but not be limited to, lockers, desks, and parking lots, as well as personal effects left there by students. When possible, prior notice will be given and the student will be allowed to be present along with an adult witness, however, searches may be done at any time with or without notice or the student's consent. A personal search must not be excessively intrusive in light of the age and sex of the student and the nature of the infraction. Such personal searches shall be conducted by a school official of the same sex as the student being searched with an adult witness of the same sex present. Pat-down searches may be conducted upon reasonable suspicion, as may metal detector searches. Items of clothing, other than such outer garments as overcoats, jackets, sport coats, shoes and socks, may not be requested to be removed. The Superintendent, principals, and their designees may request the assistance oflaw enforcement officials to help conduct searches. Such searches may include the use of specially trained dogs. Questioning of students by non-school personnel shall be granted only with a court order directing such questioning, with permission of the parents of a student ( or the student if above eighteen (18] years of age), or in response to a subpoena or arrest warrant. If the District makes a report to any law enforcement agency concerning student misconduct or if access to a student is granted to a law enforcement agency due to a court order, the principal or the principal's designee shall make a good faith effort to contact the student's parent, legal guardian, or other person having lawful control by court order, or person acting in loco parentis on student enrollment forms. Legal Reference: AC.A. 6-18-513 Date Adopted: 8/27 /96 Last Revised: 4.33-STUDENTS' VEHICLES Students who have presented a valid driver's license and proof of insurance to the appropriate office personnel, may drive their vehicle to school. Vehicles driven to school shall be parked in the area designated for student parking. Students are not permitted to loiter in parking areas and are not to return to their vehicles for any reason unless given permission to do so by school personnel. It is understood that there is no expectation of privacy in vehicles in parking areas. Drivers of vehicles parked on a school campus will be held accountable for illegal substances or any other item prohibited by District policy found in their vehicle. Students in grades seven and eight are permitted to ride motorcycles to school but are not allowed to drive cars. The school cannot be responsible for stolen property or damage to vehicles. Date Adopted: 9/26/95 Last Revised: 4.34-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND PARASITES Students with communicable diseases or with parasites shall demonstrate respect for other students by not attending school while they are contagious. In some instances, a letter from a health care provider may be required prior to the student being readmitted to the school. The parents or legal guardians of students found to have live lice or nits will be asked to pick their child up at school. The parents or legal guardians will be given information concerning the eradication and control of head lice. Before students may be readmitted following an absence due to head lice, the school nurse or designee shall examine the student to make sure they are free of any lice or nits. Each school may conduct screenings of students for head lice as needed. The screenings shall be conducted in a manner that respects the confidentialityo f each student. Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: 4.34A-HIV, AIDS General Principles Recognizing the increasing incidence ofHN positive, AIDS, and other blood borne pathogen cases in Arkansas, the North Little Rock School District affirms it's belief in education as a major tool in combating the spreading of such infections. The critical lack of knowledge about these infections, and the discrimination against victims of these diseases require the District to provide age-appropriate, accurate, and current information to all North Little Rock School District staff and students. HN is not spread by casual, everyday contact. Therefore, unless the student or employee has a serious secondary infection that may be transmitted to others or has a significant health problem that will permanently restrict his/her ability to attend class or to work, infected students or employees shall attend the school and classroom or retain the position to which they would be assigned as if they were not infected. Nothing in this policy implies or mandates disclosure ofHN/AIDS status of students or staff. They are entitled to all rights, privileges, and services accorded to other students/employees. Decisions about any changes in the education program of an infected student or the job assignment of an infected employee shall be made on a caseby- case basis, relying on the best available scientific evidence and medical advice. There shall be no discrimination in employment based on having an HN infection or AIDS. No school employee shall be terminated, non-renewed, demoted, suspended, transferred, or subjected to adverse action based solely on the fact that he/she is infected with HN ( or is perceived to be infected). School employees who are unable to perform their duties due to an illness, such as those related to HN, shall retain eligibility for all benefits that are provided for other school employees with long-term diseases or disabling conditions. The District shall administer a program of on-going education about HN for students and all school employees, including full-time, part-time, and temporary professional and support staff to ensure that all are informed in a consistent manner about the nature ofHN infection, including how it is and is not transmitted according to current scientific evidence, District policies and procedures related to employees and students with diseases such as HN infection, resources within the District and elsewhere for obtaining additional information or assistance, and procedures to prevent the spread of all communicable diseases at school. Evaluating Students and School Staff Members Who Are Infected with HIV HIV infection is not transmitted casually
therefore, it is not in itself, a reason to remove a student or staff member from school the Superintendent who has been notified that a student or staff member is infected with HN shall ensure the safety of persons in the school setting and to plan to support the person with the illness. In the case of HIV, the Superintendent shall determine whether the person who is infected with HIV has a secondary infection, such as tuberculosis, that constitutes a recognized risk of transmission in the school setting. This is a medical question, and the Superintendent shall answer it by consulting with the infected person's physician, a qualified public health official who is responsible for such determinations, and the infected person and a student's parent or guardian. This group shall also discuss ways that the school may help anticipate and meet the needs of the student or staff member infected with HIV. If there is no secondary infection that constitutes a medically recognized risk of transmission in the school setting, the Superintendent shall not alter the education program or job assignment of the infected person. However, the Superintendent or his/her designee shall periodically review the case with the infected person (and student's parent or guardian) and the medical advisors described above. If there is a secondary infection that constitutes a medically recognized risk of transmission in the school setting, the Superintendent shall consult with the physician, public health official, and the infected person (and student's parent or guardian). If necessary, they will develop an individually tailored plan for the student or staff member. Additional persons may be consulted, if this is essential for gaining additional information, but the infected staff member, or the parents or guardian of a student, must approve of the notification of any additional persons who would know the identity of the infected person. The Superintendent should consult with the school attorney to make sure that any official action is consistent with federal and state law. When the Superintendent makes a decision about the case, there shall be a fair and confidential process for appealing the decision. If an individually tailored plan is necessary, it shall have minimal impact on either education or employment. It must be medically, legally, educationally, and ethically sound. The Superintendent shall establish guidelines for periodic review of the case and shall oversee implementation of the plan in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, including due process and appeal. Confidentiality The people who shall know the identity of a student or school staff member who is infected with HIV are those who will, with the infected person and a student's parent or guardian, determine whether the person who is infected with HIV has a secondary infection that constitutes a medically recognized risk of transmission in the school setting. They are as follows: 1. The Superintendent, or a person designated by the Superintendent to be responsible for the decision, and 2. The personal physician of the infected person. Notification of Additional Persons The decisionmakers listed above and the person infected with HN ( and a student's parent or guardian) will determine whether additional persons need to know that an infected person attends or works at a specific school. The additional persons will not know the name of the infected person without the consent of the infected person and student's parent or guardian. Depending on the circumstances of the case, the following persons may know about the person who is infected with HN, but do not know his/her identity: 1. The school nurse, and 2. The school principal or designee. Additional persons may be notified if the Superintendent and personal physician of the infected person feel that this is essential to protect the health of the infected student or staff member, or if additional persons are needed to periodically evaluate or monitor the situation. Consent for notifying these additional persons must be given by the infected person (and a student's parent or guardian). Confidentiality All persons shall treat all information as highly confidential. No information shall be divulged, directly or indirectly, to any other individuals or groups. All medical information and written documentation of discussions, telephone conversations, proceedings, and meetings shall be kept by the Superintendent in a locked file. Access to this file shall be granted only to those persons who have the written consent of the infected staff member or the infected student's parent or guardian. To further protect confidentiality, names will not be used in documents except when this is essential. Any document containing the name, or any other information that would reveal the identity of the infected person, will not be shared with any person, not even for the purposes of word processing or reproduction. Any school staff member who violates confidentiality will be disciplined according to policy and procedures. Testing Mandatory screening for communicable diseases that are not spread by casual, everyday contact, such as HN infection, shall not be a condition for school entry or attendance, or for employment or continued employment. Infection Control The District shall follow the most current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) "Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of Human hnmunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Other Bloodbome Pathogens in Health-Care Settings." As prescribed by CDC guidelines, training about techniques for preventing the spread of infectious diseases shall be comprehensive and shall be provided for students and staff. The Superintendent shall be responsible for the effective implementation of these training programs and procedures which shall be developed in collaboration with local or state health agencies and be a part of the District's safety program. The facility shall be cleaned and decontaminated after any incident involving blood or other potentially infectious materials. All equipment and contaminated work surfaces shall be decontaminated immediately or as soon as feasible after any spill of blood or other potentially infectious materials. Contaminated sharps, such as needles, broken glass, knives, etc., shall be placed in a sharps container for disposal. Date Adopted: 8/27 /96 4.35-STUDENt MEDICATIONS Prior to the administration of any medication to any student under the age of eighteen (18), written parental consent is required. The consent form shall include authorization to administer the medication and relieve the Board and its employees of civil liability for damages or injuries resulting from the administration of medication to students in accordance with this policy. Unless authorized to self-administer, students are not allowed to carry any medications while at school. The parent or legal guardian shall bring the student's medication to the nurse, or in the absence of a nurse, to the principal' s office. The student may bring the medication if accompanied by a written authorization from the parent or legal guardian. Medications, including those for self-medication, must be in the original container and be properly labeled with the student's name, the ordering provider's name, the name of the medication, the dosage, frequency, and instructions for the administration of the medication (including times). Additional information accompanying the medication shall state the purpose for the medication, its possible side effects, and any other pertinent instructions (such as special storage requirements) or warnings. Non prescriptive medications may be given to students upon the decision of the principal or the nurse. Such medications must be in the original container, clearly labeled and accompanied by a written authorization form signed by the parents or legal guardians that includes the student's name, the name of the medication, the dosage, and instructions for the administration of the medication (including times). Non prescriptive medications will not be given for more than one week without a written doctor's order. All medications must be administered in the school office or other designated area. The student must swallow the oral medication in the presence of the adult administering the medication. Inhalers must be used in the presence of an adult. The school is not responsible for any reactions caused by medications which are properly administered. If questions arise a medication, school personnel have the right to call the doctor/pharmacist regarding the medication. The school shall not keep outdated medications or any medications past the end of the school year. Parents shall be notified ten (10) days in advance of the school's intention to dispose of any medication. Medications not picked up by the parents or legal guardians within the ten (10) day period shall be destroyed by the nurse with a witness present. Reference: Arkansas State Board of Nursing: School Nurse Roles and Responsibilities Date Adopted: 12/19/95 4.35 FORM-MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CONSENT FORM Student's Name (Please Print) ----------------------- Medications, including those for self-medication, must be in the original container and be properly labeled with the student's name, the ordering provider's name, the name of the medication, the dosage, frequency, and instructions for the administration of the medication (including times). Additional information accompanying the medication shall state the purpose for the medication, its possible side effects, and any other pertinent instructions (such as special storage requirements) or warnings. I hereby authorize the school nurse or his/her designee to administer the following medications to my child. Name(s) of medication(s) ______________________ _ Name of physician or dentist (if applicable) ________________ _ Dosage ______________________________ _ Instructions for administering the medication ----------------- Other instructions --------------------------- I acknowledge that the District, its Board of Directors, and its employees shall be immune from civil liability for damages resulting from the administration of medications in accordance with this consent form. Parent or legal guardian signature --------------------- Date ------- 4.36-STIJDENT ILLNESS/ ACCIDENT If a student becomes too ill to remain in class and/or could be contagious to other students, the principal or designee will attempt to notify the student's parent or legal guardian. The student will remain in the school's health room or a place where he/she can be supervised until the end of the school day or until the parent/legal guardian can check the student out of school. If a student becomes seriously ill or is injured while at school and the parent/legal guardian cannot be contacted, the failure to make such contact shall not unreasonably delay the school's expeditious transport of the studentt o an approp1iatem edical care facility.T he school assumes no responsibilityf or treatment of the student. When available, current, and applicable, the student's emergency contact numbers and medical information will be utilized. Parents are strongly encouraged to keep this information up to date. A written report shall be made of all injuries requiring medical attention. One copy shall be sent to the Director of Student Affairs and one retained by the school. Date Adopted: I 1/18/99 Last Revised: 4.37-EMERGENCY DRILLS All schools in the District shall conduct fire drills at least monthly. Tornado drills shall also be conducted at least annually. Other types of emergency drills may also be conducted. These may include, but are not limited to: 1. Earthquake
2. Act of terrorism
3. Chemical spill
and/or 4. Airplane crash. Legal Reference: AC.A. 12-13-109 Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Date Revised: 4.38-PERMANENT RECORDS Permanent school records, as required by the Arkansas Department of Education, shall be maintained for each student emolled in the District until the student graduates or is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance. A copy of the student's permanent record shall be provided to the receiving school district upon the transfer of the student to another district. Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: 4.39-CORPORAL PUNISHMENT The North Little Rock School Board prohibits the use of corporal punishment by any employee of the District against any student. Legal Reference: AC.A. 6-18-505 (c)(l) Date Adopted: '2/1/91 Last Revised: 4.40-HOMELESS STUDENTS The North Little Rock School District will afford the same services and educational opportunities to homeless children as are afforded to non-homeless children. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall appoint an appropriate staff person to be the local educational liaison for homeless children and youth whose responsibilities shall include coordinating with the state educational liaison for homeless children and youth to ensure that homeless children are not stigmatized or segregated on the basis of their status as homeless and such other duties as are prescribed by law and this policy. Notwithstanding Policy 4.1-RESIDENCE REQUIRMENTS, homeless students living in the District are entitled to enroll in the District's school that non-homeless students who live in the same attendance area are eligible to attend. If there is a question concerning the enrollment of a homeless child due to a conflict with Policy 4.1 or 4.2-ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, the child shall be immediately admitted to the school in which enrollment is sought pending resolution of the dispute. It is the responsibility of the District's local educational liaison for homeless children and youth to carry out the dispute resolution process. The District shall act, according to the best interests of a homeless child and to the extent feasible do one of the following: 1. Continue educating the child who became homeless between academic years or during an academic year in their school of origin for the duration of their homelessness
2. Continue educating the child in his/her school of origin who became permanently housed during an academic year for the remainder of the academic year
or 3. Enroll the homeless child in the school appropriate for the attendance zone where the child lives. For the purposes of this policy "school of origin" means the school the child attended when permanently housed or the school in which the child was last enrolled. If the District elects to enroll a homeless child in a school other than his/her school of origin and such action is against the wishes of the child's parent or guardian, the District shall provide the parent or guardian with a written explanation of their reason for so doing which shall include a statement of the parent/guardian's right to appeal. In any instance where the child is unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, the District's local educational liaison for homeless children and youth shall assist the child in determining his/her place of enrollment. The liaison shall provide the child with a notice of his/her right to appeal the enrollment decision. The District shall be responsible for providing transportation for a homeless child, at the request of the parent or guardian ( or in the case of an unaccompanied youth, the liaison), to and from the child's school of origin. For the purposes of this policy, students shall be considered homeless if they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence or one of the following: 1. Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations
living in emergency or transitional shelters
abandoned in hospitals
or are awaiting foster care placement
2. Having a primary night-time residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
3. Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings
or 4. Are migratory children who are living in circumstances described in 1 through 3. Legal References: 42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 11431 (2) Date Adopted: 42 U.S.C. 11432(g)(l)(H)(I) 42 U.S.C. 11432 (g)(l)(J)(i), (ii), (iii), (iii)(I), (iii)(ll) 42 U.S.C. 11432 (g)(3)(A), (A)(i), (A)(i)(I), (A)(i)(II), (A)(ii) 42 U.S.C. 11432 (g)(3)(B)(i), (ii), (iii) 42 U.S.C. 11432 (g)(3)(C)(i), (ii), (iii) 42 U.S.C. 11432 (g)(3)(E)(i), (ii), (iii) 42 U.S.C. 11432 (g)(3)(G) 42 U.S.C. 11432 (g)( 4) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) 42 U.S.C. 11434a 4.41 FORM-OBJECTION TO PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OR SCREENINGS I, the undersigned, being a parent or guardian of a student, or a student eighteen (18) years of age or older, hereby note my objection to the physical examination or screening of the student named below. Physical examination or screening being objected to: Vision test __ Hearing test Scoliosis test __ Other, please specify _________________________ _ __ Non-emergency, invasive physical examination as defined in Policy 4 .41 Comments: Name of student (Printed) Signature of parent ( or student, if 18 or older) Date form was filed (To be filled in by office personnel) 4.41-PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OR SCREENINGS The North Little Rock School District may provide from time to time for the administration of physical exams or screenings of its students. The intent of the exams or screenings shall be to detect contagious or infectious diseases or defects in hearing, vision, or other elements of health that would adversely affect the student's ability to achieve to their full potential. The District shall notify parents, at least annually, of the specific or approximate dates of any nonemergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is: 1. Required as a condition of attendance
2. Administered by the school and scheduled by the school in advance
and 3. Not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student, or of other students. For the purposes ohhis policy, "Invasive Physical Examination" is defined as any medical examination that involves the exposure of private body parts, or any act during such examination that includes incision, insertion, or injection into the body, but does not include a hearing, vision, or scoliosis screening. Except in instances where a student is suspected of having a contagious or infectious disease, parents shall have the right to opt their student out of the exams or screenings by using form 4.41 FORM or by providing certification from a physician that he/she has recently examined the student. A student may be required to pass a physical exam before being allowed to participate in certain extracurricular activities to help ensure they are physically capable of withstanding the rigors of the activity. If a student so desires, he/she may use the family physician for this examination, but the expense shall be borne by the parents. It is understood that students who refuse to take such an exam will not be allowed to participate in the desired activity. The rights provided to parents under this policy transfer to the student when he/she turns 18 years old. Legal Reference: AC.A. 6-18-702 (b), (c), (f) 20 USC 1232h (c) [NCLB Act of 2001, Part F, Section 1061 (c) (l)(D), (2)(A)(i)(ii)(B)(C)(iii)(I)(II)(III()4, )(B)(ii),( S)(B), (6)(B)(C)] Date Adopted: 6/26/86 Last Revised: 4.42-STUDENT HANDBOOK It shall be the policy of the North Little Rock School District that the most recently adopted version of the student handbook be incorporated by reference into the policies of this District. In the event that there is a conflict between the student handbook and a general board policy or policies, and the student handbook is more recently adopted than the general board policy, the student handbook will be considered binding and controlling on the matter. Date Adopted: .. 4.43-BULL YING Respect for the dignity of others is a cornerstone of civil society. Bullying creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, robs a person of their dignity, detracts from the safe environm
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