WHEN YOU KNOW YOUR CHILD WILL BE ABSENT FROM SCHOOL FOR WHATEVER REASON, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CALL THE ELEMENTARY OFFICE AT 293-3286 PRIOR TO 8:00 A.M. TELL US THE STUDENT’S NAME AND REASON FOR ABSENCE. (Missing Children’s Act) section 3313.205. IT IS THE PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO SEE THAT THEIR CHILD ATTENDS SCHOOL REGULARLY. IF YOUR CHILD HAS EXCESSIVE ABSENSES THIS IS CONSIDERED BEING TRUANT. At ten absences/tardies , 1^st step truancy/excessive absences (warning letter). At fifteen absences/tardies, 2^nd step truancy/excessive absences, a letter will be sent requesting a parent conference and medical excuse will now be required, and at seventeen absences/tardies, 3^rd step truancy/excessive absences, notification to the county truancy court. The preceding is accumulative of excused/unexcused absences and tardies.

When a child returns to school after an absence, a written excuse should accompany him/her within 48 hours. The following information should be included on the note:

1. Date, 2. Name of student, 3. Date of absence, 4. Reason for absence,

5. Signature of parent. When students are tardy, a parent must sign the

student in when student is brought to school.

The following reasons are reasonable excuses for time missed at school:

1. illness
2. recovery from an accident
3. required court attendance
4. death in the family
5. such good cause as may be acceptable to the principal
6. religious holidays
7. medical appointment with written verification

The following reasons are examples of absences from school which are considered "unexcused":

1. Court Placement
2. Employment
3. Shopping/Personal business
4. Baby-sitting
5. Missing the bus
6. Car problems
7. Oversleeping
8. Out of School Suspension/Truancy/Expulsion
9. Vacation (this is handled on an individual basis in Middle School and High School) McComb Schools highly discourages vacations when school is in session.

The Ohio Revised Code (Section 3317.01) requires that schools be in session with pupils in attendance not less than 180 days. The law also states that a child between 5 and 18 years of age is "of compulsory school age" and further that "every parent, guardian or other person having charge of any child of compulsory school age must send such child to a school which conforms to the state minimum standards." Senate Bill 1 requires an attendance rate of 93%.

If severe weather makes it necessary for McComb Local Schools to delay or close, radio stations WFIN (1330 AM) or WKXA (100.5), TV stations Channel 11 (WTOL) or Channel 13 (WTVG) will make the necessary announcement early in the morning. Please listen to the radio and do not call the school or the radio station. If there is a two hour delay Plan B for Kindergarten and Preschool will be used. The schedule would be AM Kindergarten/Preschool times would be 10:00-12:00. The PM Kindergarten/Preschool classes would run from 1:00-3:00.

Due to the near capacity condition of many of our buses, any variation in bus stop location must be reviewed and approved by the administration. Any requests for bus stops at baby-sitters, friends’ homes, Scout leaders’ homes, etc., must be approved by the administration prior to riding. No students will be picked up or dropped off beyond the school district boundaries.

1. Stops not on established routes will be considered if the distance does not add more than (1) mile including the distance to and from any necessary safe turn-around per trip. Available seating space will be a

primary consideration for transfer.

2. All requests for bus transfers must be made in writing. Parents who are

requesting their child ride a bus other than the one he/she normally would

ride, need to have a note written and signed by the parents stating the request. That note should be shared with the teacher, signed by the

principal. That same note should then be handed to the bus driver the day of riding.

3. Permission can be granted only if there is room on the bus. It is strongly

advised parents plan well in advance.

Parents who are asked to chaperon a field trip should follow these guidelines:

1. Chaperoning elementary school children is a demanding job. Therefore, parents are not allowed to bring pre-school age children with them on the trip.

2. Chaperons need to act in a reasonable manner and enforce usual school behavior.

3. Chaperons should use their best judgment when dealing with problems until the teacher can be notified.

4. Report any discipline problems or accidents to a teacher in charge immediately.

5. And above all, use common sense and enjoy the children and the trip.

6. Board policy prohibits the "use of tobacco products on school grounds, on school buses, and at any school-related event."

 

Computer use at McComb is encouraged and made available to students for educational purposes. The school retains ownership of all hardware and software, and reserves the right to inspect, copy, and or delete all files stored on school owned computers. Students will be given specific guidelines on using the computers by the teacher in charge or the network administrator. Students who fail to observe these guidelines may lose their privileges.

Students in the school system have the responsibility to act in such a way as not to interfere with the rights of others to the same educational opportunity. By accepting the right to participate in school programs on or off school property, the students shall also accept the responsibility to conduct themselves according to the rules, regulations, and provisions governing the operation of these programs.

Effective discipline is an important and necessary prerequisite for effective learning. The intent of rules and regulations is to create a positive educational environment which holds students accountable for their behavior and teaches them to live with the consequences of their decisions. The administration of the school shall establish rules and regulations that will produce the best possible educational atmosphere and teach students that they are responsible for their behavior. These rules have, as their educational objectives, the development of mature and responsible citizens and the maximum number academic achievement possible.

Maximum academics achievement cannot proceed without an atmosphere of good order and discipline. Discipline may be defined as the absence of distractions, frictions, and disturbances which interfere with the optimum functioning of the student, the class, the school. The student and the teacher have the primary responsibility for establishing an effective classroom environment. Success is dependent upon good judgment, compassion, understanding by the teacher, leadership by the administration, and support of the Board of Education, the parents, and the students.

In order to encourage positive behavior and positive choices, students will receive points for poor behavior or poor choices. Students could receive 1-3 points per offense depending on the action. When a student reaches 10 points there will be an automatic conference with the parents. Students not receiving any points will be eligible to win prizes at each 9 weeks awards assembly. Detentions could be issued from 7:15-7:45 a.m. or 3:00-3:30 P.M. Detentions will be supervised by a staff member.

Parents are asked to pick their child up on the North side of the building. There is a pull around provided. Parents must pick up their child there. Only students walking will be permitted to leave school grounds. Students waiting for older brothers or sisters should do so in the northeast stairway. This allows for adult supervision. Parents who park across the street or in parking lots must come and get their child.

Good taste and cleanliness are expected in the dress of McComb Elementary Students. Any fashion (dress, accessory, or hairstyle) that disrupts the educational process or presents a safety risk will not be permitted. Shorts are not permitted in winter months. Shorts may be worn before November 1 and after April 1. This is due to the many outdoor activities that may take place while it is cool outside.

Students should consider the following questions when dressing for school:

Does my clothing expose too much? (No)

Does my clothing advertise something that is prohibited to minors? (No)

Are there obscene, profane, drug-related, gang-related, or inflammatory

messages on my clothing? (No)

Am I dressed appropriately for the weather? (Yes)

Do I feel comfortable with my appearance? (Yes)

The following styles or manners of dress are prohibited:

-Short or skirt lengths above fingertips when hands are held to the sides

-bare midriffs

-muscle shirts or spaghetti straps

-flip flop shoes

Each student MUST have an Emergency Medical Authorization form on file in the elementary office. These forms are sent home at the start of each school year and MUST be signed by parents and returned to the office no later than the end of the first full week of school. If your child is injured and the school does not have this form, they cannot be taken to the hospital by a school staff member for treatment. The hospital will not treat you unless we have the properly signed treatment form or a parent can be contacted for

authorization. Without a signed Emergency Medical Form students will not be allowed to participate in any activity off school grounds including field trips.

If your family is changing place of residence in the McComb District, be sure to send the principal or teacher your new address. Please advise the elementary office of any changes in telephone numbers also.

Even though reasonable safety precautions are observed at all times, accidents involving students sometimes do happen during school hours. If a minor accident does occur, the adult who is responsible for supervising this student completes an accident form so the principal is aware of the situation. If an accident is deemed serious, the proper steps are immediately taken in accordance with the student’s Emergency Medical Authorization sheet that has been completed by his/her parents at the beginning of the school year. It is essential that parents keep the office informed of any changes in emergency information.

Fees are assessed for agendas, field trips, and other consumable items. Students and parents will be informed each year and a fee list is printed at the beginning of the school year in the McComb Reader. Fines will be assessed for damage of any material owned by the school system through neglect or carelessness, or for losses to any book belonging to the Board of Education. Grade cards will be withheld if fees and fines are not paid before the end of each grading period. We ask that a parent pay at least a little down (minimum $6.25) each nine weeks to allow their children to receive their report card and go on field trips. No spring pictures will be given out unless fees are paid in full. Fees may be waived in situations where there is financial hardship. Please inquire at the office for this request.

Field trips are academic activities that are held off school grounds. There are also other trips that are part of the school’s co-curricular and extra-curricular program. No student may participate in any school-sponsored trip without parental consent, a current emergency medical form on file in the office, and a payment made on school fees (minimum $6.25) for the current nine weeks. The Student Code of Conduct applies to all field trips.

1. Attendance rules apply to all field trips.
2. While the District encourages the student’s participation in field trips, alternative assignments will be provided for any student whose parent does not give permission to attend.
3. Students who violate rules may lose the privilege to go on field trips.

The school complies with all fire safety laws and will conduct fire drills in accordance with State law. Specific instructions on how to proceed will be provided to students by their teachers who will oversee the safe, prompt, and orderly evacuation of the building.

Tornado drills will be conducted during the tornado season using the procedures prescribed by the State. The alarm system for tornadoes is different from the alarm system for fires.

Students breaking the McComb Discipline Policy may be required to attend Friday School. The purpose of Friday School is to avoid the consequences of an Out of School suspension. Students required to attend Friday School will be notified in writing by the principal. Parents/guardians will also receive written notice via mail. Friday School may be assigned for both major and repeated minor infractions. Missing a Friday School will result in truancy.

McComb Local Schools has a standard grading procedures, as well as additional notations that may indicate work in progress or incomplete work. The purpose of a grade is to indicate the extent to which the student has acquired the necessary learning. In general, students are assigned grades based upon test results, homework, projects, and classroom participation. Each teacher may place a different emphasis on these areas in determining a grade and will so inform the students at the beginning of the course work. If a student is not sure how his/her grade will be determined, he/she should ask the teacher.

Report cards are sent home each nine weeks. Students will keep their report cards each nine weeks but the envelope needs to be signed and returned promptly. Students will receive their final report card the last day of school.

The Guidance Program is an effort on the part of the school to help students help themselves so that they can make wise decisions in planning and carrying out educational plans, adjusting to personal problems, and getting along in everyday life.

We feel that all faculty members, to some degree, are part of the guidance program and help to carry out its goals. The counselor realizes that each individual is unique. Counseling provides an opportunity for them to talk over their concerns with the counselor. The nature of their conversation is held in strict confidence.

McComb Elementary School does not discriminate against any student on the basis of sex, race or ability. Curriculum, counseling practices, testing, treatment of students and all extracurricular activities are available to students on a non-prejudicial basis. All instances of potential discrimination should be reported to the counselor, principal or superintendent.

One of the services provided by the Guidance Department is the counseling service. This includes both individual counseling and small group counseling. Class presentation will also be a part of the guidance program.

Teachers, parents, principal may refer students to the Guidance Counselor.

The Guidance Department working in the services listed above will attempt to make each and every student's career at McComb Elementary more satisfying, more enjoyable, and more productive.

McComb Elementary believes that every individual deserves to come to school without fear of demeaning remarks or actions. The harassment of other students or members of staff, or any other individuals is not permitted. This includes any speech or action that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive learning environment.

Conduct constituting harassment may take different forms, including but not limited to following:

1. Verbal: The making of written or oral sexual innuendoes,

suggestive comments, jokes of a sexual nature, sexual propositions, or threats to or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the District, or third parties (visiting speaker, athletic team member, volunteer, parent, etc.)

 

B. Nonverbal: Causing the placement of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, or graphic commentaries in the school environment or the making of sexually suggestive or insulting gestures, sounds, leering, whistling, and the like to or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the District, or third parties.

 

C. Physical Contact: Threatening or causing unwanted touching, contact, or attempts at same, including patting, pinching, brushing the body, or coerced sexual activity, with or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the District, or third parties.

 

1. Verbal:

1. Written or oral innuendoes, comments, jokes, insults, threats, or disparaging remarks concerning a person’s gender, national origin, religious beliefs, etc. toward or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the District, or third parties.

1. Conducting a "campaign of silence" toward or by a fellow student,

staff member, or other person associated with the District, or third parties by refusing to have any form of social interaction with the person.

1. Nonverbal:

Placing objects, pictures, or graphic commentaries in the school environment or making insulting or threatening gestures toward or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the District, or third parties.

 

2. Physical:

Any intimidating or disparaging action such as hitting, pushing, shoving, hissing, or spitting on or by a fellow student, staff member, or other person associated with the District, or third parties.

 

Any student who believes that he/she is the victim or any of the above actions or has observed such actions taken by another student, staff member, or other person associated with the District, or by third parties should make contact with one of two or three staff members selected by each building principal with whom the students would most likely be comfortable in discussing a matter of this kind. The principal shall communicate the identity of these staff members to students at the beginning of each school year.

The student may make contact either by a written report or by telephone or personal visit. During this contact, the reporting student should provided the name of the person(s) whom he/she believe to be responsible for the harassment and the nature of the harassing incident(s). A written summary of each such report will be prepared promptly and a copy forwarded to the principal.

Each report shall be investigated in a timely and confidential manner. While a charge is under investigation, no information will be released to anyone who is not involved with the investigation, except as may be required by law or in the context of a legal or administrative proceeding. No one involved is to discuss the subject outside of the investigation.

If an investigation reveals that any harassment complaint is valid, then appropriate remedial and/or disciplinary action will be taken promptly to prevent the continuance of the harassment or its recurrence.

Given the nature of harassing behavior, the school recognizes that false accusations can have serious effects on innocent individuals. Therefore, all students are expected to act responsibility, honestly, and with the utmost candor whenever the present harassment allegations or charges.

Some forms of sexual harassment of a student by another student may be considered a form of child abuse, which will require that the student-abuser be reported to the proper authorities.

Under no circumstances will the school tolerate threats or retaliation against anyone who raises or files an harassment complaint.

Parents are encouraged to request homework when students have been absent because of illnesses. Please call the elementary office at 293-3286 early in the morning so that the teachers have ample time to gather and prepare assignments.

Elementary students are occasionally given assignments which require more time to complete than the class period. The uncompleted assignment is then considered as homework and should be completed by the student at home. Homework should be returned to the teacher the following day. Unreturned homework will result in an incomplete grade. It should be noted, students often have the opportunity to at least begin a homework assignment in class in order to have an opportunity to ask questions of the teacher before taking the assignment home to complete.

Due to many variables in children, grade level, study habits, etc. students differ in times needed to complete homework. As can be expected, however, homework generally increases an amount from the lower to the upper grades. Homework is also part of the student’s preparation for the proficiency tests.

If a student does not feel well during the school day, he/she may be sent to the office for a short time to see if the situation improves. However, if the child has a temperature and/or the illness seems to justify more extensive treatment, the parents or guardian are called by the office to come to school and pick up the student.

Under no circumstances can the teachers, the building principal, or other staff members administer any form of medication to a student who is feeling ill. This is deemed to be the sole responsibility of the parents. Also, it is of primary importance that if a student is ill, he/she tell the teacher and the contact with the home be made by the principal or the secretary. By following this basic procedure, students who do experience illness during the school day are assured of the proper attention.

PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING EITHER A PACKED LUNCH OR LUNCH MONEY DAILY. If students forget lunch money or a packed lunch, parents will be called. Please bring these items to the office.

Students will be permitted two charges for their lunch. After two charges, the child will receive a sandwich and drink. Students who pre pay by the week are asked to bring their money to school on Mondays. Monies will be collected by the cashier early Monday morning for prepay. Checks should be made payable to McComb Local School. Students purchasing lunches daily will be responsible for carrying their lunch money until they go through the lunch line. Students will then pay the cashier. Teachers will not be collecting lunch money.

Applications for free/reduced lunches may be obtained from the school administrative offices. Free or reduced lunches are available to those who qualify under federal guidelines. When a child is on free lunches and packs, he/she does not receive free milk; however he/she may have milk if it is paid for. Monthly menus in the Reader are mailed to every family for their convenience.

We would appreciate parents providing lunch money in some type of container, envelope, or purse appropriately marked with the child's name, grade and teacher name.

Students who must take prescribed medicines during the school day must have written parental permission and doctor's authorization to do so. Medication will be maintained and dispensed from the elementary office. Only medication prescribed by a physician will be administered during school hours. When sending the child's prescribed medication to school we need the child's name, dosage, time of dosage and Doctor's name on the original container in which they were dispensed by the prescribing physician or licensed pharmacist.

Parents should with their physician’s counsel, determine whether the medication schedule can be adjusted to avoid administering medication during school hours. Any unused medication unclaimed by the parent will be destroyed by school personnel when a prescription is no longer to be administered or at the end of the school year. Over the counter medication should NOT be sent to school. i.e.: cough drops, aspirin.

A Peer Mediation program will be used in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. The program uses students to seek safe solutions to their own problems. Fourth and Fifth grade peer mediators are trained along with adult supervisors to peacefully resolve conflicts in a win/win approach.

Students are to follow directions of the adult in charge.

Stay inside the designated play area.

Stay away from water puddles or mud.

Ask permission to leave playground for getting lost balls, restroom, etc.

Contact sports are not permitted.

No snowballing or stone throwing will be allowed.

No sliding on the ice.

NO FIGHTING WILL BE ALLOWED OF ANY KIND (even play fighting).

Students will wait for the playground/gym aide to take them to the playground/gym.

Progress reports are sent home each mid nine weeks. These are used to share concerns with parents when students may be having difficulty, have dropped one or more letter grade(s), work habits decline, failure to turn in homework, etc. Teachers are also encouraged to send positive messages home as well.

At the end of the first semester teachers will submit retention considerations. At this point the teacher must have at least two parent conferences prior to the final decision in May. One conference is to be attended by the principal. A decision on retention will be made at a conference in May with the principal, teacher and parent present.

Elementary classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive after 7:45 a.m. Supervision begins at 7:45 a.m. Students arriving up to one hour after 8:00 am will be considered tardy. Coming in after 9:00 a.m., students will be marked for a half-day absence. Students leaving after 2:00 p.m. will be counted as an early dismissal and this will affect their perfect attendance record.

LUNCH TIMES Eat Recess Inside

1st Grade 11:00 11:15 11:45

2nd Grade 11:00 11:15 11:45

3rd Grade 11:30 11:45 12:15

4th Grade 11:30 11:45 12:15

Recess Eat Inside

5th Grade 10:50 11:15 11:35

Walkers and Bus Students are dismissed at 2:55 p.m. Students should leave school premises. There is no supervision after the busses leave.

The School encourages students to attend as many school events held after school as possible, without interfering with their school work and home activities. Enthusiastic spectators help to build school spirit and encourage those students who are participating in the event.

However, in order to ensure that students attending evening events as nonparticipants are properly safe-guarded, it is strongly advised that students be accompanied by a parent or adult chaperone when they attend the event. The school is not responsible for supervising unaccompanied students nor will it be responsible for students who arrive without an adult chaperone.

STUDENT SIGN-IN, SIGN-OUT PROCEDURE

No students are permitted to leave the school grounds during school hours without the school's consent. Our policy is as follows:

1. When students come to school tardy, parents are requested to accompany the student to the office and sign the student in. An admittance slip will be given to the student to allow them to enter class.

2. Authorized adults must come to the elementary office to pick up a student and sign the student out. No student(s) will be released from the classroom.

3. Students will then be released to that person signing the register book.

 

Parents are required to write notes to the teacher indicating date and time of dental and medical appointments, etc. We will try to have those students waiting in the elementary office. We ask you to sign the register book also. In case of an emergency (i.e. fire, bomb threat, etc.) your child will only be released to the custodial parent or persons listed on the student’s emergency medical form.

TEACHER REQUESTS

Teacher requests must go through the elementary office. Requests must be received prior to April 15^th. A request for a teacher does not guarantee your child will have that teacher, due to numbers and other considerations it may not be possible. There will be no kindergarten requests due to busing and numbers. McComb Elementary does the best job possible to assign your child to a classroom that will be a rewarding experience.

The NEW Ohio Parent Information and Resource Center statewide phone number is 1-866-253-1829 (toll free)

The Ohio PIRC goals are (1) to help parents understand the state’s "No Child Left Behind" accountability system and opportunities available for supplemental educational services and public school choice with an emphasis on outreach to parents (2) to help schools connect "No Child Left Behind" with Parent/Family Engagement Programs, Expanded Learning Opportunities/Supplemental Educational Services, Early Childhood Education Programs, and Urban League Education Programs and (3) to help link parent information and resource services state-wide.

Ohio PIRC Strive to:

• Empower parents so they will become more involved in the educational lives of their children
• Strengthen partnerships between parents, schools, and communities
• Link services to parents, educators, and organizations serving families throughout Ohio

How Is This Accomplished?

• Parent "Info-Line"
• Parent as Teachers Program
• Parents in Public Policy
• Early Family Literacy Programs
• Families Accessing Community Services
• Parent Outreach Program
• Making the Connection: NCLB

Students must receive the permission of the teacher before using any equipment or materials in the classroom and the permission of the principal to use any other school equipment or facility. Students will be held responsible for the proper use and safe-keeping of any equipment or facility they are allowed to use.

Visitors, particularly parents, are welcome at the school. In order to properly monitor the safety of students and staff, each visitor must report to the office upon entering the school to sign in and obtain a pass. Any visitor found in the building without signing in and obtaining a pass shall be reported to the principal. If a person wishes to confer with a member of the staff, she/he should call for an appointment prior to coming to the school in order to prevent any inconvenience.

Visitation of children from other schools is permitted only with prior permission of parent and principal. Children under school age are not permitted to visit school unless accompanied by parents. This policy also applies to parties during the school year.

Adults from the community are encouraged to volunteer to work with classroom teachers. Volunteers for the elementary library and cafeteria are also needed. McComb Elementary also uses volunteers in their L.A.M.P. program, Literacy And Mentoring Partners. L.A.M.P. is a model literacy program that combines aspects of various reading practices and formulates a project specific to our school. Volunteers work with focus children at least once a week.

In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, section 3313.661, the McComb Local Board of Education has adopted the following policy concerning conduct of students within its jurisdiction. A violation of any policy or rule stated herein may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to expulsion, suspension or removal. This policy will apply to conduct on school premises, property, and buses, to conduct off school premises which directly affects other students, and to conduct at all school activities regardless of the location.

A. Use, possession, concealment, or transmission of illegal drugs, narcotics, paraphernalia, other mind-altering substances, or substance purported to be any of the above will result in expulsion. Law enforcement officers will be notified.

B. Use, possession, concealment, or transmission of tobacco products.

C. Use, possession, concealment, or transmission of a firearm or knife as defined in the Ohio Revised Code will result in a suspension with recommendation of a one year expulsion as per state law. Law enforcement officers will be notified.

4. Use, possession, concealment or transmission of dangerous devises or substances which could harm one or more persons. Law enforcement

Officers may be notified.

E. Use, possession, concealment or transmission of personal communication devices, electronic devices, pornographic materials or unauthorized computer software.

F. Unauthorized possession or damage to school or private property. Law enforcement officers may be notified.

G. Disruption of school activities, or functions of the school by the use of violence, force, noise, threats, of physical violence or intimidation. Law enforcement officers may be notified.

H. Use of inappropriate language.

I. Disrespect to a staff member or insubordination - failure to comply with the reasonable request of a staff member or school policy.

J. Fighting, or provocation of a fight. If it can be clearly established that a student in a fight was merely reasonably defending himself, he/she may receive a lesser penalty.

K. Initiation, harassment, or hazing.

L. Sexual harassment or any unwanted sexual advances which may be verbal, visual, or physical contact as perceived by the recipient.

M. Unauthorized use, falsely using, or altering school equipment, machines correspondence, forms, information, or alarms.

N. Truancy from school including not being excused from school by parents, unexcused absences, skipping class(es) or study hall, or leaving school without permission from the elementary school office.

O. Gambling or unauthorized card playing.

P. Inappropriate dress or appearance as specified by the Board of Education policy.

Q. Presence in restricted areas at unauthorized times.

R. Cheating, forgery. or falsification.

S. Knowledge of dangerous weapons or threats of violence.

T. Physically assaulting or verbally threatening a staff member/student/person Associated with the District.

U. Misconduct against a school official or employee or the property of such a person, regardless of where it occurs.

22. Misconduct off school grounds.
23. False alarms and false reports.

X. Other possible student conduct reaching the gravity of the above examples in terms of persistent disobedience, misconduct, or disruption. Any action judged by school officials to involve misconduct and not specifically mentioned in other sections of this Student Discipline Code may be dealt with as insubordination.

 

 

INFECTIOUS AND/OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASE POLICY

 

The purpose of this policy is basically to address issues which arise when either a student or an employee is determined to be infected with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). This policy can also be applied to other infectious and/or contagious diseases contracted by a student or an employee.

The Board of Education recognizes that AIDS is currently a significant medical and social problem. The Board desires to protect the rights of individual students and employees who may be infected with AIDS as well as protecting non-infected students, staff and the public.

Current medical information indicates that casual person-to-person contact as would occur among school children and staff, poses no risk in the transmission of AIDS. With the above information and public concern in mind, the following policy is established.

Students and employees who have been determined to have AIDS will be allowed to attend school or continue employment on a regular basis provided:

1. The patient's physician recommends that the health status of the student or employee is such as to allow participation in regular activities.

2. The patient does not have open sores or skin eruptions that cannot be covered.

3. In the case of a student, the child behaves acceptably, i.e. does not bite other individuals or exhibit other violent behavior.

 

The individual evaluation of each case should be done with the following people involved; school official, the patient's private physician, the parents (in case of student) and the public health officials.

The main problem areas are younger children and neurological handicapped children who lack control of their bodily secretions and/or exhibit violent behavior. Decision to exclude such students should be made after a careful evaluation of the risk by the above personnel.

The results of above evaluations are confidential and will be treated as such for students and employees. Only those personnel who are required to have information will be informed regarding any such case. In the case of a student, the superintendent, building principal, school nurse and the student's teachers should be informed of the student's physical condition. In the case of an employee, the superintendent, building principal, and the employee's immediate supervisor should be informed of the employee's physical

condition.

The final decision regarding future school attendance of a student or employment of an employee will be made by the superintendent and may be: unconditional, conditional or home instruction for a student; unconditional, conditional, sick leave or leave of absence for the employee.

The board also directs the administration to develop a program for educating students and staff and the public regarding AIDS. Information from the National Center for Disease Control, the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Education will be utilized. One of the basic purposes of the educational program will be to dispel fears based on erroneous information or lack of information.

HEAD LICE If head lice is found in a student's hair, parents will be called to come get the student from school and to administer treatment to the hair. Directions will be given to parents of what needs to be done before students

may return to school. Students will be excluded from school until the hair is free of nits. Parents must bring the student to the office with written clearance from the health department. Telephone the Hancock County Health Department at 424-7869 or the Wood County Health Department at 352-8402 to set up an appointment to have your child checked. The student would then be permitted back in school.

SCABIES If a student is suspected of having scabies, parents must take the child to the doctor for diagnosis. A doctor's note needs to be sent with the student before they will be admitted to the classroom.