Student Parent Handbook 14-15 PDF

NORTHERN TIER
CAREER CENTER
2014-2015
STUDENT
HANDBOOK
Northern Tier Career Center

120 Career Center Lane
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Fax: (570) 265-3002
www.ntccschool.org
Dear Student and Parent:

We welcome you to the Northern Tier Career Center.
This is your handbook, developed to provide you with information about the
Career Center and its course offerings, your rights and responsibilities, and the
rules and regulations we expect you to follow.
The entire staff is looking forward to the opportunity to assist you toward
success in the career of your choice. The educational experience you will gain
in your Career Technical Educational Program will enable you to enter the
world of work secure in your skills and abilities and well prepared to continue
learning, either on the job or at an institution of higher learning. I hope that you
share our high expectations and are committed to learning in a safe environment.
Your cooperation is essential for success in our programs and will enable each
student to be successful.
Please sign and return the Student Information Packet indicating you have
reviewed this handbook.
We look forward to working with you during this school year.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth M. Frankhouser
Elizabeth M. Frankhouser
Administrative Director
The Northern Tier Career Center is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by
Title VI and IX and Section 504. For more information, contact the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at 120
Career Center Lane Towanda, PA 18848-8095, (570) 265-8111.
POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Northern Tier Career Center is an equal opportunity education institution
and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or
handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title
VI, Subsection 80.6 and Title IX, Subsection 86.9 of the 1972 Educational
Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
For more information, or grievance procedures, contact Mrs. Elizabeth
Frankhouser, the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at: 120 Career Center
Lane, Towanda, PA 18848, phone number: (570) 265-8111.
DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Northern Tier Career Center does not discriminate as to employees
physical disabilities. All handicapped employees will be given equal
opportunity, support services and reasonable accommodations, as individual
needs and circumstances dictate, to allow them to be employed at the Northern
Tier Career Center.
For more information, contact the Section 504 Coordinator at 120 Career Center
Lane, Towanda, PA 18848, phone number: (570) 265-8111.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Forms:
Administration of Medicine Request
Prescription Medication
Dispense of Medication Authorization
Asthma Medication Self-Administration
Asthma Self-Administration Authorization
Epi-pen Self-Administration Authorization
Educational Field Trip Request
Joint Operating Committee Members
Professional Advisory Committee
Administration
Faculty and Staff
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Asbestos Notice
Assemblies
Attendance
Authority of Faculty and Staff
Calendar
Cellular/Electronic Devices
Change of Address/Contact
Clubs and Activities
Conduct
Cooperative Education
Diplomas and Certificates
Discrimination Complaint Form
Discrimination Statement
Diversified Occupations and Cooperative Education
Dress and Grooming
Driving Regulations
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Educational Field Trips
Emergency Operations Plan
Eye Protection Devices
FERPA Rights
Fire Drills
First Aid Procedures
Floral/Gift Deliveries
Grades
Graduate Follow Ups
Graffiti
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Harassment Form
Harassment Unlawful
Hazing
Insurance
Internet
Laser Pointers
Locks and Lockers
Lost and Found
Medication
Military Access to Student Lists
Nondiscrimination Policy
Out of School Suspension
Pest Management Notification
Philosophy
Pledge of Allegiance
Pupil Selection and Removal
Records
Recovery of Costs
Restaurant
Rights and Responsibilities
Safety
Schedule Changes
School Closings
School Property
Search and Seizure
Sexual Harassment
School Activities
Student Packet
Telephone Usage
Textbook/Reference Material
Tobacco
Verbal Communication Unwanted
Visitors
Weapons, Threats or Acts of Violence
Weapon Possession on School Property
Withdrawal
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Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Fax: (570) 265-3002
www.ntccschool.org
ADMINISTRATION OF OVER-THE-COUNTER
MEDICATION REQUEST
Student: ________________________________________________________
Home School: _____________________ Program: ___________________
The following non-prescription medications are covered under career centers
orders. They do not need a health care provider permission form completed, only
parent permission: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, cough drops, and antacid. These
medications are kept in stock and can be supplied by the school.
I give permission for the school nurse to administer this/these medication(s) as
detailed above. In the event that the school nurse is not available (such as out of
the building or during a field trip), I give permission for a staff member, trained
by the nurse, to administer this medication. Training will include instructions on
over-the-counter medication administration.
I give permission for the following non-prescription medications to be
administered to my child, per recommended dosage based on age/weight:
Please sign next to each medication that you are granting the NTCC to administer
to your child.
Acetaminophen ___________________________________________
Ibuprofen
___________________________________________
Cough drops
___________________________________________
Antacid tablets
___________________________________________
_____________________
Date
__________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
The Northern Tier Career Center is an equal opportunity education institution and will not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its activities, programs or
employment practices as required by Title VI and IX and Section 504. For more information,
contact the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at 120 Career Center Lane Towanda, PA 188488095, (570) 265-8111.

Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Fax: (570) 265-3002
www.ntccschool.org
PERSCRIPTION MEDICATION FORM
This form is valid only for the medication and dosages herein prescribed.
The medication prescribed for said pupil ________________________
(Name of Pupil)
is: _____________________________________________________
(Name of Medication)
_____________________________ shall be administered
(Dosage Amount)
____________________.
(Frequency and Time)
1. The physical characteristics of this medication including color, shape and
size are as follows:
_________________________________________________________
2. This medication is provided for the following reasons:
_________________________________________________________
3. Possible side effects and/or cautions of the medication may include the
following:
_________________________________________________________
4. Failure to receive this medication may result in the following:
_________________________________________________________
____________
(Date)
__________________________________________
(Physicians Signature)
The Northern Tier Career Center is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its activities, programs or employment
practices as required by Title VI and IX and Section 504. For more information, contact the Title IX
and Section 504 Coordinator at 120 Career Center Lane Towanda, PA 18848-8095, (570) 265-8111.

Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
www.ntccschool.org
Fax:
(570) 265-3002
DISPENSE OF MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

Nurse, Attendance Secretary, or Director is hereby authorized to dispense the
following medication to: ___________________(name of pupil) under the
conditions listed. This authorization is based upon the parents/guardians request
and under the orders of the physician as found in the Request for Administration
of Medication.
Conditions for dispensing medication:
Name of Medication:_______________________________________
Prescribed Dosage:_________________________________________
Time Schedule:____________________________________________
Physician:______________________________________________
The Northern Tier Career Center, in consideration of the dispensing of
prescription drugs by its employees who are employed by Northern Tier Career
Center, hereby covenants and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify all such
employees against any and all claims, damages, expenses, attorneys fees, suits,
cause or causes of action, in law or equity, or any place howsoever which may be
brought against such employees in connection with the dispensing of prescription
drugs, including but not limited to negligent acts and/or omissions.
Faculty and staff agreeing to administer medication to students in accord with this
policy are operating within the scope of their employment.
____________ __________________________________________
(Date)
(NTCC Directors Signature)

Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Fax: (570) 265-3002
www.ntccschool.org
ASTHMA MEDICATION SELF-ADMINISTRATION FORM
In certain instances, medical care providers and parents/guardians may request
that a student keep their asthma medication with them at all times and be allowed
to self-administer while in a school setting. Self-administration can be defined as
the students discretionary use of his/her prescribed asthma medication.
The following guidelines must be met:
A primary care provider request for self-administration of asthma medication
must be completed, with a signature from the licensed provider. The form must
contain the following information:
1. Name of the medication.
2. Prescribed dosage.
3. Time or times at which the medication is to be administered.
4. Documentation that the student is capable of self-administration.
The parent or guardian of the student will provide written authorization of the
Northern Tier Career Center, for the self-administration of asthma medication.
Students are required to notify the NTCC Administration following each use
of the inhaler. If the student abuses or ignores NTCC policy, NTCC can remove
the privilege to carry the medication.
To be completed by Parent/Guardian:
Students Name: ____________________ Phone: ______________
Address: _________________________________________________
By signing below, I understand and agree to:
I authorize the NTCC to allow my child to possess and use his/her asthma
medication while in a school setting. I understand this completed authorization
form will be kept in the Administrative office. My child is to notify the
Administration following each use of the inhaler. If my child abuses or ignores
the policy, I understand NTCC can remove the privilege to carry the medication.
An authorization form must be completed each school year. NTCC may contact
the provider if there are concerns regarding medication.
____________________________
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
__________________
(Date)
To be completed by the students primary care provider:

Medication:
Dosage:
Time and frequency to be given:
Diagnosis:
Possible side effects:
As the medical care provider for this student, I verify that he/she has been taught
the proper use of their inhaler, has adequate knowledge of their asthma and how
to control it, and is thought to be responsible enough to keep their inhaler with
them and use it properly without supervision.
Medical Providers Printed Name: _____________________________
Phone Contact Number: _____________________________________
Medical Providers Signature: ________________________________
Date: _____________________
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Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Fax: (570) 265-3002
www.ntccschool.org
EPIPEN SELF-ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN:
Students Name:
DOB:
Address:
Phone #:
Emergency Phone #:
Grade:
By signing below, I understand and agree to:

I authorize the Northern Tier Career Center to allow my child to possess and use
his/her Epi Pen medication while in a school setting. I understand this completed
authorization form will be kept in the Administrative office. My child is to notify
the NTCC Administration following each use of the EpiPen. If my child abuses
or ignores the policy, I understand Northern Tier Career Center can remove the
privilege to carry the medication. An authorization form must be completed each
school year. The school may contact the provider if there are concerns regarding
medication.
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
(Date)
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Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Fax: (570) 265-3002
www.ntccschool.org
EDUCATIONAL TRIP REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
Students Name: ________________________
Grade: _____________
Address: _____________
Program:
Dates of absence(s):
Destination of trip:
Has the student been to above destination previously?: yes/no
List activities planned during trip:___________________________________
Students instructor may ask that your son/daughter give a report of his/her trip.
This could be of great value to the other students. Would this meet with your
approval? Yes/No (Circle one). The student is responsible for all missed
assignments during time in which they are participating in educational field trip.
Signature of Parent or Guardian ________
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For School Use Only:
Approved/Not Approved (Circle One)
_____________________________
Signature of Home School Principal
___________________________
Signature of NTCC Director
Copy to Instructor ____________
Date _______________________
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JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

AND PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS
Athens Area School District
Canton Area School District
Northeast Bradford School District
Sayre Area School District
Towanda Area School District
Troy Area School District
Wyalusing Valley School District
Sullivan County School District
Lonnie Stethers
Melony Taylor
Angela Crown
Kevin Brown
Susan Portnoff
Bill Hansell
Gene Anne Woodruff
Rebecca Ferguson
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Athens Area School District
Canton Area School District
Northeast Bradford School District
Sayre Area School District
Towanda Area School District
Troy Area School District
Wyalusing Valley School District
Sullivan County School District
Craig Stage
Matt Gordon
Heather McPherson
Dean Hosterman
Steve Gobble
Charles Young
Chester Mummau
Craig Skaluba
ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Director
Business Administrator
Dean, Student Facilitator
Health Room, Office Assistant
Student Attendance
Elizabeth Frankhouser
Michelle Welles
Christi Signor
Gyla Sites
Lorraine Parks
FACULTY AND STAFF

Custodians:
Kraig Benjamin
Eleanor Krause
Paul Vanderpool
Instructors:
Autobody Repair Technology
Automotive Mechanics Technology
Building Construction
Coop/D.O.
Cosmetology
Diesel Mechanics
Dion Sullivan
Paul Price
Darren Howell
Rhaylene Cooley
Karla Bozoki
Richard Decatur
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Electrical Occupations
Food Production
Health Assisting
Medical Records Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Welding Technology
Donald Washburn
Amanda Connell
Angela Koss
Michelle Capwell
Thomas Milks
Paul Welch
Instructional Aides:
Melissa Bruce
Willis Edger
Keri Sullivan
Kate Vanderpool
Maintenance:
Charles Murphy
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN

Dear Parent or Guardian:
The purpose of this letter is to assure you of our concern for the safety and welfare
of all students at the Northern Tier Career Center. The Northern Tier Career
Centers Emergency Operations Plan provides for response action to be taken in
all types of emergencies, therefore, several types of protective responses are
planned as follows:
RESPONSE
CONDITION
Building Evacuation
Evacuation to a safe area on school grounds

in case of fire.
These actions are normally scheduled due to
weather conditions. Cancellations may occur
if there is a prolonged disruption in utility
services.
Sudden occurrences, such as tornadoes or
hazardous material accidents. Cover in place
as best immediate response.
Total evacuation may become necessary if
area contaminated with hazardous material or
flooding (examples).
Delayed Openings/Cancellation
In-Place Sheltering
Evacuation
Additionally, if your residence should be in an endangered area, and Northern

Tier Career Center is not, your children will be cared for at either the career center
or their regular home school until the danger has passed, or you or a person you
authorize, comes to the school to regain custody. If a total evacuation becomes
necessary, your children will be bussed to a host school shown on the attached
sketch map. Northern Tier Career Center is/may be designated by the Bradford
County Emergency Management Agency as the reception center to which the
general public evacuates, should the latter also be necessary. In either case, you
will be kept informed on the location where you can regain custody of your
children through local radio and television announcements. Parents, or others
authorized to pick up a student, will be required to provide identification at the
pick-up point and sign a release of a student to their custody.
Identification may consist of a drivers license, social security card, voter
registration card, etc. Please complete and return the attached form by identifying
those persons whom you authorize to take custody of your children during an
emergency.
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In the event your child (children) has a personal means of transportation (car, bike,
motorcycle) at Northern Tier Career Center during a declared emergency and
ordered evacuated, your consent is also required before the student (child) will be
released and authorized to evacuate in his/her own mode of transportation. This
consent must be indicated on the attached form.
I specifically urge that you not telephone schools, or attempt to make different
arrangements. That will only create confusion and divert staff and faculty
members from their assigned emergency duties.
Emergency conditions may also require that an individual building or even the
entire school will have to close for a period of time. In that event, students may
be required to complete daily classroom assignments while at the home school or
at home. You will be informed on this requirement through the home schools,
newspapers, radio and TV stations. In addition, you will be informed on the
method by which daily class assignments are delivered and completed
assignments are returned to the teachers.
In order to ensure the safety of the students at the Northern Tier Career Center
and ensure the continuity of their education, I urgently request the cooperation of
all parents.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Frankhouser, Director

NOTE: A copy of the Northern Tier Career Centers Emergency Operation Plan
is available for inspection upon request.
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PUPIL SELECTION AND REMOVAL

Per the Articles of Agreement, established in 1974, the selection of students is
conducted by the participating districts. Following is an excerpt from the Articles
of Agreement dealing with student selection:
ARTICLE 20 PUPIL SELECTION
Each Participating school district shall be responsible for the selection of
pupils to attend the Northern Tier Career Center in conformity with pupil
admission policies and procedures established by the Professional
Advisory Council and approved by the Joint Operating Committee. If
for any reason the continuance of a pupil in the Northern Tier Career
Center is not desirable, he/she shall be returned to his/her resident school
upon recommendation of the Director of the Northern Tier Career Center
and with the approval of the Joint Operating Committee.
This means, in fact, that the final decision for student selection is made by each
participating high school on whatever criteria that school establishes for selection.
The Northern Tier Career Center instructional staff and administration do not
control or determine which students will attend Northern Tier Career Center.
It also means that Northern Tier Career Center personnel cannot reject students or
refuse to admit students to class at any time during their membership in Northern
Tier Career Center courses. The only procedure for removing a student from the
NTCC is by expulsion. This will occur only after a disciplinary problem has
developed and the expulsion procedure established by the Joint Operating
Committee has been followed.
It is the responsibility of the NTCC to keep a record of student progress including
subject progress, work attitude, behavior in class activities, and patterns of
misconduct or poor attendance. The NTCC will document the listed and keep the
local high school principal or guidance counselor informed of the students
progress and our recommendations.
If a participating high school principal chooses to withdraw a student from
Northern Tier Career Center during the course of the year, he/she may do so at
his/her own discretion. This decision may be based upon a recommendation from
the NTCC Administrative Director. We will make such a recommendation only
after the instructor and the Administrative Director have documented their own
effort to do everything reasonably possible to assist the student in adjusting to
his/her program, learning acceptable behavior patterns, and developing a
reasonable interest in his/her subject area.
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CALENDAR (INSERT)!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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STUDENT PACKET
A student packet will be given out, on the first day of school, at the NTCC. Forms
included are the Student Emergency Card, Authorization for Release of
Information, Handbook Signature portion, Student Pick-Up Authorization, and
Student Medical Form. These forms are to be completely filled out, by the
parent/guardian, and returned to the NTCC office before the student will be
allowed to do any live work in the shop or be approved for a co-op or diversified
occupations position.
ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS
The compulsory attendance law was passed to make certain that all children
would have an equal opportunity to gain a public school education. School
officials and parents are responsible for this education of our children, and the
state places fines and prison sentences or both for failure to observe the law.
Section 1326: The term compulsory school age shall mean the period of a
childs life from the time the childs parents elect to have the child enter school,
which shall be no later than at the age of eight years, until the age of seventeen.
Every child of compulsory school age, having a legal residence in this
Commonwealth, is required to attend a day school in which the subjects and
activities prescribed by the State Council of Education are taught in the English
language and every parent, or guardian of the person having control or charge of
any child or children of compulsory school age is required to send such child or
children to such day school.
Act 29: Act 29 extensively revised provisions for truancy. The law raises to
Three hundred Dollars ($300.00) the fine for truancy placed on parents and
requires them to pay court costs or be sentenced to complete a parenting education
program, Both the truant child and parents must appear at a hearing by the district
justice. If the parents show that they took reasonable steps to ensure the
attendance of the child, they will not be convicted of a summary offense. If the
parents are not convicted and the child continues to be truant, the child can be
fined up to Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or be assigned to an adjudication
alternative program. The law also grants school police officers the same arrest
powers as attendance officers and home and school visitors.
Act 29 also removes from truant juveniles their driving privileges for 90 days for
a first offense and six months for a second, while juveniles who are unlicensed
are prohibited from applying for a learners permit for ninety (90) days (first
offense) or six (6) months (second offense) after their sixteenth (16th) birthday.
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Success in any job depends largely on the daily attention that we give to the job.
School is no exception to this rule. Regular attendance is essential to satisfactory
progress, achievements, and success in school. Irregular attendance usually
results in lower levels of achievement. Work that is missed can never be made up
fully. Explanations, discussions and teacher participation have been missed.
Therefore, it is important that every student attend school on a regular basis. With
this in mind, the following attendance policy has been designated.
Students need to be responsible for their attendance, just as in the world of work.
As we ready you for your chosen occupation, it will be your responsibility to
provide NTCC with an explanation for absences.
A. Students remaining at the home school will be counted absent, by
Northern Tier Career Center, if not pre-approved by the home school
principal.
B. Students who attend Northern Tier Career Center in the afternoon
must sign out, in the home school office, if not attending Northern
Tier Career Center that day.
C. Students placed on in-school suspension by the home school, which
include Northern Tier Career Center, shall provide Northern Tier
Career Center with a note, from the home school principal or student
attendance person, stating the date(s) of in-school suspension,
before a student can be counted as not absent for the day by Northern
Tier Career Center.
D. Students placed on out-of-school suspension by the home school,
which include Northern Tier Career Center, shall provide Northern
Tier Career Center with a note from the home school principal or
student attendance person, stating the date(s) of out-of-school
suspension, before a student can be counted as excused for the
absences by Northern Tier Career Center.
E. Northern Tier Career Center encourages students to participate in
home school activities; however, it is the students responsibility to
let the Northern Tier Career Center student attendance person know,
in advance, if he/she will be unable to attend Northern Tier Career
Center on a particular date. Such activities include band, home
school field trips, sports, etc. Sports schedules and a list of team
members, signed by the home school principal, should be turned in
to the Northern Tier Career Center attendance person at the
beginning of the sport season.
It shall be each students responsibility to inform the NTCC, in advance, when
he/she will need to remain at the home school for a home school field trip or
activity (i.e.: sports, band trip, SADD assembly, make-up English test, etc.) Any
student remaining at the home school is expected to produce a slip, signed by the
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home school principal or attendance officer, when he/she returns to NTCC.

STUDENTS WHO ARE FOUND TO HAVE INTENTIONALLY MISSED THE
BUS TO NTCC SHALL BE CONSIDERED UNEXCUSED FOR THAT DAY.
Students who are absent should report, directly from their bus, to the NTCC office
on the first day back to school. The student must bring an excuse slip or note,
signed by a parent or guardian, detailing the specific reason for the absence,
date(s) of absence, name of shop, and home school. If not, a temporary excuse
pass will be issued. Temporary excuse passes will only be issued for two (2) days
beyond the date of absence. Failure to submit an excuse within three (3) days of
an absence will result in the absence being considered unexcused or illegal
depending upon age. Instructors will not admit students to class, after an absence,
without a pass from the office.
REMINDER IF YOU ARE ABSENT FROM BOTH SHOOLS YOU WILL
NEED TO PROVIDE TWO EXCUSE SLIPS, ONE FOR EACH SCHOOL. IF
A STUDENT ATTENDS THE HOME SCHOOL BUT LEAVES EARLY FOR
AN APPOINTMENT, SICKNESS, ETC., AND DOES NOT ATTEND NTCC,
AN EXCUSE WILL BE NEEDED FOR NTCC. YOU MUST SIGN OUT FROM
THE HOME SCHOOL OFFICE OR NURSES OFFICE. NOTE: Students who
are 18 years of age or older, and still residing with their parents, are NOT
permitted to sign their own excuses. The parent or guardian is still responsible
for you and must sign all excuses.
Upon student request, make-up work may be given, for excused absences. The
work is due in an amount of time equal to the number of days missed. The
required work may be completed in advance in order for a student to accompany
parent-guardian on trips or family activities. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE STUDENT TO CONTACT HIS/HER INSTRUCTOR AND ARRANGE
FOR MAKE-UP WORK. Any student who is absent for more than five (5)
consecutive days should contact his/her instructor to make arrangements for
assignments. The responsibility for obtaining the assignments rests with the
parents and/or student.
Absence for the following reasons is excused and legal: illness, quarantine, death
in the immediate family, impassable roads, inclement weather, emergency permit
for exceptionally urgent reasons, religious holiday (if requested prior to), and
educational tour and/or trip (if requested and approved by NTCC prior to), outof-school suspension by home school or NTCC. After the student returns to
school, the student will be allowed one (1) day to make-up work for each day of
absence. If the buses make their usual runs, students are expected to be in school.
Unexcused absence will be declared for any of the following reasons: illegal
employment, truancy, absence through parental neglect, such as: over-sleeping,
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missing the bus, shopping, visiting relatives, babysitting, remaining home to do

school work, chores, or visiting the community college library for reference work,
etc. NOTE: Unexcused absence for students under the age of seventeen (17) is
considered an illegal absence. For all illegal or unexcused absences, the student
will not be allowed to receive any credit for work missed, unless otherwise
approved by the Administrative Director.
When a student who is seventeen (17) years of age or older accumulates ten (10)
or more days of unexcused absence, he/she shall be notified by certified mail to
the parents or guardian that he/she is being dropped from the enrollment of the
NTCC as coordinated with the students participating school district.
The NTCC will follow any home school medical excuse policy. Therefore, if you
are required to submit a doctors excuse to your home school, then a copy of same
is required at NTCC.
During the school day, if you are caught off school property without the
permission of school personnel, you will be considered truant. A truancy is
considered an unlawful or unexcused absence from school. You will receive a 0
for each class you miss, and you will not be allowed to make up work missed.
Appropriate disciplinary measures will also be taken by administrative personnel.
Students arriving late to the NTCC must report to the office before going to their
program area and should have an excuse slip or note, signed by the parent or
guardian, stating the reason for being tardy. Once again, instructors will not admit
late students to class without a pass from the office.
Students accumulating three (3) tardies within a semester will have their driving
privileges revoked.
For every 205 minutes of unexcused tardiness accumulated, students will be
charged with one-half day of unexcused absence. They will be liable for
prosecution according to the compulsory attendance laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
Students who require an early dismissal for a doctor or dentist appointment,
funeral, etc., should bring in a permission slip, signed by the parent or guardian,
stating the reason for the early dismissal, time to be dismissed, and name of the
person who will be picking up the student, to the NTCC office, as soon as he/she
arrives at school. Before leaving the school, the parent or guardian must report to
the office to sign out the student. If someone other than the parent or guardian is
to pick up the student, his/her name must be included on the dismissal slip from
home.
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In order to receive credit for attendance at the NTCC, a student is required to be

in attendance, at NTCC, for at least half of their scheduled instructional day.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
Out-of-school suspension may be given by the NTCC and/or the students home
school. If students out-of-school suspension includes the NTCC, he/she is not
allowed on NTCC property or to participate in or attend any NTCC related
functions during the suspension. Out-of-school suspension is considered an
excused absence.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/CONTACT
Students are requested to report to the office whenever there is a change of
address, phone number, or change of guardian. This is necessary so that all
records can be kept current.
GRADES
Student grades are reported on a nine-week basis and are sent to the home schools
immediately following each nine-week period.
The grading scale and its percentage equivalent for Northern Tier Career Center
is listed below:
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
99%
97%
94%
91%
89%
86%
83%
C
CD+
D
DF
80%
77%
74%
72%
70%
69% or below
All failing grades will be recorded on grade sheets as 64% or actual percent,
whichever is lower.
PHILOSOPHY
The basis for the American educational system is the belief that its youth should
be as fully prepared as possible for the economic, social, and political aspects of
the American culture. We believe that those students in Bradford and Sullivan
Counties who are skill-oriented or skill-inclined must be given full opportunity to
develop those skills, together with an accompanying awareness of the social and
political nature of life in the working, adult world. This leads directly to a
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commitment that the career and technical educational student has the right, and
the schools have the obligation, to provide whatever facilities, talent, time, and
effort are necessary to provide, eventually, both the training and experiences that
lead to successful and productive lives. To those ends, we pledge our support and
reiterate our belief in withholding no opportunity for growth, for learning, or for
experience that affects that portion of our schools population for whom career
and technical education, in its broadest description, has evolved into the vital
educational component it now is.
HOME SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
1. No student should be in the building(s) before 8:30 a.m. unless requested by a
teacher, or he/she has been issued permission from the office.
2. After arriving on the school grounds, students are not to leave before regular
dismissal has been announced by the office, unless permission is granted from the
office.
3. No student should be in the building(s) after regular dismissal time unless
requested by a teacher or is participating in a supervised activity.
4. Groups using the building(s) in the evening must use only the room or section
of the building reserved for them and leave all rooms and equipment in proper
condition prior to leaving.
ASSEMBLIES
Assembly programs are an important part of your school life. At the Northern
Tier Career Center there will not be an abundance of assembly programs, but
proper conduct will be expected. It will be the students responsibility to:
A. Sit in an assigned area with instructor.
B. Show respect for persons involved in the program.
C. Leave the assembly in an orderly manner and return to the shop area.
AUTHORITY OF FACULTY AND STAFF
There is no division of authority among the faculty and staff of the NTCC.
Teachers and staff are authorized to reprimand or correct misbehaving students at
any time or at any place during the school day and at any school function or
activity.
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SAFETY
At the NTCC we are Safety Conscious. No student shall be permitted to operate
any piece of machinery until he/she has passed, with 100% accuracy, a written
safety test and a proficiency test for each machine.
All persons, (students, instructors, administration, and visitors) upon entering the
shop, are required to wear eye protection devices as required by Act 116 Eye
Protection Law.
Appropriate shoes shall be worn in all areas, with safety in mind at all times.
Loose fitting clothing, torn or frayed sleeves, neckties, etc., should not be worn
while working on machines.
Students should report all accidents, large or small, to the instructor immediately.
In case of fire, turn off all electrical power, proceed to the nearest exit, and
evacuate the shop under the direction of the instructor. Be alert for special
instructions.
Safety is everyones business. Develop safe practices in each shop that will assure
safe conditions for everyone.
Eye protection will be provided to all students.
EYE PROTECTION DEVICES
Providing for the use of eye protective devices by persons in hazardous activities
or exposed to known dangers in schools, colleges, and universities.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
PENNSYLVANIA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
OF
Section 1. Every teacher, student, visitor, spectator, and every other person in
any shop or laboratory in public or private schools, colleges, and universities who
is engaged in or is within the area of known danger created by:
(1) Use of hot liquids, solids, or gases, or caustic or explosive materials, or
(2) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of solid
materials, or
(3) Tempering, heat treatment, or kiln firing of metals and other materials, or
(4) Gas or electric welding, or
(5) Repairing or servicing of vehicles
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Shall wear industrial quality eye protective devices at all times while engaged in
such activities or exposed to such known dangers.
Section 2. ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH STANDARDS, RULES, AND REGULATINS PROMULGATED BY
THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Section 3. For the purposes of this act, industrial quality eye protective devices
means devices meeting the standards of the American Standard Safety Code for
Head, Eye, and Respirator Protection, 22.1 1959, promulgated by the American
Standards Association, Incorporated.
Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately.
FIRE DRILLS
A fire drill is one of the most important activities of a school under certain
conditions. The failure to carry through with it properly may mean the difference
between panic and successful exit from a building. Therefore, a well-conducted
fire drill should be one in which the pupils walk out of the building in a quick,
quiet manner. Students should not run.
To assist in the fire drill, the following preparations are to be made in advance:
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Each shop group is to be instructed regarding the proper exit to use.

Instructors are to designate a student leader and an alternate for both the
morning and afternoon sessions. The assigned student will leave the
room first and fasten the door open then lead the group to the assigned
area. The instructor should follow the group after checking to see that
everyone has left the room. Close the door as you leave.
Keep your pupils moving.
Instruct students that if a hallway is blocked off or some other obstruction
occurs, they are to proceed to any nearby exit and leave the building.
In order to provide an accurate accounting of pupils, teachers are
requested to take Roll Books on all fire drills and check that every
student is accounted for.
No one may stay in the building while a fire drill is being conducted.
No one may return to the building after a fire drill until the person
conducting the drill gives permission.
Instructors are requested not to leave the area of the pupils under their
care until dismissed by the Administrative Director or his designee.
Instructors should check lavatories in their areas to make certain no
pupils are left behind.
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10. In the event of a fire, the alarm must be sounded, the fire department
notified, and the police called. In the event of a bomb threat, instructors
will be notified, all students will evacuate as though it were a building
fire drill. Fire department and police will be notified by the
Administrative Director or the designee.
11. In the event of an alarm failure, the signal to evacuate the building will
be announced through the intercom system originating from the main
office.
RESTAURANT
No student is to be in the Blue Fountain restaurant for lunch unless otherwise
arranged. The instructor will be with the students during the visit. All visits are to
be approved by the Food Prep instructor and the administration. Students are not
to go to the restaurant for cookies, etc. or to use the intercom phones to place
orders.
SCHOOL PROPERTY
Students are responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies, furniture, tools,
and machinery that belongs to the school.
Students, who disfigure property, break windows, or do other damage to school
property or equipment will be required to pay for the damage done or replace the
item.
No grades or certificates will be awarded if a student owes for damaging school
property.
TELEPHONE USAGE
The school telephones are for school-related business and should only be used by
staff members or students who have obtained permission by a staff member. As
a rule, phones are not for student use. Use of phones by students to call other
shops or for personal use is prohibited. Students who must use a phone for
emergency purposes must obtain permission from a staff member. Instructors are
expected to appropriately evaluate whether a students request to use a school
phone is truly an emergency and deny any requests that do not constitute an
emergency.
Instructors and/or administration may confiscate cellular devices if a student is
not using, per assigned task. If a cellular device is confiscated two or more times,
a parent or guardian will be required to retrieve the device from the NTCC
administrative office after each occurrence.
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CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

We are aware that it is convenient for students to have these devices for
communication, research and as an electronic tool. The daily classroom use of
these devices will be at the discretion of the classroom teachers. Individual
teachers policies on cell phone usage may differ. Students will be permitted to
use their devices to assist in the instructional process relating directly to the
curriculum in designated areas of the building at specific times. Student
consequences for not abiding by the instructional guideline rule may result in
confiscation of devices. If confiscation occurs, a parent or guardian will be
required to pick up the device in the NTCC administrative office.
Students bringing their own electronic devices (cell phones, IPods, laptop
computers, etc.) do so at their own risk. The career center is NOT responsible
for items that are lost or stolen.
LASER POINTERS AND ATTACHMENTS
Students are prohibited from possessing and using laser pointers and attachments
during school, on school property, and at school sponsored activities on and off
school property, unless under the direct supervision of his/her instructor, as part
of a class assignment.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
It is the policy of the NTCC to maintain a learning and working environment that
is free from sexual harassment.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any member of the school staff to harass a
student through conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined below.
It shall also be a violation of this policy for students to harass other students
through conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined below.
Sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature when made by any member of the school staff to a student, when made by
any member of the school staff to another staff member, or when made by any
student to another student when:
1.
2.
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term

or condition of an individuals employment or education, or when;
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as
the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting that individual,
or when,
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3.
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with

an individuals academic or professional performance or creating an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or education
environment.
Sexual harassment, as defined above, may include, but is not limited to the
following: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated
remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implications; unwelcomed
touching; suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied
or explicit threats concerning ones grades, job, etc.
Any person who alleges sexual harassment by any staff member or student in the
school may use the schools complaint procedure or may complain directly to
his/her immediate supervisor, administrator, guidance counselor, or other
individual designated to receive such complaints. Filing of a complaint or
otherwise reporting sexual harassment will not reflect upon the individuals status
nor will it affect future employment, grades, or work assignments.
The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused, will be
respected consistent with the schools legal obligations, and with the necessity to
investigate allegations of misconduct and to take corrective action when this
conduct has occurred.
A substantiated charge against a staff member in the school shall subject such
staff member to disciplinary action, including discharge.
A substantiated charge against a student in the school shall subject that student to
student disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion, consistent with the
student discipline code.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
To maintain order and discipline in the school, and to protect the safety and
welfare of students and school personnel, school authorities may search a student,
student lockers, or student automobiles under the circumstances outlined below
and may seize any illegal, unauthorized, or contraband materials discovered in the
search.
Personal
A students person and/or personal effects (e.g. purse, book bag, etc.) may be
searched whenever a school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe that the
student is in possession of illegal or unauthorized materials.
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If a search of a students person is conducted (ex: pants pockets, coat pockets,

cuffs, etc.) it will be conducted in private by a school official with an adult witness
present.
Locker
Student lockers are school property and remain at all times under the control
of the school; however, students are expected to assume full responsibility for the
security of their locker. Periodic general inspections of lockers may be conducted,
by school authorities, for any reason, at any time, without notice, without student
consent, and without a search warrant.
Automobile
Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not a
right. The school retains authority to conduct routine patrols of student parking
lots and inspections of the exteriors of student automobiles on school property.
The interiors of student vehicles may be inspected whenever a school authority
has reasonable suspicion to believe that illegal or unauthorized materials are
contained inside. Such patrols and inspections may be conducted without notice,
without student consent, and without a search warrant.
Seizure of Illegal Materials
If a properly conducted search yields illegal or contraband materials, such
findings may be turned over to proper legal authorities for ultimate disposition.
Drug Sniffing Dogs
Drug dogs will be used as part of the NTCC program to search for contraband.
The dogs will be scheduled into the building without advance notice to the
students. All students shall report to a designated area while the search is being
conducted. The dogs will have no contact with students while a search is under
way.
CONDUCT
Each faculty member has the authority and responsibility to maintain good
conduct and order in his/her shop or laboratory as well as all other areas of the
school and school premises.
Students will be expected to respond to rules, regulations, and standards of
behavior. Discipline is an important part of training. Instructors should keep
anecdotal records on student attitudes and behavior. Failure to conform to rules
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and regulations of the school may result in changing the educational program the
student has selected. Discipline is necessary if learning is to take place.
The following guide will be used for disciplinary actions parents will be notified
that action was (or will be) taken by NTCC.
Violations: skipping class, truancy, unexcused lateness, classroom disruptions,
disrespect or insubordination (disrespectful words are never acceptable at this
school), abusive language, driving or riding without school permission, abuse of
driving privileges.
Disciplinary action will be cumulative and based on the offense. Warnings may
be issued. The severity of the offense can and will move the disciplinary action
to the next level at the discretion of the administration. Refusal to take the
assigned disciplinary action will move the action to the next level of discipline.
The following disciplinary options may be issued: warning, in-school suspension,
in-school suspension with parental conference, out-of-school suspension, removal
from the NTCC program.
THEFT: shall be judged on established facts through discussion with the
student(s) and teacher(s) involved.
POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCES: shall be judged on established facts through discussion with the
student(s) and teacher(s) involved. (Any infraction of this rule will result in at
least six (6) one-half (1/2) days of out-of-school suspension and referred to the
appropriate authorities)
NOTE: Zero tolerance this is your warning
TOBACCO
POSSESSION OF TOBACCO OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS:
Tobacco use by students is prohibited in school buildings, school buses, and on
school property during the school day or during any school activities. If a student
is in possession of tobacco or a tobacco product or is using tobacco or a tobacco
product, it will be confiscated and a Private Criminal Complaint Form, on behalf
of the NTCC, will be filed at the District Magistrates office.
In an instance of a student being caught in possession of tobacco or tobacco
products:
First Offense One (1) day of in-school suspension.
Second Offense Three (3) days of in-school suspension.
Third Offense One (1) day of out-of-school suspension.
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In an instance of a student being caught using tobacco or a tobacco product:

First Offense One (1) day of out-of-school suspension
Second Offense Three (3) days of out-of-school suspension.
Third Offense Five (5) days of out-of-school suspension.
NOTE: Zero tolerance this is your warning
Senate Bill 1315 amends the Crimes Code to clarify provisions related to control
of tobacco on school property. The bill specifically prohibits students from
possessing or using tobacco products on school property and gives school districts
the authority to initiate prosecution for any violation. Upon conviction, the student
would be found guilty of a summary offense and subject to a fine plus court costs.
Fines collected under the bills provisions would benefit the students school
district. However, the court could admit the student to an adjudication alternative
in lieu of the fine. Such an offense would not be reportable as a criminal act. HB
1472 increases the fines for students possessing or using tobacco on school
property. Under the bill, the fine is established at $50.00 for a first violation and
up to $200.00 for the second and each subsequent violation.
GRAFFITI
HB 582, amends the Crimes Code to define graffiti as it relates to criminal
mischief offenses and would identify intentional damage to real or personal
property belonging to another person as an offense. In addition, the bill adds
provisions to the law regarding defiant trespasser. The bill includes in that
definition a person who enters or remains on school grounds where notices are
posted that prohibit visitors without proper authorization or in instances where the
person is asked to leave the school grounds.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
It is the intent of NTCC to prevent misuse and abuse of restrictive drug and
alcohol substances within the school. The student is expected to be knowledgeable
about drug and alcohol policies of the sending school and the NTCC and to
participate in drug and alcohol education and prevention programs offered by their
respective schools. The use or possession of illicit drugs and alcohol is wrong and
harmful.
Mandatory Standards of Conduct
Standards of conduct prohibit the sale, use, possession or transfer of, or being
under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, hallucinogens, or illicit drugs by
students on school property or at any school related or sponsored activities.
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(School officials may use or request the use of drug or alcohol detective
equipment or drug detecting dogs at any time to enforce these standards).
Disciplinary Sanctions
Disciplinary sanctions up to and including expulsion and referral for prosecution
will be imposed on students who violate the standards of conduct. Disciplinary
action will include referral of violations to the home school. The disciplinary
sanctions of the home school will be enforced in cooperation with NTCC
sanctions.
Information about drug and alcohol counseling, rehabilitation and re-entry
programs are available to students and can be obtained from the office of the
NTCC and/or home school.
All parents and students will be given a copy of the standards of conduct and
statement of disciplinary sanctions relating to the policy, and notification will be
given that compliance with the standard of conduct is mandatory.
WEAPONS, THREATS OR ACTS OF VIOLENCE
Purpose and Authority:
All students, staff and visitors/guests/patrons of the
Northern Tier Career Center have a right to expect a safe environment. Possession
of weapons in the school environment is a threat to the safety and well-being of
students, staff and visitors and is prohibited by law. Threats or acts of violence,
bodily harm, or physical, written, or verbal intimidation are also prohibited.
Definitions:
The term weapon shall include, but not be limited to any knife,
cutting instrument, cutting tool, nunchaku stick, brass or metal knuckles, firearm,
shotgun, rifle, bb or pellet gun, look-a-like gun, chemical agent, explosive device,
and/or any other tool, instrument or implement capable of inflicting serious bodily
injury. Although students may use many tools in the course of their vocational
program, it is understood that these tools can be considered weapons if misused.
The Board prohibits possessions of weapons and replicas of weapons in any
school building, on school property, at any sponsored activity, and in any public
conveyance providing transportation to school or on a school sponsored activity.
The term possession shall mean that an individual possesses an object in
question such as a weapon when it is found on his/her person, in his or her
personal property (e.g. gym bag, book bag, purse), or in a place over which that
individual is expected to exercise control (e.g. desk, locker).
Responsibility: It shall be the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe
environment in school facilities and on school property. Therefore, if any
employee becomes aware of or suspects conduct which may be in violation of this
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policy, that employees must follow the reporting procedures outlined in this
policy. Violations of this policy shall be immediately reported to the
Administrative Director or other responsible staff member in his/her absence. This
responsible person shall expeditiously, but fully investigate the allegation and, if
warranted, report such to local law enforcement officials. Proper care shall be
taken to ensure the safety of all persons who are, or may become, involved in an
incident. Any unauthorized weapon, firearm and/or other destructive devices that
present a clear and present danger shall be immediately referred to the police.
Notwithstanding referrals of violations to law enforcement agencies, school
officials are authorized to conduct investigations relating to disciplinary action
and to take any and all immediate action required to protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the school community.
Disciplinary Procedures:
Appropriate disciplinary and/or legal action shall be
taken against those who violate this policy.
WEAPON POSSESION ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
(a)
Definition Notwithstanding the definition of weapon in section 907
(relating to possessing instruments of crime), weapon for purposes of this
section shall include, but not limited to, any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool,
nunchaku stick, firearm, shot gun, rifle, and any other tool; instrument, or
implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury.
(b)
Offense defined A person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree if
he/she possesses a weapon in the buildings of, on the grounds of, or in any
conveyance providing transportation to or from any elementary or secondary
publicly-funded educational institution, any elementary or secondary private
school licensed by the Department of Education or any elementary or secondary
parochial school.
Act 26 of 1995 (amends School Code, Section 1317.2) The school district shall
expel, for a period of not less than a year, any student who brings a weapon onto
any school property, any school sponsored activity or any public conveyance
providing transportation to a school or school sponsored activity. The
Superintendent may recommend discipline short of expulsion on a case-by-case
basis. In the case of an exceptional student, the Superintendent shall take all
necessary steps to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education
(IDEA) Act.
The Superintendent shall report the discovery of any weapon prohibited by this
policy to local law enforcement officials and shall report all incidents relating to
expulsions for possession of a weapon on school grounds to the Department of
Education.
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Acts of violence or possession of a weapon by any person on school property in

violation of this policy shall be reported to the Office for Safe Schools on the
designated form twice per year, as required.
The Superintendent or a designee shall take the necessary actions to develop a
memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement officials that sets forth
procedures to be followed when an incident occurs involving an act of violence
or possession of a weapon by any person on school property.
Prior to admission to the school district, the parent, guardian, or other person
having control or charge of a student shall, upon registration for admission,
provide a sworn statement or affirmation stating whether the pupil was previously
suspended or expelled from any public or private school of the Commonwealth or
any other state for an act or offense involving weapons, alcohol or drugs or for
the willful infliction of injury to another person or for any act of violence
committed on school property. Such registration shall be maintained as part of the
students disciplinary record. Parents and guardians shall be advised that any
willful false statements made under this section shall be a misdemeanor of the
third degree.
When a student transfers to this school district, a certified copy of the students
disciplinary record shall be requested and obtained from the school entity from
which the student is transferring. This record shall be maintained as part of the
students permanent disciplinary record and shall be available for inspection as
required by law.
PEST MANAGEMENT NOTIFICATION
The Northern Tier Career Center uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
approach for managing insects, rodents, and weeds. Our goal is to protect every
student from pesticide exposure. Our approach focuses on making the school
building and grounds an unfavorable habitat for these pests by removing food and
water sources and eliminating their hiding and breeding places. We accomplish
this through routine cleaning and maintenance. We monitor the school building
and grounds to detect any pests that are present. The pest monitoring team consists
of our building maintenance, office, and teaching staff and includes our students.
Pest sightings are reported to our IPM coordinator who evaluates the pest
problem and determines the appropriate pest management techniques to address
the problem. The techniques can include increased sanitation, modifying storage
practices, sealing entry points, physically removing the pests, etc.
From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage a pest problem.
Chemicals will only be used when necessary and will not be routinely applied.
When chemicals are used, the school will try to use the least toxic product when
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possible. Applications will be made only after normal school hours. Notices will
be posted in these areas 72 hours prior to application and for two days following
the application.
Parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school may request prior
notification of specific pesticide applications made at the school. To receive
notification, you must be placed on the school notification registry. Please notify
the NTCC, in writing, and include your e-mail address if you would like to be
notified electronically. The NTCC prepares an annual notification registry.
If a chemical application must be made to control an emergency pest problem
(e.g. stinging insects) notice will be provided by telephone to any parent or
guardian who has requested such notification in writing. Exemptions to the
notification include disinfectants and anti-microbial products, self-containerized
baits placed in areas not accessible to students, and gel type baits placed in cracks,
crevices, or voids.
If you have any questions, please contact Charles Murphy, IPM Coordinator.
DRIVING REGULATIONS
1) Driving is a privilege, and students must have a specific need for driving.
Before driving to the NTCC, the student must pick up a Student Driving
Permission Slip, from the NTCC office, at least two (2) days in advance.
2) The slip must be completely filled out before NTCC administration approval
will be given.
3) The permission slip must be completed, and handed in to the office, the day
before you drive to the NTCC. AT THIS TIME, YOU WILL BE GIVEN AN
NTCC PARKING TAG. THIS TAG IS TO BE DISPLAYED, FROM THE
REAR VIEW MIRROR OF THE VEHICLE.
4) A drivers license copy is required for those students requesting to drive to the
NTCC. A valid drivers license is required to drive any vehicle on school property.
5) No other students are permitted to ride with you to OR from the NTCC.
6) Students are to arrive at the NTCC, at the same time their bus is scheduled to
arrive, and sign in at the office before going to class. Habitually tardy students
may have their driving privileges revoked. After the students bus has been
dismissed by the office, the student must sign out, in the office, before leaving
school grounds.
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7) Student(s) are not permitted to be in OR near any vehicles during school hours
unless permission is given by instructor.
8) Students, who drive, should park in the student parking area.
9) If you must drive/ride to the NTCC and are unable to follow the above
guidelines, report immediately to the NTCC office for alternative procedures.
10) The NTCC is not responsible for any damages to vehicles while on school
premises.
Student driving privileges may be revoked for the school year if procedures are
not followed.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
It will be our general practice to discourage schedule changes throughout the
school year. However, this can be done with the approval of the local high school,
consistent with the policy established by the NTCC. Students should keep in mind
that they cannot accurately determine the worth of a program on the basis of a few
days experience. Students should also understand that schedule changes are often
difficult to complete and alternatives preferred by the students just may not be
available. In any case, the student contemplating a schedule change must initiate
this process by contacting his or her home high school guidance counselor and
make an application for a schedule change. The schedule changes will be
considered on an individual basis in conjunction with the home high school
depending on such limiting factors as quotas, etc. Students having questions
concerning their curriculum should not hesitate to seek assistance or guidance
from NTCC instructors, NTCC administrators, or home school guidance
counselors.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY (E.O.E.)
It is the policy of the Northern Tier Career Center not to discriminate upon the
basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, handicaps, or disabilities in its
educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI,
Subsection and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Elizabeth
Frankhouser, Director, Title IX, Subsection 504 Coordinator, at Northern Tier
Career Center, 120 Career Center Lane, Towanda, PA 18848, (570) 265-8111.
DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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The Northern Tier Career Center does not discriminate as to students with mental
or physical disabilities. All handicapped students will be provided with equal
opportunity to participate in career and technical education, as are nonhandicapped students. All handicapped students will be provided with support
services and accommodations will be made, as individual need and circumstances
dictate, to allow them to participate in vocational education at the NTCC.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NONDISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM PRACTICES
The Board declares it to be the policy of this Career and Technical School, hereon
referred to as the district, to provide an equal opportunity for all students to
achieve their maximum potential through the programs offered in the schools
regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry,
national origin, marital status, pregnancy, or handicap/disability.
The district shall provide to all students, without discrimination, course offerings,
counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The
equitable distribution of district resources is one means the district shall use to
ensure all students receive a quality education. The district shall make reasonable
accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute
handicaps and disabilities, consistent with the requirements of federal and state
laws and regulations.
The Board encourages students and third parties who have been subject to
discrimination to promptly report such incidents to designated employees.
The Board directs that complaints of discrimination shall be investigated
promptly, and corrective action be taken when allegations are substantiated.
Confidentiality of all parties shall be maintained, consistent with the districts
legal and investigative obligations.
Neither reprisals nor retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of
discrimination.
In order to maintain a program of nondiscrimination practices that is in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Board designates the
Administrative Director as the districts Compliance Officer.
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DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM

Complainant:
Home Address: _
Home Phone:
School Buildings:
Date of Alleged Incident(s):
Alleged discrimination was based on:
Name of person you believe violated the districts nondiscrimination policy:
If the alleged discrimination was directed against another person, identify the
other person:
Describe the incident as clearly as possible, including any verbal statements (i.e.
threats, derogatory remarks, demands, etc.) and any actions or activities. Attach
additional pages if necessary:
When and where incident occurred: _

List any witnesses who were present:
This complaint is based on my honest belief that
has discriminated against me or another person. I certify that the information I
have provided in this complaint is true, correct and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
(Complainants Signature)
(Date)
(Received By)
_______
(Date)
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SCHOOL CLOSINGS
If a decision is made to close school, the following media will announce the
decision:
Facebook
Radio
Radio
Radio
Television
Television
Television
Web Site
Web Site

The Bridge
1550 AM/95.3 FM
WHGL
100.3 FM
WATS/WAVR
960 AM/102.3 FM
WBRE
Channel 28
WYOU
Channel 22
WNEP
Channel 16
WNEP
www.wnep.com
The Daily Review
www.thedailyreview.com
DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
The NTCC is an extension of eight participating school districts. Those students

in the seven Bradford County districts, along with Sullivan County students, are
still members of their respective home school districts. Students who attend the
NTCC will be required to take related academic subjects during the scheduled
time at home school in order to further complete the academic requirements for
graduation.
Since graduation from high school is determined by each home school, the
awarding of high school diplomas is their responsibility. However, the NTCC will
issue certificates of completion to senior students who have successfully
completed a program of study.
MEDICATION IN SCHOOL
All medication, which you must take during school hours, must be left in the
NTCC office. Written instructions or directions from your parent/guardian
regarding the dispensing of medication must be given to the Administrative
Director or the Nurse. The medication must be labeled with the students name,
the name of the medication, the instructions, and the doctors name, and should
be left in the original prescription bottle. No prescription medicine is to be carried
with you during the school day. The Request for Administration of Medication,
Physicians Form, and Authorization to Dispense Medication form can be found
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in the front of this handbook. No medications can be dispensed to a student unless

the appropriate form have been filled with the NTCC.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

You are encouraged to participate in activities offered by the Northern Tier Career
Center in an effort to provide you with a balanced education and leadership
training.
The NTCC provides the following career and technical education student
organizations; NTCC Yearbook Committee, SkillsUSA, and National Technical
Honor Society.
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
The NTCC has a school nurse and a first aid room is available for students who
feel ill. A parent/guardian will be requested to pick up their children, if the nurse
deems it necessary. Students are encouraged to see their participating school
nurse, if feeling ill, prior to arriving at the center. The school nurse or
administration will call emergency personnel to transport student, in the case of a
serious injury or illness. The parent/guardian must sign a release for emergency
care at the beginning or onset of the school year. The transportation of a student
for emergency care is at no expense to the school or its personnel.
LOST AND FOUND
The lost and found department is located in the main office area. Students finding
property should take it to the main office. Students that have lost property should
go to the main office, inquire whether it is there, and may pick up the lost item by
proper identification.
FLORAL/GIFT DELIVERIES
The NTCC will not accept delivery of flowers, balloons, etc. for students.
RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR MATERIALS
USED IN PRODUCTS MADE BY THE NTCC
All materials and equipment purchased by the NTCC were purchased with public
funds. Therefore, we are accountable for their use and distribution throughout the
school.
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It is expected that some materials will be consumed in the instruction process,

where some materials may end up in an instructional project of some kind. It is
important that any project, which is to be removed from the school by anyone
regardless of the value, be paid for on a cost recovery basis if it is built or contains
materials purchased with public funds.
The following steps are recommended in order to recover costs of materials
consumed:
1. A completed work order form, which has been approved, should be used
as a basis for recovering any costs involved in a project.
2. The cost of projects and services will be determined by the instructor if
the shop and laboratory where they are to be performed and so indicated
on the work order request form. In estimating costs, instructors will take
into consideration that there will be material waste in the process of
instruction. Cost of labor is not a factor for billing purposes since all
work is a non-profit, no labor charge basis.
3. Once a project has been completed, a signed work order, with the actual
costs involved, should be submitted to the administrative office for
collection. The individual paying for the project should come to the
administrative office and arrange to pay the costs shown on the work
order. At this time, an invoice will be completed with the actual cost of
the items used in the project. It is important for the instructor to
determine the actual cost per item in making an estimate, which is his/her
best judgment. If prices for various items are needed, check with the
administrative office for this information.
4. The buyer will be provided with one original copy of a receipt once
payment has been made. It is important that all bills are paid at the
administrative office where a record is made, receipts are signed, and the
payment is processed. It is also important that these steps be followed in
recovering the cost for materials consumed.
5. A signed receipt will serve as the release for the project.
6. It is important that all items or bills be paid before the materials are
removed from the school property.
7. Each instructor is responsible to see that this procedure works since it is
important that all projects are paid for unless a release has been given
prior to any removals from the school property. Any releases, which
allow an individual to remove any items from the school without first
paying for same, must have the approval of the Director. Under NO
circumstances is an instructor to allow a student or organization to charge
materials or consume them (i.e. Food Prep) without the materials being
paid for. Any exception to this must receive approval from the
Administrative Director.
VISITORS
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Visitors are always welcome at the NTCC. They are asked to report to the main
office, state who they wish to visit and the reason. The visitor register must be
signed and a visitor pass issued and displayed. All visitation requests must be
approved by the Administrative Director or the designee. All pre-school age
visitors must be approved by the Administrative Director during normal school
hours.
Students are discouraged from bringing other students to the NTCC unless prior
arrangements are made with the home school office and the NTCC office and
shop instructor.
DRESS AND GROOMING
Students are expected to be dressed appropriately during the school day. Students
dress should be neat, clean, within acceptable safety standards of occupational
area and not disruptive to the learning process. Final decisions regarding
appropriate school dress will be made by the Administrative Director. Students
who are inappropriately dressed will be withheld from class.
Inappropriate dress includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Halter tops, strapless tops, bare midriffs, muscle shirts, or tops with
straps less than two inches wide or tops that expose cleavage when sitting
or standing.
2. Shorts or skirts may be no more than six inches above the top of the knee.
3. Spandex or biker shorts.
4. Cut-offs unless they are hemmed or cuffed.
5. Shirts, patches, or slogans with messages related to tobacco, drugs,
alcohol or messages of a suggestive or obscene nature.
6. Sunglasses inside the building.
7. Clothing that exposes any part of under garments.
8. Shorts, pants, or shirts with holes above the knee.
Students in the Cosmetology, Food Production, and Health Assistant programs
will wear appropriate uniforms.
Shop clothing needs to be clean to present a positive image of the individual and
the Career Center; therefore, clean shop clothing is required on the first day of
each week.
MILITARY ACCESS TO STUDENT LISTS
Approved June 27, 1991 and effective immediately, House Bill 10 of 1991
requires school superintendents to make available, upon request, list of graduating
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seniors to armed forces recruiters to achieve additional access to potential recruits.

Access shall include, but not be limited to, a list of senior male and female
students by name, home address and, if published, telephone number, who at the
end of the respective academic year will graduate from the school system.
Each school district shall notify the students, in writing, prior to the end of their
junior year, of the requirements imposed by subsection (a). Each student shall be
given at least 21 calendar days to request, in writing, to the school superintendent,
exclusion of such students name prior to the release of such list. This will also
include higher education institutions (Mansfield University, Penn State
University, etc.) and trade schools (Johnson Tech, Lincoln Tech, Penn Tech, etc.)
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
In order to offer students an educational program which will adequately prepare
them for immediate employment, it is essential that supervised work experience
be offered as a part of all programs. Learning to meet the requirements of an
employer will prepare many students for full time employment upon graduation.
In order to provide greater breadth and depth to the career program, the NTCC
attempts to place students who have adequate preparation in positions with local
businesses and industries.
The CO-OP coordinator will consult with the teachers about student job
placement opportunities and students who express a desire for CO-OP placement.
Teacher recommendation is necessary for students to be placed on CO-OP
experience.
CO-OP grades are derived from both personal contacts with employers and
reports from cooperative education teacher who provides on-the-job supervision
through periodic visits to the students place of employment.
WORKING PERMIT
The NTCC does not issue working permits, but will attempt to help all students
secure them who wish to do so. Students interested in securing working permits
should contact the administrative office, at the NTCC, or their home school
guidance counselor, for specific details.
DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS/COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS
Perquisites
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Student must have obtained senior class standing and be on-track to

graduate.
Satisfactory recommendation from high school.
Must have reliable transportation.
If under 18, must obtain a Pennsylvania work permit from the high
school
Before being allowed on the work site, student and parent/guardian must
fill out, sign, and return all required paperwork to the NTCC, i.e.
emergency packet, driving permit, Diversified Occupations/Cooperative
Education attendance policy, training agreement, and training plan.
Students choosing to sign up for the Diversified Occupations (DO) program at the
NTCC do so with the understanding that they will have until the official drop/add
date of the 1st semester to secure employment. Otherwise, the student will be
dropped from the NTCC and scheduled for the full day classes at the sending high
school.
Also, the sending high school may withdraw students, at their discretion, from the
DO program if any grades fall below passing.
Attendance
Good attendance is extremely important and will be checked daily. If the
student is TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL, the student is TOO SICK FOR
WORK.
Unexcused absences are not permitted. If the student is going to be
absent from school and/or work, he/she must notify NTCC DO/CO-OP
coordinator (or NTCC school secretary if coordinator is not available)
and the employer by 9:00 a.m. of that day. An excuse must be presented
to the sending high school and NTCC within three days of the absence,
either in person or faxed.
NO EXCUSE = UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
1ST infraction: verbal warning (will be documented)
2nd infraction: written warning and letter to parent/guardian
3rd infraction: termination from the DO program with a failing grade and
return to sending high school
Excused absences are permitted; however, termination from the DO/COOP program may be considered if the student has more than 3 absences
(due to illness) from school and/or work in a semester. If the student is
going to be absent from school and/or work, he/she must notify NTCC
DO/CO-OP coordinator (or NTCC school secretary if coordinator is not
available) and the employer by 9:00 a.m. of that day. An excuse must be
presented to the sending high school and NTCC within three days of the
absence, either in person or faxed.
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If the student is sent home sick from the high school, he/she must notify
NTCC DO/ CO-OP coordinator (or NTCC school secretary if
coordinator is not available) and the employer as soon as possible. If the
student is TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL, the student is TOO SICK FOR
WORK. The student must sign out from the high school and an excuse
must be presented to NTCC within three days of the absence, either in
person or faxed.
If the student does not attend school in the morning, he/she is not allowed
to attend work in the afternoon. If the absence is due to prearranged
appointment, the student must speak to the DO/CO-OP coordinator prior
to the date of the appointment to obtain permission to attend work in the
afternoon. An excuse must be presented to the sending high school and
NTCC within three days of the absence, either in person or faxed.
If the student is suspended from school, he/she is not permitted to work.
Failure to follow the above policies could result in the students

removal from the DO/CO-OP program at NTCC. Parents/guardians
will be notified of absences from school when the student does not follow
the above procedures, or is in danger of being removed from the DO/COOP program based on attendance.
Changing positions/Termination from Employment
The student is to remain at his/her training site for at least six weeks,
providing the employer agrees, before asking DO/CO-OP coordinator
for a transfer to another site. It is the students responsibility to inform
the DO/CO-OP coordinator of job dissatisfaction. If problems develop
between the student and employer that cannot be resolved, the student
must give the employer two weeks written notice of intent to leave. Prior
permission must be obtained from the DO/CO-OP coordinator before the
student can quit or seek another work site.
If the student is terminated from employment for just cause, he/she will
be dropped from the NTCC and receive a failing grade for the DO/COOP program. Just cause includes: irregular attendance, theft and other
acts of dishonesty, lying, poor work habits, and violations of employer
policy. If the termination is due to a criminal act, the employer has the
right to press charges.
If the student is laid-off by the employer due to lack of work, efforts will
be made to find the student a suitable replacement work site within a
reasonable period of time. The student must take responsibility, along
with the DO/CO-OP coordinator, in obtaining a new placement. The
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DO/CO-OP coordinator and the sending school will decide where the
student is to report until a new placement is obtained. It will be up to the
sending school to determine what period of time will be allowed before
the student is returned to the sending school for classes. The students
DO/CO-OP grade will be based on the employers final evaluation of the
students performance.
INSURANCE
It is recommended that every student enrolled in programs offered by the NTCC
purchase, through their local high school or family insurance agent, accident
insurance, which will cover injuries occurring while participating in activities at
the NTCC.
Students should keep in mind that the risk of accidents is higher when working in
a career and technical education program where power equipment, etc., is being
used than in a traditional classroom setting.
The NTCC does not provide accident insurance. In case of an accident, the parents
or guardians are responsible for the cost of treatment.
It is the policy of the NTCC Joint Operating Committee that transportation of
students is limited to the NTCC employees and hired vehicles and drivers.
(NOTE: It should be clearly understood that volunteer drivers, such as parents,
may not be used to transport children. Further, hired vehicles, means vehicles
and drivers properly licensed, equipped, and in all aspects qualified to transport
children in accord with all applicable regulations and laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and applicable policies of the NTCC Joint Operating Committee.
LOCKS AND LOCKERS
Sufficient lockers will be assigned to each shop area on a basis of one student per
locker.
All instructors will keep a record of locks and lockers assigned to students and
may periodically inspect the student lockers.
ASBESTOS NOTICE
THE 1986 AHERA law requires that teachers, parents, and employees
organizations be notified that a re-inspection of all buildings in the district has
occurred and the new Management Plan is available for inspection.
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The district is in complete compliance with the law and is notifying all district
members of the presence of ACM in our building.
We have employed the services of Asbestos Management Inc. to monitor our
school and to provide the mandated Periodic Surveillances twice each year.
If any additional information is needed, please contact Asbestos Management Inc.
at (570) 888-3359.
School District: Northern Tier Career Center
Date: March 13, 1992
INTERNET/COMPUTER NETWORKS
1. Purpose:
The Board supports the use of the Internet and other computer networks in the
instructional programs in order to facilitate learning and teaching through
interpersonal communications, access to information, research and collaboration.
The use of the network facilities shall be consistent with the curriculum adopted
by the school as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities,
and developmental levels of students.
2. Authority:
The electronic information available does not imply endorsement of the content
by the school, nor does the school guarantee the accuracy of information received
on the Internet. The school shall not be responsible for any information that may
be lost, damaged or unavailable when using the network or for any information
that is retrieved via the Internet. The school shall not be responsible for any
unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet. The school
reserves the right to log network use and to monitor fileserver space utilization by
school users, while respecting the privacy rights of both school users and outside
users. The Board establishes that use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right;
unauthorized and illegal use will result in the cancellation of those privileges and
appropriate disciplinary action.
3. Responsibility:
The school shall make every effort to ensure that this educational resource is used
responsibly by students and staff. Administrators, teachers and staff have a
professional responsibility to work together to help students develop the
intellectual skills necessary to discriminate among information sources, to
identify information appropriate to their age and developmental levels, and to
evaluate and use the information to meet their educational goals. Students and
staff have the responsibility to respect and protect the rights of every other user in
the district and on the Internet. Students shall only use the internet/computer
network as assigned by their instructors.
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4. Guidelines:
Network accounts will be used only by the authorized owner of the account for its
authorized purpose. All communications and information accessible via the
network should be assumed to be private property and shall not be disclosed.
Network users shall respect the privacy of other users on the system.
Prohibitions:
Students and staff are expected to act in a responsible, ethical and legal manner in
accordance with district policy, accepted rules of network etiquette, and federal
and State law. Specifically, the following uses are prohibited:
1) Use of the network to facilitate illegal activity.
2) Use of the network for commercial or for profit purposes.
3) Use of the network for non-work or non-school related work unless
authorized.
4) Use of the network for product advertisement or political lobbying.
5) Use of the network for hate mail, discriminatory remarks, and offensive
or inflammatory communication.
6) Unauthorized or illegal installation, distribution, reproduction, or use of
copyrighted materials.
7) Use of the network to access obscene or pornographic material.
8) Use of inappropriate language or profanity on the network.
9) Use of the network to transmit material likely to be offensive or
objectionable to recipients.
10) Use of the network to intentionally obtain or modify files, passwords,
and data belonging to other users.
11) Impersonation of another user, anonymity, and pseudonyms.
12) Use of network facilities for fraudulent copying, communications, or
modification of materials in violation of copyright laws.
13) Loading or use of unauthorized games, programs, files, or other
electronic media.
14) Use of the network to disrupt the work of other users.
15) Destruction, modification, or abuse of network software and hardware,
including but not limited to phone lines.
16) Quoting personal communications in a public forum without the original
authors prior consent.
Security:
System security may be protected through the use of passwords. Failure to
adequately protect or update passwords could result in unauthorized access to
personal or district files. To protect the integrity of the system, the following
guidelines shall be followed:
1) Employees and students shall not reveal their passwords to another
individual.
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2) Users are not to use a computer that has been logged in under another
students or teachers name.
3) Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with
other computer systems may be denied access to the network.
Safety:
To the greatest extent possible, users of the network will be protected from
harassment or unwanted or unsolicited communication. Any network use who
receives threatening or unwelcome communications shall immediately bring them
to the attention of a teacher or administrator. Network users shall not reveal
personal addresses or telephone numbers to other users on the network.
Consequences for Inappropriate Use:
The network user shall be responsible for damages to the equipment, systems, and
software resulting from deliberate or willful acts. Illegal use of the network;
intentional deletion or damage to files of data belonging to others; copyright
violations or theft of services will be reported to the appropriate legal authorities
for possible prosecution. General rules for behavior and communications apply
when using the Internet, in addition to the stipulations of this policy. Loss of
access and other disciplinary actions shall be consequences for inappropriate use.
Vandalism will result in cancellation of access privileges and disciplinary action
and may include criminal prosecution. Vandalism is defined as any malicious
attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, Internet or other networks. This
includes, but is not limited to the uploading or creation of computer viruses.
Copyright:
The illegal use of copyrighted software by students and staff is prohibited. Any
data uploaded to or downloaded from the network shall be subject to fair use
guidelines.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Act 157 of 2002 amends the School Code to require students to recite the Pledge
of Allegiance at the beginning of each school day and requires a United States
flag be present in each classroom. The act allows students to decline reciting the
pledge; however, the school district is required to notify parents in writing of their
childs refusal to recite the pledge.
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L> 30, No. 14), entitled An act relating
to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to
private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto, further providing for the display of the United States flag
and relating ceremonies.
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The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as

follows:
Section 1. Section 771 of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L. 30, No. 14), known as
the Public School Code 1949, amended January 8, 1952 (1951 P.L. 1856, No.
497), is amended to read:
Section 771. Display of United States Flag; Development of Patriotism (a) The
board of school directors in each district shall, when they are not otherwise
provided, purchase a United States flag, flagstaff, and the necessary appliances
therefore, and shall display said flag upon or near each public school building
during school hours, and at such other times as the board may determine.
HAZING
(1) Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe, positive environment for students
and staff that is free from hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent
with the educational goals of the district and are prohibited at all times.
(2) Definitions:
For purposes of this policy hazing is defined as any activity that recklessly or
intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health or safety of a student
for the purpose of initiation or membership in or affiliation with any organization
recognized by the Board.
Endanger the mental health shall include any activity that would subject an
individual to extreme mental stress, such as prolonged sleep deprivation, forced
prolonged exclusion from social contact, forced conduct, forced conduct which
could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could
adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual.
Any hazing activity, whether by an individual or a group, shall be presumed to be
forced activity, even if a student willingly participates.
(3) Authority:
The Board does not condone any form of initiation or harassment, known as
hazing, as part of any school sponsored student activity. No student, sponsor,
advisor, volunteer or district employee shall plan, direct, encourage, assist or
engage in any hazing activity.
The Board directs that no administrator, sponsor, advisor, volunteer or district
employee shall permit, condone or tolerate any form of hazing.
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The school will investigate all complaints of hazing and will administer
appropriate discipline to any individual who violates this policy.
The Board encourages students who have been subjected to hazing to promptly
report such incidents to the director.
(4) Delegation of Responsibility:
District administrators shall investigate promptly all complaints of hazing and
administer appropriate discipline to any individual who violates this policy.
Students, administrators, sponsors, advisors, volunteers, and district employees
shall be alert to incidents of hazing and shall report such conduct to the building
director.
The Career Center shall annually inform students, parents, sponsor, advisors,
volunteers
and district staff that hazing of district students is prohibited, by
means of:
(A) Publication in Handbooks
(5) Guidelines:
Complaint Procedure:
(A) When a student believes that s/he has been subject to
hazing, the student shall promptly report the incident,
orally or in writing, to the building director.
(B) The director shall conduct a timely, impartial, thorough,
and comprehensive investigation of the alleged hazing.
(C) The director shall prepare a written report summarizing the
investigation and recommending disposition of the
complaint. Copies of the report shall be provided to the
complainant, the accused, and others directly involved, as
appropriate.
(D) If the investigation results in a substantiated finding of
hazing, the director shall recommend appropriate
disciplinary action, as circumstances warrant, in
accordance with the Code of Conduct. Additionally, the
student may be subject to disciplinary action by the coach
or sponsor, up to and including removing from the activity.
UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT
1. Purpose
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The Joint Operating Committee strives to provide a safe, positive learning climate
for students and staff in the school. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the school
to maintain an educational environment in which harassment in any form is not
tolerated.
2. Authority Section 703 of the Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964; Sec. 5(a)
PHRC Act; Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendment
The Joint Operating Committee prohibits all forms of unlawful harassment of
students by all school students and staff, contracted individuals and vendors, and
volunteers in the school.
The Joint Operating Committee encourages any individual who has been harassed
to promptly report such incident to the designated employee on the NTCC staff.
The Joint Operating Committee directs that complaints of harassment shall be
investigated promptly and corrective action shall be taken when allegations are
verified. Confidentiality of all parties shall be maintained, consistent with the
schools legal and investigate obligations. No reprisals or retaliation shall occur
as a result of good faith charges of harassment.
3. Definitions OCR Guidelines on Sexual Harassment
The term harassment includes but is not limited to repeated, unwelcome and
offensive slurs, jokes, or other verbal, graphic or physical conduct relating to an
individuals race color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,
age or handicap/disability which create an intimidating, hostile or offensive
educational environment.
Ethnic harassment includes the repeated, unwelcome and offensive use of any
derogatory word phrase or action characterizing a given racial or ethnic group that
creates an intimidating, hostile, offensive educational environment.
Sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature.
Conditions may include, but are not limited to:
1. Submission to such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term or
condition of a students academic status.
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for
academic or work decisions affecting the individual.
3. Such conduct deprives a student of educational aid, benefits, services, or
treatment.
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4.
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with

the students school performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or
offensive education environment.
Examples of sexual harassment include but are not limited to sexual flirtations,
advances, touching or propositions; verbal abuse of a sexual nature; graphic or
suggestive comments about an individuals dress or body; sexually degrading
words to describe an individual; jokes, pin-ups, calendars, objects, graffiti, vulgar
statements, abusive language, innuendoes, references to sexual activities, overt
sexual conduct, or any conduct that has the effect of unreasonably interfering with
a students ability to work or learn or which creates an intimidating, hostile or
offensive learning or working environment.
The school shall annually inform students, staff, parents, independent contractors
and volunteers that unlawful harassment of students will not be tolerated.
Annual notification regarding the prohibition against unlawful harassment shall
include the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Posting of this policy in each of the schools Student/Parent/Guardian

Handbook and the Faculty/Staff Handbook.
Posting this policy on the school website.
Making this policy available for public inspection and copying pursuant
to the requirements of the Right-to-Know Law.
Any other steps that the N.T.C.C. Director feels are appropriate to make
individuals aware of the requirements of this policy.
4. Delegation of Responsibility
Each staff member shall be responsible to maintain an educational environment
free from all forms of unlawful harassment.
Each student shall be responsible to respect the rights of their fellow students and
to ensure an atmosphere free from all forms of unlawful harassment.
Students shall be informed that they may report harassment complaints to
teachers, counselors, and administrators. When a student believes that s/he is
being subjected to harassing conduct, the student should immediately inform
the harasser that the behavior is unwelcome, offensive or inappropriate. If
the harassing conduct continues, the student shall follow the established complaint
procedure.
All employees who receive harassment complaints from a student shall report
such to the NTCC Director or a designated NTCC employee.
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5. Complaint Procedure
The Administrative Director or designated NTCC employee shall have the
primary administrative responsibility to ensure the investigation of all complaints
made under this policy are performed in a reasonable, timely and professional
manner.
Filing a complaint or otherwise reporting harassing conduct will not reflect upon
the students status, nor will it affect future educational opportunities, grades or
work assignments.
A student may report a complaint of harassing conduct, orally or in writing to their
Instructor, Administrative Director, or a designated NTCC employee, who shall
inform the student of his/her rights and of the complaint process.
Any complaint made by a student shall be placed in writing, and explain in
sufficient detail the alleged harassing conduct that took place. The student should
be encouraged to provide his/her own written statement detailing the allegations.
The recipient of a student complaint alleging harassing conduct shall immediately
notify their Instructor. The NTCC Director or designated NTCC employee shall
be responsible for determining how the investigation of the complaint should
proceed.
The NTCC Director or designated NTCC employee will decide the appropriate
staff member to investigate a student complaint.
All investigations of complaints shall be conducted in an impartial, thorough and
confidential manner.
In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes unlawful harassment, the
totality of the circumstances, nature of the conduct and context in which the
alleged conduct occurred shall be investigated.
Upon the completion of the investigation, the investigator shall prepare a written
report summarizing the investigation and recommending disposition of the
complaint. If the Administrative Director is not the investigator, the written report
shall be submitted to that individual for final approval.
Outside of unforeseen circumstance, investigations typically shall be completed
with ten (10) school days after the receipt of a complaint. The Administrative
Director or designated NTCC employee, after consultation with the
Superintendent of Record and/or Solicitor, may extend the time frame for the
completion of investigations when warranted by the circumstances of a particular
complaint.
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If the investigation results in a determination that an individual engaged in

harassing conduct, the School shall take prompt corrective action to ensure the
harassment ceases and does not occur again in the future. The School may also
take disciplinary action against the harasser.
6. Confidentiality
During the investigation of a complaint, the right to confidentiality of the
complainant, accused and witnesses, will be reasonably respected in the context
of the schools legal obligations, and the necessity to investigate allegations of
misconduct and take corrective action where appropriate.
Nothing in this section shall prevent the school officials from reporting suspected
criminal conduct to law enforcement officials, or from making reports mandated
by the state Child Protective Services Law.
UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT FORM
Complainant:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
School Building:
Date of Alleged Incident(s):
Alleged harassment was based on:
Name of person you believe violated the districts unlawful harassment policy:
If the alleged harassment was directed against another person, identify the other
person:
Describe the incident as clearly as possible, including what force, if any, was used;
verbal statements (i.e. threats, requests, demands, etc.); what, if any, physical
contact was involved. Attach additional pages if necessary:
When and where incident occurred:

List any witnesses who were present:
This complaint is based on my honest belief that
has harassed me or another person. I certify that the information I have provided
is this complaint is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.
_________
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(Complainants Signature)
(Date)
(Received By)
_________
(Date)
GRADUATE FOLLOW-UPS
The NTCC senior students can expect to receive Student Follow-up surveys
mailed to their last known address. The Pennsylvania Department of Education
mails a survey to NTCC graduates one year after graduating. The NTCC mails
student follow-up cards one year, three years, and five years after graduating.
These surveys are extremely important in helping to plan for the future of the
school and its students. Return postage is free, and if the student is unavailable to
fill out the survey, parents/guardians are asked to do so.
UNWANTED VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joking and teasing between students can lead to serious problems, as unwanted
communications or actions can be considered harassment. Students experiencing
such communications or actions must tell the offender to stop his/her actions and
report the incident to the instructor of the program or the Administrative Director.
Supervisors (instructors) will be responsive to complaints.
EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
Students participating in field trips, sponsored by the NTCC, should keep in mind
that as a student taking part in a school approved activity, they represent the
NTCC. Students will be expected to adhere to the same rules and regulations they
would follow while in attendance in the school itself.
Signed parental permission slips are required for all field trips, and are to be
handed in, no later than the day before the field trip. These slips must be in the
possession of the instructor for each student who participates in an approved
school trip. Students who do not have signed parental slips will not be allowed to
attend the field trip. Any exception to this rule must receive approval of the
Administrative Director.
TEXTBOOKS/REFERENCE MATERIAL
Depending on the area of instruction, students may be assigned a textbook (or
reference material) for their personal use. All textbooks (or reference material)
issued to students, at no cost, remain the property of the NTCC. They must be
returned either at the end of the school year, when requested by the NTCC, when
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withdrawing from NTCC, or being rescheduled at the home school. The books
are to be in good condition, less reasonable wear, or students will pay for damaged
books (or reference material). There are also those programs in which students
may be asked to purchase books (or reference material). Students will be able to
write or take notes in their own books and use them in their chosen career field as
a resource after graduation.
WITHDRAWAL
If you are planning to withdraw, from the NTCC, you first should contact your
home school guidance counselor, where arrangements will be made for you to
complete the necessary forms. All financial or material obligations, to the NTCC,
should be met prior to withdrawal.
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford parents and
students over 18 years of age (eligible students) certain rights with respect to the
students education records. They are:
(1) The right to inspect and review the students education records within 45 days
(30 days for students with disabilities) of the day the NTCC receives a request for
access.
Parents or eligible students should submit, to the Director (or appropriate school
official), a written request the identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The
Director will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible
student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the students education records that the
parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
Parents or eligible students may ask the Northern Tier Career Center to amend a
record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the
Director, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify
why it is inaccurate or misleading.
If the NTCC decides not to amend the record, as requested by the parent or eligible
student, the NTCC will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and
advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.
Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the
parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information
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contained in the students education records, except to the extent that FERPA
authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception, which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school
officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person
employed by the NTCC as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff
member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel);
a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the NTCC
has contracted to perform a special task (such as attorney, auditor, medical
consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee,
such as disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official
in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to
review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the NTCC discloses education records without consent to officials
of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by the NTCC to comply with the requirements of
FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family
Policy Compliance, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW,
Washington, DC 20202-4605.
STUDENT RECORDS
The educational interests of the pupil and of society require the collection,
retention, and use of information about individual pupils and groups of pupils.
The welfare and progress of pupils is inextricably related to the thorough and
efficient maintenance of pupil records.
It is no less the interest of society to protect the right of each of its members against
any unwarranted invasion of privacy. The primary purpose of pupil record
keeping shall be the educational welfare and advancement of the pupil.
The Board of School Directors has primary responsibility in the NTCC for the
compilation, maintenance, access to and security of pupil records. Only records
mandated by the Commonwealth, or federal government, or specifically permitted
by this Board may be compiled.
The Superintendent of Record shall prepare, for the consideration and approval of
the Board, a comprehensive plan for pupil records other than directory
information. The plan shall conform to the Guidelines for the Collection,
Maintenance, and Dissemination of Pupil Records, the federal guidelines
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implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy act, IDEA, 504, ADA,
Act 26 of 1995, and applicable Pennsylvania statutes and regulations pertaining
to regular education and special education students. The Plan shall include
provisions for:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
The specific pupil records, which may be collected.

Proper safekeeping, custodianship, and administration of pupil records.
Access of pupils and parents or guardians to records.
Access of third persons or agencies to records.
Periodic review of the contents of pupil records.
Procedures for parental or pupil challenges to the content of the pupils
records.
Schedule for the retention and destruction of pupil records.
Reproduction of pupil records by qualified viewer.
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NORTHERN TIER

Northern Tier Career Center

Dear Student and Parent:

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DISPENSE OF MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

Northern Tier Career Center

To be completed by the students primary care provider:

Northern Tier Career Center

By signing below, I understand and agree to:

Northern Tier Career Center

Copy to Instructor ____________

JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

FACULTY AND STAFF

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN

Evacuation to a safe area on school grounds

Additionally, if your residence should be in an endangered area, and Northern

Elizabeth Frankhouser, Director

PUPIL SELECTION AND REMOVAL

home school principal or attendance officer, when he/she returns to NTCC.

missing the bus, shopping, visiting relatives, babysitting, remaining home to do

In order to receive credit for attendance at the NTCC, a student is required to be

Each shop group is to be instructed regarding the proper exit to use.

CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term

Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with

If a search of a students person is conducted (ex: pants pockets, coat pockets,

In an instance of a student being caught using tobacco or a tobacco product:

Acts of violence or possession of a weapon by any person on school property in

DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM

When and where incident occurred: _

Northern Tier Career Center

The NTCC is an extension of eight participating school districts. Those students

in the front of this handbook. No medications can be dispensed to a student unless

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

It is expected that some materials will be consumed in the instruction process,

seniors to armed forces recruiters to achieve additional access to potential recruits.

Student must have obtained senior class standing and be on-track to

If the student is suspended from school, he/she is not permitted to work.

Failure to follow the above policies could result in the students

Changing positions/Termination from Employment

Date: March 13, 1992

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as

Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with

Posting of this policy in each of the schools Student/Parent/Guardian

If the investigation results in a determination that an individual engaged in

When and where incident occurred:

The specific pupil records, which may be collected.

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