Clark-Vitt - Union R-XI School District

1TEAM CLARK–VITTSTAFF HANDBOOKSTUDENTSPARENTSTEACHERS“TOGETHER WE BUILDSUCCESS!”CLARK-VITT ELEMENTARY2010 -2011

2Team Clark-Vitt Faculty Handbook2010-2011Team Clark-VittSTUDENTS-PARENTS-TEACHERS“TOGETHER WE BUILD SUCCESS!”“Team Clark-Vitt” is the theme for this school year. According to Webster’s dictionary a“Team” is defined as: –“: a number of persons associated together in work or activity!”Teamwork is defined as” a group working together for a common objective.” Thatobjective is the success of all Clark-Vitt Students.PREFACETHIS HANDBOOK IS PROVIDED AS AN INFORMATIONAL TOOL FOR TEACHERS ANDOTHER PERSONNEL TO USE. NOTHING CAN EVER BE ALL ENCOMPASSING, ANDNEITHER IS THIS HANDBOOK. IT WILL BE ADDED TO AS TIME GOES BY. PLEASEKEEP IT HANDY AND REFER TO IT AS NEEDED. IN ADDITION TO SCHOOL DISTRICTBOARD ADOPTED POLICIES, YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE FOLLOWINGPROCEDURES AND POLICIES OUTLINED HEREIN. ALL BOARD POLICIES ARE ON-LINE.OUR SCHOOLS EXIST FOR ONE PURPOSE - TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATIONALSERVICES FOR THE YOUTH AND ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE VARIOUSDEPARTMENTS, SERVICES, AND ADMINISTRATION DO NOT FUNCTIONINDEPENDENTLY, BUT AS A TEAM, FOCUSED ON THE COMMON GOAL OFPRODUCING HIGH STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.MISSION STATEMENT:That all students, parents and teachers/staff work together for the success of all studentsin school and in preparation for the next grade and for live long learning and living.The needs of students come first!Ask yourself;Is what I am doing good for kids?Will it help a student succeed?Is it the best I can do?

3UNION R-XI SCHOOL DISTRICTADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATIONThe Board of Education is the governing body and exists by virtue of and derives its powers from the Constitution andActs of the Legislature of Missouri.Mrs. Valorie Steinbeck, -PresidentMrs. Pam Janssen, -Vice-PresidentMrs. Teresa ConnellyMr. James BormannMrs. Jennifer slayDr. Ron SohnMr. Gary YoungADMINISTRATIVE STAFFMr. Steve Bryant, SuperintendentDr. Judy Stivers, Assist. SuperintendentDr. Jennifer Hope, Assist. SuperintendentMr. Dennis Lottmann, PrincipalMr. Chris Arand, Assist Prin./Athletic Dir.Mrs. Amy Carlson, Assist. PrincipalMr. Gary Menke, PrincipalMr. Nathan Bailey, Assist. PrincipalMrs. Meg Vogel, PrincipalMr. Jeff Van Zee, PrincipalMrs. Jenny Davis, Curriculum specialistMr. Aaron Jones, PrincipalMrs. Monica Assareh, Assist. PrincipalMrs. Jennifer MeyerMrs. Angela Yust-ForemanGUIDANCE COUNSELORSMrs. Christy BakerMr. Greg SmithMrs. Terri BeckerMrs. Jodi FortnerMrs. Heather ClarkMrs. Rhea Ann SummersMrs. Cheryl SavageOFFICE STAFFMrs. Connie Rinne, BookkeeperMrs. Rhonda Witte, SecretaryMrs. Lauren Brake, SecretaryMrs. Lisa Delmain, SecretaryMrs. Tammi Voss, SecretaryMrs. Michelle FinkMrs. Linda Veasman, SecretaryMrs. Janet Goodman, SecretaryMrs. Vicki Harrison, ClerkMrs. Vicki Schell, ClerkMrs. Lisa Kerr, ClerkMrs. Lisa Light, SecretaryMrs. Mary Beadles, ClerkMs. Nickie Voss, SecretaryMrs. Shannon StackleMrs. Diane Loepker, SecretaryMs. Jennifer Graham, ClerkMs. Esther Schmidt, SecretaryMs. Ginny Brittingham, ClerkAdministrative OfficeAdministrative OfficeAdministrative OfficeHigh SchoolHigh SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolMiddle School/Clark-Vitt ElementaryBeaufort ElementaryClark-Vitt ElementaryUnion High SchoolCentral ElementaryCentral ElementaryEarly Childhood CoordinatorProcess coordinatorHigh SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolCentral ElementaryCentral ElementaryClark-Vitt ElementarySocial Worker/Dist. ExaminerSuperintendent's OfficeSuperintendent’s OfficeSuperintendent's OfficeSuperintendent’s OfficeSuperintendent’s OfficeSuperintendent’s OfficeHigh School Principal's OfficeHigh School Counselor's OfficeHigh School Principal’s OfficeHigh School Counselor’s OfficeHigh School A+ & AttendanceMiddle School Principal’s OfficeMiddle School Principal’s OfficeCentral Elementary Principal’s OfficeCentral Elementary Principal’s OfficeBeaufort Elementary Principal's OfficeBeaufort Elementary Principal’s OfficeClark-Vitt Elementary Principal's OfficeClark-Vitt Elementary Principal’s Office

4PRINCIPALJeff Van ZeeASSISTANT PRINCIPALNathan Bailey4TH GRADEMrs. Cheryl AtterberryMrs. Tasha BurtMrs. Patty Kellmann4 TH GR. CWCMs. Paula Kissinger-(team with)-Mrs. Denise GregorMrs. Sherene EckleyMrs. Megan JuliusMrs. Marsha Scharfenberg5TH GRADEMiss Carolyn BocklageMiss Lesa CampbellMrs. Jessica Meyer5 th Gr. CWCMs. Ashley Rand (team with)Mrs. Cindy SheltonMrs. Katharine Wright6 TH GRADEMrs. Kim FarmerMrs. Stacy GrusMr. Matt RogersMrs. Kathie Pohr6 th Gr. CWCMs. Gina Merritt (team with)Mrs. Katrina OberliesMr. Mark SpanMr. Jacob MontalbanoARTMs. Glenda EichmeyerLIBRARIANMrs. Debra EtterMUSICMrs. Jan BruneCOMPUTER LabMr. Kurt PollmanPhysical EducationMr. Bill MeyerREMEDIAL READINGMrs. Michelle HornMrs. Kathy KelchenMs. Mollie SchroederSPECIAL CLASS EDMrs. Linda SchwoeppeSPECIAL CLASSMrs. Amy McCaffreyP.C. TEACHERMrs. Pam DubuqueSPEECHMr. Bob GuthAT RISKBehavior-Academic-PERMANENT SUBMrs. Jennifer KelleyCOUNSELORMrs. Rhea SummersSPECIAL CLASS AIDEMrs. Marilyn KehnerMs. Sharon SmithHEALTH AIDEMrs. Mary SteelLUNCHROOM AIDESMrs. Billie HardesterSECRETARYMs. Esther SchmidtCLERKMs. Ginny BrittinghamCUSTODIANSMrs. Joy BradleyMrs. Laura KussmanMrs. Patsy DeClueMrs. Mary MillerCOOKSMs. Carolyn BuhrMrs. Charlene ElfrankMrs. Teresa HippMrs. Kathy NarupMrs. Pat VossTITLE VMs. Joyce HuffMs. Ruth Van Zee

5BOARD-STAFF COMMUNICATIONSThe Board desires to maintain open channels of communication with the professional and support staff.Furthermore, the Board recognizes that each individual staff member's interest as well as the common interest ofsome or all of the staff members are important considerations for the successful operation of the school district.PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TEAMIn order to effectively attain this goal of accessibility to the Board for all members of the staff to communicatetheir interest or concern, the Superintendent, or her or his representative, shall meet with the Professional SupportTeam consisting of staff members and organized as set out herein below on a monthly basis. Further theSuperintendent, or his or her representative, may upon request meet with staff members individually or in groups.During these meetings discussions may be held regarding items or policies of mutual concern. Recommendationsor proposals regarding school board policy may be submitted to the Superintendent. The Superintendent shallinform the Board of such discussions, recommendations, and proposals along with the Superintendent'scomments, endorsement, amendment, or rejection.The Professional Support Team shall be composed of seven (7) members. Two (2) members will be elected eachyear to serve for a term of three (3) years. Each building faculty will elect one (1) member AT THE OPENINGDAY BUILDING FACULTY MEETING who will represent that BUILDING faculty on the Professional SupportTeam. This faculty member may belong to either CTA or UEA or to no association; however, this member mustbe elected by a simple majority of the faculty. Two (2) additional Professional Support Team members, one (1)elected by CTA and one (1) elected by UEA at THE OPENING DAY Association meetings will bring thenumber to seven (7). THE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TEAM representatives will provide communicationbetween the Professional Support Team and their constituencies.The teaching staff is encouraged to suggest to their Professional Support Team Building Representatives mattersof interest or concern. The Professional Support Team shall be responsible for providing information andguidance to its constituency in terms of realistic expectations, ramifications, and implications for the SchoolDistrict and its programs in light of proposed School Policy. In addition, the Professional Support Team mayassess the needs, interests, and concerns of the general staff by a variety of means including, but not limited to,surveys and needs assessments of the staff; however, the Professional Support Team shall not address by meansof a survey questions concerning personnel, including but not limited to, evaluation of personnel.The Professional Support Team may submit recommendations regarding School Board Policy to theirSuperintendent, who, in turn, shall present the proposal, along with his or her endorsement, amendment, orrejection of the proposal to the Board for its consideration.Neither the Professional Support Team nor its members assume any greater responsibility to the District than anyother teacher by reason of membership in the Professional Support Team.The Professional Support Team and the Superintendent shall meet at least monthly to discuss proposals orpolicies of concern. Upon mutual agreement, more frequent meetings may occur.Cross Refs: GBB, Staff Involvement in Decision Making

6THE SCHOOL DAYThe school day begins at 8:00 A.M. and ends at 3:00 P.M. Walkers and pickups students will be dismissed at2:50 P.M. Students who are Bus riders will be dismissed to the gym at 3:00.Teachers are to work their daily schedule around the lunch, music, art, computer lab, library and physicaleducation schedules. A copy of your daily schedule is to be filed in the office by Monday of the SECONDWEEK.Regulations provide that teachers should be at school prior to 7:45 A.M. Teachers are free to leave school at 3:15P.M. unless a meeting has been scheduled.EXCLUDING PUPILS FROM CLASS1. No teacher shall detain a pupil so that he will be late for his next class or deny a student P.E., music,computer lab, or art class unless the principal is notified and approves.2. Special rehearsals or special activities will necessitate taking pupils out of class on occasions.3. In order to secure the greatest value from the school program, pupils must be engaged in class activities inthe classroom free from interruptions. Teachers are to refuse to allow pupils to go to another classroom onpersonal errands after the school day begins. Please be conservative in making exceptions to this rule.CHILDREN'S BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS AT THE OFFICE1. Children shall transact all their business at the window of the office and should not come into the officeunless invited by the secretary.2. Telephone messages from the parent to the pupil will not be relayed unless positive identification is made ofthe caller.3. Personal calls for students are discouraged (such as: calling a friend's mother to see if they can spend thenight at their home).CHILDREN WHO ARE SICK1. A health room pass must accompany the child that is being sent to the health room.2. No child is to be sent home because of illness or serious accident UNLESS someone is at home or they aresent to a recommended neighbor's home. The nurse, principal, or secretary will handle this matter.3. Students are required to bring a written excuse signed by the parent after being absent from school or callschool. Please date and turn in all excuses to office. We will file them with the student's record.PUPIL ACCIDENTSEvery precaution possible should be taken to prevent accidents. All accidents should be reported to the principaland nurse. If the child goes to the doctor, find out if he/she has the school insurance and send him to the nurse tohave an accident report filled out. Any witnesses to the accident must also be present when the report is filled out.The insurance agency must be notified of the accident within 24 hours of its occurrence.HAZARDS1. The School Law provides that buildings and equipment be kept in good repair.2. Please report to the principal if any part of the buildings or equipment under your supervision becomesunsafe or, in your opinion, is a hazard.TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISIONUnder school policy, pupils are under teacher supervision the full day. A teacher, therefore, is responsible forassigned pupils unless another certified person is placed in charge of them, for example, on noon play periods andduring music, art, or physical education; specific assignment of another person over the pupils releases theclassroom teacher for other activities. There are times, however, when a teacher must leave her/ his pupilsunattended for a few moments. When these times occur, be sure to inform the teacher across from you or nextdoor to see that he or she will keep an eye on your pupils. It is wise to assign a room monitor whom you can trust

7to observe in your brief absence and report to you or another teacher if the need should arise. Non-emergencyphone calls are not reasons to leave class.When rooms "double up" for activities, unless adequate arrangements have been made with cooperating teachers,EACH TEACHER is expected to remain with her class.The legal implications for teachers in this matter are simple. Negligence is a serious charge and one for whichYOU can be held accountable.POINTS TO REMEMBER1. Teachers are responsible for general supervision of pupils at all times during the school day.2. All teachers are responsible for hall supervision before and after school and while classes are changing.Your presence in the hall near your door will assist in orderly passing. TEACHERS MUST BRING andlater pick up their own class to art, music, P.E., computer and library.3. TEACHERS ARE TO STAY WITH THEIR STUDENTS WHILE THEY ARE AT THE LIBRARY unlessit is part of your special class rotation.4. All teachers will be given a copy of the duty roster which shows where and on what days teachers areassigned to special duty. It is very important that each teacher BE THERE AT THE TIME AND PLACE.DESIGNATED TO SUPERVISE THE CHILDREN.1. All teachers are expected to help enforce established rules.2. Teachers will be expected to help with supervision at various programs during the school year.3. Children should be taught proper behavior in an audience such as during school assemblies. Eachclassroom teacher is responsible for doing this.4. TEACHERS ARE NOT TO LEAVE CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED AT ANY TIME.SUPERVISION OF PUPILS ON THE PLAYGROUNDA staff member is assigned to playground duty at all times when children are on the playground. There needs tobe one adult for every 50 students. (Example: 75 students= 2 adults, 101 students = 3 adults) This person willwork with the children on the playground in helping to organize games and to oversee all playground activities.When two persons are assigned to playground duty, they should be in different areas in order that all areas arebeing supervised.The staff members assigned to playground duty is DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE for the safety of the children. Ifproblems arise, other teachers or the Principal may be contacted for help and advice.The person on duty will decide if it is too cold or if the weather is too bad for the children to be outside.Go outside whenever possible.During bad weather it is to be expected that many children will be in their classroom during recess. They shouldbe instructed to play quietly and refrain from any boisterous behavior. All teachers will be responsible for thestudents in their classroom during inside recess.LUNCHROOM AND DUTY PROCEDURESGrade level teachers are responsible to see to it that someone from each grade level is assigned to outside duty ona daily basis during the designated lunch period and at other times where recesses may occur.Normal conversation is permitted and students sit at assigned tables according to class in the order they arrive inthe cafeteria. Please stress good cafeteria manners and leaving their tables suitable for the next grade level to sitdown at them. Classroom teachers should assign table monitors to be sure tables and benches are clean beforeleaving lunchroom.When students are held inside due to inclement weather, etc. Students are not to be left unattended in classrooms.All teachers will be responsible for the students in their classroom during inside recess.Students should be reminded to follow directions from all adult supervisors.Lunch shifts are outlined on the PE, Art, Music, Library and Computer Lab schedule.*If lunch aides are absent, all efforts will be made to secure replacements, however, if substitutes cannot be found, teachers may beasked to fill in when necessary.

8GENERAL PROCEDURES OF WHICH STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE(Please review with pupils on 1st day of school.)1. Food should be eaten in the cafeteria.2. Pupils are expected to obey instructions of any teacher and all supervisory personnel including anyvolunteers who may be working at school.3. Pupils are expected to follow reasonable instructions from monitors appointed by their teachers.4. Pupils are allowed to access their lockers from 7:50-8:00 A.M., at other recess times, and at dismissal only.All other times must be with permission of their teacher. A closed lunch period is in effect in all Union R-XI Schools. No child is allowed to leave the school building during the lunch period.5. Pupils will remain on school property once they arrive in the morning, and may leave only with permissionfrom their teacher or the office. If a student leaves prior to dismissal, or arrives at school after attendance istaken in the morning, he or she must sign in/out at the office window. Pupils will not be excused to leavethe school grounds for doctor's appointments, etc. without parent verification. If there is any doubt aboutsuch request, check with the office.6. Pupils who come back to school for night meetings are expected to observe all regularly established rulesand regulations.7. Pupils can expect items like knives, exacto-knives, razor blades, linoleum cutter, etc. to be confiscated anddiscipline notes should be written according to Safe Schools Act. Parents may pick items up at the officewithin the week.8. A written excuse or confirmed phone call will be required for absences in order to earn credit for make-upwork.9. All rules pertaining to student safety and property of others are to be followed on the way to and fromschool. School discipline measures will be taken if misbehavior occurs to or from school.10. Bikes, scooters and skateboards must be kept at the bike rack and must be walked up and down the fronthill each day.11. The soda and vending machine are strictly off limits to all students. Students will not be allowed topurchase sodas or snacks after school unless under teacher directive.PLAYGROUND AND BUILDING HEALTH AND SAFETY RULESPlease have a lesson or discussion with your class about these rules of safety and proper conduct in the schoolbuilding and on the playground. We wish to work hard on safety this year and avoid any accidents happening atschool.1. Do not run or play any running games in the school building except in gym.2. Walk slowly up and down the stairways.3. Always keep your hands and feet to yourself.4. Do not throw rocks or gravel.5. Pick up paper or trash found on playground or in building and throw in a waste can.6. When playing softball do not stand too close to the batter. Batter should be careful not to let it slip out ofhis hand. Games involving bats will only be allowed if they are under direct teacher supervision.7. Hard baseballs are not allowed at school.8. Please flush commodes and urinals after using.9. No loitering or playing allowed in restrooms.10. Help new students get acquainted.11. Keep balls away from roof of buildings.12. Use good manners in the cafeteria. Be quiet and orderly while waiting in lunch line at noon.13. Always wash hands before going to lunch and wash hands after using the restroom.14. Always respect yourself and others

9STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE PRACTICEA. It is the classroom teacher's responsibility to thoroughly explain, discuss, and periodically review thediscipline policy. Each child should understand what it means and its scope.B. All teachers are expected to support the Comprehensive plan. In addition specific plans for classrooms willbe established. School Improvement Plan. (CSIP)C. Corporal punishment may be used in accordance with established Board Policy, but generally when othermeasures have failed. A teacher should never strike a child.D. In dealing with discipline problems, it is important to TAKE THREE DEEP BREATHS, then act. A rule toremember: Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you said you were going to do. However,make sure you think clearly when making those statements, don’t let anger clutter your thinking.E. The comprehensive plan requires that homeroom teachers document serious offenses and previous actionstaken.F. There is nothing which prohibits teachers and parents from setting up mutually agreed upon plans of actionfor motivating an individual child. It is helpful, however, if the principal is aware of these special plans.G. Proper classroom behavior cannot be accomplished by the extreme use of authoritarian force or by itsopposite, laissez-faire. The better teacher obtains desirable behavior by creating pupils interest in the workbeing done. We expect the pupils of our schools to consider the rights of others, form habits that areaccepted by society, and acquire a conduct of such nature that will reflect favorably on the home and on ourschool.H. All staff members are expected to be assertive, yet treat students with respect no matter what thecircumstances. This will take advance planning and a conscious effort to avoid power struggles with kids.Teachers will be expected to handle routine classroom concerns like completing assignments, etc. Weexpect to be consulted by the teacher before being asked to intercede in these areas with an individualstudent. Teachers can expect that the principal will deal promptly and fairly with major problems and thatteacher will be consulted prior to reducing an offense on a student written up by you.COMPREHENSIVE DISCIPLINE PLANThis plan is designed for teachers, parents, and students in the interest and betterment of students' self-discipline.It is designed so as not to rescue or punish students in trouble, but rather to define the problem for the student,give ownership of the problem to the student, and leave his or her dignity intact. When discipline problems dooccur, this plan allows school staff to deal with the problems and continue quickly with its primary function, thatof instruction.The emphasis at school is on positive climate involving the use of natural, logical, and realistic consequences,both positive and negative. Teaching and learning take place around a climate of simple structure, reasonablerules, the labeling and acceptance of feelings, and the acceptance of everyone's RIGHTTO CHOOSE. This plan is based on the theory that states that everyone is responsible for his own behavior--notsociety, not the environment, not heredity, not the past, but each person now. It is helping people learn how totake a look at what they are doing, and then teaching them to evaluate their behavior and to make a plan to dobetter. It is accepting responsibility for what one does. It is not looking for excuses, or blame, or finding fault, ordwelling on the past, or feeling sorry for oneself. It is striving to do better within the reality of one's own lifesituation. It is life. It is hard work.The effectiveness or success of this approach is directly related to the extent to which the plan is used consistentlyin the classroom, consistently throughout the school, and probably the most important, consistently between homeand school. It is the responsibility of the teachers and parents to thoroughly discuss and explain this policy totheir students and children.GENERAL SCHOOL POLICYThe following four rules will be enforced at all times at Clark-Vitt Elementary and are designed to encompass alltypes of behaviors expected.1. Follow directions the first time they are given.

102. Stay in assigned areas.3. Keep hands, feet, and all objects to yourself.4. Use appropriate language.5. Respect the rights and property of others.PLAYGROUND RULES:1. Use equipment in the proper manner.2. Stay within playground areas.3. Stop all activities and lineup when directed.HALLWAY:1. Walk quietly in an orderly and safe manner at all times.RESTROOMS:1. Use the restroom for its intended purpose.2. Do not bother others who are there.MAJOR OFFENSES: See Student Handbook Discipline Policy.STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY - See Student HandbookTAKING OF MEDICINE BY STUDENTS - See Student Handbook.STUDENT DRESS - See Student Handbook.REPORTING ATTENDANCETeachers will post attendance on SIS promptly each morning. Late students should always sign in at the officewindow.BELL SCHEDULE5th grade students will be released from the gym at 7:55 to go upstairs to help control the crowd going up thestairs at 8:00.7:55- ALL TEACHERS should be in their room or the hall outside their room.Students are dismissed from cafeteria and Gym. *• 8:00- 1st bell-all students should be in their homeroom, ready for announcements. *• 2:50- Dismissal of walkers and pick-ups *• 2:55 - Dismissal of bus riders to report to the gym* Bell will ring at these times.PARTY POLICY1. Holiday Parties - Dates to be announced2. Time - 2:00 to 2:503. Light refreshments, such as Kool-aid, (ONLY) pre-packaged and/or commercially prepared (i.e. bakery) treatsare allowed for all school sponsored parties.4. Room Mothers - P.T.O. will give you names for room mothers. We may have to help them get the roommothers.FIRE AND SEVERE WEATHER DRILLS1. Fire and severe weather drills will be held occasionally throughout the school year.2. Each teacher must familiarize himself/herself with drill instructions applying to the classrooms in which he/sheworks. A copy of these procedures is in this handbook.

11SUPPLIES1. Supplies ordered by the teachers this spring will be in his/her room on the first day of school.2. TEACHERS ARE NOT TO REQUEST SUPPLIES FROM THE ART DEPARTMENT OR ANY OTHERDEPARTMENT.3. IF YOU NEED SUPPLIES OF ANY KIND, CHECK WITH THE PRINCIPAL'S SECRETARY.TEACHERS' LOUNGEThe teachers' lounge is restricted to staff use. It is OUT OF BOUNDS for all children at all times. This includesa teacher's child or children. This is not a suitable place for conferences. Such parent conferences could be heldin individual teacher's room if practical, and if not, in the principal's office or upstairs conference room.SMOKINGBoard Policy prohibits smoking in any school building by anyone.COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STAFF AND SPECIAL STAFF1. Testing data gathered on individual students needs to be shared by all teachers working with the child. Thisincludes Remedial Reading.2. Each teacher working with a special child should at least have a copy of the IEP (Individual Plan) whichspells out the teacher's specific responsibilities for implementing the IEP.3. Responsibility for giving grades to students and variations in grading practice should be discussed anddecided upon while formulating the IEP or in preliminary conferences for students who may be workingwith more than one teacher but not in Special Education.4. Parents should be specifically made aware of any variation in grading practices at the IEP staffing.5. Meeting time for teachers and special teachers is very important and required. Every effort by teachers andadministrators alike needs to be made to facilitate respective meetings.6. Regularly scheduled meetings between specialists and regular teachers should be established at the IEPformulation.7. Responsibility for calling meetings is shared by all persons associated with the child.8. Special teachers, as referred to in all of the above recommendations, include speech, remedial reading, LD,ED, principal, or any other certified person which may work with the child for some part of the school day.TESTING PROGRAMThe Missouri Assessment Program and the Gates tests will be used to access achievement. Testing will bescheduled in April for the Missouri Assessment Program and the Gates tests will be administered in the Fall andin the Spring.PUBLICITY - VERY IMPORTANTContinual effort will be made throughout the year to keep the patrons of the district informed about education ingeneral and work of the school.Teachers should attempt to recognize what is news in the subject or activities they are directing. They shouldmake this information known and assistance will be given in writing the news item to be released. Any project ofspecial importance should be sent to the office.Each teacher should contact parents with the good things that the children are doing. A phone call or a note ofcommendation for the child who accomplished a difficult task means a lot to the parent. Having done somepositive communication with the parent certainly makes it much easier when it becomes necessary to call themfor help on a problem you may be having with their child.Public opinion concerning our school is gained from many sources such as the following:a. News items and photos in papers of general circulationb. School newspaperc. School programs presented by the pupils and teachersd. Conduct of pupils at school and community eventse. Pupils report at home on what goes on at schoolf. The individual staff members.

12MAIL BOXEach teacher will have a mailbox located in the teachers’ workroom. It is important that each teacher check themailbox in the morning and after lunch.TEACHER'S STAFF BULLETINSFor ready reference, teachers are requested to maintain a file of the bulletins issued in SIS until the end of theyear. They may then be recycled. These bulletins are intended for the teachers only and are not to be left lyingaround for children to pick up and read.ANNOUNCEMENTS AND USE OF INTERCOMEvery effort will be made to refrain from disruption of classes for announcements, etc. Announcements willgenerally be made before classes in the morning or at the end of the school day. Anyone wishing to submitsomething for the announcements should do so in writing prior to 2:00 each day.SUBSTITUTE TEACHERSAlthough we hope it will not occur, it may be necessary for you to be absent. Should you ever need a substituteteacher for your classroom, please call the Mr. Van Zee- as soon as you deem yourself to be unable to teach,preferably the night before. All calls for a substitute should be between 6:00 - 6:30 a.m. to enable Mr. Van Zeeto have time to find a substitute for you. Home: 636-583-0868; Cell: 636-262-1834. If you know during the dayor for workshops and conferences, please see Esther Schmidt.WHAT TEACHERS SHOULD PROVIDE FOR THE SUBSTITUTE TEACHERYou, as the regular classroom teacher, are expected to have at the disposal of a substitute at all times, thefollowing:1. Plan book with daily plans made out in sufficient detail for at least 3 days in advance and preferably for aweek ahead.2. Time schedule of classes.3. Location of teacher’s guides.4. List of pupils’ names or seating chart.5. List of pupils in various instructional groups.6. List of supervisory responsibilities, if any.7. Fire drill and other emergency procedures. (PLEASE KEEP THESE POSTED IN THE ROOM.)8. List of students who can be called upon for assistance in class routine.9. Attendance cards, with sample.SICK LEAVEThe schools sick leave policy is as follows:Sick leave shall be granted teachers to the extent of ten days per year, cumulative to one hundred fifty days. Sickleave is defined as follows: illness of child of school employees, medical or dental appointments of such nature asnecessitate leaving during school hours, major illness or death of member of immediate family (children, spouse,or parents). The two days personal leave will be handled as per district policy. Absence for any reason other thanlisted above cannot be approved and will necessitate full pay being withheld from the paycheck.OFFICE TELEPHONE CALLS - VERY IMPORTANTStaff members are welcome to use the telephones in the building for necessary calls to parents of students, orother school related calls. Personal calls can be made, but try to keep these to a minimum.GRADESGrades will be issued quarterly - every nine weeks of school on a single card. Grades for all subjects should berecorded in SIS.

13The following are guidelines which are to be used by teachers and administrators at the elementary levels in theUnion R-XI School District. They pertain to reporting practices, permanent records, retention, andcommunication between staff and special staffREPORT CARDS1. On Social side of the report card the marks of S (satisfactory), N (needs improvement), or U (unsatisfactory)will be used. Exceptions can be noted by using the comment section or numbered comments.2. The following is the percentages guide to be used by teachers in assigning grades.95-100=A 87-89=B+ 80-82=B- 73-76=C 67-69=D+ 60-62=D-90- 94=A- 83-86=B 77-79=C+ 70-72=C- 63-66=D 0-59=F3. Grades for handwriting, music, art, and P.E. may be reported with S, N, or U.4. Report to parents’ deficiencies if child is receiving less than satisfactory grades (anything less than C-) in anyof the major subject areas. Deficiency slips will be sent to parents at mid-quarter. Notes should be returnedto school signed by parents. Teachers are to send progress reports on all students at mid-quarter.5. Students who have shown a lot of progress but can't be compared with those who are working on grade levelmaterial should also be recognized positively.6. Tardiness is not reported on the report card. Tardiness should be dealt with on an individual basis by frequentcontact with the parents if necessary or through working with the principal.HONOR ROLLS are compiled after each grading period and appropriate awards are given. To achieve HonorRoll status, the student must have attained at least a B- in all major subject areas. In order to achieve Merit HonorRoll status a child must have attained at least an A- in all major subject areas. Special area teachers such as Art,PE, Music, Library and Computer lab will average grades from all five areas and that grade could affect a studentbeing on the Honor Roll.PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS are given at the end of each quarter to students who miss 3 or lesscumulative hours during the grading period.RENAISSANCE PROGRAMThe Renaissance Program is a recognition/motivation program to recognize students and staff for outstandingachievement. The program will try to recognize students for good attendance, good grades, good effort, & goodbehavior. Some of the recognitions will be, but not limited to:• Staff Recognitions• Perfect Attendance• Honor RollPERMANENT RECORDS1. Permanent records include items as objective mastery reports, diagnostic summary forms, placement forms,team reports, and release of record forms. Grade placement and date should be recorded clearly on each form.2. Some indication should be made on card if work is below current grade placement.3. Space is provided to check when Reading Circle has been achieved and when promotion is recommended.PEPSI FUND POLICYPepsi funds can be used for a variety of building functions that are not covered by other budget areas. These maybe targeted towards students or teachers.If a full time employee of Clark-Vitt is in the hospital or is seriously ill at home, we will send flowers.If a death occurs in a faculty member's immediate family (spouse, parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren,brothers, sisters of an employee or employee's spouse) or Board Member's immediate family, we will sendflowers, not to exceed $40.00, unless flowers need to be wired to a distant location.Gifts (Staff ONLY) will be given as follows: (Not to exceed $40.00)1. Retirement (Money will be collected instead of taken from fund. Pepsi Fund will provide light refreshments.)2. Wedding

143. Baby giftProfit from operation of teacher's Pepsi Fund will be used to buy flowers, cards, gifts, refreshments at facultymeeting, and to cover expenses incurred by social committee for events during the year. In case this fundbecomes depleted, each teacher and staff member (or those attending a social event) will be assessed tosupplement this fund to cover any losses.It will be the duty of the Social Committee to notify all staff of any gift or flowers sent.FUNDRAISINGAny school club or staff wishing to do any fund raising or charity projects must fill out a form for approval. Noagreements with manufacturers or suppliers shall be made without prior administrative written approval.(Fund Raising Request/Report forms in office).This is a sample of what is on the form.Organization conducting the fund raising program…1. Organization sponsor(s)…2. Beginning date…3. Ending date…4. Vendor/Company selected…5. Product(s) to be sold…6. Merchandise cost to organization…(attach documentation/receipts)7. Estimated gross receipts…8. Estimated profit…9. Deductions from profit due to bad checks, merchandise not sold, etc. (attach documentation)10. Actual profit…(attach receipts/documentation)11. Project(s)/activity)s_ that will be funded through fund raiserProject/Activity AmountSponsor Signature Date Building Administrator Signature DateSponsor Signature Date Central Office Signature DateFIELD TRIPProcedures and guidelines:1. Plan and submit request for Approval of Field Trip (these are available in the Principal's office) at least onemonth prior to field trip date. It will be to your advantage to plan and submit request well in advance.Field trips should be educational.2. Try to limit travel within 60 miles radius of Union. Check with the Principal for exceptions to this.3. With the exception of transportation, all planning and prior contacting of firms or places will be theresponsibility of the classroom teachers involved. The principal or designee will arrange the transportation.4. It is recommended that non-admission type trips be planned.APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIP WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CONSIDERATIONS1. Date request submitted.2. Size of group going, classes "doubling up" will be approved prior to single classes going.3. Educational benefit which can be derived from the trip. This will be determined from information on therequest form.4. Since no money has been budgeted for field trips, if a field trip is planned, it must be paid for by the students.You cannot require a child to go when we ask them to pay. However, we will provide financial assistance forstudents who need it.

15PARENT VOLUNTEERSSCHOOL VOLUNTEERSFILE: IICC-APBASICDefinitionsVolunteer – Any parent or person in the community who provides uncompensated service to the district. As used in thisprocedure, a “volunteer” does not include students participating in a district-sponsored program, such as tutoring or acting asan office or teaching assistant.Chaperone – A volunteer, usually a parent or guardian, who assists the district staff and is under the direct control of districtstaff but is never left alone with a student. Chaperones include room parents or persons who volunteer to assist with field days,field trips, class parties or other special occasions.All VolunteersVolunteering in the district is a privilege, not a right. The Board, superintendent, principal or designee may decline or terminatethe services of a volunteer for any legal reason. It shall be the responsibility of the building principal or designee to approve allscreened volunteers to be placed in his/her building. Teachers may select and organize chaperones, unless otherwise directedby the principal.All volunteers must receive training appropriate to the function they will serve while volunteering. If a volunteer is disruptive oracts inappropriately around the students, the teacher or principal will refuse the volunteer’s services and notify thesuperintendent or designee immediately.Volunteers will provide support services but are not substitutes for the professional staff. Volunteers will work under thedirection and supervision of district and building staff. Even screened volunteers who are left alone with a student will have anemployee contact person or supervisor to monitor activities with students.All district-approved volunteers will be given a copy of the following rules:1. Volunteers must follow the same dress code applicable to students.2. Volunteers will not lend money or bring gifts other than stickers and greeting cards to individual students unlessauthorized by the building principal or designee.3. Volunteers will keep all information obtained from a student’s education record confidential.4. Volunteers will not photograph or videotape students unless authorized by the building principal or designee.5. Volunteers will not date students, have sexual relationships with students or arrange to meet students outside the regularschool day or during school-sponsored events or activities.6. Volunteers will not supply medication to students.7. Volunteers will use universal precautions to avoid contact with body fluids.8. Volunteers will receive district policies and procedures on computer use and will sign an authorized user form prior tohaving access to the district’s computers.9. Volunteers will not discriminate against or harass any person and will report all harassment or discrimination observed, inaccordance with district policy.

1610. Volunteers will not search students or student property.11. Volunteers must sign in and out of the office when entering or leaving the school.12. Volunteers must report suspected cases of abuse or neglect to the building principal.13. Volunteers will follow all the policies, procedures and other rules established in the district and all applicable laws.Background ChecksBackground checks for volunteers will need to be done every year (fingerprints every five [5] years and $9 name search allother years). Parents who completed the $51 background check in 2006-07 will be grandfathered for five (5) years, but will stillbe required to complete name search each year at the District’s expense ($9).Principals or designee need to distribute background check forms to parents and collect applications. Volunteers will mailfingerprint card/form ($20) to the state. Name check forms will be completed by the volunteer and submitted to the buildingprincipal. Principals will submit name check forms only (free) to Central Office for processing.Central Office is responsible for establishing and maintaining a database for all volunteers.Background check procedures have been implemented due to new laws and for the safety of all students.School EventsRoom Parents – Background check required/name search only (free).Attend Parties – No background check required.Classroom VolunteerDirect supervision/contact with student(s) – Background check required ($20 fingerprints and free name search).Field Trip1. Supervision of small groups of students – Background check required ($20 fingerprints and free name search).2. Supervision of own child – Free name search only. Cannot ride bus. Child must ride bus. Parent/Child must stay withgroup.3. Attending whole class activities (i.e., concerts, Field Day, etc.) – No background check required.* * * * * * *Note: The reader is encouraged to review policies and/or forms for related information in this administrative area.Implemented: 11/16/2005Revised: 11/15/2006; 11/05/2007; 09/17/2008SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY1. Emergency first aid:a. Child will be sent back to class if appropriate.b. Parent called if indicated.c. Doctor called if parent cannot be reached.d. If both parents work, alternate person on file will be called in emergency.e. If unable to contact any parent or listed individual, child will be taken to listed family physician orhospital in emergency situation.2. Exclude children from school for the following:a. Elevation of temperature.

17b. Vomiting and/or diarrhea.c. Severe pain.d. Undiagnosed rash.e. Severe injury.f. Communicable disease-following rules and regulations of State HealthDepartment District #3.3. Provide a healthful school environment:a. Check cleanliness of lunch room help.b. Check cleanliness of bathrooms.c. Check cleanliness of kitchen and utensils.d. Provide health room and provisions for students' care including First Aid equipment.e. Check environment for safety factors.4. Health Education:a. Conference with parents.b. Films and lectures (health).c. Pamphlets and bulletin board displays.d. Conference with local medical authorities.e. Counseling with students in regards to health.5. Provide Health Services:a. Vision screening-(Snellen and Titmus).b. Hearing screening-(Audiometer Matco).c. Student counseling.d. First aid.e. Control of communicable disease.f. Keep health records as required by state regulations.g. Dental screening.h. Growth and developing screening.6. No medication to be administered to students outside the guidelines stated in the student handbook.NOTE: ALL MEDICATION (including non-prescription) MUST BE CHECKED IN ATTHE OFFICE AND KEPT THERE UNLESS SPECIAL PERMISSION IS GRANTED.7. Transportation of student’s NOT to be done except as an extreme necessity.8. Provide room and supplies in all areas of R-XI School District for First Aid care of children.9. Keep on hand a handicap file of all students with medical needs.10. Encourage PREVENTION of health problems.11. The School Nurse will visit each school at least once per week and anytime for emergencies.UNION R-XI EMERGENCY GUIDELINESAN EARTHQUAKE OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING. Immediately take cover under anything that willprovide some measure of protection from falling objects. A desk or table will provide some protection.Immediately after the crisis, calmly evacuate the building following the procedures for a fire drill.If there are people hurt and/or trapped in the room, the first order of business is to get everyone else tosafety, then notify the person in charge of the people hurt or trapped and their situation. Keep your classtogether pending further instructions.Stay away from power lines, poles, trees, and buildings.Utilities should be shut off and no one should re-enter buildings until they have been declared safe by astructural engineer.Guidelines for Earthquakes:1. Remain calm and assess the situation.2. When tremors cease, or several minutes elapse between shocks, then evacuate the building.3. Use the evacuation guidelines for fire. Teachers should take roll of students to be sure they are allpresent.4. Do not enter any buildings until checked for possible damage.

185. If a radio is available, turn it on for the latest bulletins.6. Remain in the designated area until an "all clear" signal is given.7. Problems may be so varied that dismissal may require on-the-spot decisions under the guidance of schoolofficials.8. If communications are still available with the central office, follow instructions from there.FIRE DRILL PROCEDURESThe signal for a FIRE DRILL is the sounding of the fire horn. The signal to return to the building will be a long ringing of thebell.The pattern of room dismissal is as follows:Rooms 1,2,3, &4 -Students leave by NORTH exit doors.Rooms 5 & 6 - Students leave by EAST exit door (front entrance).Room 7 - Students leave by the WEST room door.Room 9- Students leave by the WEST exit door in room.Room 10- Students leave by the WEST exit door in hall.Room 11 Students leave by the WEST exit door in same room.Rooms 27 & Speech - Students leave by going past Room 10 and use WEST exit door in hall.Rooms 12, 13, 15, &17-.Students go down the stairs and outside using the EAST exit (front entrance).Students in Rooms 12 & 13 stay to the RIGHT while going down the stairs.Students in Rooms 15 & 17 stay to the LEFT while going down the stairs.Rooms 16, 19, 21, &23- Students leave by upstairs NORTHWEST exit doors.Students stay to the LEFT while leaving.Rooms 18, 20, &22- Students leave by upstairs NORTHWEST exit doors.Students stay to the RIGHT while leaving.Rooms 23, 24, 25, &26- Students exit SOUTHWEST exit doorsGym- Students exit either NORTH or SOUTH exit doors.Rooms 28,29,30,31,&38- Students exit building by moving north down hallway and going out through exit doors by Room 10.Rooms 28, 29, and 38 are to remain on RIGHT side of hallway;Rooms 30 & 31 are to remain on the LEFT side of hallway.Rooms 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, &37.Students are to exit out of SOUTHEAST doors.Rooms 34, 35, &36 are to use the RIGHT side of hallway.Rooms 32, 33, &37 are to use the LEFT side of hallway.When the last student has left the room, the teacher should close the door and follow his/her group out of the building. Twostudents in each class should be appointed to close windows and open exit doors.STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABSOLUTELY QUIET WHILE LEAVING THE BUILDING. The first classto exit the building should see that students are designated to hold the exit doors open for the rest of thestudents.Teachers are to take their rosters and check attendance when their class has successfully exited the building.It is the responsibility of the teacher to keep his/her class together and orderly while outside the building andwhen returning to the classroom. No one is permitted to drop out of line for a drink or go to the restroom.ALL classes are to assemble in a safe area away from the building and so as not to obstruct emergencyvehicle traffic. All classes will be told when they may re-enter the building.Designated teachers in each area will bring two- way radios to communicate with the principal. Red/Greenlaminated sheets will be used to give visual identifications of classes in need of assistance.ALL TEACHERS ARE TO REVIEW THE FIRE DRILL PROCEDURE WITH ALL THEIRCLASSES THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.*WHEN ALL STUDENTS ARE IN GYMNASIUM OR CAFETERIA*Students seated on the SOUTH side of the dividing curtain will go out the SOUTH exits; students seated onthe NORTH side of the dividing curtain will go out the NORTHEAST exit through the double doors.ALL students in the cafeteria should exit the door nearest to them and assemble on the parking lot at northend of the building. They should assemble and wait for instructions from building staff.

19DISASTER AND TORNADO DRILL PROCEDURESThe alert for a tornado or disaster will be announced over the intercom.Students are NOT to be dismissed from school in case of a tornado. In case of an impending tornadowarning, the information will be passed by word of mouth to the TEACHERS. Should the area actuallycome under a tornado alert, CLASSES ARE TO MOVE TO THE SAFEST PART OF THE CLASSROOMOR BUILDING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.When the alarm sounds, students and teachers are to go to their assigned area and remain absolutely quiet sothat instructions can be given.Teachers should move their students to the nearest safe area and instruct them to crouch on the floor facingthe wall, heads down and covered by their arms and hands. If the alarm sounds during a passing period orlunch period, students should protect themselves by moving to the nearest protective wall and assume acrouching position and cover their head with hands and arms.The following are suggested safe classroom locations:Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boys locker roomGym . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Hallway (EAST side) from Gym door southMusic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hallway (WEST side) from room 9 door southRooms 1,2,3,4 . . . . . . . Restrooms across the hallRooms 7 . . . . . . . . .Teacher work roomRoom 10 . . .. . . . . . . . . Hallway along storage roomRoom 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room #27 - any wallRoom 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room - any wallLibrary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hallway SOUTH sideRoom 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . ..WEST wall of classroomRoom 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right side (when coming from the library) of West Hallway (past driveway)Room 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right side (when coming from the library) of West Hallway (past driveway)Room 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left side (when coming from the library) of West Hallway (past driveway)Room 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Left side (when coming from the library) of West Hallway (past driveway)Room 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Left side (when coming from the library) of West Hallway (past driveway)Room 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Right side(when coming from the library) of West Hallway (past driveway)Room 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Room 23Room 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Room 23Room 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH wall of classroomRooms 24,25,&26 . . . . . In RestroomsRooms 28 & 29 . . . . . . . In rooms along any wallRooms 30-38 . . . . . . . In hallway along wallsHallways are considered safe areas, as long as it is not near a door. Also considered safe are restrooms andother small rooms*** SUPPLEMENT TO FIRE AND TORNADO DRILL PROCEDURES ***DRILL PROCEDURE FOR HANDICAPPED STUDENTSAT CLARK-VITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLIn the event a teacher has a handicapped student in the class at the time a fire or tornado drill should occur,it is the responsibility of that teacher or designated adult to personally move the student from the classroomand out the nearest exit that will accommodate a wheel chair, regardless of what exit the room has beenassigned to.DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

20Student and employee safety is of paramount concern to the Board of Education. Employees under theinfluence of alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances are a serious risk to themselves, to students, and toother employees. Therefore, the Board of Education shall not tolerate the manufacture, use, possession,sale, distribution, or being under the influence of controlled substances or alcoholic beverages on any schoolproperty or in any school approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or school activities;off school property at any school sponsored or school approved activity, event, or function, such as a fieldtrip or athletic event, where students are under the jurisdiction of the school district; or during any period oftime such employee is supervising students on behalf of the school district or is otherwise engaged in schooldistrict business. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which mayinclude employment suspension, termination, and referral for prosecution. Employees may be required tosatisfactorily participate in rehabilitation programs. Each employee of this school district is hereby notifiedthat, as a condition of employment, the employee must abide by the terms of this policy, and will notify thesuperintendent of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in or on the premises of thisschool district, or while engaged in regular employment. Such notification must be made by the employeeto the superintendent in writing no later than five calendar days after conviction. The Superintendent willprovide notice in writing of such violation to the United States Department of Education, or otherappropriate federal agency within ten calendar days after the superintendent received such notification, ifthe district receives any federal grants directly from such agency, as opposed to federal grants receivedthrough the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.The district will take appropriate disciplinary action within 30 days.The district will institute a drug-free awareness program to inform employees of the dangers of drug andalcohol abuse in the workplace, of this policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, of available counselingand rehabilitation, and of the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violationsoccurring in the workplace. Each employee will receive a copy of this policy.The Board of Education recognizes that employees who have a drug abuse problem should be encouraged toseek professional assistance. An employee who requests assistance shall be referred to a treatment facilityor agency in the community if such facility or agency is available.When it is evident that a staff member has consumed alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs off schoolproperty during and/or before a school activity, the staff member will not be allowed on school property orto participate in school activities. Staff members who violate this regulation will be subject to the samepenalties as for possession or consumption on school property.The Board of Education hereby commits itself to a continuing good-faith effort to maintain a drug-freeworkplace. This policy shall be communicated in writing to all present and future employees. Compliancewith this policy is mandatory.Upon the request of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or an agency of the UnitedStates, the district shall certify that it has adopted and implemented the drug prevention program describedin this policy, in the form required by such agency. The district shall conduct a biennial review of thispolicy to determine its effectiveness, implement necessary changes, and to ensure that the disciplinarysanctions are consistently enforced.ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICYThe Board of Education is committed to maintaining a work environment for its employees that is free fromsexual harassment. Furthermore, the Board of Education strongly believes that no person in the Union R-XISchool District shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or besubject to discrimination under any educational program or activity.1. Definition of Sexual HarassmentA. In EmploymentSexual harassment in employment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances,requests for sexual favors, and verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature when:1. submission to such conduct is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of anindividual's employment; employment decisions affecting that individual;

212. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is the basis for employmentdecisions affecting that individual:3. such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment4. qualified employees are denied employment opportunities or benefits because theopportunities or benefits are given to another employee who submitted to andemployer's sexual advances or requests for sexual favors.B. Under Title IXTitle IX forbids discrimination on basis of sex in any educational program of activity that receivesfederal funds. This includes a prohibition on sexual harassment. The Office of Civil Rights ofthe U.S. Department of Education defines sexual harassment under Title IX as follows: "Verbalor physical conduct of a sexual nature imposed on the basis of sex, by an employee or agent of arecipient that denies, limits, provides different, or conditions the provisions of aid, benefits,services or treatment protected under Title IX."2. Examples of Sexual HarassmentA. Unwelcome Sexual AdvancesWhether the advance is "unwelcome" is determined on a case-by-case basis.Unwelcome advances may include, but are not limited to, the following:1. any invitation (even subtle) intended to result in a sexual liaison;2. invitations to dinner or social events, when refusal results in the loss of aor in other adverse employment action;3. propositioning an employee.B. Verbal Conduct of a Sexual NatureThis may include, but is not limited to, the following:1. sexually provocative or explicit speech;2. publicly expressed sexual fantasies;3. jokes of a sexual or crude nature;4. derogatory comments directed to males or females as a class (language directedspecific employee is more likely to be viewed as sexual harassment);5. demeaning comments;6. threats for not agreeing to submit to sexual advances;7. writing sexually explicit memos.C. Physical Conduct of a Sexual Nature1. grabbing or twisting an individual's arm;2. any unwarranted touching;3. sexually offensive pranks;4. drawing sexually explicit cartoons, other drawings, or graffiti;5. gestures indicating sexual behavior;6. suggestive winks;7. kissing;8. attempted or actual rape or sexual assault.3. Investigation of Sexual Harassment Complaints Involving Employees1. If an employee believes that he or she is being sexually harassed, the employee is encouraged to bringthe concern to the attention of the employee's supervisor.2. If the employee feels that such contact with the supervisor would be inappropriate the situation is notsatisfactorily resolved by the supervisor or if the employee simply feels more comfortable speakingwith someone other than the supervisor the employee should contact the Title IX or Section 504compliance coordinators for the school district.

223. Following receipt of the report, District personnel will fully investigate the concern and will notifythe employee of the results of the investigation. Investigate conducted with full recognition of therights of all parties involved.4. The District will maintain the confidentiality of the report and the details of the investigation to thefullest.5. If the investigation substantiates the validity of sexual harassment, the District will take appropriatedisciplinary action against the offender(s), commensurate to the severity of the harassment (up toand including termination of employment). If the offender is not an employee of the District, theDistrict will take appropriate action within the scope of its authority and redress the harassment.There will be no retaliation against or adverse treatment of any employee who uses this procedure toresolve a complaint.6. The responsible supervisor shall follow up regularly with the complaining employee to ensure thatthe harassment has stopped and that no retaliation has occurred.STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONApplicants for admission and employment, students, patrons, and employees of Union R-XI Schools arehereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, nationalorigin, sex, age, or handicap in admission, or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs andactivities. Any person having inquiries concerning Union R-XI School's compliance with the regulationsimplementing Title IV and Section 504 is directed to contact Ms. VeAnn Tilson, Superintendent, at (636)583-8626. Ms. Tilson has been designated by the Union R-XI School Board to coordinate the institute'seffort to comply with the regulations implementing Title IX and Section 504. Specific district policiesidentifying compliance grievance procedures are available for review in each building administration officeand library, public library, and central office file. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary forCivil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution's compliance with the regulationspertaining to Title IX and Section 504.Staff Conduct-GBCBThe Board of Education expects that each professional and support staff membershall put forth every effort to promote a quality instructional program in theschool district. In building a quality program, employees must meet certainexpectations that include, but are not limited to, the following:1. Become familiar with, enforce and follow all Board policies, regulations,administrative procedures, other directions given by district administratorsand state and federal laws as they affect the performance of job duties.2. Maintain courteous and professional relationships with pupils,parents/guardians, other employees of the district and all patrons of thedistrict.3. Keep current on developments affecting the employee's area of expertise orposition.4. Transact all official business with the appropriate designated authority in thedistrict in a timely manner.5. Transmit constructive criticism of other staff members or of any departmentof the school district to the particular school administrator who has theadministrative responsibility for improving the situation.6. Care for, properly use and protect school property.7. Attend all required staff meetings called by district administration, unlessexcused.

238. Keep all student records, medical information and other sensitive informationconfidential as directed by law, Board policy, district procedures and theemployee's supervisor.9. Immediately report all dangerous building conditions or situations to thebuilding supervisor and take action to rectify the situation and protect thesafety of students and others if necessary.10. Properly supervise all students. The Board expects all students to be underassigned adult supervision at all times during school and during any schoolactivity. Except in an emergency, no employee will leave an assignedgroup unsupervised.11. Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare ofstudents.12. Submit all required reports or paperwork at the time requested. Employeeswill not falsify records maintained by the school district.13. Refrain from using profanity in the school setting.14. Dress professionally and in a manner that will not interfere with theeducational environment.15. Come to work and leave work at the time specified by the employeehandbook or by the employee’s supervisor. Nonexempt employees whoare late to work or stop working before the scheduled time may be subjectto discipline, including termination.16. School employees, other than commissioned law enforcement officers, shallnot strip search students, as defined in state law.17. State law prohibits teachers from participating in the management of acampaign for the election or defeat of a member of the Board of Educationthat employs such teacher.18. Employees will not use district funds or resources to advocate, support oroppose any ballot measure or candidate for public office.19. Employees will not use any time during the working day for campaigningpurposes, unless allowed by law.* * * * * * *Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning ofthis section for other pertinent policies and to review administrativeprocedures and/or forms for related information.Adopted: 07/20/2005Revised: 11/16/2005Cross Refs:AC, Nondiscrimination and Anti-HarassmentDCB, Political CampaignsJFG, Interrogations, Interviews and SearchesJO, Student RecordsKI, Public Solicitations/Advertising in District Facilities