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COMMUNITY HANDBOOK 2015– 2016 5225 119th Avenue SE BELLEVUE, WA 98006 Office: 425-456-5500 Attendance: 425-456-5503 At NHE we will collaboratively and joyfully empower every student to meet their potential in a safe and respectful environment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC Welcome to Newport Heights & Overview of Handbook Principal Letter to Community District/School/PTSA Calendar & Websites School Daily Schedule Staff Contacts ABCs of NHE (General Information)

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COMMON AREA EXPECTATIONS ** Before School Behaviors ** Transitions and Walking in Lines ** Lunchroom Behaviors ** Problem Solving ** Bathroom Expectations ** End of School Day STUDENT BEHAVIOR ** PBIS/RULER/VIRTUES ** Problem Solving ** Unacceptable Behaviors & Discipline Procedures POLICY APPENDIX ** Policy 3241 and Procedure 3241P (Classroom Management, Corrective Actions & Punishment) ** Student Incident/Office Referral Form ** Policy 3207 and Procedure 3207P Prohibition of Harassment (Intimidation and Bullying) ** Safe Schools Reporting ** Policy 3122 and Procedure 3122P (Excused and Unexcused Absences) ** Request for Excused Absence ** Policy 4220 and Procedure 4200P (Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs)

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Bellevue School District mission: To provide all students with an exemplary college preparatory education so they can succeed in college, career and life. Newport Heights Elementary mission: At NHE we will collaboratively and joyfully empower every student to meet their potential in a safe and respectful environment.

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Welcome to Newport Heights Elementary! Welcome to Newport Heights Elementary School for the 2015-2016 School Year! Newport Heights Elementary is one of 17 elementary schools within the Bellevue School District. Newport Heights serves, an estimated, 650 students in grades Kindergarten through the fifth grade. The Newport Heights staff is committed to working together to provide the best possible education for each student. We value working collaboratively with each family (YOU!) and believe that the connection between home and school plays an important role in the success of each student and their educational journey in the Bellevue School District. Thank you for sharing your children with us!

Newport Heights Elementary School 5225 119th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98006 Newport Heights Elementary Main Office 456-5500 Newport Heights Attendance Hotline 456-5503 Newport Heights Attendance Email [email protected] Bellevue School District Transportation Office 456-4512 Bellevue School District Public Information 456-4000

Bellevue School District News Line 456-4111 (Call this number for school closures/weather-related changes)

Newport Heights Community Handbook 2015-2016 The policies and procedures in this handbook are reviewed regularly by the Newport Heights staff and parents who work collaboratively to assure the handbook supports a safe place for learning. (Latest revisions made June of 2015 by PTA president, 2 classified staff members, a classroom teacher, and administrators)

NOTE: It is our intent that the information contained in this handbook is useful, clear and easy to understand. Throughout the year, please discuss the material in this handbook with your child. As always, your written comments and suggestions for improvement of future editions of the Newport Heights Community Handbook are welcome in the school office. Thanks!

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Dear Newport Heights Families: Welcome to Newport Heights Elementary, for the 2015-2016 school year. On behalf of the entire staff, we extend a sincere welcome to those of you who are new and a shared celebration for those of you who are returning! The entire staff shares a mutual interest with you, in your child’s educational experience and preparation for college, career and life. Your support is always welcomed! Please know we welcome and encourage you to share in this very special partnership by volunteering, taking the time to get to know your child’s teacher, joining the Newport Heights Parent-Teacher-Association (PTA), becoming a parent ambassador to new families or joining in one of many volunteer opportunities we have available here at Newport Heights Elementary. Should you have questions about how to get involved, please don’t hesitate to contact the front office or your child’s classroom teacher! This year we will be introducing “Watch DOGS” (Dads Of Great Students) program specifically tailored to encourage fathers to participate in school (but is of course open to anyone) by donating one day to the school. We will be sending more information home as the program evolves and we prepare for our anticipated October launch date. Let me know if this is something you want to be involved in supporting. We encourage each of you to take an active role in your child’s education by supporting his/her work at home and communicating regularly with your child’s teacher, and when appropriate the School Counselor, Assistant Principal and/or Principal. Working as a team will assist all of us in providing your child the best education possible. Please take some time to read through this handbook. Particular areas we’d like to highlight include, but are not limited to:  The A,B,Cs of NHE  Common Area Expectations If you have any questions about any information you find here, I encourage you to talk with your child’s teacher or call the Office and speak with me or our Assistant Principal, Ms. Clayton. Dana Gleaton, Newport Heights’ Office Manager, Ms. Clayton, and I can be reached at 425-456-5500. We can also be reached at:  Mr. Teppner, Principal- [email protected]  Ms. Clayton, Assistant Principal- [email protected] The staff and I are looking forward to a rewarding year ahead. Returning or new, we welcome you to Newport Heights for the 2015-2016 school year and thank you in advance for joining us to help make this school year positive and productive for each of our students in every classroom!

Brian Teppner Principal

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DISTRICT/SCHOOL/PTSA CALENDAR & WEBSITES Bellevue School District’s website is www.bsd405.org. It is here where you will find information about districtwide events, workshops, partnerships, the district calendar, etc. Newport Heights Elementary school’s website: http://www.bsd405.org/newportheights. In addition, our school, as well as each school across the district, has a school website: It is here where you will find information related specifically to Newport Heights as well as information related to the Bellevue School District’s services provided at the school and at the district level. In addition, you will see a tab to a calendar where all school sponsored and PTA sponsored events will be posted, as well as other clubs and activities. Newport Heights PTA (Parent-Teacher-Association) website: http://www.nhepta.org. This website includes a mailing list you can sign up for to receive important updates as well as a variety of activities occurring at the school and ways in which you can provide support while becoming involved with the partnership we have with this nonprofit organization, run by Newport Heights parents, specially designed to support our school.

2015-2016 DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE Morning Bells: Breakfast starts at 7:30 Each Day

AM Recess:

1st Bell: 7:50 AM – Classroom doors open Tardy Bell: 8:00 - Instruction begins *Please note: Students entering the classroom beyond the 8:00 bell will be marked tardy.

M, T, TH, F only K/1: 9:15-9:30 3/5: 9:30-9:45 2/4: 9:45-10:00

Lunch/Recess (M,T,TH,F): K/3 lunch/recess: 11:00-11:25/11:25-11:50 1/4 lunch/recess: 11:30-11:55/11:55-12:20 2/5 lunch/recess: 12:00-12:25/12:25-12:50

Recess/Lunch (W): 2/5 recess/lunch: 10:25-10:45/10:45-11:05 K/3 recess/lunch: 10:50-11:10/11:10-11:30 1/4 recess/lunch: 11:15-11:35/11:35-11:55

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CERTIFICATED STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION room

Name

position

Email

1101

Hallock, M/Goebel

1st Grade

[email protected] [email protected]

1102

Garza, Sarah

1st Grade

[email protected]

1103

McCoy, Joanna

1st Grade

[email protected]

1104

Ward, Dani

1st Grade

[email protected]

1105

DiLoreto, Jenna

2nd Grade

[email protected]

1106

Hellickson, Jami

2nd Grade

[email protected]

1107

Ondrak, Lindsay

2nd Grade

[email protected]

1108

Getty, Kristina

2nd Grade

[email protected]

1109

McCoy, Chris

1st Grade

[email protected]

1141

Hamilton, Ingrid

LAP

[email protected]

1142

Garcia, Bekah

Spec. Ed

[email protected]

1143

Gill, Melissa

½ Day Kinder.

[email protected]

1146

Marca, Amy

Spec. Ed.

[email protected]

1147

Jensen, Debbie

Occ. Therapist

[email protected]

1147

Bosse, Angela

OT/PACIFIC

[email protected]

1148

Kanai, Kari

SLP

[email protected]

1148

Mitchell, Chloe

SLP

[email protected]

1201

Nakamichi, Diane

Kindergarten

[email protected]

1202

Laws, Lynn

Kindergarten

[email protected]

1203

Ormiston, Margaret

Kindergarten

[email protected]

1204

Smith, Rassamy

PACIFIC

[email protected]

1205

Hubert, Jen

PACIFIC

[email protected]

1206

Cannon-Kyte, Janice

Library

[email protected]

1208

Jung, Meggan

Psychologist

[email protected]

1211

Ponte, Cori

Nurse

[email protected]

1215

Teppner, Brian

Principal

[email protected]

1216

Farrell, Melodie

Attendance

[email protected]

1216

Woodard, Wendy

Office Asst.

[email protected]

1216

Gleaton, Dana

Office Manager

[email protected]

1242

Mosholder, Maggie

Counselor

[email protected]

1243

Clayton, Kindra

Asst. Principal

[email protected]

1244

Short, Alison

Dolphin Club

[email protected]

1301

Pucher, Rahn

Cashier

[email protected]

1302

Schneider, Tanya

Orchestra

[email protected]

1303

Faletto, Aaron

[email protected]

1305

Lai, Cherry

Music Kitchen Manager

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[email protected]

1307

Orgill, Pete

GYM

[email protected]

1307

Klein, Karin

GYM

[email protected]

1386

Head Day Custodian

Custodian

2101

Clark, Jason

5th Grade

[email protected]

2102

Lile, Lindsay

4th Grade

[email protected]

2103

Anderson, Darla

4th Grade

[email protected]

2104

Fleming, Kate

4th Grade

[email protected]

2105

Morishita, Momiko

PACIFIC

[email protected]

2106

Osborne, Susan

5th Grade

[email protected]

2107

Farrar, Nate

5th Grade

[email protected]

2108

Butler, Kristin

5th Grade

[email protected]

2109

Unck, Nikki

5th Grade

[email protected]

2110

Nichol, Ally

4th Grade

[email protected]

2141

Ugelstad, Cathy

PT - CTR

[email protected]

2141

Waterval, Wendy

OT

[email protected]

2146

Lantai, Zsuzsanna

ELL

[email protected]

2201

Singh, Alisha

2nd/3rd Grade

[email protected]

2202

Clark, Holly

3rd Grade

[email protected]

2203

Stoudt, Vanessa

PACIFIC

[email protected]

2204

Landgraf, Eric

Art

[email protected]

2205

Casey, Elizabeth

3rd Grade

[email protected]

2206

Eckhardt, Layne

3rd Grade

[email protected]

2241

Hemker, Whitney

ITCL

[email protected]

3301

Reggans, Carmenlydia

3rd Grade

[email protected]

CLASSIFIED STAFF Blanchette, Gretchen

Holt, Holly

Resnik, Vicki

Carrico, Angela

Johnson, Melissa

Reynolds, Sharon

Clare, Joan

Kellogg, Jackie

Ricci, Diane

Dodobara, Misa

Kwon, Gun Young

Richards, Sondra

Dykstra, Karen

Lai, Cherry

Sleight, Nathanael

Farrell, Melodie

Malik, Monica

Winblade, Laura

Fickle, Rowan

Pucher, Rahn

Woodard, Wendy

Green, Michele

Pullin, Gwendolyn

Yeung, Hannah

Hall, Johnie

Ray, Luke

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ABCs of NHE ADDRESS OR EMERGENCY INFORMATION/CHANGES It is the Parent/Guardian’s responsibility to notify the front office at 425-456-5500 or via e-mail [email protected] of any changes of address, work or home phone number or emergency contacts so they may be changed on school records. Any changes need to be noted immediately for safety reasons.

AFTER SCHOOL PLANS Should your child wish to go home with a friend or anywhere else other than the normal afterschool destination, written permission from a parent or guardian must be brought to the school office in the morning. If the student is going home on a different bus, a note from home will be required to get a bus pass. School phones are not available to make last minute play plans. If plans should change during the school day, please notify the main office before 1:30 pm. Change of dismissal plans called in after 1:30 pm are not guaranteed to be delivered to the student unless it is deemed an emergency.

ATTENDANCE Policy 3122 and Procedure 3122P (Excused and Unexcused Absences) are outlined in more detail in the policy appendix of this handbook. The following are the criteria used to excuse absences, early dismissals, or tardiness to school: 1. Illness or medical emergency. 2. Family emergencies. 3. Observances of established special days of a religious calendar. 4. Pre-arranged medical and dental appointments. 5. Pre-arranged school-sponsored activities, such as field trips. 6. Absences which, according to the discretion of the principal, or his/her designee, after consulting with the parent, guardian, or adult student, may be deemed appropriate but not covered in the above-stated instances for a maximum of five days. Please notify us before 8AM if your child is going to be absent so that we know they are safe. You can submit a child absence or an excuse for an absence using the following communication vehicles. 24 Hour hotline - (425)456-5503. Call by the start of school to notify the Office of your child’s absence. You may also send an e-mail message to the office staff at:

[email protected] Students arriving in their classrooms after 8:00 will be marked absent. Please be advised that three unexcused tardies OR unexcused early dismissals is equal to one unexcused absence. Because frequent tardiness and absences affect student learning, this issue will be addressed by the school administrators.

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Actions might include referrals to the County Court system and, if pertinent, sending students back to their home schools. You will be informed via letter and/or phone call if you are in jeopardy of your student being considered “truant”. Pre-arranged absences: If your child is going to be absent for more than 2 days due to family plans, please obtain a Request for Excused Absence Form from the Office. It must be received by the Principal, or Assistant Principal, at least 5 days prior to the absence, in order to be considered for excusal. A copy of this form is included in the Appendix of this handbook and is also available on our website as well as in the main office.

BICYCLES & SCOOTERS Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students may ride their bicycles and scooters to school with parent permission. Students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade must be accompanied by an adult both to and from school. A bicycle helmet is required. Bicycles and scooters must be walked on and off the school grounds and riders must obey the school crossing guards at all times. Students are required to lock their bikes and scooters up on the bike racks which are located near the gym. Bikes and personal items on bikes left unattended are brought at the students’ own risk. Unsafe behaviors may result in the loss of this privilege.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Due to food safety issues, allergies, growing impact to instruction, along with the rise of childhood obesity, the staff at Newport Heights Elementary agreed that birthday celebrations will not include food or gifts. This policy was adopted in the 2014-15 school year. Celebrations can be determined by each classroom teacher. Please contact your teacher to find out more about their classroom policies and procedures.

BREAKFAST PROGRAM A healthy and nutritious breakfast is served daily beginning at 7:30AM in the lunchroom. For prices and more information see LUNCH and BREAKFAST PROGRAM. MEAL PRICES: Elementary Breakfast - $2.25 Adults - $4.00 Breakfast is FREE to all students that qualify for free or reduced lunch.

BUSES Bus service is provided for any student living within the school attendance area that is not within walking distance. If you have a question about a bus stop, please contact District Transportation at (425)456-4512 or check out the Bellevue School District website. Kindergarten students must have an adult at the bus stop. Kindergarten students without an adult at the drop off or any other student with drop off problems will be brought back to the school or to another school depending on transportation availability. Parents will then be contacted and asked to pick up the child. For snow route information and other details from Bellevue School District’s transportation department, please visit: http://www.bsd405.org/departments/transportation/

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CELL PHONES While we do not encourage students to bring cell phones to school, we understand that many families rely on them for communicating with each other after school. Therefore, if cell phones are brought to school, they must remain OFF and in backpacks during the school day. Cell phones brought to school are done so at the students and families own risk. If a child needs to call a parent during the school day, they should get permission to use a phone in the office. Students who are seen using cell phones during the school day will have one reminder of the expectations to turn it off and put it in their backpack. The next incident of their phone ringing in class or talking on their phone during the school day, their phone will be taken away. The student may collect their phone at the end of the day from the teacher. For any subsequent infractions, parents/guardians must collect the phone from the office. Please remember that cell phones brought to school are brought at the owner’s own risk and families need to understand that the phones are easily stolen. If a loss occurs at school, it is not the responsibility of the school.

CHAPERONES All field trip chaperones must complete and submit a volunteer application at least 2 weeks in advance of the trip. Applications are available at our Newport Heights Office or any Bellevue school. Please complete and return the application to the school where you wish to volunteer. All applicants must provide a copy of valid photo identification when returning the application. All volunteers must pass the screening process BEFORE volunteering in our school and/or attending any field trips. It is extremely helpful if all chaperones adhere to the guidelines outlined below: 1. Strictly follow the field trip schedule a. No unapproved stops or deviations 2. Remain close to your assigned group of students to prevent unsafe, impolite or inappropriate behavior 3. Report problems with student behavior to teacher immediately a. Do not accept disrespectful behavior of any kind from students For safety reasons, siblings or other non-classroom students cannot participate in or attend field trips.

CONFERENCES Parent-Teacher Conferences provide the opportunity to share valuable information about student progress in school. Parents may request a conference with the child’s teacher or the principal at any time during the school year. Formal conferences are held in the fall for all

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students. Spring conferences are held at teacher/parent discretion. All conferences must be prearranged with the teacher in advance.

CURRICULUM NIGHTS Newport Heights Curriculum Nights will take place at the beginning of the school year. Each grade level hosts an independent curriculum night. Curriculum Night is an opportunity for you to hear from your child’s teacher about the grade level standards, expectations and how you can support your child throughout the school year. The evening events typically last from 1-1.5 hours and are intended as informational nights for parents. Students are encouraged to stay at home, unless directly supervised by the adult/guardian. Curriculum Nights occur on different nights for different grade levels. Please look to our school website, the principal newsletter that comes out each month, or to communication from the classroom teacher for more information. Please note: This time is not intended for individual conferencing with your child’s teacher. Should you wish to request a conference, please contact your child’s teacher.

DISCIPLINE See Common Area Expectations and Student Behavior sections

DOGS In order to manage the risks associated with the presence of dogs on school property, the following restrictions apply to dogs on school grounds between 7:30am and 3:00pm on any school day, except for registered service dogs:  Please keep dogs out of areas designated by (No Dogs Beyond This Point signs)  At all times dogs must be leashed and controlled by owners.  Owners must clean up after their dogs and remove waste from school premises. Anyone not abiding by these rules or if unsafe conditions arise, dog owners will be asked to leave the premises in order to maintain a safe place for all students, staff, and parents. Service Animals: Service animals and guide dogs are allowed on district property in accordance with state law. The definition of a guide dog and service animal are found in RCW 49.60.040 (8) and (24). For reoccurring visits, guide dogs and service animals must have an up to date vaccination record on file in the school office where the dog will be located. The decision to allow a service animal or guide dog in training will be left up to each site administrator. These animals must have an up to date vaccination record on file. District staff members who wish to have a service animal or guide dog at their work site must request an ADA accommodation through the District’s Human Resources Department.

DRESS CODE Please be thoughtful in helping your child select appropriate clothes and shoes to wear to school each day. Clothes selected to wear to school should be appropriate for the learning environment and weather forecast. While short shorts, short skirts and spaghetti strap tops

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may be appropriate for summer days, they are not appropriate for the school day. Please discourage your child from wearing short shorts or skirts, halter tops (bare back tops), spaghetti strap tops, half shirts (bare skin showing between the shirt and pants/skirts), or any jeans, sweats, tops etc. where your child’s underwear is visible. As a good measurement tool, dresses, skirts, and shorts should be as long as where a child’s fingers reach when arms are held to the side. “Tank tops” or sleeveless tops should be at least three fingers width wide. Footwear should be chosen with safety in mind, considering that most students are running around outdoors during recess, climbing on playground equipment, and playing games every day. While “flip flops” and sandals are allowed, please be advised that as a safety precaution students may be told they may not participate in any type of running or movement oriented games with open toed shoes, sandals or “flip flops” (tether ball, soccer, kickball, 4-square, basketball). If your child really wants to wear flip flops or sandals to school and participate at recess, we suggest packing a pair of tennis shoes into the backpack to wear at recess - for safety’s sake! Tennis shoes are required for every PE session. Every student will attend PE once a week. Students may not be able to fully participate in PE if they are not wearing proper footwear for their safety, the safety of others, or for protecting school property. If a child is deemed to be dressed inappropriately, parents will be contacted and asked to bring more appropriate clothing to school for your child. Whenever possible, alternative clothing will be provided to the child (sweat shirt, pants, etc) to wear for the duration of the day.

DROP OFF/PICK UP ROUTE AND EXPECTATIONS Please review the below pictures to guide drop off and pick up in our main parking lot (South of the building) during the busy arrival and departure times at Newport Heights. The diagram below identifies the traffic pattern. During drop off and pick up students may be loaded and or unloaded once the car is past the crosswalk. Please pull as far up as possible to keep traffic moving. Walking to school or taking the designated bus is a great way to reduce traffic.

Load/Unload starts here!

If you use the student drop off lane located in visitor parking lot mentioned above, you must remain in your vehicle at all times as this is the designated fire lane. It is imperative that you pull forward and follow the directives of the staff members directing traffic. Do not stop your

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car to wave at your child or allow your child in the car before you have pulled all the way forward. This disrupts the efficiency of the traffic. A staff member will help you to get your child safely to the car. If your child needs assistance in getting situated in a booster seat, please park your car rather than using the drop off/pick up lane. If you would like to park your car and meet your child, your options are the following:  The designated visitor parking lot on the east side of the main entrance in a designated stall. Do not block traffic, bus lanes, or the fire lane. Anyone parking here MUST walk their children across the crosswalk.  The main parking lot is also available south of the building as long as you use a designated parking stall. Never drop off students in the middle of the parking lot. This leads to unsupervised students crossing a busy parking lot.  Park your car in the neighborhood Finally, in the Newport Heights parking lot, please use the virtues of patience and responsibility. This means that cell phones should not be used in the parking lot for talking or texting as it’s imperative we all act responsibly while driving around children. Cars should proceed at a safe speed in the parking lot, which means less than 5 mph, with pedestrians always having the right of way. As a general rule, parents should allow for extra time during our peak arrival and dismissal periods. Furthermore, every Newport Heights staff member assists in ensuring a safe dismissal for our students and families. Please use a respectful tone at all times towards Newport Heights’ staff members, patrol students, and other people using the parking lot. If you should have any questions or concerns, please direct them to the Newport Heights Principal, Brian Teppner (425-456-5504 or [email protected]).

EMERGENCY INFORMATION It is EXTREMELY important that each child has an Emergency Information Form on file in the office. Forms are distributed at the school barbecue each year and again during the first week of school and due back in the office by the end of the first week of school. This form provides names and phone numbers of emergency contacts. If your child is sick or injured, or if there is an emergency at the school, the office first calls the parents/guardians listed at their home, work, cell and pager numbers. If we are unable to reach them, we leave messages whenever possible and proceed down the emergency contact list in the order given. We often face the dilemma of not being able to contact anyone because phone numbers have changed or are no longer in use, or we simply don’t have other names to call. We would appreciate you listing several contacts and advising us when changes occur. In case of a lockdown  Don’t come to school  If already at school you must remain at school Both of these are for the safety of students. Opening up doors during a lockdown puts students at risk. Should an emergency occur that requires emergency pick up, signs at the front of the

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school will direct you to student/parent reunification which will be located near the main office. In the case of any emergency, an emergency message will be sent (if possible) to impacted school community via school messenger as soon as this message can be safely sent. This message will include directions for how to respond safely. Do not try to call the school because this ties up the phone lines and in reality if we are in an emergent situation we will not be able to answer phones safely. We have an internal safety communication system that allows our incident commander to know about the safety of all students and staff and therefore make appropriate decisions to maintain the safety of staff and students.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS An extensive emergency plan has been prepared for our school. Students are instructed on emergency procedures and participate in monthly drills. A large storage closet in our school houses our emergency supplies including bottled water, tools, first aid supplies, etc. In the event of an emergency, power may be lost and we may be unable to contact you. This information is provided to us on the district release of information form and includes instructions and permission regarding your child’s dismissal. Please refer to the emergency information section above for more information.

HARASSMENT/WEAPONS/DRUG POLICY School administration and staff have an obligation to all Newport Heights students to keep them safe and able to focus solely on their learning. Newport Heights Elementary is a harassment free, weapons free, and drug free zone! Please see the full policy in our Policy Appendix. “Harassment” is a verbal or physical assault that makes the receiver in any way feel uncomfortable, ostracized, or threatened. Newport Heights Elementary School has a very clear policy against any form of harassment, whether it is physical or verbal, student or teacher directed. There is no tolerance for harassing behavior, and students or adults engaging in harassment can receive the severest of consequences, including suspension and expulsion and/or police involvement. A “weapon” is any instrument that threatens, or appears to threaten, the safety of the school community. Any student with an object resembling a knife, gun, or other possibly dangerous instrument, regardless of the object’s actual ability to cause harm or the intent of the bearer of such an object, can receive the severest of consequences, including police contact, suspension and expulsion.

INTERNET AND NETWORK ACCESS The Bellevue School District offers student access to our electronic communication network. The use of these services is governed by the Bellevue School District Policies 3222, Instructional Technology and 3223, Electronic Information System. Policy 3223 states in part: “By creating

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this network, the Board intends only to provide a means for educational activities and does not intend to create a first amendments forum for free expression purposes. The district dedicates the property comprising the network, and grants access to it by users, only for the education activities authorized under this policy and procedures and under the specific limitations contained therein.” Parent/guardians who deny permission for their child to use the Internet must sign and return the Internet Access form to the school. The District expects students to exercise good judgment and use network resources in an appropriate manner. All use of the network must support education and research and be consistent with the mission of the District. Use of the electronic resources provided by the District is an expectation and privilege. In order to maintain the privilege, students agree to learn and comply with all of the provisions included in the school board policy 3240.1. Proper use of network access and technology will be reviewed with all students throughout the year.

LIBRARY An updated library return/lost book policy will be added in mid-September. Check back for an update. This information will also be in the Parent Newsletter from Mr. Teppner and library news from Mrs. Cannon-Kyte

LOST AND FOUND Lost and Found is located in the hallway by the cafeteria. Unclaimed items from the Lost and Found are donated to charity at the end of each trimester. Please help us by labeling jackets and hats with your child’s name.

LUNCH AND BREAKFAST Nutritious hot lunches and breakfasts will be available for purchase every day for all students, or students may bring a lunch from home. Our computerized lunch accounting system enables students to pay in advance. Breakfast/Lunch Money Deposits: Money for breakfast and lunch is accepted online through BSDs website (http://www.bsd405.org/departments/nutrition-services/pay-for-lunch/). In addition, money is also accepted in the Main Office. Payment envelopes are available in the Office. Please label them with student’s first and last name. Please do not bring money through the lunch line. Free/reduced Lunch forms are available in the Office for those qualifying for financial assistance. Meal prices: Elementary Lunch - $3.00 Reduced Lunch - $.40

Milk a la carte - $.50 Adults - $4.00

MEDICATIONS Whenever possible, parents and physicians are urged to design a schedule for administering medication before or after school hours. If this is not possible, parents must come to the Office

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to complete an Authorization to Administer Medication Form. This authorization is good for the current school year only. Unused medication must be collected from the school at the end of the prescribed period or end of the school year, whichever is sooner. Bellevue School District policy states that all medications must come to the Office, not in the classroom or student’s backpack, in the original container labeled by the pharmacy or physician with the medication name, the dosage to be taken, frequency of administration, and name of physician.

PARENT WALK UP For parents meeting students at the front of the building… Students will meet and wait for parents to pick them up. Students will follow school wide expectations keeping hands, feet, and objects to themselves and will show respect to staff, students, parents, and school property while waiting to be picked up.

PARENT CAR PICK UP Parents will follow parking lot guidelines. Students will only enter cars after pulling beyond the crosswalk and crossing guards. Cars must pull forward as far as possible and be curbside for students to enter safely.

PARKING Please park in either of our available visitor parking lots. Space is limited. If you need to park on a side street, please use the designated crosswalks and adhere to all safety rules. We would also ask you to use kindness and discretion and adhere to standard parking laws to help us maintain our positive relationship with the neighborhood community. See Arrival/Dismissal or Drop Off/Pick Up sections for more information.

PETS Students are not allowed to bring pets to school or onto school grounds unless specific prearranged educational reasons are determined and permissions are signed in advance of the visit. If a pet does follow a student to school, every effort will be made to contact the owner, if known.

PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR VIDEO For liability and privacy purposes, photographing and videotaping of students at school during school hours or school sponsored events, is not allowed without permission from the parent/guardian as well as the Principal. Occasionally, your student might be included on videotapes and/or in photographs used for appropriate district-authorized purposes possibly outside the district. Permission forms have been sent home and are available in the office for you to sign only if you do not want your child included in these videotapes or photographs. Examples of uses are:  show the Bellevue community what we do in our school  use for broadcast media and newspaper articles  include in the Annual School Performance Report

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 Bellevue Schools Foundation programs  televise through the City of Bellevue Cable TV station  make presentations to other audiences at workshops  other appropriate district-authorized purposes To protect the safety and identity of every child we ask staff, students, and parents to honor the permissions granted per our photo policy.

PLAYGROUND and PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION For safety, the school playground is closed to the public during school hours. School staff supervise the play areas during the morning and lunch recesses. These areas are NOT supervised before or after school and students are not to play while unsupervised. Students found on the playground without direct supervision by parents before or after school will be sent home or asked to come to the office to call an adult to come pick them up.

PTA (Parent Teacher Association) The Newport Heights PTA strives to support and enrich our children’s academic and social education experience through PTA programs and events. The PTA hosts after school programs, school assemblies, informational nights, and family fun nights. On the nhe-pta.org website you can become a member, sign up for the Dolphin Dispatch weekly newsletter, or check the calendar for a list of activities. Support our school and become a member today.

SCHOOL CLOSURES Do you know where you can find updated school closure information? Below is a list of resources for you to access in order to plan for how your child will get to/from school, in the event school is delayed.  www.schoolreport.org  www.bsd405.org  BSD Newsline 425-456-4111  Local TV / Radio Stations

SHARING IN THE CLASSROOM, MONEY AND VALUABLES Students come to school to learn and therefore should leave any items which may distract learning at home. Toys, trading cards, electronic games, stuffed animals, money, and other personal items of value need to remain at home so they are not misplaced, lost, or broken. These items should not be brought on the bus either. If a child wishes to bring a special item to share with the class, he or she must first get permission from the teacher. Items brought to school without permission will be dealt with by the classroom teacher.

SNACKS AT SCHOOL Students may bring healthy snacks to eat prior to lunchtime. Your child’s classroom teacher can give you more information about snack time, community snack donations, etc. as each classroom handles snack a little differently. Check with your child’s teacher to see if he/she would appreciate a donation and to ensure the donation would not interfere with a child’s food

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allergy. Please make sure your child has enough food packed for both snack and lunch. When students don’t have food to eat during lunch we find that their behavior becomes disruptive and later in the day they are usually hungry and this makes learning challenging.

STUDENT PLACEMENT One of the most important responsibilities of the staff each year is to assign students to classes for the next school year. The goal of student placement is that each student be placed in a positive learning environment. Many factors are considered when placing students. Academic strengths and needs, social and emotional characteristics, as well as parental input are thoughtfully considered. Our process involves the development of cohesive classroom groups that will work and learn well together. These groups of students are then attached to a teacher by a team comprised of the building administration, school psychologist, school counselor, special education representation, ELL representation, the school nurse, and various other staff to advocate for student placement. Should a parent feel that a child’s placement is inappropriate; a request in writing should be made to the Principal using the “Request for Change of Placement” form found in the Office. Change of classroom placement during the school year is rare. Unless considered a safety concern, no change of placement will happen during the first two weeks of school. Requests to change placement will be reviewed by a placement/guidance team and a recommendation will be made to the Principal who will make the final decision.

STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS The chief purpose of reporting student progress to parents it to provide the information necessary for a solid working relationship between school and the home in guidance of the student. Parents will be kept informed about the growth and progress of their children in all aspects of school curriculum, including observed student behaviors in the intellectual, emotional, physical and social development areas. Written progress reports will be sent during three reporting periods: December, March, and June. District Policy 2420 is adhered to through

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procedure 2420P (shown below).

TELEPHONES/MESSAGES If absolutely necessary, with teacher permission and supervision, students may call home at appropriate times. Students may also be directed by teachers to call home in order to report their own school successes and areas for growth. The telephone in the Office is also available for visitors to the building.

VOLUNTEERS Parents may volunteer to mentor and tutor students other than their own. In this case, they are considered VIBES (Volunteers in the Bellevue Education System) volunteers. Additional requirements include: 1. One-time attendance at VIBES Volunteer Orientation 2. Two reference checks (conducted by the VIBES office) All parent volunteers with regular access to students must complete and submit a volunteer application. Applications are available at our Newport Heights Office or any Bellevue school. Please complete and return the application to your child's school at least 2 weeks in advance of volunteer efforts so that we can get assure student safety. All applicants must provide a copy of valid photo identification when returning the application. All volunteers must pass the screening process BEFORE volunteering in our school and/or attending any field trips. Volunteer trainings happen twice in the fall and as needed throughout the year. Classroom teachers may have additional volunteer requirements.

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VIRTUES/POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SUPPORT (PBIS) PBIS is a collection of practical systems and strategies we employ as a staff that are designed to help school staff positively improve safety and promote appropriate behavior by all students. By utilizing PBIS systems of support school personnel lay a foundation to engage students and enhance learning. The Virtues Project was honored as a model global program for families of all cultures by the United Nations. It is based on the simple wisdom of the world’s diverse cultures about living by the best within us – demonstrating virtues like self-discipline, unity, honesty, courage, and service. The strategies of the Virtues Project are a simple, proven methodology which helps children to remember who they really are, and to awaken the virtues that already exist within them. Each month our school community (as well as all schools in BSD) will learn about and celebrate a virtue. The monthly calendar of selected virtues in the 2015-2016 school year are as follows: September- RESPECT October- UNITY November-SERVICE December- COMPASSION January- OPTIMISM/RESILIENCE

February- SELF-DISCIPLINE March - DETERMINATION April – FLEXIBILITY May – CURIOSITY June - CONFIDENCE

VISITORS/OBSERVATIONS Parents are welcome to visit their child’s classroom or any other activity on the school grounds, such as special programs and assemblies. Beyond regularly scheduled volunteering, please contact the teacher and/or principal in advance if you wish to observe or visit a class. On-going observations of a classroom can cause disruption to the regular school day, therefore the principal reserves the right to limit the number of observations requested by a parent, as necessary. Observations of learning spaces require coordination with an administrator and some additional paperwork that is available in the main office. As an added measure of safety, we have implemented a sign-in system for all visitors and volunteers. If you come to the school to visit or volunteer, please stop by the office first and sign in. We will ask you to wear a badge that identifies you as a visitor or volunteer. We truly appreciate your support at Newport Heights and want you to feel welcome here while realizing that the safety of our students is a high priority for us. If you are bringing an item to school for your child, please leave it in the Office and your child will be called to the Office to pick it up. Do not deliver it to the classroom. If you are a PTA member who volunteers on a regular basis, you will be given a permanent badge to wear while on campus if you are able to come during our photo session in the fall, but will still need to sign in/out at the main office.

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Students must leave campus immediately unless supervised by their parent/guardian or responsible adult. Students found unattended will be asked to go home or will be brought to the office to call home or wait for an adult to come get them.

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Students will wait outside prior to 7:40 AM except for students that are taking part in our breakfast program which is open from 7:30 to 7:55 every day. From 7:40-7:50 students sit quietly against the wall in the hallway. Books are available in the hallway outside each classroom for students to read while they wait. Parents are allowed to wait with their children until the teacher comes to pick up the class. At that time, parents will say good bye to their children in the hallway. Students arriving at 8:00AM or later enter the Main Office for a tardy slip. This slip will be the students pass to enter the classroom and should be given to the teacher.

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Teachers will explicitly teach, model, and monitor the appropriate walking and transitioning behaviors. Teachers will escort their class to and from every destination unless otherwise specified. This includes, but is not limited to: specialists, recess exit, assemblies, drills, lunch seating, etc.) Teachers will model respect while other classes are transitioning (waiting for a class to pass, for students with special needs, etc.)

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Students will walk into the lunchroom in a single file with hands, feet and lunches kept to themselves and go straight to food line or assigned table. Students who are purchasing hot lunch will remain in the hot lunch line keeping hands and feet to themselves. Students will remain seated in the same spot for the duration of lunch. If students need to leave the table or move, he/she will raise a hand and await permission from an adult supervisor. Students will speak at an inside voice volume. Students will be dismissed by table for recess. Students will walk outside to recess.

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Teacher Behaviors Teachers will escort students to and from recess at the entrance and exit points during the first two weeks of school. After the first two weeks of school, teachers may work as teams to monitor students returning from recess as long as all students are able to maintain appropriate hallway behavior. Teachers will support, reinforce, and practice good behaviors for recess in the classroom. Teachers must provide pass to any student returning to the building or entering hallways.

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Teachers will teach, support, reinforce and practice good behaviors for bathroom use in the classroom.  If bathroom issues should arise, it may be necessary to implement a signin/sign-out procedure in each of the classrooms impacted.

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Teacher Behaviors Kindergarten teachers will escort students through the building and exit the assigned door and will divide students by area of need (car pick up/parent reunion/childcare) to allow them to more easily assist students to the correct place after school. Teachers are expected to assure students exit the building safely.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR The basis of our behavior plan at Newport Heights Elementary is a desire for all children to grow and learn positive social skills while accepting responsibility for their actions. We maintain a Positive Behavior Intervention Support system aimed at curbing behaviors through positive incentives, rewards, and motivational techniques. Our Guidelines for Success at School include the use of RULER, 2nd Step Problem Solving, and the Virtues language to peacefully solve social and behavioral conflicts and develop self-awareness of our feelings. Student Recognition for Being Respectful, Making Good Choices, and Solving Problems We encourage students’ appropriate choices through:    

Personal pride in self Verbal and written recognition Classroom and school privileges Dolphin Eyes—Any adult may recognize a student who demonstrates respectful behavior, problem solving, making good choices, or the virtue of the month. These students get to sign a dolphin poster that gets posted in the office and then is kept in the main hallway throughout the year. Each month students are recognized in the lunchroom.

Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution Strategies Problem Solving is a key skill for students to be successful in both the classroom setting and less structured settings such as the lunchroom and playground. In the primary grades, students will be taught the problem solving steps from the Second Step curriculum. Many of our classrooms are introducing the RULER curriculum which is a system to teach students about Social Emotional Learning through self-awareness in a proactive approach to prevent problems and respond to them with intentionality. Additionally, peer mediators will continue to support students at recess in solving problems. Peer mediators are 3rd-5th graders who have received training on helping fellow students solve conflicts.

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If a student is not able to meet the guidelines for success, we have a progressive system that involves communication to the family of student(s) involved and varying levels of consequences at school. The consequences rendered will be based on several factors including, but not limited to the severity of behavior, a particular student’s behavior record, and the age of the student(s) involved. To communicate with families and track patterns for behavior we use the Newport Heights Elementary Incident Form that can be found in the Policy Appendix. If this form comes home, please review it with your child and then sign and return the form the following day. If your child is sent to the office, your child will be asked to think about their difficult situation(s) and strategize alternative ways for handling conflicts. If the incident is considered a “major” incident, according to school policy, you will receive a phone call. If your child commits a “minor” incident, it will be the responsibility of your child to share with you the discipline form or Think Paper to communicate the incident to you. Upon receiving a form, please take time to discuss the incident with your child and to share your ideas and thoughts on how to handle the situation differently in the future. Again, please sign the form and help your child remember to return the signed copy to the school the following day. Should you have additional questions and/or you require further clarification of a school incident, feel free to contact the classroom teacher or the principal. Discipline Procedures Teachers teach, model, establish and discuss classroom rules and review school rules. These rules are posted in classrooms. When Common Area Expectations or Classroom Rules are not followed, the supervising adult determines consequences such as: 

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Overt disobedience/defiance Fighting/physical injury Damaging property Harassment, intimidation, and bullying Extreme noncompliance or disrespect to supervising adult Other significant incidences

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POLICY APPENDIX Bellevue School District Policies and Procedures What follows are excerpts from the procedures of critical Bellevue School District (BSD) policies where publication/notification is either required or encouraged. The complete policies and procedures can be found on the BSD’s digital policy and procedure manual found on the District website: http://www.bsd405.org/about-us/policies-procedures.aspx

POLICY 3241 AND PROCEDURE 3241P (CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND PUNISHMENT) The District is committed to ensuring a safe and productive learning environment in which all students are provided every opportunity to learn. In order to ensure that each and every student has equitable access to educational services and that student behavior does not result in a loss in educational services, the District is committed to reducing out-of-school suspensions and providing access to educational services during out-of-school suspensions. The District is also committed to reducing the disproportional impact of out-of-school suspensions on any identifiable group of students including those with disabilities. The District will achieve its commitments by the application of positive behavior supports and principles, while recognizing that there will be times when the application of corrective action is necessary. When applying corrective action, principals use sound professional judgment to determine appropriate corrective action that is consistent with the District mission and goals; in the best interest of students and anchored in sound theory and practice. Principals will ensure that corrective action is consistent, fair and balanced; progressive in nature; and considers the developmental level of the student. The application of corrective action is at the discretion of principals. The following acts prohibited on school or district premises, at school-sponsored events or activities, on school buses or vehicles provided by the District. If any of the following are conducted in a manner having a real and substantial relationship to the operation of school or educational programs, it represents exceptional misconduct that can be cause for out-of-school suspension or expulsion: 1. Abusing and/or Insulting Teachers while carrying out their official duties. 2. The Aiding and Abetting of Others in the commission of any of the acts prohibited under this section, as well as the attempt to commit any of these acts, may also be subject to the same disciplinary consequences as the person who committed the act. 3. Arson meaning intentionally setting a fire or causing an explosion. 4. Assault meaning being physically violent or using unwarranted force toward another person(s). 5. Cheating that is substantial, pervasive, or extensive in nature, including but not limited to, stealing or providing questions and/or answers to one or more persons prior to any type of assessment (meaning any work that is used to determine a student’s grade or progress). 6. Computer Misuse of a substantial nature, including but not limited to, use of Bellevue School District networking system that violates any part of the act prohibited under this policy, intentionally violating a school or Bellevue School District computer system or database including but not limited to: a) Stealing, hacking, deleting, interfering with, or copying software, systems, or programs.

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b) Intentionally transmitting a virus or other material that is wholly inconsistent with the fundamental values of public school education. c) Changing of school, District, or student records without authorization. d) Accessing a district or teacher’s computer without authorization. e) Using a proxy site or other Internet site from a District computer to deliberately evade District filters. 7. Possession, Handling, or Transmission of a Dangerous Weapon. “Dangerous Weapon” means a weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury, except that such term does not include a pocket knife with a blade of less than two and one-half inches in length. These include but are not limited to the following: a) Any device commonly known as “nun-chu-ka sticks”, consisting of two or more lengths of wood, metal, plastic, or similar substance connected with wire, rope, or other means. b) Any device, commonly known as "throwing stars", which are multi-pointed, metal objects designed to embed upon impact from any aspect. c) Any air gun, including any air pistol or air rifle, designed to propel a BB, pellet, or other projectile by the discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gas. d) Any portable device manufactured to function as a weapon and which is commonly known as a stun gun, including a projectile stun gun which projects wired probes that are attached to the device that emit an electrical charge designed to administer to a person or an animal an electric shock, charge, or impulse. e) Any device, object, or instrument which is used or intended to be used as a weapon with the intent to injure a person by an electric shock, charge, or impulse. f) Slung shot device consisting of a weight, or “shot,” affixed to the end of a long cord. g) Sand club such as a bag of sand which is used as a weapon. h) Metal knuckles. i) Spring blade knife, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement, or locks into an open position. 8. Extortion/Blackmail/Coercion meaning obtaining or attempting to extort obtain money, property, or other consideration by violence or threat of violence, or forcing someone to do something against his or her will by force or threat of violence. 9. False Reporting meaning knowingly and maliciously falsely reporting or falsely corroborating misbehavior of others that did not occur, including spreading a false rumor maliciously at school, or school grounds, on school-provided transportation, or at a school-sponsored function. 10. Fighting which means engaging in or provoking mutual physical contact involving anger or hostility. Fighting includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Engaging in mutual physical contact involving anger or hostility. 2. Teasing, harassing, threatening or intimidating others resulting in physical contact involving anger or hostility. 3. Retaliating physically for teasing, harassing, threatening, or intimidating behavior. 4. Verbally inciting or physically supporting a fight by one’s encouragement or presence, including, but not limited to, posturing, making verbal accusations or threats, or drawing spectator attention to a fight (See Aiding and Abetting).

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11. Fireworks/Explosives including the possession, handling or transmission of any form of firework and/or explosive, chemical or incendiary device. These devices include, but are not limited to, firecrackers, sparklers, smoke bomb or stink bomb, cherry bomb, M80, bottle rocket, other explosive, incendiary or poison gas, or gas pen/gas pencil. 12. The Forging of any District Personnel Signature (including electronic) or the Making of any False Entry or the Alteration of any Document used or intended to be used in connection with the operation of the school. 13. “Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying” means any intentional written message or image, including those that are electronically transmitted, verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, culture, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics, when the intentional written, verbal, or physical act: 1. Physically harms any person or damages the person’s property. 2. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education. 3. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment. 4. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. 14. Hazing of any students or persons. “Hazing” includes initiating students into a school, group, grade level, or office through persecuting, harassing, or coercive behaviors that cause or are likely to cause social, emotional, or physical harm. Evidence of hazing may include but is not limited to, activities with any of the following components: degrading, disgraceful, or humiliating behaviors or treatment. The term “hazing” does not include school-authorized athletic events, contests, competitions or other activities that have express administrative approval. 15. Lewd/Obscene Behavior including engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior, including sexual intercourse, oral sex, sexual touching, indecent exposure, or voyeurism, and/or sexual behavior that has the potential to substantially disrupt or obstruct any school function or operation. 16. Look-Alike Weapons that can reasonably be considered a firearm, air soft gun, compressed air gun, or dangerous weapon and used with malicious intent. 17. Possession, Handling or Transmission of Firearms on school property. This will result in a oneyear mandatory expulsion, subject to appeal, with notification to parents and law enforcement. 18. Possession, Handling, or Transmission of any Object with malicious intent which can reasonably be considered a Weapon. 19. Possession, Transmission, or Use of Personal Protection Spray Devices without prior written parental/guardian permission is prohibited. Students over 18 years of age and students between 14 and 18 years of age with written parental/guardian permission may possess personal protection spray devices. No one less than 18 years of age may transmit such devices, nor may they be used other than in self-defense as defined by state law. 20. Retaliation means any act of revenge against a person for reporting any violation of the acts prohibited under this policy, as well as any attempted act of revenge. 21. Possession, Handling, or Transmission of a Small folding Knife- a small folding knife is defined as a blade length of 2-1/2 inches or less and with a blade width ½-inch or less. 22. Theft meaning stealing district or personal property having a value of $50 or more. 23. Trespass/Unauthorized Entry meaning wrongful or unauthorized entry onto district property or facility.

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24. Threat to Cause Bodily Harm by any means which causes a person to believe his or her or another person’s life, safety, or property is in danger. 25. Wearing, Carrying, Possessing and/or Displaying Gang-Related Apparel, Grooming, or Exhibiting or Implying Behavior or Gestures which Symbolize Gang Membership or Affiliation by written communication, marks, drawing, painting, design, emblem, etc., upon any school or personal property or one’s person or causing and/or participating in activities which intimidate or affect the attendance of another student or staff member. 26. Vandalism/Property Damage, meaning intentionally causing damage to any district or personal property, including writing, painting, drawing, or otherwise marking graffiti on any district or personal property that is $50 of damage or more. 27. Any action, event or group of events which constitutes a Violation of Federal, State or Local Law. 28. The following Drug and Alcohol-related Conduct is prohibited at school or in the immediate vicinity of school property, in school vehicles, at school bus stops (including metro stops used for school transportation) and at school-sponsored activities: a) Possess, use, or be under the influence of any drug or look alike drug, except as authorized by valid prescription. b) Possess, use, or be under the influence of alcohol. c) Use or be under the influence of any other intoxicant. d) Sell, purchase, barter, trade, exchange, give, or transmit any drug, alcohol, or intoxicant, look alike drug or offer to do so. e) Possess or use of drug paraphernalia f) In addition, students shall not use any drug (except as authorized by valid prescription), alcohol, or intoxicant before attending school or any mandatory school-sponsored activity, and they shall not attend any optional school-sponsored activity after using any drug (except as authorized by valid prescription), alcohol, or intoxicant. g) Specific corrective measures and definitions for violations of drug and alcohol-related conduct are found in section IV of procedure 3241. The district reserves the right to refer to the appropriate non-school agency any act or conduct of its students which may constitute a crime under federal, state, county or local law. Appeal Process: In-School and Short-Term Suspensions: There are three levels of grievance/appeal within the school district to contest in-school and short-term suspensions: (1) A building-level grievance to the principal: The student and/or parent/guardian have the right to an informal conference with the building principal or his/her designee. (2) A district-level grievance to the District Hearing Officer: Subsequent to the building-level grievance, the student and/or parent/guardian have the right, within two school business days after receipt of the principal’s decision, to present a written and/or oral district-level grievance to the District Hearing Officer (425-456-4156); and (3) An appeal to the district Disciplinary Appeal Council: Subsequent to the district-level grievance, the student and/or parent/guardian have the right, within two school business days after receipt of the District Hearing Officer’s decision, to present a written and/or oral appeal to the district Disciplinary Appeal Council. The district Disciplinary Appeal Council will notify the student and/or parent/guardian of its response to the grievance within ten school business days after the date of the appeal. In-school or short-term suspensions will be imposed notwithstanding implementation of the above grievance/appeal procedures. Long-Term Suspension and Non-Emergency Expulsion: There are two levels of grievance/appeal within the school district to contest long-term suspension and non-emergency expulsions:

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(1) A hearing before the District Hearing Officer: To initiate this hearing, the student and/or his/her parent/guardian must submit a written request for a hearing to the appropriate Executive Director on or before the expiration of the third school business day after receipt of the notice of opportunity for a hearing. (2) An appeal before the district Disciplinary Appeal Council: Subsequent to a hearing before the District Hearing Officer, the student and/or parent/guardian have the right, within three school business days after receipt of the District Hearing Officer’s decision, to present a written appeal of the decision to the appropriate Executive Director. If a written appeal is not received within the required three school business days, the long-term suspension or non-emergency expulsion may be imposed as of the calendar day following expiration of the three school business days. If a written appeal is received within the required three business days, the long-term suspension or nonemergency expulsion may be imposed during the appeal period subject to the conditions and limitations described in WAC 392-400-310(4). If a written appeal is received within the required three school business days, the district Disciplinary Appeal Council will schedule and hold an informal conference to review the matter within ten school days after the date of receipt of the appeal. The purpose of the informal conference will be to meet and confer with the parties in order to decide upon the most appropriate means of disposing of the appeal. Emergency Expulsion: There are two levels of grievance/appeal within the District to contest emergency expulsions: (1) A hearing before the District Hearing Officer: To initiate this hearing, the student and/or parent/guardian must submit a written request for a hearing to the appropriate Executive Director within ten school business days after the receipt of the notice of opportunity for a hearing. If a request for a hearing is not received within the required ten school business days, the right to a hearing may be deemed to have been waived and the emergency expulsion may be continued as deemed necessary by the school district without any further opportunity for the student or parent/guardian to contest the matter. If a request for a hearing is received within the required ten school days, the school district will immediately schedule and give notice of a hearing to commence as soon as reasonably possible and in no case later than the third school business day after receipt of the request for hearing. Within one school business day after the date upon which the hearing concludes, a decision as to whether or not the emergency expulsion shall be continued will be made, and the student’s legal counsel or the student and parent/guardian will be notified thereof by depositing a certified letter in the United States mail. An emergency expulsion may be continued following the hearing on the basis that the emergency situation continues and/or as corrective action for the action(s) giving rise to the emergency expulsion in the first instance. (2) An appeal before the district Disciplinary Appeal Council: Subsequent to a hearing before the District Hearing Officer, the student and/or parent/guardian, have the right, within three school business days after receipt of the District Hearing Officer’s decision, to present a written appeal of the decision to the appropriate Executive Director. If a written appeal is not received within the required three school business days, the emergency expulsion may be imposed as of the calendar day following expiration of the three school business days. If a written appeal is received within the required three business days, the emergency expulsion may be imposed during the appeal period subject to the conditions and limitations described in WAC 392-400310(4). If a written appeal is received within the required three school business days, the district Disciplinary Appeal Council will schedule and hold an informal conference to review the matter within ten school days after the date of receipt of the appeal. The purpose of the informal conference will be to meet and confer with the parties in order to decide upon the most appropriate means of disposing of the appeal. At that time the student or parent/guardian or legal counsel shall be given the right to be heard and shall

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be granted the opportunity to present such witnesses and testimony as the district Disciplinary Appeal Council deems reasonable. After studying the hearing record or other material submitted, the district Disciplinary Appeal Council will render its decision within ten school business days after the date of the informal conference. An appeal from any decision of the district Disciplinary Appeal Council to impose or to affirm the imposition of an emergency expulsion shall be to the courts. Whether or not the decision of the district Disciplinary Appeal Council shall be postponed pending an appeal to Superior Court shall be discretionary with the Disciplinary Appeal Council except as ordered otherwise by a court. Re-Admission: Any student who has been short or long-term suspended or expelled will be allowed to make a written request for readmission at any time to the appropriate Executive Director.

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Newport Heights Elementary Student Incident/Office Referral Form STUDENT INFORMATION

LOCATION OF BEHAVIOR

Student Name (FIRST/LAST):

Date:

Location: Art Bathroom Bus/Car Loading Cafeteria Classroom Recess On the Bus

Time:

Teacher: Grade:

K

1

2

3

4 5

Hallway Library Music Office Parking Lot PE (gym) Other: _______________

Referring Staff:

IDENTIFY TYPE OF BEHAVIOR Abuse/Insult Staff Assault w/o violence Assault w/violence Blackmail Bullying Cheating/Plagiarism Coercion Computer misuse Dangerous activities Defiant

Disrespect Left Class Vandalism Disruptive conduct Lewd/Obscene beh. Wander Failure to attend Lying Other: Failure to comply Misuse school prop. Fighting w/o injury Physical aggression Forgery Refusal Minor Offense Harassment Talking Major Offense Inapp. comments Telecom device *See back for details Intimidation Theft Left campus Trespass EXPLANATION

OUTCOME - NEXT STEPS - CONSEQUENCES

Loss of privilege: _____________________________________________ Time in office Conference with student (Identify Staff) ___________________________ Parent Contacted (Date/Name) __________/________________________ Individualized instruction Positive Behavior Intervention Created Think Sheet Used Other Decision: ______________________________________________ Notice of Disciplinary Action Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying Investigation initiated Safety Plan Created Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________

Date: _________________

Teacher/Principal Signature: __________________________________________

Date: _________________

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SCHOOL-BASED DISCIPLINE OTHER THAN IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION: There are three levels of grievance/appeal within the school district to contest these disciplinary actions – (1) A building-level grievance to the principal: The student and/or parent/guardian have the right to an informal conference with the building principal or his/her designee. The employee whose action is being grieved will be notified of the building-level grievance as soon as reasonably possible. During the informal conference, the student and/or parent/guardian will be subject to questioning by the building principal or his/her designee and will be entitled to question school personnel involved in the matter being grieved; (2) A district-level grievance to the District Hearing Officer: Subsequent to the building-level grievance, the student and/or parent/guardian, upon two school business days’ prior notice, have the right to present a written and/or oral district-level grievance to the District Hearing Officer; and (3) An appeal to the district Disciplinary Appeal Council: Subsequent to the district-level grievance, the student and/or parent/guardian, upon two school business days’ prior notice, have the right to present a written and/or oral appeal to the district Disciplinary Appeal Council. The district Disciplinary Appeal Council will notify the student and/or parent/guardian of its response to the grievance within ten school business days after the date of the appeal. School-based discipline and in-school suspensions will be imposed notwithstanding implementation of the above grievance/appeal procedures.

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POLICY 3207 AND PROCEDURE 3207P (PROHIBITION OF HARASSMENT (INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING) The Bellevue School District strives to provide students with optimal conditions for learning by maintaining a school environment where everyone is treated with respect and no one is physically or emotionally harmed. The District is committed to providing a safe and civil educational environment that is free from all types of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. In order to ensure respect and prevent harm, it is a violation of district policy for a student to be harassed, intimidated, or bullied by others in the school community, at school sponsored events, or when such actions create a substantial disruption to the educational process. The school community includes, but shall not be limited to, all students, school employees, school board members, contractors, unpaid volunteers, families, patrons, and other visitors. Student(s) will not be harassed because of their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics. Any school staff who observes, overhears, or otherwise witnesses harassment, intimidation or bullying or to whom such actions have been reported must take prompt and appropriate action to stop the harassment and to prevent its reoccurrence. Definitions Harassment, intimidation or bullying is any intentionally written message or image, including those that are electronically transmitted, verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, culture, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act: a. Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; b. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; c. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or d. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. Discriminatory harassment includes conduct that is based on a student’s status as a member of a protected class and is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it limits or denies a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the school’s education programs or activities. Sexual harassment as defined in this procedure, means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical contact, or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature between two or more individuals if: a. Submission to that conduct or communication is made a term or condition, either explicitly or implicitly, of obtaining an education; b. Submission to or rejection of that conduct or communication by an individual is used as a factor in decisions affecting that individual's education, or c. That conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's educational performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. Staff Intervention All staff members will intervene when witnessing or receiving reports of harassment, intimidation or bullying. Minor incidents that staff are able to resolve immediately, or incidents that do not meet the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying, may require no further action under this procedure. Regardless of the magnitude, all incidents shall be taken seriously and handled accordingly.

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Filing an Incident Reporting Form Any student who believes he or she has been the target of unresolved, severe, or persistent harassment, intimidation or bullying, or any other person in the school community who observes or receives notice that a student has or may have been the target of unresolved, severe, or persistent harassment, intimidation or bullying may report incidents verbally or in writing to any staff member. In order to protect a targeted student from retaliation, a student need not reveal his or her identity on an Incident Reporting Form. The form may be filed anonymously (example: an unsigned letter dropped on a teacher’s desk), confidentially (example: a student reports bullying, but asks that nobody know who reported the incident), or non-confidentially (the student may choose to disclose his or her identity). Investigations of Unresolved, Severe, or Persistent Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying All reports of unresolved, severe, or persistent harassment, intimidation or bullying will be investigated with reasonable promptness. Any student may have a trusted adult with them throughout the report and investigation process.

1. Upon receipt of the Incident Reporting Form that alleges unresolved, severe, or persistent harassment, intimidation or bullying, the school or district designee will begin the investigation. If there is potential for clear and immediate physical harm to the complainant, the district will immediately contact law enforcement and inform the parent/guardian.

2. During the course of the investigation, the district will take reasonable measures to ensure that no further incidents of harassment, intimidation or bullying occur between the complainant and the alleged aggressor. If necessary, the district will implement a safety plan for the student(s) involved. The plan may include changing seating arrangements for the complainant and/or the alleged aggressor in the classroom, at lunch, or on the bus; identifying a staff member who will act as a safe person for the complainant; altering the alleged aggressor’s schedule and access to the complainant, and other measures.

3. Within two (2) school days after receiving the Incident Reporting Form, the school designee will notify the families of the students involved that a complaint was received and direct the families to the district’s policy and procedure on harassment, intimidation and bullying.

4. In rare cases, where after consultation with the student and appropriate staff (such as a psychologist, counselor, or social worker) the district has evidence that it would threaten the health and safety of the complainant or the alleged aggressor to involve his or her parent/guardian, the district may initially refrain from contacting the parent/guardian in its investigation of harassment, intimidation and bullying. If professional school personnel suspect that a student is subject to abuse and neglect, they must follow district policy for reporting suspected cases to Child Protective Services.

5. The investigation will include, at a minimum: a. An interview with the complainant; b. An interview with the alleged aggressor(s); c. A review of any previous complaints involving either the complainant or the alleged aggressor(s); and d. Interviews with other students or staff members who may have knowledge of the alleged incident. e. An interview with the parent, as appropriate.

6. The principal or designee may determine that other steps must be taken before the investigation is complete.

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7. The investigation will be completed as soon as practicable but generally no later than five (5) school days from the initial complaint or report. If more time is needed to complete an investigation, the district will provide the parent/guardian and/or the student with weekly updates.

8. No later than two (2) school days after the investigation has been completed and submitted to the compliance officer, the principal or designee will respond in writing or in person to the parent/guardian of the complainant and the alleged aggressor(s) stating: a. The results of the investigation; b. Whether the allegations were found to be factual; c. Whether there was a violation of policy; and d. The process for the complainant to file an appeal if the complainant disagrees with the results. Corrective Measures for the Aggressor After completion of the investigation, the school or district designee will institute any corrective measures necessary. Corrective measures will be instituted as quickly as possible, but in no event more than five (5) school days after contact has been made to the families or guardians regarding the outcome of the investigation. Depending on the severity of the conduct, corrective measures may include counseling, education, discipline, and/or referral to law enforcement. If the conduct was of a public nature or involved groups of students or bystanders, the district should strongly consider schoolwide training or other activities to address the incident. Support for the Targeted Student Persons found to have been subjected to harassment, intimidation or bullying will have appropriate district support services made available to them, and the adverse impact of the harassment on the student will be addressed and remedied as appropriate. Immunity/Retaliation No school employee, student, or volunteer may engage in reprisal or retaliation against a targeted student, witness, or other person who brings forward information about an alleged act of harassment, intimidation or bullying. Retaliation is prohibited and will result in appropriate discipline. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Our District's Tip Reporting Service

Safety is one of our district's top priorities, that's why we're now using SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting system that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration four different ways: 1. Phone: 425.324.3875 2. Text: Text your tip to 425.324.3875 3. Email: [email protected] 4. Web: http://1177.alert1.us Easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism or any safety issue you're concerned about. You can submit a tip anonymously online or by telephone. More information, including the SafeSchools Alert Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, is available online at http://1177.alert1.us. Thanks in advance for

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helping to make our school community a safer place to work and learn! We appreciate your support. POLICY 3122 AND PROCEDURE 3122P (EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES) Excused Absences All student absences will be classified as excused or unexcused. Absences for the following reasons will be excused if there is timely verification (within 2 school days upon return) of such reasons provided to the school: 1. Illness or medical emergency. 2. Family emergencies. 3. Observances of established special days of a religious calendar. 4. Pre-arranged medical and dental appointments. 5. Pre-arranged school-sponsored activities, such as field trips. 6. Absences which, according to the discretion of the principal, or his/her designee, after consulting with the parent, guardian, or adult student, may be deemed appropriate but not covered in the above-stated instances for a maximum of five days. In order for an absence to be excused, parent/guardian(s) or adult student must communicate an excuse statement to the school according to the school’s submission guidelines. Unexcused Absences In accordance with RCW 28A.225.010, after two unexcused absences within any month a conference will be held between the parent, student and principal or designee for remediation/problem solving. No later than the student’s fifth unexcused absence in a month the district will enter into an agreement with the student and parents/guardians that establishes school attendance requirements. The district will file a petition and affidavit with the juvenile court alleging a violation of RCW 28A.225.010. If the above action fails to correct the attendance problem, the following truancy petition procedure will apply only to students under the age of eighteen: No later than the seventh unexcused absence within any month during the current school year, or upon the tenth unexcused absence during the current school year, the district will file a petition with the juvenile court alleging a violation of RCW 28A.225.010 by the parent, student or parent and student in accordance with the direction given by the juvenile court and the prosecuting attorney’s office. Tardies Students are expected to be in class on time. This means that students are expected to be in their classrooms, in their seats, and ready for class at the beginning of the class. Secondary students: When a student's tardiness becomes frequent or disruptive, the student may be referred to the principal or counselor and may be subject to corrective action. Each school may determine at what point in the class a tardy turns into an absence. Elementary students: Every three unexcused tardies will equal an unexcused absence. These unexcused absences will be treated like all other unexcused absences. Early Release Students are expected to remain in class until the end of the class. This means that students are expected to be in their classrooms, engaged in the learning, until the students have been dismissed by the teacher. Secondary students: When a student leaves class or school early without permission or it becomes

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frequent or disruptive, the student may be referred to the principal or counselor and may be subject to corrective action. Each school may determine the point in the class at which the early release turns into an absence. Elementary students: Every three unexcused early releases will equal an unexcused absence. These unexcused absences will be treated like all other unexcused absences. Sanctions All sanctions imposed for failure to comply with the attendance policies and procedures will be implemented in accordance with state and district regulations regarding corrective action or punishment consistent with Policy 3421 and Procedure 3241P (Classroom Management, Corrective Actions or Punishment) Loss of Credit High school or middle school students taking classes for high school credit with excessive absences in a semester may be subject to loss of credit for that class. Absences caused by a student’s observance of established religious holidays, student’s participation in school-sponsored activities, or out-of-school suspension shall not be counted among the absences. Principals considering imposing loss of credit must confer with the Supervisor of Pupil Management prior to imposing a loss of credit.

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Brian Teppner, Principal Kindra Clayton, Assistant Principal 5525 119th Ave. SE BELLEVUE, WA 98006 PHONE: (425) 456-5500

NEWPORT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FAX: (425) 456-5506 www.bsd405.org

REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE (For absences other than illness, dental or medical appointments, or religious observance) WAC 392-121-108 states if a student is absent for 20 school days or more they must be officially withdrawn by the school. Also, when they return to Newport Heights after withdrawal, their previous placement will be reviewed but cannot be guaranteed. It will be necessary to re-register when student returns. The Bellevue School District Attendance Policy/Procedure (3122) can be found on the district website.

PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED Student Name

Grade

Teacher

Dates(s) of Absence (Please remember that only 5 days of planned vacation can be excused throughout the school year.)

Reason for Absence

Dates of other such requests (during elementary years): Will the student be returning to the same residence upon return?

Plans to maintain academic skills:

Parent / Guardian Signature

Relationship to Student

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Staff Review: Student is achieving at or above grade level?

Other comments:

Decision / Comments:

(District policy only allows for 5 days to be excused for personal/family reasons)

Excused

Unexcused

_________________________________________ Teacher Signature

Date

_______________________________________ Principal Signature

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Date

Please Note: Make-up assignments are not provided in advance. The teacher may require some work to be made-up upon return. Form will be placed in student’s cumulative file.

POLICY 4220 AND PROCEDURE 4200P (COMPLAINTS CONCERNING STAFF OR PROGRAMS) Every effort shall first be made by the student and/or parent/guardian to resolve concerns and complaints through informal communication between the student and other persons in the school or district who may be in a position to assist in resolving the student's concerns. If such informal procedures fail to provide an adjustment acceptable to the student, then the student may initiate formal grievance procedures. The district is committed to resolving concerns and complaints about school and district programs, policies, procedures, actions, and decisions of employees in an effective, efficient, and timely manner by initiating the complaint with the person(s) responsible for the program, event, action, or decision Informal Complaints Within 30 calendar days of the event, action, or decision which is the subject of the complaint, complainants are entitled to share their complaint(s) by scheduling a meeting or communicating, either orally or in writing, the issue(s) directly to the person responsible for the program, event, action, or decision. When addressing informal complaints, the involved parties should: A. Begin the conversation with the acknowledgement that each is operating with the best of intentions. B. Work collaboratively to understand the other’s point of view. C. Work to resolve the concern through conversation before initiating a formal complaint. Formal Complaints When a complaint has not been resolved through informal conversation, the complainant may initiate a formal complaint which must be in writing within 10 calendar days of the attempt at informal resolution to the person responsible for the department, program, policy and/or procedure, and/or supervision of personnel. The formal written complaint shall include: A. Detailed statement of the complaint B. Steps taken to address the complaint C. Suggested resolution(s) to be considered Step 1 The person responsible for the program, policy and/or procedure, and/or supervision of personnel shall provide a written decision addressing the complaint within 10 calendar days upon receipt of the complaint. If the complaint is not resolved to the complainant’s satisfaction, the complainant may appeal the resolution of the complaint to the supervisor of the person responsible for the program, policy and/or procedure, and/or supervision of personnel in writing within 5 calendar days of the resolution. Step 2 The person receiving the appeal shall meet with the complainant and the person responsible for the program, policy and/or procedure, and/or supervision of personnel for the purpose of understanding the complaint and what resolution(s) has already been considered. The information gathered will be considered and the complaint will be addressed in writing within 10 calendar days upon receipt of the unresolved complaint. If the complaint is still not resolved, the complainant may appeal to the supervisor of the person responsible for the program, policy and/or procedure, and/or supervision of personnel as outlined in Step 1 in writing within 5 calendar days of receipt of the resolution.

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Step 3 If the complaint is still not resolved and the appeal was heard at Step 2 by an executive director, director, or deputy superintendent, the complaint shall be referred to a district-level hearing. If the appeal at Step 2 was not heard by an executive director, director, or deputy superintendent, the Step 3 appeal will be heard by the appropriate executive director, director, or deputy superintendent. In situations heard at Step 2 or 3 by an executive director, director, assistant or deputy superintendent, the complaint shall be referred to a district-level hearing (Step 4). Step 4 If the complaint is still not resolved, the complainant may appeal the resolution by requesting a districtlevel hearing. Such request shall be submitted in writing to the Superintendent within 5 calendar days of the Step 3 decision. Upon receipt of a request for a district-level hearing the Superintendent or designee will conduct a hearing to hear the complaint and recommend a resolution. Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the request for a district-level hearing, the Superintendent or designee will conduct the hearing and submit his/her decision regarding the complaint in writing to the complainant and to such other person or persons who have been parties in the complaint.

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