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High
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2005-2006
Student-Parent
Handbook
In accordance with the vote of the Kirkwood R-7 Board of Education, and in an attempt to make
sure all KHS parents and students are familiar with KHS disciplinary guidelines, this form is
being distributed for the 2005-2006 school year.
The building Principal is charged with the responsibility of establishing expectations for all
students and enforcing the discipline guidelines. Disciplinary actions may be taken by school
staff members to remediate and/or correct unacceptable student behavior.
We believe that it is important for all of us to work from the same information. Please review
this entire book, discuss it within your family, sign the form located below and return it to the
KHS main office. Thank you.
David Holley
Principal
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Student Name (please print)
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Parent Name (please print)
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DEAR STUDENTS:
Welcome to Kirkwood High School. I hope that you will have a fantastic year. It
is my wish for you that you find your passion while you are here and that you are able to
live that passion. In addition, for the 2000 of us to work together, we need to remember
to be respectful of each person who is in this place, and to be respectful of this
outstanding institution that we love, Kirkwood High School.
This handbook has been created in the hopes of making life easier for you as we
progress through the year. Please become familiar with important procedures and
information that is necessary to understand how KHS works.
I look forward to a great year led by the Class of 2006. May all of your dreams
come true.
District Administration
Superintendent of Schools.............................................................................................................Dr. David Damerall
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction ................................................................ Dr. Deborah Holmes
Assistant Superintendent, Finance and Operations ..............................................................................Dr. Joyce West
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources .................................................................................Dr. Deborah Ayres
Executive Director of Student Services................................................................................. Dr. Shirleas Washington
Executive Director of Special Programs ..................................................................................... Dr. Thurma Deloach
Director, Public Information .......................................................................................................................Nona King
Development of Alumni Relations Office....................................................................................................................
Department Chairpersons
Art .............................................................................................................................................................. Molly Zoth
ATLAS..................................................................................................................................................... Adele Hayes
Business Education ..................................................................................................................................Laurie Russo
English..................................................................................................................................................... Debra Shrout
Family and Consumer Science ......................................................................................................................Julie Rice
Foreign Language................................................................................................................................ Larry Anderson
Guidance .............................................................................................................................................. Peggy Sullivan
Industrial Technology................................................................................................................................. Kevin Pratt
Library..............................................................................................................................Judith Hansen/Laurie Seibel
Mathematics ...............................................................................................................................................Steve Jonak
Media.......................................................................................................................................................Nick Strecker
Music..................................................................................................................................................... Jason Rekittke
Physical Education/Health .................................................................................................................... Jeff Townsend
Science ..................................................................................................................................................... John Mackin
Social Studies .......................................................................................................................................... Robert Teson
Special Education ................................................................................................... Mary Ann Dunenwald/John Kurtz
Technology Educator ............................................................................................................................. Alissa Parrish
Technology Facilitator .............................................................................................................................Pat Byington
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Curriculum Dates: Early dismissal at 11:25 a.m., Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, April 21, May 12.
Map testing will be held three days April 11, 12 and 13. Each of these days will be a 3 period drop day.
Efficacy Award is presented annually to seniors who have been determined through a significant rise in GPA and possibly
a concurrent change in social behavior as being the "Most Improved." A scholarship is given to each winner by the KHS
Mothers' Club and the KHS PTO.
Ernest Jones Humanitarian Award is awarded in memory of Ernest Jones, former Kirkwood teacher and principal. It is
given to six KHS students for promoting the general welfare of all students at KHS.
Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented to seniors named by the KHS coaches. One of these recipients is named "Post
Dispatch Scholar-Athlete." He or she attends a dinner; receives a plaque, and is a candidate for a Post Dispatch Scholarship.
The Larry Wooten Memorial Award is awarded in memory of Larry Wooten, a Kirkwood High School student leader,
who died in his sophomore year. It is given to the sophomore student contributing the most to the leadership of the school
as selected by the Student Council.
Other Awards
A.I.M./Instrumental Music Award sponsored by the Association for Instrumental Music, is awarded to all graduating
seniors at the annual spring concert.
American Abroad Award selects students locally to be considered for a summer or a year abroad. The local chapter of the
American Field Service of the National A.F.S., awards these scholarships. Kirkwood High School encourages all students
to strive to attain excellence and has established an annual Awards Ceremony to honor award-winning students for their
accomplishment.
Scholarships
Many of these scholarship awards are named in honor of deceased KHS parents or students whose families have chosen to
memorialize them in this way so as to pass on the positive benefits of their lives to KHS seniors through college
scholarships.
BASE Scholarship (Black Achievement Scholarship of Excellence) is awarded annually to one or more senior B.AC.C.
members. These students are recognized for their academic achievements as well as their participation in the Black
Achievement and Cultural Club.
Curators Freshman Scholarships are awarded to senior students by Curators of the University of Missouri. One
scholarship per 100 students is awarded. Each scholarship is valued at $600.
K.A.P.S. Scholarships (Kirkwood Area Perpetual Scholarship) are awarded to senior students on the basis of need and
achievement. The number of scholarships awarded depends on the amount of money received through donations, or
through one of K.A.P.S. many fund raisers (house tour, catering Greentree Antique Show, etc.). The K.A.P.S. program was
founded and developed by KHS parent, Mrs. Carol Dark. A volunteer board of the Kirkwood R-7 community continues the
effort and chooses the scholarship winners.
Karla Marie Parker Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the outstanding senior business student who has taken at least 6
business courses while maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher in these courses. Student must be planning to major in Business.
Katie Stream Memorial Scholarship is awarded for study in education by Joan Dowell.
K.M.S.T.A. Scholarships are awarded to senior students by the Kirkwood Missouri State Teachers Association, as funded
by donations from district teachers and P.T.O. Applicants are screened and awarded scholarships based on achievement
and need by a committee of K.M.S.T.A. The number of scholarships awarded depends on the funds contributed.
Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA. As with K.A.P.S. Scholarships, the K.M.S.T.A. committee also accepts memorial
scholarship donations.
David Koeneker Scholarship, founded by friends and family of David Koeneker, class of 2002, is awarded to a senior.
Thomas Keating Memorial Scholarship-Kirkwood School District Foundation was established in 1994 in memory and
honor of Dr. Thomas Keating, Superintendent of the Kirkwood R-7 School District from 1978 until 1993. Seniors are
encouraged to apply. Selection will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of priority:
1. The student's intent to enter a field of education
2. Need for financial assistance to attend college
3. Good academic record
Franklin McCallie Scholarship (presented by the Kirkwood School District Foundation) was established by funds
given by KHS parents, alums, and citizens to honor the former principal who served from 1979 until 2001.
Denver Miller Scholarship is awarded annually to the candidate who has displayed characteristics of good citizenship,
scholastic aptitude, leadership capabilities, and athletic ability. The scholarship is awarded in the memory of the late
Denver Miller, who spent 43 years as a math teacher, basketball coach, and baseball coach at KHS. The first-year
scholarship is worth approximately $1,000.
The Players Scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding drama student, as judged by the Kirkwood Players.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Kirkwood R - VII School District
Dropping a Course: Students may petition to drop a class until 6 school days after the end of the first or third quarters.
Dropping a course before the time limit will result in the student's receiving a grade of WP (withdraw passing) or WF
(withdraw failing) according to their academic standing at that point. Dropping a class after the time limit will result in a
student's receiving an F" grade for the semester.
A student who drops a class will be assigned to a mandatory study block (without IP) for the remainder of the semester.
All students must remain in class until they receive a print-out of the schedule change.
Failure to follow the current schedule until the change is processed will result in truancy.
Early Graduation: Kirkwood High School students may, with the approval of parents, counselor, and the principal,
request exception to the state four-year attendance requirement for graduation. The student must know that his/her credit
requirements for graduation will be completed by the time he/she wishes to leave and has a definite full-time plan involving
college, technical school, on-the-job training, or work on a full-time basis. Students involved in this type of program who
meet their commitment receive diplomas at the June graduation ceremony with their class.
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Grading: System For Honors and Advanced Placement (Grades 11 & 12)
Grade Values
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Graduation Requirements: In order to graduate, students must earn a minimum of twenty-two units of credit. All such
credits applied towards graduation must be earned in grades 9-12. The exception is 8th grade health. The following units of
credit are required (the remaining 8 credits are electives):
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health
4
2
2
3
(if not taken during the 8th grade year)
Physical Education
Practical Arts
Fine Arts
Electives
1
1
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8
For more specifics on requirements, see the 2005-2006 KHS Course Description Book. Note the strong recommendation
from colleges for a foreign language.
Holds: Any senior who owes monies to the Kirkwood R-7 District for lost or damaged books, school uniforms and/or
equipment, classroom equipment, ID fees, or any other expense incurred while a student at KHS, will not be allowed the
privilege of participating in the graduation ceremony at Queeny Park. Tickets for graduation will NOT be given to
students with holds. No student (senior or undergraduate) owing money will be allowed the privilege of attending
the Friendship Dance or Prom, if he/she has outstanding debts at KHS. Students will be notified periodically
throughout the year if they have a "Hold."
The Independent Program: The Independent Program is an alternative to assigned study blocks and is a privilege earned
by sophomore, junior and senior students (10th -12th) quarterly, if they maintain a 3.3 current grade-point average. Students
may have only one IP study block per semester. GPAs will be figured on the 1st and 3rd quarter grades AND the 1st and 2nd
semester grades. Students may use the commons, library, cafeteria hallway and outside areas NOT near academic
instruction areas. (Freshmen are assigned to academic support labs.) IF A STUDENT GOES TO THE PARKING LOT
OR LEAVES THE CAMPUS DURING IP WITHOUT APPROVAL BY GRADE LEVEL OFFICE, HE OR SHE
MAY LOSE IP PRIVILEGES.
Missouri Constitution Test: Every senior must have taken and passed the Missouri Constitution Test before graduating
from KHS. If you have moved to Missouri from another state, you will have to take the test before you can receive a
diploma from KHS. This test is offered frequently throughout the school year. Check with Mrs. Hufford in the Registrar's
Office for the test dates and study materials.
Pass/Fail Grading: Pass/Fail grading can be utilized only in special situations whereby traditional grading is not an
accurate assessment of student performance. Examples are listed following:
Student has extensive absences due to illness or medical condition, yet is able to meet minimum class standards.
Significant modifications are made in a student's academic program as proscribed by an IEP or 504 Plan.
Student transfers from another high school mid-semester, and a course(s) from the sending school is not an exact "fit" in
preparing the student for KHS course(s) that best coincide.
Student who continues to struggle in a course despite tremendous effort. Minimum standards to pass the class must be
met.
Certain classes specifically designated Pass/Fail, such as Excel, Office Assistant, and Cadet Teaching
Pass/Fail grading may NOT be utilized in an attempt to "pad" a student's grade point average, nor can it be utilized for a
student who wants to work less hard in a class he/she views as less important.
PLEASE NOTE: A grade of PASS awards credit, but is not figured into a student's GPA. Most colleges accept Pass/Fail
grading without question, particularly given the criteria utilized by KHS. However, athletes should be aware that NCAA
core GPA guidelines indicate that grades of PASS are calculated as grades of "D".
Repeating or Auditing a Class: Students may retake a course to improve their learning and for a change of grade. The
grade earned when repeating the class (higher or lower) will replace the original grade on the transcript and will be
calculated into the GPA. No additional credit will be earned unless the original grade was failing. Students may not retake a
course that is a prerequisite to a course a student has already passed.
Students may audit a course to improve their learning and understanding with the permission of his/her counselor and the
teacher. The student is expected to do all course work including exams but will not receive a semester grade or credit. The
deadline to request to audit a course or take it for pass/fail is six days into the first and third quarters. Exception to this rule
is a medical reason with verification from a doctor.
STANDARDIZED TESTS:
Standardized testing is an important part of a students' permanent record, and their educational experience. If students have
questions about achievement test scores, their counselor can help with interpretation. Admission testing influences students'
admissibility to colleges/universities. Students should talk with their counselor regarding the standardized college
admission tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT, PLAN).
Advanced Placement (AP) tests are college-level achievement tests given in various academic areas after students have
taken specified AP courses. The tests are administered at the high school. We encourage all students who take AP courses
to register for and take the appropriate AP Exams May 1 -11, 2006.
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a test
administered once a year, primarily for juniors. The PSAT is a shortened version of the SAT. It is taken to find out how
well a student will do on the SAT and to provide them with information on their aptitude for college level work. Students
who do well on this test can qualify for the National Merit Program. It will be administered at KHS on Wednesday,
October 12, 2005. Sophomores may also choose to take this as a practice test. Registration for the test will begin
in September, 2005.
The PLAN Test will be administered to sophomores in the fall.
The ACT (American College Test) is concerned with math, science, english, and social studies and is utilized to help
determine a student's admissibility to college. Consult your counselor as to the fees and registration dates for the test.
Test Dates:
October 22, 2005
December 10, 2005
February 11, 2006
April 8, 2006
June 10, 2006
Registration deadline:
September 16, 2005
November 4, 2005
January 6, 2006
March 3, 2006
May 5, 2006
The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is another college aptitude test which is utilized in helping to determine a student's
admissibility to college. The SAT is divided into three sections: English, Math, and a separate Test of Standard Written
English (TSWE). As with the ACT, the SAT can be taken more than once, with colleges generally accepting the highest
score. Applications and the registration dates are available in the guidance office.
Test Dates:
October 8, 2005
November 5, 2005
December 3, 2005
January 28, 2006
April 1, 2006
May 6, 2006
June 3, 2006
Registration deadline:
September 7, 2005
September 30, 2005
October 28, 2005
December 22, 2005
February 24, 2006
April 3, 2006
April 28, 2006
SAT II (Formerly Achievement Tests) is offered to students as part of the Admissions Testing Program (ATP) of the
College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). These are one hour tests which cover specific academic subjects and are
often required by colleges and universities along with the SAT. Students should inquire about test dates and fees with their
counselor.
College-level Examination Program (CLEP) is designed to determine an individual's achievement in academic subjects.
The test is to be given the third week of each month except December and February. English composition with essay will
be given in Oct. and June. Students register for this test by making arrangements with the test center three weeks prior to
the test. Testing centers are located in Florissant Valley Community College, Forest Park Community College, Maryville
College, St. Louis University, and UMSL. CLEP tests are usually taken during the senior year or the first year of college.
College credit may be earned through this program. Registration materials are given upon request. Candidates and colleges
will receive scores and interpretation booklets within five weeks after test.
MAP Test (Missouri Assessment Program) consists of a series of tests developed and mandated by the Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Each April, students throughout the state are tested in specific subject
areas at designated grade levels. The five test days will be between April 11 and April 17, 2006. Students are tested as
follows:
Grade 10
Mathematics
Grade 11
Communication Arts
Freshman and Sophomore students will not be permitted to park on campus and are strongly encouraged to ride the
school bus (if eligible), be dropped off, or car pool, etc.
Kirkwood reserves the right to close sections of or entire lot(s) for special events. (Examples: Election Days, snow and
ice, etc.) We will, however, try to limit these days.
Parking at KHS is a privilege. This privilege may be revoked at the discretion of an administrator due to violation of
parking regulations and/or inappropriate and unsafe conduct on the parking lots.
Homebound Instruction
Students who are absent from school for extended periods of time or who have intermittent absences due to illness or
disability, may be eligible for homebound instruction. Up to five hours per week of homebound instruction can be provided
to each student. Applications for homebound instruction can be secured from the guidance counselor in your building or in
the Office of Instructional Services. Applications must be approved by the student's physician and the Missouri Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education before homebound teaching can begin.
The Kirkwood High School Library is open from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in
session; exceptions will be posted. The KHS Library is staffed by librarians Judy Hansen and Laurie Seibel and an
assistant, Michelle Albers. Seating for 173 people is provided. A plain paper copier is available for students at a charge of
10 cents per page. The library is divided into four areas for student use: Silent Study, Quiet Study, Classroom Areas and
Computer Area. The collection consists of over 20,000 books, magazines and indexes. Materials may be checked out for
two weeks and renewed if necessary. Newspaper and magazine articles are available online. Computer use is available
with teacher supervision, parent/guardian permission and a signed Technology Usage Agreement form. Students are
encouraged to save word processing and other projects to their home folders so that they may continue working on them on
any computers in the school. Students may access seven databases from home: AccessScience, CQ Researcher,
DISCovering Collection, EBSCOhost, Grolier Online, Issues and Controversies and NewsBank.
For home access, go to the Kirkwood R-7 Libraries page http://library.kirkwood.k12.mo.us and click on Kirkwood High
Library.
AccessScience
Click on Subscriber Log-In.
Username: kirkwood
Password: science
Grolier Online
Username: kirkhigh
Password: kirkhigh
CQ Researcher
Username: kirkwood
Password: 63122
DISCovering Collection
ID: kirk91947
NewsBank
Username: kirkwood
Password: 63122
EBSCOhost
Username: kirkwood
Password: 63122
The Lost and Found is located in the main office. If you have lost an item, check in the main office first. If you are unable
to locate the lost item, proceed to your grade level office to complete a lost/theft report. If you find an item, please turn it
in to the main office IMMEDIATELY. Protect your own property by clearly marking your items with your name. Please
Mark Your Belongings.
KHS Marquee Boards: These signs, located near the entrance of the Dougherty Ferry and Essex parking lots, are intended
to keep the community informed of KHS activities. The signs were paid for with money donated by the PTO, AIM, PBI,
Mothers' Club, the Class of '99, and KHS '97 alumnus, Jason Hoeninger. The following guidelines have been established
concerning use of these signs.
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The School Nurse, Mrs. Linda McKeon R.N., is available in the clinic in the West Hallway. To see the nurse during class,
obtain a hall pass from your teacher. If necessary, the nurse will send you home after a parent or guardian has been notified.
Pioneer Pride (School Store): The Mothers' Club Pioneer Pride school store is located immediately between the cafeteria
and the Family and Consumer Science Department. The Pioneer Pride school store is opened every day during the lunch
periods and during Contact period on Fridays. Alumni merchandise is available in the store.
Student Lockers: Lockers are located throughout most of the academic buildings. Each student is assigned a locker in the
fall. You must provide your own lock to secure your property. Lockers are school property and can be legally searched.
Periodic inspections may be conducted by school personnel. Students will be expected to pay for damage/vandalism to their
locker. Please keep your locker clear of trash and food. Food left in lockers brings rodents and roaches. Please treat them
well; do not scratch them or apply stickers of any kind to the outsides. We do not want anyone damaging or
compromising the lockers in any way.
Student Visitors to the KHS Campus: The KHS administration uses these guidelines in conjunction with visitation
requests. Students who are allowed to visit KHS will be from outside the metropolitan area and will be the guest of the
student and parents making the request. The parent of the KHS student will make the request in a written letter to Dr.
Holley, preferably a week before the requested visit. Dr. Holley's office will verify the request with the parent via
telephone, a day or two before the requested visit. If permission is granted, the visitor will visit KHS only on one school
day. Exceptions to the one-day rule will be foreign students who are attempting to learn about United States' public
education. The only local students who will be granted permission to visit KHS on a school day will be those approved by
their own schools for a certified school visitation (such as class projects) or those who are moving into the Kirkwood R-7
School District and want to see KHS in action before they enter.
Kirkwood High School graduates are always invited back to visit their alma mater. Alums are to sign in at the main office
as they enter KHS and sign out as they prepare to leave.
Voter registration is held for all students who are 18 years old and eligible to vote in all public elections. To vote, students
must register with the St. Louis County Board of Election Commission. This registration, however, may be completed with
the help of Mrs. Lisa Dapron in the Main Office, Mrs. Pam Hufford in Guidance or Mrs. Michelle Albers in the Library.
Students must register at least 28 days before any election to be eligible to vote in that election.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM: A variety of breakfast entres, side choices and milk or juice will be offered daily.
Students may select up to 2 sides and milk choice.
LUNCH PROGRAM: A variety of entre choices, fruit and vegetable choices, and a variety of milk will be offered
daily. Students must select an entre and up to 3 sides dishes, including 1milk.
ALA CARTE PROGRAM: Chartwells now offers the Balanced Choice program with 20% or more of its ala carte
items being a healthier alternative. These items include baked chips, yogurt, fresh salads, reduced fat ice cream, ice pops
with 50% fruit juice, bagels, fresh fruit cups, etc.
Students approved for the free/reduced breakfast and lunch program last year will remain approved at their current status
until October 3, 2005. Parents/Guardian must complete a new application at the beginning of each school year and be
approved to avoid being removed from the program. Please complete the new application and return it to the school as
soon as possible. Families eligible for free meals through Direct Certification do not have to submit an application.
The Food Service Department has Winsnap accounting systems. This program tracks student payment and sales
information for the current year. The Parent/Guardian may contact the school Caf Manager to obtain information
regarding their students account.
All lines are cashless. Prepayments are to be placed in the Office or Caf lock box by 10:00 a.m. Payments
received after 10:00 a.m. will be processed on the next days business.
Checks should be made payable to: KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT with the students I.D. and
amount enclosed in a prepayment envelope.
Prepayment funds recommended weekly or monthly, to avoid negative student balances
LUNCH:
$0.30
x 5 days
$1.50
Weekly-Paid Weekly-Reduced
$2.10
x 5 days
$10.50
$0.40
x 5 days
$2.00
$1.20
x 19 days
$22.80
Monthly-Paid
$2.10
x 19 days
$39.90
$0.30
x 19 days
$5.70
Monthly-Reduced
$0.40
x 19 days
$7.60
Ala Carte items range from $0.50 - $3.65 for Combo Meals. Students enter through the line and choose a nutritional meal
or ala Carte items. The student exits to the cashier and scans their STUDENT I.D. card.
Students are required to scan ONLY their I.D for their security. Students may purchase with cash outside the caf area.
Students with negative account balances will not be allowed to charge any caf items.
Any monies remaining on a students account at the end of the school year will remain in their account until the next year.
Graduating students need to request a refund from the Food Service office at 213-6100x7833.
Empowering Women (Ms. Karen Ambuehl) is an organization established to empower young women in all areas of their
lives. The participants are dedicated to raising awareness in cultivating and nurturing healthy relationships with oneself and
others. This group is open to both males and females.
Equestrian Club (Ms. Jen Fruendt) gathers and rides horseback at local establishments at various times throughout the
year.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) (Mr. Bill Bensinger)
French Club (Ms. Anna Kalfus) helps students celebrate French culture by sharing meals, recognizing traditional French
holidays, viewing films and more. Open to all students.
Gay and Straight Alliance Club (GSA) (Mrs. Adele Hayes and Ms. Peggy FitzGibbon) gives students the opportunity
to meet and discuss issues related to sexual orientation. The club provides educational workshops for both faculty and
students and organizes social activities that will build tolerance and understanding in the community.
German Club (Ms. Paula Stevens) provides an opportunity for students of German to experience and further learn about
German culture through films, festivals and samplings of German cuisine. This club is open to all students of German.
KH Players (Mr. Milton Zoth) is a group of students formed to support dramatic productions at KHS throughout the
school year. Any student with any interest in theater may belong by attending meetings.
Thespians (Mr. Milton Zoth) is a national honor society for those who excel in theater, is for those students who have
earned points by acting in a production, assisting in the direction of a production, or by being a crew member.
Kirkwood Pep Club (Mr. Shawn Owens) is the school's largest organization and promotes the traditions of KHS while
encouraging school spirit. The Pep Club backs all athletics through decorations, pep assemblies, cheering at games, and
hard but fun work. The dedication and spirit of the Pep Club is noticeable during the Turkey Day season when the students
sponsor games and contests, coordinate the hall decorations, provide a breakfast for the sports' teams, and finish with a pep
rally the day before the "big game."
Kirkwood Youth Service Key Club (Mr. Bob Becker and Ms. Maria Stobe) is for all students. The club is committed to
helping others in our community through service learning and community service projects. Meetings are the second
Tuesday of every month.
Latin Club (Steve Meier)
L.E.A.F. (Ms. Linda Dubis) is an environmental awareness club that promotes keeping the campus and community clean.
The club will do projects to promote awareness of the environment and will hold regular meetings throughout the year.
Officers are elected in the fall.
Manga & Anime Appreciation Club (Frank Parini)
Mock Trial Team (Mr. Peter Stragand) is an organization that competes in mock criminal trials. Students have the ability
to act out a witness role and debate as an attorney.
Model United Nations (Mr. Mike Gavin) attempts to increase international understanding and develop the art of peaceful
negotiation among potential national and international leaders. Program participants are assigned a country that they
represent in a General Assembly Session. Participants meet, caucus, and prepare policy papers, debate issues, draft and vote
on resolutions.
National Honor Society (Ms. Tracy Pettitt) allows Seniors and Juniors with a minimum 3.3 GPA to be eligible for
membership. Students are then selected on service, leadership, and character. Chapter activities include school and
community service projects.
Obsessed Completely (Mr. Mike Gavin)
Orchestra (Mr. Patrick Jackson) is a year-long class and performing club as well. Members of the group play several
concerts during the year. Also, the Orchestra takes a trip to a major U.S. city once every two or three years for the purpose
of learning more about music.
Youth in Government (Mr. Steve Platte) is a club where high school students learn how the government works by acting
out the roles of the legislators, lawyers, justices, and lobbyists. Students become more aware of the issues that most
influence high school students. Every spring Y.I.G. members from all over Missouri come together for a conference in
Jefferson City and present bills and cases as real legislators, lawyers, or lobbyist would. The three day weekend provides an
exciting culmination to the Y.I.G. experience.
SPORTS: KHS offers an extensive athletic program. Mr. James Velten, Athletic Administrator, provides leadership for
this program. All participants in sports at KHS must have a current physical examination and be covered by medical
insurance before they are allowed to practice or compete. Students interested in playing sports at KHS should listen to the
announcements, contact the coach of any particular sport, or stop by the athletic office for information. Three sports
schedules are printed for students each year-fall sports, winter sports, and spring sports. They are available in the athletic
office or main office. Please refer all eligibility questions to the Athletic Department at 213-6116.
The Turkey Day football game is a spectacular sporting event which is played at Kirkwood and Webster on alternating
years. This year it will be played at Kirkwood. The Pioneers and the Statesmen battle it out annually on Thanksgiving Day
in competition for the Frisco Bell.
Pioneer Pride Week: The week leading to the Turkey Day game, is full of festivities sponsored by the Pep Club. The week
is highlighted by pep assemblies, plus many other activities. Monday is designated Tacky Day, as students and staff dress in
orange and black, Webster's colors. Monday night each club and class decorates a hallway in the school until 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday is Red and White Day, or Spirit Day, where everyone dresses in red and white. The Pep Club sponsors a pep
assembly that day, and a bonfire that night.
The Pioneer Activity Line is available for your convenience to receive up-to-date information about game times and
locations, practices, and cancellations. The number to call is 213-6117. A list of all MSHSAA recognized sports and
team levels by season are listed following.
Fall
Dance Squad
Cheerleaders
Boys' and Girls' Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Girls' Golf
Boys' Soccer
Softball
Girls' Tennis
Girls' Volleyball
Water Polo
Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Freshman, C Team, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Freshman, Sophomore, Varsity
Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Junior Varsity/B, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Junior Varsity, Varsity
Winter
Boys' Basketball
Girls' Basketball
Boys' Swim and Dive Team
Wrestling
Spring
Baseball
Boys' Golf
Girls' Soccer
Girls' Swim and Dive
Team Boys' Tennis
Boys' and Girls' Track and Field
Boys' Volleyball
Cheerleaders
Wrestling Cheerleaders
Dance Squad
d.
e.
f.
Dances are a school function, ALL school rules apply. Chaperones will report any violations to a staff member.
Chaperones have the right to ask any student his/her name and have the right to ask unruly and disruptive students
to leave without reimbursement.
Only one guest (non-Kirkwood student) permitted per KHS student and the guest must be accompanied by a
Kirkwood student. Guests must have a Visitor Permission Form completed by the principal of their high school
or their employer. If the guest is attending college the parents of the Kirkwood student may complete the visitor
permission form for the guest.
Students who are suspended at the time of the dance may not attend.
Students requiring transportation home must make advance arrangements for prompt departure at the end of the
function. Failure to do so may jeopardize future attendance for school-sponsored dances.
Attire for dances should be appropriate and in good taste for a school function.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All outstanding debt to KHS and all detentions must be cleared prior to purchasing tickets
for the Friendship Dance or Prom.
ATLAS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Peer Helpers is a training and service program to assist teens help their peers through listening and communication skills,
conflict resolution and identification of problems requiring professional assistance. Trained peer helpers work with
individual students and assist counselors and teachers with special programs throughout the school district. To arrange a
meeting with a peer helper, contact Tom Gaither-Ganim or Kim Sweesy.
The Special Services Team strives to identify and obtain support for students experiencing academic difficulty due to
learning disabilities or other handicapping conditions, and offers help and support to students and families who might be
experiencing difficulty related to problems of depression, drug/alcohol use, eating disorders, physical, emotional or sexual
abuse. Counselors, teachers, administrators, the school nurse, and parents refer students to the team. Academic/personal
counselors gather and present relevant information and follow up on team recommendations. For more information, contact
Deborah Graves or Kim Sweesy.
Support groups are offered for:
Students striving to be drug/alcohol free (Crossroads) Teen parents (through Parents as Teachers)
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is the communication link between the high school and the parents. A newsletter,
"Pioneer Parent," is published bi-monthly. A comprehensive calendar is given with each $15.00 membership. The KHS
PTO holds no fundraisers. Membership dues are used to host grade-level coffees, open house, conferences, a college
information night, middle school information nights, academic awards assemblies, and teacher appreciation activities. PTO
supports scholarship funds for KHS students. Monthly board meetings in the lecture hall are open to all parents to express
views or concerns and to hear the principal report on what is happening in school, positive and negative. Contact CoPresidents Karen and Webb Kane (822-9107) and Maureen Jennings (965-6553).
Parent Network is an organization sponsored by PTO that creates an awareness of the social pressures that our teenagers
face and strives to prevent potential problems through open communication with and support for our teens and each other.
Parents join by signing the Network Pledge with their students. Parent Network also presents programs for PTO meetings
and school assemblies. Contact Melissa Dillon (909-7019), Carol Frohlichstein (822-8887), or Cindy Berner (822-3865).
Pioneer Boosters, Inc. (PBI) is a group of parents, alumni, faculty, and friends formed to help the Kirkwood High School
athletic program. PBI believes athletics are a vital part of the high school experience, and is proud to supplement the school
district in maintaining a quality athletic program at KHS. Kirkwood athletes do not have to pay a fee to participate. PBI
obtains funds from concessions, membership fees, and advertising revenue generated by the Pioneer Pride sports program.
Pocket schedules of upcoming athletic events are printed three times a year as a service and made available in the athletic
office and the main office. If you are interested or have questions, you may contact the President of Pioneer Boosters,
Kim Nyman (821-8415).
The Production Company is the parents' and friends' organization for KH Players that meets monthly with Milt Zoth,
drama teacher and director of the theatrical productions at KHS. The Production Company provides support for the
productions in many ways: publicity and advertising, ticket sales, box office operations and concessions, as well as,
financial support. Revenue for this organization comes from program backers.
For information contact: Lauri Heitz (822-9731).
Association for Instrumental Music Parents (A.I.M.) The mission of this organization is to assist and support the
Kirkwood R - 7 School District in its efforts to develop instrumental music talent and excellence in performance. A.I.M.
focuses community attention on instrumental performances and student accomplishments. A.I.M. support includes: hosting
receptions for concerts, providing scholarships for summer music camps and All-State Orchestra/Band, funding for
accompanists' fees for music competitions, recognition awards, an appreciation meal for R-7 music staff, supplementing
instruments and equipment, sponsoring the A.I.M. Community Band and publishing a quarterly newsletter. Membership
includes all parents of students in the district music program and patrons and businesses who join the membership fund
drive. Additional funds come from hosting a booth at the GreenTree Festival. For further information, contact President
Tom Bubb (965-5029).
Mothers' Club: This organization's purpose is to provide a forum of communication for common concerns of parents and
to provide services that are not the function of the administration. Some of the services provided are as follows: assisting
with Beautification Days; selling pizzas to students participating in hall decorations before Turkey Day; providing
refreshments at KHS sponsored dances; sponsoring the "Inside KHS Tours;" providing workers at Trivia Night at KHS; and
providing the (drug and alcohol free) Senior Graduation and After-Prom parties.
The Mothers' Club opened The Pioneer Pride School Store in 1998. The mission of the KHS Mothers' Club school store is
to provide a clearinghouse for fund-raising items sold by student organizations. In addition, the Mothers' Club will sell
other merchandise and profits will be used for student scholarships and capital improvements to the high school. The store
is not for profit and exists as a service to the students of Kirkwood High School. For further information call Becky Wood
(821-5292) or Deb Majers (966-4928), Mothers' Club Co-Presidents, or leave a message at the store (213-6100 ext. 1616).
Because of its excellent reputation and innovative programs, the Kirkwood School District is often the
focus of media attention. Throughout the school year, reporters for television, radio, newspapers, or
other media outlets may visit schools to cover stories as part of the local news or as features that
highlight students, school activities and special events. In addition, the district's Office of Public
Information also produces several publications which feature photographs and interviews with students
and staff.
DETENTION
The only activity permitted during detention is silent study. Students will receive greater consequences for talking,
playing, or sleeping.
Morning detention will be held from 7:10 - 7:40 a.m. Two morning detentions may be served for one single hour
detention.
Afternoon detention will be held from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Extended Detention will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 5:30 p.m. The only activity permitted at
detention is silent study. Failure to attend detention may result in a Loss of Privileges and/or In-School Suspension. Work
schedules and athletic practices and competitions will not excuse students from detention.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Listed below are behavior rule definitions and expectations that apply to all Kirkwood High School students in attendance
at instructional and support programs as well as school-sponsored activities and events either on or off campus. Our
behavior guidelines are categorized in regards to respect. All of these expectations and guidelines reinforce the seven
principles at the foundation of the code of conduct. To have a great school, all students must recognize the role they play in
creating an academic atmosphere as well as a safe and satisfying culture throughout Kirkwood High School. Understanding
and meeting these expectations is one giant step to creating this culture of excellence.
I.
Refrain from leaving campus at any time during the school day unless authorized. You may not
leave campus during the day without prior parental and administrative permission. After appropriate
permission is obtained, you must sign out at your grade level office. Students are not permitted to be on
the parking lot during school hours without administrative approval. Seniors at KHS are the only students
who have the privilege of leaving campus during their lunch period. You are to present your ID to the
walking counselor or administrator assigned to the lot before you may leave campus. (During inclement
weather, the KHS administration may cancel that privilege without notice).
G. Be honest. Honesty and integrity are of the utmost importance in our school community. You will be
expected to deal honestly with all staff in your relationships and in your work ethic and discipline.
II.
Cheating and Plagiarism consists of: Copying homework from another student; using someone
else's (classmate or published author) words without using quotation marks; using someone
else's (classmate or published author) ideas without giving that person credit
2. ID Badges: Students will be given one ID badge to start the school year and it must be worn at all
times. ID badges must be worn chest-high with students photo being visible and on a school
approved breakaway cord for safety. Identification badges may not be damaged, marked on, or
changed in any manner, on either side of the ID. Only the current year ID may be worn. Students will
receive one replacement ID free of charge if theirs is lost or damaged. If a student forgets their ID,
they may wear a temporary ID for one day only, after which they must either get their one free
replacement ID or purchase one for $5.00. Students who refuse to wear an ID will be in violation
of the expectation which states that students will follow the directive of any KHS staff
member.
B. Follow the directive of any KHS or Kirkwood R-7 District staff member.
C. Respect adults in both manner and language. Any language directed toward a KHS staff member in a
loud manner or which is insulting or derogatory, or threatening in nature is prohibited. Any words
considered to be of a cursing, swearing, or vulgar in nature directed toward a staff member are prohibited.
III.
Respect the possessions of others and never take or use them without the owner's permission.
C. Take proper care of textbooks, equipment and lockers. Students shall not cause destruction,
defacement or damage to property. Students will be required to pay for damages and/or may be subject to
legal prosecution.
D. Refrain from using any tobacco product in the building or on school grounds at any time. This
policy includes all school sponsored activities. KHS is a "smoke-free" campus for students and adults.
KHS will cooperate fully with Kirkwood Police regarding the enforcement of Missouri state law which
prohibits possession of smoking paraphernalia by minors, and smoking by students is subject to a
minimum fine of $150.00.
IV.
7.
Muscle shirts and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Shoulders must be covered. No open back
shirts.
8. Clothing must cover the upper (cleavage) and the low (midriff) torso.
9. No hats, headgear, hoods, sweatbands on campus during school hours. Exceptions will be
announced by the administration, due to inclement weather.
10. Students may not wear or carry bandanas.
11. Gang-related clothing is not acceptable.
12.
Students could be sent home for not complying with the KHS dress code.
B. Operate their vehicles in a safe manner on the campus. Any type of driving which endangers the
safety of the driver or others is considered to be reckless driving.
C. Leave campus promptly at 2:50 unless in a supervised activity.
D. Maintain high personal standards of behavior while on campus. Inappropriate displays of affection
are not acceptable. No student will possess, use, or be under the influence of illegal drugs, alcoholic
beverages, intoxicants, or controlled substances.
E. Be truthful when interacting with all faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Students shall not
lie in an official matter, or falsify school related materials by altering information such as dates, times,
names forgery or impersonating others in phone calls.
F.
V.
Exhibit good character. Follow guidelines that prohibit sale, transfer or distribution of illegal drugs,
alcoholic beverages, intoxicants or controlled substances. See KHS Chemical Abuse Guidelines in this
book. See Board Policy JFCH-R.
G. Use of appropriate language at school. Obscenity, obscene gestures, swearing, cursing, whether verbal
or written, is considered inappropriate language.
H. Refrain from Hazing and Bullying. Hazing is defined as any action which intentionally creates mental
or physical abuse, discomfort, embarrassment, ridicule, or harassment and is prohibited at Kirkwood High
School. Hazing and Bullying School Board Policy, May 2004, JFCGF.
Failure to bring necessary materials to class (books. paper. pencils, calculator. etc.)
Failure to do class work, assignments, project, etc.
Copying homework.
Failure to pay attention or participate appropriately.
Consequences:
First - Third offenses:
1. Private conference with student
2. Phone call or conference with parent
3. Home assignments monitored by parents (accountability sheets)
4. Assignment of a written plan of action (academic contract)
5. Before or after school detention with teacher
6. No credit for work completed (consequence for copying homework only)
7. Additional Offenses: A discipline referral is completed and forwarded to the grade level office
Consequences:
First -Third offenses:
1. Private conference with student
2. Phone call or conference with parents
3. Accountability sheets
4. Loss of privileges for a specific period of time
5. Assignment of a written plan of action (Behavioral contract)
6. Confiscation of inappropriate item
Additional Offenses: A discipline referral is completed and forwarded to the grade level office
Two to four hours of detention and/or LOP and/or Extended Detention (no credit
for assignment if cheating.
Second offense:
One to three days of ISS
Third offense:
Three to five days of ISS
Fourth offense:
Minimum three days of OSS
Additional offenses: Five, then seven, then ten days of OSS; Any ten day suspension will be referred to
the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.
ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
Employers, colleges and universities emphasize the importance of punctuality and attendance. Poor attendance is a primary
cause of failure in higher education and career. Like other values, regular attendance is directly related to the critical
character traits of responsibility and accountability that promote success in high school. Important work occurs in classes
each day and the opportunity for teachers and students to interact is the basis for high academic achievement. The quality of
these experiences cannot be duplicated Absences, whether excused or unexcused, affect academic performance and grades.
Excused Absences
Illness of the pupil, serious family illness (not including baby-sitting younger siblings), death in the immediate family,
medical or dental appointments that cannot be made during non-school hours, religious observances, and/or any absence,
which has prior approval of the principal's office are excused absences. Students who will be absent for reasons other than
those listed above must seek approval by calling at least 48 hours in advance. When it is necessary for a student to be
absent from any class, a parent or guardian is expected to call the appropriate grade level office and follow the directions
to report absence for each grade by noon on the day of the absence. If contact has not been made on the day of the absence,
the absence is unexcused.
Students who become ill during the school day are not to miss class without permission from the school nurse or
administrator. Students must sign out with both the nurse and appropriate grade level office. IMPORTANT NOTE: A
student reporting to school after 7:50 a.m. must sign in at the appropriate Grade Level Office. When a student is
excused from school during the day, he/she is expected to sign out in the grade level office.
Tardies
Any student who is not in class when the bell rings, is considered tardy. Tardiness to class will be handled by the individual
teacher. After the first tardy, teachers may assign detentions with the teacher up to the 3rd tardy. Students who have more
than 3 tardies will be referred to the grade level principal. For excessive tardiness, teachers and/or administrators will
contact parents or guardians to set up a conference to discuss strategies for improving attendance. NOTE: Students who are
late 5 minutes or less to any class, should report directly to class. If a student is more than 5 minutes late they must be given
a pass from the appropriate grade level office.
1.
2.
Consequences/Interventions
First to Third Offense(s)
a. Conference with student and/or parent; call home to parent or guardian.
b. Other consequences as outlined in teacher's classroom policies and procedures handout
2.
3.
Leaving Campus Without Permission or being in an unauthorized area (lunch, illness, I.P., etc)
Consequences:
a. First offense
one hour of detention and/or one week LOP
b. Second offense
two hours of detention and/or LOP for two weeks
c. Third offense
extended detention or four hours of detention and/or four weeks of LOP
d. Fourth and Fifth offenses LOP one quarter
e. Sixth offense
ISS up to three days and/or LOP one quarter
f. Additional offenses
up to three days OSS, then five, then seven, then ten days of OSS and LOP
for a minimum of one quarter. Any ten day suspension may be referred to
the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.
4.
Truancy From School (three periods or more missed in one school day unexcused)
Consequences:
a. First offense
extended detention or four hours of detention
b. Second offense
one day of ISS
c. Third offense
up to three days of ISS
d. Fourth offenses
up to five days of ISS
e. Additional offenses
up to three days OSS, then five, then seven, then ten
days of OSS. Any ten day suspension may be referred to
the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.
FILE: JFCH-R
Last Revised: 07/17/2000
4.
5.
A conference between the principal, the student and his/her parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s).
Completion of a drug/alcohol evaluation by The Adolescent Assessment Agency, which has been
approved by the Board.
Full and good faith participation in the development of a mutual contract and prescriptive plan that is
based upon the evaluation recommendation, and a combined effort to eliminate drug and/or alcohol use.
The plan may include:
a. Drug or alcohol education and/or treatment (including regular drug and alcohol testing), as
recommended by the dependency evaluation.
b. Individual and/or family counseling.
c. Participation by student's parents in parental education program.
d. Compliance with certain agreed upon assertive parental measures including curfews, restrictions
on social life, blocks or nightly student time.
e. Other measures as agreed upon by the family and administration including additional days of NC
Acceptance of responsibility by the student which is reflected in the student's attitude.
Full compliance with requirements of Municipal Court, Family Court, or sentencing and probation
requirements.
Behavior
Consequences
LEVEL I
Misbehavior that causes distractions and annoyances and may impede orderly operation of the school bus.
Infractions may include:
Consequences may include:
1. Failure to remain seated
First Offense: Parent contacted, warning, after school
2. Abuse of a bus pass
detention.
3. Bothering others
4. Loud or undue noise
Second Offense: Parent contacted, one to three day
suspension from bus, plus after school detention.
5. Eating or drinking on the bus
6. Spitting on the bus
Third Offense: Parent contacted, three to five day
7. Other
suspension from bus.
LEVEL II
Misbehavior of sufficient frequency or seriousness to disrupt the normal operations of the school bus.
Infractions may include:
Consequences may include:
1. Refusing to obey drivers
First Offense: Parent contacted, one to three day suspension
from bus.
2. Use of profanity and/or obscene gestures
3. Throwing objects on bus
4. Sticking head or hands out of windows
Second Offense: Parent contact, three to five-day suspension
from bus.
5. Spitting out the window
6. Vandalism less than fifty dollars
7. Lighting matches, cigarette lighters, etc
Third Offense: Parent contact, five to ten day suspension
8. Other
from bus and/or out-of-school suspension.
LEVEL III
Misbehavior that poses a direct threat to safety and welfare to others
Infractions:
Consequences
1. Fighting
First Offense: Parent contacted, three to five day suspension
from bus, and/or out-of-school suspension, possible police
2. Smoking on bus
3. Throwing objects out of bus
contact.
4. Vandalism more than fifty dollars
Second Offense: Parent contacted, five to ten day suspension
5. Abusive language
6. Other
from bus, and/or out-of-school suspension, possible
threatening the bus driver, police report.
Third Offense: Parent contacted, ten to thirty day suspension
from bus, and/or out-of-school suspension, police report.
LEVEL IV
Misbehavior that is a direct threat to the safety and welfare of self and others and is a criminal offense
under local, state and/or federal law.
Infractions:
Consequences:
1. Possession/use of alcohol or drugs
First Offense: Parent contacted, 10 day out -of-school
suspension, referral to superintendent for 180 days out-of
2. Possession of a weapon
3. Physical assault causing injury
school suspension or expulsion from school, police report.
4. Igniting a fire
5. Other
Repeated Offense: Parent contacted, 10 days out-of-school
suspension, referral to superintendent for 180 days out-of
school suspension or expulsion from school, police report.
It is recognized that modified approaches may be necessary due to legal restrictions, age, understanding and maturity level
of students. For chronic or severe infractions, the principal may by-pass initial steps and impose stronger consequences.
Short-term suspension from the school bus may range from 1 to 20 days. Long-term suspension from the school bus may
range from 20 to 180 days.
The number of days of out-of-school suspension will be determined by the building principal or assistant principal based on
any prior infractions that may have occurred on the school campus.
FILE: JGE
CRITICAL
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
A student with a disability is a student identified as a "child with a disability under the eligibility
criteria of state regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
as amended, or as a person with a qualifying disability for the purpose of Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The district holds the welfare and safety of all persons in the district in highest regard.
Students with disabilities who violate the school district's discipline code will be disciplined in
accordance with the district's normal discipline code, subject to the modifications of the normal
discipline implementation process mandated by law.
Due Process
Due process procedures, applicable to suspension, removal or expulsion of students from
public schools under state law, shall be afforded in accordance with policy JGD, Student
Suspension and Expulsion. Regular pre-discipline "due process" should not be confused with
the "due process hearing" appeal process under the IDEA. When an incident of behavior is
found to be unrelated to a disability by an IEP or Section 504 team, that question will be taken
as settled for the purpose of the normal disciplinary hearing process.
Discipline of a "Child with a Disability" Receiving Special Educational Services
The term "child with a disability" means a student eligible for special education and related
services under Part B of the IDEA as implemented under state law. Special extra procedures
are required by law in order to implement the district's disciplinary policies as fully as possible
for a "child with a disability," and these are summarized below. Note that these summaries are
for informational purposes only. The district's official policy on IDEA discipline procedures is to
use whatever lawful special methods best serve the ultimate purpose of implementing the
general discipline code as fully and equally as possible. Consult the IDEA, IDEA regulations,
and State and Local Plans for IDEA for details of the following procedures:
1.
2.
3.
Such removals may be applied in the same manner such removals are applied to
all students under the discipline policy. When such absences aggregate to 11 or
more days, the child with a disability is provided some educational services
even if regular education students would not be provided educational services
during such a removal. If such a short-term removal or suspension would cause
a "change of placement" to occur under the factors outlined by law, the removal
should be handled as a "long-term suspension."
If a child's IEP team determines that conduct in violation of the regular discipline
code is unrelated to the disability, the district may implement suspensions in
excess of ten (10) consecutive school days, a suspension of shorter length
where a pattern of suspension constituting a "change in placement" is thereby
created, and even an expulsion. The law calls for the continuation of some
services during the long-term suspension or expulsion. If doing so would not
itself create a "change of placement," a short-term suspension may be
implemented to give the IEP team time to complete its duties.
4.
Court Injunction
The district may seek a court injunction ordering removal or a changed placement
of a dangerous or violent student.
Cross Refs:
Legal Refs:
FILE: JFCC
CRITICAL
STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
Students, parents/guardians, bus drivers and school officials must work together to
provide for the safe transportation of students. The school buses, bus stops, and all other
forms of transportation provided by the district or provided incidental to a school activity
are considered school property. Students are subject to district authority and discipline
while waiting for, entering and riding district transportation. The superintendent or
designee will create and enforce administrative procedures detailing the conduct expected
of students and will make that information available to students and parents.
Riding a school bus is a privilege that the school can revoke for failure to observe the
procedures as outlined. If a student fails to observe the procedures established by the
Board of Education for safe conduct of all passengers on the bus, the school will take
disciplinary actions. Students with disabilities will be disciplined in accordance with their
Individualized Education Program (IEP) or applicable law. The bus driver or other
authorized personnel shall report all misbehavior or dangerous situations to the principal
as soon as possible. The nature and severity of punishment and the availability of less
severe but equally effective means of discipline will be considered when determining the
action to be taken. A student who repeatedly fails to follow bus rules will face
progressively more severe consequences with the maximum consequence being
exclusion from riding the school bus and suspension/expulsion from school.
*******
Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms
for related information in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Cross Refs:
Legal Refs:
FILE: JFCH
CRITICAL
The Kirkwood School District R-VII is concerned with the health, welfare and safety of the students.
Therefore, use, sale, transfer, distribution, possession or being under the influence of unauthorized
prescription drugs, alcohol, narcotic substances, unauthorized inhalants, controlled substances,
illegal drugs, counterfeit substances and imitation controlled substances is prohibited on any school
property, in any school-owned vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to transport
students to and from school or school activities. This prohibition also applies to any schoolsponsored or school-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where
students are under the jurisdiction of the school district. The use, sale, transfer or possession of
drug-related paraphernalia is also prohibited.
For the purpose of this policy a controlled substance shall include any controlled substance,
counterfeit substance or imitation controlled substance as defined in the Narcotic Drug Act, Section
195.010, RSMo., and in schedules I, II, III, IV and V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances
Act, 21 U.S.C. 812(c).
Students may only be in possession of prescription or nonprescription medication as detailed in
Board policy JHCD.
The school administration or teachers shall have the right to conduct searches, which are
reasonable in scope, of persons reasonably suspected to be in violation of this policy. Such
searches shall be conducted in accordance with Board policy JFG.
Any student who, after given an opportunity to present his or her version of the incident, is found by
the administration and/or staff to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up
to and including suspension, expulsion or other discipline as provided in the district's discipline
policy, and referral for prosecution. Strict compliance is mandatory. The principal shall immediately
report all incidents involving a controlled substance to the appropriate local law enforcement agency
and the superintendent. All controlled substances shall be turned over to the local law enforcement
agency.
Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be disciplined in accordance with policy JGE.
*******
Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related
information in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Cross Refs:
Legal Refs:
FILE: JFCJ
CRITICAL
WEAPONS IN SCHOOL
The Board recognizes the importance of preserving a safe educational environment for students, employees and
patrons of the district. In order to maintain the safety of the educational community, the district will strictly enforce the
necessary disciplinary consequences resulting from the use or possession of weapons on school property. No
student may possess a weapon on school property at any time, except as specifically authorized during a schoolsponsored or school-sanctioned activity (i.e., theater production, historical display). School-sanctioned use requires
that firearms be non-functional and other weapons be modified to reduce the risk of injury.
School property is defined as: Property utilized, supervised, rented, leased, or controlled by the school district
including but not limited to school playgrounds, parking lots and school buses, and any property on which any
school activity takes place.
A weapon is defined to mean one or more of the following:
1.
2.
A blackjack, concealable firearm, firearm, firearm silencer, explosive weapon, gas gun, knife (blade of 4
inches or more), knuckles, machine gun, projectile weapon, rifle, shotgun, spring gun, switchblade knife, as
these terms are defined in 571.010, RSMo.
3.
4.
All knives and any other instrument or device used or designed to be used to threaten or assault, whether for
attack or defense.
5.
Pursuant to the Missouri Safe Schools Act and the federal Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994, any student who brings
or possesses a weapon as defined in#1 or #2 above on school property or at any school activity will be suspended
from school for at least one (1) calendar year or expelled and will be referred to the appropriate legal authorities.
The suspension or expulsion may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation by the
superintendent to the Board of Education.
Students who bring or possess weapons as defined in #3, #4 and #5 and not otherwise included in #1 and #2, will
also be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school and may be referred to the appropriate legal
authorities.
Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be disciplined in accordance with policy JGE.
This policy will be submitted annually to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education along with
a report indicating any suspensions or expulsions resulting from the possession or use of a firearm as defined in
18 U.S.C. 921. The report will include the name of the school in which the incidents occurred, the number of
students suspended or expelled and the types of weapons involved.
*******
Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information
in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Last Revised: 07/23/2001
Cross Refs: ECA, Building and Grounds Security
JG, Student Discipline
JGD, Student Suspension and Expulsion
JGE, Discipline of Students with Disabilities
Legal Refs:
FILE: JFCF
BASIC
04/19/2004
AC, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment
GCPD, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members
GDPD, Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff Members
IGD, District-Sponsored Extracurricular Activities
IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics
BOARD OF
,.
EDUCATION
2005-2006
As elected representatives of the citizens of the Kirkwood School District R-7, the Board of Education serves as the governing body for the community's
public school system. The seven-member school board approves district policies, selects the superintendent of schools, adopts the annual budget, and
determines the tax rate. School board elections are conducted annually in April. In accordance with state law and district policy, a school board election is
not held if the number of candidates who file is equal to the number of positions to be filled by the election. Board members serve three-year, overlapping terms and receive no salary. Although individual members may hold different viewpoints, the Kirkwood Board of Education is united in its
commitment to serving children.
Member
Mr. John Glunt, President
email: jglunt5@aol.com
Mr. Matt Cottler, Vice President
email: mrckirkwood@aol.com
Term(April)
Home Address
Home Phone
2003-2006
966-6629
2005-2006
821-9097
2004-2007
965-7451
2004-2007
984-0582
2003-2006
965-1853
2005-2008
966-8299
2005-2008
831-5277
MEETINGS
Kirkwood School District residents are welcome to attend regular Board of Education meetings which are open to the public and held in
the district's Administrative Services Center (ASC), 11289 Manchester Rd. Regular meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are generally
scheduled on the first and third Mondays of each month during the school year and once a month during the summer. The Board of
Education may also conduct executive session meetings which are closed to the public in compliance with Missouri "Sunshine Laws."
Closed meetings are usually restricted to student, personnel, property, or legal matters. Occasionally special meetings or board workshops
are held in public view at times other than the regularly scheduled meetings.
AGENDA
Agendas for the regular meetings are prepared by the superintendent of schools in consultation with the president of the school board.
Copies for the public are available in the Office of Public Information at the the districts central office (ASC) and at the meetings.
Agendas are also available on the districts website (www.kirkwood.k12.mo.us). After board approval, copies of theminutes of each
board meeting are available in the Office of the Superintendent and, the Kirkwood Public Library and on the districts website.
ADDRESSING THE BOARD
Time is allowed at the start of each regular meeting for the public to address the board on specific agenda items or to comment on nonagenda items. Because board meetings are formal meetings held in public view, rules of order are followed and time restrictions are
placed on discussions. The president of the board is responsible for managing the time allowed for public discussion, the appropriateness
of the subject, and the amount of time allowed individual speakers. Residents who wish to make public comment are asked to complete a
Request to Address the Board" card available at the meeting and to present it to the clerk before the start of the meeting. Speakers are
also asked to provide copies of their written remarks for distribution to board members and the administration. In general, the Board of
Education does not act immediately upon requests put before it from the floor. Often such matters are referred to the superintendent for
study and appropriate follow-up.
CONTACTING BOARD MEMBERS
To express their views in less formal settings. Kirkwood School District residents are welcome to contact board members by mail in care
of the district offices, 11289 Manchester Rd.. Kirkwood 63122-1197. Board members are also agreeable to accepting correspondence at
their homes either by regular mail or e-mail.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
in the
KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Kirkwood School District is committed to working with parents to meet the educational needs of all of our students. A
variety of special services are available in our schools to assist students whose educational needs require supports beyond
what is typically provided within the general classroom. These services include: supplementary reading interventions for
students experiencing difficulties with reading and writing skills; special education services or Section 504
accommodations for students with disabilities; gifted education/supports for students identified as having highly advanced
learning capabilities through our REACH program (grades K-8); language assistance/interventions for students who have
limited English language skills; one-on-one mentoring for students who benefit from working with a caring adult role
model at school. In addition, our Collaborative School offers an alternative educational environment for students in grades
6-12 who have not been successful in our general education programs.
Should your child require special assistance, his or her classroom teacher is the first person you should contact for guidance
on how we can best work together to support your childs educational needs. Other key building staff include your childs
counselor, school nurse, principal and assistant principal. If your child is already participating in a special program, or if
you believe your child may be in need of special services, you may wish to contact the special programs teacher in your
childs school for assistance. Other district staff who are available to assist you when your child has special needs include
the following:
Special Program/Service
District Contact
Phone
Special Education
Section 504 Accommodations
Gifted Education - REACH
Reading and Literary Programs
Alternative Education/
Collaborative School
Special Education
Melissa Sandbothe
314-213-6136 x 3601
Kirkwood School District: Coordinator Early Childhood Special Education
sandbom@gw.kirkwood.K12.mo.us
Carolyn Marren
314-213-6100 x 1422
Special Education Building Coordinator for Kirkwood High School,
North Middle, Nipher Middle Schools
Angie OBrien
314-213-6100 x 6302
Special Education Building Coordinator for Keysor, North Glendale,
Robinson, Tillman and Westchester Elementary Schools
Mary Ann Tietjens
314-989-8477
Special School District: Executive Director South Region
Jeff Wood
Special School District: Transportation Director
314-989-7118
Heidi Ford
Elementary Communication Arts Facilitator
K-12 Reading Interventions
fordhei@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us
314-213-6100 x 3924
Sherri Kulpa
Secondary Communication Arts Facilitator
kulpash@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us
314-213-6100 x 3927
314-213-6100 x 1125
Community Mentors/
Service Learning
314-213-6100 x 5114
The Kirkwood Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) was developed to provide professional and
supportive connections among parents and school staff who share an interest in promoting the education of
children with disabilities.
Kirkwoods District-Level PAC meets several times each year to share information and seek input from parents
on district planning for special education and related supports for students. These meetings are open to everyone
and are announced in the Parent Handbook and Buzz book each year. If you would like to be on the mailing list
for meeting reminders, contact Stella Luedde, Executive Secretary for Special Programs at 314-213-6106 with
your home or e-mail address.
The following Parent Advisory Council calendar has been established for the 2005/2006 school year:
Date
Time
Location
Topic
Supporting siblings of
children with disabilities
In cases of inclement weather, meetings will be canceled. Please call Stella Luedde at 314-213-6106
if you are uncertain.
School-Based Parent Supports
In addition to district-level PAC workshops and discussions, school-based supports are offered through the
volunteer efforts of parents of children with disabilities. Each school has a team of parent volunteers who
provide a variety of activities designed to assist and support families in parenting children with special needs.
These supports and activities typically include:
parent coffees with school and special education staff several times each year
school-based disability awareness events for students planned in collaboration with school staff
Parent to Parent Support Connections (upon individual parental request)
School PAC participation in the School PTO and other school-based parent involvement activities
School-Level Parent Advisory Contacts for 2005/06:
Keysor
Jama Anthony-Petter
314-822-7562
Steve Fuller
314-965-2733
Tillman
Sharon Meyers
314-909-1545
Theresa Waigand
314-909-0851
North Glendale
Carol Doelling
314-935-4245
Tami Watson
314-965-3397
Westchester
Jane Concagh
314-835-1983
Robinson
Lisa Beck
314-821-2741
PUBLIC NOTICE
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities
who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including
children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and
children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are
advancing from grade to grade. The Kirkwood School District, in partnership with the Special School
District of St. Louis County, assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to
all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities
include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental
retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning
disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and
young child with a developmental delay.
The Kirkwood School District through its Early Childhood Special Education Program, assures that it
will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of
early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps Program.
The Kirkwood School District in partnership with the Special School District of St. Louis County,
assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the
purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities
may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request
amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate,
misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file
complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education concerning alleged
failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA).
The Kirkwood School District (ages 3-5) and the Special School District of St. Louis County (ages 521) has developed a Local Compliance Plan for implementation of State Regulations for the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This Plan contains the agencys policies and
procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally
identifiable information and the agencys assurances that services are provided in compliance with
General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This Plan is available for public review during regular
school hours on days school is in session in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
Local school districts in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children
with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth to age twenty-one (21) that reside in the district.
This census must be compiled by December 1 of each year. This information is treated as confidential
and must include: name of the child; parent/legal guardians name/address; birth date and age of the
child; the childs disability; and the services provided to the child. If you have a child with a disability
or know of a child with a disability that is not attending the public school, please contact Dr. Thurma
DeLoach or the Special School District of St. Louis County.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.
Revised: May, 2003
Third Graders
The reading level of students must be determined before the end of their
third grade year.
Fourth Graders
Students reading more than one year below grade level at the end of grade
four will be required to attend summer school. If, by the end of summer school, they
are still reading more than a year below grade level, they must be retained in the fourth
grade and continue to receive additional reading instruction.
Fifth and sixth grade students reading more than one year below grade
level must:
1)
Be tested annually
2)
Have a reading intervention plan, and
3)
May be required to attend summer school
If, by the end of sixth grade, a student is still reading more than one year
below grade level, the law requires that this information be recorded in the students
permanent record file for as long as the student reads below grade level.
The Kirkwood R-7 School District is committed to strong reading achievement on the part of all
students. We are proud that most of our students score well on the reading portion of the Missouri
Assessment Program (MAP test) as compared to other students in the state. It is also true that some
students have not yet achieved the expected levels of reading achievement we seek for all. Therefore,
we are committed to offering reading intervention services for all students, including those who are
exempt from Senate Bill 319 requirements.
In response to Senate Bill 319, the staff of Kirkwood R-7 School District will:
Determine the reading levels of all students during the first quarter of each school year using a
variety of reading assessments.
Notify parents by the end of the first quarter if their child is identified as a below grade level
reader.
Develop an appropriate reading intervention plan for every below grade level reader and
provide research-based and meaningful reading instruction.
Monitor the reading progress of all students and keep parents informed about their childs
development of reading skills.
If your childs instructional reading level is assessed to be more than one year below grade level, the
literacy specialist or special education teacher will notify you of the recommended reading intervention
services. Specific information about your childs reading achievement will be shared with you during
parent conferences in November. Thank you for your on-going support as we work to provide the best
for every R-7 student.
Sincerely,
but not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks in the spring.
In addition two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance
under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military
recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories names addresses and
telephone listings unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their students
information disclosed without their prior written consent. Such information is also considered
a public record which must be released upon demand to any person who requests it, under the
Missouri Sunshine Law. If a parent, guardian, person acting as a students parent in absence of
a parent or guardian, or the student (if 18 or older), does not want the district to release the
information listed below, they must notify the district in writing within 10 days of receiving
this notification of the information they do not want released.
The following Directory Information may be released without obtaining parental consent:
Students name, parents name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, date
and place of birth, grade level, major field of study, enrollment status, participation in
officially recognized activities and sports, photographs, weight and height of members
of the athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, honors, awards received, most recent
previous school attended.
The district has determined that the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation (VICC)
and its officers, employees and agents are school officials with legitimate educational
interests because they act for and on behalf of the district with respect to transfer
students and the transfer program, and because they seek to advance the interest of both.
A transfer students attendance records and other educational records relevant to the
students participation in the program or to the program itself may accordingly be
disclosed to VICC without obtaining written consent from the parent/guardian or
eligible student.
The Executive Director of Student Services has district-wide responsibility for student educational
records and, as such, is the custodian of the records. Anyone having questions regarding school policy
relating to student records is welcome to contact the Executive Director of Student Services at:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the
following protected areas (protected information survey) if the survey is funded in whole or
in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education.
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or students parent;
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or students family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
The Kirkwood School District R-7 developed policies regarding these rights, as well as arrangements
to protect student privacy in the administration of protected surveys and the collection, disclosure, or
use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. The district will notify
parents and eligible students of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after
any substantive changes. The district will also notify parents and eligible students, at least annually at
the start of each school year of the specific or approximate dates of the following activities and provide
an opportunity to opt a student out of participating in:
Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.
Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by the U.S.
Department of Education.
Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
Parents/eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
FILE: AC
CRITICAL
The Board of Education believes in the right of every student to receive equal opportunities in all
educational programs and activities conducted by the school district. The Board also believes in
the right of every qualified individual to expect fair and equal treatment both as an applicant for
employment and as an employee.
It is the policy of the Board to accord equal consideration and impartial treatment regardless of
race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic status, marital status, gender, age,
disabling conditions or organizational memberships. This policy will prevail in all matters
concerning the staff, the students, the public, the educational programs and services of the district
and individuals with whom the Board does business.
A.
B.
Collateral Prohibitions
As part of this obligation, the Board is also prohibited from, and declares a policy against:
(1)
Discrimination against any person because of such persons association with a person
protected from discrimination due to one or more of the above-stated
characteristics.
C.
act as the districts nondiscrimination laws compliance coordinator, who shall also be the
appointee for all laws specifically mandating such an appointment, and who shall have the
duty of keeping the superintendent informed of the state of compliance with this policy
districtwide:
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Kirkwood School District R-VII
11289 Manchester Rd.
Kirkwood, MO 63122-1122
Phone: 314-213-6100; Fax: 314-213-6190
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Limitations
Nothing in this policy shall be construed as creating a cause of action. Neither the
proscriptions of, nor actions taken under, this policy shall on that basis estop the Board
from fully arguing for or against the existence of any fact and the scope or meaning of any
law in any forum.
*******
Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for
related information in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Cross Refs:
Legal Refs:
P.L. 92-318, Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX 45 CFR, Parts 81, 86 (Federal
Register, June 4, 1975; August 11, 1975)
"Notice of Nondiscrimination," Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Ed., September
1996
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.
Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794
Family and Medical Leave Act, Prohibited Acts, 29 U.S.C. 2615
Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Provisions, 29 U.S.C. 206(d)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.
Missouri Human Rights Act, 213.010 et seq., RSMo.
Female Employees' Wages, 290.400 et seq., RSMo.
Gebser et al. v. Lago Vista Ind. School Dist., 118 S.Ct. 1989 (1998)
Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, 118 S.Ct. 2275 (1998)
Burlington Industries v. Ellerth, 118 S.Ct. 2257 (1998)
Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore, 118 S.Ct. 998 (1998)
Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc., 510 U.S. 17 (1993)
Davis v. Monroe County Bd. of Ed., 120 F.3d (11th Cir. 1997), Cert. granted, S.Ct.
(1998)
FILE: AC-R
CRITICAL
I.
II.
Overview of Discrimination/Harassment
A.
B.
"Quid pro Quo": This is another form of behavior that can amount to discrimination on
the basis of gender. This occurs when an employees supervisor makes job
benefits or refraining from adverse action conditional upon submission to
unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors and other
unwelcome verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Similarly,
quid pro quo harassment also occurs when an employee of the district, in real or
apparent authority over a student, conditions the students participation in the
districts programs or bases educational decisions upon submission to unwelcome
sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome
verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It is extremely important
that any person who knows of or experiences such quid pro quo behavior,
whether or not the threatened action or promised favor was carried out,
immediately notify the districts nondiscrimination compliance coordinator.
C.
General
1.
policy AC has been violated. It does not prohibit the informal adjustment of
any complaint. Pursuit of informal adjustment is not a valid reason for
missing a filing deadline, but a timely filed complaint may be continued by
consent of the parties in order to allow pursuit of informal adjustment.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Deadlines herein are directory only, and not mandatory, upon the district. If more
than twice the allotted time has expired without a response, appeal may be
taken to the next step.
9.
Persons alleged to have violated policy AC, and/or persons necessarily involved
in resolution of complaints, will have access to written grievance materials
only in the event that remedial or disciplinary action is actually
implemented, and then only on a need -to-know basis or as required by the
constitution. Participants must understand that FERPA may prevent the
disclosure of some records or actions to complainants, including in the
written responses called for in these regulations.
10.
11.
12.
The district will not be relieved of its responsibility to respond to a complaint filed
under this grievance procedure by the fact that an outside enforcing
B.
III.
2.
3.
Appeal - An appeal requires the filing of the original complaint and exhibits, all
decisions rendered by district officials at any lower levels in the grievance
process, a statement of why the decision being appealed from is
inadequate or incorrect, and a statement of the progress of any informal
adjustment known to the complainant.
Procedure
A.
B.
Level II -- Within five (5) working days after receiving the Level I decision, appeal may
be taken to the nondiscrimination compliance coordinator. If the compliance
coordinator conducts the initial investigation, an appeal may be taken to the
superintendent, as outlined in Level III. The compliance coordinator will meet with
the complainant as soon as workably possible to review the appellate materials,
further discuss the complaint and take any additional evidence the complainant has
to offer. The compliance coordinator may make additional investigations, including
hearings or ex parte interviews, or may remand the complaint to Level I for further
investigations. Within a normal limit of five (5) working days, the compliance
coordinator will issue a written response to the appeal summarizing his or her
findings and stating what, if any, remedial actions will be recommended to the
superintendent and/or the building-level administration for implementation.
C.
Level III -- Within five (5) working days after receiving the Level II decision, appeal may
be taken to the superintendent. If the compliance coordinator conducts the initial
investigation, an appeal may be taken to the superintendent within five (5) working
days after receiving the Level I decision. If the superintendent is the compliance
coordinator, an appeal of the superintendents decision may be made to the Board
of Education as outlined in Level IV. If the superintendent is the subject of the
complaint, an appeal of the compliance coordinators decision may be made to the
Board of Education as outlined in Level IV.
The superintendent may refer the matter to an assistant or associate
superintendent, general counsel, or outside counsel, to act as designee and
prepare a final decision for signature and implementation. The superintendent or
designee will review the appeal materials, conduct further investigations or
hearings at the superintendent's or designees discretion, and seek counsel if
necessary. Within a normal limit of ten (10) working days, the superintendent will
issue a written decision upon the appeal stating whether a violation of policy AC is
found and, if so, stating what remedial actions will be implemented. A copy of the
appeal and decision will be sent to the compliance coordinator by the
superintendent.
D,
Level IV -- Within five (5) working days after receiving the Level III decision, appeal
may be taken to the Board of Education by filing the appeal with the
superintendent. If the superintendent is the subject of the complaint, an appeal may
be taken to the Board of Education by filing the appeal with the compliance
coordinator or the president of the Board. The matter will be placed on the agenda
of the next scheduled meeting of the Board, for closed session unless law requires
otherwise. The complainant will be allowed to address the Board, and the Board
may call for the presence of such other persons as the Board deems necessary to
advise it on the matter and the maintenance of its compliance obligations. The
Board may conduct its procedure upon the appeal as it sees fit, and shall normally
render a written decision upon the appeal within 30 working days, for
implementation by the administration. For district purposes, and without waiving the
right to take any actions later deemed necessary for nondiscrimination mandate
compliance, the Boards decision and any actions taken are final. A copy of the
appeal and decision will be sent to the compliance coordinator by the Board
secretary.
This paragraph does not include the records of a collateral disciplinary action. Records of
disciplinary actions for violations of policy AC are kept in the same manner as any other
discipline record.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for
related information in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 06/07/1999
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
FILE: IGBC
CRITICAL
PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN INSTRUCTIONAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS
The Board of Education believes that the education of each student is a responsibility shared by the school as well as the
family. The Board recognizes the need for a constructive partnership between districts and families that will provide for
two-way communication and foster educational support for students and families.
The Board also recognizes the special importance of parental involvement to the success of its Title I, Migrant (MEP), and
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) programs. Pursuant to federal law, the district and parents will jointly develop and agree
upon a written parental involvement policy that will be distributed to parents participating in any of these programs.
In keeping with these beliefs, it is the intention of the district to cultivate and support active parental involvement and to set
and realize goals for parent-supported student learning. The district will:
1.
Provide activities that will educate parents regarding the intellectual and developmental needs of their children at all
age levels. This will include promoting cooperation between the district and other agencies or school/community
groups (such as parent-teacher groups, Head Start, Parents as Teachers, etc.) to furnish learning opportunities
and disseminate information regarding parenting skills and child/adolescent development.
2.
3.
Keeping families informed of opportunities for involvement and encouraging participation in various programs.
Providing access to educational resources for parents/families to use together with their children.
Keeping families informed of the objectives of district educational programs as well as of their child's
participation and progress within these programs.
Enable families to participate in the education of their children through a variety of roles. For example, family
members should be given opportunities to:
4.
Provide professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to enhance their understanding of effective
parent involvement strategies.
5.
Perform regular evaluations of parent involvement at each school and at the district level.
6.
Provide access, upon request, to any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.
7.
Involve parents in the joint development of the Title I program plan and in the process of reviewing the
implementation of the plan and suggesting improvements.
Provide the coordination, technical assistance and other support necessary to assist participating schools in planning
and implementing effective parental involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school
performance.
Build the schools' and parents' capacity for strong parental involvement.
Coordinate and integrate Title I parental involvement strategies with those of other educational programs.
Conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parental
involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the schools served, including identifying barriers to greater
participation by parents in activities authorized by law, particularly by parents who are economically
disadvantaged, have disabilities, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy or are of any racial or
ethnic minority background. The district will use the findings of such evaluation to design strategies for more
effective parental involvement and to revise, if necessary, the parental involvement policies.
School Policy
Each school receiving Title I funds will jointly develop with and distribute to parents of children participating in the Title I
program a written parental involvement policy agreed upon by such parents in accordance with the requirements of federal
law:
The policy must be made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of
parents and the school.
The policy shall contain a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff and students will
share the responsibility of improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and
parents will build and develop a partnership to help children.
Each school participating in the Title I program will convene a meeting annually to inform parents about Title I and to
involve parents in the planning, review and improvement of Title I programs, including the planning, review and
improvement of the school parental involvement policy.
Cross Refs:
Legal Refs:
FILE: KL
CRITICAL
PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
(Resolution Procedures for Federal Programs)
This complaint resolution procedure applies to all federal programs administered by the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education (DESE) pursuant to federal law.
A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied or
misinterpreted by school district personnel or by DESE and DESE personnel.
Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, School Board member, or other person directly involved
with an activity, program or project operated under the general supervision of DESE may file a complaint. Such a complaint
must be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is
allegedly being violated, misapplied or misinterpreted.
The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with the following:
1.
Complaints on behalf of individual students should first be addressed to the teacher or employee involved.
2.
Unsettled matters from (1) above, or problems and questions concerning individual schools, should be presented in
writing to the principal of the school. The principal will provide a written response to the individual raising the
concern within five (5) business days of receiving the complaint or concern.
3.
Unsettled matters from (2) above should be presented in writing to the appropriate assistant superintendent. The
assistant superintendent will provide a written response to the individual voicing the concern within five (5)
business days of receiving the complaint or concern.
4.
Unsettled matters from (3) above, or problems and questions concerning the school district, should be presented in
writing to the superintendent. The superintendent will provide a written response to the individual voicing the
concern within five (5) business days of receiving the complaint or concern.
5.
If the matter cannot be settled satisfactorily by the superintendent, it may be brought to the Board of Education.
Written comments submitted to the superintendent or the secretary of the Board will be brought to the attention of
the entire Board. The Board will address each concern or complaint in an appropriate and timely manner.
The decision of the Board shall be final except in the case of complaints concerning the administration of federal programs.
In that case the complainant may go to the appropriate section of DESE and from there on to the United States Secretary
of Education.
The Board considers it the obligation of the certified and support staff of the district to field the questions of
parents/guardians or the public. Accordingly, the district will inform patrons of this complaint procedure annually and its
availability.
Complaints regarding district compliance with nondiscrimination laws will be processed according to the grievance
procedure (AC-R) established for that purpose. Employee grievances will be processed in accordance with the established
employee grievance procedure or as otherwise required by law. All other grievances for which there is a specific policy or
procedure will be addressed pursuant to that policy or procedure.
Any persons directly affected by the actions of DESE may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal
laws or regulations have been violated, misapplied or misinterpreted by DESE itself.
Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact the Executive Director
of Student Services for the Kirkwood School District or DESE or DESE personnel.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review policies and/or forms for related information in this administrative area.
Implemented: 12/04/1995
Revised:
10/20/2003
FILE: EHB
CRITICAL
TECHNOLOGY USAGE
The Kirkwood R-VII School District recognizes the educational and professional value of electronics-based information
technology, both as a means of access to enriching information and as a tool to develop skills that students need.
The district's technology exists for the purpose of maximizing the educational opportunities and achievement of district
students. The professional enrichment of the staff and Board and increased engagement of the students' families and
other patrons of the district are assisted by technology, but are secondary to the ultimate goal of student achievement.
Use of technology resources in a disruptive, manifestly inappropriate or illegal manner impairs the districts mission,
squanders resources and shall not be tolerated. Therefore, a consistently high level of personal responsibility is expected
of all users granted access to the districts technology resources. Development of students' personal responsibility is itself
an expected benefit of the district technology program.
Definitions
For the purposes of this policy and related regulation, procedures and forms, the following terms are defined:
User -- any person who is permitted by the district to utilize any portion of the districts technology resources including, but
not limited to, students, employees, school Board members and agents of the school district.
User Identification (ID) -- any identifier that would allow a user access to the districts technology resources or to any
program including, but not limited to, e-mail and Internet access.
Password -- a unique word, phrase or combination of alphabetic, numeric and non-alphanumeric characters used to
authenticate a user ID as belonging to a user.
Technology Administration
The Board directs the superintendent or designee to create rules and procedures governing technology usage in the
district to support the districts policy, as needed.
The Board directs the superintendent or designee to assign trained personnel to maintain the districts technology in a
manner that will protect the district from liability and will protect confidential student and employee information retained or
accessible through district technology resources. Trained personnel shall establish a retention schedule for the regular
archiving or deletion of data stored on district technology resources in accordance with the Public School District Retention
Manual published by the Missouri Secretary of State. Administrators of computer resources may suspend access to and/or
availability of the districts technology resources to diagnose and investigate network problems or potential violations of the
law or district policies, regulations and procedures.
User Identification and Network Security
The district technology resources may be used by authorized students, employees, school Board members and other
persons such as consultants, legal counsel and independent contractors.
Use of the districts technology resources is a privilege, not a right. No student, employee or other potential user will be
given an ID, password or other access to district technology if he or she is considered a security risk by the superintendent
or designee.
Users must adhere to district policies, regulations, procedures and other district guidelines. All users shall immediately
report any security problems or misuse of the districts technology resources to an administrator or teacher.
User Agreement and Privacy
Unless authorized by the superintendent or designee, all users must have an appropriately signed User Agreement on file
with the district before they are allowed access to district technology resources. All users must agree to follow the districts
policies, regulations and procedures.
In addition, all users must recognize that they do not have a legal expectation of privacy in any electronic communications
or other activities involving the districts technology. A user ID with e-mail access, if granted, is provided to users of this
district's network and technology resources only on condition that the user consents in his or her User Agreement to
interception of or access to all communications accessed, sent, received or stored using district technology
Content Filtering and Monitoring
The district will monitor the online activities of minors and operate a technology protection measure (filtering/blocking
device) on the network and/or all computers with Internet access, as required by law. The filtering/blocking device will be
used to protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors and child pornography, as required
by law. Because the districts technology is a shared resource, the filtering/blocking device will apply to all computers with
Internet access in the district. Filtering/Blocking devices are not foolproof, and the district cannot guarantee that users will
never be able to access offensive materials using district equipment. Evasion or disabling, or attempting to evade or
disable, a filtering/blocking device installed by the district is prohibited.
The superintendent, designee or the district's technology administrator may disable the district's filtering/blocking device to
enable an adult user access for bona fide research or for other lawful purposes. In making decisions to disable the
district's filtering/blocking device, the administrator shall consider whether the use will serve a legitimate educational
purpose or otherwise benefit the district.
Closed Forum
The districts technology resources are not a public forum for expression of any kind and are to be considered a closed
forum to the extent allowed by law.
The districts webpage will provide information about the school district, but will not be used as an open forum. The
district's webpage may include the districts address, telephone number and an e-mail address where members of the
public may easily communicate concerns to the administration and the Board.
All expressive activities involving district technology resources that students, parents and members of the public might
reasonably perceive to bear the imprimatur of the school and that are designed to impart particular knowledge or skills to
student participants and audiences are considered curricular publications. All curricular publications are subject to
reasonable prior restraint, editing and deletion on behalf of the school district for legitimate pedagogical reasons.
All other expressive activities involving the districts technology are subject to reasonable prior restraint and subject matter
restrictions as allowed by law and Board policies.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in
support of this policy area.
Adopted: 09/03/1996
Cross Refs:
Legal Refs:
170.051, 182.827, 431.055, .056, 537.525, 542.402, 569.095 - .099, 610.010 - .028, RSMo.
Chapter 573, Revised Statutes of Missouri (passim)
Childrens Internet Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. 254(h)
Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2502
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232(g)
Federal Wiretap Act, 18 U.S.C. 2511 et seq.
Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.
Reno v. ACLU, 521 U.S. 844 (1997)
Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968)
FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, 438 U.S. 726 (1978)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988)
Bethel Sch. District No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986)
Sony Corporation of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., 464 U.S. 417 (1984)
Henerey by Henerey v. City of St. Charles School District, 200 F.3d 1128 (8th Cir. 1999)
Bystrom v. Fridley High Sch. Ind. Sch. Dist., 822 F.2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987)
Urofsky v. Gilmore, 216 F.3d 401 (4th Cir. 2000)
J.S. v. Bethlehem Area Sch.Dist., 757 A.2d 412 (Pa. Comw. 2000)
Beussink v. Woodland R-IV Sch. Dist., 30 F. Supp. 2d 1175 (E.D. Mo 1998)
FILE: EHB-R
CRITICAL
TECHNOLOGY USAGE
(Technology Safety)
For the purposes of this regulation and related policy and forms, the following terms are defined:
User -- any person who is permitted by the district to utilize any portion of the districts technology resources, including but
not limited to students, employees, School Board members and agents of the school district.
User Identification (ID) -- any identifier which would allow a user access to the districts technology resources, or to any
program, including but not limited to e-mail and Internet access.
Password -- a unique word, phrase or combination of alphabetic, numeric and non-alphanumeric characters used to
authenticate a user ID as belonging to a user.
Student Users
No student will be given access to the districts technology resources until the district receives a User Agreement signed
by the student and the students parent(s), guardian(s), or person(s) standing in the place of a parent. Students who are
18 or who are otherwise able to enter into an enforceable contract may sign the User Agreement without additional
signatures. Students who do not have a User Agreement on file with the district may be granted permission to use district
technology by the superintendent or designee in unusual situations.
Employee Users
No employee will be given access to the districts technology resources before the district has a signed User Agreement
on file.
Authorized employees may use the districts technology resources for reasonable, incidental personal purposes as long as
the use does not violate any provision of district policy, regulation or procedure, hinder the use of the districts technology
for the benefit of its students or waste district resources. Any use which jeopardizes the safety, security or usefulness of
the districts technology is considered unreasonable. Any use which interferes with the effective and professional
performance of the employees job is considered unreasonable. The use of the Internet in the Kirkwood School District is
intended for educational purposes.
All employees must model the behavior expected of students, exhibit the same judgment as expected of students and
serve as role models for students. Because computers are shared resources, it is not appropriate for an employee to
access, view, display, store, print or disseminate information via district resources, including e-mail or Internet access,
which students or other users could not access, view, display, store, print or disseminate, unless authorized by the district.
Board Member Users
Members of the School Board may be granted user privileges, including an electronic mail address, upon completion of a
User Agreement. Board members will set an example of responsible use and will abide by district policies, regulations and
procedures. Board members will comply with the Missouri Sunshine Law.
External Users
Consultants, counsel, independent contractors, and other persons having professional business with this school district
may also be granted user privileges at the discretion of the superintendent or designee, subject to completion of a User
Agreement and for the sole, limited purpose of conducting business with the school. External users must abide by all laws,
district policies, regulations and procedures.
Privacy
A user does not have a legal expectation of privacy in the user's electronic communications or other activities involving the
districts technology resources.
All district technology resources are considered school property. The district may maintain or improve technology
resources at any time. The district may remove, change or exchange hardware or other technology between buildings,
classrooms, employees, students or any other user at any time, without prior notice. Authorized district personnel may
load or delete new programs or information, install new equipment, upgrade any system or enter any system to correct
problems at any time.
The district may examine all information stored on district technology resources at any time. The district may monitor
employee and student technology usage. Electronic communications, all data stored on the districts technology
resources, and downloaded material, including files deleted from a users account, may be intercepted, accessed or
searched by district administrators or designees at any time.
Violations of Technology Usage Policies and Procedures
Use of the districts technology resources is a privilege, not a right. A users privileges may be suspended pending an
investigation concerning use of the districts technology resources. Any violation of district policy, regulations or
procedures regarding technology usage may result in temporary, long-term or permanent suspension of user privileges.
The administration may use disciplinary measures to enforce district policy, regulations and procedures. Students may be
suspended or expelled for violating the districts policies, regulations and procedures. Employees may be disciplined or
terminated for violating the districts policies, regulations and procedures. Any attempted violation of district policy,
regulations or procedures, regardless of the success or failure of the attempt, may result in the same discipline or
suspension of privileges as that of an actual violation.
Content Filtering and Monitoring
The district will monitor the on-line activities of minors and operate a technology protection measure (filtering/blocking
device) on all computers with Internet access, as required by law. The filtering/blocking device will protect against access
to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors and child pornography, as required by law. Evasion or disabling,
or attempting to evade or disable, a filtering/blocking device installed by the district is prohibited.
The superintendent or designee, or the districts technology administrator may disable the districts filtering/blocking device
to enable an adult user access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. In making decisions to disable the districts
filtering/blocking device, the administrator shall consider whether the use will serve a legitimate educational purpose or
otherwise benefit the district.
General Rules and Responsibilities
The following rules and responsibilities will be followed by all users of the district technology resources:
a.
b.
c.
Sharing ones user ID and/or password with any other person is prohibited.
d.
A user will be responsible for actions taken by any person using the ID or password assigned to the user.
e.
Deletion, examination, copying or modification of files and/or data belonging to other users without their prior consent
is prohibited.
f.
g.
Use of district technology for soliciting, advertising, fund-raising, commercial purposes or for financial gain is
prohibited, unless authorized by the district.
h.
Accessing fee services without permission from an administrator is prohibited. A user who accesses such services
without permission is solely responsible for all charges incurred.
i.
Users are required to obey all laws, including criminal, copyright, privacy, defamation and obscenity laws. The school
district will render all reasonable assistance to local, state or federal officials for the investigation and prosecution
of persons using district technology in violation of any law.
j.
Accessing, viewing or disseminating information using district resources, including e-mail or Internet access, that is
pornographic, obscene, child pornography, harmful to minors, obscene to minors, libelous, pervasively indecent or
vulgar, or advertising any product or service not permitted to minors is prohibited.
k.
Accessing, viewing or disseminating information on any product or service not permitted to minors is prohibited unless
under the direction and supervision of district staff for curriculum-related purposes.
l.
Accessing, viewing or disseminating information using district resources, including e-mail or Internet access, that
constitutes insulting or fighting words, the very expression of which injures or harasses other people (e.g. threats
of violence, defamation of character or of a persons race, religion or ethnic origin); presents a clear and present
likelihood that, because of their content or their manner of distribution, will cause a material and substantial
disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities; or will cause the
commission of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school regulations is prohibited.
m.
Any use which has the purpose or effect of discriminating or harassing any person or persons on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, pregnancy, or use of leave protected by the Family
and Medical Leave Act or the violation of any persons rights under applicable laws is prohibited. See policy AC
and regulation AC-R.
n.
Any unauthorized, deliberate, or negligent action which damages or disrupts technology, alters its normal
performance, or causes it to malfunction is prohibited, regardless of the location or the duration of the disruption.
o.
Users may only install and use properly licensed software, audio or video media purchased by the district or approved
for use by the district. All users will adhere to the limitations of the districts technology licenses. Copying for home
use is prohibited unless permitted by the districts license, and approved by the district.
p.
At no time will district technology or software be removed from the district premises, unless authorized by the district.
q.
All users will use the districts property as it was intended. Technology or technology hardware will not be lifted,
moved or relocated without permission from an administrator. All users will be held accountable for any damage
they cause to district technology resources.
r.
All damages incurred due to the misuse of the districts technology will be charged to the user. The district will hold all
users accountable for the damage incurred and will seek both criminal and civil remedies, as necessary.
Technology Security and Unauthorized Access
All users shall immediately report any security problems or misuse of the districts technology resources to a teacher or
administrator.
No person will be given access to district technology if he/she is considered a security risk by the superintendent or
designee.
a.
Use of district technology resources in attempting to gain or gaining unauthorized access to any technology system or
the files of another is prohibited.
b.
Use of district technology to connect to other systems, in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system, is
prohibited.
c.
d.
Intentional or negligent attempts, whether successful or unsuccessful, to interfere with the ability of others to utilize
any district technology are prohibited.
e.
Any attempts to secure a higher level of privilege on the technology resources without authorization are prohibited.
f.
The introduction of computer viruses, hacking tools, or other disruptive/destructive programs into a school
computer, the school network, or any external networks is prohibited.
On-Line Safety - Disclosure, Use, and Dissemination of Personal Information
a.
All students will be instructed on the dangers of sharing personal information about themselves or others over the
Internet.
b.
Student users are prohibited from sharing personal information about themselves or others over the Internet, unless
authorized by the district.
c.
Student users shall not agree to meet with someone they have met on-line without parental approval.
d.
A student user shall promptly disclose to his/her teacher or another school employee any message the user receives
that is inappropriate or makes the user feel uncomfortable.
e.
Users shall receive or transmit communications using only district-approved and district-managed communication
systems. For example, users may not use web-based e-mail, messaging, videoconferencing or chat services,
except in special cases where arrangements have been made in advance and approved by the district.
f.
All district employees will abide by state and federal law and Board policies and district rules, including but not limited
to, policy JO and regulation JO-R, when communicating information about personally identifiable students.
g.
Employees shall not transmit confidential student information using district technology, unless designated for that use.
Employees will take precautions to prevent negligent disclosure of student information or student records.
h.
No curricular or non-curricular publication distributed using district technology will include the address, phone number,
picture or e-mail address of any student without permission.
Electronic Mail
A user is responsible for all electronic mail (e-mail) originating from the users ID or password.
a.
b.
Unauthorized attempts to read, delete, copy or modify e-mail of other users are prohibited.
c.
Attempts at sending unsolicited junk mail, for-profit messages, or chain letters are prohibited.
d.
All users must adhere to the same standards for communicating on-line that are expected in the classroom, and
consistent with district policies, regulations and procedures.
Exceptions
Exceptions to district rules will be made for district employees or agents conducting an investigation of a use which
potentially violates the law, district policy, regulations or procedures. Exceptions will also be made for technology
administrators who need access to district technology resources to maintain the districts resources or examine and delete
data stored on district computers as allowed by the districts retention policy.
Waiver
Any user who believes he/she has a legitimate reason for using the districts technology in a manner which may violate
any of the districts adopted policies, regulations and procedures may request a waiver from the building principal,
superintendent or their designees. In making the decision to grant a waiver to a student, the administrator shall consider
the purpose, age, maturity, and level of supervision involved.
No Warranty/No Endorsement
The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services, products or access it
provides. The districts technology resources are available on an as is, as available basis.
The district is not responsible for loss of data, delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions. The district
does not guarantee the accuracy or quality of information obtained from the Internet, or use of its technology resources.
Access does not include endorsement of content or the accuracy of the information obtained.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in
support of this policy area.
Approved: 11/19/2001
Legal Refs:
170.051, 171.011, 177.011, .031, 431.055, .056, 537.525, 542.402, 569.093 - .099, 570.223, 610.010 .028, RSMo.
Chapter 573, Revised Statutes of Missouri (passim)
P. L. 106-554, Childrens Internet Protection Act
P. L. 99-508, 1000 Stat. 1848, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232(g)
Federal Wiretap Act, 18 U.S.C. 2511 et.seq.
Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. 2701 et.seq.
Reno v. ACLU, 117 S.Ct. 2329 (1997)
Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968)
FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, 438 U.S. 726 (1978)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988)
Bethel Sch. District No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986)
Sony Corporation of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., 464 U.S. 417 (1984)
Henerey by Henerey v. City of St. Charles School District, 200 F.3d. 1128 (8th Cir. 1999)
Bystrom v. Fridley High Sch., 822 F.2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987)
Urofsky v. Gilmore, __ F.3d __ (4th Cir. 2000)
J.S. v. Bethlehem Area Sch.Dist., __ A.2d __ (Pa. Comw. 2000)
Beidler v. North Thurston Sch.Dist., No. 99-2-00236-6 (Wash.Super.Ct. July 18, 2000)
FILE: EHB-AFI
Critical
TECHNOLOGY USAGE
(Parent/Guardian Technology Agreement)
I have read the school district's Technology Usage policy, administrative regulations, and netiquette guidelines. I
understand that violation of these provisions may result in disciplinary action taken against my child, ward, or child within
my care, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of my child's or ward's access to district technology, and
suspension or expulsion from school.
I understand that my child's or ward's technology usage is not private and that the school district will monitor my child's or
ward's use of district technology, including but not limited to accessing browser logs, e-mail logs, and any other history of
use. I consent to district interception of or access to all communications sent, received or stored by my child or ward using
the districts technology resources, pursuant to state and federal law, even if the districts technology resources are accessed
remotely.
I agree to be responsible for any unauthorized costs arising from my childs, wards or child within my cares use of the
districts technology resources. I agree to be responsible for any damages incurred by my child, ward, or child within my
care.
I give permission for my child or ward to utilize the school districts technology resources
I give permission for my childs picture to be posted on the Kirkwood School District web page.
I do not give permission for my child or ward to utilize the school districts technology resources.
____________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Home Address:________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Home Phone:_________________________________________________
FILE: EHB-AF2
Critical
TECHNOLOGY USAGE
(Student User Agreement)
I have read the Kirkwood R-VII School District's Technology Usage policy, administrative regulations, and netiquette
guidelines and agree to abide by their provisions. I understand that violation of these provisions may result in disciplinary
action taken against me, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of my child's or ward's access to district
technology, and suspension or expulsion from school.
I understand that my use of the districts technology is not private and that the school district may monitor my use of
district technology, including but not limited to accessing browser logs, e-mail logs, and any other history of use. I consent
to district interception of or access to all communications I send, receive, or store using the districts technology resources,
pursuant to state and federal law, even if the districts technology resources are accessed remotely.
I give permission for my picture to be posted on the Kirkwood School District web page.
____________________________________________________________
Signature of Student
Date
Home Address:________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Home Phone:_________________________________________________
Disclaimer: MSBA does not draft, review, revise, or provide contracts for school districts. To obtain a binding legal
contract, a district must consult its private attorney.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review policies and/or procedures for related information in this
administrative area.
Implemented: 11/19/2001
Legal Refs:
1278
1160
1205
1268
1252
Hansen, Judy
Harig, Tim
Havener, Mike
Hayes, Adele
Helenkamp, Shelia
1192 Hill, Felicia
1287 Hogan, Becca
1279 Holland, Tom
1251 Holley, Dave
1402 Hufford, Pam
1233 Hughes, Pam
1273 Hundman, Julie
1187 Jackson, Janice
1240 Jackson, Patrick
1178 Jonak, Steve
1227 Jones, Margaret
1222 Joos, Tricia
1402 Kalfus, Anna
822-2008 Kalliongis, Marge
1288 Kenyon, BJ
1242 Koehler, Cindy
1046 Koeller, Becky
1239 Kirchhofer, Desi
1253 Kriewall, Randy
1197 Krisman, Ann
1210 Krus, Courtney
1270 Kuehnle, Karen
1213 Kurtz, John
1039 Larsen, Judy
1143 Layman, Judy
1047 Lindquist, Chris
1004 Loucks, Elizabeth
1031 MacDonald, Katie
1208 Mackin, John
1226 Maltzman, Jessica
1536 Manwarring, Donna
1433 McCarthy, Sean
1246 McClure, Cheryl
1248 McGhee, Connie
1296 McKeon, Linda
1223 Medelman, Carrie
1402 Menchhofer, Nancy
1041 Merrit, Jessica
1263 Meyer, Jill
1404 Meyers, Katie
1247 Miller, Jane
1220 Miller, Leslie
1225 Miller, Romona
1195 Montgomery, Maureen
1044 Nicasia, Vincent
1214 Nieman, Lori
1003 alderman, David
1244 Owens, Alison
1311 Owens, Shawn
1432 Parini, Frank
1040 Parrish. Alissa
1042 Patt, Melissa
1209 Petersen Kim
1262 Petti! Tracy
1243 Platte Steve
1023
Pratt. Deanna
1228
1002
1179
1221
1593
1402
1284
1250
1203
1024
1027
1202
1193
1405
1194
1185
1287
1301
1060
1238
1493
1255
1411
1122
1264
1471
1410
1287
1206
1287
1491
1413
1043
1634
1401
1435
1294
1198
1254
1295
1001
1224
1535
1276
1311
1083
1305
1415
1307
1257
1271
1237
1199
1038
1303
1119
1249
1406
1265
The Kirkwood R-7 School District does not discriminate on the basis of
sex, race, religion, age, national origin, handicap, or disability in
admissions or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and
activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Districts
compliance with Title IX, Section 504 for student issues should contact
Dr. Shirleas Washington, Executive Director of Student Services, at
(314) 213-6105 and for employee issues, should contact Dr. Deb Ayres,
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Administration, by
calling (314) 213-6103.