No. 10 Section J Students
- Alcohol Policy
- JB - Attendance Policy
- JBCC - Student Assignment
- JC - Code of Behavior and Discipline
- JCAB - Interrogations and Searches
- JCADDD - Prohibition Against Hazing
- JCBE - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
- JCBEA - Use of Personal Communication Devices in School
- JCC - Discipline Procedures
- JCCA - Corporal Punishment
- JCCD - Zero Tolerance Offenses
- JF - Physical Activity
- JGBA - Student Wellness
- JGC - Student Health Services
- JGCAB - Guidelines for Managing Life-Threatening Allergies Including Food Allergies
- JGCAC - Adrenal Insufficiency
- JGD - Student Psychological Services
- JGE - Student Social Services
- JGFB - Supervision of Students
- JH - Student Activities
- JHA - Student Solicitations/Fundraising Activities
- JHC - Student Clubs & Organizations
- JHD - Student Social Events
- JHE - Student Performance
- JM - Contests for Students
- JOA - Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays
- JSA - Pictures and Class Rings
- JT - Student Access to Electronic Media
Alcohol Policy
A written recommendation from the Student Discipline board was presented regarding alcohol violations. Motion by Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Lee to approve the alcohol policy with the stipulation that it is to be included in the student handbook. Motion carries. The effective date of the alcohol policy will be effective 2011-2012.
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD COMMISSIONERS
WARREN COUNTY SCHOOL’S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010
PAGE SIX
Student use, possession, distribution, sale, or being under the influence of alcohol on any school grounds or at any school function (home or away) is strictly prohibited. On first offense, the student will be suspended and sent to the next Discipline Board where the minimum penalty for violation of this policy will be placement to the Alternative School for a minimum of 45 instructional days or until the end of the grading period, whichever is greater and the loss of all privileges in the Warren County School System. The second and all subsequent violations of this policy will result in the assignment to the Alternative School for one calendar year with reviews to be held at semester breaks to determine student progress and placement and the loss of all privileges in the Warren County School System.
Being under the influence of illegal drugs will also be included with the above alcohol policy since it is not addressed under the zero tolerance.
JB - Attendance Policy
Issued Date: 9/27/18
Rescinds: 6/21/18
Original Issued: 11/01/95
Kindergarten through Grade Twelve
The Warren County Board of Education believes that attendance is a key factor in student achievement. Students are expected to be present and punctual each day that school is in session.
The Director of Attendance shall oversee the entire attendance program, which shall include1:
• All accounting and reporting procedures and their dissemination;
• Alternative program options for students who severely fail to meet minimum attendance requirements;
• Ensuring that all school age children attend school;
• Providing documentation of enrollment status upon request for students applying for new or reinstatement of driver’s permit or license; and
• Notifying the Tennessee Department of Safety whenever a student with a driver’s permit or license withdraws from school or fails to meet the minimum requirements prescribed by law.2
The principal shall be responsible for ensuring that:
• Attendance is checked and reported daily for each class;
• Daily absentee sheets contain sign in/sign out sheets and indicate students present or absent for the majority of the day;
• All student’s absences are verified;
• Written excuses are submitted for absences and tardiness; If necessary, verification is required from an official or other source to justify absences;
• System-wide procedures for accounting and reporting are followed.
Student attendance records shall be given the same level of confidentiality as other student records. Only authorized school officials with legitimate educational purposes may have access to student information without the consent of the student or parent/guardian except as otherwise required or permitted by law for purposes of reporting truancy.3
Absences shall be classified as either excused or unexcused as determined by the principal or his/her designee in grades K-12.
Excused Absences (K-12)4
1. Personal Illness/Injury/Hospitalization
A note from the student's parent or guardian shall be required upon the student's returning to school. The note should include the reason(s) for and the date(s) of the absence(s). Upon returning to school, a student has three (3) school days in which to submit a note. After the time period has elapsed, the absence(s) shall become unexcused.
The school may accept a written note from a parent or guardian verifying a student’s illness for up to a total of five (5) accumulated days during the school year. However, if a student is absent due to his or her personal illness for more than a total of five (5) accumulated days, a doctor's note specifying inclusive dates for the illness must be submitted in order for any subsequent illness-related absences to be excused. The Principal of the school has the right to accept or deny parent or guardian notes over the five-day limit.
2. Illness of Immediate Family Member
A doctor's statement may be required after three (3) days.
3. Deaths
In the family - - One day will be excused. Additional days will be excused at the discretion of the principal/designee.
Of others - - The principal/designee may approve as an excused absence with appropriate documentation.
4. Dental, Medical, and Counseling Appointments
We strongly urge that these appointments be scheduled after school. However, if these appointments are during school hours, a doctor's or counselor's verification will be required, and reasonable travel time to and from the office will be allowed. Full days for dental and medical appointments will rarely be excused.
5. Extreme Weather Conditions
6. Religious Observances5
Any student who misses a class or day of school because of the observance of a day set aside as sacred by a recognized religious denomination of which the student is a member or adherent, where such religion calls for a special observance of such day, shall have the absence from that school day or class excused and shall be entitled to make up any school work missed without the imposition of any penalty because of the absence.
7. Required Court Appearance
Written verification of the student's required appearance and the time involved must be submitted upon the student's returning to school. These excuses must be obtained in the clerk's office of that particular court. The office closes at 4:00 p.m.
8. Extenuating Circumstances
A student's absence due to circumstances, which, in the judgment of the principal, constitute good and sufficient cause of absence from school, may be excused with proper documentation.
9. Visitation with a parent or legal custodian upon deployment, return and leave11
If a student’s parent or legal guardian is a member of the United States armed forces, including a member of a state national guard or a reserve component called to federal active duty, the principal shall give the student:
i. An excused absence for one (1) day when the member is deployed;
ii. An additional excused absence for one (1) day when the service member returns from deployment;
iii. Excused absences for up to ten (10) days for visitation when the member is granted rest and recuperation leave and is stationed out of the country; and
iv. Excused absences for up to ten (10) days cumulatively within the school year for visitation during the member’s deployment cycle. The student shall provide documentation to the school as proof of the service member’s deployment.11
10. Period of Hospital or Homebound Instruction- If a student is unable to attend regular classes because of illness, injury or pregnancy and if the student has participated in a program of hospital or homebound instruction administered or approved by the LEA, then the student is excused from the regular classroom during the period of the hospital or homebound instruction.
Please contact the homebound coordinator to inquire as to eligibility and procedures for homebound at Warren County Schools Central Office (931) 668-4022 ext. 230.
Procedure for Principal Excused Absences
A principal may excuse a student from school attendance to participate in a non-school sponsored extracurricular activity if the following conditions are met:
i. The student provides documentation to the school as proof of the student’s participation in the non-school-sponsored extracurricular activity; and
ii. The student’s parent, custodian, or other person with legal custody or control of the student, prior to the extracurricular activity, submits to the principal or the principal’s designee a written request for the excused absence. The written request shall be submitted no later than seven (7) business days prior to the student’s absence.
iii. The principal or principal’s designee approves, in writing, the student’s participation in the non-school sponsored extracurricular activity.
The principal may limit the number and duration of the non-school sponsored extra-curricular activities for which excused absences may be grated to a student during the school year. Principal excused absences are limited to no more than ten (10) absences per student per school year. 3
Documenting Excused Absences
All students are required to turn in to their teacher or the attendance secretary at the school any note from a doctor, health official, funeral director, etc. in order for the absence to be considered excused. Any discrepancy will be decided by the Director of Attendance and/or the Principal of the school.
Unexcused Absences (K-12)
An unexcused absence from any class, study hall, or any activity during the school day for which the student is scheduled constitutes truancy. Any absence without written documentation is automatically unexcused. Teachers are not required to furnish make-up work opportunities for students when their absence is unexcused.
Out-of-school suspension days are unexcused, but excused for the purpose of completing all assigned work or tests recorded for students not absent on those days.
State Mandated Tests/End of Course Exams
Students who are absent the date of a scheduled state mandated test must complete said test upon return to school if within the state testing window. Students who do not complete the scheduled state mandated test shall receive a zero on the state mandated test which shall be averaged into their final grade.
Procedures for Making-Up Work Missed Due to Absence
If an absence is excused, the academic work missed may be made up within five (5) days of returning to school from the excused absence. It is the sole responsibility of the student to consult with a teacher whose class he/she has missed to determine what make-up work is necessary. The teacher is not responsible for asking a student for such work. Failure of the student to initiate a request for make-up work will result in a lost opportunity for credit for missed work.
In cases of prolonged illness, teachers will set a reasonable time limit for the completion of the work.
School Sponsored/ Activities (Student counted as present)6
Students participating in school sponsored activities whether on or off campus shall not be counted absent. Whenever possible, students should request make-up work before missing class for school sponsored activities. In order to qualify as “school sponsored,” the activity must be school-planned, school directed, and teacher supervised. Mass exodus or early dismissal or late arrival of all students or any segment of students shall not be permitted for any reason except for emergencies such as inclement weather or other unavoidable situations, unless instruction time is made up in full.
Student Pages Students serving as pages for the general assembly during the school year may be granted excused absences for day or days missed while serving as pages. Approval or disapproval shall be at the discretion of the principal of the school in which they are enrolled. If the absences are approved, the student shall be credited as present.6
School Related Activities including college visits (Student may be counted as excused/absent)
School related activities are those activities which are associated with the school but are not school sponsored activities by definition and are approved activities (i.e. 4-H, Youth Leadership, etc.). For high school students, college visits may be considered school related activities as set out in the high school student handbook.
School Related Activities-Students involved in school related activities may obtain an excused absence at Principal’s discretion by following the procedure for Principal Excused absences.
Postsecondary school visits Postsecondary school visits may be beneficial to a student’s understanding of and preparation for postsecondary opportunities. However, such visits are not required of any student. Parents and guardians have the sole responsibility for facilitating school visits and ensuring the safety of students during the visit. High school students participating in postsecondary school visits may be counted present on the day of the postsecondary visit if the following conditions are met;
a) Prior specific notice is given by the parent or guardian;
b) Documentation from the postsecondary school is provided within 3 days of student’s return to school; and
c) Students complete all assigned school worked missed during the day of the visit.
Only the day of the postsecondary visit may be counted as present. Students will not be counted present during travel and/or other associated days. Postsecondary school visits are limited to high school students who may counted present for no more than six (6) visit days per school year.
Tardies (K-12)
Being on time to school and class is essential for optimum teaching, learning, and earning promotion to the next grade. When a student is tardy, he/she disrupts this process for others and loses important learning time for himself/herself. School bus transportation is provided free of charge to students of Warren County. For this reason, tardies related to car problems, traffic, oversleeping, etc., are not valid reasons for tardiness. To receive an excused tardy when late to school, the student must have either:
a) A doctor's statement
b) An official court notice
c) A parent with student or a telephone call from the parent and approval by
Administration. (Personal illness will be excused.)
Students accumulating five (5) unexcused days absent due to tardies (which also includes early release before the close of a school day) will be turned in by name as truant to the Director of Attendance who will notify the parent in writing of their unlawful absence from school.
Perfect Attendance
K-8
To be eligible for perfect attendance, a student must be in attendance for a length of time equal to the state's minimum hourly requirement for a school day and be considered “present” for the day. To have perfect attendance a student’s attendance record must indicate that the actual days absent at year’s end is .49 or below or less than 210 minutes away from school for the entire year. Students who sign in late and check out early will accumulate time and when this time reaches 211 minutes the student will be considered absent one day.
High School
Please see the High School Handbook for High School Perfect Attendance Policy
Students that have a perfect attendance record for thirteen years will be awarded a plaque from the Director of Schools and the Board of School Commissioners.
Credit/Promotion Denial
Credit/promotion denial determinations may include student attendance. However, student attendance may not be the sole criterion.12 If attendance is a factor, prior to credit/promotion denial, the following shall occur:
1. Parents and students shall be advised if a student is in danger of credit/promotion denial due to excessive absenteeism.
2. Procedures in due process are available to the student when credit or promotion is denied.
Truancy
General
Annually, the Director of Schools or designee shall provide written notice to parent(s) or guardian(s) that attendance at school is required by law.
Students shall be present at least fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled school day in order to be counted present. Students receiving special education services may attend part-time days, alternating days, or for a specific amount of time as indicated in their Individualized Education Plan and shall be considered present for school attendance purposes. 8
If a student is required to participate in a remedial instruction program outside of the regular school day where there is no cost to the parent(s) and the school system provides transportation, unexcused absences from these programs shall be reported in the same manner.9
Students who are absent three (3) days without adequate excuse shall be reported to the director of schools/ designee who will, in turn, provide written notice to the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student’s absence. If a parent does not provide documentation excusing the absence within three days of return to school or request an attendance hearing, then the Director of Schools shall implement the progressive truancy intervention plan described below prior to referral to juvenile court.
Progressive Truancy Intervention Plan10
Students with three (3) unexcused absences shall be subject to the progressive truancy intervention framework outlined below.
Tier 1
1. A conference with the student and the student’s parent/guardian;
2. An attendance contract, based on the conference, signed by the student, the parent/guardian, and an attendance officer. The contract shall include:
a. A specific description of the school’s attendance expectations for the student;
b. The period for which the contract is effective; and
c. Penalties for additional absences and alleged school offenses, including additional disciplinary action and potential referral to juvenile court; and
3. Regularly scheduled follow-up meetings to discuss the student’s progress.
If the student accumulates additional unexcused absences in violation of the attendance contract, he/she shall be subject to the additional intervention tiers.
Tier II
An individualized assessment by a school employee of the reasons a student has been absent from school. This may result in referral to counseling, community-based services or other services to address the student’s attendance problems. Students will be considered in Tier II after the 4th unexcused absence or violation of Tier I attendance contract.
Tier III
A more intensive individualized assessment by a school employee of the reasons a student has been absent from school. Students in Tier III will be referred to Truancy Board. The Truancy Review board shall consist of the Director of Attendance, Youth Services Officer(s), and a representative from the Department of Children Services.
This review board shall be a fact finding and problem solving session for the student. Each parent is welcomed at this meeting but one parent/guardian must attend this meeting with the student.
Attendance Tier III students may also be referred to counseling, community-based services or other services to address the student’s attendance problems in an age appropriate manner. Students will be considered in Tier III after the 5th unexcused absence or violation of Tier I attendance contract.
Failure to attend Truancy Board and/or participate in other services, or additional unexcused absences after entering Tier III will constitute evidence that the student’s parent/guardian is unwilling to cooperate in the progressive truancy intervention plan and that the plan has been unsuccessful to meaningfully address the student’s school attendance. Failure of the Tier III plan will result in issuance of a citation to Juvenile Court. The Court will be provided a report of all interventions that have been provided to support the student.
Students with excessive (more than 5) unexcused absences or those in danger of credit/promotion denial shall have the opportunity to appeal to an attendance hearing committee appointed by the principal. If the student chooses to appeal, the student or his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be provided written or actual notice of the appeal hearing and shall be given the opportunity to address the committee. The committee will conduct a hearing to determine if any extenuating circumstances exist or to determine if the student has met attendance requirements that will allow him/her to pass the course or be promoted. Upon notification of the attendance committee decision, the principal shall send written notification to the director of schools/designee and the parent(s)/guardian(s) of any action taken regarding the excessive unexcused absences. The notification shall advise parents/guardian(s) of their right to appeal such action within two(2) school days to the director of schools/designee.
The appeal shall be heard no later than ten (10) school days after the request for appeal is received.
Within five (5) school days of the director of schools/designee rendering a decision, the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) may request a hearing by the board, and the board shall review the record. Following the review, the board may affirm or overturn the decision of the director of schools/designee. The action of the board shall be final.
The director of schools/designee shall ensure that this policy is posted in each school building and disseminated to all students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.
Noncompliance with State of Tennessee Driver’s License Law2
Any student missing ten (10) consecutive or fifteen (15) total unexcused days of school during any semester or fails to pass three full units subjects in a single semester renders himself/herself ineligible to retain or receive a driver’s license if of such age. The Director of Attendance shall be responsible for notifying in writing the Director of Schools and the parent/guardian of the student and the Department of Safety of any action taken by the school.
The Warren County Schools Disciplinary Board will offer any student in violation of Driver’s License law the right to appeal in writing the suspension or revocation of the student’s driver’s license. This board will determine if any extenuating circumstances exist or verify that the student has all requirements that will allow him/her to retain or obtain the driver’s permit or license.
Any administrative decision regarding attendance may be appealed initially to the Director of Schools and ultimately to the board. The appeal shall be made in writing to the Director or Schools within five (5) school days following the action or the report of the action, whichever is later.
In order to qualify for reclaiming a driver’s permit or license the student must attend school as prescribed by law and make a passing grade in at least three (3) full unit subjects or their equivalency at the conclusion of a subsequent grading period.
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Legal References
1 TCA 49-6-3001 et seq
2 TCA 49-6-3019
3 State Board of Education School Attendance Policy 4.100
4 TCA 49-6-3018
Compulsory Attendance Ages
Children between the ages of six (6) and seventeen (17) years, both inclusive, must attend a public or private school. However, children less than six (6) years old and the child’s parent, guardian or other person having control of the child, are also subject to compulsory attendance when the child has been enrolled in a public school; provided, that a child may be withdrawn within six (6) weeks of initial enrollment without penalty.
Any parent, guardian, or other person who has control of a child, and who violates compulsory attendance laws commits educational neglect, which is a Class C misdemeanor. Each day’s unlawful absence constitutes a separate offense. 14
Application for Deferral in Required Attendance
A parent/guardian who believes that their child is not ready to attend school at the designated age of mandatory attendance may make application to the principal of the public school, which the child would attend for a one (1) semester or one-year deferral in required attendance. Any such deferral shall be reported to the Director of Schools by the principal. Under certain circumstances the Board may temporarily excuse students from complying with the provisions of the compulsory attendance law.
Age Requirements for Kindergarten and Pre-K
Any child residing within the state, five (5) years of age on or before August 15 of the current school year, who makes application for admission, shall be enrolled in the school designated by the Board.
Please see Voluntary Pre-K Attendance Policy JBA for attendance requirements,
A child entering kindergarten shall be no less than five (5) years of age on or before August 15 of the current school term. No child shall be eligible to enter first grade without having attended an approved kindergarten program.
A child entering a special education program shall be no less than three (3) years of age, except as authorized through a contractual arrangement with early intervention agencies.
A person eighteen (18) years of age or older who applies for admission must have the application approved by the Principal and Director of Schools when:
1. He/She fails to enroll within thirty (30) calendar days after school officially starts or
2. He/She has dropped out of school and wants to re-enter.
The compulsory attendance law shall not apply to the following:
1. The student who has received a diploma or other certificate of graduation;
2. A student who is enrolled and making satisfactory progress in a course leading to a GED from a state approved institution or organization, or who has obtained such certificate. Any institution or organization which enrolls a child who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall provide a report to the local board of education at least three (3) times each year relative to the progress of all such persons under eighteen (18) years of age. If the local board of education determines any child under eighteen (18) years of age is not making satisfactory progress, then such child shall be subject to the compulsory attendance law of the State of Tennessee and required to enroll in a public or non-public school; or
3. A student enrolled in a home school that has reached the age of seventeen (17).
Legal References
1. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.08(1)(a0 TCA 49-6-3006
2. TCA 49-6-3107©
3. TCA 10-7-504; 20 USCA S1232g
4. TRR/MS 0520-01-02-17(10(c0
5. TRR/MS 0520-01-03(15); TCA 49-6-2904(b)(5)
6. TN Department of Education, State Membership and Attendance Procedures Manual (2017)
7. TN Department of Education, State Membership and Attendance Procedures Manual (2017), TCA 49-6-3007; Public Acts of 2017, Chapter No. 379
8. TN Department of Education, State Membership and Attendance Procedures Manual (2017)
9. TCA 49-6-3021
10. TCA 49-6-3007; Public Acts of 2017, Chapter No. 379
11. TCA 49-6-3019
12. TCA 49-2-203(b)(7)
13. TRR/MS 0520-01-02-17
14. Public Chapter 958 Section (a) and (b) TCA 49-6-3009
JBCC - Student Assignment
Issued Date: 04/23/15
Rescinds: 07/26/12
Issued: 11/01/95
To Schools
Students are expected to attend the school to which they are assigned by virtue of their residence. Students, living in school zones, will enroll in the school of appropriate grade within their zone.1
In order to ensure educational equality system-wide, students enrolled in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades may apply for admission to a school offering academic and/or athletic programs not available at their current school. Students will not be provided with transportation.
Students with approval of a parent/guardian may apply to a school meeting their unique needs. The application must be approved by both the principal of the school they are leaving and the principal of the school they will enter.
Parents who are dissatisfied with the assignment of their children may, within ten (10) days after the assignment, make written application for a hearing before the board as to the reasonableness of the assignment and requesting a transfer to another school.2 The application for transfer shall state the specific reasons why the applicant contends that the student should not attend the school assigned and the specific reasons why the student should be assigned to the different school named in the application.
To Classes
The principal shall be responsible for assigning all students to classes.
In forming class groups, many factors must be taken into consideration. Consideration of merely one factor, regardless of what it is, gives little assurance that students will find success in their assigned classrooms. Educational needs of the student shall be the primary consideration in the placement of students.
The following factors should be considered in forming class groups:
1. The individual child
A. Chronological age
B. Mental ability
C. Past academic success
D. Social and emotional structure
E. Physical maturity
F. Scope of interests and special talents
2. The teacher
A. Experience and training
B. Instructional strengths and weakness and/or teacher effectiveness
3. The class
A. Spread of interest and abilities
B. Balance of boys and girls
C. Emotional compatibility
The principal shall have final authority in assigning students to classes.
Students who enter the system from another school system are to be placed by the principals in the grade and/or level as indicated by records from the former school. If the student’s placement is inappropriate in the grade or level assigned, he/she may be reassigned by the principal to another grade level. Parents shall be kept advised.
Students transferring from any school not approved by the Tennessee State Department of Education shall be tested to justify their grade placement in Warren County School District. When first enrolled and until test results are available the child shall be placed in the grade in which he/she was last enrolled. Achievement tests shall be administered at the very earliest possible date to see if achievement test scores justify appropriate grade placement.
EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY
In order to ensure education equality system-wide, students enrolled in 6th, 7th and 8th grades may apply for admission to a school offering academic and/or athletic programs not available at their current school.
Students with approval of a parent/guardian may apply to a school meeting their unique needs. The application must be approved by both the principal of the school they are leaving and the principal of the school they will enter.
Students admitted to a school outside their attendance area may be transported through the Warren County School’s Transportation System.
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Legal References:
- TCA 49-6-3102 through 3103.
- TCA 49-6-3201.
JC - Code of Behavior and Discipline
Issued Date: 07/26/12
Issued: 06/07/96
The Director of Schools shall be responsible for the overall implementation and supervision of the Board’s Code of Behavior and Discipline and shall ensure that students at all schools are subject to uniform and fair application of the Code.
The principal of each school shall be responsible for implementation and administration in his/her school and shall apply the Code uniformly and fairly to each student at the school without partiality and discrimination.
The Board delegates to the Director the responsibility of developing more specific codes of behavior and discipline which are appropriate for each level of school, namely elementary, middle and senior high. The development of each code shall involve principals and faculty members of each level of school and shall be consistent with the content of the Board’s code.
A copy of the code shall be posed at each school and guidance counselors shall be supplied copies for discussion with students. The code shall be referenced in all school handbooks. All teachers, administrative staff and parents shall be provided with copies of the code.1
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Legal Reference:
1. Student and Employee Safe Environment Act of 1996
JCAB - Interrogations and Searches
Issued Date: 09/27/07
Issued: 08/08/01
INTERROGATIONS BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL
School personnel have a duty to report any reasonable suspicion that a student is carrying, or has carried, a weapon or is violating, or has violated, a provision of the Tennessee Drug Control Act to the principal, the principal’s designee or, if the principal and the principal’s designee are unavailable and the offense was committed on school property, to the appropriate authorities.1
Students may be questioned by teachers or principals about any matter pertaining to the operation of a school and/or the enforcement of its rules. Questioning must be conducted discreetly and under circumstances which will avoid unnecessary embarrassment to the student being questioned. Any student answering falsely, evasively or refusing to answer a proper question may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension.
If a student is suspected or accused of misconduct or infraction of the student code of conduct, the principal may interrogate the student, without the presence of parent(s)/guardian(s) or legal custodians and without giving the student constitutional warnings.
INTERROGATIONS BY POLICE (AT ADMINISTRATOR'S REQUEST)
If the principal has requested assistance by the police department to investigate a crime involving his/her school, the police shall have permission to interrogate a student suspect in school during school hours.
The principal shall first attempt to notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) or legal custodians of the student of the intended interrogation unless circumstances require otherwise. The interrogation may proceed without attendance of the parent(s)/guardian(s) or legal custodians. The principal or his/her designee shall be present during the interrogation.
The use of police women or female staff members is desirable in the interrogation of female students.
POLICE-INITIATED INTERROGATIONS
If the police deem circumstances of sufficient urgency to interrogate students at school for unrelated crimes committed outside of school hours, the police department shall first contact the principal regarding the planned interrogation, inform him/her of the probable cause to investigate within the school. The principal shall make reasonable effort to notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) or legal custodians of the interrogation unless circumstances require otherwise. The interrogation may proceed without attendance of the parent(s)/guardian(s) or legal custodians. The principal or his/her designee shall be present during the interrogation.
SEARCHES BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL
Any principal, or his/her designee, having reasonable suspicion may search any student, place or thing on school property or in the actual or constructive possession of any student during any organized school activity off campus, including buses, vehicles of students or visitors (Notice shall be posted in the school parking lot that vehicles parked on school property by students or visitors are subject to search for drugs, drug paraphernalia or dangerous weapons), and containers or packages if he/she receives information which would cause a reasonable belief that the search will lead to the discovery of:
- Evidence of any violation of the law;
- Evidence of any violation of school rules or regulations or proper standards of student or faculty conduct;
- Any object or substance which, because of its presence, presents an immediate danger of harm or illness to any person.
A student using a locker that is the property of the school system does not have the right of privacy in that locker or its contents. All lockers or other storage areas provided for student use on school premises remain the property of the school system and are provided for the use of students subject to inspection, access for maintenance and search. Notice shall be posted in each school that lockers and other storage areas are school property and are subject to search.
A student may be subject to physical search or a student’s pocket, purse or other container may be required to be emptied because of the results of a locker search, or because of information received from a teacher, staff member or other student if such action is reasonable to the principal. All of the following standards of reasonableness shall be met:
- A particular student has violated policy;
- The search could be expected to yield evidence of the violation of school policy or disclosure of a dangerous weapon or drug;
- The search is in pursuit of legitimate interests of the school in maintaining order, discipline, safety, supervision and education of students;
- The primary purpose of the search is not to collect evidence for a criminal prosecution; and
- The search shall be reasonably related to the objectives of the search and not excessive intrusive in light of the age and sex of the student, as well as the nature of the infraction alleged to have been committed.
USE OF ANIMALS
When necessary, dogs or other animals trained to detect drugs or dangerous weapons may be used in conducting searches, but the animals shall be used only to pinpoint areas which need to be searched and shall not be used to search the persons of students or visitors.
USE OF METAL DETECTORS
In view of the escalating presence of weapons in the schools, the Board of Education authorizes the use of hand-held or walk-through metal detectors to check a student’s person or personal effects as follows:
School officials or law enforcement officers may conduct metal detector checks of groups of individuals if the checks are done in a minimally-intrusive, nondiscriminatory manner (e.g., on all students in a randomly selected class; or every third individual entering an athletic event). Metal detector checks of groups of individuals may not be used to single out a particular individual or category of individuals.
If a school official or a law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that a particular student is in possession of a illegal or unauthorized metal-containing object or weapon, she/he may conduct a metal detector check of the student's person and personal effects.
A student's failure to permit a metal detector check as provided in this policy will be considered grounds for disciplinary action including possible suspension.
The director of schools shall approve procedures for the use of metal detectors.
SEARCHES BY POLICE
If public health or safety is involved, upon request of the principal who shall be present, police officers may make a general search of the students' lockers and desks, or students' or non-students' automobiles for drugs, weapons or items of an illegal or prohibited nature.
If the principal has received reliable information which he/she believes to be true that evidence of a crime or of stolen goods, not involving school property of members of the school staff or student body, is located on school property and that any search for such evidence or goods would be unrelated to school discipline or to the health and safety of a student or the student body, he/she shall request police assistance; and procedures to obtain and execute a search warrant shall thereafter be follow.
Anything found in the course of the search conducted in accordance with this policy which is evidence of a violation of the law or a violation of student conduct standards may be:
1. Seized and admitted as evidence in any hearing, trial, suspension or dismissal proceeding. It should be tagged for identification at the time it is seized and kept in a secure place by the principal or the principal's designee until it is presented a the hearing. At the discretion of the principal, the items seized may be returned to the parent or guardian of a student or, if it has no significant value, the item may be destroyed, but only with the express written permission of the director of schools.
2. Any seized item may be turned over to any law enforcement officer. Any dangerous weapon or drug as defined in TCA 49-6+4202 shall be turned over to an appropriate law enforcement official after completion of an administrative proceeding at which its presence is reasonably required.
Whenever the possibility of uncovering evidence of a criminal nature exists, the principal or his/her designee may request the assistance of a law enforcement officer to:
1. Search any area of the school premised, any student or any motor vehicle on the school premises; or
2. Identify or dispose of anything found in the course of a search conducted in accordance with this policy.
The involvement of law enforcement officials is encouraged when there is reasonable cause to suspect that criminal evidence is about to be uncovered.
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Legal Reference:
- TCA 49-6-4202 through TCA 49-6-4212
JCADDD - Prohibition Against Hazing
Issued Date: 8/25/16
Original Issued: 8/25/16
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe learning environment that is free from hazing for students and staff members. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the school district and are prohibited at all times.
General Statement of Policy
No student, teacher, administrator or other school district employee, contractor or volunteer shall plan, direct, permit, condone, encourage, aid, engage in or tolerate hazing.
Apparent permission or consent by a person being hazed does not lessen the prohibitions contained in this policy.
A person who engages in an act that violates school policy or law in order to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization shall be subject to discipline for that act.
This policy applies to hazing behavior that occurs on or off school property and during and after school hours.
The school district will act to investigate all complaints of hazing and will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administration or other school district employee, contractor or volunteer who is found to have violated this policy.
Definitions
“Hazing” is the use of embarrassing and often dangerous or illegal activities by a group to initiate new members. Hazing is defined by T.C.A 49-2-120 as an intentional or reckless act on or off school property, by a student acting alone or with others directed against another student; and that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of that student or induces or coerces a student to endanger their own mental or physical health or safety. Hazing is also a criminal offense.
Hazing does not include customary athletic events or competitions and is limited to those situations created in connection with initiation into or affiliation with a student organization. The term hazing includes, but is not limited to:
- Any type of physical brutality such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electron shocking or placing a harmful substance on the body.
- Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation, exposure to weather, confinement in a restricted area, calisthenics or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student.
- Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects a student to extreme mental stress, embarrassment, shame or humiliation that adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from remaining in school.
- Any activity that causes or requires the student to perform a task that involves violation of state or federal law or of school district policies or regulations.
“Student organization” means a group, club or organization having students as its primary members of participants. It includes grade levels, classes, teams, activities or particular school events. A student organization does not have to be an official school organization to come within the terms of this definition.
Reporting Procedures
Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of hazing or nay person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute hazing shall report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate school district official designated by this policy.
Teachers, administrators, other school district employees as well as contractors and volunteers shall be particularly alert to possible situations, circumstances or events that might include hazing. Any such person who receives a report of, observes, or has other knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute hazing shall in form the building principal immediately. Although the building principal is the person responsible for receiving reports of hazing at the building level, evidence or suspicion of hazing can also be reported directly to the Director of Schools or a school resource officer.
Submission of a good faith complaint or report of hazing will not affect the complainant or reporter’s future employment, grade, work assignments or eligibility for club or athletic activity.
School District Action
Upon receipt of a complaint or report of hazing, the school district shall make all mandatory reporting to law enforcement and Department of Children’s services and also shall conduct an investigation of the suspicion or complaint to the extent possible independently but in cooperation with any investigation conducted by law enforcement or DCS.
The school district may take immediate steps, at its discretion, to protect the complainant, report, students or others pending completion of an investigation of hazing.
Upon completion of the investigation, the school district will take appropriate action. Such action may include, but is not limited to, warning, suspension, exclusion, expulsion, transfer, remediation, termination or discharge. Disciplinary consequences will be administered consistently and will appropriately address prohibited behavior as well as act as a deterrent for future acts of hazing. School district action taken for violation of this policy will be consistent with other school policies and law.
Retaliation
The school district will take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator or other employee of the school district, or any contractor or volunteer who retaliates against anyone who makes a good faith report of hazing, or who testifies, assists or participates in an investigation or hearing about a hazing incident. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment.
Dissemination of Policy
This policy shall be disseminated through the district website, at each school, and through student organizations, athletic teams and clubs. Time shall be set aside during the first month of school each year to specifically discuss the policy, its ramifications as a criminal offense and penalties imposed by the school district.
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Legal Reference:
TCA 49-2-120
JCBE - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
Issued Date: 11/01/95
Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, use or attempt to use any dangerous weapon1 in school buildings or on school grounds at any time, or in school vehicles and/or buses or off the school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, function or event.
Students are further forbidden to use any instruments or substances such as chemicals, pencils, scissors, razors or compasses with the intent to do harm or in a manner which renders the item dangerous.
Students who violate this policy shall be subject to suspension for a period of up to one (1) year. If the offense involves a student who brings a firearm (as defined in the Federal Gun Free Schools Act) to school, the student will be expelled from school for a period of not less than one year. The Chief Administering Office (Director) of the Warren County School System may modify the expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.
Upon information that a student is suspected of violating this policy, the principal of the school shall notify the student’s parents or guardian and the appropriate law enforcement officials as required by law.2
After inquiry and obtaining the facts of the accusations, the principal shall take appropriate action, as defined in Misbehaviors, Level IV, Section JCC.
The Board affirms the zero tolerance weapons policy. No students found with or having possessed a weapon replica in a threatening manner will be allowed to attend any school, except those programs especially designed for such offenders operated at a site separate from any regular school. This expulsion from school shall be for one calendar year. At the conclusion of this expulsion period, a staffing shall be held to determine if the student has been rehabilitated sufficiently for him or her to return to a normal school setting.
The Chief Executive Officer has the authority to modify the punishment.
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Legal Reference:
- TCA 49-6-4301
JCBEA - Use of Personal Communication Devices in School
Issued Date: 11/20/14
Rescinds: 07/26/12
Issued: 04/28/05
Students in elementary school are not permitted to possess a personal communication or listening device on school campus except as specifically permitted by the particular school’s principal. Students in grades 9-12 may possess or use personal electronic signaling devices on school campus provided that such devices do not disrupt the educational program or school activity and are not used for illegal activities or activities which are unethical or violate school rules or the student code of conduct such as cheating on assignments or tests or bullying.
Electronic signaling devices shall be turned off and kept out of sight during class time or at any other time as directed by a school district employee, except where deemed medically necessary or when otherwise permitted by the teacher or administration. No student shall be prevented from using his/her cell phone in case of an emergency, except where that use inhibits the ability of school district employees to effectively communicate instructions for the safety of students.
Violations of this policy shall be subject to progressive discipline as specified in the student information handbook. A student’s right to carry such devices may be revoked for subsequent offenses except where deemed medically necessary. Students may be subject to other disciplinary measures where their use of an electronic signaling device violates independent school rules, such as prohibitions on cheating etc. All suspected school violations shall be turned over to the principal for further investigation. Student use which is also a violation of criminal law shall also be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Principals are the only school employees who may conduct a search of a student’s electronic signaling device. Notwithstanding any other school policies on searches in general, absent reasonable suspicion of specific wrongdoing with the device beyond merely possessing it or having it turned on or out in the open, principals shall not search any personal telecommunication device without the express consent of the student and the student’s parent or legal guardian. Any search deemed necessary for violations of other school rules shall be justified at its inception, reasonably related in scope to the objectives of the search and not excessively intrusive in light of the age and the sex of the student and the nature of the infraction. The search, as conducted, must be limited to finding evidence related to the particular school rule the student was initially suspected of violating.
No student shall use an electronic signaling device with camera, video or voice recording function in a way or under circumstances which infringe the privacy rights of other students.
Confiscated electronic signaling devices shall be stored by school district employees in a secure manner.
Students are responsible for personal electronic signaling devices they bring to school. The district shall not be responsible for loss, theft or destruction of any such device brought onto school property, except that it shall be the responsibility of the school to ensure the safekeeping of any confiscated devices.
Students and their parents shall be notified of the above policy at the beginning of every school year.
JCC - Discipline Procedures
JCCA - Corporal Punishment
Issued Date: 12/17/09
Issued: 06/25/20
Rescinds: 12/17/19
Original Issue: 11/01/95
Corporal punishment shall not be used as a disciplinary measure in any school.1
The Director of Schools shall be responsible for developing and implementing in-service training programs for teachers and staff in the use of alternative, positive measures of discipline.
Legal Reference:
1. TCA 49-6-4104
JCCD - Zero Tolerance Offenses
Issued Date: 07/25/13
Rescinds: 11/20/08
Issued: 08/10/00
In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment, the following offenses will not be tolerated:
WEAPONS & DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS
Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, use or attempt to use any dangerous weapon1 in school buildings or on school grounds at any time, or in school vehicles and/or buses or off the school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, function or event.
Dangerous weapons for the purposes of this policy shall include, but are not limited to a firearm or anything manifestly designed, made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious bodily injury or anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.1 Violators of this section shall be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school.
FIREARMS (as defined in 18 U.S.C. §921)2
In accordance with state law, any student who brings or possesses a firearm on school property shall be expelled for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The Director of Schools shall have the authority to modify this expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.3
DRUGS
In accordance with state law, any student who unlawfully possesses any drug including any controlled substance, legend drug shall be expelled for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The Director of Schools shall have the authority to modify this expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.4
BATTERY OR THREAT OF BATTERY
In accordance with state law, any student who commits battery or threat of battery upon any employee of the school system, bus employee or school resource officer shall be expelled for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The Director of Schools shall have the authority to modify this expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.4
CREDIBLE THREAT TRANSMITTED BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE
In accordance with state law, any student who transmits by an electronic device any communication containing a credible threat to cause bodily injury or death to another student or school employee and the transmission of such threat creates actual disruptive activity at the school that requires administrative intervention shall be expelled for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The Director of Schools shall have the authority to modify this expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis.4
Any school employee, student or volunteer who witnesses or possesses reliable information of a credible threat transmitted by electronic device shall report such information to the building principal.
NOTIFICATION
When it is determined that a student has violated this policy, the principal of the school shall notify the students’ parent or guardian and the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system as required as law.5
ADVISORY
The disciplinary board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of Schools in zero tolerance appeals.
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Legal References:
- TCA 39-17-1309
- 18 U.S.C. 921
- 20 U.S.C. § 8921; TCA 49-6-4216 (b); TCA 49-6-3401 (g)
- TCA 49-6-3401 (g); TCA 49-6-4216 (b)
- TCA 49-6-4209;TCA 39-17-1312
JF - Physical Activity
Issued Date: 07/26/12
Issued: 07/28/05
Warren County Schools encourages all Kindergarten through 8th grade students to participate in some form of physical activity; at least 15 minutes in a school day. This can be accomplished through classroom walking or intermittent physical activity breaks. At the principal’s discretion, it is recommended that the 15 minutes be in addition to recess and scheduled PE class, in order to meet a minimal requirement of 150 minutes per week. In addition, all personnel are encouraged to participate in and model physical activity as a valuable part of daily life that contributes to positive health outcomes and improve academic performance.
JGBA - Student Wellness
Issued Date: 05/25/17
Rescinds: 10/25/12
Issued: 04/27/06
Preamble
The Warren County Board of Education is committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health, well being, and the ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity. The Board recognizes that schools contribute to the basic health status of children through education regarding positive lifestyle choices and through promotion of good nutrition and exercise.
Therefore, the Warren County Board of Education will establish, implement, and monitor a wellness policy in compliance with Public Law 108-268, Section 204, Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, to achieve the following objectives:
- All students in grades PreK-12 will have opportunities, support, and encouragement to be physically active on a regular basis.
- Foods and beverages sold or served on campus during the school day will meet applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.
- School Food Service will provide a variety of affordable, nutritious, and appealing foods, which meet the health and nutrition needs of students.
- Warren County Schools will embrace and model healthy lifestyle habits.
- Schools will provide nutrition education and physical education to increase awareness of the risks of a sedentary lifestyle and to foster lifelong habits of healthy eating and physical activity.
- Schools will utilize business and community partners to access resources for enhancing wellness goals.
- The school district will engage students, parents, teachers, food service staff, health professionals, and other interested community members in developing district-wide nutrition and physical activity policies.
- Each school will create and utilize a School Health Team consisting of individuals representing the school system and community. These might include parents, students, food service staff, teachers, school board members, administrators, or health professionals.
Component #1- Nutrition Education
The primary goal of nutrition education is to teach, encourage, and support healthy eating. The following indicators apply to nutrition education:
1.1 Schools should provide nutrition education that is offered as part of sequential, comprehensive, standards-based programs designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and protect their health.
1.2 Nutrition education should be integrated into other curricula, such as math, science, language arts, and social sciences.
1.3 Nutrition education will involve sharing information with parents and families to increase awareness and reinforce the importance of healthy eating.
1.4 Professional development opportunities will be available for food service staff, teachers, and support staff that will provide basic knowledge skills, strategies, and activities designed to promote healthy habits.
1.5 The school cafeteria will serve as a “learning laboratory” to allow students to apply critical thinking skills taught in the classroom. Smarter lunchroom movement strategies are regularly practiced in all schools to encourage healthy choice selections.
1.6 Schools should discourage sharing of foods and/or beverages, given concerns about allergies and other restrictions to some children’s diets.
1.7 Nutrition education will include enjoyable, participatory activities, such as contests, promotions, taste testing, farm visits, and school gardens.
1.8 Nutrition education will emphasize caloric balance between food intake and energy expenditure.
Component #2- Physical Activity
The primary goal of a physical activity component is to develop a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Schools will provide developmentally appropriate opportunities to learn and practice specific physical activities, maintain fitness, engage in regular exercise, and understand the benefits of a physically active lifestyle. The following indicators apply to physical activity:
2.1 Physical activity will be integrated across curricula and throughout the school day.
2.2 Physical activity will be reinforced by physical education instruction that is standards-based and includes developmentally appropriate curriculum, effective instructional strategies, and assessment of student learning.
2.3 All activities will compliment and expand the efforts begun under the Coordinated School Health Improvement Act of 1999, T.C.A. 49-1-1001.
2.4 Students will have opportunities for physical activity before, during, and after school through a range of programs, including intramural sports and interscholastic athletics.
2.5 The school district will encourage professional development for all teachers who provide physical education instruction.
2.6 Schools are encouraged to provide information to families that will promote integrating physical activity into their daily lives.
2.7 The school district will collaborate with local public works and public safety organizations to make it safer and easier for students to walk or bike to school.
2.8 Physical activity should not be employed as a form of discipline or punishment.
Component #3- Other School-Based Activities
The primary goal of this component is to create an environment that delivers consistent wellness messages and is conductive to healthy eating and physical activity. The following indicators apply to other school-based activities:
3.1 Support for the health of students and staff will be provided by the formation of a School Health Team in each school, which will oversee annual completion of the School Health Index and other aspects of the Coordinated School Health Initiative.
3.2 Schools will provide a clean, safe and pleasant eating environment.
3.3 Schools will provide students access to hand washing or sanitizing before they eat meals or snacks.
3.4 Local wellness objectives will be considered in planning all school-sponsored activities occurring during the school day, such as fundraising, concession stands, field trips, parties/celebrations, and snacks.
3.5 Ideas for healthy snacks and non-food fundraising alternatives will be provided by the school district.
3.6 Schools will incorporate USDA’s nutrition standards for foods under Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) in nutrition education, healthy snacks, physical educations and/or physical activity into school sponsored child-care programs (including SAC, LEAPS, 21st Century, etc.).
3.7 Staff wellness programs and activities will be developed and supported by the combined efforts of district staff and individual school health councils.
3.8 Schools will provide a safe interior and exterior physical activity environment.
3.9 Student incentive programs will focus on utilization of non-food items as motivational tools.
3.10 Use of food as a punishment for student behavior is prohibited.
Component #4- Nutrition Guidelines
The primary goal of establishing nutrition guidelines is to positively influence students’ lifelong eating habits. In addition, schools must ensure that reimbursable school meals meet the program requirements and nutrition standards set forth under USDA 7CFR, Part 210 and Part 220. The following indicators apply to nutrition guidelines:
4.1 All foods and beverages sold on school grounds outside of reimbursable school meals, such as through vending machines, cafeteria a la carte lines, in school fund-raising, and school stores will comply with nutrition guidelines as set forth in local wellness policy.
4.2 All foods sold in schools will comply with nutrition standards required by the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 (FNS-2011-0019) including items sold in vending machines, as a la carte, and during fundraisers.
Plan for Measuring Implementation
The director of schools or designee will ensure compliance with established district-wide nutrition and physical activity wellness policies. In each school, the principal or designee will ensure compliance with those policies in his/her school and will report on the school’s compliance to the director of schools or designee. The district health council will review annually, update, or modify the wellness policy as appropriate. This may include the following indicators:
- BMI data, Vision, Hearing, Blood Pressure results grades K,2,4,6,8, and Wellness Class 9th
- School nursing logs of student clinic visits and medication logs
- Academic performance
- Breakfast and lunch participation and Smarter Lunchroom Movement Strategy.
- School Health Index Planning Guide
JGC - Student Health Services
Issued Date: 07/26/12
Issued Date: 11/01/95
The major objective of student health services is to protect and promote the health of the student. This responsibility is shared by all individuals and agencies in the community.
To obtain this objective:
- A safe, sanitary, healthful school environment shall be provided; and
- Basic principles of healthful living shall be taught.
The student health services program1 shall include:
- Identification of physical, mental or emotional characteristics of students which will prevent them from attaining their potentialities through public education;
- Evidence of a complete medical examination of every student entering school for the first time;
- Proof of immunization except those who are exempt by stature;
- A medical examination as directed by the TSSAA of every student prior to participation in interscholastic athletics;
- A cumulative health record;
- A record for each student which contains information as to how and where to contact parents in case of emergency;
- A report of each accident taking place while the student is under the jurisdiction of the school;
- Plan for taking care of sick or injured students;
- Procedures for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect;
- Plan for detailing with communicable diseases;
- Procedures for dispensing medication;
- Teacher referral of students for available health service; and
- Method for evaluating criteria, including the extent and use of available health services based upon the needs of students within the school.
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Legal Reference:
- TRR/MS 0520-1-3-.08 (1)(d).
JGCAB - Guidelines for Managing Life-Threatening Allergies Including Food Allergies
Issued Date: 05/24/18
School personnel who have been trained by a registered nurse are permitted to administer epinephrine when the school nurse is not available. If a student does not have an epinephrine auto injector and/or a prescription, the school nurse or trained personnel may administer the school’s independent supply of epinephrine when responding to an anaphylactic reaction. If a student is injured due to the administration of epinephrine by a school nurse or other trained personnel, they shall not be held responsible for the injury unless administered with an intentional disregard for safety. Each school shall maintain at least two (2) unlocked secure epinephrine auto injection locations, including but not limited to, the school office and school cafeteria.
GUIDELINES
Education/training for school personnel on the management of students with life-threatening allergies to include notification of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
• The school nurse or principal shall maintain a record for each student at risk for anaphylaxis.
• If a student utilizes the epinephrine auto-injector other than as prescribed, he/she may be subject to disciplinary action.
• Development of strategies to reduce the risk of exposure to anaphylactic causative agents in classrooms and common areas such as the cafeteria.
• Dissemination of information on life-threatening allergies to school staff, parents and students.
• Development of an Individual Health Plan (IHP) and/or 504 plan tailored to the need of each individual student at risk for anaphylaxis to include all school sponsored events.
• Communication of a student’s IHP or 504 plan and emergency plan to all employees and third parties with a need to know
• Students with a known diagnosis of anaphylaxis must have a written and signed statement from the student’s licensed health care provider that supports:
1. Diagnosis of anaphylaxis
2. Identification of food or other substances to which the student is allergic
3. Indication of prior history of anaphylaxis
4. Recommendation of emergency treatment procedures in the event of a reaction
5. Completion of Warren County Schools Allergy/Anaphylaxis Allergy Action Plan to include substitute meals and self-administration readiness
The principal of each school, in conjunction with the school nurse, shall be responsible for the implementation and administration of an Emergency Allergy Response Plan that focuses on prevention and an appropriate response procedure should an emergency occur.
Legal Reference:
T.C.A. S 49-5-415 € and (f)
JGCAC - Adrenal Insufficiency
Issued Date: 05/24/18
Adrenal insufficiency is a hormonal disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones.
Adrenal crisis is a sudden, severe worsening of symptoms associated with adrenal insufficiency. Symptoms include severe pain in the lower back, abdomen or legs, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, low blood pressure or a loss of consciousness.
School personnel will be trained in medication administration for the treatment of an adrenal crisis when a parent/guardian notifies Warren County Schools that their child is diagnosed with Adrenal insufficiency. The school nurse is responsible for the training.
School personnel who have successfully completed the educational training in the treatment of adrenal insufficiency may administer the prescribed medication provided by the parent to the student during an adrenal crisis. If the school nurse is on site, the nurse will administer the medication.
Training:
1. School personnel trainee must successfully complete an adrenal insufficiency training recognizing the signs and symptoms of an adrenal crisis responding with student-specific interventions.
2. Review the medication order and confirm parent/guardian permission.
3. School personnel trainee will be able to describe the types of medications available for treating adrenal insufficiency and an adrenal crisis.
4. School personnel trainee must be able to properly administer the medication used to treat an adrenal crisis to include drug preparation, documentation and follow-up care.
5. School personnel trainee will notify or delegate notification of EMS/911, parents/guardian and school nurse anytime adrenal crisis medication is administered.
Legal Reference
T.C.A. 49-50-1603
JGD - Student Psychological Services
Issued Date: 08/23/12
Rescinds: 11/01/95
Issued: 11/01/95
The Director will develop a program for making psychological services available to all students.1 This program shall cooperate with other agencies in consultative screening and assessment services.
School counselors shall respect the right of privacy of the students they counsel. Confidentiality shall be maintained by the counselor except:
- Where there is a clear and present danger to the student or other persons;
- To consult with another psychologist when it is in the best interests of the students; or
- When a student and/or parent waives this privilege in writing.
When a counselor is in double about what information to release in a judicial proceeding, the counselor shall consult with the board attorney.
No school personnel shall conduct any mental health screening, except as provided by law.2
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Legal References:
- TRR/MS 0520-1-3.08 (1)(c).
- TCA 49-2-124
JGE - Student Social Services
Issued Date: 07/26/12
Issued: 11/01/95
Each school shall provide a social service program for all students through the cooperative efforts of the principal, teachers and guidance counselors.1
The principal shall develop a program of social services which shall include such services and activities as:
- Orientation of parents and students to the school program;
- Student referral and/or welfare provisions;
- Collection and maintenance of student data and record systems;
- Educational information for use by students, parents and teachers;
- Conflict resolution techniques; and
- Referral information and/or outlets for referral for drug abuse counseling, pregnancy counseling, and psychological services.
The classroom teacher, because of close contacts with the student shall be a key person in the social services program.
School administrators are authorized to work with recognized groups who may furnish special services to students.
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Legal Reference:
1. TRR/MS 0520-1-3-.08 (1)(d).
JGFB - Supervision of Students
Issued Date: 07/26/12
Issued: 11/01/95
Students will be under the supervision of school personnel, either certificated or non-certificated,1 at all times, including play periods and lunch periods, as well as during the school day and during extracurricular activities.
The principal shall assign students to school personnel and ensure proper supervision.
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Legal Reference:
1. TRR/MS 0520-1-3-.08 (1)(d).
JH - Student Activities
Issued Date: 07/26/12
The student activity program and organizations are an extension of the academic curriculum and are intended to complement the basic instructional program. Each sponsor will treat student activities with the same attention given regular classes: i.e., plan and evaluate the activity and make recommendations concerning changes, continuance, or deletion from the school’s activity program.
JHA - Student Solicitations/Fundraising Activities
Issued Date: 10/27/16
Rescinds: 07/26/12
Issued: 11/01/95
Individual Schools
The schools shall avoid exploiting students, whether by advertising or otherwise promoting products or services, soliciting funds or information, or securing participation in non-school related activities and functions. At the same time, schools shall inform and assist students in learning about programs, activities or information which may be of help or service to them. To attempt a fair balance, the following general guidelines will apply:
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Fundraising activities shall be authorized by the Board and shall be for the purposes of supplementing funds for established school programs and not for supplanting funds which are the responsibility of the public;
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Fundraising companies and other salespersons shall obtain permission in writing from the Director of Schools’ office to visit the schools;
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Any commission payable by companies will be paid in the form of reduced prices to the students, or paid into the activity fund of the school for use by the school. No school employee shall personally benefit from any fundraising activity.
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All fundraising activities must be approved in writing by the Director of Schools. In granting approval for a fundraising activity, the Director of Schools shall determine whether or not the activity will benefit the school, contribute to the welfare of the students body and supplement, not replace, funds necessary to fulfill the board’s required contributions. The authorization request shall contain the following information:1
A. A list of the proposed fundraising activities;
B. Purpose of the fundraising activity;
C. Amount needed and proposed uses;
D. Present balance of affected fund and/or accounts;
E. Expected student involvement in fundraising activity (school-wide or individual class or club);
F. Anticipated beginning and ending dates; and
G. Margin of profit and how it is to be paid to the school.
5. Students will not be excused from a regular class to participate in a fundraising activity. No grade in a subject or course will be affected by a students’ participation in a fundraising activity.
6. No quotas will be imposed on students involved and their efforts will be voluntary. Students who do not participate in fundraising activities will not be punished or discriminated against in any way.
The policy shall not be construed as preventing a teacher from using instructional or informational materials even though the materials might include referenced to a brand, product or service.
LOTTERIES
No fundraising activity shall be conducted which distributes prizes or makes awards to winners from among purchasers of chances by means of tickets or otherwise through a random drawing or other random selection process.2
WEB BASED ON-LINE FUNDRAISING FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSROOMS
School-wide fundraising should be conducted by collecting money directly and solely by school personnel. Online fundraising platforms may be used only to obtain items (never cash/money) for special projects or to supplement learning in individual classrooms and only by strictly following the WCBOE procedure for web-based fundraising through specific district-approved fundraising sites. A current selection of district approved fundraising sites may be found by contacting the compliance manager at the central office. Online fundraisers must be pre-approved by the director in the same manner as all other fundraisers and before any money is raised.
Additional requirements for web-based fundraising
A teacher desiring to use web-based fundraising must also complete the following additional requirements before submitting a fundraiser request to the director:
a. Discuss the proposed fundraiser and obtain approval from the principal of the home school
b. Set up an online account on a district approved fundraising website in the name of the home school, NOT in the teacher’s name.
c. Ensure that copies of all online applications or other set- up forms are submitted with the fundraiser request which must be signed by the teacher and the principal.
Additional rules that apply to items obtained through web-based fundraisers.
1. On-line fundraising for money or gift cards is strictly prohibited.
2. No Item(s) purchased by the web company with fundraiser dollars shall be shipped to a teacher’s home. All items must be shipped to the address of the home school.
3. Fundraiser Summary Report must be completed and submitted to the school bookkeeper within 10 school days of the receipt of the fundraised items. The Report must include a print out from the website confirming that all items have been shipped and the fundraiser has been completed.
4. Items obtained must be used by the teacher for the classroom and inventoried to the home school.
5. As with all fundraisers, item(s) obtained with money was raised from on-line fundraisers become property of the home school and must remain at the school of origin in the event that the teacher leaves the school of origin for any reason.
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Legal References:
- Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual: Section 4-26
- OP Tenn. Atty. Gen. 89-35 (March 20, 1989);
OP Tenn. Atty. Gen. 95-039 (April 18, 1995)
JHC - Student Clubs & Organizations
Issued Date: 08/23/12
Rescinds: 08/09/01
Issued: 08/09/01
Student organizations are an extension of the academic curriculum and are intended to complement the basic instructional program.
The principal, in cooperation with the faculty and student body representatives, shall approve all clubs and organizations within the school.
One or more staff members will serve as sponsors of each activity and will attend all meetings. Each sponsor will evaluate the activity and make recommendations concerning changes, continuance, or deletion from the schools’ activity program.
An approved copy of the aims, objectives, and constitution for each organization will be kept on file in the principals’ office.
The Director shall approve all requirements imposed by clubs which have restricted membership.
The natures of any initiation shall be outlined and presented in writing to the club sponsor and the principal of the school for approval prior to the actual initiation. Hazing by students acting alone or with others is strictly prohibited. Any organization which permits an initiation to go beyond the scope of activities planned and previously approved will be suspended until reinstated by the principal.1
Sororities, fraternities, and all secret organizations are prohibited.
Each school shall publish a current list of all clubs and organizations each year and all parents shall have a right to prohibit their child from participating in such clubs and/or organizations by providing written notification to the school.2
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Legal References:
- TCA 49-2-120; TCA 49-6-3401.
- PL 990
JHD - Student Social Events
Issued Date: 08/23/12
Issued: 11/01/95
Events which enhance social development may be conducted by schools, but must not interfere with the scholastic program in any school.
Student organizations may sponsor social events which are planned under the guidance of club sponsors or school administrators, scheduled well in advance, and serve to complement the curricular program. Minimal admission fees may be charged to defray costs.
Social events scheduled for out-of-school hours shall be approved by the principal. Activities scheduled outside of the system must be approved by the Director and/or the Board.
Annual school proms have board approval provided that adequate supervision is secured.
JHE - Student Performance
Issued Date: 08/23/12
Issued: 11/01/95
The following guidelines shall be used by Principals in determining whether or not students may participate in community-sponsored activities during school hours:
- The participation in the project will not deprive students of time needed for acquiring basic skills;
- The regular schedule will not be interrupted unless the majority of the students benefit through their participation;
- Neither an individual nor the school as a whole shall be permitted to use school time in working on the community-sponsored projects unless such as undertaking is contributing to the educational program.
- If the performance is school-sponsored and is open to the public, it shall be physically accessible to all students, their parents and/or guardians, and other interested citizens.1
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Legal Reference:
- Public Law 101-36; U.S.C. 12101.
JM - Contests for Students
Issued Date: 08/23/12
Issued: 11/01/95
Contests and competitive activities sponsored by outside organizations shall not interfere with the regular school program.
The subject of a contest must be neither commercial nor sectarian.
To be recommended, an activity must be:
- Appropriate to the age group for which it is conducted.
- Designed to stimulate original individual work by the contestant.
- Of the type which can be undertaken as a supplement to, rather than as a substitute for, regular school work.
Selection of contest winners shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring group.
Scholarships or monetary grants shall be considered the most appropriate types of awards for contest winners.
Contests shall not be held without the approval of the Director.
JOA - Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs & Holidays
Issued Date: 08/23/12
Issued: 08/14/97
No religious belief or non-belief shall be promoted by the school system or its employees, and none shall be belittled. All students and staff members shall be tolerant of each others views. The school system shall use its opportunity to foster understanding and mutual respect among students and parents, whether it involves race, culture, economic background or religious beliefs1. In that spirit of tolerance, students and staff members shall be excused from participating in practices which are contrary to their religious beliefs.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
Observance of religious holidays2 shall be as follows:
- The several holidays throughout the year which have both a religious and a secular basis may be observed in the public schools;3
- The historical and contemporary values and the origin of religious holidays may be explained in an unbiased and objective manner without sectarian indoctrination;
- Music, art, literature and drama having religious themes or basis are permitted as part of the curriculum for school-sponsored activities and programs if presented in a prudent and objective manner and as a traditional part of the cultural and religious heritage of the particular holiday;
- The use of religious symbols that are part of a religious holiday are permitted as a teaching aid or resource, provided such symbols are displayed as an example of the cultural and religious heritage of the holiday and are temporary in nature. These holidays include Christmas, Easter, Passover, Hanukkah, St. Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving and Halloween; and
- The school district’s calendar shall be prepared so as to minimize conflicts with religious holidays of all faiths.
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Legal References:
- TCA 49-6-1012 through 1017
- Florey V. Sioux Falls, 619 F. 2d 1311 (1980); Washegesic V. Bloomindale Public Schools 813 F. Supp. 559 (1993).
- TCA 49-6-3016.
JSA - Pictures and Class Rings
JT - Student Access to Electronic Media
Issued Date: 06/28/12
Rescinds: 10/27/11
Issued Date: 07/23/09
Warren County Schools recognizes that the internet and other new technologies will shift the manner in which information is accessed, communicated, and transferred. These new technologies will alter the nature of teaching and learning. Access to the internet will allow pupils and employees to explore databases, libraries, Internet sites, bulletin boards and the like while exchanging information with individuals throughout the world. Warren County Schools supports access by pupils and employees to these information sources and the potential they have to enhance students’ educational experiences, but it reserves the right to limit in-school use to materials appropriate to educational purposes.
Warren County Schools also recognizes that internet will allow pupils access to information sources that have not been pre-screened by educators using School System approved standards. While technology will make its best efforts to monitor use of school computer networks/computers, the School System cannot monitor users at all times and cannot guarantee that users will not access inappropriate materials. The School System therefore adopts the following standards of conduct for the use of computer network/computers, including electronic mail communications, and declares unethical, unacceptable and illegal behavior in violation of these standards, and said behavior will serve as just cause for taking disciplinary action, limiting or revoking network access privileges, and/or instituting legal action.
Warren County Schools provides access to computer network/computers for educational purposes only, and, for employees, for purposes related to job performance. Warren County Schools retains the right to restrict or to terminate access to the computer network/computers at any time, for any reason. Warren County Schools retains the right to have district personnel monitor network activity, in any form necessary, to maintain the integrity of the network and to ensure its proper use.
Definitions
For the purposes of this policy, the following definitions shall apply:
1. Computer Network/Computers consist of any school managed or owned computer equipment or systems, including, but not limited to, networks, hard drives, servers, peripherals, printers, networking systems, devices, all electronic documents, video, voice and data networks, routers, storage devices, and classrooms equipped with such. Computer Network/Computers shall also include electronic communications which shall be defined as and include the use of information systems in the communicating, posting, or obtaining of information or materials by way of electronic mail, bulletin boards, Internet, or other such electronic tools.
2. User is any individual, with or without authorization, who utilizes the District’s computing system from any location.
Standards for Use of Computer Networks
It is understood that computer networked services are provided exclusively for educational purposes.
Educational purposes are those that are related to or necessary to prepare for or to complete lessons or classroom assignments, and, for employees, those purposes related to job performance. Users will adhere to the standard of conduct required in the classroom and will follow the regulations posted in the computer lab. Users are prohibited from engaging in the following conduct and shall be subject to discipline and/or legal action for such conduct:
1. Using the computer network/computers for illegal activities or in support of illegal activities. Illegal activities are defined as activities which violate federal, state, and local laws or regulations.
2. Using the computer network/computers in a way that violates existing District policy.
3. Using the computer network/computers for obscene purposes or to obtain or transmit obscene materials. Obscene materials are those that appeal to the prurient interest, depict sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and lack serious literary, artistic, or scientific value.
4. Using the computer network/computers to send or display lewd, indecent, or vulgar speech or materials.
5. Using the computer network/computers to send or display harassing, demeaning, or offensive speech or materials.
6. Using the computer network/computers to engage in activities that could materially or substantially interfere with the operation of the school, the school’s educational mission, or other students’ rights.
7. Using the computer network/computers to violate copyrights, trademarks, an individual’s right of publicity, any form of intellectual property, license agreements, or other contracts.
8. Displaying any personally identifiable information about students including name, address, photographs, social security number, or other personal characteristics that would make the student easily identifiable without obtaining prior parental consent.
9. Users may not forward or post chain letters or engage in "spamming". Spamming is sending an annoying or unnecessary message to a large number of people.
10. Students will not download files unless approved by their teacher.
11. Using the computer networks/computers in a manner that:
a. Intentionally disrupts network traffic or crashes the network;
b. Degrades or disrupts equipment or system performance. Examples of conduct that degrade or disrupt equipment or system performance include, but are not limited to, the following activities: tying up shared computing resources for excessive game playing or other trivial applications; sending unnecessary or excessive mail or messages; printing of excessive copies of documents, files, images or data; deliberately running grossly inefficient programs when more efficient choices are available; creating, sending, or forwarding electronic chain letters;
c. Uses the computing resources of the school district for political or commercial purposes, financial gain, or fraud;
d. Steals data or other intellectual property;
e. Gains or seeks unauthorized access to files of others or vandalizes the data of another user;
f. Forges electronic mail messages or uses an account owned by others;
g. Invades the privacy of others. Users will not use the network to obtain private information about others, post private information about another person, or re-post a message that was sent to them privately without permission of the person who sent the message;
h. Posts anonymous messages;
i. Possesses any data which is in violation of this policy; and/or
j. Engages in other activities that do not advance the educational purposes for which the computer network/computers are provided.
k. Uses outside software without the prior approval of the school’s technology coordinator or system administrator.
Users will be personally charged for any unauthorized costs incurred in their use of the computer network/computers and held responsible for any damages caused by their intentional misuse of the computer network/computer equipment.
Users are required to report any evidence of a violation of these rules to school authorities and employees are expected to ensure to the best of their abilities that students use the computer network/computers in accordance with this policy.
The District will fully cooperate with any local, state or federal agency in any investigation concerning or relating to misuse of the District’s computer network/computers.
Aside from this policy, use of the computer network/computers by students and employees will be governed by the District’s existing policies and, for employees, the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement specifically as it relates to professional conduct.
Filtering
As required by law and in recognition of the need to establish a safe and appropriate computing environment, the District will use filtering technology to prohibit access, to the degree possible, to objectionable or unsuitable content that might otherwise be accessible via the Internet.
Users with network access shall not utilize district resources to establish electronic mail accounts through third-party providers or any other nonstandard electronic mail system. All data including e-mail communications stored or transmitted on school system computers shall be monitored. Employees have no expectation of privacy with regard to such data. E-mail correspondence may be a public record under the public records law and may be subject to public inspection. Teachers/Staff will be provided with a district provided email account through our Internet Provider. This e-mail account should only be used for educational purposes related to your assigned job. Students will not be provided ENA email accounts. They are only allowed to use an external filtered e-mail account. These accounts will be monitored by a teacher or an administrator within the school that the student attends. This will be provided to grades 5-12.
Disciplinary Action for Violation of Acceptable Use Policy
Any violation of District policy and rules may result in a loss of District-provided access to the Internet. Violations may result in additional disciplinary action, including suspension and expulsion. When applicable, law enforcement agencies will be contacted regarding potential illegal activities. Specifically, individuals violating this policy shall be subject to appropriate discipline which could include, but which is not limited to,
a. Use of network only under direct supervision;
b. Suspension of network privileges;
c. Revocation of network privileges;
d. Suspension of computer privileges;
e. Revocation of computer privileges;
f. For students, suspension or expulsion from school;
g. For employees, letters of reprimand, increment withholding, loss of employment; and/or
h. Legal action and prosecution by the authorities.
Standards for the Promotion of Online Safety for Students
While the Internet offers a variety of opportunities to enhance students’ educational experiences, there are certain risks associated with the Internet created by other users. Students are required to adhere to the following guidelines regarding safety. Any individual who fails to adhere to these guideline will have his/her network privileges revoked.
1. Users are prohibited from disclosing personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, pictures, or the name and location of the school without the permission of a teacher and a parent.
2. Users are obligated to disclose to a teacher or parent any information or electronic messages which
make them uncomfortable.
3. Users shall never meet in person with someone they have met online without first receiving permission from a parent. Warren County Schools does not condone such meetings and strongly suggests that they do not occur.
4. Users shall report any security problems, such as a gap in system or network security, to a teacher or system administrator.
5. Users shall set a password for their account to protect it from unauthorized use. The password should be difficult to guess and should be changed on a regular basis to assure the continued security of the account. Users should never divulge their passwords and will be held accountable for the consequences of intentionally or negligently disseminating this information.
6. All teachers will attend an in-service yearly (whether it be provided online or a system wide in-service speaker) providing training on Internet Safety.
7. Teachers will integrate Internet Safety into the instruction of students using the iSafe curriculum which provides videos, activity sheets and curriculum plans for Internet Safety. Instruction will provide an education for minors about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, cyberbullying awareness, and response.
8. An orientation to Internet Safety will be provided to the parents/guardians through Internet Sites linked from our District Website, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and seminars provided by our local phone company.
9. The board shall provide reasonable public notice of, and at least one (1) public hearing or meeting per school year to address and communicate its internet safety measures.
Privacy
Individuals should have no expectation of privacy with respect to their files on Warren County Schools provided computer network/computers. All data stored or transmitted or accessed by users, including E-mail, can and will be monitored by the Administration.
Due Process
In the event there is an allegation that a student has violated the Acceptable Use Policy, that student will be provided with a written notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity to present an explanation before a District administrator or School Administrator. A hearing will be provided when required by District policy or the applicable statutes and regulations governing discipline of students.
Employee violations of the Acceptable Use Policy will be handled in accordance with District policy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Intellectual Property and Plagiarism
Because certain works found on the Internet are protected by copyright, trademark, and other forms of intellectual property, employees will either request permission from the owner of the intellectual
property rights prior to using any materials obtained on the Internet, or the employee will consult with the administration to determine whether the materials may be used without receiving permission based on certain exceptions to intellectual property rights as set forth in the relevant laws. Teachers will instruct students to adhere to the same guidelines. Users will be held personally liable for any of their own actions that violate another party’s intellectual property rights.
District policies on plagiarism will govern the use of materials accessed through the Internet. Teachers will instruct students as to the definition of plagiarism and the proper method to cite to materials.
The employer retains exclusive rights of ownership of work prepared by an employee within the scope of his or her employment.
The district web site is a “closed forum” for district use only, to be used for the sole purpose of transmitting information to the public.
Responsibility for Damage Suffered
The Warren County School District makes no warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, for the Internet access it provides. The District will not be responsible for any damage users suffer including, but not limited to, loss of data or interruption of service. The District will also not be responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the system. Warren County Schools will not be responsible for financial obligations arising from the unauthorized use of the system.
Review
Every two years this policy will be reviewed by a panel selected by the Warren County Schools Technology Department and revised if necessary.
Consent Requirement
No student or employee shall be allowed to use the District-provided computer network unless they have filed an executed consent form with the principal. Guests to the school must also sign a consent form. Consent forms are available from the main office. Anyone using the system without first executing a consent form will be deemed to have consented to the principles embodied in this policy.
Warren County School District
Student Acceptable Use Policy Agreement Form
The following must be completed by all Students prior to any use of Technology Resources.
- I acknowledge that I have received, read and fully understand the Warren County School District’s Acceptable Use Policy.
- I understand that use of the District’s “technology resources”, such as the District’s computers, network, e-mail, website and Internet access is designed for educational purposes only.
- I agree to immediately report any misuse of the District’s technology resources to a teacher or the principal of the school where the infraction occurred, or where I am based.
- I understand that my violation of Warren County School District’s Acceptable Use Policy may result in the restriction, suspension or cancellation of access privileges and may result in other disciplinary action, civil liability or criminal prosecution by the appropriate authorities.
- I certify that the information contained in this form is true and accurate.
Student Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ____________________
Parent Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________
(If under 18 years of age)
Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Home Phone Number: _______________________
Homeroom Teacher’s Name: ________________________________________
NOTE: This policy applies to all student(s) who are provided with e-mail, network, or Internet access by the Warren County School District.