A Reference Guide of the Bakersfield City School District

Notice of NondiscriminationIn accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title VI of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and California law, Education Code §200 et seq., Bakersfield City School District will not discriminate againstqualified individuals on the basis of disability, medical condition, sex or gender, age, race or ethnicity, color, national origin ornationality, religion, limited proficiency in English, sexual orientation, or anyone associated with a person or group with one ormore of the above actual or perceived characteristics in its services, programs, or activities. Anyone who wishes to file a complaintalleging discrimination on one of the above basis in the provision of services, programs, or activities by the District maydo so by contacting:Personnel Administrator1300 Baker StreetBakersfield, California 93305(661) 631-4863Bakersfield City School DistrictCalifornia Distinguished SchoolsMt. Vernon Elementary School - 1995Colonel Nichols Elementary School - 2000Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School - 2000, 2004, 2008Chipman Jr. High School- 2001Cesar Chavez Elementary School- 2002Downtown Elementary School - 2004, 2008The Distinguished School Awards is a School Recognition Program that was created in 1985 as part of theaccountability initiative to communicate and reinforce the priorities of the State Superintendent of Public Instructionand the State Board of Education. The Distinguished Schools are subjected to an exceptionally rigorous competitiveselection process conducted by the California Department of Education.Honorable Mentions: Downtown Elementary School and Harding Elementary School - 2000Franklin Elementary School and Colonel Nichols Elementary School - 2004

INSIDEthis guideSUPERINTENDENT’S WELCOME ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3BOARD OF EDUCATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4MISSION STATEMENTHuman Relations Mission Statement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4CALENDAR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5MAP - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOUNDARIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6MAP - JR. HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL BOUNDARIES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7SCHOOL TELEPHONE NUMBERS & ADDRESSES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSAdministration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9Community Services ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9ENROLLMENTPreschool -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10School Readiness Initiative -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10Transfers WITHIN the Bakersfield City School District ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11Transfers OUTSIDE or INTO the Bakersfield City School District ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12Transfers under the Open Enrollment Act ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12Magnet School Enrollment: School Choice Option ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12Enrollment in School District Where Parent/Guardian is Employed ------------------------------------------------------------- 13Enrollment in School District Where Caregiver Resides ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13Falsification of Addresses --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13Teacher Assignment for Students ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13Education for Foster Youth -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14Intradistrict Attendance Transfer Request ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15ATTENDANCEA Basic Right and A Legal Duty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17Regular Attendance is Required ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17Repeated Excused Absences Due to Illness --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18School Attendance Review Board ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18Private Tutor - Minimum Day ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19Absences for Religious Purposes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19Foggy Weather Conditions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19Minimum Days ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19Head Lice -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19INSTRUCTIONStandards and Assessment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20Monitoring Students’ Academic Progress ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20Grade Retention ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20Lost or Damaged Books (Library and Text) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21Homework Policy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21Independent Study Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22After School Education and Safety Program --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22Instruction in Hospital or Home for Student with Temporary Disabilities ------------------------------------------------------ 23Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23Students with Disabilities and Non-Discrimination ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24Field Trips and Other School Related Trips ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24Prospectus for Curriculum --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25Parent Volunteers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESVisiting Schools ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26Video Surveillance in District Schools and Facilities --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26Student Records ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26Dissecting, Harming or Destroying Animals --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29Alternative Schools ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30Parent Liability ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30Access by Students to Internet and On-Line Sites ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30Uniform Complaint Procedures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34Complaints Concerning District Employees --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37Grievance Procedure for Discrimination/Disability Related complaints -------------------------------------------------------- 38School Attendance of Suspended Student’s Parent or Guardian ----------------------------------------------------------------- 39

INSIDEthis guide - continuedCooperating With Law Enforcement Concerning a Registered Sex Offender ------------------------------------------------- 39Offer of a School Transfer: Victim of a Crime -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39Behavioral, Mental or Emotional Evaluation of a Student ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40Parent Involvement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40Non-Title I Schools -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41School Accountability Report Card (SARC) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41School Lunch Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42Curriculum Materials ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 42Parent Right to Request Teacher/Paraprofessional Qualification Information ------------------------------------------------ 42Student Rights ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43Student Responsibilities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 44Interview and/or Arrest of Student at School --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45Student Search ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45Custody Issues ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINEStudent Discipline Codes (-Disruptive Behavior A through E)---------------------------------------------------------------------- 47Community Service ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49Waiver of an Administrative Hearing Concerning a Recommendation for Expulsion --------------------------------------- 49Sexual Harassment - Of or By A Student -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49Nondiscrimination, Harassment, Bullying, and Threats ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 51Bullying and Cyberbullying: Guidance for Parents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51Married, Expecting, and Parenting Students --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52Bus Riding Rules----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52Cell Phones, Pagers and Other Electronic Signaling Devices ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 53Suspension Due Process Rights ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53Make-up of Work by Suspended Student -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53Student Dress and Grooming ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 54Substance, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55Graduation Participation Policy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56Possession or Use of Laser Pointers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56HEALTHAssistance with Medication -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57Crisis Prevention and Intervention ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57Human Reproduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57Excuse from Education for Religious Reasons ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 58Immunizations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58Release of Immunization Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59Medical Services ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59Physical Examination ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59Vision, Hearing, Dental, Height, Weight, Growth, and Development -------------------------------------------------------------- 59Animals at School --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60Accident Insurance During School Hours ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60Pesticide Notification ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61Management Plan for Asbestos-Containing Material ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62Child Find/Search and Serve ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62TIPS FOR PARENTSGuns, Kids, and the Home: The Child You Save May Be Your Own -------------------------------------------------------------- 63Promoting Safety at School and Home ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63Self-Protection for Children -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64Children’s Privacy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65INDEX --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67NOTICE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTSEducational Counseling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 68General Measurement of Students ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68Excuse from Instruction Due to Religious Belief ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68Release of Directory Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68Release of Immunization Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68Family Life and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Education Courses ------------------------------------------------------------- 68PARENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT - RETURN FORM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69

WELCOTO THEto the Bakersfield City School DistrictMEHEALTHY, HAPPY, AND SAFEDo you know a parent who doesn’t want these results for their child?Education is a big tool to help you get what is best for your student.Serve up the help. Exercise… your rights (read, complete and return page 69) Partner with your school (start with page 69, volunteer at school if you can,page 25) Keep being a teacher (Children learn everywhere.) Go with health (Good diet, adequate sleep, encourage exercise, limit TV, goodhygiene, page 57 and on) School attendance: Each day, all day (page 17 and on) Reading, writing, arithmetic and more (page 20 and on) Homework help (attend Parent University) Good behavior (Teach gratitude and appreciation of others) School rules, home rules (no weapons, drugs, hurting others, or damaging/taking another’s property, page 46 and on). Be safe (page 63 and on) Find out more: www.bcsd.comPlease use the District resources; they are there for you. We believe in high standards for allstudents. We have high expectations for all employees, parents, and community members toassist students as they meet their goals. We look forward to working with you to providethe best education possible for your student!D. Kent AshworthInterim Superintendent3

BOARDof EducationYou are invited to attend Board of Education meetings and take an active role in the educational affairs of theschool district. We appreciate your interest and participation. Your viewpoint is important in keeping ourpublic schools responsive to the needs of the community. We encourage you to visit any one of the BakersfieldCity School District schools.MEMBERSRick Van Horne, Bill McDougle, Lillian Tafoya, Andrae Gonzales, and Pam BaugherYOUR BOARD AND HOW IT FUNCTIONSFive citizens are elected to serve overlapping terms of four years each. They are elected at-large by theregistered voters of the district. The Board functions as the legislative body of the school district andestablishes policies by which the school district is operated. Programs and policies are governed according tolaws and regulations as set by the United States and California Constitutions, federal law and State law andCalifornia Administrative Code, Title 5.BOARD MEETINGSRegular meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of each calendar month at 6:30 p.m. in the board room at theEducation Center, 1300 Baker Street. Notices of all meetings, both regular and special, are posted at theEducation Center and emailed to all media in advance of the meetings. All meetings are open to the publicwith the exception of “Closed Sessions,” which may be held to discuss confidential personnel matters, matterspertaining to an individual student, labor negotiations and matters of legal litigation. Special meetings are opento the public; however, only business for which the meeting was called can be discussed.MISStatementRequests for an item to be placed on the agenda must be submitted in writing and delivered to the Office of theSuperintendent no later than noon on the sixth business day prior to a regular meeting. Items must be directlyrelated to school business. The Board reserves the right to place an item on a future agenda for action.SIONIn order to maximize the successful education of all Bakersfield City School District students and helpthem become productive citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse society, all individuals including students,parents, staff and community members: shall be treated with dignity, respect and fairness;shall encourage and maintain high expectations;HUMAN RELATIONS MISSION STATEMENTshall model an appreciation for socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, gender and religious diversity; andshall contribute to an environment of mutual respect, caring and cooperation.Students, parents, staff and community members shall join together to share a sense of belonging and takepride in our schools, facilities and programs through participation and cooperation in support of the educationof all students.4

CALENDARSCHOOLS CLOSED2011-2012 School YearFIRST DAY OF SCHOOL --------------------------------------------------- August 22, 2011LAST DAY OF SCHOOL --------------------------------------------------- May 31, 2012Labor Day ------------------------------------------------------------------------ September 5Veterans Day -------------------------------------------------------------------- November 11Thanksgiving Vacation --------------------------------------------------------- November 24 - 25Winter Vacation ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dec. 26 - Jan. 6Martin Luther King, Jr. Day --------------------------------------------------- January 16Lincoln Day --------------------------------------------------------------------- February 13Washington Day ---------------------------------------------------------------- February 20Spring Vacation ----------------------------------------------------------------- April 2 - 6In Lieu of Admission Day ----------------------------------------------------- April 9Memorial Day ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 28MINIMUM DAYSParent Conference Week ------------------------------------------------------- Oct. 31 - Nov. 4Day Before Thanksgiving Vacation ------------------------------------------ November 23Last School Day Before Winter Vacation ----------------------------------- December 23Last Day of School ------------------------------------------------------------- May 31GRADING PERIODSELEMENTARY and JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOLSEnd of First Grading Period --------------------------------------------------- October 21Report To Parents Sent Home ---------------------------------------------- November 4End of Second Grading Period ------------------------------------------------ January 13Report to Parents Sent Home ----------------------------------------------- January 27End of Third Grading Period -------------------------------------------------- March 16Report to Parents Sent Home ----------------------------------------------- March 30Report to Parents Sent Home ----------------------------------------------- May 315

MAPElementary School BoundariesMt. Vernon ................ 2161 Potomac Ave. 93307Munsey ...................... 3801 Brave Ave. 93309Nichols ....................... 3401 Renegade Ave. 93306Noble .......................... 1015 Noble Ave. 93305Owens Primary ......... 815 Potomac Ave. 93307Owens Intermediate . 815 Eureka St. 93307Pauly .......................... 313 Planz Rd. 93304William Penn ............ 2201 San Emidio St. 93304Pioneer Drive ............ 4404 Pioneer Dr. 93306Roosevelt.................... 2324 Verde St. 93304Thorner...................... 5501 Thorner St. 93306Voorhies ..................... 6001 Pioneer Dr. 93306Wayside ..................... 1000 Ming Ave. 93307Frank West ................ 2400 Benton St. 93304Williams ..................... 1201 Williams St. 93305OWENSINTERMEDIATEOWENSPRIMARYCasa Loma ................ 525 E. Casa Loma Dr. 93307Chavez ....................... 4201 Mesa Marin Dr. 93306College Heights ......... 2551 Sunny Lane 93305Eissler ........................ 2901 Eissler St. 93306Evergreen .................. 2600 Rose Marie Dr. 93304Franklin ..................... 2400 Truxtun Ave. 93301Fremont ..................... 607 Texas St. 93307Garza ......................... 2901 Center St. 93306Harding ..................... 3201 Pico Ave. 93306Harris ........................ 4110 Garnsey Lane 93309Hills ............................ 3800 Jewett Ave. 93301Hort ............................ 2301 Park Dr. 93306Jefferson .................... 816 Lincoln St. 93305Longfellow ................. 1900 Stockton St. 93305Horace Mann ............ 2710 Niles St. 93306McKinley ................... 601 4th St. 93304Schools without boundariesDowntown ........................................ 2021 M St. 93301Rafer Johnson Children’s Center . 1100 9th St. 933046

MAPJr. High/Middle School BoundariesCOLLEGE AVE. EXT.Chipman Jr. High .....2905 Eissler St. 93306Compton Jr. High .....3211 Pico Ave. 93306Curran Middle ..........1116 Lymric Way 93309Emerson Middle ........801 4th St. 93304Sequoia Middle ..........900 Belle Terrace 93304Sierra Middle .............3017 Center St. 93306Stiern Middle .............2551 Morning Dr. 93306Washington Middle ...1101 Noble Ave. 93305School without boundariesRafer Johnson Community Day .... 1001 10th St. 933047

SCHOOLSTelephone Numbers & AddressesSCHOOL PRINCIPAL ADDRESS ZIP SCHOOL ATTENDANCEPHONE PHONECasa Loma Gwen Johnson 525 E. Casa Loma Dr. 93307 631-5200 631-4564Chavez Ruscel Reader 4201 Mesa Marin Dr. 93306 631-5870 631-3263Chipman Russell Taylor 2905 Eissler St. 93306 631-5210 631-4908College Heights Ricardo Zavala 2551 Sunny Lane 93305 631-5220 631-4915Compton Alejandro Soriano 3211 Pico Ave. 93306 631-5230 631-3170Curran Jason Brannen 1116 Lymric Way 93309 631-5240 631-4536Downtown Jennifer Painter 2021 M St. 93301 631-5920Eissler Jennifer Payne 2901 Eissler St. 93306 631-5250 631-4905Emerson Kempton Coman 801 4th St. 93304 631-5260 631-3165Evergreen* Laura Orozco 2600 Rose Marie Dr. 93304 631-5930 631-4918Franklin Carla Tafoya 2400 Truxtun Ave. 93301 631-5270 631-4901Fremont* Jesse Beed 607 Texas St. 93307 631-5280 631-5283Garza* Teresa Arambula 2901 Center St. 93306 631-5290 631-4920Harding Bridget Fitch 3201 Pico Ave. 93306 631-5300 631-4906Harris Anne Lopez 4110 Garnsey Ln. 93309 631-5310 631-4926Hills Jon Hughes 3800 Jewett Ave. 93301 631-5320 631-4914Hort Steve Robinson 2301 Park Dr. 93306 631-5330 631-4922Jefferson Samuel Pacheco 816 Lincoln St. 93305 631-5340 631-3109Rafer Johnson Dennis Ferrell (Prog. Mgr) 1100 9th St. 93304 631-5850Children’s CenterLongfellow* Mario Castro 1900 Stockton St. 93305 631-5350 631-3149Horace Mann* Dayna Martin-Gardner 2710 Niles St. 93306 631-5360 631-3122McKinley* Rene Beed 601 4th St. 93304 631-5370 631-4550Mt. Vernon* Eva Zavala 2161 Potomac Ave. 93307 631-5380 631-3129Munsey Sammie Cervantez 3801 Brave Ave. 93309 631-5390 631-3223Nichols Debi Craig 3401 Renegade Ave. 93306 631-5400 631-4573Noble Juanita Sanchez 1015 Noble Ave. 93305 631-5410 631-3249Owens Primary* Sarita Arredondo 815 Potomac Ave. 93307 631-5420 631-3148Owens Intermediate Carol Sherrill 815 Eureka St. 93307 631-5950 631-3270Pauly* Rachelle Montoya 313 Planz Rd. 93304 631-5430 631-4909William Penn Rona Chacon-Mellon 2201 San Emidio St. 93304 631-5440 631-4939Pioneer Drive Traci Hicks 4404 Pioneer Dr. 93306 631-5450 631-3198Roosevelt* Warren Ramay 2324 Verde St. 93304 631-5460 631-3187Sequoia Gary McCloskey 900 Belle Terrace 93304 631-5940 631-4921Sierra Tomas Prieto 3017 Center St. 93306 631-5470 631-4537Stiern Julie Short 2551 Morning Dr. 93306 631-5480 631-3240Thorner Brandon Johnson 5501 Thorner St. 93306 631-5490 631-4572Voorhies Marilyn Strongin 6001 Pioneer Dr. 93306 631-5800 631-4578Washington Jeff Fenske 1101 Noble Ave. 93305 631-5810 631-3176Wayside* Dylan Capilla 1000 Ming Ave. 93307 631-5820 631-4592Frank West Dawn Slaybaugh 2400 Benton St. 93304 631-5830 631-4518Williams David Tapia 1201 Williams St. 93305 631-5840 631-4916Parents should call the ATTENDANCE TELEPHONE number to verify their child’s absence. This numbermay be used 24 hours a day.* Pre-Kindergarten School Sites8

HELPFULTelephone NumbersADMINISTRATIONEDUCATION CENTER - 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 ............. 631-4600Fax ........................................................................................................................ 326-1485Web Site ...................................................................................................... www.bcsd.comOffice of the Superintendent ................................................................................. 631-4611Office of the Chief Business Official .................................................................... 631-4678Office of the Assistant Superintendent,Academic Improvement & Accountability ........................................................... 631-4744English Language Learners ................................................................................... 631-3221Food Services ........................................................................................................ 631-4734Foster Youth Services ........................................................................................... 631-4910Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) ............................................................... 631-4880Homeless Program (McKinney-Vento) ................................................................ 631-4910Instructional Support Services .............................................................................. 631-4654Magnet Program .................................................................................................... 631-4844Migrant Education ................................................................................................. 631-4754Parent Involvement ............................................................................................... 631-4763Personnel Services ................................................................................................ 631-4863Pre-Kindergarten Program .................................................................................... 631-4936Special Education .................................................................................................. 631-5863Student Services .................................................................................................... 631-4634Transportation ....................................................................................................... 631-5880Visual & Performing Arts ..................................................................................... 631-4774COMMUNITY SERVICESAdult School - Mt. Vernon Ave. ........................................................................... 835-1855Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault .............................. 1-800-273-7713Bakersfield Parks and Recreation .......................................................................... 326-3866Boys and Girls Club of Bakersfield ....................................................................... 325-3730Child Guidance Clinic ........................................................................................... 322-1021Child Protective Services ...................................................................................... 631-6011Community Connection For Child Care ................................................................ 861-5200Headstart Program (County Preschool) ................................................................. 336-5236HelpLine (Linking People to Services) ................................................................. 336-5200Kern County Library Baker Branch ...................................................................... 861-2390Kern County Library Beale Memorial ................................................................... 861-2135Kern County Mental Health ........................................................................ 1-800-991 5272Kern County Probation Department ...................................................................... 868-4100Kern County Public Health Services ..................................................................... 868-0306Kern County Superintendent of Schools ............................................................... 636-4000Kern High School District ..................................................................................... 827-3100Martin Luther King Community Center ................................................................ 322-9874Poison Control Center ................................................................................ 1-800-222-1222YMCA ................................................................................................................... 837-96229

PreschoolHigh-quality preschool experiences for children ages 3-5 help them develop knowledge, skills, and attributes necessaryto be successful in school. When feasible, preschool-early childhood education services may be offered at Districtschools. During the 2011-2012 school year morning and afternoon State Preschool Programs will be offered at:Evergreen Fremont Garza(Facility 153808411) (Facility 150407115) (Facility 150407105)Longfellow Horace Mann McKinley(Facility 153801755) (Facility 150407178) (Facility 153801756)Mt. Vernon Bessie Owens Primary Pauly(Facility 150407495) (Facility 150407493) (Facility 153808635)RooseveltWayside(Facility 153808412) (Facility 150407494)Families are eligible based on income guidelines issued by Child Development Division of California. Priorities will begiven to students in protective custody, children that are identified as limited or non English proficient and children withexceptional needs and whose Individual Education plan identifies a state preschool program as being an appropriateplacement during all of part of the state preschool day. Families are also required to provide a completed child physicalless than 1 year old, a copy of the birth certificate of all children in the home under 18, immunization record, childTuberculosis (TB) clearance, proof of income and address, and employment verification. A parent participating in theprogram must also have TB clearance.At the time a child is accepted into preschool, the child’s parents/guardians are to be notified of his/her rights asspecified in California law. Except as otherwise provided in law, policy, or procedures, the District’s preschooleducation programs are subject to all District policies and procedures.When a child is absent from the preschool program: (1) the child’s parent/legal guardian will notify the teacher of thereason for the absence; and (2) the reason for the absence will be verified as excused or unexcused. Students enrolled ina District Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program are subject to the District’s student discipline policies and procedures. Astudent subject to discipline may be provided with alternatives to program removal and/or may have the existingpreschool program services altered or terminated as specified in law and/or administrative regulation.Additional information may be obtained from the State Pre-K office at 631-4936.Education Codes 8235, 8263; Board Policy 400.47School Readiness InitiativeENROLLMENTPre-BCSD’s School Readiness Initiative (SRI), funded by First 5 Kern and First 5 California, is designed to implementprograms that improve the transition from early care settings to elementary school and increase the schools’ andcommunities’ capacity to promote the success of young children.The School Readiness Initiative engages:• families • community members • educatorsThe School Readiness Initiative focuses on:• Children ages birth to age five• low-performing schools as measured by Academic Performance Index (API)• preparing these children for elementary school in four aspectso children’s readiness for school10

o schools’ readiness for children,o family and community supportso services that contribute to children’s readiness for school success.EnrollmentThe School Readiness Initiative Provides:• Center-based School Readiness activities• Case management to support families• In home parent child School Readiness activities• Kindergarten Round Up in the spring• Kindergarten Summer Bridging Program• Kindergarten Orientation for parents and students• Parent Education on a variety of topics that impact school readiness and performance• Family and Community Resource Centers: South Chester Partnership Resource Center, and the 34th StreetNeighborhood Partnership Resource CenterParticipating Schools:Horace Mann, Frank West, Roosevelt, Longfellow, Jefferson, Voorhies, Pioneer, McKinley, Williams, StellaHills, and NobleFor information please contact the School Readiness office at 631-5895.Transfers WITHIN the Bakersfield City School DistrictIf parents would like to enroll their children in a school outside of their attendance area, the Bakersfield City SchoolDistrict offers open enrollment to students via Intradistrict (within BCSD boundaries) Permits. Permits are granted if allthe criteria are met and if there is space available at the school requested. Applications are available at each school site.Subject to the limitations described below, the District makes an effort to allow open enrollment throughout the schoolyear. Downtown School follows a different procedure involving a narrow Open Enrollment window during the first twoweeks of February for students meeting their enrollment criteria. A lottery then determines which students will beadmitted to the available spaces at Downtown School.Enrollment PrioritiesThe priority for attendance outside the school serving the area in which the student lives is as follows:Priority #1: All students in a district school identified for sanctions under the public school accountability laws (e.g.,identified as a program improvement school).Priority #2: A student who, while on school grounds, becomes a victim of a violent criminal offense, as defined by theState Board of Education.Priority #3: A student who attends a school designated by the California Department of Education as "persistentlydangerous."Priority #4: A student approved by the Superintendent or designee upon finding: (a) special circumstances exist that mightbe harmful or dangerous to the student in the current attendance area; and (b) the documentation required under Californialaw has been received.Priority #5: Siblings of students already in attendance in that school.The District retains the authority to maintain appropriate racial and ethnic balances among district schools.Procedure for Transfers within the District1. Each school will identify whether there is space available for additional students. This determination may be delayedpast the start of school by enrollment and attendance patterns, school choice options required under federal law, orother factors. A list of schools with space available and open enrollment applications shall be available at all schooloffices.2. Students of parents/guardians who submit applications to the district by January 1 st shall be eligible for admission totheir school of choice the following school year under the district's open enrollment policy. The principal may agreeto waive the January 1 st deadline.3. Any schools receiving requests for admission in excess of the school’s capacity shall select the students to enroll fromthe eligible applicant pool by using a random or unbiased selection procedure. A waiting list shall be established to11

Enrollmentindicate the order in which applicants may be accepted if openings occur during the year. Late applicants shall not beadded to the waiting list for the current year.4. The school informs applicants by mail as to whether their applications have been approved, denied, or placed on awaiting list. If an application is denied, the reasons for denial shall be stated. Requests for a student to transfer arenot held over to the following year. The parent must complete a new request form.5. Approved applicants must confirm their enrollment in the school within 10 school days.6. Once enrolled under an intradistrict open enrollment permit, a student may be subject to a school change due toexcessive enrollment by students who reside within a school’s attendance area. Exceptions apply as specified in law.7. Intradistrict open enrollment permits granted under California law may be revoked if the information on the permitpertaining to the admission criteria changes, or if the criteria for the permit are not met, or if the District determinesthe information upon which the permit was granted is false. A school revoking an intradistrict open enrollment permitfor one of these causes will give an advance written notice to the parent/guardian at least ten (10) school days prior tothe revocation of the permit. This notice shall state the reasons for the revocation and name the school to which thestudent may immediately enroll.8. Unless an intradistrict transfer is revoked, or the student is subject to a school move because of excessive enrollment,the transfer shall be valid through the highest grade offered at the school of choice for elementary students andthrough grade 8 for middle school and junior high students. Reapplication must be made when moving from anelementary school to a middle or junior high school.9. Transportation to and from a school granting an Intradistrict permit is the parent/guardian’s responsibility (except forNo Child Left Behind mandated school transfer and specified Controlled Open Enrollment school transfer).Education Code Section 35160.5, 35291, 35351, 48980; Title 20 United States Code Section 7912; Crawford v. Board ofEducation (1976); Board Policy 602.16, 602.12Transfers OUTSIDE or INTO the Bakersfield City School DistrictStudents wishing to attend a school in another school district must first obtain an interdistrict attendance permit.Applications for interdistrict attendance permits must begin at the district of residence. Generally, an application issubmitted no later than January 1 of the school year before the student may be transferred. However, the school districtsinvolved may agree to waive the January 1st deadline. Permits may be granted only if certain criteria provided for in lawand policy are met. The criteria from both the sending and receiving school districts must be met. Notice of provisionalapproval or waiting list status will be provided to the parent within 90 days after the District receives an application.Interdistrict attendance permits may be cancelled if: (1) information on which the permit was granted has (a) changed, (b)has not been met, or (c) is determined to be false; or (2) the continuing presence of the student (a) interferes with the needsof the District, (b) the best interest of the students, or (c) both; or (3) the student is recommended for expulsion. Excessivetardiness, early removals, or excessive absences will be deemed proper grounds for revoking a permit. The District ofattendance will give ten (10) school days notice to the parents/guardian prior to the revocation of an interdistrict attendancepermit.Please call the Student Services Department at 631-4729 for additional information about Interdistrict Permits.Education Code 46600-46611; 48300-48315; Board Policy 602.3Transfers under the Open Enrollment ActAnnually, under California’s Open Enrollment Act, a group of the lowest performing schools across the state is identified.Each identified school is required to offer parents the option to transfer their student to another school either within oroutside of the student’s resident school district. If you are eligible for a transfer under the Open Enrollment Act, you willbe notified by mail in the fall of the year. If your student qualifies, the notice will provide additional guidance on youroptions.For more information, call the Student Services Department at 631-4627.Magnet School Enrollment: School Choice OptionThe District operates magnet programs at five schools: Chavez, Fremont, McKinley, Mt. Vernon, and Thorner. MagnetSchools serve a limited number of students who reside: (1) within the school’s attendance area; and (2) outside the Magnet12

School’s attendance area. District transportation may be available for students residing outside the Magnet School’sattendance area.Enrollment in a Magnet School requires: (1) the parent/legal guardian to file an application; and (2) the student to meetthe applicable criteria. Information about Magnet School entrance requirements, openings, and the application isavailable from staff in the Student Services Department located in the Education Center at 1300 Baker Street inBakersfield.For more information, call the Student Services Department at 631-4844.Enrollment in School District Where Parent/Guardian is EmployedYour child may have the option of attending a school in the district where you or your spouse are employed. Parents whoestablish residency by being employed within the designated downtown business area and meet other related enrollmentcriteria may be eligible to attend Downtown School. Downtown School follows a different procedure involving a narrowOpen Enrollment window during the first two weeks of February for students meeting their enrollment criteria. A lotterythen determines which students will be admitted to the available spaces at Downtown School.For information, call the Student Services office at 631-4729.Enrollment in School District Where Caregiver ResidesIf your child lives in the home of the care-giving adult, as defined by law, your child may attend the school district wherethat residence is located. Execution of an affidavit under penalty of perjury pursuant to the Family Code by the caregivingadult is required to determine that your child lives in the caregiver’s home. For information call Student Servicesat 631-4627.Education Code Sections 48204(a)(4) and 48980[g]Falsification of AddressesFalsifying an address will result in prompt transfer to the area of legal residence. Prior to admission in district schoolsand each year thereafter, a parent is required by law to provide proof of residency. Schools are required to annually verifya student’s residency. Where a student sleeps is a simple definition of where the student “resides.” If any districtemployee reasonably believes false or unreliable evidence has been provided to establish residency, an investigation ofresidency is conducted. If a student does not reside in a school’s attendance area and lacks a legally sufficient reason toattend that school, the student will be transferred to the school in the area of legal residence. A written notice will precedethe transfer. The notice will be sent to the parent/guardian indicating the facts leading to the decision and providing therights afforded by law and policy. Unless the parent/guardian successfully invalidates the school’s evidence, the student’senrollment will be revoked within 11 school days following the decision and notice a student resides outside a school’sattendance area. Education Code 48204.6; BP 602.14Teacher Assignment for StudentsClasses are balanced to ensure the maximum educational potential and need for each student. It shall be the responsibilityof the principal to assign students to grade levels and teachers. If specific educational needs of a student need to beaddressed, the principal should be contacted.McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance ActChildren and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are considered "homeless" under federallaw.Children and youth experiencing homelessness have the right to: A free and appropriate public education including the opportunity to meet the same challenging academicachievement standards to which all students are held. Go to school, no matter where they live or how long they have lived there.13Enrollment

Enrollment Continue in the school they last attended before becoming homeless or the school they last attended, if that is theparent's or guardian's choice and is feasible. Receive transportation to school and to school programs comparable to that provided to children who are not homeless. Receive transportation to the school they last attended before their family became homeless or the school they lastattended, if a parent or guardian requests such transportation. Attend a school and participate in school programs with children who are not homeless. Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any otherdocuments required for enrollment. Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other children served in theseprograms. Be immediately admitted and attend school while any dispute over school selection or school enrollment is settled. Not be stigmatized by school personnel.The District's Liaison for Homeless/Foster Children and Youth can be reached at:Bakersfield City School District — Student Services1300 Baker Street Bakersfield, CA 93305Telephone: (661) 631-4910United States Code Section 11431-11435; Education Code Sections 1980-1986, 2558.2, 39807.5; Board Policy 400.52 & 602.15Education for Foster YouthDistrict employees are working collaboratively with other agencies and are taking steps to help ensure foster youth areeducationally successful. Persons enrolling a foster youth in a District school are strongly encouraged to: (1) identify thestudent as a foster youth at the time of enrollment; and (2) provide the name, address, and phone number of the personwith educational decision-making rights concerning the foster youth. This information is crucial to helping ensure fosteryouth are properly served by the District.A foster youth placed in a licensed children's institution or foster family home within the District shall attend programsoperated by the District unless:(a) The person with educational decision-making rights for the student and the foster youth determines:(1) it is in the best interest of the student to be placed in another educational program; or(2) the student should continue in his/her school of origin;(b) The student has an individualized education program requiring placement in a nonpublic, nonsectarian school oragency or in another local educational agency.Foster Youth have the right to: Have all educational decisions made in accordance with the foster youth’s best interest. Stay in their school of origin for the remainder of the school year following the initial detention or placement orsubsequent change in placement. Have a detailed written explanation provided to the person making educational decisions for the youth before thatperson considers whether to waive the right to stay enrolled in the school of origin. Be immediately enrolled if transferred from the school of origin, even if the records can not be produced orspecialized clothing normally required for enrollment is not available. When enrolling in a new school, have all academic and other school records transferred to the new school withintwo business days. Remain in the school of origin until any dispute over school placement is resolved. Not have his/her grades lowered if the student was absent from school due to court or placement agency decision tochange the student's placement, a verified court appearance, or related court-ordered activity.The District's Liaison for Homeless/Foster Children and Youth: (1) ensures and facilitates the proper educationalplacement, enrollment in school, and checkout from school of students in foster care; (2) assists foster youth whentransferring from one school to another or from one district to another ensuring proper transfer of credits, records andgrades; and (3) provides advice with respect to placement decisions and determining a student’s school of origin. TheDistrict's Liaison for Homeless/Foster Children and Youth can be reached at: Telephone: (661) 631-4910.Education Code 48853.5; Board Policy 400.12 & 605.1214

BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTINTRADISTRICT ATTENDANCE TRANSFER REQUESTTo Transfer a Student from one School to Another WITHIN theBakersfield City School District Effective ______________Date of EnrollmentSID No. ________SUBMIT COMPLETED FORM TO SCHOOL YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO ATTENDFILING DEADLINE FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR: DECEMBER 1(Please use a separate form for each child)Permission is requested for my child _________________________________________________________________Full Name of StudentDate of BirthTO Attend ______________________________________________________________________________________SchoolGradeNOW Attends ___________________________________________________________________________________SchoolGrade EnrolledBy where my student lives, s/he SHOULD attend (if different from where student now attends _____________________________Address of Student _______________________________________________________________________________Street Apt. No. City Zip PhoneParent/Legal Guardian Name(s) __________________________________ Address (if different) ___________________________Parent(s) Phone No. ________________________________________________________________________________________Home/Cell Phone Mother’s Work Phone Father’s Work PhoneIs student receiving Special Education Services? If so, please check:□ Resource Specialist Program □ Speech Therapy □ Other (Specify) _______________________________□ Special Day Class □ Special Day Center □ Section 504 _______________________________Note: Placement of a student with special education needs under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is determined by the IEP team. Astudent otherwise eligible for an intradistrict transfer will not be enrolled unless the IEP team has agreed the school requested by the parent wouldprovide a free appropriate public education to the student (Title 5, California Code of Regulations, section 3042).Is there a sibling currently at the requested school?□ No □ Yes Name ________________________________________________ Current Grade __________________AGREEMENT:Parent accepts responsibility for transportation to and from school.School location for student with a disability requires approval of the Individualized Education Program Team.Permit may be cancelled for grounds specified in the “Intradistrict Attendance” Board Policy (602.12)Completion of additional paperwork may be necessary if the school the student attends is on an Open Enrollment Listaccording to law and policy. (Board Policy 602.2)I have read and understand the above statements. I declare under the foregoing is true and correct._________________________________________________________ ____________________Signature of Parent or GuardianDateReapplication must be made when moving from elementary school to middle/junior high schoolOFFICE USE ONLY□ Approved (subject to the agreements specified)□ Denied due to lack of space, now on waiting list.Copy to:-School of Requested AttendanceSchool of ResidenceParents____________________________________________________________Signature of Principal – Requested School15__________________DatePS-37(1-11)

ATTENDANCEA Basic Right and a Legal DutyAttending school between the ages of 6 and 18 is a basic right of every person. Each student is commended forattending the full instructional school day each day. Parents/guardians and students must understand that schoolattendance is not a matter of choice, but is a legal mandate. By law, parents are responsible for their children being inschool every day during the school year. The District also has a legal duty to use appropriate legal means to correctproblems of excessive absence and truancy.To fulfill its legal duties, the District: (a) tracks student attendance including full day and partial day absences; (b)requires parents/guardians to provide information to the school whenever a student has a full or partial day absence; (c)uses incentive programs to encourage attendance, (d) sends letters or other notices when a student meets the legaldefinition of a truant; (e) refers parents/guardians to outside agencies to help resolve the reasons for school absence; (f)convenes school problem-solving teams; (g) uses a School Attendance Review Board; and (h) coordinates services withthe Office of the District Attorney, law enforcement, the Probation Department, the Department of Human Servicesincluding Child Protective Services, and the Health Department.When a Bakersfield City School District employee(s) reasonably believes there has been a violation of California’scompulsory attendance laws and consistent with applicable law, the District shares information with other agencies inthe community (e.g., Probation Department, law enforcement) to help ensure each child receives an appropriateeducation.Education Code 48200, 48211Regular Attendance Is RequiredRegular school attendance is a high priority of the school district. All students are expected to attend school each day,be on time and to attend all scheduled classes for the full time they are offered.It is extremely important that parents send a note giving an excuse AND telephone the school the first day their child isabsent from school. If the note is not sent concerning the absence within five days of the child’s return to school,the absence will become unexcused. Parents should call the attendance phone number for their child’s school andleave a message to verify absences. Failure to do so will not only cause an unexcused absence, but may also affect thechild’s grades.Any student who is absent from school without a valid excuse three full days or partial days (e.g., tardy, early schoolremoval) in excess of 30 minutes on, each of three or more days in a school year is truant.Education Code 48260(a)Parents/guardians will be notified in a timely manner if their child is absent from school without permission.Education Code 51101 (a)(4)Each school-age student must attend school unless the student has a legal exemption (Education Code section 48200).A student’s absence shall be excused from school for the following reasons:a. Due to his or her illness.b. Due to quarantine under the direction of a city or county health officer.c. For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic services rendered.(Note: Parents, please try to schedule outside the regular school day).d. For the purpose of attending the funeral services of a member of his or her immediate family, as long as theabsence is not more than one day if the service is conducted in California, and not more than three days ifthe service is conducted outside California. “Immediate family” shall be defined as mother, father,grandmother, grandfather, spouse, son/son-in-law, daughter/daughter-in-law, brother, sister, or any relativeliving in the student’s immediate household.17

Attendancee. For the purpose of jury duty in the manner provided for by law.f. Due to the illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child of whom the pupil is thecustodial parent.g. Upon advance written request by the parent/guardian and the approval of the principal or designee,justifiable personal reasons including but not limited to (Education Code 48205):1. Appearance in court.2. Attendance at a funeral service.3. Observation of a holiday or ceremony of his/her religion; such observation is not subject to thelimitations of items “4” and/or “5” below.4. Attendance at religious retreats not to exceed four hours per semester.5. Participation in religious instruction or exercises in accordance with district policy; in suchinstances, the student shall attend at least the minimum school day. The student shall be excusedfor this purpose on no more than four days per school month.6. Attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offered by anonprofit organization.h. For the purpose of serving as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Section 12302 ofthe Elections Code.1. A pupil absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments andtests missed during the absence that can be reasonably provided and, upon satisfactory completionwithin a reasonable period of time, shall be given full credit therefore. The teacher of any classfrom which a pupil is absent shall determine the tests and assignments shall be reasonablyequivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and assignments that the pupil missedduring the absence.2. Absences pursuant to this section are deemed to be absences in computing average dailyattendance and shall not generate state apportionment payments.3. “Immediate family” as used in this section, has the same meaning as that set forth in EducationCode Section 45194, except that references therein to “employee” shall be deemed to bereferences to “Pupil.”i. A parent/guardian needing to make a written request for approval in advance of a student’s absence mayrequest the following form from the school site: “Prior Approval Excused Absence Request.” A writtenrequest is appropriately used for:1. appearance in court2. attendance at a funeral service for other than an immediate family member3. observing a holiday or ceremony of the student’s religion4. religious retreat5. participation in moral or religious instruction or exercises6. attendance at an employment conference.Education Codes 46010, et seq., 48205; Board Policy 602.6; Administrative Regulation 400.39Repeated Excused Absences Due to IllnessWhen a student has had fourteen excused (14) absences in a school year for illness, any further absences in the schoolyear must be verified through the student’s physician with a written note (Absences and Excuses, Board Policy 602.6).Students unable to attend school for an extended period of time due to a diagnosed medical condition may be eligiblefor special instruction (see “Instruction in Hospital or Home for Student with Temporary Disabilities”).School Attendance Review Board (SARB)The SARB is authorized by California law to help truant students or students with behavior concerns and their parentsaddress school attendance and behavior problems through the use of school and community resources. The SARBincludes local school staff and a team of professionals representing the District as well as outside agencies, e.g., Officeof the District Attorney, Kern County Probation Department, Kern County Mental Health, and the Department ofHuman Services.18

AttendancePrivate Tutor - Minimum DayNo child may be excused to attend private tutoring until the child has attended school that day for the minimum numberof minutes required by law.Education Code 46010Absences for Religious PurposesAfter completing a minimum day, students who have written permission from their parents or guardians may beexcused from school to attend religious services at a place away from school. Such absence shall be an excusedabsence if both the following conditions are met: (a) Each student so excused shall attend school at least the minimumschool day* for his grade, and (b) No student shall be excused from school for such purpose on more than four days perschool month. The observation of a religious holidays, religious ceremony, or attendance at a religious retreat is notsubject to the requirements of this paragraph.* Consistent with applicable law, the length of the school day has been established by the governing board requiring aminimum number of instructional minutes for each grade level served by the District. To accomplish the District’smission, the instructional day has been lengthened, generally making it necessary for a student to attend school thewhole day to receive the required minimum of instructional minutes.Education Codes 46014, 46100 et seq., 48205; Board Policy 400.8, 602.6Foggy Weather ConditionsOn foggy days, all schools begin classes on the regular schedule. The two-hour fog delay refers to the school bus pickuptime. All students who do not ride the bus are expected to arrive at school on schedule unless their parents orguardians feel conditions are unsafe. Please listen for fog delays on the radio or television or visit the Fog Alertwebsite at http://alertline.kern.org. Do not call the media or the California Highway Patrol.Minimum DaysThe district has designated the day before Thanksgiving vacation, the last school day before Winter vacation and thelast day of school as minimum days. The district may designate other days as minimum days.Head LiceTo prevent the spread of head lice infestations, school employees are to report all suspected cases of head lice. If nitsor lice are found after an inspection by a trained employee, the student shall be excluded from attendance and theparent/guardian told about recommended treatment procedures. Staff will inform the parent/guardian of the number ofdays the student is excluded for head lice. Students excluded because of head lice are counted as “excused” only forthe days specified by the school. A one school day exclusion is considered reasonable in most cases of head lice.Absences outside the school’s period of exclusion will be marked as unexcused (Board Policy 603.3) and will counttoward the student becoming a truant. Students are to be inspected & cleared by trained office staff prior to returning tothe classroom or allowed to ride the bus.19

Instruction5. The methods or combinations of methods that will be used to give good in-class explanations of homework, legiblematerials, and to provide timely feedback to:a. the student about the homework completed; andb. parents when homework is not being routinely completed.6. The access that students shall have to obtain:a. resource materials from the library media center; andb. assistance and/or tutoring through school or community resources such as telephone help lines or afterschoolcenters.7. The means by which teachers shall coordinate assignments so that students do not receive an overload ofhomework one day and very little the next.8. For each grade level, the extent to which homework assignments shall emphasize independent research, reports,special reading, and problem-solving activities. Parents/Guardians will be encouraged to make every effort to:a. provide an appropriate time and place for study.b. provide support and encouragement for children to complete and turn in homework.c. monitor the completion and follow through of their children's homework assignments.d. communicate to children the impact of homework on school achievement.Independent Study ProgramThe Independent Study Program (ISP) is an alternative to a regular classroom program of instruction. When it appearsto be in a student’s best interest (e.g., student is traveling, has a long-term illness), students may be assigned toindependent study. Before the ISP begins, a signed contract is required between the independent study teacher, theparent/legal guardian and the student. A student with a disability may participate in the ISP only after his/herIndividualized Education Program Team specifically provides for such participation.Short Term ISP ISP Homework Packets for Travel/Family Emergency and Short-Term Illness (longer than 4 schooldays, but shorter than 21 school days) are available at all elementary and junior high/middle schools. Staff at theschool sites assist parents and students with short-term ISP. Once a request is made by a parent for travel materials, ateacher will meet with the parent and student and go over the assignments. Upon return from traveling, the studentmust return all the completed work to the teacher for evaluation before attendance and instructional credit can be given.Long Term ISP The Long-Term ISP is more than 20 days but usually no more than one semester. Staff members inthe Student Services Department assist parents and students with Long-Term ISP (e.g., identify a teacher, ensure thecontract is completed).For details, call 631-4627.Education Code 44865, 46300 - 46330, 51745 - 51749.5, 56026: Author. Strategies for Operating Short-TermIndependent Study (Nov. 2000). CASBO. Board Policy 604.9After School Education and Safety ProgramThe After School Education and Safety Program (“After School Program”) is designed to support the regular educationprogram and provide safe, constructive alternatives for students, the District offers an After School Program at thirtyfiveschools. The District's After School Program serves students in grades one through eight. Every student attendinga school operating an After School Program is given an equal opportunity to participate, subject to program capacity.All board policies apply in the After School Program (e.g., District discipline code, medication administration).The After School Program reinforces the regular school day and promotes student health. No fee is charged forparticipation in the program. Persons working in the program, at a minimum, meet the qualifications for aninstructional aide. The student-to-staff ratio is no greater than twenty to one.The District’s After School Program begins at the conclusion of the regular school day and operates until 6:00 p.m. onevery regular school day. Each student admitted is expected to attend the full number of hours that the program is in22

operation every day. However, a parent/guardian may request, in writing, the reasonable early daily release of his/herchild from the After School Program. Such a request cannot be approved if the student would be attending less thanone-half of the daily program hours.For more information, please contact the school or call Debbie Farrell in the Student Services Department at 631-4640.District Schools Offering an After School ProgramCasa Loma Hills PaulyCollege Heights Horace Mann Pioneer DriveCompton Hort RooseveltEissler Jefferson SierraEmerson Longfellow SequoiaEvergreen McKinley ThornerFranklin Mt. Vernon VoorhiesFrank West Munsey WashingtonFremont Nichols WaysideGarza Noble Wm. PennHarding Owens Intermediate WilliamsHarrisOwens PrimaryInstructionInstruction in Hospital or Home for Student with Temporary DisabilitiesA student with a temporary disability, which makes attendance impossible or inadvisable, shall receive individualinstruction in the student’s home or in a hospital or other residential health facility, excluding state hospitals.“Temporary disability” means a physical, mental or emotional disability incurred while attending regular or alternativeeducation programs and after which the student can be expected to return to the regular or alternative program withoutspecial intervention.Additionally, whenever a student with a temporary disability is in a hospital or other residential health facility,excluding a state hospital, the parent or guardian will notify the local school district. Upon receipt of parentnotification, the school district will, within five working days, determine whether the student will be able to receiveindividualized instruction. If the student is able to receive individualized instruction, this instruction will begin no laterthan five working days after determining the student is able to receive instruction.A student with a temporary disability meets residency requirements for school attendance in the school district in whichthe hospital is located.Education Code 48206.3, 48207, 48208; Board Policy 604.14Nondiscrimination in District Programs and ActivitiesThe Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs andactivities shall be free from discrimination based on race or ethnicity, disability, medical condition, sex or gender, age,color, national origin or nationality, religion, limited proficiency in English, sexual orientation, or anyone associatedwith a person or group with one or more of the above actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promoteprograms that are designed to ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. Districtprograms and facilities, viewed in their entirety, shall be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.The Superintendent or designee shall seek to ensure that the district provides auxiliary aids and services whennecessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal opportunity to participate in or enjoy the benefits of a service,program or activity within the context of their employment. These aids and services may include, but are not limited to,qualified interpreters or readers, assistive listening devices, notetakers, written materials, taped text, and Braille or largeprint materials. The Superintendent or designee shall determine whether such aids and services are reasonable.Individuals with disabilities shall notify the Superintendent or principal if they have a disability that requires special23

Instructionassistance or services. Reasonable notification should be given prior to the school-sponsored function, program, ormeeting.Board Policy 300.63; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title VI of the CivilRights Act of 1964, and California law, Education Code §200 et seq.Students with Disabilities and Non-DiscriminationThe Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color,religion, ethnic group, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability or theperception of one or more of such characteristics in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programsor activities. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in a program oractivity of the BCSD should contact the school principal or immediate supervisor of the program.Parents/Guardians of students with disabilities who participate in special education programs through an IndividualizedEducation Program (IEP) are to be informed annually of the rights of all parents/guardians related to special educationreferral, identification, assessment, instructional planning, implementation and review of the procedures forimplementing a referral for assessment. At the time of referrals, assessments, and at Individualized Education Program(IEP) meetings, parents/guardians, on at least an annual basis, are provided the Notice of Procedural Safeguards.Contact Dr. Julius Steele, Director of Special Education at 631-5863.Education Code Section 56301.Field Trips and Other School-Related TripsThe District may provide transportation for students, employees, and other individuals for field trips andexcursions approved according to district policy. A signed parental/guardian permission form, with appropriaterelease of liability and consent for medical treatment is required, in advance, for each student participating in aschool-sponsored trip. When District transportation is provided, students may be released from using Districttransportation only with the advance written permission of their parent/guardian.The student discipline code applies during, going to, or coming from a school-sponsored activity. Students whoviolate district or school rules and regulations may be subject to discipline, including but not limited to suspensionand expulsion.Field trips shall begin and end at the school. Transportation of students by private vehicle may be authorized by thesuperintendent’s designee when the vehicle is driven by a school employee or parent/guardian age 21 or older whohas a good driving record and who has registered with the District for such purposes. Drivers are required topossess a valid California driver’s license and at least the minimum insurance required by law. Transportation ofstudents by District employees, by other than bus, may be approved when the employee driver meets all Districtstandards to include specific authorization for each transportation trip provided by the employee. Employees willnot transport a student to and from school without specific authorization by the superintendent or designee.The number of passengers, including the driver, shall not exceed the capacity for which the vehicle was designed.Motor trucks may not transport more persons than can safely sit in the passenger compartment. The driver shallalso ensure that the manufacturer’s recommendations for his/her vehicle are followed regarding the seating ofchildren in seats equipped with airbags.All drivers shall wear seat belts in accordance with the law. In addition, drivers shall ensure that: (a) a child who isunder age 6 or under 60 pounds, unless exempted in accordance with Vehicle Code 27360 or 27363, is properlysecured in a rear seat in an appropriate child passenger restraint system meeting federal safety standards: (b) allother children are properly secured in either a legally compliant child passenger restraint system or safety belt and(c) all other passengers wear seat belts.BP 400.16, Education Code Section 35330, 35332, 39830, 39830.1, 39860, 44808; Vehicle Code Sections 27315,27360-27360.5; 27363 exemptions24

InstructionProspectus for CurriculumThe school site will make available upon request, a copy of the prospectus for each course, including the titles,descriptions and instructional aims of the course. The school may charge an amount not to exceed the cost ofduplication.Education Code 49091.14Parent VolunteersUnder the supervision of district employees, and subject to the prior approval of the principal, parents may volunteertheir time and resources for the improvement of school facilities and school programs, including, but not limited to,providing assistance in the classroom with the approval and under the direct supervision of the teacher. Volunteers arerequired to follow all district policies, regulations, and school rules. Volunteers must meet certain minimumqualifications depending on the type of volunteer services to be provided. A person who is required to register as a sexoffender shall not serve as a volunteer in any capacity.Education Code 35021, 44814-44815, 45125, 45340-45349, 45360-45367, 49406, & 51101; Board Policy 604.1125

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESVisiting SchoolsParents, legal guardian and interested members of the community are encouraged to periodically visit the schools andview the educational program. Procedures have been established to minimize interruption of the instructional program.In general, classroom visits would be limited to once per month or less. Typically, a reasonable visit to the classroomwould last thirty minutes or less.Visits during school hours should be first arranged with the principal/designee and teacher. If a teacher conference isdesired, an appointment should be set with the teacher during noninstructional time. All visitors to the campus, exceptstudents of the school and staff members, shall register immediately upon entering any school building or groundswhen school is in session. Visitors should model appropriate conduct for students. Visitor registration privileges maybe denied or revoked consistent with applicable law.Penal Code 627.2, 627.7; Board Policy 300.45 & 300.46, & 400.33Video Surveillance in District Schools and FacilitiesThe District places a priority on safety and the prevention of student injury. To help minimize the risk of harm anddeter against vandals, video surveillance systems (cameras) are among the security measures in use on most schoolsites and District facilities. Signage is posted at conspicuous locations at affected school buildings and grounds. Thesigns clarify that there is no expectation of privacy in those locations where the cameras capture images. The wordingof the sign is the same or substantially similar to the following:“The recording of activity by video camera, including occasional monitoring in real time, is used in the open and publicareas of these school grounds for the safety of students, staff, and visitors.”Cameras may be used in locations such as the open campus, hallways, stairwells, parking lots, and cafeterias. Imagesfrom surveillance cameras may be used in disciplinary proceedings and matters captured by the camera may be referredto local law enforcement, as appropriate. By law, use of a recording device does not occur in a classroom without theprior consent of the teacher and principal.Education Code 51512, Board Policy 300.42, 300.44, 605.7; New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) 469 U.S. 325Student RecordsDistrict Officials Responsible for Student RecordsThe custodian of student records shall be responsible for the security of student records and shall assure that access islimited to authorized persons. The custodian of student records for the district is the Supervisor of the Student ServicesDepartment. The custodian of student records for each school is the principal or the principal’s designee.California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Sec. 433Types and Locations of Student RecordsThe district and individual schools maintain, for time periods set by law, a variety of student records. For example, thedistrict maintains a student’s attendance records, suspension records, the student’s legal name, place of birth, date ofbirth, the results of standardized tests, health information, progress slips and parental restrictions. Records for eachindividual student are maintained in a central file at the school attended by the pupil. This central file is commonlyreferred to as the “cumulative file”. Records are also stored on each student in the electronic/computer system of theDistrict. Upon request to access a student’s records, the parent /legal guardian will be notified by the school if studentrecords are maintained in a location other than the cumulative file.26

Access to Student Records by Parent or Legal GuardianA parent or legal guardian may inspect and review student’s records during regular school hours. Qualified personnelwill be available to interpret records. Access will be granted within five days following the date of the request. Anatural parent will not be restricted from student record access without an official judicial order.Release of RecordsExcept when disclosure without consent is authorized by law, a parent or legal guardian may grant a written consent forthe release of personally identifiable information contained in the student records. The recipient must be notified thatfurther transmission of records is prohibited. The consent notice shall be permanently kept with the student’s record file.Education Code 49075Access With and Without Written ConsentSchool officials and employees with legitimate educational interests, schools of intended enrollment, specified federaland state educational administrators, a county placing agency fulfilling court ordered case management responsibilitiesor assisting with enrollment of a student, and those who provide financial aid are entitled access to student recordswithout parental consent. “School officials and employees” include Governing Board members, instructional,supervisory, and administrative employees and a company, or ancillary person(s) employed by or under contract withthe district such as a school attorney, auditor, health or medical staff, therapist, special education service provider, orexpert witness (“Agency”). If a student participates in a program of an Agency under contract with the District, theDistrict may disclose relevant student records to this Agency when record access is necessary for the Agency to provideparticular services on behalf of the District. This release is in effect only for the period of time that the student isparticipating in the Agencies’ program. Adoption records shall not be released. Agency personnel to whom theinformation is released are trained and qualified to work with such information. All such recipients of the informationare advised that the records are confidential and may not be disclosed beyond the agency in whose program the child isparticipating unless the parent provides written consent.A “legitimate educational interest” is one held by officials or employees whose duties and responsibilities to the districtrequire that they have access to student records. Record access may also be obtained without parental consent inresponse to a lawfully issued subpoena or court order.Education Code 49061, 49076, 49077, 49078; 34 Code of Federal Regulation 99.5Release of Directory InformationThe school may, without prior consent, release certain “directory information” to the representatives of newsmedia, public or private nonprofit organizations, established parent-teacher groups, law enforcement, the Department ofHuman Services, and other persons or organizations entitled to the same by law. Directory information consists of thefollowing: student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, photograph, participation in officiallyrecognized activities and sports, weight and height of athletic team members, dates of attendance, degrees and awardsreceived, and most recent previous school attended. The district’s policy includes the release of directory informationto media when such information will produce a student commendation. Under no circumstances will directoryinformation be disclosed to a private profit-making entity other than employers, prospective employers, andrepresentatives of the news media. Directory information may be released unless the parent requests, in writing, thedistrict withhold such information.Education Code 49073, Title 20 United States Code 1123g and Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations 99.1-99.67Charge for RecordsThe school district charges 15 cents for each page copied for a parent.Education Code 49065Rights and ResponsibilitiesMaintenance of RecordsA log shall be maintained for each student’s record in the same office the records are stored. The log will list allpersons or organizations, excluding those not required by law to sign the log, requesting or receiving information fromthat record. Requests to access the log should be directed to the school principal.Education Code 4906427

Rights and ResponsibilitiesRelease of Statistical DataThe Bakersfield City School District is participating in the California School Information Services (CSIS) program.CSIS involves the electronic transfer of student information for state reporting to the California Department ofEducation and to districts and/or public postsecondary institutions to which students are transferring or applying foradmission. The procedures for transferring student information maintain the confidentiality of student records asrequired in state and federal law. Student information is encoded such that no personally identifiable information isretained by CSIS.Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations 99.22; Education Code 49076, 49080 - 49083Release of Records to Other School DistrictsUpon request, the District discloses education records (without consent) to officials of another school district in which astudent seeks or intends to enroll.Code of Federal Regulations 99.34Legal NameIn grades K-8, all mandatory student records including enrollment record, cumulative record card, report card anddiploma must show the child’s legal name.California Code of Regulations Title 5, Sec. 432Court Ordered Parent Custody and Record AccessParents with or without custody of the child have the right to inspect and review any and all school records, files anddata related to their minor child. Restrictions will not be placed on record access of a parent without a court order. Theschool will make these documents available for inspection at a mutually convenient time during the regular school day.Education Code 49069Challenging Contents of Student RecordsIf the information in a student’s record is inaccurate, misleading, an unsubstantiated personal conclusion or inference, aconclusion or inference outside the observer’s area of competence, or is in violation of the student’s privacy rights orother rights, the parent may request the removal of the information. A parent may not seek to change the opinions orreflections of a school employee reflected in an education record. Grades assigned by the teacher of a course for thestudent may not be challenged unless proof is provided consistent with California law.If the record challenge is denied, the parent may appeal. If the appeal is denied, the parent may include in the file astatement disputing the material being challenged. If parents are divorced or legally separated, only a parent havinglegal custody of the student may challenge the content of a record, offer a written response to a record or consent torelease records to others. Either parent may grant consent if both parents notify the district, in writing, that such anagreement has been made. District staff will inform parents of the necessary procedures to make such a challenge.Education Code 49066 & 49070, 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 99Student and Family Privacy RightsThe Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, part of federal law, gives parents certain rights regarding the use of studentsurveys, collecting and using information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the rightto consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas(“protected information survey”): (a) Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student's parent; (b)Mental orpsychological problems of the student or student's family; (c) Sex behavior or attitudes; (d) Illegal, anti-social, selfincriminating,or demeaning behavior; (e) Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close familyrelationships; (f) Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; (g) Religiouspractices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or (h) Income, other than as required by law to determineprogram eligibility.There is also a right to receive notice and an opportunity to “opt a student out of” or refuse to allow your child toparticipate in: (1) Any other protected information survey, regardless of which agency funds the survey; (2) Any nonemergency,invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or itsagent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosisscreenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under California law; and (3) Activities involvingcollection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwisedistribute the information to others.28

Rights and ResponsibilitiesThere is also a right to inspect, upon request and before administration or use; (1) Protected information surveys ofstudents; (2) Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, orother distribution purposes; and (3) Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law.The Bakersfield City School District has developed and adopted policies and procedures, in consultation with parents toprotect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and in the collection, disclosure, or use ofpersonal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. The District will directly notify parents ofthese policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. The District will alsodirectly notify, such as through U.S. Mail, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activitiesor surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participating in thespecific activity or survey. The District will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if theDistrict has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys andactivities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activitiesand surveys listed below and are provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys. Parentswill also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities andsurveys covered under this requirement: Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution. Administration of any protected information survey. Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.The District’s restriction regarding collection of personal information does not apply to the collection, disclosure, oruse of personal information collected from students for the purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing educationalproducts or services to students or educational institutions.Board Policy 605.11, Student and Family Privacy Rights, adopted August 2003.Right to File ComplaintThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements have been outlined in the “Student Records”sections above. The parent(s) has a right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health, Education andWelfare concerning alleged failures by the Bakersfield City School District to comply with the requirements ofFERPA. However, the district welcomes the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have before you file acomplaint. The school principal and/or the district’s custodian of pupil records will review your concerns with you.While such contact is not required by law, we may be able to resolve the issues. If you wish to file a complaintinvolving FERPA issues, the name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-590120 United States Code 1232g; 34 Code of Federal Regulations 99.7; and the Education Code 49063Dissecting, Harming or Destroying AnimalsWhenever an educational course utilizes live or dead animals or animal parts, the teacher shall inform the students ofthe right to not participate in projects involving the harmful or destructive use of animals. A student with a moralobjection to dissecting or otherwise harming or destroying animals will (a) notify his or her teacher and (b) provide anote from his or her parent/guardian to substantiate the objection. Following these notices, the student will notparticipate in such projects. An alternative education project will be assigned by the teacher.A student will not be discriminated against based upon a decision to exercise his or her rights as outlined in this section.Education Code 32255-32255.629

Rights and ResponsibilitiesAlternative SchoolsCalifornia state law authorizes all school districts to provide for alternative schools. This law particularly authorizesinterested persons to request the governing board of the district to establish alternative school programs in the district.The administrative office of this district and the principal’s office of each school will make available copies of the lawfor the information of parents, students and teachers.Education Code 58500, 58501Parent LiabilityA parent or guardian is liable for all damages caused by the willful misconduct of his or her minor student. Theliability may result from injury or death to any student or any person employed by or performing volunteerservices for a school district, or the willfully cutting, defacing or otherwise injuring in any way the property of theschool district or any school employee. The liability of the parent or guardian shall not exceed fifteen thousand sixhundred and ninety-three dollars ($15,693). The parent or guardian of a minor shall be liable to a school district for allproperty belonging to the school district loaned to the minor and not returned upon an authorized demand of a districtemployee.Any school district whose real or personal property has been injured, or whose property is loaned to a student andwillfully not returned upon demand may, after affording the student his or her due process rights, withhold the grades,diploma and transcripts of the student responsible for the damage until the student or the student’s parent or guardianhas paid for the damages.The school district will notify the parent or guardian of the student in writing of the student’s alleged misconduct beforewithholding the student’s grades, diploma or transcripts. When the minor and parent are unable to pay for the damagesor to return the property, the school district shall provide a program of voluntary work for the minor in lieu of thepayment of monetary damages. Upon completion of the voluntary work, the grades, diploma and transcripts of thestudent shall be released.Education Code 48904, Civil Code 1714.1, Government Code 53069.5Access by Students to Internet and On-Line SitesThe Bakersfield City School District utilizes an Internet filter, which prevents both students and adults from accessinginappropriate web sites or online resources. Before using online services, the student and parent/guardian must read,agree to follow, and sign the district’s Acceptable Use Agreement describing online user rules. Students also receivetraining in obligations and responsibilities when using District equipment. Students are supervised while using onlineservices. Together, these safety precautions are designed to prohibit access to harmful matter on the internet whichmay be obscene or pornographic and to preclude other misuses of the system.No one using District online services (“user”) shall have an expectation of privacy in such use. The system shall beused only for purposes related to education. Authorized district staff may monitor or examine all system activities toensure proper use of the system.A student whose name is on an online services account is responsible for its proper use at all times. They shall use thesystem only under their own account number. Users are required to keep personal account numbers, home addresses,and telephone numbers private and to report any security problem or misuse of the network to the teacher or principal.Online Service Users shall not:1. utilize the system to encourage the use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco;2. promote unethical practices or any activity prohibited by law or district policy;3. transmit, access, post, submit, publish, or display harmful matter or material that is threatening, obscene,disruptive or sexually explicit, or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based ontheir race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or political beliefs;30

4. attempt to interfere with other users’ ability to send or receive electronic mail;5. attempt to read, delete, copy, modify, or forge other users’ mail or files.Rights and ResponsibilitiesCopyrighted material may not be placed on the system without the author’s permission. Users may downloadcopyrighted materials for their own use only. Vandalism includes uploading, downloading, or creating computerviruses and/or any malicious attempt to harm or destroy district equipment or materials or the data of any other user.Electronic files and databases are included in the definition of school property.The principal or designee shall make all decisions regarding whether or not a student has violated Board policy or thedistrict's Acceptable Use Agreement. The decision of the principal or designee shall be final. Inappropriate use of theDistrict’s system may result in cancellation of the student's user privileges, disciplinary action, and/or legal action inaccordance with law and Board policy.Education Code 48980, 51870.5 et seq.; Penal Code 313 & 632; and Board policy 400.43Uniform Complaint ProceduresFor Parents and/or Guardians, Pupils, Employees, Advisory Committees,Private School Officials, and Other Interested PartiesThe Governing Board recognizes that the district is responsible for complying with applicable state and federal lawsand regulations governing educational programs.The district shall follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discriminationbased on age, perceived or actual sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, nationalorigin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability in any program or activity that receives or benefits from statefinancial assistance. Uniform complaint procedures shall also be used when addressing complaints alleging failure tocomply with state and/or federal laws in consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, vocationaleducation, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs, and special education programs.(cf. BP 300.27 - Nondiscrimination) (cf. BP 300.31 - School-Based Program Coordination) (cf. BP 300.13 - ComplaintsAgainst District Employees) (cf. BP 400.38 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials) (cf. BP 1000.3 - Free andReduced Price Meals) (cf. BP 603.7 - Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Procedures) (cf. BP 400.47 - Child Care andDevelopment) (cf. BP 606.9 - Individualized Education Program) (cf. BP 400.46 - Title I Programs)The Board encourages the early, informal resolution of complaints at the site level whenever possible.The Board acknowledges and respects student and employee rights to privacy. Discrimination complaints shall beinvestigated in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the parties and the facts. This includes keeping the identityof the complainant confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the investigation or proceedings, asdetermined by the Superintendent or designee on a case-by-case basis.(cf. BP 300.49 - Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information) (cf. BP 605.7 - Pupil Records)(cf. BP 100.51 - Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information)The Board prohibits retaliation in any form for the participation in complaint procedures, including but not limited tothe filing of a complaint or the reporting of instances of discrimination. Such participation shall not in any way affectthe status, grades, or work assignments of the complainant.The Board recognizes that a neutral mediator can often suggest a compromise that is agreeable to all parties in adispute. In accordance with uniform complaint procedures, whenever all parties to a complaint agree to try resolvingtheir problem through mediation, the Superintendent or designee shall initiate mediation. The Superintendent ordesignee shall ensure that mediation results are consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.The Board intends for the Superintendent or designee to receive, investigate, and resolve complaints to ensure districtcompliance with law, board policy, and administrative regulations. The Board does not intend to hear cases where thecomplainant is dissatisfied with the district’s decision. The Superintendent or designee's decision shall be consideredfinal. However, the Board may decide to hear an appeal if the complainant provides sufficient information to establish31

Rights and Responsibilitiesa factual base the complaint was not resolved within the parameters of law, policy, or procedures. A written agreementwith the complainant to extend the legal timelines for processing complaints may be necessary should the Board decideto hear an appeal.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4631)Compliance OfficersThe Governing Board designates the following compliance officer(s) to receive and investigate complaints and toensure district compliance with law:Personnel Administrator1300 Baker StreetBakersfield, California 93305Telephone: (661) 631-4663The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that employees designated to investigate complaints are knowledgeableabout the laws and programs for which they are responsible. Such employees may have access to legal counsel asdetermined by the Superintendent or designee.NotificationsThe Superintendent or designee shall meet the notification requirements of Title 5, California Code of Regulations,Section 4622, including the annual dissemination of district complaint procedures and information about availableappeals, civil law remedies, and conditions under which a complaint may be taken directly to the CaliforniaDepartment of Education. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that complainants understand that they maypursue other remedies, including actions before civil courts or other public agencies.(cf. BP 300.56 - Parental Notifications)The superintendent or designee shall make available copies of the district’s uniform complaint procedures free ofcharge (Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4622).ProceduresThe following procedures shall be used to address all complaints which allege that the district has violated federal orstate laws or regulations governing educational programs. Compliance officers shall maintain a record of eachcomplaint and subsequent related actions, including all information required for compliance with Title 5, CaliforniaCode of Regulations, Section 4631 & 4633.All parties involved in allegations shall be notified when a complaint is filed, when a complaint meeting or hearing isscheduled, and when a decision or ruling is made.Filing of ComplaintAny individual, public agency, or organization may file a written complaint of alleged noncompliance by the district.Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination may be filed by a person who alleges that he/she personally sufferedunlawful discrimination or by a person who believes that an individual or any specific class of individuals has beensubjected to unlawful discrimination. The complaint must be initiated no later than six months from the date when thealleged discrimination occurred or when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the allegeddiscrimination.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4630)The complaint shall be presented to the compliance officer who shall maintain a log of complaints received, providingeach with a code number and a date stamp.If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as illiteracy or other disabilities, districtstaff shall help him/her to file the complaint.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4600)32

Rights and ResponsibilitiesMediationWithin three days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer may informally discuss with the complainant thepossibility of using mediation. If the complainant agrees to mediation, the compliance officer shall make allarrangements for this process.Before initiating the mediation of a discrimination complaint, the compliance officer shall ensure that all parties agreeto make the mediator a party to related confidential information.If the mediation process does not resolve the problem within the parameters of law, the compliance officer shallproceed with his/her investigation of the complaint.The use of mediation shall not extend the district's timelines for investigating and resolving the complaint unless thecomplainant agrees in writing to such an extension of time.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4631)Investigation of ComplaintThe compliance officer is encouraged to investigate within ten days of receiving the complaint or an unsuccessfulattempt to mediate the complaint. This communication or meeting shall provide an opportunity for the complainantand/or his/her representative to repeat the complaint orally.The complainant and/or his/her representative and the district's representatives shall also have an opportunity to presentinformation relevant to the complaint. Parties to the dispute may discuss the complaint and question each other or eachother's witnesses.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4631)ResponseWithin 60 calendar days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer shall prepare and send to the complainant awritten report of the district's investigation and decision, as described in Step #5 below.The Board does not intend to hear cases where the complainant does not agree with the compliance officer's decision.The Superintendent or designee's decision shall be considered final. However, the Board may decide to hear an appealif the complainant provides sufficient information to establish a factual base the complaint was not resolved within theparameters of law, policy, or procedure.If the Board hears the complaint, the compliance officer shall send the Board's decision to the complainant within 60days of the district's initially receiving the complaint or within the time period that has been specified in a writtenagreement with the complainant.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4631)If the Board decides not to hear the complaint, the compliance officer's decision shall be final.Final Written DecisionThe report of the district's decision shall be in writing and sent to the complainant.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4631)The report of the district's decision shall be written in English and in the language of the complainant wheneverfeasible or required by law. If it is not feasible to write this report in the complainant's primary language, the districtshall arrange a meeting at which a community member will interpret it for the complainant.This report shall include:1. The findings and disposition of the complaint, including corrective actions, if any.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4631)33

Rights and Responsibilities2. The rationale for the above disposition.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4631)3. Notice of the complainant's right to appeal the decision within 15 days to the California Department of Education,and procedures to be followed for initiating such an appeal.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4631).4. For discrimination complaints, notice that the complainant must wait until 60 days have elapsed from the filing ofan appeal with the California Department of Education before pursuing civil law remedies.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4631 and Education Code Section 262.3).5. A detailed statement of all specific issues that were brought up during the investigation and the extent to whichthese issues were resolved. If an employee is disciplined as a result of the complaint, this report shall simply statethat effective action was taken and that the employee was informed of district expectations. The report shall notgive any further information as to the nature of the disciplinary action.Appeals to the California Department of EducationIf the complainant does not agree with the district's decision, s/he may appeal in writing to the California Departmentof Education within 15 days of receiving the district's decision. For good cause, the Superintendent of PublicInstruction may grant an extension for filing appeals (Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4632).When appealing to the California Department of Education, the complainant must specify the reason(s) for appealingthe district's decision and must include a copy of the locally filed complaint and the district's decision.(Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4632)The California Department of Education may directly intervene in the complaint without waiting for action by thedistrict when one of the conditions listed in Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4650 exists. In addition,the California Department of Education may also intervene in those cases where the district has not taken action within60 calendar days of the date the complaint was filed with the district.Civil Law RemediesA complainant may pursue available civil law remedies outside of the district's complaint procedures. Complainantsmay seek assistance from mediation centers or public/private interest attorneys. Civil law remedies that may beimposed by a court include, but are not limited to, injunctions and restraining orders. For discrimination complaints,however, a complainant must wait until 60 days have elapsed from the filing of an appeal with the CaliforniaDepartment of Education before pursuing civil law remedies. The moratorium does not apply to injunctive relief and isapplicable only if the district has appropriately, and in a timely manner, apprised the complainant of his/her right to filea complaint in accordance with Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4622.Williams Uniform Complaint ProceduresFor Parents and/or Guardians, Pupils, Employees, Advisory Committees,Private School Officials, and Other Interested PartiesAdministrative RegulationTypes of ComplaintsThe district shall use the following procedures to investigate and resolve complaints when the complainant alleges thatany of the following has occurred (Education Code 35186; Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4681, 4682,4683):1. Instructional materialsa. A student, including an English learner, does not have standards-aligned textbooks or instructionalmaterials or state- or district-adopted textbooks or other required instructional materials to use in class.34

. A student does not have access to instructional materials to use at home or after school.c. Textbooks or instructional materials are in poor or unusable condition, have missing pages, or areunreadable due to damage.(cf. BP 400.3 - Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials)2. Teacher vacancy or misassignmenta. A semester begins and a certificated teacher is not assigned to teach the class.Rights and ResponsibilitiesVacancy means a position to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at thebeginning of the year for an entire year or, if the position is for a one-semester course, a position to whicha single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of a semester for anentire semester (Education Code 33126; Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4600).b. A teacher who lacks credentials or training to teach English learners is assigned to teach a class with morethan 20 percent English-learner students in the class.(cf. BP 400.28 – Services to Non-English and Limited-English Speaking Students)c. A teacher is assigned to teach a class for which the teacher lacks subject matter competency.Misassignment means the placement of a certificated employee in a teaching or services position forwhich the employee does not hold a legally recognized certificate or credential or the placement of acertificated employee in a teaching or services position that the employee is not otherwise authorized bystatute to hold. (Education Code 35186; Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4600)(cf. BP 500.3 - Certification)(cf. BP 500.8 - Assignments)3. Facilitiesa. A condition poses an emergency or urgent threat to the health or safety of students or staff.Emergency or urgent threat means structures or systems that are in a condition that poses a threat to thehealth and safety of students or staff while at school, including but not limited to gas leaks;nonfunctioning heating, ventilation, fire sprinklers, or air-conditioning systems; electrical power failure;major sewer stoppage; major pest or vermin infestation; broken windows or exterior doors or gates thatwill not lock and that pose a security risk; abatement of hazardous materials previously undiscovered thatpose an immediate threat to students or staff; or structural damage creating a hazardous or uninhabitablecondition (Education Code 17592.72).Filing of ComplaintA complaint alleging any condition(s) specified above shall be filed with the principal or designee. The principal ordesignee shall forward a complaint about problems beyond his/her authority to the Superintendent or designee within10 working days (Education Code 35186; Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4680).The principal or designee shall make all reasonable efforts to investigate any problem within his/her authority. He/she shall remedy a valid complaint within a reasonable time period not to exceed 30 working days from the date thecomplaint was received (Education Code 35186; Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4685).35

Rights and ResponsibilitiesComplaints may be filed anonymously. If the complainant has indicated on the complaint form that he/she wouldlike a response to his/her complaint, the principal or designee shall report the resolution of the complaint to him/herwithin 45 working days of the initial filing of the complaint. At the same time, the principal or designee shall reportthe same information to the Superintendent or designee (Education Code 35186; Title 5, California Code ofRegulations, Section 4680, 4685).If a complainant is not satisfied with the resolution of the complaint, he/she may describe the complaint to theGoverning Board at a regularly scheduled hearing (Education Code 36186).For complaints concerning a facility condition that poses an emergency or urgent threat to the health or safety ofstudents as described in item #3a above, a complainant who is not satisfied with the resolution proffered by theprincipal, Superintendent, or designee may file an appeal to the Superintendent of Public Instruction (Education Code35186; Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4687).Complaints and written responses shall be public records (Education Code 35186; Title 5, California Code ofRegulations, Section 4686).(cf. BP 300.12 - Access to District Records)ReportsThe Superintendent or designee shall report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all complaints on aquarterly basis to the Board and the County Superintendent of Schools. The report shall include the number ofcomplaints by general subject area with the number of resolved and unresolved complaints. These summaries shallbe publicly reported on a quarterly basis at a regularly scheduled Board meeting (Education Code 35186; Title 5,California Code of Regulations, Section 4686).Forms and NoticesThe Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district’s complaint form contains a space to indicate whetherthe complainant desires a response to his/her complaint and specifies the location for filing a complaint. Acomplainant may add as much text to explain the complaint as he/she wishes (Education Code 35186).The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that a notice is posted in each classroom of each school, containing thecomponents specified in Education Code 35186 (Education Code 35186).Legal Reference:EDUCATION CODE1240 County superintendent of schools, duties17592.72 Urgent or emergency repairs, School Facility Emergency Repair Account33126 School Accountability Report Card35186 Alternative uniform complaint procedure60119 Hearing on sufficiency of instructional materialsCODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 54600-4671 Uniform complaint proceduresOther References:California Department of Education, Williams case: http://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/ce/wc/index.aspAdopted March 22, 200536

Rights and ResponsibilitiesComplaints Concerning District EmployeesFor Parents and/or Guardians, Pupils, Employees, Advisory Committees,Private School Officials, and Other Interested PartiesThe Governing Board accepts responsibility for providing a means by which the public can hold employeesaccountable for their actions. The Board desires that complaints be resolved expeditiously without disrupting theeducational process.The Superintendent or designee shall develop regulations which permit the public to submit complaints againstdistrict employees in an appropriate way. These regulations shall protect the rights of involved parties. The Boardmay serve as an appeals body if the complaint is not resolved.(cf. BP 400.38 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Material) (cf. BP 605.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures)(cf. BP 400.33 - Classroom Interruptions) (cf. BP 300.45 - Disruptions of District Service)Complaints against district personnel shall be investigated according to the procedures designated in theaccompanying administrative regulation.It is the Board's desire and expectation that all parties will make every effort to resolve complaints informally beforeresorting to formal complaint procedures.The Board prohibits retaliation against complainants. The Superintendent or designee at his/her discretion may keepa complainant's identity confidential, except to the extent necessary to investigate the complaint. The district will notinvestigate anonymous complaints unless it so desires.Complaints for which a specific method of review is provided by statute, policies or regulations of the Board orwhich are arguably covered by a current collective bargaining agreement are not subject to this procedure. Thispolicy also does not apply to complaints involving accusations of child abuse, sexual harassment, or compliance withstate and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs.The Superintendent or designee shall determine whether a complaint should be considered a complaint against thedistrict and/or the individual, and whether it should be resolved by the district's process for complaints concerningemployees and/or other district procedures, or both.(cf. BP 400.38 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Material) (cf. BP 605.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures)To promote prompt and fair resolution of the complaint, the following procedures shall govern the resolution ofcomplaints against district employees:1. Every effort should be made to resolve a complaint at the earliest possible stage. Whenever possible thecomplainant should communicate directly to the employee in order to resolve the concern.2. If a complainant is unable or unwilling to resolve the complaint directly with the employee, he/she may submitan oral or written complaint to the employee's immediate supervisor or the principal. “Unable” and “unwilling”includes, but is not limited to: (a) the complainant reports experiencing considerable psychosocial stress wheninteracting directly with the employee or (b) the employee can not be made reasonably accessible to resolve thecomplaint directly. All complaints related to district personnel other than administrators shall be submitted inwriting to the principal or immediate supervisor. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due tosuch conditions as illiteracy or other disabilities, district staff shall help him/her by writing down thecomplainant’s concerns (Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4600). Complaints related to aprincipal or central office administrator shall be initially filed in writing with the Superintendent or designee.Complaints related to the Superintendent shall be initially filed with the Board.3. When a written complaint is received, the employee shall be notified as soon as reasonably possible or inaccordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.37

Rights and Responsibilities4. A written complaint shall include:a. The full name of each employee involved,b. A brief but specific summary of the complaint and the facts surrounding it, andc. A specific description of any prior attempt to discuss the complaint with the employee and the failure to resolvethe matter.5. Staff responsible for investigating complaints shall attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of theparties involved within sixty (60) days.6. Both the complainant and the employee against whom the complaint was made may appeal a decision by theprincipal or immediate supervisor to the Superintendent or designee, who shall attempt to resolve the complaint tothe satisfaction of the person(s) involved within sixty (60) days. Parties should consider and accept theSuperintendent's decision as final. However, the complainant, the employee, or the Superintendent or designee mayask to address the Board regarding the complaint.7. Before any Board consideration of a complaint, the Superintendent or designee shall submit to the Board a writtenreport concerning the complaint, including but not necessarily limited to the following:a. The name of each employee involvedb. A brief but specific summary of the complaint and the facts surrounding it, sufficient to inform the Board andthe parties as to the precise nature of the complaint and to allow the employee(s) to prepare a responsec. A copy of the signed original complaint.d. A summary of the action taken by the Superintendent or designee, together with his/her specific finding that theproblem has not been resolved and the reasons.8. The Board may uphold the Superintendent's decision without hearing the complaint. All parties to a complaint maybe asked to attend a Board meeting in order to clarify the issue and present all available evidence.9. A closed session may be held to hear the complaints in accordance with law.(cf. BP 100.52 - Closed Session Purposes and Agendas) (cf. BP 100.47- Meeting Conduct)10. Any decision of the Board shall be final.Any complaint of suspected child abuse or neglect alleged against a district employee shall be reported to theappropriate local agencies in accordance with law, Board policy, and administrative regulation.(cf. BP 603.7 - Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Procedures)Grievance Procedure for Discrimination/Disability-Related ComplaintsA grievance procedure for discrimination/disability-related complaints is described in this guide, i.e. ComplaintProcedures. Debbie Wood, Director of School Health & Neighborhood Support Programs, 1001 10 th Street,Bakersfield, CA 93304, (661) 631-5895, is the District’s Section 504 Coordinator. Linda Goodspeed, Director ofCertificated Personnel Services, 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) 631-4856, is the District’s Title IXCoordinator. Mike Taylor, Director of Maintenance & Operations, 1501 Felix Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93307, (661)631-5887, is the District’s ADA Coordinator. If you have any inquiries, please address the individuals listed.Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (PL 101-336), Cal Civil Code Section 51-54, Education Code 48207, 48208,56000-56041, California Government Code 4450; 12940, 19700, 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973.38

Rights and ResponsibilitiesSchool Attendance of Suspended Student’s Parent or GuardianWhen a student is suspended from a class because he/she committed an obscene act, engaged in habitual profanity orvulgarity, disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied valid staff authority, the teacher may request theparent or legal guardian of a student to attend a portion of the school day in his or her classroom. Parental attendancemay be required on the day the student returns to class or within one week thereafter. Required parent attendanceapplies only to a parent/guardian who lives with the student.A written notice that the parent/guardian's attendance is required pursuant to law will be provided (Education Code48900.1) This notice will also inform the parent/guardian when his or her presence is expected, procedures to arrangean alternate date and ask the parent/guardian to meet with the principal or designee after the classroom visit and beforeleaving school.Exemptions from the parental compliance requirement may be provided for reasons such as serious illness/injury/disability, absence from town or inability to get release time from work.Education Code 48900.1 and Board Policy 601.3Cooperating with Law Enforcement Concerning a Registered Sex OffenderIn order to protect pupils while they are attending school or a school-related activity, the District respondsappropriately when a law enforcement agency provides a notice about registered sex offenders who may reside or workwithin district boundaries. However, it is acknowledged that the sole responsibility for assessing the relative dangersof sex offenders and for protecting the public against sex offenders lies with law enforcement and not the District.Local law enforcement agencies will: (1) determine whether further disclosure of information will enhance publicsafety and (2) identify the appropriate scope of the disclosure. The District will receive and communicate informationabout registered sex offenders residing within district boundaries to the extent authorized by law.Law enforcement agencies have the legal authority to establish a disclosure plan when they determine a danger existsfrom a registered sex offender. Although the school district does not change or add to law enforcement’s disclosureplan, a parent or interested person can access information about registered sex offenders directly from law enforcement.California’s registered sex offender database is located on the California Office of the Attorney General’s website athttp://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/. This site provides a parent access to information on persons required to register inCalifornia as sex offenders. This database may be searched by a sex offender’s specific name, ZIP Code and city/county listings may be obtained. A detailed personal profile information on each registrant may be obtained, and a mapapplication to search a neighborhood or anywhere throughout the State is available to determine the specific location ofany of those registrants on whom the law allows a home address to be displayed. The Attorney General’s site also haslinks to information on: (1) How to Protect Yourself and Your Family, (2) Facts about sex offenders, (3) Frequentlyasked questions, and (4) Sex offender registration and exclusion information.A person who is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Penal Code 290 shall not serve as a volunteer in thedistrict, including school sites, in any capacity.United States Code Title 42, 14071 Jacob Watterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent OffenderRegistration Program Act; California Penal Code 290, 290.4, 415.5, 626.8; California Education Code Section 35021;and Bakersfield City School District Board Policy 300.43 & 604.11Offer of a School Transfer: Victim of a Violent CrimeAlthough very rare, a student may change schools if he/she were harmed as the result of a “violent criminal offense”while on his or her school campus. A school shall offer a transfer to a student “victim” of a violent crime whichoccurred while the student was on the grounds of his or her school. Violent crimes, as defined by law, include thefollowing offenses: (a) assault or battery upon any school employee; (b) brandishing a knife; (c) causing seriousphysical injury to another person; (d) hate violence; (e) possessing, selling, or furnishing a firearm; (f) possession of an39

Rights and Responsibilitiesexplosive; (g) robbery or extortion; (h) sale of a controlled substance; and (i) sexual assault or sexual battery.Transportation is not provided to transfer students under these provisions. The offer to transfer will be made by theschool to the parent/legal guardian of the victim within fourteen (14) days after the incident. The parent/legal guardianmay choose to stay at the home school or choose to transfer to another school in the District with room available.Reference: Title 20 United States Code Section 6316Behavioral, Mental or Emotional Evaluation of a StudentThe Superintendent or designee shall obtain informed written parental consent before testing any student for abehavioral, mental or emotional evaluation. A general consent, including medical consent used to approve admissionto or involvement in a special education or remedial program or regular school activity, shall not constitute writtenconsent for these purposes.Education Codes 49091.10, 49091.12, 49091.14, 49091.18, 51101; Board Policy 300.48Parent InvolvementThe Governing Board (“Board of Education”) recognizes that parents/guardians are their children's first and mostinfluential teachers and that continued parental involvement in the education of children contributes greatly to studentachievement and a positive school environment. The Governing Board expects strong parental involvement to improvestudent achievement and school performance.To ensure that parents/guardians of students participating in Title I programs are provided with opportunities to beinvolved in their children's education, the Superintendent or designee:1. Shall involve parents/guardians of participating students in the joint development of the Title I local educationalagency (LEA) plan pursuant to Title 20 United States Code Section 6312 and the process of school review andimprovement pursuant to Title 20 United States Code Section 6316 (Title 20 Title 20 United States Code, Section6318).2. Shall provide coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist Title I schools in planning andimplementing effective parent involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and schoolperformance (Title 20 United States Code Section 6318).3. Shall build the capacity of schools and parents/guardians for strong parent involvement (Title 20 United States CodeSection 6318).4. Shall coordinate and integrate Title I parent involvement strategies with the pre-kindergarten program and otherdistrict programs (Title 20 United States Code Section 6318).5. Shall conduct, with involvement of parents/guardians, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of theparent involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the schools served by Title I (Title 20 United StatesCode Section 6318).6. Shall involve parents/guardians in the activities of schools served by Title I (Title 20 United States Code Section6318).School-Level Policies for Title I SchoolsAt each school receiving Title I funds, a written school-level policy on parent involvement shall be developed jointly withand agreed upon by parents/guardians of participating students. Such school-level policy shall describe the means bywhich the school will (Title 20 United States Code Section 6318):1. Convene an annual meeting, at a convenient time, to which all parents/guardians of participating students shall beinvited and encouraged to attend, in order to inform parents/guardians of their school’s participation in Title I andto explain Title I requirements and the right of parents/guardians to be involved;40

2. Offer a flexible number of meetings, such as meetings in the morning or evening, for which related transportation,child care, and/or home visits may be provided as such services relate to parent involvement;3. Involve parents/guardians in an organized, ongoing, and timely way in the planning, review, and improvement ofTitle I programs, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school's parent involvement policy and, ifapplicable, the joint development of the plan for school wide and targeted assistance programs pursuant to Title 20United States Code Section 6314.4. Provide the parents/guardians of participating students timely information about Title I programs and a descriptionand explanation of the school’s curriculum, forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, andthe proficiency levels students are expected to meet.5. If the school wide program plan is not satisfactory to the parents/guardians of participating students, submit anyparent/guardian comments when the school makes the plan available to the district.6. Jointly develop with the parents/guardians of participating students a school-parent compact that outlines howparents/guardians, the entire school staff, and students will share responsibility for improved student academicachievement and the means by which the school and parents/guardians will build a partnership to help studentsachieve state standards.7. Build the capacity of the school and parents/guardians for strong parent involvement by implementing the activitiesdescribed above.8. To the extent practicable, provide full opportunities for the participation of parents/guardians with limited Englishproficiency, parents/guardians with disabilities, and parents/guardians of migratory children, including providinginformation and school reports required under Title 20 United States Code Section 6311(h), in a format andlanguage such parents understand.Each school may amend the school-level parent involvement policy to meet the above requirements (Title 20 UnitedStates Code Section 6318).Each school’s parent involvement policy shall be made available to the local community and distributed to parents/guardians of participating students in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided ina language the parents/guardians can understand (Title 20 United States Code Section 6318).Education Code 51101; Board Policy 400.36, 400.46, 300.55Rights and ResponsibilitiesNon-Title I SchoolsThe Superintendent or designee shall develop and implement strategies applicable to each school that does not receivefederal Title I funds to encourage the involvement and support of parents/guardians in the education of their children.Non-Title I schools shall at minimum engage parents/guardians positively in their children's education by helping themdevelop skills to use at home that support their children's academic efforts at school and their children's development asresponsible members of society.Please call the Parent Involvement Program at 631-4763 for additional information about parent involvement.School Accountability Report Card (SARC)The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) was established by Proposition 98, an initiative passed by Californiavoters. The report card provides a variety of data to allow the public to evaluate and compare schools as specified.The SARC is available online at www.bcsd.com or the school office can provide a copy. Data definitions for SARConline are at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa.Education Codes 35256, 35258, 33126; Board Policy 300.5141

Rights and ResponsibilitiesSchool Lunch ProgramThe BCSD participates in the National School Lunch and National School Breakfast Programs. Applications to qualifyfor free or reduced meals are available at all school cafeterias and the Food Service Department at the EducationCenter, 1300 Baker Street. Applications are mailed to home address two weeks before school starts. You will beprovided with confirmation on your child’s eligibility for this program once an application has been processed.Education Codes 49510, 49520Breakfast — Elementary and Jr. High/Middle $0.55Lunch — Elementary $1.30 - Jr. High/Middle $1.35Curriculum MaterialsIn a reasonable timeframe, a parent or guardian has a right to inspect all curricular materials of the class(es) in whichtheir child is enrolled to include primary supplemental instructional materials and assessments, textbooks, teachersmanuals, films, tapes, and software. All recommended instructional materials will be made available for publicinspection at the district office.Education Code Section 49091.10Parent Right to Request Teacher/Paraprofessional Qualification InformationPresident George W. Bush signed into law the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” (NCLB). This law supports theschool district’s efforts to provide our parents and children with the best education possible. The law does four things.First, it calls for greater accountability for student achievement results. Second, it mandates the use of instructionalmethods that result in increased achievement. Third, it allows the flexibility to use federal dollars where they areneeded the most. Finally, it provides parents a greater role in the education of their children.As part of our efforts to respond to the new No Child Left Behind Act, we want to inform you that parents may ask forthe following information about their child’s teacher.1. Whether your child’s teacher has met state qualification and licensing standards for the grade levels and subjectareas that they teach.2. Whether your child’s teacher serves under an emergency or other provisional authorization.3. The teacher’s college major; the types of college or graduate degree(s) they hold.4. Whether your child is provided services by a paraprofessional and, if so, that person’s qualifications.This information is available to parents by completing a request form in the school office. The school will forwardyour request to the Personnel Services Department, which will result in a prompt reply.Paraprofessional QualificationsParaprofessionals working in programs supported by Title I funds must have: Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; OR Obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; OR Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment,knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writingreadiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.If you have questions regarding the qualifications of the paraprofessional serving your child, please see your schoolprincipal.42

Rights and ResponsibilitiesStudent RightsStudents have the right to:1. A meaningful education that will be of value to them for the rest of their lives.2. The maintenance of high educational standards. The maximum potential of the student must be developed.3. A meaningful curriculum.4. Physical safety and protection of personal property.5. Safe buildings, sanitary facilities and peaceful campuses.6. Access to teachers, counselors, administrators and anyone else connected with the school.7. Free election of their peers in the student government and the right to seek and hold office.8. Participation in the development of rules and regulations to which they are subject and the right to be notified ofsuch rules and regulations.9. Be involved in school activities if they so desire without being subject to discrimination on the basis of nationalorigin, ethnic group, ancestry, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, race, disability,religion, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.10. Not be penalized in any way by the school administration for the beliefs they hold provided they do notviolate the rights of others.11. Respect from students and adults which would exclude their being subjected to corporal punishment or anyother cruel and unusual punishments, especially those that are demeaning, derogatory, diminish their selfesteemor exclude them from their peers.12. Privately present their own side of the story when accused of wrongdoing.13. Students’ person or school property being searched by the Principal or designee when there is reason tosuspect student possession of illegally obtained items. These may include illegal substances, drugparaphernalia, weapons or other objects or substances which may be injurious to the student or others.14. Exercise their constitutionally protected rights of free speech and assembly on their own campus as long as they donot interfere with the operation of the regular school program. However, students must refrain from anydistribution or display of materials that are obscene according to the current legal definitions, libelous, slanderous orthat advocate the commission of unlawful acts. California law states the rights of students to:a. wear political buttons, armbands or any other badges of symbolic expression.b. use bulletin boards designated by the Principal.c. distribute political leaflets, newspapers or other printed materials. The time of such distribution may belimited to before and after school, during lunch or other free periods to prevent interference with classroomactivities.d. form political and social organizations.e. determine their own appearances if that appearance: (1) is not disruptive to the learning process, (2) does notthreaten the health or safety of others, (3) does not prohibit full participation in the program, (4) does notindicate gang association (5) does not relay drug-related messages or (6) does not encourage prejudice againstothers on the grounds of national origin, ethnic group, ancestry, race, color, religion, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital or parental status, disability, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.43

Rights and ResponsibilitiesStudent Responsibilities1. It is the student’s responsibility: to be prompt to school and to class. not to be absent from school without parent’s knowledge and consent. not to leave a classroom without teacher’s permission. not to leave campus without school permission.2. It is the student’s responsibility: to be prepared for class with appropriate materials. to participate in class activities. to follow classroom procedures. to complete assignments including assigned homework. to meet proficiency standards. to progress toward promotion and/or graduation requirements.3. It is the student’s responsibility: to demonstrate cooperation and responsible behavior in the classroom and at school activities. to show respect for staff members, teachers, adult supervisors, classified employees, guest speakers, substituteteachers and other students. to learn and carry out the rules and regulations prescribed in the school handbook. to use proper mannerisms and channels of communication to resolve conflicts. to respect the property of others. to be honest. to use acceptable language. to show concern for the welfare of the school and student body. to have pride in one’s work and the work of others. to have respect for the differences of others. not to use rudeness, defiance or disrespectful words or gestures.4. It is the student’s responsibility: to keep the campus clean and free from litter. to keep the restrooms clean. to keep the walls of your campus free from writing, carvings or slogans. to keep all equipment, desks and books free from being defaced or damaged. to keep loiterers away by reporting them to the proper authorities. to use school property only when permission is granted. to follow check-out procedures for school equipment. to safeguard and use school equipment properly. to return school equipment promptly and in good condition.5. It is the student’s responsibility: to take home all information sheets and printed material. to return to school all requested forms. to ask visitors to report to the school office. to dress and groom appropriately. not to give false identification nor practice forgery. not to violate rules and regulations prescribed in the student handbook.Education Code 35183, 35294.1, 48907, Americans with Disabilities Act Of 1990 (PL 101-336), Constitution of theState of California, Declaration of Rights44

Interview and/or Arrest of Student at SchoolRights and ResponsibilitiesParent notification by the school is not required when certain authorized agency personnel (law enforcement officers,Children Protective Service workers, Probation Department officers, etc.,) enter the school campus to interview astudent. The school will notify the parent, guardian or relative when the custody of a student is released to a peaceofficer or social worker unless that person supplies a legally acceptable reason and directs the school to not make contact.Education Code 48906; Welfare and Institutions Code 308Student SearchBy law, the school principal or designee may search students or their belongings if there is reasonable suspicion thestudent may have, or is, violating the law or district rules. School officials also have the legal authority to confiscate,and shall take from the personal possession of any student, any dangerous object, including weapons, and anysubstance or item prohibited by law or school rules. A student’s desk and other district property is subject to randomsearch. Video surveillance systems (cameras) are among the security measures in use on most school sites (see sectionentitled Video Surveillance in District Schools and Facilities).Furthermore, schools in the district are authorized to use reasonable means to keep contraband out of the schools and toease any fears of students and staff. Technology may be used, as permitted by law, to support the school’s safety goals.Note: BREAK THE CODE OF SILENCE - Anyone having knowledge of any dangerous object or other potentiallyharmful situation on any district campus or school activity is strongly encouraged to immediately call the principal.Attacks are usually planned in advance. Information of concern includes, but is not limited to: threateningcommunications, behavior that indicates an attach is being planned, and attempts to acquire weapons. Everyone has animportant role to help identify risk of an attack.Education Code 49050-49051New Jersey v. T.L.O., (1985) 469 US 325Board policy 601.1175 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 155 (1992)Custody IssuesChild custody disputes are addressed by the courts. The school has no legal authority to refuse a biological parent/legalguardian (“Parent”) reasonable access to his/her child and/or student records without a valid court order. If a completedor pending legal action curtails the noncustodial Parent’s rights, the Parent with custody provides a copy of the courtorder to the school. When one Parent receives sole physical custody, both Parents can visit the school, but only a Parentwith sole physical custody has the right to remove the child from school property. The school will not be used to extendor change a court-established visitation schedule. A legally sufficient reason will be the only cause for exception tothese rules.Parents are asked to not involve school sites in disputes regarding divorce and custody matters. Please be aware thatlaw enforcement will be contacted for conduct that disrupts the educational process and for a violation of court orders.Board Policy 300.5245

CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINEThe responsibility for fostering desirable standards of conduct in the Bakersfield City School District is shared by theBoard of Education, parents and students. The Board has adopted uniform policies and procedures for student conductand discipline with the goal of promoting a school atmosphere conducive to learning and to the safety and welfare ofstudents and staff. In addition to complying with the District policies and procedures, each school has the option todevelop a supplementary set of rules consistent with the District’s conduct rules. Together, these rules make up the“student discipline code.”The student discipline code applies to all students attending school in the Bakersfield City School District including thefollowing circumstances: (1) while on any school grounds; (2) while going to or coming from any school; (3) duringthe lunch period, whether on or off the school campus; and (4) during, going to, or coming from a school-sponsoredactivity.The student discipline code also applies to: (1) all school-related trips and excursions approved according to governingboard standards; and (2) optional District educational programs such as: (a) ) summer school; (b) after-schoolprograms and (c) pre-kindergarten or preschool programs. At the principal’s discretion, a student with documenteddiscipline problems not requiring expulsion may be removed from the remainder of an optional educational program.Before a removal occurs, the parent will receive a written notice and an opportunity to be heard in front of the principalor principal’s designee.A student may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion if that student uses medication in amanner other than prescribed by written statements from both the student's authorized health care provider and theparent/legal guardian.These procedures were developed to establish a uniform discipline code for the district; it is expected that this codewould be followed and consistently enforced in the same manner throughout the Bakersfield City School District. Inthe application of this code, all staff members are to assure due process for students and are to consider the followingfactors and alternatives prior to suspension:1. Age, health and maturation of the student2. Teacher/student conference3. Parent/teacher conference4. Counselor/student conference (if available)5. Parent/counselor conference6. Administrator/student conference7. Administrator/parent conference8. Referral for psychological assistance and counseling9. In-school denial of privileges10. Restitution11. Community service12. Detention after school13. Referral to appropriate agency14. Referral for education/psychological evaluation15. Conduct a Team for Student Success (T.S.S.) meeting16. Referral to anger management program17. Education on civility, respect, tolerance, diversity, aggression replacement, and/or conflict resolution46

Conduct and DisciplineStudent Discipline CodesDisruptive Behavior A Cutting class Loitering Littering Gambling Disrespect to other students Disrespect to staff members Unauthorized attendance at school activitiesActions:Consider a full range of alternatives to suspension, consequences appropriate to the misconduct and most likely tohelp the student improve their behaviors and suspension.Disruptive Behavior B Behavior dangerous to students and staff Willfully defied the valid authority of school officials Disrupted school activities Fighting Committed an offensive act Committed an obscene act Engaged in habitual profanity and vulgarity Possessed or used tobacco or nicotine productsSequence of Actions:One referral Principal/teacher/student and/or parent conference0-3 day suspensionTwo referralsThree referralsFour referralsPrincipal/parent conference0-5 day suspension1-5 day suspension and referral to appropriate agency when applicable and principal/teacher/student/parent conference1-5 day suspension and referral to appropriate agency when applicableReferral to Administrative Hearing Panel with recommendation for expulsion if other meansof correction are exhausted or there is continuing danger to physical safety or it is warranteddue to severity of the misbehaviorDisruptive Behavior C Fire setting Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property Harassed/threatened/intimidated school district personnel or student(s) causing disorder and creating intimidating/hostile school setting (grades 4-8) Harassed/threatened/intimidated a student victim/witness in school disciplinary proceeding Knowingly received stolen school or private property Possessed an imitation firearm Unlawfully possessed, offered, arranged or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property Committed sexual harassment (grades 4-8) Hazing Caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause or participated in an act of hate violence (grades 4-8)47

Conduct and Discipline Aids or abets in the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury on another person (Suspension only unlesscourt makes a specific finding) Bullying directed toward a student or school personnel to include by means of an electronic act (grades 4-8)Sequence of ActionsOne referralPrincipal/teacher/student/parent conference1-5 day suspension with, when appropriate or as required:notice/referral to law enforcement and referral to appropriate agencyTwo referralsThree referrals2-5 day suspension with, when appropriate or as required:notice/referral to law enforcement and referral to appropriate agency3-5 day suspension with, when appropriate or as required:notice/referral to law enforcement (Juvenile Division) and referral to appropriate agencyReferral to Administrative Hearing Panel with recommendation for expulsion (total removalfrom school) if other means of correction are not feasible, or other means of correction havefailed to bring about proper conduct, or due to the nature of the violation, the presence of thestudent causes a continuing danger to physical safety of the student or others.Disruptive Behavior D Caused, attempted to cause or threatened to cause physical injury to another person Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense Caused serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense Made terrorist threats against school officials or school property or both Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold the prescription drug Soma Unlawfully offered, arranged or negotiated to sell and delivered a “look alike” represented as a controlledsubstance, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant Unlawfully possessed, took, administered or under the influence of any controlled substance Assault or battery on any school employee Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished any knife, explosive or other dangerous object Unlawfully possessed, sold, furnished, used or under the influence of an alcohol beverage or intoxicantSequence of Actions:One referral Principal/teacher/student/parent conferenceNotice/referral to law enforcement and referral to appropriate agency when applicable or asrequired:5 day suspensionUnless the principal or Superintendent finds that the expulsion is inappropriate, mandatoryreferral to Administrative Hearing Panel with recommendation for expulsion (total removalfrom school) if other means of correction are not feasible or other means of correction havefailed to bring about proper conduct or due to the nature of the violation, the presence of thestudent causes a continuing danger to physical safety of the student or others.Disruptive Behavior EA principal must immediately suspend and recommend a student for expulsion for the following acts committed atschool or at a school activity: Brandished a knife at another person Possessed, sold or otherwise furnished a firearm Unlawfully selling a controlled substance Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or committed a sexual battery Possessed an explosive as defined in federal law48

Sequence of Actions:One referral Principal/teacher/student/parent conferenceNotice/referral to law enforcement and referral to appropriate agency when applicable or asrequired:5 day suspensionMandatory referral to Administrative Hearing PanelEducation Code 35291, 35291.5, 48900, 48980, 48915, Board Policies 300.27, 601.1, 601.3, 601.4, 601.6, 601.7,601.11, 601.12, 601.13, 603.2, 606.6Suspended/Expelled Students Excluded from School and School EventsFor the period of time a student has been suspended or expelled, the student shall not willfully or knowingly enter theschool campus without written permission of the principal. Suspended and expelled students are excluded from allschool-related extracurricular activities during the period of suspension or expulsion.Community ServiceAs part of or instead of disciplinary action, the principal or principal’s designee may, at his/her discretion, require astudent to perform community service on school grounds, or with written permission of the student’s parent/guardianoff school grounds, during non-school hours. Such service may include, but is not limited to, community or schooloutdoor beautification, campus betterment, and teacher, peer or youth-assistance programs.Education Code 48900.6Waiver of an Administrative Hearing Concerning a Recommendation for ExpulsionCertain disruptive behaviors outlined in the discipline code result in a recommendation for a student’s expulsion.Expulsion is the total removal of a student from the regular, comprehensive school program. Students have the right toan administrative “hearing” if accused of serious misconduct and recommended for expulsion. During the hearing,witnesses for both sides present facts about the alleged misconduct before an administrative hearing panel. Theadministrative hearing panel then recommends an action, which may include expulsion, to the BCSD governing board.A parent or legal guardian may request a Student Services administrator to arrange for a waiver of the right to anexpulsion hearing unless the student misconduct requires a mandatory recommendation for expulsion or the principal orSupervisor of Student Services determines for cause, a waiver of the administrative hearing is inappropriate. For awaiver request to be accepted by the district, the parent and student must admit the student’s behavior occurred, thebehavior was a clear violation of the Education Code and school regulations, and parent/student must intentionallyrelinquish the rights to an administrative hearing. Completion of a waiver also requires acceptance of the conditions tobe set forth by a district administrative hearing officer. If your student has been recommended for expulsion and youwant to determine if a waiver of the pending expulsion hearing may be possible, call the Education Center and ask tospeak with a District Administrative Hearing Officer (Telephone No. 631-4639).Sexual Harassment - Of or By A StudentConduct and DisciplineCalifornia law and Board policy prohibits sexual harassment of students by other students, employees or other persons, atschool or at school-sponsored or school-related activities. Retaliatory behavior or action against persons who complain,testify, assist or otherwise participate in the complaint process is also prohibited. Students in grades 4-8 may besuspended or expelled from school for engaging in unlawful sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includesunwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual naturewhich negatively impacts a student’s academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environmentin the school. Sexual harassment may also involve conduct, whether blatant or subtle, that discriminates against a personsolely because of that person’s gender.A student shall promptly report to the principal of the school he/she attends incidents thought to be sexual harassment. Ifthe principal determines unlawful sexual harassment has been committed, disciplinary action will be taken. If asituation involving sexual harassment is not promptly investigated and remedied by the principal or designee, a complaintof harassment may be filed in accordance with the District’s uniform complaint procedures. A copy of the49

Conduct and DisciplineBoard policy entitled “Sexual Harassment Of Or By Students” is reproduced below. Additional information isavailable from the Student Services department or the school principal.Education Codes 200-240, 212.5; 212.6, 48900.2, 48915Franklin vs. Gwinnet County Schools (1992) 112 S. Ct. 1028Accardi vs. Superior Court of the State of California (1993) 17 Cal.App. 4th 341SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF OR BY STUDENTSPolicy of the Board of Education #601.6The Governing Board is committed to maintaining an educational environment that is free of harassment. The Boardprohibits sexual harassment of students by other students, employees or other persons, at school or at school-sponsoredor school-related activities. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against persons who complain,testify, assist or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and the administrativeregulation. Students must (a) demonstrate respect for each other, (b) refrain from coercion or force to obtaincompliance from others, and (c) not discriminate on the basis of gender.The Superintendent or designee intends for all district students to receive age-appropriate instruction and informationon sexual harassment. Such instruction and information shall include:1. What acts and behavior constitute sexual harassment, including the fact that sexual harassment could occurbetween people of the same gender.2. A clear message that students do not have to endure sexual harassment.3. Encouragement to report observed instances of sexual harassment, even where the victim of the harassment hasnot complained.4. Information about the person(s) to whom a report of sexual harassment should be made.(cf Board Policy 300.27-Nondiscrimination)District staff shall actively discourage sexual harassment by (a) helping students discriminate between appropriate andinappropriate behavior, (b) establishing procedures for the reporting of sexual harassment complaints, (c) conductingprompt investigations of complaints involving sexual harassment, (d) dispensing appropriate disciplinary action forsexual harassment violations, and (e) disseminating to students, staff, and parents the district’s policy and proceduresregarding sexual harassment.Complaint ProcessAny student who feels that he/she is being or has been subjected to sexual harassment shall immediately contact his/herteacher or any other employee. A school employee to whom a complaint is made shall, within 24 hours of receivingthe complaint, shall report it to the principal or designee.Any school employee who observes any incident of sexual harassment involving a student shall report this observationto the principal or designee, whether or not the victim files a complaint.In any case of sexual harassment involving the principal or any other district employee to whom the complaint wouldordinarily by made, the employee who receives the student’s report or who observes the incident shall report to thenondiscrimination coordinator or the Superintendent or designee.(cf. Board Policy 500.38—Sexual Harassment)(cf. Board Policy 603.7—Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Procedures)(cf. Board Policy 300.27—Nondiscrimination)The principal or designee to whom a complaint of sexual harassment is reported shall immediately investigate thecomplaint in accordance with administrative regulation. Where the principal or designee finds that sexual harassmentoccurred, he/she shall take prompt, appropriate action to end the harassment and address its effects on the victim. Theprincipal or designee shall also advise the victim of any other remedies that may be available. The principal ordesignee shall make a report available upon request of the Superintendent or designee and refer the matter to lawenforcement authorities, where required.(cf. Board Policy 300.13—Complaints Concerning District Employees)50

(a) Disciplinary MeasuresAny student who engages in sexual harassment of anyone at school or at a school-sponsored or school-relatedactivity is in violation of this policy and shall be subject to disciplinary action. For students in grades 4 through 8,disciplinary action may include suspension and/or expulsion, provided that in imposing such discipline the entirecircumstances of the incident(s) shall be taken into account.(b) Record-KeepingThe Superintendent or designee shall maintain a record of all reported cases of sexual harassment to enable thedistrict to monitor, address and prevent repetitive harassing behavior in its schools.All complaints and allegations of sexual harassment shall be kept confidential except as necessary to carry out theinvestigation or take other subsequent necessary action (Title 5 California Code of Regulations 4964).(cf. Board Policy 300.49—Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information)If a situation involving sexual harassment is not promptly investigated and remediated by the principal or designee, acomplaint of harassment may be filed in accordance with the district’s uniform complaint procedures (See sectionentitled “Complaint Procedures” in this Guide.Nondiscrimination, Harassment, Bullying and ThreatsThe Governing Board intends to provide students with a school environment in which all members of the schoolcommunity are treated fairly and with respect. Harassment, bullying, and threats interfere with or limit the ability of anindividual to participate in or benefit from the District’s programs and activities. Intimidation, harassment, bullying,and threats of a student are prohibited whether the acts are committed by an employee, student or other person in thedistrict. Hate-motivated behavior or other types of bias-motivated misconduct are also prohibited. Students whoharass, bully or threaten other students or commit acts of hate-motivated or bias motivated misconduct shall be subjectto appropriate discipline, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion.Board Policy 601.12: Hate-Motivated BehaviorBoard Policy 601.13: Nondiscrimination, Harassment, Bullying and ThreatsBullying and Cyberbullying: Guidance for ParentsConduct and DisciplineThe Bullying comes in many forms. It can be punching, kicking, throwing objects or other physical forms. Bullyingcan also be teasing, insulting, demeaning conduct, name-calling, and other types of abuse. Bullying can also be doneby spreading lies and rumors, arranging for someone to hurt another person, ignoring, and excluding someone.Additionally, bullying happens through electronic means—writing or images placed on the Internet, cell phones oranother device. We usually describe mistreatment of another person as “bullying” when there is a power imbalancebetween the bully and his/her victim.Bullying can have a range of bad outcomes on the victim. It can affect how a student views himself/herself. A bulliedstudent may become anxious or depressed. A student may not want to attend school. Bullying may result in a studentfailing in school.What can be done? District schools have taken steps to identify and stop bullying in the school setting. The DistrictDiscipline Code forbids bullying. Prohibited conduct may be described in the Discipline Code as harassment,intimidation, sexual harassment, threats, hate violence or bullying. Any of these acts can happen electronically. If youthink bullying acts involving the school have occurred, please promptly contact the principal or principal designee.Bullying acts also occur outside of school. Since many students have cell phones and use the Internet, there are manyopportunities to bully. Parents can help prevent bullying by talking to their students. Ask about school, friends,activities, and use of electronic devices. Look for signs the student may be a victim of bullying or cyberbullying.Learn more about texting, social networking, posting images and messages, and use of mobile phones. Teach yourstudent about the forms of bullying, how to avoid it, how to respond and how to report it. Contact your internet serviceprovider. Ask them how parents can monitor their children’s activities and block access to inappropriate sites. Findout what your student is doing online and talk to them about it. Teach your student to protect their personalinformation. They should not share private information (e.g., full names, addresses, phone numbers, or passwords).51

Conduct and DisciplineKeep your computer in the common areas of the home where family members are close. Save ongoing harassingmessages so they can be reported to internet service providers, cell phone companies, and Web sites.It is important to stop bullying. School staff, parents, and students need to work together to stop the harm that can occurfrom bullying.Married, Expectant, and Parenting StudentsEarly marriage, pregnancy, or parenting may disrupt a student's education and increase the chance of a student droppingout of school. Age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and community-sensitive instruction and services to assist indelaying the onset of sexual activity and preventing pregnancy is encouraged. The district's program focuses applicableinstruction on reducing the incidence of pregnancy among school-age youth.Married, expectant, and parenting students shall have the same educational and extracurricular opportunities as allstudents. Participation in special programs or schools shall be voluntary. For school-related purposes, married studentsunder the age of 18 are emancipated minors and have all the rights and privileges of students who are 18, even if themarriage has been dissolved.California Family Code Section 7002Bus Riding RulesThe Bakersfield City School District has an enviable record of safe transportation for our bus riding students. Studentsriding to and from school are subject to the appropriate provisions and policies of the California Education Code, theCalifornia Administrative Code and the policies adopted by the Board of Education for the Bakersfield City School District.To safely transport your children, we have rules to assist students in understanding their responsibilities while ridingschool district buses. Please refer to Disruptive Behavior A, B, C, D and E on pages 46 to 48 of this booklet. Thesame rules apply to students who ride the bus. These rules will assure safe and proper travel to and from school, andare to be observed when riding the bus and while waiting at school bus stops. As concerned parents, we encourage youto discuss these rules with your children.Students involved in any bus violations are subject to the corresponding actions listed in the Conduct andDiscipline section and possible suspension from transportation on the bus, up to and including suspension of busriding privileges for the rest of the school year. In carrying out these actions, the school principal will base his/herdecision on the severity of the infraction and other information available from the bus driver and other witnesses. Theprincipal or transportation director may temporarily suspend a student from transportation in an emergency situationwhere they determine that the violation constitutes a clear and present danger to the lives, safety or health of the otherstudents on the bus.Video cameras may be used on school buses to monitor student behavior while traveling to and from school andschool activities. The District believes that such monitoring will deter misconduct and help ensure the safety of studentsand staff. Students found to be in violation of the District’s conduct rules will be subject to discipline in accordance withDistrict policy and regulations listed in this Guide.When student misconduct is revealed as a result of a school bus videotape, parents/guardians of students involved in theincident may ask the superintendent or designee for an opportunity to view the videotape. The Superintendent ordesignee reserves the right to administer discipline prior to viewing of the videotape by the parent/guardian. Requests forviewing must be made within five school days of receiving notification that misconduct occurred.Disruptive BehaviorBus riding rules that are not listed on pages 40 to 43 of this booklet are listed below:- excessive noise, shouting - disruptive behavior A52

- unauthorized bus stop - disruptive behavior AConduct and Discipline- eat, drink or chew gum on the bus - disruptive behavior A- bring live animals on the bus - disruptive behavior A- bring glass containers on the bus - disruptive behavior A- cross the street in front or behind the bus without escort - disruptive behavior B- put body parts out the windows of the bus - disruptive behavior B- be out of the seat while the bus is in motion - disruptive behavior B- tamper with bus equipment - disruptive behavior B- defacing bus - disruptive behavior C- throw objects in or at the bus - disruptive behavior CAuthority of bus driver (Section 14103 California Administrative Code, Title 5) states:(a) Students transported in a school bus or in a school student activity bus shall be under the authority ofand responsible directly to the driver of the bus and the driver shall be held responsible for the orderlyconduct of the students while they are on the bus or being escorted across a street, highway or road.Continued disorderlyconduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the driver shall be sufficient reason for a student tobe denied transportation. A bus driver shall not require any student to leave the bus enroute between homeand school or other destinations.Cell Phones, Pagers and Other Electronic Signaling DevicesStudents may not possess or use beepers, pagers cellular/digital phones and any other electronic signaling devices thatoperate through the transmission or receipt of radio waves unless a licensed physician determines the device to beessential for the health of the student and use of the device is limited to pupil’s health-related purposes, or the studentreceives prior written consent of the principal or principal designee.Education Code 48901.5Suspension Due Process RightsThe student has the right to an informal conference with the principal or certificated principal designee prior to asuspension, at which time he/she has these rights:- To be informed of the charges against him/her and the evidence used as a basis for the charges- To present his/her side of the incident and any supporting evidence of testimonyThe parent or legal guardian has the right to:- Oral notification at the time of suspension (school personnel are required to make a reasonable effort to contact)- Written notice following the suspension- Request a conference with school personnelThe principal may suspend a student under an emergency situation where the principal determines that the situationconstitutes a clear and present danger to the lives, safety or health of students or school personnel.Education Code 48911Make-up of Work by Suspended StudentThe teacher of any class from which a student is suspended may require the suspended student to complete anyassignments and tests missed during the suspension.Education Code 4891353

Conduct and DisciplineStudent Dress and GroomingSchools will not allow any clothing, hair cuts, hair coloring, jewelry, etc., that is likely to lead to disciplinary problems atschool or a school-related activity because it:1. Threatens the health or safety of others or2. Prohibits full participation in the educational program or3. Distracts and keeps students from learning or4. When the school determines there is a threat to disrupt or a disruptive gang presence on a school campus,clothing, indicative of gang membership or association may be prohibited through the adoption of a schoolwidedress code prohibiting pupils from wearing gang-related apparel.5. For outdoor use during the school day, students are allowed to wear sun-protective clothing, including but notlimited to hats.6. Advocates illegal drug use or paraphernalia associated with illegal drugs or7. Encourages prejudice against others on the grounds of national origin, ancestry, ethnic group, race, color,religion, gender, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, age or physical or mental disability.Education Code 35183, 35294.1, 35183.5/California Administrative Code Title V, Section 302/(1984), Arcadia UnifiedSchool District v. State Department of Education.Student Dress GuidelinesThe following guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities:1. Oversized apparel that, if worn or displayed on a campus, reasonably could be determined to threaten the healthand safety of the school environment are prohibited. Clothing must fit at the waist, knee and ankle for a tailored look.Generally, pants must not be more than one inch larger than the waist. Shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, vests and jacketsshould be no more than two inches past the shoulder bone and must have a tailored look.2. Students must wear acceptable footwear at all times. It is recommended that closed footwear be worn. If sandals areworn, they must have heel straps. Thongs or backless shoes and shoes with skates are not acceptable.3. Clothing, jewelry and personal items (backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles, etc.) shall be free of writing,pictures or any other insignia (a) that are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, (b) that bear drug, alcohol ortobacco company advertising, promotions and likenesses, or (c) that encourage discrimination against others on thebasis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, ethnic group, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital orparental status, physical or mental disability or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.4. Clothes shall appropriately conceal undergarments at all times.5. Bare midriffs are prohibited.6. Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed. Metal hair combs or other grooming products that threaten the health orsafety of school environment are prohibited.7. Body piercing accessories are prohibited with the following exceptions:a. A body piercing accessory exception will be granted when the principal determines the student’s body piercingaccessory is based on established and demonstrated religious tenets.b. Wearing of reasonable earrings which conform to (1) dress code and (2) health and safety regulations of the school.Education Code 35183, 35294.1-35294.2, 48907, 49066, California Administrative Code Title V, Section 302/(1984),Arcadia Unified School District v. State Department of Education; Hartzell v. Connell (1984) 35 Cal. 3d 899; Marvin H.Jeglin et al v. San Jacinto Unified School District et al 827 F.Supp. 1459 (C.D. Cal. 1993) & Montalvo v. MaderaUnified School District Board of Education (1971) 21 Cal.App.3d 323 (98 Cal.Rptr.593)Sun ProtectionStudents shall be allowed to wear sun-protective clothing, including but not limited to hats, for outdoor use during theschool day. This provision excludes specific clothing and hats determined by the school site to be gang-related orinappropriate apparel (see Student Dress Code).Students may also use sunscreen during the school day without a physician’s note or prescription. School staff will notassist students in applying sunscreen.Education Code 35183.5; Board Policy 605.1Enforcement of Schoolwide Dress CodeAny schoolwide dress code established pursuant to Education Code provisions shall be enforced by the principal or54

55Conduct and Disciplineprincipal designee on the school campus and at any school-sponsored activity. A student who violates these standardsshall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.(Education Code Sections 35183 and 35294.2)Individual School Site Dress CodesIndividual school sites may establish reasonable dress standards consistent with applicable laws in addition to thoseoutlined in the Board Policy and Administrative Regulations.Schools with a Mandatory Uniform PolicyThe following schools will adhere to a mandatory dress and school uniform policy for the 2011-12 school year:Chavez Franklin McKinley* Pauly VoorhiesCollege Heights Fremont* Mt. Vernon* William Penn Washington MiddleCompton Jr. High Garza* Munsey Pioneer Drive Wayside*Curran Middle Harding Nichols Roosevelt Frank WestDowntown Jefferson Noble Sequoia Middle WilliamsEmerson Middle Longfellow* Owens Primary* Sierra MiddleEvergreen Horace Mann* Owens Intermediate Stiern Middle* Uniform optional for Pre-Kindergarten StudentsThe uniform policy was adopted by the Board of Education of the Bakersfield City School District in accordance withEducation Code 35183.A complete description of the student uniform for each school is available from the school. Uniform assistance is available toeconomically disadvantaged students with the greatest need. Information is available from the school principal or designee.A parent who wishes to exempt a child from the uniform requirement shall request from the school by mail or in personan application for exemption. The completed application shall be submitted to the designated administrator(s) foruniform program exemption. To make certain that the parent understands the reasons for the policy and to verifyinformation on the application, the parent shall meet with the designated District administrator(s) to discuss the uniformpolicy and the nature of the objections.Substance, Alcohol, and Tobacco PolicyThe use of alcohol and other drugs adversely affects a student’s ability to achieve academic success, is physically andemotionally harmful and has serious social and legal consequences. We desire to keep district schools free of alcoholand other drugs in order to help prevent violence, promote school safety, and create a well-disciplined environmentconducive to learning. All instruction and related materials used in the district will state that unlawful use of alcohol orother drugs is wrong and harmful. Instruction will not include the concept of responsible use of drugs or alcohol whensuch use is illegal.The principal or designee will take appropriate action to eliminate furnishing, possession, use or sale of alcohol and otherdrugs, related paraphernalia or substances purported to be such drugs on school grounds, at school events or inany situation in which the school is responsible for the conduct and well being of students. Students discovered to beunder the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances (to include “look alike”) will be subject todisciplinary procedures, which will result in suspension or expulsion. In addition, such students may be referred to anappropriate counseling program, transferred to an alternative placement, and/or be restricted from extracurricularactivities, including athletics.Violation of the district’s policies on alcohol, other drug, and tobacco use shall result in appropriate disciplinarymeasures. All individuals on district premises share in the responsibility of adhering to this policy and informingappropriate school officials of any violations.The Governing Board recognizes the health hazards associated with smoking and the use of tobacco products, includingthe breathing of second-hand smoke, and desires to provide a healthy environment for students and staff. In the bestinterests of students, employees and the general public, the Board of Education prohibits the use of tobacco products atall times on district-owned or leased buildings, on district property, and in district vehicles. This prohibition applies toall employees, students, visitors and other persons at any school or school-sponsored activity. It applies to any meetingon any property owned, leased or rented by or from the district. Smoking or use of any tobacco-related products anddisposal of any tobacco-related waste are prohibited within the boundaries of any playground.

Conduct and DisciplineSigns stating “Tobacco use is prohibited” are prominently displayed at all entrances to school property. In addition todisciplinary measures for students and staff, any other person who violates the district’s policy on tobacco-free schoolsshall be informed of the district’s tobacco-free schools policy and asked to refrain from smoking. If the person fails tocomply this request, the Superintendent or designee may: (1) direct the person to leave school property; (2) request locallaw enforcement assistance in removing the person from school premises; and (3) when individuals repeatedly violate thetobacco-free schools policy, prohibit them from entering district property for a specified period of time.It is important for school staff, students, and parents/guardians to be informed about early warning signs which mayindicate alcohol and other drug use and about appropriate agencies offering intervention programs, counseling, referral,and other student assistance programs. Consider the following signs which may indicate alcohol or other drug use.Signs in the Home: (a) loss of interest in family activities; (b) disrespect for family rules; (c) withdrawal fromresponsibilities; (d) verbally or physically abusive; (e) sudden increase or decrease in appetite; (f) disappearance ofvaluable items or money; (g) not coming home on time; (h) not telling you where they are going; (i) constant excuses forbehavior; (j) spending a lot of time in their rooms; (k) lies about activities; (l) finding the following: cigarette rollingpapers, pipes, roach clips, small glass vials, plastic baggies, remnants of drugs (seeds, etc.)Signs at school: (a) sudden drop in grades; (b) truancy; (c) loss of interest in learning; (d) sleeping in class; (e) poor workperformance; (f) not doing homework; (g) defiant of authority; (h) poor attitude towards sports or other extracurricularactivities; (i) reduced memory and attention span; (j) not informing you of teacher meetings, open houses, etc.Physical and Emotional signs: (a) changes friends; (b) smell of alcohol or marijuana on breath or body; (c)unexplainable mood swings and behavior; (d) negative, argumentative, paranoid or confused, destructive, anxious; (e)over-reacts to criticism, acts rebellious; (f) sharing few, if any, of their personal problems; (g) doesn't seem as happy asthey used to be; (h) overly tired or hyperactive; (i) drastic weight loss or gain; (j) unhappy or depressed; (k) cheats, steals;(l) always needs money, or has excessive amounts of money; (m) sloppiness in appearance (Source: U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).Any student who is using alcohol or drugs is encouraged to discuss the matter with his/her parent/guardian or with a staffmember. Students who disclose their use of alcohol or other drugs when seeking help from a intervention or recoveryprogram shall, not be disciplined for such use.Board Policy 300.4; Tobacco-Free SchoolsBoard Policy 603.10; Alcohol and other DrugsGraduation Participation PolicyPrincipals may include students for the graduation exercises according to the following:AttendanceNo more than 19 days of willful/intentional absence from schoolBehaviorIf not suspended or excluded at the end of the school yearAcademic-Eighth-grade cumulative G.P.A. at or above 2.0 average for the 1st semester and 2nd semester monitoring(Students below a 2.0 G.P.A. will be on a non-participation list.)-Constitution test - passing gradePossession or Use of Laser Pointers and Permanent MarkersNo student shall posses a laser pointer on school premises unless the principal has determined, in advance of thepossession, that the laser pointer is for a valid instructional or other school-related purpose. No person shall direct thebeam from a laser pointer into the eyes of another person. Permanent markers, such as “magic markers,” are commonlyused in acts of vandalism. Student possession of a permanent marker is also prohibited.Board Policy 601.1; Penal Code 417.2756

HEALTHAssistance with MedicationWhen a child is required to take any medication, including over-the-counter and herbal products, during the regularschool day, the parent or guardian must request assistance of school personnel in administering medication. To providethis assistance, the school must receive written instructions from a prescribing physician licensed in California and awritten request from the parent or guardian. Appropriate forms are to be picked up at the school or printed from theBCSD Health Services website (http://www.bcsd.com/health/) prior to going to the doctor.Education Code 49423, 49480Crisis Prevention and InterventionWhen a crisis situation occurs, school personnel are authorized to respond. A crisis may include, but is not limited tosuicide threat, natural disaster or death/injury. School psychologists are authorized to provide up to three counselingsessions to students without written parent permission. However, when students are provided individual services,parent notification will be attempted following the first session.Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingChild abuse is a physical injury or death which is inflicted by other than accidental means on a child by another person.It also means: (1) the sexual abuse of a child; (2) willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment of a child, or willfullyinflicting unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering, or failure to safeguard a child from these injuries when thechild is under a person's care or custody; (3) unlawful corporal punishment or injury resulting in a traumatic condition;and (4) neglect of a child or abuse in out-of-home care to include a public school.Upon the request of a parent, the Superintendent’s designee shall provide parents/guardians with procedures wherebythey can report suspected child abuse occurring at a school site to appropriate agencies. Such procedures shall be in theprimary language of the parent/guardian and, when communicating orally regarding those procedures, an interpretershall be provided for parents/guardians whose primary language is other than English.To file a complaint against a district employee or other person suspected of child abuse or neglect at a school site,parents/guardians may communicate by telephone, in person, or in writing with the Kern County Department of HumanServices-Child Protective Services or the appropriate law enforcement agency. If a parent/guardian makes a complaintto any district employee, that employee must notify the parent/guardian of procedures for filing a complaint with theappropriate agency and is obligated to file a report himself/herself using the procedures for mandated reporters.In addition, if the child is enrolled in special education, a separate complaint may be filed by the parent/guardian withthe California Department of Education under Title 5 California Code of Regulations Section 4650 Subsection (a)(viii)(C).Penal Code 11164-11174.3; Education Code Section 48987; Title 5 California Code of Regulations Section 4611;Child Abuse and Neglect: Prevention and Reporting Training Manual for the Bakersfield City School District (July2006).Human ReproductionPart of the 4th, 5th and 7th-grade science curriculum includes teaching human reproduction. Fourth and fifth-gradestudents will study the functioning of male and female reproductive systems and changes related to puberty. Seventhgradestudents will study human reproduction and development. Included will be cell division, development of the57

Healthfetus, birth of the individual and stages of growth and development through adulthood.Education Code 51550Excuse From Education for Religious ReasonsUpon written request of the parent/guardian, a student shall be excused from any part of health, family life, or sexeducation which conflicts with the religious training, beliefs, or personal moral convictions of the parent/guardian orstudent.Education Code 51240; Board Policy 400.40ImmunizationsStudents entering the district in kindergarten and grades 1 through 8 shall have received the following immunizations(Health and Safety Code 120335 & Title 17, California Code of Regulations 6020):1. Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.a. Students entering at the kindergarten level shall have received two doses on or after the first birthday, exceptone dose may be a measles-only vaccine.b. Mumps vaccine shall not be required for students age seven or older.c. Students entering or advancing to seventh grade shall be required to have a second dose of measlescontainingvaccine if they have not previously obtained a second dose.2. Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine (DTP or DTaP).a. Five doses shall be required for students ages four through six. However, four doses shall meet therequirement if at least one dose was given on or after the fourth birthday.b. Four doses shall be required for students age seven or older. However, three doses shall meet the requirementif at least one dose was given on or after the second birthday.c. Pertussis immunization shall not be required for students age seven or older.d. A tetanus and diphtheria (Td) shot is recommended but not required for seventh-grade students who have nothad a booster within the past five years.3. Poliomyelitis (polio) vaccinea. Four doses shall be required at any age. However, three doses shall meet the requirement for ages fourthough six if at least one dose was given on or after the fourth birthday, and three doses shall meet therequirement for ages seven to seventeen if at least one dose was given on or after the second birthday.4. Hepatitis B vaccine.a. Three doses shall be required for entry into kindergarten.Students admitted at the kindergarten level or above before August 1, 1997, shall be exempt from thisrequirement.b. Students shall not be unconditionally admitted or advanced to seventh grade unless they have been fullyimmunized against hepatitis B. A student who has previously had three doses of hepatitis B vaccine atany age before seventh grade shall not be required to receive any additional hepatitis B vaccinations.5. Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.a. Any student admitted at the kindergarten level or above before July 1, 2001, shall be exempt from thisrequirement for school entry.6. Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine (Tdap).a. For the 2011-12 school year only, all students entering 7th and 8th grade will need proof of an adolescentwhooping cough booster shot (Tdap) before starting school. In future school years, only students entering 7thgrade will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (Tdap) before starting school.58

. Newly enrolling students will not be able to start or attend school until proof is provided. Schoolsmay temporarily allow previously enrolled students to attend pending receipt of the necessary proof. (Thetetanus-diphtheria booster shot, Td, will not meet the requirement.)HealthA child will be admitted unconditionally to school without these immunizations if the parent or guardian files a letterwith the school stating that immunizations are contrary to his/her belief. However, the child will be sent home duringany outbreak of any of the diseases listed above.Health and Safety Code 3385If no usual source of medical care exists, the parent/guardian shall be referred to the county health department. Thedistrict will cooperate with the local health department in school-based immunization programs. These will requirewritten consent of parents.Education Code 49403Release of Immunization InformationThe District may, without prior consent, release student immunization information to the local health department.Immunization information shall be treated as confidential by all parties and may be used only to provide immunizationservice, to provide or facilitate third-party payer payments for immunizations, or to compile and disseminate statisticalinformation on immunization status on groups of people, without identifying the student. A parent/guardian canexamine any immunization-related information shared under these provisions and may challenge the contents of theserecords to correct any errors.Immunization information may be released unless the parent requests, in writing, the district withhold such information.The name and address of the local health department is:Kern County Health Department and California Immunization BranchKern County Office1800 Mt. Vernon AvenueBakersfield, California.Health and Safety Code 120440Medical ServicesWhile districts may elect to allow students in 7th and 8th grades to be excused to obtain confidential medical servicewithout the consent or knowledge of parents, this district will not excuse students for this reason.Education Code 46010.1Physical ExaminationStudents entering kindergarten are required to have a physical exam within six months prior to kindergarten entry.Health and Safety Code Section 124100, Education Code 49451Vision, Hearing, Dental, Height, Weight, Growth, and DevelopmentYour student’s vision, hearing, dental, blood pressure, height, weight, growth and development will be checked by anauthorized person between grades kindergarten through eighth grade unless you present to the school a certificate froma physical or optometrist verifying conditions/results, prior testing or that it violates your faith in a recognized religiousbelief.Education Code 49455Screening for Dental Needs—Periodically local dentists and hygienists volunteer to provide dental screening(consists of a visual check of the teeth) at the schools. Notification is sent in advance of the screening to theparent who may choose not to have the student participate.59

HealthScreening for Scoliosis—California regulations require that all 7th-grade female students and all 8th-grademale students be screened for scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine) by specified individuals. Parents notwishing their child to be screened may sign a waiver.Education Code 49452.5Sight and Hearing Test—The school district is required to provide for the testing of the sight and hearing ofeach student enrolled in the schools. A parent or guardian may annually file with the principal of the school asigned written statement stating the parent/guardian will not consent to sight and hearing testing of the child.Education Code 49452, 49451.Animals at SchoolThe governing board and district recognize that animals can be an effective teaching aid. However, some animals posean unacceptable risk of injury and/or disease transmission. Priority is given to safety and to the prevention of studentinjury and infection.“Safe animals” may be brought to school for educational purposes, subject to rules and precautions specified in law andDistrict policies. Permission is not required for students with an established need to use a seeing-eye dog or service dog.The district assumes no liability for the safety of animals voluntarily brought to school. All animals brought to schoolmust be: (a) in good physical condition; (b) vaccinated against transmittable diseases; (c) in clean, safe and suitablecages or containers or otherwise appropriately controlled; and (d) accompanied by a statement from a Californialicensed veterinarian that certifies that the animal is free from all communicable diseases and suitable for children ofthe age range of the animal’s intended classroom placement.The following animals will not be brought to school under any circumstance: (a) poisonous animals; (b) wild (nondomestic)animals; (c) wolf hybrids; (d) stray animals; (e) aggressive animals; (f) animals with a known propensity tobite or otherwise injure; (g) reptiles; and (h) birds.Students bringing animals will obtain the advance written consent of the teacher and the parent/guardian and complywith all four of the above requirements. Animals shall not be brought to school on school buses without expresspermission of the principal or designee. Animals brought to school by students are generally taken home the same daythey are brought to school.BP 400.57, BP 300.27, BP 603.22Accident Insurance During School HoursThe SISC Student Accident Coverage is a short-term supplemental, accident-based policy for regular school-timeactivities that is part of the Property and Liability insurance program for the Bakersfield City School District. Themaximum benefit payable per accident is $2,500 subject to dental, physical therapy and chiropractic service limitations.The policy is secondary to all other valid and collectible coverage and all services must be incurred within 52 weeks ofthe date of the accident.60

HealthPesticide NotificationThe Bakersfield City School District utilizes an integrated pest management program to effectively control pests with anumber of techniques including the application of pesticides that present the least possible hazard and effectively minimizerisk to the environment.In compliance with the Healthy Schools Act (AB2260), the District is required to notify parents/guardians/staff of the nameand active ingredient(s) of all pesticide products expected to be applied this year in Bakersfield City School District schools.Except in cases of pest control emergencies, it is the intention of the Bakersfield City School District to apply pesticidesonly during times when schools are not in operation, including Winter Vacation, Spring Vacation and during the summermonths.PesticideActive Ingredient(s)1) Pendulum Aqua Cap Pendimethalin2) Engage Clorpyrifos3) Ornemec Fluazifop-p-butyl4) Orthene Acephate5) Manage Halosulfluron-methyl6) Reward Diquat dibromide7) Max Force Gel Bait Hydramethylnon8) Tim-bor Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate9) Turmador Fipronil10) Vicane Sulfuryl Fluoride11) Wilco Ground Squirrel Bait Diphacionone12) Avitrol Aminopyridine13) Cloropicrin Cloropicrin14) Ranger Pro Glyphosate15) Tempo SC Ultra Cyano16) Suspend SC Deltamethrin17) Trimec Dicamba18) Gentrol Hydropene19) Florel Ethephone20) Max Force Ant Bait Fipronil21) Phantom Chlorfenapyr22) ULD BP-300 PyrethrumAdditional information regarding pesticide information is available at the California Department of Pesticide Regulationweb site www.cdpr.ca.gov. If you wish to be notified of individual pesticide applications at the school site, pleasecomplete, detach and return the form REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTIFICATIONbelow. Upon receipt of this form, the school will notify you seventy-two (72) hours prior to application._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Detach Here _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION NOTIFICATION(Please return completed form to your child’s school ONLY IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED)Name of Parent/Guardian/Staff Member ________________________________________________________________Address __________________________________________________________________________________________Name of Student _______________________________________ School Site _________________________________Please indicate (√ ) how you wish to be contacted and supply phone number, if requested to be contacted by telephone:________U.S. Mail Or ________Phone (___________________)61

HealthManagement Plan for Asbestos-Containing MaterialIn compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act(AHERA), the Bakersfield City School District had inspections performed at each of our schools for asbestoscontainingbuilding materials in 2001. The inspection findings and asbestos management plans are on file at theDepartment of Maintenance and Operations.Records regarding ongoing observations, abatement and re-inspections are included in the management plan. You arehereby informed of the immediate availability of the school district’s asbestos management plan located for you reviewat each school. Since the last re-inspection, the District has undertaken several projects involving asbestos-containingmaterials. The primary scope of these projects included removing asbestos-containing floor tile and/or linoleum. Someof the projects involved removal/repair of thermal system insulation.The District’s asbestos coordinator is available by appointment to interpret the asbestos management plan. For moreinformation, contact Mike Hamlin at the Department of Maintenance and Operations.Child Find / Search and ServePursuant to Education Code Section 56301, the District actively seeks out referrals from parents/guardians, teachers,appropriate professionals and others for children who may need screening and referral for assessment to determineeligibility for Special Education and Related Services.Parents/guardians who suspect their child may have a disability may request screening and assessment, as appropriate,either 1) For children Birth to 2.8 months at the Rafer Johnson Children's Center; 2) For children 2.9 - 5.0 years of ageat the District's Special Education Office and 3) for children 5.0 years and older at the child's school of residence orattendance. If the school of attendance is a private school, the request is made to the District's Special EducationOffice. Parents/guardians requesting assessment will be given a copy of the Special Education Rights of Parents andChildren (Procedural Safeguards) under the Individuals with Disabilities Acts, Parts B and/or C as appropriate.When the child being considered for a referral for assessment is of school age, the child should first be referred to theTeam for Student Success (TSS) in order to identify areas of need for students and to have appropriate interventionsplanned, implemented, and evaluated, thereby exhausting interventions in the general education setting prior to referralfor Special Education services.Upon referral for assessment to determine eligibility for Special Education services, an assessment plan is developed toidentify the areas proposed for assessment, personnel involved and other appropriate information. No assessment isinitiated without the written consent of the Parent/Guardian.When a child enrolls at a school in the District, information as to prior eligibility or enrollment in Special Educationprograms is to be provided by the Parent/Guardian in order to continue providing services identified on theIndividualized Education Program (IEP) plan. It is important that the Parent/Guadian include such information on theenrollment card at the time the student is enrolled at the school. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to provide a copy ofthe last IEP to the school staff at the time of enrollment.If a child is found to be eligible for Special Education services, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) isdeveloped to address the unique needs of the child. At least annually, the plan is reviewed and the child is re-evaluatedfor Special Education eligibility at least every three (3) years. Education Code 56300; BP 6164.462

TIPS FOR PARENTSGuns, Kids, and the Home: The Child You Save May Be Your OwnParents, and other adults that have children visiting their homes, should:Remove guns from the home, orStore guns in a locked place, andPlace trigger guards on guns.Children should not have access to guns, ammunition, explosives and other dangerous objects.Gun Facts Guns are the Number 1 cause of death for children in California 40% of our children live in a home with a gun (firearm) 30% of homes with a gun store the gun unlocked and loaded 75% of violent deaths at school have been with a gun 77% of parents believe it is too easy for children to get a gun Easy access to guns makes our schools and children less safe Parents are legally liable when their child hurts or kills another personHelp us make our children safe by preventing children from getting a gun: REMOVE, OR LOCK UP AND USETRIGGER GUARDS!Promoting Safety at School and HomeParents can help create safe schools. Here are some ideas that you can discuss with your child: Discuss the school's discipline policy with your child. Show your support for the rules and help your childunderstand the reasons for them. Involve your child in setting rules for appropriate behavior at home. Talk with your child about the violence he or she sees on television, in video games and possibly in theneighborhood. Help your child understand the consequences of violence. Encourage your child to tell an adult whenever he or she learns someone may have a weapon or may be planning tocommit a violent act. Teach your child how to solve problems. Praise your child when he or she follows through.63

Tips for Parents Help your child find ways to show anger that do not involve verbally or physically hurting others. When you getangry, use it as an opportunity to model these appropriate responses for your child and talk about it. Help your child understand the value of accepting individual differences. Note any disturbing behaviors in your child. For example, frequent angry outbursts, excessive fighting and bullyingother children, cruelty to animals, fire setting, frequent behavior problems at school and in the neighborhood, lackof friends, and alcohol or drug use can be signs of serious problems. Get help for your child. Talk with a trustedprofessional in your child's school or in the community. Keep lines of communication open with your child even when it is tough. Encourage your child to always let youknow where and with whom he or she will be. Get to know your child's friends. Listen to your child if he or she shares concerns about friends who may be exhibiting troubling behaviors. Sharethis information with a trusted professional, such as the school psychologist, principal or teacher. Be involved in your child's school life by supporting and reviewing homework, talking with his or her teacher(s),and attending school functions such as parent conferences, class programs, open houses and PTA meetings. Work with your child's school to make it more responsive to all students and to all families. Share your ideas abouthow the school can encourage family involvement, welcome all families, and include them in meaningful ways intheir children's education. Encourage your school to offer before- and after-school programs. Volunteer to work with school-based groups concerned with violence prevention. If none exist, offer to form one. Find out if there is a violence prevention group in your community. Offer to participate in the group's activities. Talk with the parents of your child's friends. Discuss how you can form a team to ensure your children's safety. Find out if your employer offers provisions for parents to participate in school activities.(December 1998) Reproduced from Early Warning, Timely Response A Guide to Safe Schools, a report written by theAmerican Institute for Research under the authority of the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department ofJusticeSelf-Protection for ChildrenProvided below are some safety lessons parents will want to teach their children. In the past, children were taught toavoid “strangers.” Abductions are now recognized as many times occurring by someone the child knows. For thisreason, children must be taught to protect themselves when another “person,” stranger or not, tries to place them in asituation where the child will no longer be safe.Safety Lessons for ChildrenChildren should be taught to avoid taking gifts, food, or money from another person without parent permission.Children should be taught to stay away from and not get into another persons vehicle (e.g., car, truck) unless theparent has agreed in advance.64

Tips for ParentsChildren should be taught to move quickly away should a vehicle pull up next to them. They should run in thedirection of the back of the vehicle.Children should be taught that if someone tries to capture them, they should get away.Teach your child to avoid public restrooms which may be on their route home from school.Children should be taught to yell or otherwise draw the attention of others by saying, “This isn’t my mother/father,” and to get away if someone tries to take them.Children should be taught to hold on tightly by putting their arms around a pole, bicycle, or other item shouldsomeone try to take them.Children should not be permitted to answer the door at home. With a child at the door, an adult has easy entry.Children should be taught to take telephone messages, but not indicate if their parents are home.The above ideas have been adapted from a website source. For more ideas, please see:http://www.escapeschool.com/Children's Privacy: The Children's Online Privacy Protection ActThe Internet is a powerful tool. There are opportunities for children to learn good and bad things. We suggest thatin homes with Internet access, that parents closely monitor the activities of the children and take steps to blockinappropriate and harmful internet content. There are also laws to help parents manage what their children do,find, and learn on the Internet.There is a federal law, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), with the goal of giving parentscontrol over what information is collected from their children online and how such information may be used.The Rule applies to:Operators of commercial Web sites and online services directed to children under 13 that collect personalinformation from them;Operators of general audience sites that knowingly collect personal information from children under 13; andOperators of general audience sites that have a separate children’s area and that collect personal informationfrom children under 13.The Rule requires operators to:Post a privacy policy on the homepage of the Web site and link to the privacy policy on every page wherepersonal information is collected.Provide notice about the site’s information collection practices to parents and obtain verifiable parentalconsent before collecting personal information from children.Give parents a choice as to whether their child’s personal information will be disclosed to third parties.65

Tips for Parents Provide parents access to their child’s personal information and the opportunity to delete the child’s personalinformation and opt-out of future collection or use of the information. Not condition a child’s participation in a game, contest, or other activity on the child’s disclosing morepersonal information than is reasonably necessary to participate in that activity. Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal information collected from children.Reprinted from the Federal Trade Commission Website. Available online: http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/privacyinitiatives/childrens.html. To learn more about the COPPA Rule visit the FTC website at http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/privacyinitiatives/childrens.html and link to the Laws & Rules and Enforcement sections.66

IndexAttendance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17Absences for Religious Purposes -------------------------------------------------- 19Accident Insurance During School Hours ---------------------------------------- 60Administration – Helpful Telephone Numbers ---------------------------------- 9After School Education and Safety Program ------------------------------------ 22Alternative Schools ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 30Animals at Schools ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 60Assistance with Medication ----------------------------------------------------------- 57Behavioral, Mental or Emotional Evaluation of a Student ------------------ 40Board of Education ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4Bullying and Cyberbullying: Guidance for Parents -------------------------- 51Bus Riding Rules - Disruptive Behavior ------------------------------------------ 52Calendar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5Cell Phones, Pagers and Other Electronic Signaling Devices------------- 52Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ------------------------------------------------ 57Child Find/Search and Serve ---------------------------------------------------------- 62Children’s Privacy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 65Community Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 49Community Services – Helpful Telephone Numbers ------------------------- 9Complaints Concerning District Employees ------------------------------------- 37Crisis Prevention and Intervention ------------------------------------------------- 57Crime Victim School Transfer -------------------------------------------------------- 39Curriculum Materials -------------------------------------------------------------------- 42Custody Issues ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45Directory Information -------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-9Dissecting, Harming or Destroying Animals ------------------------------------ 29Education for Foster Youth ------------------------------------------------------------ 14Educational Counseling --------------------------------------------------------------- 68Enrollment in School District Where Caregiver Resides -------------------- 13Enrollment in School District Where Parent/Guardian is Employed ---- 12Excuse from Education for Religious Reasons -------------------------------- 58Excuse from Instruction Due to Religious Belief ------------------------------ 68Falsification of Addresses ------------------------------------------------------------- 13Family Life and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Education Courses --- 68Field Trips and Other School Related Trips ------------------------------------- 24Foggy Weather Conditions ------------------------------------------------------------ 19General Measurement of Students -------------------------------------------------- 68Grade Retention --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20Graduation Participation Policy ------------------------------------------------------ 56Grievance Procedure for Discrimination/Disability complaints ----------- 38Guns, Kids, and the Home: The Child You Save May Be Your Own ----- 63Head Lice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19Homeless Assistance Act -------------------------------------------------------------- 13Home Instruction for Student with Temporary Disabilities ----------------- 23Homework Policy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21Human Relations Mission Statement ---------------------------------------------- 4Human Reproduction -------------------------------------------------------------------- 57Immunizations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58Independent Study Program ---------------------------------------------------------- 22Internet Access and On-Line Sites -------------------------------------------------- 30Interview and/or Arrest of Student at School ------------------------------------ 45Lost or Damaged Books (Library and Text) -------------------------------------- 21Magnet School Enrollment: School Choice Option --------------------------- 12Make-up of Work by Suspended Student ----------------------------------------- 53Management Plan for Asbestos-Containing Material ------------------------- 62Map Elementary School Boundaries ----------------------------------------------- 6Map – Jr. High/Middle School Boundaries ------------------------ 7Married, Expecting, and Parenting Students --------------------- 52Medical Services----------------------------------------------------------- 59Minimum Days -------------------------------------------------------------- 19Monitoring Students’ Academic Progress ------------------------ 20Nondiscrimination, Harassment, Bullying, and Threats ----- 51Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities------- 23Non-Title I Schools -------------------------------------------------------- 41Parent Involvement ------------------------------------------------------- 40Parent Liability ------------------------------------------------------------- 30Parent Volunteers --------------------------------------------------------- 25Pesticide Notification ---------------------------------------------------- 61Preschool -------------------------------------------------------------------- 10Physical Examination ---------------------------------------------------- 59Possession or Use of Laser Pointers------------------------------- 56Private Tutor - Minimum Day ------------------------------------------ 19Promoting Safety at School and Home ---------------------------- 63Prospectus for Curriculum --------------------------------------------- 25Registered Sex Offender ----------------------------------------------- 39Release of Directory Information ------------------------------------ 68Release of Immunization Information ------------------------------ 59Repeated Excused Absences Due to Illness --------------------- 18Right to Request Teacher/Qualification Information ---------- 42School Accountability Report Card (SARC) ---------------------- 41School Attendance of Suspended Student’sParent or Guardian --------------------------------------------------- 39School Attendance Review Board ----------------------------------- 18School Lunch Program -------------------------------------------------- 42School Readiness Initiative -------------------------------------------- 10School Telephone Numbers & Addresses ------------------------ 8Self-Protection for Children -------------------------------------------- 64Sexual Harassment - Of or By A Student-------------------------- 49Standards and Assessment ------------------------------------------- 20Student and Family Privacy Rights --------------------------------- 27Student Discipline Codes (Disruptive Behavior A - E) ------- 47Student Dress and Grooming ----------------------------------------- 54Student Records ----------------------------------------------------------- 26Student Responsibilities ------------------------------------------------ 44Student Rights ------------------------------------------------------------- 43Student Search ------------------------------------------------------------- 45Students with Disabilities and Non-Discrimination ------------ 24Substance, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy -------------------------- 55Superintendent’s Welcome -------------------------------------------- 3Suspension Due Process Rights ------------------------------------- 53Teacher Assignment for Students ----------------------------------- 13Transfers OUTSIDE BCSD ---------------------------------------------- 12Transfers under the Open Enrollment Act ------------------------ 12Transfers WITHIN BCSD (School of Choice) --------------------- 11Uniform Complaint Procedures -------------------------------------- 31Video Surveillance in District Schools and Facilities --------- 26Vision, Hearing, Dental, Weight, Growth, and Development 59Visiting Schools ----------------------------------------------------------- 26Waiver of an Administrative HearingConcerning a Recommendation for Expulsion ------------- 49Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures ------------------------- 3467

NOTICE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTSCalifornia law requires the school district to notify you as parents or guardians of minor students of your rights and toinform you that you may either permit or refuse to permit your child to take part in any of the activities, programs orcourses listed in this notice. Please note that the code sections and other state and federal laws dealing with each activity,program or course are only briefly summarized in this notice.Educational CounselingCalifornia law permits educational counseling services to be provided for all students enrolled in the district. Theservices of counselors may include (a) academic counseling, (b) parent involvement in the student’s educational plans,(c) helping students achieve minimum standards in reading, math and writing, (d) career and vocational counseling and(e) personal/social counseling. Confidentiality privileges and parent notices are provided in accordance with Californialaw.Education Code 49600General Measurement of StudentsFew standards exist to clearly determine whether students are experiencing problems in areas such as self-control,attention and friendships. To help develop standards for student behavior, school psychologists are authorized tocollect information on students not considered to have problems. Although facts about these comparison students willbe used to set goals for students with school adjustment problems, records will not be made which permit theidentification of comparison students. A parent notice will be sent home with students who have assisted the district indefining academic and conduct standards.Education Code 49074, 56303Excuse from Instruction Due to Religious BeliefWhenever any part of the instruction in health, puberty and human reproduction, family life education conflicts withthe religious training and beliefs or personal moral conviction of the parent or guardian of any student, the student shallbe excused from such instruction upon written request of the parent or guardian.Education Code 51240Release of Directory Information (Student Records)Directory information is defined and district procedures concerning the release of directory information are providedon page 26. Directory information may be released by the school district unless the parent requests in writing that thedistrict withhold such information.Education Code 49073Release of Immunization InformationAppropriate staff members shall record each new student’s immunizations in the mandatory permanent student record.District staff shall maintain the confidentiality of immunization records and may disclose such information to state andlocal health departments only in accordance with law.Health and Safety Code 120375 & 120440; Title 17, California Code of Regulations 6070Family Life and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Education CoursesThe governing board shall not require students to attend family life education or sexually transmitted disease educationcourses offered in the schools. If such classes are offered, the parent of each student enrolled in the class shall first benotified in writing of the class and offered the opportunity to request in writing that his/her child not attend the class.Such requests may be withdrawn at any time. No student may attend the class if the request has been received by theschool. Opportunity shall be provided to each parent to inspect and review the instructional materials to be used in theclass prior to the holding of such classes. The purpose of AIDS instruction is to educate students in the basic factsabout the prevention and spread of H.I.V.Education Code 51550, 51553, 51820, 51240, 51201.568

Please REMOVE this form from Guide. Please SIGN and then RETURN forms to your child’s school IMMEDIATELY.2011-2012 Parent AcknowledgmentReturn FormI have received, read and reviewed with my child the Bakersfield City School District policies andprocedures on the discipline code, conduct rules, student attendance and parent involvement policy. I amaware of my rights relating to activities, programs and/or courses that might affect my child during the 2011-2012 school year.SCHOOL______________________________________________TEACHER_________________________________________________PARENT’S SIGNATURE______________________________________________________________DATE________________________STUDENT’S NAME (please print)____________________________________________________________________________________STUDENT’S SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________________________________________NOTICE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS (See opposite page for description)Please carefully read the Notice to Parents and Students on page 68. If you DO NOT want your child toparticipate, please indicate your answer with a check mark.I DO NOT wish the following for my son/daughter :Educational CounselingGeneral Measurement of StudentsExcuse from Instruction Due to Religious BeliefRelease of Directory InformationRelease of Immunization InformationFamily Life and Sexually TransmittedDiseases Education CoursesPARENT’S SIGNATURE_______________________________________________________DATE______________________________Parent PartnershipIn order to maximize the quality of education, I will ensure that my child attends school. I will strive forperfect attendance and ensure 95% attendance.I will supervise my child’s homework:K,1,2,3 At least 15 minutes per day, four days a week.4 At least 20 minutes per day, four days a week.5 At least 40 minutes per day, four days a week.6,7,8 At least 60 minutes per day, four days a week.I will call the school if I don’t receive a teacher report for my child.I will provide positive praise or rewards when my child is successful on classroom tests.PARENT’S SIGNATURE_______________________________________________________DATE______________________________Please return this page to your child’s school immediately! Thank you.69

Please remove this page and complete the form on the opposite side.2011-2012 PARENT ACKNOWLEDGMENTReturn the form to your child’s school IMMEDIATELY!Thank you for your cooperation!Bakersfield City School DistrictEducation Center - 1300 Baker StreetBakersfield, California 93305Phone (661) 631-4600Fax (661) 326-1485Web www.bcsd.com