% BUTTERFIELD-ODIN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY FACULTY HANDBOOK AGENTS AND SOLICITORS All agents and solicitors are expected

to have permission from the principal before approaching staff in the building. These people must meet with your during your prep period or before/after teaching responsibilities have been completed for the day. ALTERNATIVES TO FAILURES The Butterfield Odin Public chool will ma!e every attempt to ensure that students achieve passing grades in each course. "f a student does not pass a course in grades #$%& in any trimester' the district is not obligated to offer and/or pay for alternative education in the form of summer school or night school. (ach student will be given the opportunity to ma!e up the credit)s* through the public school system' but may choose to pay on their own for additional credits at another learning institution which could include' but not limited to+ alternative learning centers' vocational schools' ,niversity systems' on$line courses or other curriculum means that is approved by the administration. ANNOUNCEMENTS chool announcements are to be legibly written or typed and presented to the secretary in the main office by -+./ a.m. A list of announcements and absences will be compiled and distributed to each teacher0s mailbox by the end of the first bloc!. All teachers are to read the announcements to their class or study hall during &nd hour. ANNUAL NOTICE OF DISCRIMINATION (See website fo !et"i#e! $o#i%&'
The Butterfield Odin Public chool will offer vocational opportunities to students regardless of race' color' national origin' sex or disability. These vocational offerings include Accounting' Accounting ""' 1eneral Business' Business 2aw' 3amily and 4onsumer cience. These courses may be sub5ect to prior approval from staff members or a pre$re6uisite course may need to precede this. "f there are any 6uestions regarding the policies in the Butterfield$Odin Public chool regarding its policy on 7ocational (ducational Programming' they need to be directed to+ The ,. . department of Agriculture ), 8A* prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race' color' national origin' gender' religion' age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination' write , 8A' 8irector' Office of 4ivil 9ights' 9oom :&;$<' <hitten Building' %=.. "ndependence Avenue' <. <ashington' 8.4. &.&/.$.#=% or call )&.&* >&.$ /#;=. , 8A is an e6ual opportunity provider and employer 2isa hellum uperintendent of chool ==. ?ubbard Ave. Butterfield' @A. /;%&. )/.>* #/;$&>>%

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& Audio visual e6uipment is available in the media center. "f any other e6uipment is needed' you may chec! at the office. Any e6uipment needing repair should be brought to the office. BOYSCOUTS OF AMERICA E(UAL ACCESS ACT This provision falls under the Ao 4hild 2eft Behind Act of the (lementary and econdary Act. This act applies to elementary and secondary schools. Ao such public school that provides and opportunity for one or more outside youth or community groups to meet on school premises or in school facilities before or after school hours shall deny e6ual access or a fair opportunity to meet to' or discriminate against' any group affiliated with the Boy couts of America' or any other youth group listed in Title :; of the ,nited tates 4ode as a patriotic society. CHILD ABUSE Any report of suspected child abuse must be reported to the 4ounty ?uman ervices 8epartment and the heriff0s 8epartment by the teacher. They will investigate each reported incident. Teachers who suspect child abuse or neglect may report it to the building administrator. <ritten reports to 4ounty ?uman ervices must follow telephone reports. T*ese e$o ts +,st be +"!e wit*i- ./ *o, s0 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT %. ?ave pupils clean the floor before dismissal. &. Beep your rooms as tidy and cheerful as possible. :. 8isplay good wor!. =. 1ood planning is essential to avoid possible problems. /. 8O AOT send students to town for materials for your class. ;1 Kee$ $" e-ts i-fo +e! "bo,t st,!e-t $ o2 ess o #"%3 of it "s it is " bi2 %o-%e fo e4e &o-e1 T*is is "#so t ,e of %o-%, i%,#" "%ti4ities1 >. Be open to change. Aew ideas are good $ try them. -. (ncourage good wor! and give good examples. This sometimes will get the 5ob done. The greatest teacher in the world cannot teach unless good classroom discipline is maintained. 2i!ewise' a good disciplinarian does not necessarily ma!e a good teacher. Although none of the following principles are new' how many of them do you applyC %. 2earn all you can about precious school experiences of your students )but do not let this information bias you*. &. Be prepared for class. Ten seconds of idle time can develop into %. minutes of problems. :. @a!e your assignments reasonable and clear. =. Be a good and neat dresser' be businessli!e and friendly. /. Be prepared for the unexpected )whatever it may be*. ;. Beep rules to minimum $ basic rules are needed' but many rules have no real purpose. >. Be consistentD )for %>- school days*. -. Eou0re a fool if you punish the entire class for the actions of a few. #. Aever say anything to a student in front of the class that you would not say in the presence of his/her parents. %.. Aever' never' never humiliate a student in front of others. %%. tudents have plenty of buddies. DON5T be a buddyF be a teacher. %&. 8on0t be afraid to apologiGe.

: ,se the telephone. 2et the parents wor! with you. Aever argue with a student in front of the class. The odds are &/ to % you will lose. Believe it or not don0t see or hear everything. Be enthusiastic it0s contagiousDD 8on0t be a screamer. A bar!ing teacher does nothing but ma!e noise. 8on0t ma!e study a punishment. Eou cannot motivate a student to Hlearn a punishmentI. Thin! about that statement. %#. Bnow your students0 hobbies' interests' problems' friends' etc. and show a sincere interest in these things. &.. Beep administrators informed when dealing with problem student. Teachers must be on time for classes. tudents need to be !ept under control the entire period and are not to be excused until the end of the period. tudents need to !now who is in charge of the class or study hall. "t0s good to establish some classroom management rules the very first day of school. Dis%i$#i-e $#"-s +,st be $oste! "-! "!*e e! to1 All students are to as! permission to sign out no matter where they go. tudents are not permitted to go to any other area other than the office' library or lavatory without a pre$signed pass from the teacher in charge of that area. A set number of students being released to each area is advised. S%*oo# E4"%,"tio- "-! Lo%3 Dow- (See Dist i%t E+e 2e-%& H"-!boo3 fo !et"i#e! i-fo +"tio-' "n the event a code red is issued by the office )code red is used when the building is under threat* the following will ta!e place+ $teacher will secure room and students by loc!ing door to the outside and moving students away from windows. Only via intercom will the code red be called off. All precautions must stay in force until word is given over the intercom. $all exterior doors including the main entrances to the building will be loc!ed with adult monitors assigned to the doors. A code red practice drills will be scheduled annually. The time' date' and details of the practice drills will be determined each year. There will be five annual drills scheduled annually at the administrator0s discretion. "n the event a code yellow is issued by the office )code yellow is used when the building is evacuated* the following will ta!e place+ $teacher leads class to designated place in order to obtain transportation from Butterfield. $each teacher counts students and then reports to administrator on duty at that position $elementary and high school students have separate destinations. There will be % code yellow evacuation drill scheduled yearly at the administrations discretion. COR)ORAL )UNISHMENT-ISD 6789 Bo" ! $o#i%& Teachers and administrators are to lead and inspire students so that the 6uestion of physical punishment should not enter into the educational environment. chool employees shall not resort to force or physical punishment when wor!ing with students. hould force or physical punishment ever be used' school employees are obligated to report the incident to the respective building administrator. The building administrator must report all cases involving a physical encounter according to @. . ;&;.//; to the 4ounty ?uman ervices 8epartment or the 4ounty heriff. Building administrators must comply with @. . ;&;.//;. %:. %=. %/. %;. %>. %-.

A school employee may use reasonable physical force only when it is necessary+ a.* to protect another person from physical attac! or imminent threat thereofF b.* to protect himself/herselfF c.* to protect the child from doing harm to himself/herself or to othersF d.* to protect school propertyF e.* to protect the educational rights and privileges of others. DAILY TIME SCHEDULES : HIGH SCHOOL - Se%o-!" & st,!e-ts;2 "!es <-=. ; > $e io! !"& B e"3f"st? <?>>-7?=> =st *o, : 7?.@-A?8@ A?8@-A?// : HOME ROOM .-! *o, -A?/<-=@?>< 8A : ==?@@-==?8> 8B : ==?8<-=.?=. LUNCH-=.?=.-=.?/. /t* *o, -=.?/<-=?>< >t* *o, -.?@@-8?=@ st 1 hour bus: Leaves Butterfield at: TBD 2nd hour bus leaves Butterfield at TBD. STUDENTS ARE MANDATED T R!DE S"# L $R %!DED TRANS$ RTAT! N. !& S"# L TRANS$ RTAT! N !S M!SSED' $ARENTS MUST $R %!DE R!DE R UNE("USED ABSEN"E )!LL RESULT. DISCI)LINE )LAN (ach teacher may be re6uired to submit a discipline plan to the principal by October % st. This plan will also need to be posted in the classroom and gone over with the students. The discipline plan should be followed before administration is brought into classroom situations.

DISCRIMINATIONB HARASSMENT C VIOLENCE )OLICY AND )ROCEDURES (See Debsite fo !et"i#e! $o#i%&' E I1 )UR)OSE The purpose of this policy is to maintain a learning and wor!ing environment that is free from discrimination' harassment and violence. "ndependent chool 8istrict Ao. -:; prohibits unlawful discrimination' harassment' and violence because of race' color' creed' religion' national origin' sex' marital status' parental status' status with regard to public assistance' disability' sexual orientation' age' family leave care status or veteran status.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF )OLICY A. "t is the policy of "ndependent chool 8istrict Ao. -:; that no person within the 5urisdiction of the chool 8istrict be excluded from participation in' denied the benefits of' or be sub5ected to discrimination under any program or activity on the basis of race' color' creed' religion' national origin' sex' marital status' parental status' status with regard to public assistance' disability' sexual orientation' or age. "t is the chool 8istrict0s policy to provide e6ual educational opportunity to all students of the school district. "t is the policy of "ndependent chool 8istrict Ao. -:; that no person within the 5urisdiction of the chool 8istrict be excluded from participation in' denied the benefits of' or be sub5ected to discrimination with regard to any employment procedure or practice on the basis of race' color' creed' religion' national origin' sex' marital status' status with regard to public assistance' disability' sexual orientation' age' family leave care status or veteran status. "t is the chool 8istrict0s policy to provide e6ual employment opportunity for all applicants for chool 8istrict employment and chool 8istrict employees. "t is the policy of the chool 8istrict to maintain a learning and wor!ing environment that is free from harassment and violence based upon any protected category listed above. The chool 8istrict prohibits any form of harassment and violence based upon any protected category listed above. "t shall be a violation of this policy for any pupil' teacher' administrator or other school personnel of the chool 8istrict to harass a pupil' teacher' administrator or other school personnel through conduct or communication of a sexual nature or regarding race' color' creed' religion' national origin' sex' marital status' parental status' status with regard to public assistance' disability' sexual orientation' age' family leave care status or veteran status' as defined by this policy or state or federal law. )3or purposes of this policy' the school personnel include school board members' school employees' agents' volunteers' contractors or persons sub5ect to the supervision and control of the district.* "t shall be a violation of this policy for any pupil' teacher' administrator or other school personnel of the chool 8istrict to inflict' threaten to inflict' or attempt to inflict violence upon any pupil' teacher' administrator or other school personnel on the basis of race' color' creed' religion' national origin' sex' marital status' parental status' status with regard to public assistance' disability' sexual orientation' age' family leave care status or veteran status. The chool 8istrict will act to investigate all complaints' formal or informal' verbal or written' of discrimination' harassment or violence' and

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; to discipline or ta!e appropriate action against any pupil' teacher' administrator or other school personnel who is found to have violated this policy. III1 HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE DEFINED A. ?arassment' 8efinition %. 8iscriminatory harassment is generally defined as verbal' written or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his/her race' color' creed' religion' national origin' sex' marital status' parental status' status with regard to public assistance' disability' sexual orientation' age' family leave care status or veteran status. ?arassment in violation of this policy may occur when+ a. ubmission to such conduct is either explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition or an individualJs employment or of obtaining an educationF or ubmission to or re5ection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for decision affecting an individual0s employment or educationF or uch conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individualJs employment or education performance or creating an intimidating' hostile' or abusive wor! or education environment.

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exual ?arassmentF 8efinition %. exual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances' re6uests for sexual favors' sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature when+ a. submission to that conduct or communication is made a term or condition' either explicitly or implicitly' of obtaining or retaining employment' or of obtaining an educationF or

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submission to or re5ection of that conduct or communication by an individual is used as a factor in decisions affecting that individual0s employment or educationF or c. that conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual0s employment or education' or creating an intimidating'

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exual harassment may include but is not limited to+ a. b. c. unwelcome verbal harassment or abuseF unwelcome pressure for sexual activityF unwelcome' sexually motivated or inappropriate patting' pinching or physical contact' other than necessary restraint of pupil)s* by teachers' administrators or other school personnel to avoid physical harm to persons or propertyF unwelcome sexual behavior or words' including demands for sexual favors' accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an individual0s employment or educational statusF unwelcome sexual behavior or words' including demands for sexual favors' accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential treatment with regard to an individual0s employment or educational statusF or unwelcome behavior or words directed at an individual because of gender.

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9acial ?arassmentF 8efinition 9acial harassment consists of physical or verbal conduct relating to an individual0s race when the conduct+

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has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating' hostile or offensive wor!ing or academic environmentF &. :. 8. has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual0s wor! or academic performanceF or otherwise adversely affects an individual0s employment or academic opportunities.

9eligious ?arassmentF 8efinition 9eligious harassment consists of physical or verbal conduct which is related to an individual0s religion when the conduct+ %. has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating' hostile or offensive wor!ing or academic environmentF

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has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual0s wor! or academic performanceF or

otherwise adversely affects an individual0s employment or academic opportunities. (. exual 7iolenceF 8efinition %. exual violence is a physical act of aggression or force or the threat thereof which involves the touching of another0s intimate parts' or forcing a person to touch any person0s intimate parts. "ntimate parts' as defined in @inn. tat. K ;.#.:=%' includes the primary genital area' groin' inner thigh' buttoc!s or breast' as well as the clothing covering these areas. exual violence may include' but is not limited to+

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touching' patting' grabbing' or pinching another person0s intimate parts' whether that person is of the same sex or the opposite sexF coercing' forcing or attempting to coerce or force the touching of anyone0s intimate partsF coercing' forcing or attempting to coerce or force sexual intercourse or a sexual act on anotherF or threatening to force or coerce sexual acts' including the touching of intimate parts or intercourse' on another. 9acial 7iolenceF 8efinition 9acial violence is a physical act of aggression or assault upon another because of' or in a manner reasonably related to' race. 1. 9eligious 7iolenceF 8efinition 9eligious violence is a physical act of aggression or assault upon another because of' or in a manner reasonably related to' religion. ?. AssaultF 8efinition Assault is+ %. &. an act done with intent to cause fear in another of immediate bodily harm or deathF the intentional infliction of or attempt to inflict bodily harm upon anotherF or

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the threat to do bodily harm to another with present ability to carry out the threat.

RE)ORTING )ROCEDURES A. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of discrimination' harassment or violence prohibited under this policy by a pupil' teacher' administrator or other school personnel of the school district' or any person with !nowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute prohibited discrimination' harassment or violence toward a pupil' teacher' administrator or other school personnel should report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate chool 8istrict official designated by this policy. The chool 8istrict encourages the reporting party or complainant to use the report form available from the school principal or the chool 8istrict office' but oral reports shall be considered complaints as well. Aothing in this policy shall prevent any person from reporting harassment or violence directly to a chool 8istrict human rights officer or to the uperintendent of chools. "n (ach chool Building. The uperintendent of chools/Principal is the person responsible for receiving oral or written reports of discrimination' harassment or violence. Any adult chool 8istrict personnel who receives a report of discrimination' harassment or violence shall inform the uperintendent of chools/Principal immediately. Oral or written reports regarding disability discrimination under ection /.= of the 9ehabilitation Act of %#>& or the Americans with 8isabilities Act may alternatively be made to the designated ection /.=/A8A 4oordinator. The ection /.=/A8A 4oordinator will forward any such reports to the uperintendent of chools/Principal or school district human rights officer. The uperintendent of chools/Principal or school district human rights officer may assign responsibility for investigating disability discrimination to the ection /.=/A8A 4oordinator. "f the complaint involves the ection /.=/A8A 4oordinator' the complaint shall be made or filed directly with the uperintendent of chools/Principal or to the chool 8istrict ?uman 9ights Officer by the reporting party or complainant. ,pon receipt of a report' the uperintendent of chools/Principal must notify the chool 8istrict human rights officer immediately' without screening or investigating the report. The uperintendent of chools/Principal may re6uest' but may not insist upon a written complaint. A written statement of the facts alleged will be forwarded as soon as practicable by the uperintendent of chools/Principal to the human rights officer. "f the report was given verbally' the principal shall personally reduce it to written form within &= hours and forward it to the human rights officer. 3ailure to forward any harassment or violence report or complaint as provided herein will result in disciplinary action. "f the

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%. complaint involves the uperintendent of chools/Principal' the complaint shall be made or filed directly with the chool Board 4hair by the reporting party or complainant. 8. "n the 8istrict. The school board hereby designates the uperintendent of chools as the chool 8istrict human rights officer to receive reports or complaints of discrimination' harassment or violence. "f the complaint involves a human rights officer' the complaint shall be filed directly with the chool Board 4hair. The chool 8istrict shall conspicuously post the name of the human rights officer)s*' including mailing addresses and telephone numbers. ubmission of a good faith complaint or report of discrimination' harassment or violence will not affect the complainant or reporter0s future employment' grades or wor! assignments. ,se of formal reporting forms is not mandatory. The chool 8istrict will respect the privacy of the complainant' the individual)s* against whom the complaint is filed' and the witnesses as much as possible' consistent with the school district0s legal obligations to investigate' to ta!e appropriate action' and to conform with any discovery or disclosure obligations.

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INVESTIGATION A. By authority of the school district' the human rights officer' upon receipt of a report or complaint alleging discrimination' harassment or violence prohibited by this policy' shall immediately underta!e or authoriGe an investigation. The investigation may be conducted by chool 8istrict officials or by a third party designated by the school district. The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the complainant' the individual)s* against whom the complaint is filed' and others who may have !nowledge of the alleged incident)s* or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. The investigation may also consist of any other methods and documents deemed pertinent by the investigator. The investigating party shall provide a written report of the status of the investigation within ten )%.* wor!ing days to the superintendent of schools and the human rights officer. "n determining whether alleged conduct constitutes a violation of this policy' the chool 8istrict should consider the surrounding circumstances' the nature of the behavior' past incidents or past or continuing patterns of behavior' the relationships between the parties involved and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. <hether a particular action or

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%% incident constitutes a violation of this policy re6uires a determination based on all the facts and surrounding circumstances. 8. "n addition' the chool 8istrict may ta!e immediate steps' at its discretion' to protect the complainant' pupils' teachers' administrators or other school personnel pending completion of an investigation of alleged discrimination' harassment or violence. The investigating party shall provide a report of the status of the investigation within ten )%.* wor!ing days to the superintendent of schools and the human rights officer. The investigation will be completed as soon as practicable. The chool 8istrict human rights officer or investigator shall ma!e a written report to the uperintendent of chools/Principal upon completion of the investigation. "f the complaint involves the uperintendent of chools/Principal' the report may be filed directly with the chool Board. The report shall include a determination of whether the allegations have been substantiated as factual and whether they appear to be violations of this policy.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION A. ,pon receipt of a report' the chool 8istrict will ta!e appropriate action. uch action may include' but is not limited to' warning' suspension' exclusion' expulsion' transfer' remediation' termination' or discharge. chool 8istrict action ta!en for violation of this policy will be consistent with re6uirements of applicable collective bargaining agreements' @innesota and federal law and chool 8istrict policies. The result of the chool 8istrict0s investigation of each complaint filed under these procedures will be reported in writing to the complainant by the chool 8istrict in accordance with state and federal law regarding data or records privacy.

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RE)RISAL The chool 8istrict will discipline or ta!e appropriate action against any student' teacher' administrator or other school personnel who retaliates against any person who ma!es a good faith report of alleged discrimination' harassment or violence or any person who testifies' assists or participates in an investigation' or who testifies' assists or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such harassment or violence. 9etaliation includes' but is not limited to' any form of intimidation' reprisal' or harassment.

VIII1 RIGHT TO ALTERNATIVE COM)LAINT )ROCEDURES These procedures do not deny the right of any individual to pursue other avenues of recourse which may include filing charges with the @innesota 8epartment of ?uman 9ights' initiating civil action or see!ing redress under state criminal

%& statutes and/or federal law' or contacting the Office of 4ivil 9ights for the ,nited tates 8epartment of (ducation. IF1 HARASSMENT OR VIOLENCE AS ABUSE A. ,nder certain circumstances' alleged harassment or violence may also be possible abuse under @innesota law. "f so' the duties of mandatory reporting under @inn. tat. K ;&;.//; may be applicable. Aothing in this policy will prohibit the chool 8istrict from ta!ing immediate action to protect victims of alleged harassment' violence' or abuse.

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DISSEMINATION OF )OLICY AND TRAINING A. Aotice of this policy0s availability shall be conspicuously posted throughout each school building in areas accessible to pupils' staff members and the public. This policy shall be given to each chool 8istrict employee and independent contractor at the time of entering into the person0s employment contract. This policy shall appear in the student and faculty handboo! and on the chool 8istrict0s web site. The chool 8istrict will develop a method of discussing this policy with students and employees. This policy shall be reviewed at least annually for compliance with state and federal law.

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EM)LOYEE DISABILITY NON-DISCRIMINATION )OLICY AND NOTICE (See website fo !et"i#e! $o#i%&' "ndependent chool 8istrict Ao. -:;' Butterfield$Odin does not discriminate against 6ualified individuals with disabilities because of such disabilities in regard to 5ob application procedures' hiring' advancement' discharge' compensation' 5ob training' and other terms' conditions' and privileges of employment. The chool 8istrict will not engage in contractual or other arrangements that have the effect of sub5ecting its 6ualified applicants or employees with disabilities to discrimination on the basis of disability. The school district shall not exclude or otherwise deny e6ual 5obs or 5ob benefits to a 6ualified individual because of the !nown disability of an individual with whom the 6ualified individual is !nown to have a relationship or association.

%: The chool 8istrict will ma!e reasonable accommodations for the !nown physical or mental limitations of an otherwise 6ualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or employee' unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the business of the school district. Any 5ob applicant or employee wishing to discuss the need for a reasonable accommodation' or other matters related to a disability or the enforcement and application of this policy' should contact the chool 8istrict0s appointed ection /.=/A8A 4oordinator+ Barry chmidt 8ean of tudents ==. ?ubbard Ave. Butterfield' @innesota /;%&. )/.>* #/;$&>>% 1rievances or complaints under this policy may be filed with the chool 8istrict0s ection /.=/A8A 4oordinator pursuant to the chool 8istrict0s 8iscrimination' ?arassment and 7iolence Policy and Procedures' a copy of which is available from the chool 8istrict office or the ection /.=/A8A 4oordinator. EVACUATION )LANS AND DRILLS The fire plan is to be posted and covered by all teachers. There will be numerous drills' some announced and other unannounced. Also' we will have tornado drills and emergency drills as deemed necessary. / 3ire 8rills and % Tornado 8rill will be covered each year. FACULTY MEETINGS LO"AT 3A4,2TE @((T"A1 will be held monthly unless otherwise notified. All meeting announcements will be made prior to the day if possible via a wee!ly bulleting from the Principal/8ean of students. "n the event that separate meetings for elementary and secondary are needed' they will be scheduled. FAILURES? "t is mandatory that all teachers send a second progress report noting the students failing his/her class two wee!s prior to the end of the 6uarter. "f this report is not on file in the office and the student/parent contests it' the student will not fail. >@/ )LANS /.= plans are a part of the %#>; "8(A legislation. They are a state law. All teachers will abide by the plan written for the students. "n most cases the teachers are a part of the team in order to determine the best education for the student. "f you have any 6uestions regarding these plans' please consult with the principal. GENERAL TEACHER RES)ONSIBILITIES %. Our teacher day is from >+:. a.m. to :+:. or -+.. a.m. to =+.. p.m. each day.

%= Arrangements must be made with administration with any changes and/or modifications to the wor! day. Teachers on part$time basis will have their daily wor! times wor!ed out with administration. All teachers are sub5ect to being assignment morning/hall duty on a rotating basis in the elementary and the high school. &. All teachers are expected to be present for all school programs )including pep rallies* during the school day unless excused. Teachers are to sit among the students and assist in their supervision. :. All staff that utiliGes the hot lunch program must purchase a meal tic!et or pay the day they eat. All staff has a half hour lunch period. Ao charging of meals as we try to operate on a cost margin basis and can only come close to this with your help on advance payments and government commodities.

=. Any re6uested duplication or copying will need to be handed in by %+.. p.m. the previous day. A copy machine is available in teachers lounge for copying. The office will be used in emergencies only /. 9enewed license must be presented at the district office by eptember &.th. ;.. Please chec! with the secretary on needed supplies and those you have ordered. Additional supplies must be re6uisitioned and approved through the office. Purchase orders are re6uired and signature is needed by the uperintendent. Personal purchases will not be reimbursed without prior approval. Eou do need a purchase order signed by the uperintendent. >. . Teachers are re6uested to chec! their mailboxes twice daily )before school and after noon brea!*. -. Teachers are responsible to maintain proper inventory on their materials. "nventory cards should be reviewed at the beginning and the end of each year. "nventory cards are available in the main office. Please update these cards and return them to the office. #. A.@. ?all 8uty is re6uired of everyone daily. Please listen and ma!e periodic chec!s of hall from -+./$-+&.. A list is given in the fall and reminders sent. %.. Aoon duty will be re6uired of all teachers per the master agreement. This will be scheduled each fall. %%. ?igh chool Teachers are re6uired to supervise one concert per year based on the @aster Agreement. (lementary taff are re6uired to be at the 4hristmas concert in the evening. GRADING )ROCEDURE 1rading is difficult but !eep in mind it is a method of communication to the parents in terms that they can understand. "f students are excessively absent' their grade should reflect thisD 1rading should be fair and consistent. tudents and parents should be made aware of how you grade and what is expected of the student "t t*e be2i--i-2 of t*e %o, se1 1rading is based on achievements and effort. Other exchanges in the classroom might be considered' but ma!e sure you are fair and consistent in measuring their value.

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GRADING SCALE The following grading scale will be used uniformly by all teachers in the district. Based on percentages. #/$%.. A #.$#/ A$ -;$-# BM -:$-/ B -.$-& B$ >;$># 4M >:$>/ 4 >.$>& 4$ ;;$;# 8M ;:$;/ 8 ;.$;& 8$ /# and below IN-SCHOOL SUS)ENSION 3or serious behaviors where other interventions have failed' students maybe assigned in$ school suspension. The student may have a re$admission meeting with a faculty member and review the plan for change and implementation before a return to class. tudents will be notified of the offense which earned them in$school suspension. The teacher and administrator assigning the in$school suspension will counsel the student on his/her misbehavior and expected future behavior. A student earning in$school suspension will be notified when and where to serve the suspension. A student serving in$school suspension cannot have any visitors' with the exception of the teachers bringing assignments for the student to complete. A designated staff person will offer a student serving in$school suspension lunch and will bring him/her lunch if he/she desires. tudents serving in$school suspension may not go home for lunch. KEYS ,nder no circumstances teachers may not give students !eys to any room in the building at any time. LATE START SCHEDULE <ith the winter weather there are times when school will start late. ome of the late starts are one hour' some are two hours. Please loo! at late start schedule. This schedule includes all four hours of the morning. Two hours late %st hour %.+&.$%.+// &ndhour %.+/-$%%+::

%; :A $ %%+:;$%%+/& :B %%+//$%&+%& 2,A4? #th %&th %&+%& (at >th -th %&+&; (at =th hour begins at its regular time =th hour %&+=>$%+/> /th hour &+..$:+%. LUNCH A lunch schedule for dismissal will be provided. There will be no changes in schedule unless notified to do so. Te"%*e s wi## es%o t t*ei %#"sses o st,!& *"## to t*e %"fete i"1 E#e+e-t" & st"ff? T*e s%*e!,#e *"s bee- "!G,ste! t*"t &o, -ee! to st"& wit* &o, %#"ss ,-ti# t*e& *"4e 2o-e t* o,2* t*e #i-e "-! %o,-t t*ei foo! ite+s1 T*e& +,st *"4e 81 Yo, wi## sti## be 2i4e- &o, 8@ +i-,te !,t& f ee #,-%* b"se! o- t*e s%*e!,#e1 "f you have a prep period and students come to your room via the pass route' please ma!e sure they return to their assigned class/ ? at least five minutes prior to the end of the class period. LESSON )LANS;COURSE SYLLABUS;C, i%,#,+ M"$s 2esson plans may be re6uired on each 3riday at :+:. p.m. for the following wee! for 6uarters %$:. "f it is a short wee!' they are due at the end of the school day on the last day of school that wee!. (ach high school teacher must submit a semester or year long syllabus of expected outcomes to the principal by October %st. MAKE-U) SLI)S : B o,2*t b"%3 fo .@=8-=/ "t has been a difficult practice to enforce. "f a student is absent' the teacher is responsible for getting the student his or her homewor!. @a!e$up slips will not be issued from the office as not all teachers are consistent in re6uiring them and it is difficult to monitor. "f a student was absent because of a field trip' 5udging contest' music events etc. the supervisor will provide you with a list of students involved and specify the reason for the absence. T*is #ist +,st be 2i4e- to t*e st"ff o-e wee3 $ io to t*e e4e-t t*e st,!e-t is $" ti%i$"ti-2 i- . Absences for school sponsored events will not count toward the ten day per semester rule. MAKE-U) DORK @a!e$up wor! is to be handled by each teacher on an individual basis. Eou are responsible to ma!e sure that the students are given the homewor!. Eou may assign the due date of the homewor! given. A## +"3e-,$ wo 3 s*o,#! be eH,i e! to be %o+$#ete! e4e- if " I@J w"s 2i4e-1 A- i-%o+$#ete ,#ti+"te#& t, -s to "- IFJ fo t*e %o, se1

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NEATNESS Eoung people are influenced by examples. A school cannot expect the students to ma!e an effort to !eep the school presentable if teachers' principal and staff do not ma!e an effort. All teachers should try to !eep their rooms in the best possible condition. 3loors and des!s should be !ept neat and clean. The materials on the shelves and in cabinets should be neatly arranged and teacher0s des!s should be organiGed. The bulleting boards should have attractive and current materials' and the room should not be a place for an accumulation of material which ought to be discarded. 4lassrooms are learning areas$not storage areas. NOON HOUR DUTY The assigned hall duty monitors must be on duty at their specified time each day. "f for some reason you are unable to fulfill your responsibilities' please get someone to ta!e your place and notify the principal of the change. NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL CLOSINGS Occasionally in the winter time' the weather is such as to ma!e bus travel haGardous and closing of school is li!ely. On days li!e this' listen to the reports of school closings over DCCO-78@AM (M$#s'B KDOM-=>7@AM ;A/18FM (D!+'B KEEK-AA1=FM (M3o'B KRRD-=@/1A C KFAC-=@@1> (St1 L"+es'B KFMC - =@91>FM ; =8<@AM (F +t'1 And we will also have these announced on DCCO (CH /' "-! KARE == (CH ==' te#e4isio- %*"--e#s1 These reports will come on between ;$;+:. a.m. "f no reports are heard it can be assumed that school will be in session. hould the approach of inclement weather necessitate early dismissal during the school day' or other emergencies' these stations will be used to announce this information. )ARENT;TEACHER;STUDENT CONFERENCES : DE ENCOURAGE STUDENT LEAD CONFERENCES1 tudent/parent conferences will be formally held during the %st and :rd trimesters of the school year. All teachers will be available to parents during this scheduled conference. tudent/parent conferences should also be held at anytime a teacher feels it imperative to solve a difficult student problem. These conferences should be scheduled before school or during the teacherJ0 preparation period. "f difficulty appears to be serious' it may be wise to involve the administration as well. Teachers may also be re6uested to attend a special education student staffing. "t is extremely important that your input be provided in these special needs cases. Eou will be notified as to the date' time' purpose and location of these meetings. )ESTICIDE A))LICATION AT SCHOOLS : )ARENT5S RIGHT-TO-KNOD ACT (See website fo !et"i#e! $o#i%&' 9e6uires that a public or nonpublic school )excluding home schools* planning to apply a pesticide that is a toxicity category "' ""' or """ product' as classified by (PA' or a restricted use pesticide' as designated by federal law' on school property' must provide a notice to parents and employees. The notice' which must be provided by eptember %/th or each school year' must include the following+ $ Provide an estimated schedule of the pesticide applications available for review or copying at

%the school offices where pesticides are applied. $ tate that long$term health effects on children from the application of pesticides or the class of chemicals to which they belong may not be fully understood. $ "nform parents that a parent may re6uest the school notifies him/her in the manner specified )see below* before any application of pesticide listed in the law. A school using a pesticide listed above must !eep a copy of all notifications for at least six years in a manner available to the public. "n addition to the notice described above' a school that is re6uired to provide a notice shall include in the official school handboo! or policy guide a section informing parents that an estimated schedule of applications of pesticides is available for review or copying and that a parent may receive prior notice of each application if re6uested. )esti%i!es "-! )est Defi-e!1 HPesticideI has the meaning given it in @. . %-B..%' ubd. %-' except that it does not include any disinfectants' sanitiGers' deodoriGers' or antimicrobial agents used for general cleaning purposes. )esti%i!e? HN means a substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent' destroy' repel' or mitigate a pest' and a substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant regulator' defoliant' or desiccant.I H)estJ has the meaning given it in @. . %-B..%. ubd. %>+ HNan insect' rodent' nematode' fungus' weed' terrestrial or a6uatic plant' animal life' virus' bacteria' or other organism.I )ROCEDURES FOR SUBSTITUTES <e extend a warm welcome to our HsubstitutesI and hope that they and the students have a rewarding experience. This information will help as your day progresses. 9ead it thoroughly and !eep a copy handy for future reference. (very substitute teacher is to chec! in at the main office on the day that they substitute. Arriving at school+ 1ive yourself as much time as possible for getting ready. 9egular teachers begin at -+.. a.m. but if you can be here earlier' so much the better. Pupils begin arriving at -+.. a.m. The 8aily chedule' Parent/ tudent ?andboo!' and 3aculty ?andboo!+ "n the teacher0s des! drawer you will find these handboo!s. They have more complete information about policies and procedures of the school. The daily schedule should be posted on the door or on the bulletin board. 8aily Plans+ Plans are in the lesson plan boo!. "n addition' there may be supplementary notes from the teacher for your direction. 3eel free to as! the principal or another teacher for help if there are problems regarding plans. M E+e 2e-%& s,b fo#!e s +"& be "4"i#"b#e i- t*e offi%e if -ee!e!1 Be sure to let the other teacher or teachers at your grade and/or sub5ect level !now that you are substituting. They will help with 6uestions regarding rotations' schedules' lesson plans and the li!e. @ail+ @ail boxes are in the main office. Before classes begin' see if there is anything that you should be aware of. 1et to !now your pupils+ There will be a seating chart in the lesson plan boo! for each class. "t is suggested that you ma!e every effort to become familiar with all pupils0 names.

%# Physical (ducation $ elementary+ "f the physical education teacher has your class' be sure to give your pupils enough time to get ready. This may mean changing shorts' putting on 5ac!ets' etc. Aoon ?our Procedures+ 4hec! the daily schedule' handboo! and with fellow teachers' find out if you have any responsibilities. 8ismissal+ 1ive the elementary pupils ade6uate time for getting ready to go home:+.. p.m. for elementary students and :+./ p.m. for secondary. (nding Eour 8ay+ The end of the day for teachers is :+=/ p.m. Before this' chec! as much of the wor! as you can. Also' attach a note to the lesson plans indicating the things that were done during the day. On your first day' chec! with the boo!!eeper and give her necessary payroll information. 4ommunicate as much as possible with the teachers you are wor!ing with )i.e. elementary with elementary and secondary with secondary*. chedules are similar and these people can be very beneficial in bringing about a smoother educational program and a more wor!able day for all concerned. )ROGRESS AND;OR EFFICIENCY RE)ORTS These reports are re6uired to be sent at mid$term of each 6uarter throughout the school year. These report forms can be obtained from the school secretary or receptionist and will be re6uired to be returned to the secretary for mid$term mailing by the 3riday of each 6uarter0s mid$term wee!. All reports will be mailed at this time or the teacher is responsible for postage. MALL TEACHERS +"&be "s3e! to se-! " %, e-t 2 "!e "t +i!-te + (-ot G,st !efi%ie-t'1 Durin* the 2+1,-1. a/ade0i/ 1ear there 2ill be four 3.4 /he/56oints for student athletes on their tri0ester *rades for ea/h tri0ester of s6orts 6arti/i6ation. C*e%3 6= N 8 wee3s : if " st,!e-t is f"i#i-2 o-e (=' o +o e %o, ses t*e st,!e-t wi## be o- "%"!e+i% $ ob"tio-1 At t*is ti+e t*e st,!e-t wi## be "b#e to $ "%ti%e "-! $" ti%i$"te b,t is o- -oti%e of t*e f"i#i-2 2 "!e1 C*e%3 6. N 9 wee3s : MIDTERM :),b#is*e! Mi!te +1 If " st,!e-t e%ei4es o-e o
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)U)IL FAIR DISMISSAL ACT OF =A</ An act relating to grounds on procedures for suspensions' exclusion' and expulsion of students from school. ". 1rounds for dismissal+ A. Ao school shall dismiss any pupil without attempting to provide alternative programs of education prior to dismissal proceedings. B. 4auses for dismissal+ %. <illful violation of any reasonable school board regulations. &. 8isrupting the right of others to an education. :. 4onduct which endangers themselves' others or the property of the school. "". uspension Procedures A written notice containing the grounds for suspension' a brief statement of the fact' a description of the testimony' a re$admission plan and a copy of sections %&>.&; to %&>.=.' shall be served personally upon the pupil at or before the time the suspension is to ta!e affect' and upon the parent or guardian by certified mail within =- hours of the conference. """. (xclusion and (xpulsion Ao exclusion or expulsion shall be imposed without a hearing' unless the right to a hearing is waived in writing by the pupil and parent or guardian. )U)IL SCHOOL FEE LAD ". A school board is authoriGed to re6uire payment of fees in the following areas+ A. <here the resultant product becomes the personal property of the pupil. B. Admission fees or charges to extracurricular activities where attendance is optional. 4. "tems of personal use of products which students may purchase at their own option' such as' student publications' class rings' annuals' etc.

&% 8. 3ees specifically permitted by any other statute. (. 3ield trips considered supplementary to a district educational program. 3. Any authoriGed voluntary student health and accident benefit plan. 1. 3or the use of musical instruments owned or rented by the district. A school board is not authoriGed to charge fees in the following areas+ A. Textboo!s' wor!boo!s' art materials' laboratory supplies and towels. B. upplies necessary or participation in any instructional course' except as authoriGed above. 4. 3ield trips which are re6uired as a part of a basic education program or course. 8. 1raduation caps' gowns' or any specific form of dress necessary for any educational program re6uired for graduation. (. "nstructional costs for necessary school personnel employed in any course or educational program re6uired for graduation. 3. 2ibrary boo!s re6uired to be utiliGed for educational course or program. 1. Admission fees' dues or fees for any educational course or program. ?. Any admission or examination cost for any re6uired educational course program. ". 2oc!er rentals. Ao pupils0 rights or privileges' including the receipt of grades or diplomas' may be denied or abridged for nonpayment of fees. @A tat.%&:B' :> subd. &. MNOTE - T*is $ o4isio- !oes -ot $ o*ibit " !ist i%t f o+ +"i-t"i-i-2 "-& "%tio$ o4i!e! b& #"w fo t*e %o##e%tio- of fees ",t*o iQe! b& se%tio-s =.8B1 89 C =.8B1 87

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REASONABLE FORCE 9easonable force may be used by a teacher' school employee' bus driver or other agent of our school district when it is necessary under the circumstance to restrain a student or prevent bodily harm or death to another.

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REMOVAL FROM CLASS Bic!ing a student out of class is a serious form of discipline. ,nless the student is deliberately insubordinate or dangerous' a series of interventions as noted on discipline RE)ORT CARDS 9eport cards will be issued at the end of each trimester. All grades on all cards are to be letter grades with an I for incompletes. <hen students have completed all ma!e$up wor! the incomplete should be changed. This needs to be done within two wee!s of the distribution date of the report cards. 2etter grades may be A' B' 4' 8' O 3 with the use of a plus or a minus for all grade except AM. A ) )pass* / F )fail* system may be used by teachers in cases where they feel it is 5ustifiable to commensurate with the effort the student had made. AR s*o,#! -ot be ,se!1 T*e& *o#! t*e s"+e wei2*t "s t*e 2 "!e of A1 4omments add greatly to the information on the report card. Both positive comments and suggested areas for improvement should be noted. G "!es " e !,e b& 8?/> $1+1 t*e De!-es!"& fo##owi-2 t*e e-! of t*e t i+este 1 This may be ad5usted by the administrator if situations warrant. RESTORATIVE DISCI)LINE )OLICY <e believe that positive' productive' and responsible behaviors are essential to school success. "n the event that student behavior does not meet expected standards' teachers may elect to have students serve detention as a conse6uence. Teachers issuing the detention will assign the detention for classroom behaviors. Teachers may chose to have the student serve detention before school' during lunch hour' or after school. (xamples of student behaviors where detention may be assigned include+ s!ipping class' a third tardy' or inappropriate or disrespectful behaviors. Teachers may choose to have the student serve the detention with them' or with the assigned supervisor that will run detention from :+%.$=+..' Tuesdays and Thursdays. This determination is at the discretion of the teacher. The detention could be run using the restorative discipline plan located on page & if deemed necessary by administration. "t is at the discretion of the supervisor as to whether the detention will count. tudents are expected to bring wor! to detention' be on time' and sit 6uietly without disruption. 8etention may also involve if any or all of the previous or any other action that the supervisor deems inappropriate is done by the student the detention may be reassigned. "f a student s!ips detention' he/she will receive two hours of detention. "f a student s!ips for a second time' he/she will receive P day in$school suspension. 8etention will be supervised by the teacher giving the detention. The administrative staff may be involved and the place of the detention may be changed. Aotification will be made to the student immediately and all attempts will be made to notify the parent at least one day in advance. "n some instances this is not possible. ending a student to the principal0s office for a minor infraction is not effective instruction or an effective use of anyone0s time. A teacher is considered an expert professional in the profession of teaching. ?e/she should be in control of the class and handle most discipline issues.

&: Teachers are invited to the office to discuss special disciplinary problems and see! advice on how to handle a student. Of course the principal does not have all of the answers' please see! the advice of other professionals in the building also. RULES OF CONDUCT 8isciplinary action may be ta!en against students for any behavior which is disruptive of good order or violates the rights of others. The following acts are unacceptable behavior sub5ect to disciplinary action in the school district. A. Truancy and ,nauthoriGed Absences+ %. As re6uired by current statutes' regulations of the tate 8epartment of (ducation' and the chool Board of this 8istrict' students shall be in attendance each day that school is in session. The authority to decide whether an absence is excused or unexcused rests with the building attendance officer. tudents returning to school following an absence will be expected to complete all missed assignments within a reasonable period of time. see tudent ?andboo! &. Truancy' for purposes of this policy' is the absenting of one0s self from school or class without the approval of the school. Truant students shall be given unexcused absences. :. "f a student develops a pattern of tardiness to school or class' disciplinary action will be ta!en. )Please refer to tudent ?andboo! for the school0s policy and discipline procedure.* B. 8amage to chool or Personal Property+ %. 7andalism+ damage or destruction of school property or property of others by students is vandalism. &. Theft+ theft is an act of intentionally and without claim of right ta!ing' using' transferring' concealing' or retaining possession of movable property of another without his/her consent and with intent to deprive the owner permanently of the property' or the finding of lost property and not ma!ing reasonable efforts to find the owner. 4. Physical Assault+ physical assault is an act which intentionally inflicts or attempts to inflict bodily harm upon another. 8. 7erbal Assault+ verbal assaults are abusive' threatening' profane or obscene language either oral or written by a student toward a staff member or another student including conduct which degrades people because of their race' religion' sex' ethnic bac!ground' or physical or mental handicaps. (. Threats and 8isruptions+ %. 8angerous Threats+ threats to normal school operations or school activities including but not limited to the reporting of dangerous or haGardous situations that do not exist are unacceptable behavior. &. chool 8isruptions+ any students who disturb or interrupt the peace and good order of the school or school$sponsored activities will be sub5ect to disciplinary action. 3. 8angerous' ?armful and Auisance ubstances and Articles+ %. Alcohol+ students are prohibited from using' possessing' or being under the influence of alcohol beverages at school' on school grounds' or

&= at school sponsored activities. &. 8rugs+ students are prohibited from using' possessing' distributing' or being under the influence of illegal drugs or narcotics at school' school$ sponsored activities' and on school grounds. :. ,s of Tobacco+ tobacco use by students is prohibited at school' at school$sponsored activities' and on school grounds. =. ?armful and Auisance Articles+ the possession or use of articles that are nuisance' illegal' or that may cause harm to persons or property is prohibited at school and school$sponsored activities. 1. 3ailure to "dentify Oneself+ 3ailure to provide proper identification upon re6uest of a staff member is unacceptable behavior. ?. The violation of any state or local law or the violation of federal law is unacceptable behavior. ". Academic 8ishonesty )cheating*+ %. tudents will receive a copy of each teacher0s rules and regulations on cheating. &. The policy on cheating will be explained by each teacher and discussed in class. :. tudents will sign each teacher0s rules and regulation form. )optional* =. A copy of the rules and regulations will be posted in the classroom. /. A copy of each teacher0s rules and regulations will be available to the parents/guardian upon re6uest. ;. "f the cheating results in an automatic failure for the mar!ing period or semester' the parent/guardian will contacted by instructor. L. The following constitute unacceptable behavior+ %. <illful conduct which materially and substantially disrupts the right of others to an education. &. <illful conduct which endangers school districts employees' the pupil or other pupils or the property of the schoolF or :. <illful violation of any rule of conduct' specified in this discipline policy. 8" 4"P2"AA9E A4T"OA A. 8isciplinary action may include but is not limited to+ @eeting with the teacher' counselor or principal. 8etention 2oss of school privileges Parental conference with school staff @odified school programs 9emoval from class )up to three ):* class periods* uspensions (xclusions and (xpulsion 9estorative 8iscipline+ tudents will be assigned restitution through H4ommunity erviceI $from :+%.to =+.. pm Tuesday0s and Thursday0s. tudents will wor! with an assigned supervisor to complete community service activities within the school buildings/grounds )may include washing loc!ers' wiping down walls' and pic!ing up trash.* A rotating schedule of wor! duties will be

&/ developed. Truancy+ tudents will ma!e$up the missed wor! in a designated' supervised Hma!e$upI area during noon brea!. They will eat their lunch and wor! on the missed assignments. )% truancyQone lunch period* After three or more truancies within one 6uarter' the student maybe as!ed to complete a Plan for 4hange and meet with the counselor/principal to discuss the Plan. Tardiness After three tardies' the student will spend the noon hour completing missed wor! in the designated' supervised area. "f a student accumulates ; or more tardies within one 6uarter' the student maybe as!ed to complete a Plan for 4hange and meet with the counselor/principal to discuss the Plan. "n$ chool uspension 3or serious behaviors where other interventions have failed' students maybe assigned in$school suspension. 8uring this time' the student will complete and carry out a Plan for 4hange related to the offense. The student will have a re$admission meeting with a faculty member and review the plan for change and implementation before a return to class. B. 9emoval from class+ %. 9emoval from class is the short term exclusion of s student from school during which the school retains custody of the student. tudents removed from class shall be the responsibility of the behavior management coordinator or his lawful designee. The removal of a student from class shall not exceed three class periods. tudents shall be removed from class only upon agreement of the appropriate teacher and administration after an informal administrative conference with the pupil. The decision as to removal shall ultimately be up to the administration. The removal from class may be imposed without an informal administrative conference where it appears that the student will create an immediate and substantial danger to himself or to persons or property around him. The length of time of the removal from class shall be at the discretion of the principal after consultation with the teacher. tudents shall be returned to class upon completion of the terms of the removal established at the informal administrative conference including but not limited to the completion of any ma!e$up wor!. &. uspension is the short term exclusion of the student from school during which the school is relieved of custody of the child. uspension' exclusion and expulsion shall be utiliGed with The Pupil 3air 8ismissal Act of %#>= as amended. 4. 4opies of this policy together with The Pupil 3air 8ismissal Act of %#>= shall be published in the tudent ?andboo! and distributed to all students during the first month of the school year. Aothing in this policy is intended to conflict with The Pupil 3air 8ismissal Act of %#>=. 8. Parents shall be notified in writing of the violation of the rules of conduct and

&; resulting disciplinary actions by first class mail except as provided otherwise by The Pupil 3air 8ismissal Act of %#>=. tudents shall be notified of violations of the 9ules of 4onduct and resulting disciplinary action verbally except as provided otherwise by The Pupil 3air 8ismissal Act of %#>=. (. uggestions for teachers in matters pertaining to pupil control+ %. Adopt the philosophy of preventive discipline . a. Be sensitive to problem situations. b. 2earn to anticipate problems have a conference with the student early. c. Accentuate the positive try to build on a student0s strength rather than being solely concerned with his/her wea!ness. d. The biggest deterrent to classroom discipline is good planning by the teacher. %.* Account for every moment of class time. &.* tudents should have the feeling something will be expected of them each day. &. <hat to do in the event of a problem. "n most cases' the teacher should assume the following responsibilities+ a. Avoid direct confrontation with a student during a class which you are directing. @a!e arrangements to see them individually after class. "f it becomes necessary to as! students to leave the classroom' send them to the office and notify the office by note or by intercom that they are reporting. b. 4all the parents and enlist their support in handling the problem. 8evelop a cooperative relationship with the parents. Begin by as!ing the parents to help in problem situations. c. To achieve success' in some cases' the parents need to be brought to the school for a conference. This should be done as soon as the problem appears to be moving in a negative direction. SAINTS TIME All staff will be given students that they will wor! with one time per month during A"AT time. This time will be to meet with students and go over grades' concerns and their data noteboo!s. This will be on the same day as the scheduled P24 meetings from %&+=/ %+=/ until dismissal for the day. <ill provide further information in the fall.

SAFETY INSTRUCTION Teachers of science' physical education' industrial arts' home economics' agriculture and art are to provide appropriate safety instruction to your students. This instruction should be incorporated within your regular curriculum instruction. ?andouts should be provided to students as to their responsibilities in maintaining a proper safety environment. A %o$& of &o, s"fet& ,#es s*o,#! be $ o4i!e! to t*e $ i-%i$"#B "#o-2 wit* " !es% i$tio- of *ow "-! w*e- &o, wi## be $ ese-ti-2 it to &o, st,!e-ts1 T*is +"te i"# +,st be $ o4i!e! to t*e $ i-%i$"# b& t*e e-! of t*e fi st wee3 of s%*oo# (F i!"&'1

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SCHOOL DANCE REGULATIONS %. Approval for a dance' by board policy' shall come from the principal of schools. &. @usic and/or all expenses to be furnished by or paid for by the sponsoring group. :. tudents and/or dates allowed to attend this dance are+ a. ?igh school students in grades >$%& b. tudents from surrounding schools c. Outside date of student )to be signed up in advance*. =. 8ance must be concluded' cleaning up done' and out of the building by %&+.. a.m. /. All dances must have at least one administrator and four other adults as chaperones. )@ay be ad5usted' if needed*. ;. After the dance has started' doors will be loc!ed so no one else can enter and those leaving will not be allowed to re$enter. >. The board reserves the right to change' alter or delete any of the above regulations as it sees fit. -. The rules that govern other school activities are in effect for all school sponsored dances. SCHOOL )HONES A>9-.<<= : will reach the main office and we can connect you to any area of the building. SICKNESS "f at all possible' please call Bathy at #/;$:;=. before ;+:. a.m. )part time call A AP* on the day you are sic!. "f a substitute is needed for consecutive days' please call the school prior to the close of the day so appropriate arrangements are made. "f a staff member needs to leave the building for any reason of sic!ness during the school day the Principal and/or 8ean of tudents needs to be notified via e$mail and/or phone message. "f neither one are readily available' Bathy or andy must be notified. taff members will be given a blue sheet and time will be deducted from sic! leave for the time missed. STAFF EVALUATION taff evaluations are in place to improve instruction through new ideas and techni6ues. taff evaluations may be done by peers or administration as per the @aster 4ontract. The "$Observation @odel for teacher (valuation is what the district uses and is in place. The administration will wor! with the P24 leadership team to determine the process as well as loo! at the new state laws. A minimum of % per tenured staff member and : non$ tenured staff members will be evaluated each year. All staff will be evaluated annually according to agreements from @innesota state statutes and the " 8 R-:; @aster 4ontract. (ach continuing contract teacher may be evaluated a minimum of % time per year. Probationary teachers ): years or less* will be evaluated : times per year. One of these evaluations could include an end of the year summative evaluation. The following procedures will ta!e place for teachers that are in need of assistance. %* verbal assistance in area of deficiency time to remediate depending on issue &* oral reprimand in written form$ time to remediate depending on issue :* written reprimand$time to remediate depending on issue

&=* plan of assistance$time to remediate state law /* at the end of the plan of assistance' a recommendation to non$renew a probationary teacher or a continuing contract teacher will be made to the school board by 3ebruary for continuing contract and April for probationary teacher All staff members are entitled to a copy of their written evaluations and any reprimands. taff members are given %. days with which to reply to any reprimand that will be placed into teachers permanent file. 3ailure to do so within this time period implies that no reply will be placed into file. All staff members are as!ed to sign and return evaluation as this will assist in ma!ing sure that all communication lines are open. "f no signature is obtained a note will be placed in the file stating such. STUDENT ATTENDANCE )HILOSO)HY The Butterfield$Odin ?igh chool believes that students should be in attendance each day. @issing even a half day will result in loss of educational learning experiences. Attendance is a shared responsibility of the student' parent' and school. 9egular attendance develops habits of punctuality' self$discipline and responsibility. tudents who have good attendance generally achieve success' en5oy school more' and are much more employable after leaving school. At the beginning of each period attendance must be ta!en. Attendance must be submitted electronically through the L@4 program. STUDENT ATTENDANCE )OLICY Any student absent from a class - times during a trimester may be denied credit for that class. All absences' whether excused or unexcused' count towards the -. ?owever' school sponsored activities do not count toward the policy )extra$curricula0s' field$trips' etc.*. "f the student is under the age of %;' he or she will continue to attend and audit the class. "f the student is %; or older a parent' student' administrator conference may be held to determine if the students will continue with the class for no credit. Once a denial of credit letter is sent home' the student and/or the parent has the right to appeal the decision to the attendance committee. An appeal hearing may or may not be set up by the administration. "n certain cases the decision will be made solely by the administration in others' a committee will be set up. Aotification of an appeal re6uest must be given to the principal within three ):* school days of the date of the letterF otherwise the appeal process is waived. Parents will be notified of attendance problems during the semester. A letter denying credit will be sent home following the -th absence if applicable. All means to wor! with the students and families will be exhausted including but not limited to using credit contracts for any trimester in 5eopardy. This will be done to prevent truancy also. (xception+ Any student may be excused for extenuating circumstances by the Administration T&$es of Abse-%es? EO%,se! - Aotification was made prior to the absence. This could or would include a note or phone call from the parent before the start of the school day on which the absence occurred. These do count in the - absences allowed. )Please pic!$up 8octor slips before appointments so they can be on file.

&# U-eO%,se! -Any absence for which no prior notification was received. These do count in the absences allowed. tudents suspended out of school will also be assessed an unexcused absence. ?owever' since the action is school initiated' these absences would not count in the -. T ,"-%& $ This is a specific type of unexcused absence. A student is considered to be truant if he/she s!ips school' )no note or phone call from parent* s!ips a class )all or part of*' or leaves the school building during the school day without permission to leave the building. Truancy will be recorded as an unexcused absence and could also result in % hour of detention. T" !i-ess? tudents are re6uired to be in class at designated times. Tardies are defined as missing %/ minutes or less of a class. Anything more that %/ minutes will be recorded as an absence for that hour with which the very next tardy occurs. Any student tardy to a class must be sent to the office for a pass. A record of tardies is !ept in the office A-& set of 8 t" !ies wi## es,#t i- "- ,-eO%,se! "bse-%e1 U-eO%,se! *o, s o- se$" "te !"&s o %o-se%,ti4e !"&sB %o,#! es,#t i- t ,"-%& bei-2 fi#e! b& D"to-w"- Co,-t&1 "f a faculty member detains a student during the day' the student must obtain a pass from the office so that the tardy will not be recorded at the next class. STUDENT ADMITTANCE )ROCEDURE A## wo 3 +isse! o "ssi2-e! be%",se of "bse-%e +,st be %o+$#ete!1 "f the wor! is not completed' it is possible that no grade can be given for the course. Teachers must report the incomplete grade to the office within two wee!s after the end of the 6uarter. STUDENT ATTENDANCE FOR SCHOOL RELATED FUNCTIONS All participants must be in attendance the second P of the school day in order to be eligible to practice or participate in a scheduled contest or event unless prior arrangements are made with the principal. Any student s!ipping a class or classes and/or leaving the building without permission is ineligible to practice or participate in any co$curricular contest or activity during the school day' after school or in the evening. Any student caught practicing the sport during the school day without permission or supervision will not be eligible for the next scheduled event. tudents' who receive one or more deficiency reports with a failing grade at the end of the 6uarter' will not be eligible for extracurricular activities for a minimum of two wee!s from the date of publications. A student may practice' but will not be able to participate in any school competitive event. They may return to the activity after the two wee!s if their wor! is satisfactory to the teacher they received the failure from. Parents will be notified via the deficiency reports as to the student0s status. STUDENT DISCI)LINE 3or more information on student discipline' please see elementary and secondary handboo!s.

STUDENT DISABILITY NON-DISCRIMINATION )OLICY (SECTION >@/ NOTICE'

ection /.= of the 9ehabilitation Act of %#>: is a federal mandate that protects students with disabilities. ,nder ection /.=' it is the responsibility of the chool 8istrict to

:. identify and evaluate students who' within the intent of ection /.=' need special services' accommodations' or programs in order that such learners may receive a free appropriate public education. 8isabled students are protected from discrimination on the basis of a disability. 3or this policy' a student who is protected under ection /.= is one who+ %. &. :. has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more ma5or life activities' including learningF or has a record of such impairmentF or is regarded as having such impairment.

tudents may be protected from disability discrimination and be eligible for services' accommodations' or programs under the provisions of ection /.= even though they are not eligible for special education pursuant to the "ndividuals with 8isabilities (ducation Act. ection /.= services can be re6uested by the student' his/her parents or guardians' or by the faculty and administration. Pre$determination meetings are held to determine the nature of the disability and the plan that will be put into place. Parents will be as!ed to come to a yearly meeting to review the plan. The following person has been designated the chool 8istrict0s appointed ection /.=/A8A 4oordinator to coordinate and handle in6uires regarding the chool 8istrict0s ection /.= policies+ Barry chmidt Associate Principal ==. ?ubbard Ave. Butterfield' @innesota /;%&. )/.>* #/;$&>>% 3urther information can be obtained from the Office of 4ivil 9ights )9egion 7* ,nited tates 8epartment of (ducation' /.. <. @adison treet' uite %=>/' 4hicago' "2 ;.;;%. 1rievances or complaints of discrimination under this policy may be filed with the chool 8istrict0s ection /.=/A8A 4oordinator pursuant to the chool 8istrict0s 8iscrimination' ?arassment and 7iolence Policy and Procedures' a copy of which is available from the chool 8istrict office or the ection /.=/A8A 4oordinator. STUDENT SEF NONDISCRIMINATION )OLICY AND NOTICE (TITLE IF' (See website fo !et"i#e! $o#i%&' I1 )UR)OSE tudents are protected from discrimination on the basis of sex pursuant to Title "S of the (ducation Amendments of %#>& and the @innesota ?uman 9ights Act. The

:% purpose of this policy is to provide e6ual educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. II1 GENERAL STATEMENT OF )OLICY A. The school district provides e6ual educational opportunity for all students' and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex. Ao student will be excluded from participation in' denied the benefits of' or otherwise sub5ected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the school district on the basis of sex. "t is the responsibility of every school district employee to comply with this policy. The school board hereby designates the uperintendent of chools' ==. ?ubbard Ave.' Butterfield' @innesota /;%&.' )/.>* #/;$&>>% as its Title "S coordinator. This employee coordinates the school district0s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title "S. Any student' parent or guardian having 6uestions regarding the application of Title "S and its regulations and/or this policy should discuss them with the Title "S coordinator. Tuestions relating solely to Title "S and its regulations may be referred to the Assistant ecretary for 4ivil 9ights of the ,nited tates 8epartment of (ducation. "n the absence of a specific designee' an in6uiry or complaint should be referred to the superintendent or the school district human rights officer.

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RE)ORTING GRIEVANCE )ROCEDURES A. Any student who believes he or she has been the victim of unlawful sex discrimination by a teacher' administrator or other school district personnel' or any person with !nowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute unlawful sex discrimination toward a student should report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate school district official designated by this policy or may file a grievance. The school district encourages the reporting party or complainant to use the report form available from the principal of each building or available from the school district office' but oral reports shall be considered complaints as well. Aothing in this policy shall prevent any person from reporting unlawful sex discrimination toward a student directly to a school district human rights officer or to the superintendent. "n (ach chool Building. The uperintendent of chools/Principal is the person responsible for receiving oral or written reports or grievances of unlawful sex discrimination toward a student at the building level. Any adult school district personnel who receive a report of unlawful sex discrimination toward a student shall inform the uperintendent of chools/Principal immediately.

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,pon receipt of a report or grievance' the uperintendent of chools/Principal must notify the school district human rights officer immediately' without screening or investigating the report. The uperintendent of chools/Principal may re6uest' but may not insist upon a written complaint. A written statement of the facts alleged will be forwarded as soon as practicable by the uperintendent of chools/Principal to the human rights officer. "f the report was given verbally' the uperintendent of chools/Principal shall personally reduce it to written form within &= hours and forward it to the human rights officer. 3ailure to forward any report or complaint of unlawful sex discrimination toward a student as provided herein may result in disciplinary action against the principal. "f the complaint involves the uperintendent of chools/Principal' the complaint shall be made or filed directly with the chool Board 4hair by the reporting party or complainant. The chool Board hereby designates uperintendent of chools' ==. ?ubbard Ave.' Butterfield' @innesota /;%&.' and )/.>* #/;$&>>% as the school district human rights officer to receive reports' complaints or grievances of unlawful sex discrimination toward a student. "f the complaint involves a human rights officer' the complaint shall be filed directly with the superintendent. The school district shall conspicuously post the name of the Title "S coordinator and human rights officer)s*' including office mailing addresses and telephone numbers. ubmission of a good faith complaint' grievance or report of unlawful sex discrimination toward a student will not affect the complainant or reporter0s future employment' grades or wor! assignments. ,se of formal reporting forms is not mandatory. The school district will respect the privacy of the complainant' the individual)s* against whom the complaint is filed' and the witnesses as much as possible' consistent with the school district0s legal obligations to investigate' to ta!e appropriate action' and to conform to any discovery or disclosure obligations.

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INVESTIGATION A. By authority of the school district' the human rights officer' upon receipt of a report' complaint or grievance alleging unlawful sex discrimination toward a student shall promptly underta!e or authoriGe an investigation. The investigation may be conducted by school district officials or by a third party designated by the school district.

:: B. The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the complainant' the individual)s* against whom the complaint is filed' and others who may have !nowledge of the alleged incident)s* or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. The investigation may also consist of any other methods and documents deemed pertinent by the investigator. "n determining whether alleged conduct constitutes a violation of this policy' the school district should consider the surrounding circumstances' the nature of the behavior' past incidents or past or continuing patterns of behavior' the relationships between the parties involved and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. <hether a particular action or incident constitutes a violation of this policy re6uires a determination based on all the facts and surrounding circumstances. "n addition' the school district may ta!e immediate steps' at its discretion' to protect the complainant' pupils' teachers' administrators or other school personnel pending completion of an investigation of alleged unlawful sex discrimination toward a student. The investigating party shall provide a report of the status of the investigation within ten )%.* wor!ing days to the superintendent of schools and the human rights officer. The investigation will be completed as soon as practicable. The chool 8istrict human rights officer or investigator shall ma!e a written report to the uperintendent of chools/Principal upon completion of the investigation. "f the complaint involves the uperintendent of chools/Principal' the report may be filed directly with the chool Board. The report shall include a determination of whether the allegations have been substantiated as factual and whether they appear to be violations of this policy.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION A. ,pon conclusion of the investigation and receipt of a report' the school district will ta!e appropriate action. uch action may include' but is not limited to' warning' suspension' exclusion' expulsion' transfer' remediation' termination or discharge. chool district action ta!en for violation of this policy will be consistent with re6uirements of applicable collective bargaining agreements' @innesota and federal law and school district policies. The result of the school district0s investigation of each complaint filed under these procedures will be reported in writing to the complainant by the school district in accordance with state and federal law regarding data or records privacy.

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:= The school district will discipline or ta!e appropriate action against any pupil' teacher' administrator or other school personnel who retaliates against any person who reports alleged unlawful sex discrimination toward a student or any person who testifies' assists or participates in an investigation' or who testifies' assists or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such unlawful sex discrimination. 9etaliation includes' but is not limited to' any form of intimidation' reprisal or harassment. VII1 RIGHT TO ALTERNATIVE COM)LAINT )ROCEDURES These procedures do not deny the right of any individual to pursue other avenues of recourse which may include filing charges with the @innesota 8epartment of ?uman 9ights' initiating civil action or see!ing redress under state criminal statutes and/or federal law' or contacting the Office of 4ivil 9ights for the ,nited tates 8epartment of (ducation' /.. <. @adison treet' uite %=>/' 4hicago' "2 ;.;;%. VIII1 DISSEMINATION OF )OLICY AND EVALUATION A. This policy shall be made available to all students' parents/guardians of students' staff members' employee unions and organiGations.

B. The school district shall review this policy and the school district0s operation for compliance with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on a STUDENT FILES Persons on whom files are !ept can see the contents of those files and have copiers made at their own expense' regardless of the date or place of origin of those files' and no records can be transmitted' except to another school in the case of a student transfer )pursuant to the provisions of the P2 #:$:-.$U3amily (ducational 9ights and Privacy Act of %#>=*' unless there is specific authoriGation to do so. )All 5udgmental statements are to be purged from student files.* STUDENT )ASSES All teachers are to write names of students on the pass. 8ate' time and destination are also to be filled in. Teachers should !eep a record of passes given as a chec! on students. tudents must have a pass when moving throughout the building during class time. "f a student enters your class tardy with an excused pass please notify the office so they correct the tardy. This is essential for the attendance policy to be effective and fair. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS "f you are going to ta!e personal leave or you are re6uired to attend a meeting' please have wor! prepared for your students. "f you miss a day0s wor! because of illness' good lesson plans are essential. Be sure to sign a blue staff absence sheet for all absences. MM A s,bstit,te fo#!e +"& be eH,i e! to be 3e$t i- t*e offi%e i- t*e e4e-t of ",-fo esee- "bse-%e1 T*is fo#!e s*o,#! i-%#,!e? %. Yo, !"i#& o wee3#& s%*e!,#e1

:/ &. C#"ss oste s "-! se"ti-2 %*" ts :. Co$& of &o, %#"ss oo+ ,#es C e2,#"tio-s1 =. Lesso- $#"-s fo =-8 !"&s of "bse-%e1 SU)ERVISION All teachers will be assigned morning hall supervision and noon supervision on a rotating basis throughout the school year. These assignments must be adhered to in order to !eep a safe and orderly school. TEACHER )ERSONNEL FILES (ffective Lanuary %st' %#>;' all evaluations and files' wherever generated' relating to individual teachers shall be available to each individual teacher upon w itte- eH,est1 T*e $e so--e# fi#es +,st be #oo3s "t i- t*e offi%e1 A-& !o%,+e-t %o$ie! "-! t"3e- f o+ t*is fi#e w*i%* is #"wf,# wi## be s,bGe%t to " 1=> %*" 2e $e !o%,+e-t1 TEACHER LANGUAGE 8o not use language toward a student which might be interpreted as vulgar' sexist or racist. A teacher must report possible inappropriate language he/she used to the principal by the end of the day.
DELLNESS )OLICY (See Debsite fo !et"i#e! $o#i%&' ". P,9PO ( The purpose of this policy is to assure a school environment that promotes and protects students0 health' well$being' and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity. This policy will become effective at the beginning of the &..;$.> school year. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The school board recogniGes that nutrition education and physical education are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and education. The school environment should promote and protect students0 health' well$being' and ability to learn by encouraging healthy eating and physical activity. The school district encourages the involvement of students' parents' teachers' food service staff' and other interested persons in implementing' monitoring' and reviewing school district nutrition and physical activity policies. 4hildren need access to healthy foods and opportunities to be physically active in order to grow' learn' and thrive. All students in grades B$%& will have opportunities' support' and encouragement to be physically active on a regular basis. Tualified food service personnel will provide students with access to a variety of affordable' nutritious' and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of studentsF try to accommodate the religious' ethnic' and cultural diversity of the

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student body in meal planningF and will provide clean' safe' and pleasant settings and ade6uate time for students to eat. """. 1,"8(2"A( A. 3oods and Beverages %. All foods and beverages made available on campus )including concessions and a la carte cafeteria items* will be consistent with the current , 8A 8ietary 1uidelines for Americans. 3ood service personnel will ta!e every measure to ensure that student access to foods and beverages meet or exceed all federal' state' and local laws and guidelines. 3ood service personnel shall adhere to all federal' state' and local food safety and security guidelines. The school district will ma!e every effort to eliminate any social stigma attached to' and prevent the overt identification of' students who are eligible for free and reduced$price school meals. The school district will provide students access to hand washing or hand sanitiGing before they eat meals or snac!s. The school district will ma!e every effort to provide students with sufficient time to eat after sitting down for school meals and will schedule meal periods at appropriate times during the school day. The school district will discourage tutoring' club' or organiGational meetings or activities during mealtimes' unless students may eat during such activities.

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chool 3ood ervice Program/Personnel %. The school district will provide healthy and safe school meal programs that strictly comply with all federal' state' and local statutes and regulations. &. The school district designates the 4hief/?ead 4oo! to be responsible for the school district0s food service program' whose duties shall include the creation of nutrition guidelines and procedures for the selection of foods and beverages made available on campus to ensure food and beverage choices are consistent with current , 8A 8ietary 1uidelines for Americans. As part of the school district0s responsibility to operate a food service program' the school district will provide continuing professional development for all food service personnel in schools.

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a. offered as part of a comprehensive program designed to provide students with the !nowledge and s!ills necessary to promote and protect their healthF
b. part of health education and physical education classes consistent with @innesota 8epartment of (ducation rules as well as classroom instruction in related sub5ects such as math' science' language arts' social sciences' and elective sub5ects' where appropriateF and en5oyable' developmentally appropriate' culturally relevant' and includes participatory activities' such as contests' promotions' taste testing' and field trips. The district will offer multi$cultural lunches & times per year.

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The school district will encourage all students to ma!e age appropriate' healthy selections of foods and beverages' including those sold individually outside the reimbursable school meal programs' such as through a la carte Vsnac!W lines' vending machines' fundraising events' concession stands' and student stores. The school district will discourage the use of foods or beverages as rewards for academic performance or good behavior )unless this practice is allowed by a student0s individual education plan or behavior intervention plan* and will not withhold food or beverages as punishment.

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Physical Activity %. tudents need opportunities for physical activity and to fully embrace regular physical activity as a personal behavior. Toward that end' health education will reinforce the !nowledge and self$management s!ills needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce sedentary activities such as watching televisionF Opportunities for physical activity will be incorporated into other sub5ect lessons' where appropriateF and 4lassroom teachers will provide short physical activity brea!s between lessons or classes' as appropriate. These include hand washing' menu planning' and exercise education supported by the district P( program

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The school district encourages parents to pac! healthy lunches and snac!s and refrain from including beverages and foods without nutritional value. The school district will provide information about physical education and other school$based physical activity opportunities and will support parents0 efforts to provide their children with opportunities to be physically active outside of school.

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"@P2(@(ATAT"OA AA8 @OA"TO9"A1 A. B. After approval by the school board' the wellness policy will be implemented throughout the school district. chool food service staff' at the school or district level' will ensure compliance within the school0s food service areas and will report to the food service program administrator' the building principal' or the superintendent0s designee' as appropriate.

4. The school district0s food service program administrator will provide an annual 3all written report to the superintendent and the school board setting forth the nutrition guidelines and procedures for selection of all foods made available on campus. The report shall include+ %* general nutritional guidelines for food offerings )lunch$line O ala carte*' &* efforts to reduce amounts of trans fat in menu offerings' :* efforts to increase offering of whole grains' =* progress toward communicating healthy food choices to students including product labeling' posters' general information' /* serving line practices. ;* last year0s monthly menus. 8. The superintendent or designee will ensure compliance with the wellness policy and will provide an annual report of the school district0s compliance with the policy to the school board. 7. Other

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Any student group using school district concession facilities will strive to follow Alliance for ?ealthy Binds )A3?A* nutritional guidelines' establishing a ratio of at least ;.X of the preferred options and no more than =.X of the less desirable options.
B. chool (vents )i.e.' concerts' plays' fairs' dances*

All foods and beverages re6uested' served and sold shall strive to follow Alliance for ?ealthy Binds )A3?A* nutritional guidelines' establishing a ratio of at least ;.X of the preferred options and no more than =.X of the less desirable options.

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All fund raising activities are encouraged to sell non$food items or food items that shall strive to follow Alliance for ?ealthy Binds )A3?A* nutritional guidelines.
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DORK SCHEDULE FOR EVENTS The faculty may be as!ed to wor! at school events after the school day. This would be for chaperoning' tic!et ta!ing' selling tic!ets etc. Eou would be assigned from the list of teachers' as needed.

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