Instructionassistance or services. Reasonable notification should be given prior to <strong>the</strong> school-sponsored function, program, ormeeting.Board Policy 300.63; Title II <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Americans with Disabilities Act <strong>of</strong> 1990, Section 504 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Rehabilitation Act <strong>of</strong>1973, Title IX <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Education Amendments <strong>of</strong> 1972, <strong>the</strong> Age Discrimination Act <strong>of</strong> 1975 and Title VI <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> CivilRights Act <strong>of</strong> 1964, and California law, Education Code §200 et seq.Students with Disabilities and Non-DiscriminationThe <strong>Bakersfield</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> (BCSD) does not discriminate on <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>of</strong> race, ancestry, national origin, color,religion, ethnic group, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability or <strong>the</strong>perception <strong>of</strong> one or more <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> BCSD should contact <strong>the</strong> school principal or immediate supervisor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> program.Parents/Guardians <strong>of</strong> students with disabilities who participate in special education programs through an IndividualizedEducation Program (IEP) are to be informed annually <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> rights <strong>of</strong> all parents/guardians related to special educationreferral, identification, assessment, instructional planning, implementation and review <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> procedures forimplementing a referral for assessment. At <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> referrals, assessments, and at Individualized Education Program(IEP) meetings, parents/guardians, on at least an annual basis, are provided <strong>the</strong> Notice <strong>of</strong> Procedural Safeguards.Contact Dr. Julius Steele, Director <strong>of</strong> Special Education at 631-5863.Education Code Section 56301.Field Trips and O<strong>the</strong>r <strong>School</strong>-Related TripsThe <strong>District</strong> may provide transportation for students, employees, and o<strong>the</strong>r individuals for field trips andexcursions approved according to district policy. A signed parental/guardian permission form, with appropriaterelease <strong>of</strong> liability and consent for medical treatment is required, in advance, for each student participating in aschool-sponsored trip. When <strong>District</strong> transportation is provided, students may be released from using <strong>District</strong>transportation only with <strong>the</strong> advance written permission <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir 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 <strong>the</strong> school. Transportation <strong>of</strong> students by private vehicle may be authorized by <strong>the</strong>superintendent’s designee when <strong>the</strong> vehicle is driven by a school employee or parent/guardian age 21 or older whohas a good driving record and who has registered with <strong>the</strong> <strong>District</strong> for such purposes. Drivers are required topossess a valid California driver’s license and at least <strong>the</strong> minimum insurance required by law. Transportation <strong>of</strong>students by <strong>District</strong> employees, by o<strong>the</strong>r than bus, may be approved when <strong>the</strong> employee driver meets all <strong>District</strong>standards to include specific authorization for each transportation trip provided by <strong>the</strong> employee. Employees willnot transport a student to and from school without specific authorization by <strong>the</strong> superintendent or designee.The number <strong>of</strong> passengers, including <strong>the</strong> driver, shall not exceed <strong>the</strong> capacity for which <strong>the</strong> vehicle was designed.Motor trucks may not transport more persons than can safely sit in <strong>the</strong> passenger compartment. The driver shallalso ensure that <strong>the</strong> manufacturer’s recommendations for his/her vehicle are followed regarding <strong>the</strong> seating <strong>of</strong>children in seats equipped with airbags.All drivers shall wear seat belts in accordance with <strong>the</strong> 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) allo<strong>the</strong>r children are properly secured in ei<strong>the</strong>r a legally compliant child passenger restraint system or safety belt and(c) all o<strong>the</strong>r 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 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> prospectus for each course, including <strong>the</strong> titles,descriptions and instructional aims <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> course. The school may charge an amount not to exceed <strong>the</strong> cost <strong>of</strong>duplication.Education Code 49091.14Parent VolunteersUnder <strong>the</strong> supervision <strong>of</strong> district employees, and subject to <strong>the</strong> prior approval <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> principal, parents may volunteer<strong>the</strong>ir time and resources for <strong>the</strong> improvement <strong>of</strong> school facilities and school programs, including, but not limited to,providing assistance in <strong>the</strong> classroom with <strong>the</strong> approval and under <strong>the</strong> direct supervision <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> teacher. Volunteers arerequired to follow all district policies, regulations, and school rules. Volunteers must meet certain minimumqualifications depending on <strong>the</strong> type <strong>of</strong> volunteer services to be provided. A person who is required to register as a sex<strong>of</strong>fender 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
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