MISSION OF NORMAN COUNTY EAST SCHOOLS
WE WILL PROVIDE A SAFE POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EACH STUDENT
GOALS OF NORMAN COUNTY EAST SCHOOLS
Each year for the next three years in the subject area of reading, we will increase the proportion of students in each grade who score at or above proficiency, and decrease the proportion who score below proficiency on district assessments.
The staff and administration would like to welcome you and your child to the Norman County East Elementary School. We hope it will be a challenging and rewarding experience.
We regard the education of our students as a training ground for their future. The good habits formed early will affect them positively throughout their lives. For this reason, we as educators will promote an attitude of excitement and eagerness toward learning, diligent student habits, punctuality and personal responsibility in performing tasks.
It is our hope that each student will learn to respect him/her and others, as he/she grows in knowledge and self –esteem.
Best wishes for the 2016-2017 school year!
Table of Contents
Norman County East School Board, Administration and Elementary Staff Page 4-5
General Information
- Building Page 5
- Absences Page 5
- Truancy Page 6
- Permit to Leave Page 6
- Illness Page 6
- Medication Page 6
- Communicability Period Page 6
- Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices Page 6
- Textbooks Page 7
- General Information Page 7
- Internet Policy Page 7
- Technology Page 7
- Cheating Page 7
- Classroom Rules Page 7
- Property Damage Page 7
- Pledge of Allegiance Page 7
- Lost and Found Page 7
- Dressing and Grooming Page 8
- Winter Wear Page 8
- Recess Page 8
- Breakfast/Lunch Page 8
- Lactose Intolerant Page 8
- Visitors Page 8
- Classroom Visitation Page 8
- Pet Policy Page 8
- Student Suspension Page 9
Rules on the Bus Page 9
Bus Conduct Page 9
Bus Policy Page 10
Discipline Policy Page 10
Student Responsibilities Page 10
Productive Person Behavior Page 10
Rules of Conduct Page 10-12
- Truancy
- Damage to School Property
- Physical Assault
- Verbal Assault
- Threats and Disruptions
- Dangerous, Harmful and Nuisance Substance and Articles
- Unacceptable Behavior
Disciplinary Action Page 12
Office Referral Page 12-13
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs Page 13
Rule Violations Page 14
Emergency School Closing Page 14
Extra Curricular Events Page 13
Field Trip Participation Page 14
Fire Drill Page 15
Civil Rights Statement Page 15
Retention Page 15
Resolution Providing a Title IX Grievance Procedure Page 15-16
Procedure for Students to Student Harassment/Disagreement Page 16
Procedure for Students Complaint about Teacher’s Actions Page 16
District Policy Page 16-18
- #504 District Policy
- #501 Weapons
- #417-417 Locker Policy
- #526 Hazing
- #506 Discipline Policy
- #514 Bullying
Harassment and Violence Page 18
General Statement Policy Page 18
Religious, Racial and Sexual Harassment Violence Defined Page 18-20
Grievance Procedures Page 20
Investigation Page 21
School District Action Page 21
Retaliation Page 22
Conflict of Interest Page 22
Dissemination Policy Page 22
Right to Alternative Complaint Page 22
Dissemination of Policy and Training Page 22
Discrimination/Harassment Page 22
Legal references Page 23
Cross Reference Page 23
Coordinators Page 24
District Fees Page 25-26
Sexual Harassment and Violence Report Form Page 27
Norman County East Board of Education District # 2215
Board of Education
Ross Opsahl, Chair Person
Mike Nelson Tracy Stene
Nathan Sather Jason Douville
Kathy Stene
Administration
Rob Nudell Superintendent /Principal 584-5151 Ext. 104
Dustin Flaten Dean of Students 356-8221 Ext. 204
Elementary Office
Tammy Ramstorf Administrative Assistant 356-8222 Ext. 203
Elementary School Faculty
Andersen, Kathy Paraprofessional ext. 285
Anderson, Diane Physical Education ext. 255
Anderson, Jon Grade 6 ext. 208
Aune, Ramona Special Education ext. 243
Brouillard, Lori Paraprofessional ext. 281
Chisholm, Peggie Indian Education ext. 219
Habedank, Rhoda School Counselor ext. 205
Hoven, Stacey Grade 2 ext. 234
Jenson, Kim Paraprofessional ext. 288
Jirava, Carrie Music ext. 240 Juarez, Tawnie Paraprofessional ext. 289
Knutson, Randy Grade 5 ext. 206
Liebl, Marcia Grade 3 ext. 207
Lindell, Tammy Grade 4 ext. 217
Lisburg, Monica Paraprofessional ext. 287
Mickelson, Sarah Paraprofessional ext. 283
Nogowski, Sherrie Kindergarten ext. 218
Nelson, Terri Psychologist ext. 219
Reardon, Jeanne Title 1 ext. 224
Schluter, Jana Speech ext .237
Skaurud, Jackie Art/Computer ext. 245, 236
Smart, Sarah ECFE/Eagles Nest Preschool ext. 253, 242
Strum, Beth Para/ Librarian ext. 249
Stuhaug, Laurie Grade 1 ext. 233
Thordal, Diane Paraprofessional ext. 286
Thronson, Kristen Social Worker ext. 205
Ward Gary General Music/Band ext. 245
Wenschlag, Becci Paraprofessional ext. 253
Custodian Staff
Dennis Jacobson Maintenance Engineer ext. 270
Laurie Smith Custodian ext. 270
Cafeteria Staff
Belinda Thronson Head Building Cook ext. 238
Heather Wichern Cook ext. 238
Transportation
Dean Bentley Bus #5 Mike Vigum Bus #3
Terry Gullingsrud Bus #6 Norman Gullingsrud Bus #8
Lou Arends Bus #10
GENERAL INFORMATION
For a complete explanation of District Policies, a copy of the District Policy Manual can be obtained from the Superintendent’s office for your review.
BUILDING
Ø Keep your voice at an even keel at all times.
Ø Please use the wastebaskets provided. Dropping paper and other debris
around the halls and school grounds only mat the appearance of the school.
Ø No students are to be in the school building after school hours unless you’re
involved in a faculty supervised activity.
Ø Use care in closing your locker doors and keep them neat.
Ø Please walk in the hallways.
Ø Please do not loiter in hallways or lavatories.
ABSENCES
If absent from school, parents MUST call the office by 9:00 A.M. or the school will call them or their emergency contact number. If parent does not contact the school or send a note the following day, the absence will be unexcused. 3 Tardy =1 Absent
EXCUSED ABSENCES
Examples: Illness, professional appointments (medical, dental, eye...) family emergencies, physical disaster, school sponsored field trip, court appearance, instruction up to 3 hrs/wk and suspensions. If you are concerned whether or not an absence will be excused, call the elementary office in advance to inquire.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
Examples: Truancy, shopping trips, hair appointments, sleeping in and auction sales. These absences will be considered skipping school and be treated according to the discipline policy and/or truancy laws. This may result in zero credit for the class time missed. It is the parent/guardians responsibility to call the school if your child will be absent. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence.
Excessive Absences: If a student acquires 7 excused absences in one semester, a meeting may be scheduled with the school. For any absences after 7 in one semester, the parent may be required to provide a doctor’s note or proof of absence.
Unexcused Absences: The following will be the procedure for unexcused absences:
· 3 unexcused: A letter will be sent home to the family with a copy of the students attendance report.
· 4 unexcused: A letter will sent home and a meeting with the school will be scheduled.
· 7 unexcused: The school will make a truancy referral to Social Services. A mandatory meeting will be scheduled with the school and Social Services.
TRUANCY
A child is considered truant if under 18 years of age and absent from school without a valid excuse for three or more class periods on three separate days. Habitual truant cases, are which a student is absent from school seven days without a valid excuse. They will be referred to county authorities. Unauthorized absence from class or for the day, skipping class or school, will be handled in the manner described in the discipline policy.
PERMIT TO LEAVE
Any student that wishes to leave the building anytime during the day must have a written request from a parent or call from home. Present this request to the principal’s office before school starts. This permit must be arranged before school begins. THE OFFICE WILL NOT CALL PARENTS TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO LEAVE OR TO GO HOME WITH A FRIEND. Parents must sign students out and in at the principal’s office. The policy is enforced for all students regardless of age.
ILLNESS
Students who become sick at school are to report to the nurse’s office or the principal’s office. Only more severe cases will be allowed to go home. If your child is running a temperature, you will be called to come and pick them up.
MEDICATION
The school is unable to give medication to any student, unless a doctor’s order is signed by a medical doctor and the parent. This includes prescription, cough, ibuprofen, Tylenol, etc.... At the beginning of each school year, a doctor’s order is mailed to each student’s home with the information letter. The doctor’s order needs to be updated every year.
COMMUNICABILITY PERIOD
Chicken Pox is contagious one (1) day before to seven (7) days after rash appears. Students may return to school on the eighth day.
Mumps is contagious one (1) to six (6) days before symptoms appear and during the time the gland is still swollen. Students may return to school when the fever and swelling are gone.
Red Measles are contagious from four (4) days before until five (5) days after the rash appears. Students may return to school only after complete recovery has been made. (Extra precaution must be taken here.)
Green Measles are contagious from the time the rash appears until three (3) days afterward. Students may return on the fourth (4) day.
Whooping Cough is contagious from three (3) weeks after the onset of symptoms. Students may return to school on the fourth (4) day.
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Students are not to bring cellular phones, other communication devices, beepers, radios, Ipads, IPods, and MP3 players, hand held video games or any other music playing/game devices into the school. The school district does not assume responsibility for loss or damage to any of these devices.
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are furnished to each student at district expense. Textbooks that are abused or lost the student will be fined to cover expense of replacing the book. This policy pertains to library books also. If your child has checked out library books and they are damaged or lost, the student will be fined to cover the replacement of the book.
GENERAL INFORMATION
No students are to be in the building before 7:45 A.M. or after 3:30 P.M. unless you are involved in a faculty supervised activity.
INTERNET POLICY
Student use of the internet should be for educational purposes. Students that use the internet (in school or off property) for the inappropriate use directed at students, staff or faculty will be disciplined according to school district policies. The discipline could range from detention, suspension, expulsion or matters could be turned over to law enforcement.
TECHNOLOGY
Access to the Parent Portal you can log on to the School Web Site at www.nce.k12.mn.us.
Parent Portal is for parents with children in grades 3rd-6th. Lunch account can also be accessed at the Parent Portal for all students.
CHEATING
Copying other students work is considered cheating. This will not be tolerated. No credit will be given if cheating occurs and further consequences maybe imposed.
CLASSROOM RULES
Each teacher will have a set of classroom rules/consequences will be placed in the classroom, handed out to the students, or placed in the class syllabus.
WILLFULL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
Any student who willfully cuts, defaces, or otherwise destroys property in anyway; real or personal, belonging to the school district, or any individual, including other students or employees shall be disciplined. The discipline will be at the discretion of the principal. The discipline could include restitution, suspension, detention, expulsion, and exclusion, notification of the police, juvenile authorities, and other possible legal action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Anyone who does not wish to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for any personal reason may elect not to do so. Students must respect another person’s right to make that choice.
LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES
Any student who finds a misplaced article should turn it into the office. Likewise, any student missing a book or other items should check at the office. Money or other valuables should not be left in coat pockets or lockers. Students may store valuables in the office. The school district is not responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
DRESSING AND GOOD GROOMING
Students are expected to observe standards of dress and grooming which emphasize neatness and appropriateness. Any dress that is disruptive to the education process is considered inappropriate. Any clothes that contain drug, tobacco, alcohol or pornographic materials are prohibited. All shirts worn by students must cover their belt line, such that no skin is visible at any time. All shorts, skirts and dresses must be at least mid thigh length. Only jersey style muscle shirts that have seams on the straps (no spaghetti straps) will be allowed. No undergarments of any sort should be visible at any time. No hats, scarves, bandanas or winter coats are to be worn during school hours. Every staff member will be at liberty to decide what clothing is inappropriate.
WINTER WEAR
All students should have a hat, winter coat, gloves, snow pants and winter boots. This is very important when children go outside for noon recess. The students need to have warm clothing while waiting for the morning bus and for walking home before/after school. Please make sure your child is dressed for “Minnesota Weather”.
RECESS
Recess will be indoors when the outside temperature is zero or below. (including wind chill factor).
BREAKFAST
Breakfast for grades PreK-6 begins at 7:45 P.M. and ends at 8:15 A.M. at the elementary site. Students should not be tardy because of eating breakfast. Parents are invited to eat breakfast/lunch with their child. Parents will be expected to pay for the meal.
LACTOSE INTOLERANT MILK
The district will provide an alternate product for students that are lactose intolerant.
VISITORS
Please do not bring visitors to school except on special occasions, which will be announced. Our room assignments are planned for specific number of students in each class. Adding others creates a crowded condition and disruption. A Norman County East student who wishes to host a visitor must pick up a visitor’s permission slip at least one (1) day before hosting a visitor. The Norman County East student hosting the visitor will be responsible for the visitor’s behavior during the time they are in school. The administration reserves the right to deny or limit the length of visitation rights for individual.