A Reference Guide of the Bakersfield City School District

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