Monday, April 18, 2016 District Office: 1950 N. Mallway Drive 6:00pm – Regular Meeting I. Meeting Called to Order/ Roll Call

II. Additions to/Approval of Agenda

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Minutes — V-1 (will be distributed at meeting)

V. Communications to the Board

a. UAHS Girls 2016 State Championship Swimming Team b. Co-Presidents, Upper Arlington Education Association c. President, OAPSE, Chapter 201 VI. Public Participation — 30 minutes maximum VII. Items for Information 1. Superintendent’s update

a. Wickliffe Progressive Elementary annual report b. Efficiency Goal update: Facilities Master Planning c. Personalization Goal update: One-to-One Technology d. Middle Schools Handbook — Exhibit VII-1 and Exhibit VII-2 e. Elementary Trimester Communication Plan 2. Treasurer’s update

a. Board Policy update Exhibit VII-3 VIII. Consent Agenda – The Superintendent recommends the following items for action:

A. Fiscal 1. Investment Report — Exhibit A-1

2. Financial Statement for the month ending March 31, 2016 — Exhibit A-2

3. Purchases in Accordance with O.R.C. 5705.41(D)(1)

Vendor Item Purchased Fund Amount

Gordon Food Services Food Food Service $11,650.70

Donatos Food Food Service $24,576.86

Meta Solutions Auxiliary Service Wireless Service, St. Andrew School $12,114.24

Synergyse Training Inc. Employee License General $6,000.00

Field Studies Center of New York Student Trip to New York WARL Fund (student activity) $16,314.00

4. Student Accident Insurance for the 2016-2017 school year

5. Contract

Think CSC for equipment related to server replacement and equipment necessary to connect servers to network appropriately in an amount not to exceed $210,758.14

6. Instructional Fees for the 2016-2017 school year — Exhibit A-3

7. Resolution authorizing district to enter into a lease-purchase agreement with Apple for technology

equipment — Exhibit A-4

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Addendum: Regular Board Meeting — April 18, 2016 — 6:00 p.m.

Location: District Office — 1950 N. Mallway Drive

VIII. Consent Agenda — The Superintendent recommends the follow items for action:

B. Human Resources

3. Other Staff

d. Acceptance of Administrative Resignation

Name Position Reason Effective Date

Blair Cerny Assistant Principal, Barrington Resignation 07/31/2015

1. Licensed Staff

d. Issuance of Contracts

Name Amount of Contract Contract Category

District

Kelly Beck-Smith 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

Julia Redmond .50 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

g. Issuance of Contracts

Name Assignment Training/Step FTE Type of Contract

Blair Cerny Teacher MA+40/10 1.0 1 year limited contract 2016-2017 school year

Katherine C. Meyers Teacher MA/10 1.0 1 year limited contract 2016-2017 school year

Angela Wright Teacher MA+10/8 1.0 1 year limited contract 2016-2017 school year

h. Memorandum of Understanding with Upper Arlington Education Association — Exhibit B-2

D. Superintendent 2. Board of Education Meeting

Date Meeting Type Time Location

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Special 4:00pm Hastings

Upper Arlington Schools 1950 North Mallway Drive • Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 • 614.487.5000 • www.uaschools.org

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B. Human Resources 1. Licensed Staff a. Leave of Absence Name Amount of Leave Present Assignment Reason Effective Date

Jennifer Garner 1.0 Teacher Unpaid Childcare 04/28/2016 – 05/31/2016

Crista DeVore 1.0 Teacher Unpaid Personal 08/15/2016 – 05/30/2017

b. Leave of Absence - Revision Name Amount of Leave Present Assignment Reason Effective Date

Kristy Picker-Wilhelmsen 1.0 Teacher Childcare 02/10/2016 – 03/25/2016

c. Extended School Year Name Position Rate of Pay Effective Date Paul Crabtree Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Amanda Crosby Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

James German Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Valerie Kearney Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Carrie Keener Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Heather Leboeuf Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Van Lemmon Occupational Therapist $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Nicole Morgan Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Kelsey Stringer Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Jessica Zimpher Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

d. Issuance of Contracts Name Amount of

Contract Contract Category

Hastings Natalie Chillinsky 1.0 Initial 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Amanda Crosby 1.0 Initial 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Jennie Kraus 1.0 Initial 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

High School

Jennifer Garner 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

Amy Leacock 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Laura Long 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Mindy Notestone 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Nancy Volksen 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Hastings

Virginia Barber 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

Paul Crabtree 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Kyle Evans 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

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d. Issuance of Contracts (continued) Name Amount of

Contract Contract Category

Hastings (continued) Virginia Barber 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

Paul Crabtree 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Kyle Evans 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Evelyn Lay 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Lauren Litts 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Kevin Lloyd 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Brad Piunno 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Jones

Carey Detoto 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

Emily Fothergill 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Stephen Gdovin 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Darrion House 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years John Kulina 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Jane Mead 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Nicole Vanarsdel 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Tremont

Constantino Benedetti 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Kristin McClellan 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Ruth Sacolick .50 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Lina Taylor 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Barrington

David Brooks 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

Wickliffe

Ann Chung 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Lydia Scott 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Andrea Kernen 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Sarah Oberlin 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Kathleen Zelnik 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Windermere

Cindy Brehmer 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Lindsey Chisholm 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Dulcy Delcamp 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

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d. Issuance of Contracts (continued) Name Amount

of Contract Contract Category

District

Carrie Best 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Andrea Flinta 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Nichole Bauers 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Kathleen Jordan 1.0 Renewal 2 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Hastings

Christina Farbizo 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

Amy Gill 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

Jones

Margie Belair 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Josh Clemmons 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Lauren Galantowicz 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Nick Judy 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Grant Riesen 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Barrington

Kristen Leggett 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

Greensview

Laura Kunkle .70 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

Tremont

Erica Riesen 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Gina Salvatore 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Wickliffe

Janie Bar 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Emily Bell 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Lindsay Bennett 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Kathryn Coplin 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Anna Wallace 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Windermere

Anjali Das 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Michael Kerstetter 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Amy Meyer 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years Jennifer Whitt 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years District

Ashley Marguglio 1.0 Initial 2 year Contract for the 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years

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d. Issuance of Contracts (continued) Name Amount of Contract Contract Category

High School

Kelly Axner 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Heidi Burgstaller 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Carly Camilleri 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

George Edge 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Aline Giroux 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Thomas Marker 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Taylor McConnery 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Jessica Rudolph 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Cathleen Schmidt 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Tiffany Smith 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Adele Vergis 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Jordan Walker 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Hastings

Sarah Moyer 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Bryn Rohlck 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Rebecca Smock 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Caroline Stieg .60 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Alison Weise 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Jones

Sally Henry 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Michelle Joubert 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Michelle Lombardi 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Barrington

Allison Gold 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Nicole Kennedy .50 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Holly Linzell 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Lindsey Penrod 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Jennifer Watson 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Amy White 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Greensview

Elizabeth Geletka .50 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Jamie Kiefaber 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

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d. Issuance of Contracts (continued) Name Amount of Contract Contract Category

Tremont

Kristin Bugnitz 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Nathan Evans 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Lindsay Kidwell 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Kelsey Knight 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Angela Morway 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Melissa Potts 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Amelia Smith 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Wickliffe

Jordan King .80 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Kelsey Stringer 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Windermere

Kathleen Gaffney 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Shannon Hemmelgarn 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Kathryn Salmons .50 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

Kelly Brooks Whitcomb .50 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year

District

Lauren Brown 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Holly Fiala 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Leah Johnson .38 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Jenna Laird 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Marianne Mayhan .70 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Christina Mockabee .60 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Lisa Reed .80 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Karen Rygalski .38 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year Amy Tolson 1.0 Renewal 1 year Limited Contract for the 2016-2017 school year High School

Matthew Biedenbach 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

Judy Deal 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

Gina Herman 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

Elizabeth Hughes 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

Hastings

Elizabeth Blank 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

Aimee Crabtree 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

Dana Flowers 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

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d. Issuance of Contracts (continued) Name Amount of Contract Contract Category

Hastings (continued)

Lara Holman 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

David Monseur 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

Tremont

Cynthia Deliman .80 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

Jennifer Morgan 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

Wickliffe

Melissa Szabrak 1.0 Continuing Contract (Tenure)

e. Non-Renewal of Contracts Name Position Building

Corey Aumiller Teacher High School

Matthew Clark Teacher High School

Timothy Farrell Teacher High School

Jeremy Oehrtman Teacher Wickliffe

Alissa Ruth Teacher High School

Kaitlyn Tyler Teacher Wickliffe

Martha von Hillebrandt Teacher High School

Mark Wilkinson Teacher High School

f. Salary/Contract adjustment Name From To Step

Abby Blake MA MA+10 16

Xiaoli Doty MA+30 MA+40 5

Gordon Gavin BA+15 BA+30 6

Patrick Hurley MA MA+10 13

Andy Keyes MA+10 MA+20 20

Janielle McKee MA+10 MA+20 5

Mark Nagel MA+20 MA+30 17

Lydia Scott MA MA+10 5

Kathy Rekstis MA MA+10 14

2. Classified Staff a. Initial Appointment Name Position Step Effective Date

Karen Hampel Media Clerk 3 03/29/2016

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b. Change of Status Name Current Position New Position Step Effective Date

Mary Francis Blackwell Media Clerk Secretary 2 03/28/2016

3. Other Staff a. Appointment of Staff Name Position Rate of Pay Effective Date

Jane Schmidt Food Service Transition $22.00 p/hour not to exceed 20 hours 03/28/2016

Clemy Keidan Substitute Guidance Counselor $125.00 p/day not to exceed 10 days 01/12/2016

Elizabeth Mitchell Power School Coordinator $48,880, 260 days 04/11/2016

b. Acceptance of Resignation/Retirement Name Position Reason Effective Date

Courtney Crum SACC Supervisor Resignation 03/14/2016

Mitchell Rhodes SACC Program Aide Resignation 02/12/2016

c. Volunteers Name Position Building Supervisor

Gregory Berrigan Assistant Volleyball Coach High School Greg Holowchak

Thomas Day Assistant Football Coach Hastings Tom Sappington

Ashton Didonato Assistant Field Hockey Coach High School Sara Greaves

Barry Fox Assistant Football Coach High School Joel Cutler

d. Acceptance of Administrative Resignation Brett Gambill – Exhibit B-1 4. Supplemental Contracts Position Name Building Amount

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Brian Burke High School $2,600.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Jim Lafferty High School $2,300.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Patrick Hurley High School $3,543.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Dave Otis High School $375.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Scott Lathrop High School $375.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Grant Devilbiss High School $375.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Ben Grindle High School $350.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Will Morgan High School $450.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Eric Rhinehardt High School $350.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Charlie Houk High School $350.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Andy Shaffer High School $350.00 **

Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach Eli Hall High School $1,894.90 **

Equipment Manager Boys Lacrosse Ed Chung High School $3,000.00 **

Assistant Girls Crew Coach Katie Coons High School $950.00 #,**

Assistant Girls Crew Coach Amanda Jones High School $2,300.00 #,**

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4. Supplemental Contracts (continued)

Position Name Building Amount

Assistant Girls Crew Coach John Edward Boyd High School $1,710.00 **

Assistant Boys Crew Coach Joe Lambert High School $2,300.00 #,**

Assistant Boys Crew Coach Joe Lambert High School $2,300.00 #,**

Assistant Boys Crew Coach Grant Schick High School $600.00 #,**

Assistant Boys Crew Coach Michael Szablewski High School $600.00 #,**

Accompanist Spring Band Concert Amy Leacock Hastings $100.00

Assistant Boys Volleyball Coach (2014-15) Michael Schroer High School $2,387.00

**Funded through source other than general fund #Replaces contracts previously issued C. Operations 1. Acceptance of Gifts and Donations School /Activity Donor Item Value Hastings Middle School

Hoops for a Cure The Arlington Bank Cash $250.00

Hastings Middle School Drs. Dino Klisovic and Eleonora Sikic-Klisovic Cash $3,000.00

Service Learning Angie & Ray Upper Arlington Education Foundation Cash $600.00

Vocal Music Risers Upper Arlington Education Foundation Cash $3,500.00

Tremont Elementary

Tremont Garden in Memory of Marie Schoenborn Roy and Agnes Butler Cash $50.00

Wickliffe Elementary

Service Learning Heart to Heart Upper Arlington Education Foundation Cash $521.04

Upper Arlington High School Athletics

Crew Upper Arlington Crew, Inc. Cash $1,710.00

Boy’s Lacrosse Upper Arlington Men’s Lacrosse Association Cash $16,580.70

2. Approval to Sell/Dispose/Donate Equipment

Description of Asset/quantity Building/ Department UACSD Tag and/or Serial Number ISBN number (if

applicable) Reason

Media Center materials (944 items) Barrington Media Center Outdated

Media Center materials (327 items) Tremont Media Center Outdated

Media Center materials (683 items) Tremont Media Center Outdated

Media Center materials (29 items) St. Agatha Outdated

Floor Scrubber (1) Greensview Custodian Tag #000119 Cost to repair higher than replacement

Floor Scrubber (1) Windermere Custodian Tag #100458

Cost to repair higher than replacement

Floor Burnisher (1) High School Tag #001874 Cost to repair higher than replacement

A/C Recovery, Charging Cart (1) Transportation Tag #001822 No longer needed

Genisys OTC Scan System (1) Transportation No Tag No longer in working

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D. Superintendent 1. Approve transition to trimesters for elementary grade levels effective 2016-2017 school year

IX. Other

X. Adjournment

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Exhibit V-1

Upper Arlington Board of Education 1650 Ridgeview Road

March 14, 2016 – 5:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Members present: Ms. Nancy Drees, Ms. Robin Comfort, Ms. Stacey Royer, Mr. Matt McClellan Member absent: Ms. Carol Mohr (arrived at 5:54pm) Administrative officials present: Mr. Paul W. Imhoff, Superintendent; Mr. Andrew L. Geistfeld,

Treasurer; Mr. Chris Potts, Executive Director for Business Services; Dr. Kathy Jenney, Associate Superintendent; Mr. Keith Pomeroy, Chief Technology Officer; Dr. Kevin Gorman, Director Student Services; Ms. Emilie Greenwald, Chief Academic Officer; Mr. Tom Bates, Director of Elementary Curriculum; Ms. Michelle Banks, Associate Director of Elementary Learning; Mr. Brett Gambill, Principal Tremont Elementary

ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ms. Drees moved, Ms. Royer seconded to approve the agenda as amended. 16-19 AYES: Ms. Drees, Ms. Comfort, Ms. Royer, Mr. McClellan NAYS: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by students from Tremont Elementary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Royer moved, Ms. Drees seconded to approve the February 4, 2016, February 5, 2016 and 16-20 February 16, 2016 minutes. AYES: Ms. Drees, Ms. Comfort, Ms. Royer, Mr. McClellan NAYS: None COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD Co-Presidents of UAEA were present and highlighted staff members involved in district’s Family Consumer Science Program and related service learning projects. The President of OAPSE Chapter 201 was present and thanked all the classified staff for their work over the Winter season and shared his excitement about heading into Spring.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None ITEMS FOR INFORMATION Superintendent Update Mr. Paul Imhoff commented on various student achievements and activities throughout the buildings. Mr. Andrew Geistfeld, Mr. Paul Imhoff, and Mr. Chris Potts gave an update on the Efficiency Goal: Facilities Master Planning Process. This update included:

Presenting draft cost estimates associated with each high school option (repair, renovate, rebuild);

Presenting district-wide draft cost estimates; Reviewing intent of master plan and estimate development; Reviewing school facilities funding; and Reviewing next steps regarding meetings in the community.

Mr. Brett Gambill, Principal of Tremont Elementary School, along with a few Tremont staff and students reviewed their 2015-16 goals, shared service learning projects and other examples of their successes. Ms. Carol Mohr arrived at 5:54pm Mr. Tom Bates and the Elementary Trimester Committee, consisting of staff members, presented their findings and recommendations regarding switching to trimesters for the elementary grade level in the future. Ms. Emilie Greenwald reviewed the high school and middle school program of studies for 2016-17 school year. Treasurer Update Mr. Geistfeld reviewed:

Financial information as of February 29, 2016; Various agenda items including:

o Resolution to authorize issuance of $4.5million in tax anticipation notes; and o Resolution authorizing the exchange of real property with the City of Upper Arlington

CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Royer moved the Board approve the following consent agenda action items as recommended by the Superintendent: Middle Schools’ and High School’s 2016-17 Program of Studies Investment Report February 2016 — Exhibit B-1. Financial Statement for the Month Ending February 29, 2016 — Exhibit B-2.

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Purchases in Accordance with O.R.C. 5705.41(D) 1

Vendor Item Purchased Fund Amount

Gordon Food Services Food Food Service $67,665.88

Sanfillipo Produce Food Food Service $3,985.20

Resolution accepting the amount and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the Necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. – Exhibit B-3 Authorizing the issuance of notes in the amount of not to exceed $4,500,000 in anticipation of the collection of the proceeds of the 2.0 mill continuing permanent improvement levy approved by electors of the school district at the election held November 6, 2007; and authorizing and approving related matters. WHEREAS, the electors of the School District approved at the November 6, 2007 election a continuing permanent improvement levy (the "Levy") in the amount of 2.00 mills for each one dollar of valuation for the purpose of acquisition, construction, enlargement, renovation and financing of general, on-going permanent improvements, for a continuing period of time; and WHEREAS, the County Auditor of Franklin County, Ohio, as secretary of the budget commission of such county (the "Budget Commission"), has certified that the amount estimated by the Budget Commission to be received by the School District during the Tax Collection Year 2016 of the Levy will be $3,195,164.30; and WHEREAS, based on the amount of $3,195,164.30 estimated by the Budget Commission to be received by the School District during the Tax Collection Year 2016, the amount estimated to be received from the Levy during the next ten years is $31,951,643; and WHEREAS, this Board deems it necessary to borrow in anticipation of the collection of the proceeds of the Levy, in accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code ("Revised Code"), and particularly Section 5705.21(D)(3) thereof, the amount of not to exceed $4,500,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, THAT: Pursuant to Revised Code Section 5705.21, and in anticipation of the collection of tax revenues levied and to be levied by the Board upon the duplicate of the School District for the next ten years of the Levy (Tax Collection Years 2016-2025), it is necessary to borrow and there shall be borrowed the principal sum of not to exceed $4,500,000, which borrowing shall be evidenced by notes of the School District designated "Upper Arlington City School District, Franklin County, Ohio Permanent Improvement Levy Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2016," or as otherwise designated by the Treasurer of the Board (the "Notes"). The Notes shall be issued as fully registered notes in such denominations as shall be determined by the Treasurer of the Board (the "Treasurer"), but not exceeding the principal amount of Notes maturing on any one date; shall be numbered consecutively from R-1 upward, as determined by the Treasurer; and shall have such final terms as shall be determined by the Treasurer and set forth in the Certificate of Fiscal Officer provided for in Section 3 herein. The Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the School District a Certificate of Fiscal Officer Relating to Terms of Notes (the "Certificate of Fiscal Officer") setting forth the aggregate principal amount and the final terms of the Notes, which aggregate principal amount and terms, subject to the limitations set forth in this Resolution, shall be as determined by the Treasurer. The Certificate of Fiscal Officer shall indicate the dated date for the Notes, the dates on which interest on the Notes is to be paid (the "Interest Payment Dates"), the purchase price for the Notes (which shall be not less than 97% of the aggregate principal amount thereof), the maturity schedule for the Notes (provided that the maximum

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maturity date of the Notes shall not exceed 10 years), the interest rates for the Notes (provided that the true interest cost for all Notes in the aggregate shall not exceed 5.00% per annum), the optional and mandatory redemption provisions, if any, and such other terms not inconsistent with this Resolution as the Treasurer shall deem appropriate. The Notes shall be issued with interest payable semiannually on each Interest Payment Date until the principal sum is paid or provision has been duly made therefor as shall be set forth in the Certificate of Fiscal Officer. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. Unless otherwise determined by the Treasurer and set forth in the Certificate of Fiscal Officer, the Notes shall be in the denominations of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof.

The Notes shall be subject to optional and mandatory redemption prior to stated maturity as provided in the Certificate of Fiscal Officer. If optional redemption of the Notes at a redemption price exceeding 100% is to take place on any date on which a mandatory redemption of the Notes of the same maturity will take place, the Notes to be redeemed by optional redemption shall be selected by the Note Registrar (as defined hereinbelow) prior to the selection of the Notes to be redeemed at par on the same date.

When partial redemption is authorized, the Note Registrar shall select Notes or portions thereof by lot within a maturity in such manner as the Note Registrar may determine, provided, however, that the portion of any Note so selected shall be in the amount of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof.

The notice of the call for redemption of Notes shall identify (i) by designation, letters, numbers or other distinguishing marks, the Notes or portions thereof to be redeemed, (ii) the redemption price to be paid, (iii) the date fixed for redemption, and (iv) the place or places where the amounts due upon redemption are payable. From and after the specified redemption date interest on the Notes (or portions thereof) called for redemption shall cease to accrue. Such notice shall be sent by first class mail at least 30 days prior to the redemption date to each registered holder of the Notes to be redeemed at the address shown in the Note Register (as defined hereinbelow) on the 15th day preceding the date of mailing. Failure to receive such notice or any defect therein shall not affect the validity of the proceedings for the redemption of any Note.

This Board hereby determines and declares that the aggregate principal amount of the Notes shall not exceed 50% of the total proceeds of the Levy, as estimated by the Budget Commission, to be collected by the School District in each year over ten years after the issuance of the Notes, in accordance with Revised Code Section 5705.21(D)(3). The Notes shall express upon their faces the purpose for which they are issued and that they are issued pursuant to this Resolution. The Notes shall be executed by the President of the Board (the "President") and by the Treasurer in their official capacities, provided that either or both of their signatures may be a facsimile. No Note shall be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or shall be entitled to any security or benefit under this Resolution unless and until a certificate of authentication, as printed on the Note, is signed by the Note Registrar as authenticating agent. Authentication by the Note Registrar shall be conclusive evidence that the Note so authenticated has been duly issued and delivered under this Resolution and is entitled to the security and benefit of this Resolution. The certificate of authentication may be signed by any officer or officers of the Note Registrar or by such other person acting as an agent of the Note Registrar as shall be approved by the Treasurer on behalf of the School District. It shall not be necessary that the same authorized person sign the certificate of authentication on all of the Notes. The principal of and interest on the Notes shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America without deduction for the services of the Note Registrar as paying agent. The principal of the Notes shall be payable upon presentation and surrender of the Notes at the principal office of the Note Registrar. Each Note shall bear interest from the later of the date thereof, or the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, unless the date of authentication of any Note is less than 15 days prior to an Interest Payment Date, in which case interest shall accrue from such Interest Payment Date. Interest on any Note shall be paid on each Interest Payment Date by check or draft mailed to the person in whose name the Note is registered, at the close of business on the 15th day next preceding that Interest

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Payment Date (the "Record Date") (unless such date falls on a non-business day, in which case the Record Date shall be the preceding business day), on the Note Register at the address appearing therein. Any interest on any Note which is payable, but is not punctually paid or provided for, on any Interest Payment Date (herein called "Defaulted Interest") shall forthwith cease to be payable to the registered owner on the relevant Record Date by virtue of having been such owner and such Defaulted Interest shall be paid to the registered owner in whose name the Note is registered at the close of business on a date (the "Special Record Date") to be fixed by the Note Registrar, such Special Record Date to be not more than 15 nor less than 10 days prior to the date of proposed payment. The Note Registrar shall cause notice of the proposed payment of such Defaulted Interest and the Special Record Date therefor to be mailed, first class postage prepaid, to each noteholder, at such noteholder's address as it appears in the Note Register, not less than 10 days prior to such Special Record Date, and may, in its discretion, cause a similar notice to be published once in a newspaper in each place where Notes are payable, but such publication shall not be a condition precedent to the establishment of such Special Record Date. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section, each Note delivered by the Note Registrar upon transfer of or in exchange for or in lieu of any other Note shall carry the rights to interest accrued and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Note.

The Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to serve as authenticating agent, note registrar, transfer agent, and paying agent (the "Note Registrar") for the Notes, or to execute on behalf of the Board a Note Registrar Agreement with such bank or other appropriate financial institution as shall be acceptable to the Treasurer, pursuant to which such bank or financial institution shall agree to serve as Note Registrar for the Notes. If at any time the Note Registrar shall be unable or unwilling to serve as such, or the Treasurer in such officer's discretion shall determine that it would be in the best interest of the School District for such functions to be performed by another party, the Treasurer may, and is hereby authorized and directed to, enter into an agreement with a national banking association or other appropriate institution experienced in providing such services, to perform the services required of the Note Registrar hereunder. Each such successor Note Registrar shall promptly advise all noteholders of the change in identity and new address of the Note Registrar.

So long as any of the Notes remain outstanding, the School District shall cause to be maintained and kept by the Note Registrar, at the office of the Note Registrar, all books and records necessary for the registration, exchange and transfer of Notes as provided in this Section (the "Note Register"). Subject to the provisions of this Resolution, the person in whose name any Note shall be registered on the Note Register shall be regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes. Payment of or on account of the principal of and interest on any Note shall be made only to or upon the order of that person. Neither the School District nor the Note Registrar shall be affected by any notice to the contrary, but the registration may be changed as herein provided. All payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon the Notes, including the interest thereon, to the extent of the amount or amounts so paid.

Any Note, upon presentation and surrender at the office of the Note Registrar, together with a request for exchange signed by the registered owner or by a person authorized by the owner to do so by a power of attorney in a form satisfactory to the Note Registrar, may be exchanged for Notes of the same form and of any authorized denomination or denominations equal in the aggregate to the unmatured principal amount of the Notes surrendered, and bearing interest at the same rate and maturing on the same date. A Note may be transferred only on the Note Register upon presentation and surrender thereof at the office of the Note Registrar, together with an assignment executed by the registered owner or by a person authorized by the owner to do so by a power of attorney in a form satisfactory to the Note Registrar. Upon that transfer, the Note Registrar shall complete, authenticate and deliver a new Note or Notes of any authorized denomination or denominations equal in the aggregate to the unmatured principal amount of the Notes surrendered, and bearing interest at the same rate and maturing on the same date. The School District and the Note Registrar shall not be required to transfer or exchange (i) any Note during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of mailing of a notice of

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redemption of Notes, and ending at the close of business on the day of such mailing, or (ii) any Notes selected for redemption, in whole or in part, following the date of such mailing. In all cases in which Notes are exchanged or transferred hereunder, the School District shall cause to be executed and the Note Registrar shall authenticate and deliver Notes in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. The exchange or transfer shall be without charge to the owner; except that the School District and the Note Registrar may make a charge sufficient to reimburse them for any tax or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to the exchange or transfer. The School District or the Note Registrar may require that those charges, if any, be paid before it begins the procedure for the exchange or transfer of the Notes. All Notes issued upon any transfer or exchange shall be the valid obligations of the School District, evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same benefits under this Resolution, as the Notes surrendered upon that transfer or exchange.

The Notes shall be sold at private sale to the purchaser designated by the Treasurer and set forth in the Certificate of Fiscal Officer (the "Original Purchaser") at the purchase price set forth in the Certificate of Fiscal Officer, plus interest accrued to the date of delivery of the Notes to the Original Purchaser. The Superintendent of the School District (the "Superintendent"), the President and the Treasurer, or any of them individually, are authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Board a purchase agreement, term sheet, or similar document with the Original Purchaser, setting forth the conditions under which the Notes are to be sold and delivered, which agreement shall be in such form, not inconsistent with the terms of this Resolution, as the Treasurer shall determine.

The proceeds from the sale of the Notes, except the premium and accrued interest thereon, shall be used for the purpose aforesaid and for no other purpose. Any accrued interest received from such sale shall be transferred to the bond retirement fund to be applied to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Notes, or other obligations of the School District, as permitted by law. Any premium from the sale of the Notes may be used to pay the financing costs of the Notes within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 133.01(K) or be deposited into the bond retirement fund.

The Board hereby covenants that it will comply with the requirements of all existing and future laws which must be satisfied in order that interest on the Notes is and will continue to be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, including without limitation restrictions on the use of the property financed with the proceeds of the Notes so that the Notes will not constitute "private activity bonds" within the meaning of Section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Board further covenants that it will restrict the use of the proceeds of the Notes in such manner and to such extent, if any, as may be necessary, after taking into account reasonable expectations at the time the Notes are issued, so that they will not constitute arbitrage bonds under Section 148 of the Code and the regulations prescribed thereunder (the "Regulations"). The Treasurer, or any other officer of this Board, is hereby authorized and directed (a) to make or effect any election, selection, designation, choice, consent, approval or waiver on behalf of the Board with respect to the Notes as permitted or required to be made or given under the federal income tax laws, for the purpose of assuring, enhancing or protecting favorable tax treatment or the status of the Notes or interest thereon or assisting compliance with requirements for that purpose, reducing the burden or expense of such compliance, reducing any rebate amount or any payment of penalties, or making any payments of special amounts in lieu of making computations to determine, or paying, any excess earnings as rebate, or obviating those amounts or payments, as determined by the Treasurer, which action shall be in writing and signed by the Treasurer, or any other officer of this Board, on behalf of the Board; (b) to take any and all actions, make or obtain calculations, and make or give reports, covenants and certifications of and on behalf of the Board, as may be appropriate to assure the exclusion of interest from gross income and the intended tax status of the Notes; and (c) to give an appropriate certificate on behalf of the Board, for inclusion in the transcript of proceedings, setting forth the facts, estimates and circumstances, and reasonable expectations of the Board pertaining to Section 148 and the Regulations, and the representations, warranties and covenants of the Board regarding compliance by the Board with Sections 141 through 150 of the Code and the Regulations.

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The Treasurer shall keep and maintain adequate records pertaining to investment of all proceeds of the Notes sufficient to permit, to the maximum extent possible and presently foreseeable, the School District to comply with any federal law or regulation now or hereafter having applicability to the Notes which limits the amount of Note proceeds which may be invested on an unrestricted yield or requires the School District to rebate arbitrage profits to the United States Department of the Treasury. The Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to file such reports with, and rebate arbitrage profits to, the United States Department of the Treasury, to the extent that any federal law or regulation having applicability to the Notes requires any such reports or rebates.

The Notes shall be special obligations of the School District issued in anticipation of the collection of the Levy, and the proceeds of the Levy to be received by the School District are hereby pledged for the payment of the principal and interest on the Notes. There shall be and hereby is appropriated from proceeds of Levy to be received by the School District an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Notes as the same shall fall due.

The officer having charge of the minutes of the Board and any other officers of the Board, or any of them individually, are hereby authorized and directed to prepare and certify a true transcript of proceedings pertaining to the Notes and to furnish a copy of such transcript to the Original Purchaser. Such transcript shall include certified copies of all proceedings and records of the Board relating to the power and authority of the School District to issue the Notes and certificates as to matters within their knowledge or as shown by the books and records under their custody and control, including but not limited to a general certificate of the Treasurer and a no-litigation certificate of the President and the Treasurer, and such certified copies and certificates shall be deemed representations of the School District as to the facts stated therein.

The Treasurer and the President are hereby authorized and directed to take such action (including, but not limited to, hiring bond counsel and such other professionals and consultants as may be needed to facilitate the issuance of the Notes) and to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Board, such additional instruments, agreements, certificates, and other documents as may be in their discretion necessary or appropriate in order to carry out the intent of this Resolution. Such documents shall be in the form not substantially inconsistent with the terms of this Resolution, as they in their discretion shall deem necessary or appropriate.

It is hereby found and determined that all acts, conditions and things necessary to be done precedent to and in the issuing of the Notes in order to make them legal, valid and binding special obligations of the School District have happened, been done and been performed in regular and due form as required by law; that the faith, credit and revenue of the School District are hereby irrevocably pledged for the prompt payment of the principal and interest thereof at maturity; and that no limitation of indebtedness or taxation, either statutory or constitutional, has been exceeded in issuing the Notes. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of the Board concerning and relating to the passage of this Resolution were taken in an open meeting of the Board, and that all deliberations of the Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Revised Code Section 121.22.

The Treasurer is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the County Auditor Franklin County, Ohio.

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Authorizing the exchange of real property with the City of Upper Arlington – Exhibit B-5 WHEREAS, the Board is currently making certain classroom and other improvements to the Tremont Elementary School which requires the Board to acquire the parcel of real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto (“Building Improvement Parcel”) owned by the City of Upper Arlington, Ohio (the “City”); and WHEREAS, the City and its residents will benefit from Tremont Elementary School having more usable space; and

WHEREAS, the City is currently making certain street, sidewalk, and other right of way improvements to Tremont Road in the vicinity of Tremont Elementary School which requires the City to acquire the parcel of real property described in Exhibit B attached hereto (“ROW Improvement Parcel”); and WHEREAS, the School District and its students, parents and guests will benefit from the right of way improvements to Tremont Road; and WHEREAS, the exchange of the two parcels pursuant to Section 3313.40 of the Ohio Revised Code will be mutually beneficial to the School District and the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO:

Section 1. This Board hereby declares that the transfer of the ROW Improvement Parcel to the City in exchange for the transfer of the Building Improvement Parcel to the Board will be mutually beneficial to the Upper Arlington City School District and to the City.

Section 2. The President and Treasurer are authorized and directed to execute an agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C for the exchange of the ROW Improvement Parcel for the Building Improvement Parcel, to execute and deliver, or cause to be delivered, upon the terms set forth in the agreement, a quitclaim deed conveying the Board’s interest in the ROW Improvement Parcel to the City, and to do all things necessary and consistent with this resolution.

Section 3. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to promptly certify a copy of this Resolution to the City.

Section 4. This Board hereby finds and determines that all formal actions of the School District concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board and that all deliberation of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in those formal actions were in meeting open to the public, in compliance with law, including Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22.

Section 5. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately upon its adoption. Approval of student trips

School Group Location Trip Dates

High School Girls’ Lacrosse Sycamore, OH May 13-14, 2016

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Administrative Staff

Name Assignment/Level Type of Contract

Irene Hunt Director of Nutritional Services

(Level II)

April 18, 2016 – July 31, 2018 up to 5 transitional days at per diem rate may be increased by Superintendent if necessary

Licensed Staff Acceptance of Resignation/Retirement

Leave of Absence - Revision

Leave of Absence - Revision

Home Instruction Tutors

Name Position Rate of Pay

Doug Amtsberg Home Instruction Tutor $31.38 p/hour

Julia Gomez Home Instruction Tutor $31.38 p/hour

Elyzabeth Johnson Home Instruction Tutor $31.38 p/hour

Elizabeth McCormick Home Instruction Tutor $31.38 p/hour

Sandra Murray Home Instruction Tutor $31.38 p/hour

Chris Robbins Home Instruction Tutor $31.38 p/hour

Dameion Wagner Home Instruction Tutor $31.38 p/hour

Name Position Reason Effective Date

Michael Hunt Teacher Resignation 05/31/2016

Name Amount of

Leave Assignment Reason Effective Date

Jennifer Garner 1.0 Teacher Childcare 08/15/2016 – 05/30/2017

Kerry Jackson .2 Teacher Sabbatical 08/15/2016 – 05/30/2017

Laura Kunkle .70 Guidance Counselor

Childcare 08/15/2016 – 01/03/2017

Shawna McEvoy 1.0 Teacher Childcare 03/29/2016 – 05/31/2016

Christy Ray 1.0 Teacher Childcare 08/15/2016 – 05/30/2017

Becky Searls 1.0 Teacher Sabbatical 08/15/2016 – 05/30/2017

Name Amount of

Leave Assignment Reason Effective Date

Ronald Eric Kauffman

1.0 Teacher Sabbatical -

Revision 01/11/2016 – 05/31/2016

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Extended School Year

Name Position Rate of Pay Effective Date

Beth Abramovitz Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Kaitlyn Berry Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Diane Bowling Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Jennifer Bricker Intervention Specialist $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Megan Byrne Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Nancy Case Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Tony Cleveland Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Mark Crawford Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Sandy DeCrane Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Nathan Evans Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Heather Goodall Intervention Specialist $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Abby Huber Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Chelsea Huff Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Bobby Huffman Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Leah Johnson Physical Therapist $57.95 p/hour 06/01/2016

Michele Joubert Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Christine Kamdar Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Kelsey Knight Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Jean Lampe Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Coby Long Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Carla Luppino Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Ashley Marguglio Speech/Language

Pathologist $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Kathryn Martin Speech/Language

Pathologist $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Mary McNamara Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Allyson Miles Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Sandra Murray Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Katyn Napier Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Alana Oif Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Jennifer Ozebek Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Melissa Pfeiffer Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Joanne Rhodes Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Grant Riesen Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Kari Rouse Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Elisa Serra Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Amelia Smith Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

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Extended School Year, Continued

Classified Staff Acceptance of Resignation/Retirement

Initial Appointment

Change of Status

* correction of previously approved change of status Substitutes

Name Position Rate of Pay Effective

Date Robert McGee Secretary $15.76 p/hour 03/14/2016

Michelle Saint Jacques Secretary $15.76 p/hour 03/14/2016

Name Position Rate of Pay Effective Date

Karen Starling Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Elizabeth Strope Speech/Language

Pathologist $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Doug Thomas Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Kathy Ubbing Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Anna Wallace Intervention Specialist $36.68 p/hour 06/01/2016

Tabatha Walls Orton Gillingham $60.00 p/hour 06/01/2016

Name Position Reason Effective Date Matthew Lawson Pre K-8 Cook Resignation 03/04/2016 Marricca Bowers Substitute Bus Driver Resignation 01/12/2016

Name Position Step Effective Date Olivia Harmon Pre K-8 Cook 1 03/09/2016

Name Current Position New Position Step Effective

Pamela Thompson Secretary Program Secretary

9 03/14/2106

Barb Pardi* Receptionist 3.25 hours p/day Receptionist 5 hours p/day

4 02/22/2016

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Other Staff Appointment of Other Staff

Name Position Rate of Pay/Step Effective Date

Diane Haddad AP Proctor $95.00 p/day 03/01/2016

Marilyn Paulsen AP Proctor $95.00 p/day 03/01/2016

David Root AP Proctor $95.00 p/day 03/01/2016

James Root AP Proctor $95.00 p/day 03/01/2016

Rebecca Volkmann AP Proctor $95.00 p/day 03/01/2016

Kathryn Williams Executive Assistant to

Director 3

04/11/2016 Up to 5 transitional

days at per diem rate Volunteers

Name Position Building Supervisor

Edward Chung Boys Lacrosse High School Ted Wolford

Sarah Eschleman Girls Softball Jones Brad Campbell

Tiffany Hart Girls Softball Jones Brad Campbell

James Lafferty Boys Lacrosse High School Ted Wolford

Supplemental Contracts

POSITION EMPLOYEE SCHOOL AMOUNT Assistant Baseball Coach Rick Oyster High School $2,608.69 ** Assistant Baseball Coach Nate Campbell High School $2,608.69 ** Assistant Track Coach Courtney Ruppert Hastings $1,624.00 Assistant Track Coach Dana Flowers Hastings $2,041.90 Assistant Track Coach Grant Reisen Jones $1,624.00 Respect Program Co-Tech Director Greg Varner District $100.00 Respect Program Co-Tech Director Allison Tomlin District $100.00 Assistant Girls Crew Coach Katie Coons High School $826.00 ** Assistant Girls Crew Coach Amanda Jones High School $2,000.00 ** Assistant Girls Crew Coach Lisa Malloure High School $1,895.00 Assistant Girls Crew Coach Annie Weber High School $1,895.00 Assistant Boys Crew Coach Spencer Grisvard High School $1,895.00 Assistant Boys Crew Coach Joe Lambert High School $2,000.00 ** Assistant Boys Crew Coach Grant Schick High School $521.74 Assistant Boys Crew Coach Michael Szablewski High School $521.74 ** Assistant Boys Crew Coach Richard Witt High School $1,895.00 Science Material Coordinator Teresa Plattenburg Windermere $1,000.00

**Funded through source other than general fund.

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Redaction of previously issued supplemental contracts

POSITION EMPLOYEE SCHOOL AMOUNT Boys Tennis Coach Naveen Das Jones $2,263.00 Respect Program Tech Director Lynda Guenther District $200.00

Operations Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

School /Activity Donor Item Value

Greensview Elementary

Being a Girl at Greensview ROX Upper Arlington Education

Foundation Cash $2,250.00

Wickliffe Elementary

Math Camp Upper Arlington Education

Foundation Cash $1,113.00

Windermere Elementary

Lego Education Upper Arlington Education

Foundation Cash $1,129.00

Upper Arlington High School

Fostering the Future of Robotics Upper Arlington Education

Foundation Cash $5,600.00

From Digital to Physical Upper Arlington Education

Foundation 3D Printer $2,799.00

Innovation Lab Upper Arlington Education

Foundation Cash $43,641.00

Upper Arlington High School Athletics

Boys Baseball Upper Arlington Baseball

Boosters Club Cash $6,000.00

Crew Upper Arlington Crew, Inc. Cash $6,750.00 Approval to Sell/Dispose/Donate Equipment

Description of Asset/quantity Building/

Department

UACSD Tag and/or Serial Number ISBN number (if

applicable) Reason

Media Center materials (287) Tremont Media

Center Outdated

Contract addendum with architects, Legat Kingscott for Phase 1 & Phase 2 at Tremont Elementary School in the amount of $71,000. Approval to go to bid on The Graf Center parking lot improvement project.

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Ms. Comfort seconded to approve the action items. AYES: Ms. Drees, Ms. Mohr, Ms. Royer, Ms. Comfort, Mr. McClellan NAYS: None ADJOURNMENT At 6:24 p.m. Ms. Drees moved, Ms. Mohr seconded to adjourn. 16-21 AYES: Ms. Drees, Ms. Mohr, Ms. Royer, Ms. Comfort, Mr. McClellan NAYS: None Portions of the meeting described in these minutes are audio recorded. The tape is on file in the office of the Treasurer of the school district and is available for inspection at reasonable times during regular business hours. _________________________________ ______________________________ Treasurer Board President

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Exhibit VII-1 April 18, 2016

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016-2017

1850 Hastings Lane

Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220 (614) 487-5100

(614) 487-5116 (fax) http://hastings.uaschools.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Absences Acceptable Use Policy/Release of

Student Information

11 9

Additional Services and Programs 16 Athletics 9-11 Attendance Procedures 11 Available Services 16 Bear Necessities – School Store 13 Bell Schedules 6, 7 Bicycles, Mopeds, Skateboards,

and Rollerblades 23

BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) Policy

9

Cafeteria and Lunch Procedures 13-14 Cafeteria Debit Program Cell Phone/Telephones

14 9

Computer Labs 14 Contact Information 8 Counselors 15 Deliveries to Students 15 Discipline Plan 21 Discipline Point System Guide 22 Dress Code 15-16 Dropping-Off/Picking-Up Students 23 Drug-Free School Regulations 16 Due Process 23 Early Arrival 23 Educational Programs 16 Excused Absences 12 Extra- and Co-Curricular Clubs and

School Activities 20

Grades and Grade Reporting 16-17 Hall Lockers 17 HMS Mission/Beliefs and Values 5 Hastings Student Databases 25 Health Services Health Screenings Homework Expectations

18 18 18

Honor Roll/Eligibility 17 House Subjects Illness During the School Day

16 18

Interscholastic Sports 9-11 Interscholastic Sports by Season 10-11

Intramural Activities 11 Lockers Lost and Found Items

17 18

Making Up Schoolwork 13 Media Center 19 Medical Appointments Merit Points MLA Citation Guide Non-Discrimination Notice Notification of Absence

12 21 26-27 28 12

Open Lunch 14 Physical Education 19 Pillars of Ethical Behavior 4 Planbook 19 Planned Absence 12 PowerGrade Principal’s Welcome

17 3

PTO 19 Related Courses and Services 16 Saturday School 23 School Bus Service/ Bus Conduct 24

School Personnel and Telephone

Numbers 8

School Store 13 Service Activities 20 Sixth Grade Mentoring Program 20 Student Activities 20 Student Behavior 21 Student Databases 26 Student Fees 23 Student Leadership 20 Student Telephone Use 9 Suggested Student Paper Heading 25 Taking Medication During the

School Day 18

Tardiness 12 Textbooks 23 Transportation Visitors

23 24

Website 18 Withdrawal from School Procedure 13

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Principal’s Welcome

Dear Student, Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year at Hastings Middle School. The following handbook has been thoughtfully put together as an introduction to the many programs, expectations, and rules that help to foster Golden Bear pride. The Hastings staff and I will be working together to provide exciting learning opportunities on a daily basis with a focus on our mantra of creating students who are caring, creating, thinking, and connecting in our school and greater community. These educational challenges will not always be easy to complete, but our staff is dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential during the school year and beyond.

Please take time to review this handbook and discuss it with your parents. The information contained will undoubtedly help to clarify questions about daily life at Hastings Middle School. The faculty and I look forward to learning with you during the school year and encourage all student and community members to get involved in our many extracurricular and volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this handbook or student life at Hastings, do not hesitate to contact me or any other staff member. Go Bears,

Robb T. Gonda Principal Hastings Middle School

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Our beliefs are powerful. At Hastings Middle School we believe in:

Complex and Creative thinking: Thinking and creating to develop a sense of wonder about the world and the learning process. Responsibility: Being accountable for our choices, actions, and obligations. Citizenship: Preparing to be competent citizens in the global world. Empathy: Showing compassion and understanding of others. Community: Working together to contribute positively to the school community and the greater society in which we live. Excellence: Striving for excellence in an atmosphere of high, yet realistic, expectations with the goal of always improving.

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HMS 2016-2017 Schedule

6th Grade Period 1: 8:10-8:54 (44 min.) – Class: ______________________________ Period 2: 8:58-9:42 (44 min.) – Class: ______________________________ Period 3: 9:46-10:30 (44 min.) – Class: ______________________________ Period 4: 10:34-11:18 (44 min.) - Lunch Period 5: 11:22-12:06 (44 min.) - Class: ______________________________ Period 6: 12:10-12:54 (44 min.) - Class: ______________________________ Period 7: 12:58-1:42 (44 min.) - Enrichment: _______________________ Period 8: 1:46-2:30 (44 min.) - Class: ______________________________ Period 9: 2:34-3:20 (46 min.) - Class: ______________________________

7th Grade Period 1: 8:10-8:54 (44 min.) – Class: ______________________________ Period 2: 8:58-9:42 (44 min.) – Class: ______________________________ Period 3: 9:46-10:30 (44 min.) – Class: ______________________________ Period 4: 10:34-11:18 (44 min.) - Class: ______________________________ Period 5: 11:22-12:06 (44 min.) - Enrichment: _______________________ Period 6: 12:10-12:54 (44 min.) - Lunch Period 7: 12:58-1:42 (44 min.) - Class: ______________________________ Period 8: 1:46-2:30 (44 min.) - Class: ______________________________ Period 9: 2:34-3:20 (46 min.) - Class: ______________________________

8th Grade Period 1: 8:10-8:54 (44 min.) – Class: ______________________________ Period 2: 8:58-9:42 (44 min.) – Class: ______________________________ Period 3: 9:46-10:30 (44 min.) – Class: ______________________________ Period 4: 10:34-11:18 (44 min.) - Class: ______________________________ Period 5: 11:22-12:06 (44 min.) - Lunch Period 6: 12:10-12:54 (44 min.) - Enrichment: _______________________ Period 7: 12:58-1:42 (44 min.) - Class: ______________________________ Period 8: 1:46-2:30 (44 min.) - Class: ______________________________ Period 9: 2:34-3:20 (46 min.) - Class: ______________________________

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2016-2017 School Year Alternate Bell Schedules

Spirit Rally Schedule

Early Dismissal Bell Schedule

Two-Hour Delay Bell Schedule

8:00 To Halls and Lockers 8:06 Warning Bell 8:10-8:51 1st Period 8:55-9:35 2nd Period 9:39-10:20 3rd Period 10:24-11:05 4th Period 11:09-11:50 5th Period 11:54-12:35 6th Period 12:39-1:20 7th Period 1:24-2:05 8th Period 2:09-2:50 9th Period 2:50-3:20 Spirit Rally 3:20 Dismissal

8:00 To Halls and Lockers 8:06 Warning Bell 8:10-8:26 Enrichment 8:30-9:00 1st Period 9:04-9:34 2nd Period 9:38-10:08 3rd Period 10:12-10:42 7th Period 10:46-11:16 4th Period 11:20-11:50 5th Period 11:54-12:24 6th Period 12:28-12:58 8th Period 1:02-1:30 9th Period

10:10-10:42 1st Period 10:45-11:17 2nd Period 11:20-11:52 3rd Period 11:55-12:27 4th Period 12:30-1:02 5th Period 1:05-1:37 6th Period 1:40-2:12 7th Period 2:15-2:47 8th Period 2:50-3:20 9th Period 3:20 Dismissal

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SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Principal Robb Gonda 487-5100, x4001 Assistant Principal Jim Buffer 487-5100, x4002 6th Grade School Counselor Shannon Riley 487-5100, x4007 7th Grade School Counselor Tina Farbizo 487-5100, x4009 8th Grade School Counselor Catherine Shapiro 487-5100, x4008 Nurse Gini Barber 487-5100, x4003 Attendance/Homework Requests/ Records Secretary Diane Fissel 487-5100, x4005 Automated Attendance Voicemail 487-5100, x4646 Building Secretary Melissa Thien 487-5100, x4000 Media Specialist Barbara Hirsch 487-5100, x4023 Athletic Director 487-5100, x4016 Athletic Hotline Information 487-5100, x4060 Hastings FAX 487-5116 Transportation Mike Abbott 487-6477 Ski Club Information Line 487-5100, x4070 DC Trip Information Line 487-5100, x4050 6th Grade Camp Info Line 487-5100, x4080 Contact Information There are two other sources for contact information beyond this Student Handbook. Please refer to the Upper Arlington City Schools website, http://www.uaschools.org, and select Hastings from the schools menu. You can access contact information for teachers and administration from this site. Another resource is the PTO’s Student Directory that is published in the fall. To contact an individual teacher: Contact information for teachers can be found in the Student Directory and on the website. Phones do not ring into classrooms. You may call and leave a voicemail at any time by calling 487-5100 and the extension number of the teacher you are trying to reach. To contact the teacher by e-mail, use the teacher’s first initial and last name @uaschools.org. To contact another student or family: The PTO’s Student Directory lists contact numbers of families who wish to be included. To contact your child during the day: Personal arrangements between parents and children should be made before leaving home. Telephone messages for students are not delivered during the school day unless they are of an essential or emergency nature. Non-emergency messages for your child can be called in to Ms. Fissel (487-5100, x4005) or Mrs. Thien (487-5100, x4000). The student will be paged during the afternoon announcements and given the message when he/she reports to the office at the end of the school day. The office is staffed each school day from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Contacting you: To update your contact information, please notify the school (487-5100, x4005) of all changes of address, telephone numbers including work numbers, and e-mail addresses. It is important that we have information that permits us to contact parents during the school day.

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

ONE TO ONE TECHNOLOGY: All students in grades 6-8 will be issued a MacBook Air laptop. It is the responsibility of the student to bring these devices to school each day fully charged. Students are responsible for the use and care of their laptop each day. It is essential that students and their parents review the District Acceptable Use Policy, along with the instructional materials received on the day the laptop is issued. With the advent of our One to One program, the use of cell phones in classes has greatly diminished. That being said, they are still used for photography, videos, and as electronic response units for our smartboards. Teachers will notify students if they need to bring their cell phones to class. Otherwise, cell phones should be turned off at 8:10AM and must be locked in their school locker. Students may turn their phones back on for use at 3:20pm. Students are allowed to bring their personal technology (laptops, I-pods, I-pads or other tablets, etc.) to school only with parent permission. The school is not responsible for damage or loss of these devices. Further, the following guidelines, along with all aspects of the District’s acceptable use policy, must be followed: All devices used at school must be WIFI-enabled and any cellular data access must be disabled. Students may only access the Internet on a WCD through the District’s filtered wireless local area network (WLAN). WCDs used in the classroom to access the District’s WLAN shall be used for educational purposes only. Whether a WCD may be used in a particular classroom for a specific assignment or project is subject to the discretion of each teacher. OFFICE PHONE POLICY Office telephones are restricted to staff use and incoming calls. If need be, a student should ask the office staff for permission/assistance in placing a call from the main office. The telephone in the main office is not available for use after 4:00 p.m. Students are permitted to use classroom phones only with the permission of the teacher. ATHLETICS Interscholastic Sports for Seventh and Eighth Graders Parent(s) and athletes are required to attend an Athletic Code Orientation meeting once during their middle-school career in order for the athlete to be eligible to participate in the athletic program. Orientation meetings are held prior to each season. Participation on interscholastic teams requires athletes and their parent(s) to sign the Athletic Code. The Code governs the uses of substances and mood- and build-altering chemicals. Athletes are subject to penalties if they violate this Code. Eligibility Participation on interscholastic teams is governed by athletic eligibility guidelines set forth by the Board of Education and the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). The Board of Education requires all student athletes to have earned a minimum 2.0 grade point in the grading period immediately preceding their athletic season. The OHSAA requires that student athletes receive passing grades in a minimum of five subjects for which the student received grades in the grading period immediately preceding their sport. There is an athletic participation fee for each sport.

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Please note: A student athlete MUST be present for at least the second half of the school day (11:45 a.m. until 3:20 p.m.) to participate in a practice or contest on that school day. Hastings, as a member of the Ohio Capital Conference (OCC), abides by the OCC Middle Level Schools Code of Sportsmanship, which states, “We believe that participation is more important than winning. We believe that students should be coached to play to the best of their ability and to understand that to play well is to play honorably. We believe that the ideal of good sportsmanship is or should be synonymous with the American way of life and that the ethic, ‘fair play’ should be a central part of the educational experience of middle school grades student athletes.” At Hastings Middle School, therefore, we expect coaches, athletes, cheerleaders, and spectators to know and to embrace the following fundamentals of sportsmanship:

1. Respect should be demonstrated for an athletic opponent and for their school property at all times. Host schools should treat visiting teams and their supporters as guests and accord them appropriate consideration. Visiting schools should respect the property and the dignity of their host school and its athletic team.

2. Respect should be demonstrated for the officials at all times. Officials must be assumed to be and accepted as impartial arbitrators who are trained to do their job and can be expected to do the job to the best of their ability.

3. Knowledge of and a proper respect for the current rules of the contest should guide the behavior of all participants. Rules are essential for a fair contest, and good sportsmanship suggests the importance of conforming to the spirit as well as to the “letter” of the rules.

4. All participants should strive to maintain self-control at all times. The desire to win should not be accepted as a reason for abandoning rational behavior. All must maintain proper perspective if the potential educational values of athletic competition are to be realized.

5. All participants should learn to recognize and appreciate skill in performance regardless of team affiliation. Recognition of the good performance of an opponent school is an important aspect of good sportsmanship.

Sixth grade students are not allowed to practice or play on interscholastic teams according to OHSAA rules. (Sixth graders are permitted to join Ski Club, however.) Seventh and Eighth Grade Interscholastic Sports by Season

FALL Girls Boys Coed Golf Football Cross Country Soccer Soccer Cheerleading Volleyball Golf Field Hockey Tennis WINTER Girls Boys Coed Basketball Basketball Cheerleading Wrestling SPRING Girls Boys Coed Softball Baseball Track/Field

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Lacrosse Lacrosse Tennis Intramural Activities All students in grades six, seven, and eight may participate in intramural activities during half of their lunch period. Supervised activities include open gym and seasonal sports. In addition, there is supervised intramural basketball each morning, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. ATTENDANCE Procedures and Policies Regular attendance is a significant student responsibility at all grade levels. Many studies correlate regular attendance with success in school. Regular attendance means that the academic learning process is not interrupted, less time is spent on make-up assignments, and students benefit from participation and interaction with others in class. Many important lessons are learned through active participation in classroom and other school activities that cannot be replaced by individual study. Establishing a pattern of good attendance will benefit the student in school and in the workplace. Attendance is important in the development of high quality work ethic, which will be a significant factor in a student’s success with future employers. One of the most important work habits that employers look for in hiring and promoting a person is his/her dependability in coming to work every day on time. This is a habit Jones Middle School wants to help develop as early as possible. Tardiness Students must be in their 1st Period or Enrichment by 8:10 a.m. When a student is late for school in the morning or upon return from the lunch period, he/she is required to obtain a pass from the Attendance Office. If the student is late because a staff member detained him/her, the student should come to class with a hall pass signed by that staff member. A student will be considered chronic on the 4th unexcused tardy. At that time, the student will be assigned detention(s) and/or points. Absences State Law specifically states that every student up to the age of 18 must attend school. The law and the Board Policy 5200-Attendance provide what constitutes a legal excuse for an absence from school. No parent or guardian has the right to excuse his/her child or anyone else’s child from school for any other reason than those stated below.

1. Personal Illness. The approving authority may require the certificate of a doctor if he/she deems advisable.

2. Illness in the family. The absence under this condition shall not apply to children under fourteen years of age.

3. Quarantine of the home. The absence of a child under this condition is limited to the length of quarantine as fixed by the proper authorities.

4. Death of a relative. The absence arising from this condition is limited to a period of three days unless the applicant may show reasonable cause for a longer period of absence.

5. Work in the home due to absence of parents or custodian. Any absence arising because of this condition shall not extend for a period longer than which the custodian or parents are absent.

6. Observance of religious holidays. Any child of any religious faith shall be excused if his/her absence was for the purpose of observing a religious holiday consistent with his/her creed or belief.

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7. Emergency or set of circumstances, which, in the judgment of the Superintendent or his/her designee, constitute good and sufficient cause for absence from school. (For the purpose of this and related regulations, the initial designee to who request for excuses are made shall be the principal.)

a. An emergency is a situation of a serious nature, developing suddenly and unexpectedly, that demands immediate action. If, in the judgment of the principal, an emergency was such that notice prior to the absence could not be given to the principal and the emergency was a good and sufficient cause for absence from school, the student may be excused.

All absences that cannot be excused on the basis of reasons 1-7 above shall be subject to the conditions of a planned absence (see below) in order to be excused. An excused absence is still counted as a missed day of school on the student’s record. A half-day absence is recorded when a student arrives after 10:00 a.m. or leaves before 2:00 p.m. When a student reaches a total of 10 days absent in a school year, a letter will be sent home stating that a physician’s note will be required for any further absences due to personal illness or illness in the family to be excused. Notification of Absence A parent or guardian must notify the Attendance Office (487-5100, x4646) prior to 9:00 a.m. on a day that the student is absent due to illness or death in the family. If a student becomes ill during the day and needs to go home, the student needs to have authorization from the nurse or office staff and must tell the Attendance Office that he/she is leaving. Students will not be permitted to leave school during the school day unless accompanied by a parent or designated person. Students who are absent more than half a day or who go home ill may not participate in co- or extra-curricular or athletic activities that day. If a student is absent from school and the parent has not notified the Attendance Office, the Attendance Office personnel are required to determine why the student is absent. Parents will be contacted. Emergency contacts may be contacted if necessary. Parents are asked to notify the school of change of address, telephone numbers, and emergency contact information. Special attention should be given to such information when parents are out of town. Excuses Section 3321.04 of the Ohio Revised Code requires a written or verbal explanation of a student’s absence. If a parent notifies the Attendance Office by phone, a written explanation is not necessary. If a student returns from an absence during the school day, the signed excuse should be taken to the Attendance Office. Medical Appointments When a medical appointment is scheduled during the school day, the student needs to bring a written note from the parent to the Attendance Office the morning of the appointment. The note must be given to the Attendance Office, before going to 1st Period or Enrichment. When the student leaves and upon return, he/she must check out/in at the Attendance Office. Planned Absence The Board of Education has determined that parents may request a “planned absence” for the following: family vacations; college visitations; non-school sponsored educational activities; and unforeseen

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emergencies. A form for this purpose may be from the wall rack in the Main Office, or on the Hastings website, http://hastings.uaschools.org, click Quick Links, and then select Preplanned Absence Form. Parents are asked to complete the Planned Absence Form ten (10) days prior to the first day of the absence. MAKING UP SCHOOLWORK Work missed due to an excused absence See “planned absence” makeup. Satisfactory excuses for absences permit students to make up work. Students are allowed two school days for each day missed due to illness to make up missed work. To obtain assignments while absent, students and parents should utilize Schoology where teachers will post daily assignments. Students are then encouraged to e-mail their teachers should they have further questions regarding their homework. Work missed due to a planned absence Upon return to school, the student is responsible for completing all missed class assignments and examinations. The days allowed for completion of missed assignments will be equal to the number of days absent with the following exception. If an assignment was made ten or more days prior to the planned absence (e.g., long-term projects, papers, presentations, etc.) the student must turn in the assignment or arrange for presentation within two days of returning to school. Failure to meet any of the required conditions for a planned absence will mean the absence is unexcused, resulting in a “zero” for all work missed. A complete copy of the Board of Education Policy JEDA-R, Planned Absence, is available in the Main Office. Work missed due to a medical appointment: Work missed during an absence for a medical appointment must be completed within 24 hours. Withdrawal from School Procedure Parents who are transferring their child to another school should notify their child’s guidance counselor at least five days prior to the date of intended withdrawal. The student will be given a “Withdrawal Form” to have signed by each of her/his teachers. A meeting will be arranged with the parents to facilitate the transition. After the form is completed, the student will receive an unofficial report of his/her grades (to date) to take to the new school. Official school records will be mailed to the new school after the Hastings Records Office receives a “Request for Records Form” signed by the parent. BEAR NECESSITIES - SCHOOL STORE Bear Necessities, the school store, is operated by the Hastings PTO and is located in the cafeteria. The store is open during lunch periods. The store sells many school supplies and items with the Hastings logo. CAFETERIA AND LUNCH PROCEDURES The Upper Arlington Board of Education believes that the most appropriate location for middle school students to eat lunch is in a supervised setting, either on the school campus or at home. We strongly support this policy and have worked to provide a program of activities during the lunch period, which assures students a choice of well-supervised options.

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Our Food Services Department offers an a la carte menu from which students may select. After students finish eating, they may choose to remain in the Commons Area to socialize with friends or study. They may also participate in supervised intramural activities or work in the Media Center. Lunchtime Procedures are as follows:

1. Students should go to their lockers at the close of their last morning class. Books should not be brought to the cafeteria unless it is necessary.

2. All students must be out of the academic hallways by the time the tardy bell rings. Restrooms are available next to the cafeteria for use during the students’ lunch period.

3. Upon entering the cafeteria, students should be seated at the tables provided. Students who wish to purchase a lunch will sit on the benches of tables closest to the cafeteria lines. A cafeteria supervisor will direct students from these tables into the lunch line. Students are responsible for buying their own lunch and returning to the cafeteria tables to eat.

4. Students who bring their lunches may buy additional items. Those wishing to purchase part of their lunch through the cafeteria may do so by following #3 above.

5. When finished eating, students should dispose of trash, trays, and cans at the designated areas. The cafeteria line closes the last ten minutes of each lunch period.

6. If a student does leave for “open lunch”, he/she is expected to remain under the supervision of a parent or guardian for the entire lunch period. All students leaving for lunch must sign out at the Attendance Office before leaving the building.

7. A student must have a pass to go to the Media Center or a classroom during lunch prior to coming to the Cafeteria.

Cafeteria Debit Program Students can purchase lunch from the cafeteria using the cafeteria debit program. The student is issued a unique pin number, which when used, calls up his/her picture to eliminate the possibility of someone else using the account. Money can be added to the account, using a credit card, by accessing the district “EZ Pay” service located on the HMS website and selecting “Meals Plus,” or by check. Checks should be made payable to Upper Arlington Food Services and should be dropped off in the main office. While cash is still accepted in the cafeteria line, debit account payment is preferred. If cash is used, any change resulting from the purchase will be deposited directly into the student’s lunch account. Open Lunch Parents who prefer that their children be allowed to go to other locations for lunch may request an “Open Lunch Form” from the Main Office. Completing this form and returning it to the Main Office will secure permission for your child to leave the school grounds during the lunch period for the entire year. Students are not permitted to leave school during lunch without an “Open Lunch Form” on file or a note from a parent/guardian. Parents may give their child permission to eat off campus just on selected days by sending a written note indicating that the child may leave campus during lunch on that specific day. The Attendance Office requires written notification by 8:10 a.m. on the day of the off-campus lunch period. Students returning from open lunch must report to the Commons Area for the remainder of the lunch period. In the interest of student safety and security, the Hastings Administration recommends that parents NOT exercise the blanket “open lunch” option but rather send a note on those days when the student has a parent’s permission to leave the campus for a specified destination.

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COMPUTER LABS In addition to computers in the classrooms, Hastings has five Mac Labs. The lab in the Media Center is available for research-based activities, while one lab is dedicated to the use of the Math department to support their use of Digits. SCHOOL COUNSELORS – STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES The Hastings Counseling Department is comprised of one counselor at each grade level. The school counselors follow their students during their three years at Hastings, which allows them to develop a meaningful and personal relationship with students and their families. The counselors provide students with individual, group, and classroom guidance. Students are strongly encouraged to access these services. The counselors keep families up to date on grade level activities through monthly newsletters. If you should have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact your child’s grade level counselor: 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Tina Farbizo Catherine Shapiro Shannon Riley 487-5100, x4009 487-5100, x4008 487-5100, x4007 DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS Please note: for the safety and security of students, visitors to our school must use the buzzer in the foyer to gain admission. Parents delivering forgotten homework, lunch money/lunch, musical instruments, physical education clothing, etc. should bring the item(s), with the student’s name clearly marked, to the Main Office counter. Students may stop by the office to collect these items. If the student is unaware the item has been delivered, effort will be made to inform the student. Forgotten lunches should be clearly labeled with the student’s name and grade and placed in the designated “Forgotten/Lost Lunch” container on the Main Office counter. Lunch money is to be in a sealed envelope with name and grade on the front and placed in the designated container. Our cafeteria aide will seek out the student during their lunch period and give them the lunch/money. DRESS CODE The Board of Education believes that the primary responsibility for dress, grooming, and overall appearance of students, rests with the parents of the individual students and with the students themselves. The Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook lists specific examples of “unacceptable dress for school or school events”. (Events including: class parties, awards ceremonies and Recognition Day.) They include: Tube tops, bare midriffs, bare or uncovered backs, and see through mesh shirts. The code goes on to say that “extremely distracting types of clothing”… “dress promoting and/or advertising alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or dress that is sexually explicit shall be prohibited”. To these lists, we have added hats, sleepwear, swimwear, and clothing that allows undergarments to be visible. Shoes must be worn at all times. In instances where inappropriate apparel, is worn by students, parents may be called, and in all cases, the student will be expected to change into school appropriate clothing. We appreciate your attention and support of this dress code as we maintain an educationally appropriate environment for all students.

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Athletic Team Dress Code:

• Teams will not purchase uniforms or spirit wear without design approval by the athletic director. • Uniforms must be worn in conjunction with the school dress code. If attire designed for athletic

participation does not meet dress code, students may choose to wear spirit wear instead of their uniforms.

DRUG-FREE SCHOOL REGULATIONS The aim of Hastings Middle School is to be free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. A clear no-use message for students is promoted through curricula, activities, and programs. In keeping with the Board of Education policy, students are not permitted to possess, transmit, use, or be under the influence of any mind-altering chemical at school, on school property, or at school functions. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS House Subjects Grades 6, 7, and 8 Related Courses and Services Grades 6, 7, and 8 Language Arts Art Mathematics Life Skills Science Technology and Engineering Social Studies Health Education Reading/Global Language (grade 6) Physical Education Reading or Global Language (grades 7 and 8) Music (Band, Choir, General Music, or Orchestra) Available Services (Qualification Required) Additional Services and Programs Adapted Physical Education (APE) Enrichment Program Gifted Education Career Development including Service Learning Specific Learning Disability Resource Room Counseling Services Collaborative Services Instruction Health Services Occupational Therapy Media Center Services Psychological Services 6th Grade Mentoring Program Speech/Language Therapy Response to Intervention (RTI) Team English as a Second Language (ESL) GRADES AND GRADE REPORTING/PowerGrade Grades Report cards are distributed to students approximately one week after the end of Quarters I, II, and III. The final report after Quarter IV is mailed home. Interim Progress Reports (IPRs) are posted in PowerSchool mid-way through each quarter. Parents who would like to receive a paper copy of the IPR by mail should contact Diane Fissel (487-5100, x4005) by September 1 to be added to our mailing list. If a student earns an “Incomplete” grade in any subject, he/she will have ten school days into the following quarter to complete the work and turn it in for a letter grade. If the work is not turned in by that time, the “I” will convert into a failing grade for the assignment. If there are unusual circumstances or illness that prohibit compliance with the “ten-day rule,” please contact your child’s guidance counselor to discuss alternative arrangements. PowerGrade

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Your child’s grades may be accessed at any time through the Parent Portal to PowerGrade. Teachers post grades at various times; using PowerGrade allows parents and students to see any grades that have been posted and the student’s grade to date in all classes. Parents and students receive login information and a password so that they may monitor the student’s progress throughout the year. If you forget or lose the password, you must call Diane Fissel (487-5100, x4005).

Honor Roll/Eligibility Honor Roll is determined for each nine-week grading period. A student achieves Honor Roll status by earning an average of a 3.5 GPA (no rounding) or higher. All classes count toward Honor Roll. Honor Roll is computed using the table below. To calculate the GPA divide the total points by the total weight factor, 23. Honors classes for high school credit will be calculated at 1.1 times the weight.

Subject Points X Weight Factor Total English _____ x 4 ______ Mathematics _____ x 4 ______ Science _____ x 4 ______ Social Studies _____ x 4 ______ 6th Grade Global _____ x 2 ______ Language 6th Grade Reading _____ x 2 ______ 7th or 8th Grade Global _____ x 4 ______ Language or Reading Physical Education _____ x 1 ______ Exploratory Arts _____ x 1 ______ Band _____ x 1 ______ or Orchestra _____ x 1 ______ or Choir _____ x 1 ______ or General Music _____ x 1 ______

Total Points _____________ HALL LOCKERS Each student is assigned a hall locker on the first day of school. Locks are built-in on all lockers, and it is expected that lockers will be kept locked at all times. Students should make certain they keep their combination confidential. Students may go to their lockers after the 8:00 a.m. bell, between classes, or with teacher permission at other times. Students are not to place paper, erasers, pencils or any other foreign object in the lock mechanism to keep the lock from locking. "Lockers and those other closed areas are the property of the Board of Education, and they and their contents are subject to random search at any time by the principal, assistant principal, or principal's designee . . ." Please refer to Students' Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. HASTINGS WEBSITE To access the Hastings website please visit www.uaschools.org and select “Hastings” from the pull

Grade Value Percentage A+ 4.0 97 – 100% A 4.0 93 – 96% A- 3.7 90 – 92% B+ 3.3 87 – 89% B 3.0 83 – 86% B- 2.7 80 – 82% C+ 2.3 77 – 79% C 2.0 73 – 76% C- 1.7 70 – 72% D+ 1.3 67 – 69% D 1.0 63 – 66% D- 0.7 60 – 62% E 0.0 0 – 59%

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down menu under “Schools”. The Hastings website contains a great deal of useful information for students and parents. The news link includes current updates to announcements and information. The athletic page has tryout information, coaches’ names and contact information, game schedules, and maps to other schools. The parent information page includes PTO and parent links. The activities page has information including clubs, service opportunities, Ski Club information, and academic competitions. The search tools page has useful information for writing papers and doing research. HEALTH  SERVICES    Health Services—Hastings Middle School has a full time school nurse. The following are some services provided: health assessment, case management; assessment and care of sick and injured; communicable disease investigation; health promotion; referrals, emergency care plan management; medication administration. Illness during the school day—If a student does not feel well, he or she may report to the clinic only after obtaining a pass from his/her teacher (if in between periods – a pass from the next period). If the nurse is not in the clinic, the student will report to the main office. If necessary, the nurse or office personnel will make arrangements for the student to be sent home. No student is permitted to leave the building until these arrangements have been made. Taking Medication during the school day—with approval from parent/guardian, medication, such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen/Advil is available for administration in the clinic (for headaches, cramps, etc,). Prescription medication administration requires a Prescribed Medication Authorization form that has been signed by the student’s parent and physician. If necessary a student is permitted to carry a one day’s supply of nonprescription medication only after the parent has provided a signed Authorization for Nonprescription Medication form. Health Screenings

• Height, Weight, BMI for age percentile for new students and referrals* • Blood Pressure* • Vision & Hearing for all new students and referrals * • Vision Screening for all 7th grade students • Scoliosis Screening for all 6th, 7th & 8th grade students *Referrals—requests for screenings by teachers, parents of students

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS The Upper Arlington City Schools are committed to an individualized process of education. Homework is a purposeful extension of the school day; providing opportunities that further the district's educational goals for the student. Each school provides opportunities for supervised study or independent study during the school day. Students can greatly reduce their homework time by using every opportunity for in-school study. LOST AND FOUND ITEMS Students may claim lost and found items in the Main Office or in the Commons Area by the cafeteria. Students are encouraged to regularly check these areas to claim their lost items. Unclaimed items are donated to a charitable organization at the end of each quarter. MEDIA CENTER The Media Center has a wide variety of both print and non-print materials available for assigned study and leisure use. Students are welcome into the media center before school, after school, during Enrichment, lunch, or from a class. Access to the media center may be limited or not available when classes are scheduled. Students

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may check out a total of three books for a two-week period and may renew as needed. If students have overdue books and/or owe fines, check-out privileges may be limited until the student’s record has been cleared. Library notices will be distributed periodically; we ask that students stop by the media center in a timely manner to take care of any obligations. Computers are available for researching, word processing, printing, and accessing the library’s online catalog. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education classes are an integral part of the curriculum at Hastings Middle School. A medical excuse signed by a physician is required for a student to be excused from participation in a class. Students must have their own locks to secure their street clothes and personal belongings while participating in physical education class. Students are responsible for the security of their personal belongings during these classes. Appropriate dress – shorts, tops, and gym shoes – must be worn for physical education classes. The dress code required for P.E. is black shorts, white or grey t-shirt and athletic shoes. Additionally, sweats of any color may be worn over the required P.E. attire. All clothing worn in P.E. must meet the school dress code. Hastings-logo shirts and shorts are available for purchase at Bear Necessities, the school store. PLANBOOK

All students are required to have an assignment book by the end of the first week of school. We strongly recommend that students purchase the Premier School Agenda (Planbook) that also contains the Hastings Student Handbook. The Premier School Agenda is available for purchase during the School Supply Sale in August and in the

school store during the year. It will be the student’s responsibility to retain their Planbook throughout the school year. If lost or destroyed, Planbooks must be replaced during the school year. Every student is expected to record daily assignments in their assignment book. This book will also serve as a useful communication source for parents. The Planbook also contains the student passport, which allows students to have hall pass privileges. PTO (PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION) The PTO is an active volunteer organization and a valued asset of the Hastings community, which supports the educational development of the students of Hastings Middle School. It is a vital link between the home and the school. The PTO Executive Board meetings are scheduled regularly throughout the school year. Funds raised by the PTO are spent locally in service to the youth of Hastings. Further information about the PTO may be obtained from the 2015-2016 President, Cathy Pultz. She can be reached at HastingsPTO@gmail.com.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Clubs and School Activities Participation in extra- and co-curricular activities is an important aspect of a student’s social development. A number of clubs and school activities are open to all students, grades six, seven, and eight. Information about how to become involved will be provided in Enrichment. Activities are promoted in both scrolling and public address announcements. The following is a list of current activities and clubs (check the Hastings website for detailed information):

Anime Club Archery Club Chess Club Class Officers Destination Imagination Drama Club French Club Geography Bee German Club HTTP (Computer Club)

Intramural A.M. Basketball Literary Magazine Math Counts Mock Trial National History Day Oratorical Contest Peer Mentoring Robotics Club Rocket Club Scientist at Work (SAW)

Sixth Grade Orientation Program Ski Club Spanish Club Spelling Bee Student Ambassadors Council Study Table Table Tennis club Yearbook Staff

Note: Students who participate in extra-curricular activities are required to abide by the General Code and conditions outlined in the Extra-curricular Code adopted by the Board of Education in 1998. In addition, when students choose to participate in any of the school’s extra- and co-curricular club activities, they are expected to remain at school for the duration of the event. Adherence to this policy is intended to maximize student supervision and safety.

Service Activities Hastings expects each student to give to 'service' endeavors. Students are encouraged to engage in both

in-school and out-of-school service opportunities. It is the responsibility of the student to use the online service database (https://webapp.uaschools.org/community/) to record these hours. The expectation is that students will record a minimum of ten (10) hours of service each year, grade six, seven, and eight. Service hours are earned by volunteering for the community; both in-school and out-of-school activities count towards the ten hours. Activities done to help the family (ex: yard work, shoveling, babysitting) are not counted for service credit. Hours volunteered during the summer may be reported in the upcoming school year. Service hours must be recorded by the early-May due date. Student Leadership

Each grade elects class officers who are involved in student leadership opportunities to contribute to the vision, mission, and goals of Hastings. Sixth Grade Mentoring Program This is a welcoming orientation program for incoming 6th graders. Students in 7th and 8th grade go through an application process to become mentors. Once selected, mentors participate in Leadership Training and commit to helping incoming 6th grade students navigate their worst fears: getting lost, opening lockers, and dealing with lunch, while introducing them to middle school life. Both the training and the mentoring program are held in August. Mentors will continue to meet with their small groups throughout the school year.

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STUDENT BEHAVIOR Discipline Plan Student self-discipline underlies the entire educational structure at Hastings. The philosophy and management of student behavior are consistent with Board of Education Policy, which is outlined in the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. This document specifically states policy and administrative guidelines for discipline in the school, including (a) definition of major and minor infractions, (b) penalties/corrective action, and (c) due process procedures. According to the Middle School Discipline Plan, the administration may assign points for disciplinary infractions when a student is referred to the office for disciplinary action. Students generally are not referred to administration until a series of strategies have been tried including (1) classroom-administered consequences, (2) school counselor contact, and (3) parent contact. These strategies would be bypassed when a major infraction occurs, such as fighting or disrupting school. Major infractions are defined very specifically in the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Students with discipline points will be required to earn merit points (see below). Merit points may not be accumulated in advance of a disciplinary action. Discipline points accumulate during a school year (and do not disappear once service is completed); students assigned more than 12 points in a given school year are no longer eligible to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Seventh grade students must have NO remaining discipline points in order to participate in the Fall trip to Pittsburgh. Students who have demonstrated a pattern of poor school citizenship can be removed from the trip at the discretion of the school administrators. Eighth grade students may have NO remaining discipline points in order to participate in the trip to Washington DC in May. Deadlines for the elimination of discipline points will be announced in informational materials related to the DC trip. Students who earn more than 12 discipline points will not be eligible to take the Washington DC trip. Discipline points will be recorded by the administration when students are referred for disciplinary action. Teachers will submit a “Disciplinary Referral Form” to the administration, which describes the incident and lists actions taken by the teacher prior to the referral.

Discipline Points are assigned according to the “School Discipline Point System Guide” that is included in this handbook. This guide is a building implementation of the discipline policies contained in the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

Merit Points Students may earn merit points by providing services to the school or community. One hour of service is required for every 2 discipline points assigned. Upon completion of the performed service, the student should bring a signed form from the staff member or supervisor of the service to the assistant principal. The note should describe the service, the amount of time given, and the date the service was performed. Participation in co- and extra-curricular activities may be curtailed for students with a balance of 6 or more points.

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Discipline Point System Guide The following is a guide for the implementation of discipline policies in the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Examples of discipline infractions and consequences are outlined below. Infraction Type Examples of Infraction Range of Consequences Type A (Minor) 1 Bus, class, hall disruptions 1st offense(s): Teacher action: (0-4 points) 2 Disrespect for others or their property; testing limits a. Reprimand/Warning 3 Chronic tardiness b. Parent contact 4 Failure to earn Merit Points by assigned deadline c. Referral to counselor 5 Failure to follow class/school lunch rules 6 Failure to follow teacher directions 7 Failure to serve detention Subsequent offense(s): 8 Making, using, selling, possessing Office referral inappropriate items at school, including phones and 0-4 points assigned other electronics Detention 9 Poor behavior during assemblies or emergency drills 10 Pushing, shoving, spitting, kicking, hitting, etc. 11 Shooting paper wads, rubber bands, other objects; throwing objects 12 Repeated tardiness-4 or more tardies in one semester 13 Dress code violation 14 Public displays of affection 15 Chewing gum or eating candy Infraction Type Examples of Infraction Range of Consequences Type B (Major) 1 Abuse/damage to computer hardware Loss of Privileges (4-6 points) and/or software Detention 2 Cheating, plagiarizing, copying work, deception Points Assigned 3 Damage to property/vandalism Saturday School 4 Disrespect to a staff member Suspension 5 Fighting; physical contact of a negative nature Curtailment of co and extra- 6 Forgery and false information; lying, including interference curricular activities with an investigation 7 Gambling 8 Harassment; hazing; creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment (includes sexual misconduct, libel or slander) 9 Insubordination 10 Profanity, obscene language, gestures, or possession of obscene materials 11 Repeated minor (type A) offenses 12 Theft and/or possession of stolen property 13 Truancy - leaving school without permission; unexcused absence; out of assigned area 14 Possession of lighters, matches, laser pointers, stink bombs, or other hazardous objects 15 Disruptive behavior for Substitute/Student Teacher 16 Loitering, trespassing or unauthorized entry 17 Lunch: problems of a serious nature 18 Lunch: failure to follow closed lunch procedures 19 Emergency Drills/Assemblies—problems of a serious nature Infraction Type Examples of Infraction Range of Consequences Type C (Major) 1 Disruption of school Curtailment of co-and extra-curricular (12 points) 2 False reporting of emergencies activities 3 Physical harm to another person Suspension 4 Physical harm to property Expulsion 5 Possession of weapons, dangerous objects, fireworks

6 Smoking or possession/distribution of tobacco products or look alike products 7 Substance violation (alcohol and other drugs) 8 Threatening a person 9 Violations of a city, state or federal law 10 Repeating suspendable offenses

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Due Process If a student or parent objects to a punishment imposed by a teacher or administrator, or wishes to seek redress to a situation which has resulted from an alleged lack of compliance or misapplication of written rules, laws, policies or regulations, the required course of action is specified in the Upper Arlington Schools Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Saturday School Saturday School is a work- and study-oriented program that serves as an alternative to out-of-school suspension. This alternative allows corrective measures to be established while not interfering with the academic progress of the student. Saturday School meets from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on assigned Saturdays under the direction of a staff member. Please note that many students attend these sessions to catch up on their academics. STUDENT FEES There is a $25 instructional fee for 7th and 8th grade and $30 instructional fee for 6th grade. The money is used to purchase educational materials for student use. Students may be required to purchase materials used for individual projects in such areas as exploratory arts classes. Students will be informed as to specific materials and/or costs. The additional charge to 6th graders includes a partial payment for scholastic magazines. Parents now have the ability to pay fees on-line by accessing “EZ Pay” on the HMS website. Parents will receive a notification of fees from the District. Information on a technology fee will be forthcoming. TEXTBOOKS All textbooks are furnished by the Board of Education. Textbooks generally will be distributed during the first days of school. Fines are assessed for lost and damaged books at the end of the school year. If a student loses a book during the school year, the replacement cost must be paid before a new text can be issued to the student. Note: Parents who wish to purchase a second set of textbooks should contact the grade-level counselor for more information. TRANSPORTATION Bicycles, Mopeds, Skateboards and Rollerblades Students who ride bicycles, mopeds, skateboards, or rollerblades to school are urged to be extremely careful and to observe all traffic rules. Students are asked to walk their bikes while on the Hastings campus and adjacent sidewalks. Racks are provided for bicycles and mopeds adjacent to the parking lot. Bicycles and mopeds are not to be used during the school day and should be locked at all times and licensed as required by city ordinance. Use of skateboards and rollerblades is not permitted on school grounds. Students are expected to abide by City ordinances regarding the use of bicycles, mopeds, skateboards, and rollerblades. Dropping-Off/Picking-Up Students To ensure the safety of all of our students, parents who drop off and pick up their children are asked to use the school parking lot. Signs indicating drop-off points are posted in the lot. NOTE: Parents should not stop or park in the yellow-curbed areas or zones marked for bus loading/unloading. The Upper Arlington Police may issue tickets to drivers who drop off students in these areas. Early Arrival For safety reasons, all students who enter the building before the 8:00 a.m. bell must go directly to the Commons Area unless attending a prearranged, supervised activity. To access the Commons Area,

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students are to use the Hastings Lane doors closest to the auditorium. Students will be supervised in the Commons Area. After the 8:00 a.m. bell, students may go to their lockers. School Bus Service and Bus Conduct (Board of Education Policy JFN-R) Bus service is provided for those students living beyond a one-mile radius of the school. The school bus stops are at the curb on Hastings Lane and the Reed Road curb cutout. Bus schedules are published in The Upper Arlington News and are available on the district website, http://www.uaschools.org/, beginning in August. Any questions regarding school bus transportation are to be directed to the Transportation Department (487-6477). When on the bus:

a) Riders shall remain in their seats while the bus is in motion. Should no seat be available, all standees shall stand in the aisle to the rear of the driver.

b) Noise on the bus shall be kept to a minimum at all times. No loud, boisterous talking, foul language or swearing is permitted.

c) There must be absolute quiet at railroad crossings and other places of danger as specified by the driver.

d) Riders shall not put objects, hands, arms, or any part of their body outside of the bus window. e) No food shall be eaten on the bus. f) Nothing shall be thrown into, or out of, within, or at, the bus. Nothing shall be thrown at any bus

occupants. g) No one is to tamper with bus parts or damage the bus in any way. h) No smoking is allowed on the bus. i) Matches, guns, knives, and other potentially dangerous objects as well as large instruments,

boxes, large objects or animals are not permitted on the bus. j) Riders shall keep their hands off the person and property of other riders. k) Students are to ride their assigned bus unless their parents and/or custodian have secured special

permission, from the principal, and supervisor of transportation. The bus driver is responsible for exercising common sense and good judgment in maintaining safe and reasonable student control. Students who persist in violating the above procedures will be subject to the following disciplinary actions:

1. The bus driver will report the name of the student to the building principal or assistant principal. The student officially will be put on notice that further misbehavior will result in a suspension of riding privileges. Parents will be notified of the student having been put on notice.

2. A second offense will result in a suspension from riding the bus. If a student is suspended from riding the bus, the suspension will be effective starting the morning of the next school day. Second and subsequent offenses will result in four Discipline Points being assigned by the school administration.

3. Third offenses and beyond will result in suspension of riding privileges for a period of time ranging from ten days to the remainder of the school year.

VISITORS All visitors to the building, including parents, must register in the main office and be issued a visitors badge before entering the building. Former students in the area who request to “shadow” friends for the day are permitted to join their former classmates for lunch rather than spend the day in classes with their friends. Advance notice is required through the current student’s grade-level counselor.

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HASTINGS STUDENT DATABASES LOGIN INFORMATION

Our subscription databases can be easily accessed through the Hastings website, http://hastings.uaschools.org. Select Media Center and then click on Subscription Databases. These excellent resources may be used at home as well as at school. Near the beginning of the school year, bookmarks with database names, including usernames and passwords, will be available in the Media Center. Students can also fill in frequently used database information in the space below.

DATABASE USERNAME PASSWORD

Hastings Suggested Student Paper Heading Top Left Corner: Example: Name Subject; Period Date (mm dd, yyyy)

Ima Bear English; Period 9 September 5, 2013 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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MLA Citation Guide

Book ---one author

Author last name, First name. Title of book. City where published: Publisher, Date of publication. Adams, Judy. How to Play Football. Columbus: Grolier, 2007.

---2 or 3 authors Author last name, First name, (if 3 authors-Author first name Last name), and Author first name Last name. Title of book. City where published: Publisher, Date of publication. Pfetzer, Jack, Susan Jones, and Michael Galvin. Within Reach. New York: Dutton Books, 1998.

--- more than 3 authors

Author last name, First name, et.al. Title of book. City where published: Publisher, Date of publication. Samuelson, Barbara, et.al. Studying is Fun. Cincinnati: Scribner & Sons, 2005.

---editor

Editor last name, First name, ed. Title of book. City where published: Publisher, Date of publication. Jones, Samuel, ed. What in the World. Los Angeles: Antheneum, 1999.

Magazine Article ---with author

Author last name, First name. “Title of Article.” Title of magazine. Date of publication: pages of article. Smith, Ronald. “Cooking Around the World.” Cooking Light. Jan. 2006: 36-39.

---no author “Title of article.” Title of magazine. Date published: pages of article. “Washington, D.C. Yesterday and Today.” Time. 30 Jan. 2006: 36-39.

Newspaper Article ---with author

Author last name, First name. “Title of article.” Name of newspaper. Day Month Year Published: Section and page number/s. Brown, William. “The President Speaks.” Columbus Dispatch 6 Sept. 2007: A2-4.

---no author “Title of article.” Name of newspaper. Day Month Year Published: Section and page number/s. “The President Speaks.” Columbus Dispatch 6 Sept. 2007: A2+.

Encyclopedia ---with a signed article

Author last name, First name. “Title of article.” Name of encyclopedia. Date of publication. Roberts, Sarah. “Chemical Reactions.” World Book. 2005.

---no author “Title of article.” Name of encyclopedia. Date of publication. “Chemical Reactions.” World Book. 2005.

Web Site ---author given

Author last name, First name. “Page or article title.” Title of entire web site. Date page was last revised. Date page was viewed <URL>. Moresco, Justin. “Wind Power Gets Gust.” Red Herring. Sept. 2005. 6 Nov. 2007 <http://redherring.com/Home/23097>.

Web Site ---no author given

“Page or article title.” Title of entire web site. Date page was last revised. Date page was viewed <URL>. “Making Brownies.” Cooking for Fun. Nov. 2001. 7 Dec. 2007 <www.cooking101.com/156/index/html>.

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Image/Photograph/ Illustration in book

Photographer or artist last name, First name (if given). “Title or description of image”. Type of image. Title of book where image was found. By (author’s) First name Last name. City where published: Publisher, Date of publication. Page which image appears.

Canlish, John. “Boy driving tractor”. Illustration. Tractors Throughout History. By Susan Lee Johnson. Dallas: Cavendish, 2003. 72.

Image/Photograph/ Illustration in website

Photographer or artist last name, First name (if given). “Title or description of image”. Type of image. Date photo was taken/artwork created. “Title of specific web page.” Title of entire web site. Date page was viewed <URL>.

Hilton, Polly. “Birds in Flight”. Photograph. Sept. 2007. “Sea Birds.” Discovering Birds.

29 Apr. 2008. www.birds.com/Sea. Image/Photograph/ Illustration from Online Database

Photographer or artist last name, First name (if given). “Title or description of image”. Type of image. Date photo was taken/artwork created. Name of database. Date page was viewed. <URL>.

Johnson, Susan. “Strawberries in Blue Bowl”. Photograph. 2007. AP Images. 23 May

2008. http://apimages.ap.org. Film, DVD, or Video Title. Director. Distributor, Year.

Edward Scissorhands. Tim Burton. Miramax, 1995.

Sound Recording Performer, conductor, or composer. “Title of specific song.” Title of recording. Manufacturer, date.

Beatles. “Getting Better.” Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Apple Records, 1967.

Television or Radio Program

“Title of episode or segment.” Title of the program. Name of network. Call letters, City of local station. Broadcast date.

“Betty’s Big Date.” Ugly Betty. ABC. WSYX, Columbus. 14 Jan. 2007.

Personal Interview Name of person interviewed. Type of interview. Date of interview. Buffer, Jim. Telephone interview. 14 Sept. 2007.

Pamphlet ---government

Government agency. Title. Place of publication: Publisher, Date of publication. United Nations. UNICEF in the World. New York: Taylor, 1995.

---other source Cite as you would a book Washington, D.C. New York: Trip Builder, 2000.

Lecture or Speech Speaker’s last name, First name. “Title of presentation.” Meeting name and/or sponsoring organization. Location. Date.

Korman, Gordon. “The Writing Process.” Hastings Cultural Arts Committee. Hastings

Middle School Auditorium. 3 Dec. 2007. Remember to alphabetize your entire list of sources by the first letter of each entry. Notice that dates are always written in the following order-- day month (abbr.) year.

The school district subscribes to NoodleTools, an online bibliography composer,

which allows users to cite ALL sources (no matter what format) correctly and easily.

http://www.noodletools.com (See Mrs. Hirsch for User Name/ Password)

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UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

NOTICE STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Upper Arlington School District not to discriminate, in violation of federal or state law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in, any service, program, or activity sponsored by the Upper Arlington City Schools. Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance with this policy on the non-discrimination requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, should be directed to the Director of Educational Service, 1950 North Mallway, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 (phone: 487-5000). Title IX inquiries, including, but not limited to, prohibition or harassment, should be directed to The Title IX Coordinator, 1950 North Mallway, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 (phone: 487-5000). Title IX inquiries may also be referred to The Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education.

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Official Board of Education Policy statements and administrative guidelines are printed in this Student Handbook and in the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, which is made available to all new students. A copy also is available in the Main Office.

Exhibit VII-2 April 18, 2016

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016-2017

2100 Arlington Avenue Upper Arlington, OH 43221

(614) 487-5080 jones.uaschools.org

Principal’s Welcome

Dear Jones Middle School Student,

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year at Jones Middle School. This handbook has been thoughtfully put together as an introduction to the many programs, expectations, and rules that help to foster the special learning community here at Jones. Please take your time in reading it thoroughly.

I want to take a moment to talk with you about building this community together. We have very high expectations for both your academic success and your individual responsibility to others in our school, our neighborhoods and our world. The Jones staff and I will be working together to provide exciting learning opportunities on a daily basis with a commitment to helping you meet and exceed these expectations we have set for you. These challenges may not always be easy to complete, but our staff is dedicated to helping all students to reach their full potential during the school year and beyond. Additionally, we have a very high expectation for our students to continue the longstanding tradition of being nice, polite and respectful students and sportsman-like student athletes. At Jones, kindness is expected in all learning environments, including digital settings. We take great pride in our school culture and as a Jones Middle School student you have the responsibility to positively represent our school whether at school, on our fields, or in our community.

Please take time to review this handbook and discuss it with your parents. The information contained will undoubtedly help to clarify questions about daily life at Jones. The faculty and I look forward to learning with you during the school year and would encourage all students and community members to get involved in our many extra-curricular and volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this handbook or student life at Jones, do not hesitate to contact me, or any staff member. We look forward to working with each student to become co-builders of our learning community.

Go Bears, Jason Fine Principal, Jones Middle School

BELL SCHEDULES Regular Day Advisory Day - (FRIDAY) ADV 8:10-8:15 ADV 8:10-8:39 1 8:19-9:02 1 8:43-9:23 2 9:06-9:49 2 9:27-10:07 3 9:53-10:36 3 10:11-10:51 4 - 6th lunch 10:40-11:23 4 - 6th lunch 10:55-11:35 5 - 8th lunch 11:27-12:10 5 - 8th lunch 11:39-12:19 6 - 7th lunch 12:14-12:57 6 - 7th lunch 12:23-1:03 7 1:01-1:44 7 1:07-1:50 8 1:48-2:31 8 1:54-2:34 9 2:35-3:18 9 2:38-3:18 Announcements 3:18-3:20 Announcements 3:18-3:20

Early Dismissal Days Two Hour Delay Advisory 8:10-8:15 Advisory 10:10-10:15 1 8:19-8:45 1 10:19-10:43 2 8:49-9:16 4 – 6th lunch 10:47-11:28 3 9:20-9:46 5 – 8th lunch 11:32-12:13 7 9:50-10:17 6 – 7th lunch 12:17-12:58 4 - 6th lunch 10:21-11:01 2 1:02-1:26 5 - 8th lunch 11:05-11:45 3 1:30-1:54 6 - 7th lunch 11:49-12:29 7 1:58-2:22 8 12:33-12:59 8 2:26-2:50 9 1:03-1:30 9 2:54-3:18 Announce 3:18-3:20 Pep Rally Early Dismissal Advisory 8:10-8:15 1 8:19-8:41 2 8:45-9:08 3 9:12-9:34 7 9:38-10:01 8 10:05-10:27 9 10:31-10:54 4 – 6th lunch 10:58-11:36 5 – 8th lunch 11:40-12:18 6 – 7th lunch 12:22-1:00 Pep Rally 1:05-1:30

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SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Principal Jason Fine 487-5075 Assistant Principal Tammy Yockey 487-5076 Main Office/Building Secretary Jodi Mague 487-5080 Main Office FAX 487-5307 Attendance/Homework Requests/Records Secretary/ Margaret Wells 487-5082 Attendance Line (voicemail) 487-5077, x3500 6th Grade Guidance Counselor Lauren Galantowicz 487-5083 7th Grade Guidance Counselor Nancy Rapport 487-5084 8th Grade Guidance Counselor Ashley McKee 487-5085 Nurse Jane Mead 487-5091 Media Specialist Michelle Lombardi 487-5089 Media Clerk Nicole Starrett 487-5089 Athletic Director TBD 487-5092 Athletic Hotline Information 487-5077, x3722 DC Trip Information Line 487-5077, x3711 Ski Club Information Line 487-5077, x3754 Transportation (Bus Garage) Mike Abbott 487-6477 ESL Jean Piper 487-5077, x7747 Gifted Kathy Preston 487-5077, x3259 School Psychologist Kate Jordan 487-5077, x3032 Speech & Language Therapist Nikki Bauers 487-5077, x3033 Cafeteria Cooks 487-5088

UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Upper Arlington School District not to discriminate, in violation of federal or state law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in, any service, program, or activity sponsored by the Upper Arlington City Schools. Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance with this policy on the non-discrimination requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, should be directed to the Director of Educational Service, 1950 North Mallway, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 (phone: 487-5000). Title IX inquiries, including, but not limited to, prohibition or harassment, should be directed to The Title IX Coordinator, 1950 North Mallway, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 (phone: 487-5000). Title IX inquiries may also be referred to The Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education.

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Official Board of Education Policy statements and administrative guidelines are printed in this Student Handbook and in the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, which is made available to all new students. A copy also is available in the Main Office.

COMMUNICATION

Contact Information There are two other sources for contact information beyond this Student Handbook. Please refer to the Jones Middle School website, which can be found at http://jones.uaschools.org. You can access contact information for teachers and administration from this site. Another resource is the PTO’s Student Directory that is published in the fall. To contact an individual teacher: Contact information for teachers can be found in the Student Directory and on the website. You may call and leave a voicemail at any time by calling 487-5077, “1” and the extension number of the teacher you are trying to reach. To contact the teacher by e-mail, use the teacher’s first initial and last name@uaschools.org. To contact a student or family: The PTO’s Student Directory lists contact numbers of families who wish to be included. To contact your child during the day: Personal arrangements between parents and children should be made before leaving home. Class will be interrupted for essential or emergency telephone messages only. Emergency messages for your child can be called in to Mrs. Mague (487-5080) or Mrs. Wells (487-5082). The office is staffed each school day from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Contacting you: To update your contact information, please notify the school (487-5080) of all changes of address, telephone numbers including work numbers, and e-mail addresses. It is important that we have information that permits us to contact parents during the school day. Jones Website The website, jones.uaschools.org contains a great deal of useful information for students and parents. The Quick Links includes current updates to announcements and information. Many teachers post homework and/or have a website with class information. The athletic page has tryout information, game schedules, and maps to other schools. The parent information page includes PTO and parent links. The activities page has information including clubs, service opportunities, Ski Club information, and academic competitions. The search tools page has useful information for writing papers and doing research. Newsletter Each month, August through May, we produce a school newsletter. The newsletter will contain

activity schedules, items of information, requests for input, requests for assistance, and reports of PTO activities. We post the newsletter on the Jones Web Page (jones.uaschools.org). PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) The Jones PTO provides a vital link between the home and the school. Parents are encouraged to communicate to the PTO concerns, suggestions or recommendations. Monthly board meetings are open to any interested person. The PTO is a working group responsible for many activities that directly affect all Jones students. The success of their programs depends upon membership dues and participation in their activities. Further information about the PTO may be obtained from the president of the group. The 2016-2017 PTO president is Carmen Gray (614-477-9634). The PTO has their own website: JonesPTO.org > Check it out! Morning/Afternoon Announcements Each morning, during advisory, announcements are read about upcoming school events, athletic contests, club opportunities, etc. Students are urged to listen carefully to the morning announcements. You can also check on PowerSchool for the Daily Bulletin. ATTENDANCE Procedures and Policies Regular attendance is a significant student responsibility at all grade levels. Many studies correlate regular attendance with success in school. Regular attendance means that the academic learning process is not interrupted, less time is spent on make-up assignments, and students benefit from participation and interaction with others in class. Many important lessons are learned through active participation in classroom and other school activities that cannot be replaced by individual study. Establishing a pattern of good attendance will benefit the student in school and in the workplace. Attendance is important in the development of high quality work ethic, which will be a significant factor in a student’s success with future employers. One of the most important work habits that employers look for in hiring and promoting a person is his/her dependability in coming to work every day on time. This is a habit Jones Middle School wants to help develop as early as possible.

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Tardiness – 487-5077 EXT. 3500 Students must be in their Advisory by 8:10 a.m. When a student is late for school in the morning or upon returning from their lunch period, he/she is required to obtain a pass from the Attendance Office. If the student is late because a staff member detained him/her, the student should come to class with a hall pass signed by that staff member. A student will be considered chronic on the 4th unexcused tardy. At that time, and with each additional unexcused tardy the student will be assigned school consequence. All tardies, excused and unexcused, are recorded on the grade card. Absences State Law specifically states that every student up to the age of 18 must attend school. The law and the Board Policy 5200-Attendance provide what constitutes a legal excuse for an absence from school. No parent or guardian has the right to excuse his/her child or anyone else’s child from school for any other reason than those stated below. 1. Personal Illness. The approving authority may

require the certificate of a doctor if he/she deems advisable.

2. Illness in the family. The absence under this condition shall not apply to children under fourteen years of age.

3. Quarantine of the home. The absence of a child under this condition is limited to the length of quarantine as fixed by the proper authorities.

4. Death of a relative. The absence arising from this condition is limited to a period of three days unless the applicant may show reasonable cause for a longer period of absence.

5. Work in the home due to absence of parents or custodian. Any absence arising because of this condition shall not extend for a period longer than which the custodian or parents are absent.

6. Observance of religious holidays. Any child of any religious faith shall be excused if his/her absence was for the purpose of observing a religious holiday consistent with his/her creed or belief.

7. Emergency or set of circumstances, which, in the judgment of the Superintendent or his/her designee, constitute good and sufficient cause for absence from school. (For the purpose of this and related regulations, the initial designee to who request for excuses are made shall be the principal.) An emergency is a situation of a serious nature, developing suddenly and unexpectedly, that demands immediate action.

If, in the judgment of the principal, an emergency was such that notice prior to the absence could not be given to the principal and the emergency was a good and sufficient cause for absence from school, the student may be excused.

All absences that cannot be excused on the basis of reasons 1-7 above shall be subject to the conditions of a planned absence (see below) in order to be excused. An excused absence is still counted as a missed day of school on the student’s record. A half-day absence is recorded when a student arrives after 10:00 a.m. or leaves before 2:00 p.m. When a student reaches a total of 10 days absent in a school year, a letter will be sent home stating that a physician’s note will be required for any further absences due to personal illness or illness in the family to be excused. Notification of Absence A parent or guardian must notify the Attendance Office Voicemail (487-5077, ext 3500) or the direct line 487-5082, prior to 9:00 a.m. on a day that the student is absent due to illness or death in the family. If a student becomes ill during the day and needs to go home, the student needs to have authorization from the nurse or office staff and must tell the Attendance Office that he/she is leaving. Students will not be permitted to leave school during the school day unless accompanied by a parent or designated person. Students who are absent more than half a day or who go home ill may not participate in co- or extra-curricular or athletic activities that day. If a student is absent from school and the parent has not notified the Attendance Office, the Attendance Office personnel are required to determine why the student is absent. Parents will be contacted. Emergency contacts may be contacted if necessary. Parents are asked to notify the school of change of address, telephone numbers, and emergency contact information. Special attention should be given to such information when parents are out of town. Afternoon Absence Notification Notification of afternoon absence is particularly important. Should a student remain home after lunch, the student must notify his/her parent, who must notify the school by phone. Concern for the safety of the student will necessitate a phone call to the parent if the parent does not notify the school. To be eligible to participate in co-

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curricular/extra-curricular activity on a school day a student must attend school a minimum of one-half day. If a student does participate in or attend a co-curricular/extra-curricular activity on a day on which he/she did not attend school, the absence will be recorded as unexcused and the student will be disciplined. Planned absences are exceptions to this provision. Early Arrival In the interest of personal safety and for the protection of public and personal property, students are not encouraged to be in the school building before 8:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. unless under the direct supervision of a staff member. Students who arrive at school before 8:00 a.m. may go to the cafeteria, (where supervision is provided beginning at 7:30 AM) through the exterior doors on the tennis courts, or they may wait between the flagpole and the front of the school. Students may only be in the Coventry Rd. area when the bus or parents are dropping them off. Students are also not permitted in any of the following areas: the mallway or surrounding streets, the Devon pool area, the staff parking lot, the athletic fields. After the 8:00 a.m. bell, students may go to their lockers. Excuses Section 3321.04 of the Ohio Revised Code requires a written or verbal explanation of a student’s absence. If a parent notifies the Attendance Office by phone, a written explanation is not necessary. If a student returns from an absence during the school day, the signed excuse should be taken to the Attendance Office. If a student becomes ill and needs to go home any time during the day, he/she must check out with the nurse, secretary or administrator and sign out in the office. Parent contact and permission for the student to leave school will be documented. Failure to follow this procedure may result in disciplinary action. Concern for the student's safety and the responsibility for knowing the exact whereabouts of the student may necessitate an immediate phone call to the parent. Medical Appointments & Special Dismissals Students may never leave school without first informing the nurse, attendance secretary or administrator. Students may not leave the building during the school day unless in the company of a

parent or other designated adult. Doctor and dental appointments should not be scheduled during academic classes. When an appointment must be scheduled during study time, the student needs to bring a written note from the parent to the Attendance Office the morning of the appointment. The note must be given to the Attendance Office, before going to Advisory. When the student leaves and upon return, he/she must check out/in at the Attendance Office. Planned Absence Board of Education Policy JEDA-R The Upper Arlington Board of Education believes that regular attendance, for the number of days prescribed by State Law, is essential if students are to receive the maximum benefit from the educational program of the Upper Arlington Schools. Absences are assumed to distract from expected academic performance. Excessive absenteeism interferes with the valuable teacher-student contact in the classroom. For these reasons, parents and students are strongly urged to arrange planned absences only when it is of the utmost necessity. Parents have the responsibility for making sound decisions regarding their child's capability of missing valuable classroom time. The Board of Education has determined reasons for

which students may request "excusable" planned absences:

1. An emergency for which it is possible to give prior notice to the principal that was, in the principal's judgment, good and sufficient cause for absence from school;

2. Vacation authorized by parents or custodian; 3. College visitation; 4. Non-school sponsored educational activities 5. Circumstances other than 1, 2, 3, and 4 above that,

in the judgment of the superintendent or the principal, as the superintendent's designate, constitute a good and sufficient cause for absence from school.

An absence planned in advance for one of the reasons stated above, to become an excused absence, must meet the following guidelines: 1. The parent or custodian must notify the

principal/designate regarding the planned absence by telephone or in person in advance of the planned absence. (A ten (10) day notification is desirable, when possible.)

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2. The parent or custodian must sign a form in advance of the absence stating the reason for the absence assuring the accuracy of the request for planned absence, stipulating that all conditions will be met, and indicating that the parent or custodian assumes full responsibility for the student's absence. Forms for this purpose are available in the office and online at jones.uaschools.org.

3. Failure to comply with conditions in (1) and/or (2) above will result in an unexcused absence for those classes missed. An unexcused absence will result in the following actions:

(a) The student will receive a grade of zero (0) for all assigned work missed during the absence;

(b) The parent or custodian will be notified of the unexcused absence; and

(c) An appeal may be made to the building principal. A student's guidance counselor will be informed of a student's planned absence request for review and possible contact with parents. Although teachers will assist the student who misses school because of a planned absence, parents should realize that teachers must place a higher priority on conducting class activities that benefit those students who remain in school during periods of high student absenteeism than on preparing make-up or supplemental assignments for absent students. 1. Teachers will be expected to continue to teach the

adopted curriculum regardless of the number of students absent.

2. Teachers will give assignments for work missed upon the student's return to school.

The ultimate responsibility for completing assignments as prescribed by the adopted curriculum rests with the student. 1. The student will be responsible for obtaining the

missed assignments from the teacher. 2. The student will be responsible for obtaining

notes, etc. as needed from students who attended class lectures, movies and demonstrations.

3. The student is responsible for completing all class assignments and examinations. a. The days allotted for completion of

assignments will be equal to the number of absent days.

b. The exception to the above rule will be assignments given 10 or more days prior to the planned absence (i.e. long-term projects, papers, presentations, etc.). Such assignments

will be due or arranged for presentation within two days of the student's return to school.

c. Student requests for extensions of the allotted time must be approved by the building principal.

4. If a student cannot complete the assignments or examinations before the end of the grading period, an "incomplete" will be given. Parents are asked to complete the Planned Absence Form ten (10) days prior to the first day of the absence. ACADEMICS

Now that students are in middle school, they begin three years of preparation for Upper Arlington High School. In accordance with Board of Education policy, the following rules govern the assignment of student grades. Grading is a process of identifying student achievement. A grade is a symbol used to communicate this performance to both the student and parent(s). Parents and students are encouraged to monitor their progress by accessing PowerSchool or parents can contact teachers if they have questions. Scheduling Requests All scheduling requests should be made in writing on each child’s Scheduling Registration Form. Registration forms must be turned in on time and signed by parent or guardian to be considered for the upcoming school year. While there is no guarantee scheduling requests will be granted, consideration will only be given to those that are complete and turned in on time. We thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. At Jones, we value your input as schedules are created to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of students.

Homework Expectations The Upper Arlington City Schools are committed to an individualized process of education. Homework is a purposeful extension of the school day; providing opportunities that further the district's educational goals for the student. Each school provides opportunities for supervised study or independent study during the school day. Students can greatly reduce their homework time by using every opportunity for in-school study.

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Grades Nine-week grades in each course of study are determined by averaging the grades accumulated in the course during the grading period. Semester grades indicate the average of the two preceding nine-week grades. Year-end grades indicate the average of semester grades. Final exams (semester or year end) will not be given during the middle school years, except in high school credit courses. Report Cards and Interim Progress Reports Report cards are distributed to students approximately one week after the end of Quarters I, II and III. The final report card will be mailed home. Interim Progress Reports (IPR's) are mailed midway through each grading period. Any 6th, 7th or 8th grader who has a "C-" or below in any class will receive an IPR. Students not receiving an IPR may access their grades online at: https://ps7-uar.treca.org/public/home.html PowerGrade Your child’s grades may be accessed at any time through the Parent Portal to PowerGrade. Teachers post grades at various times; using PowerGrade allows parents and students to see any grades that have been posted and the student’s grade to date in all classes. PowerSchool will provide a new “Single Sign On” feature for parents and students this year. Parents will no longer need to have a separate user name and password for each of their children. Incompletes If a student earns an “Incomplete” grade in any subject, he/she will have ten school days into the following quarter to complete the work and turn it in for a letter grade. If the work is not turned in by that time, the “I” will convert into a failing grade for the assignment. If there are unusual circumstances or illness that prohibit compliance with the “ten-day rule,” please contact your child’s school counselor to discuss alternative arrangements. Promotion Promotion to grades 7, 8 or 9 will be granted upon the completion of the following criteria:

• A student has received a D or better in all major subjects, including all house subjects and global language.

• A student has failed no more than one subject. (However, if that one subject is English or mathematics, promotion requires completion of the course requirements in summer school.)

If a student fails both science and social studies, one of these subjects must be completed in summer school. Withdrawal from School Procedure Parents who are transferring their child to another school should notify the office and their child’s guidance counselor at least five days prior to the date of intended withdrawal. The student will be given a “Withdrawal Form” to have signed by each of her/his teachers. After the form is completed, the student will receive an unofficial report of his/her grades (to date) to take to the new school. Official school records will be mailed to the new school after the Jones Records Office receives a “Request for Records Form” signed by the parent. Work missed due to an excused absence See above for a “planned absence” makeup. Satisfactory excuses for absences permit students to make up work. Students are allowed one school day for each day missed due to illness to make up missed work. To obtain assignments while absent on the first day, students and parents may check the website, or arrange to have a classmate bring assignments home that evening. On the second day of illness, homework assignments may be obtained by checking the Jones website or requested when calling the Attendance Office (487-5077, x3500) to report your child’s absence before 9:00 a.m. Homework may be picked up in the Main Office between 3:30-4 p.m. on the day of request. Work missed due to a planned absence Upon return to school, the student is responsible for completing all missed class assignments and examinations. The days allowed for completion of missed assignments will be equal to the number of days absent with the following exception. If an assignment was made ten or more days prior to the planned absence (e.g., long-term projects, papers, presentations, etc.) the student must turn in the assignment or arrange for presentation within two days of returning to school. Failure to meet any of the required conditions for a planned absence will mean the absence is unexcused, resulting in a “zero” for all work missed. A complete copy of the Board of Education Policy

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JEDA-R, Planned Absence, is available in the Main Office. Work missed due to a medical appointment: Work missed during an absence for a medical appointment must be completed within 24 hours. Honor Roll/Eligibility Honor Roll is determined for each nine-week grading period. A student achieves Honor Roll status by earning an average of a 3.5 GPA (no rounding) or higher. All classes count toward Honor Roll. Honor Roll is computed using the table below. To figure your GPA (grade point average) for each grading period fill in the chart below and carefully do the mathematical calculations. Use the grades from only the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade period. Semester and final grades are not used to calculate GPA. You must have a 3.500 GPA, with no rounding, to be on the Honor Roll. The names of those students who achieve Honor Roll status are sent to the Upper Arlington News for publication.

SUBJECT GRADE GPA

POINTS WT TOTAL

Language Arts x 4 Math x 4 Science x 4 Soc. Studies x 4 6th Gr. Gl.Lang Survey x 1 6th Gr. Reading x 2 7th/8th Reading or Global Language x 4 Physical Ed. x 1 Exploratory Arts* x 1 Choir/Gen.Music x 1 Band/Orch. x 1 TOTALS To calculate the GPA divide the total points by the total weight GPA Honors classes for high school credit will be calculated at 1.1 times the weight.

GRADING SCALE The official Upper Arlington Grading scale is:

Grade Percentage GPA Points A+ 97-100 4.0 A 93-96 4.0 A- 90-92 3.7 B+ 87-89 3.3 B 83-86 3.0 B- 80-82 2.7 C+ 77-79 2.3 C 73-76 2.0 C- 70-72 1.7 D+ 67-69 1.3 D 63-66 1.0 D- 60-62 0.7 E 0-59 0.0

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COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Athletic Code & Orientation Parents and athletes are required to attend an Athletic Orientation Meeting at least once during the middle school career in order for a student to be eligible to participate in the athletic program. These meetings are announced in advance and are held prior to each sport season at either Jones or Hastings Middle Schools. The purpose of the meeting is to acquaint the family with the expectations and rules for participation in the athletic programs of the Upper Arlington Schools. The Athletic Code (complete text contained in the Students' Rights and Responsibilities Handbook) is also explained and discussed. It requires that all athletes abide by a training code, which prohibits the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Students are expected to abide by this code at all times, including the summer. Contact the Athletic Director for orientation meeting dates and times. Participation on interscholastic teams requires athletes and their parent(s) to sign the Athletic Code. The Code governs the uses of substances and mood- and build-altering chemicals. Athletes are subject to penalties if they violate this Code. Participation on interscholastic teams is governed by athletic eligibility guidelines set forth by the Board of Education and the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). The Board of Education requires all student athletes to have earned a minimum 2.0 grade point in the grading period immediately preceding their athletic season. The OHSAA requires that all student athletes pass 75% of their classes in the grading period immediately preceding their athletic season. A student must earn at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in order to be eligible to participate in athletics and Ski Club. The GPA will be calculated each grading period. Eligibility can be maintained, gained or lost, each grading period. In order to remain eligible, a student must also exhibit desirable behavior during the school day. An accumulation of 12 points for poor behavior may result in the loss of eligibility for any co-curricular activity for a period of time.

Physical Examination Athletic participation forms, properly completed by a physician, the student, and a parent or guardian must be on file with the athletic director before any candidate for a team may participate in a practice or tryout. These forms necessitate the physician's

certification of the student's physical fitness each year during the middle school years. Participation Fee There is an athletic participation fee for each sport. A $50.00 participation fee per athlete per sport is required of athletes who make a team. The procedures for the participation fee will be as follows: 1. Fees are not necessary to try out for an interscholastic or club team. 2. Fees will be paid after the athlete has officially made the team. Each coach will give instructions to their athletes at the beginning of the season. 3. Fees must be paid before the athlete can participate in an interscholastic contest. 4. Students/parents in need of financial assistance should contact their coach or the athletic director. 5. Checks should be made out to: Upper Arlington Board of Education. 6. Online ezPay option available. Please note: A student athlete MUST be present for at least the second half of the school day (11:45 a.m. until 3:20 p.m.) to participate in a practice or contest on that school day. OHIO CAPITAL CONFERENCE (OCC) Sportsmanship Code Jones, as a member of the Ohio Capital Conference (OCC), abides by the OCC Middle Level Schools Code of Sportsmanship, which states, “We believe that participation is more important than winning. We believe that students should be coached to play to the best of their ability and to understand that to play well is to play honorably. We believe that the ideal of good sportsmanship is or should be synonymous with the American way of life and that the ethic, ‘fair play’ should be a central part of the educational experience of middle school grades student athletes.” At Jones Middle School, therefore, we expect coaches, athletes, cheerleaders, and spectators to know and to embrace the following fundamentals of sportsmanship:

1. Respect should be demonstrated for an athletic opponent and for their school property at all times. Host schools should treat visiting teams and their supporters as guests and accord them appropriate consideration. Visiting schools should respect the property and the dignity of their host school and its athletic team.

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2. Respect should be demonstrated for the officials at all times. Officials must be assumed to be and accepted as impartial arbitrators who are trained to do their job and can be expected to do the job to the best of their ability.

3. Knowledge of and a proper respect for the current rules of the contest should guide the behavior of all participants. Rules are essential for a fair contest, and good sportsmanship suggests the importance of conforming to the spirit as well as to the “letter” of the rules.

4. All participants should strive to maintain self-control at all times. The desire to win should not be accepted as a reason for abandoning rational behavior. All must maintain proper perspective if the potential educational values of athletic competition are to be realized.

5. All participants should learn to recognize and appreciate skill in performance regardless of team affiliation. Recognition of the good performance of an opponent school is an important aspect of good sportsmanship.

Sixth grade students are not allowed to practice or play on interscholastic teams according to OHSAA rules. (Sixth graders are permitted to join Ski Club, however.) 7th and 8th Grade Interscholastic Sports by Season FALL Girls Boys Coed Golf Football Cross Country Soccer Soccer Cheerleading Tennis Golf Field Hockey Volleyball WINTER Girls Boys Coed Basketball Basketball Cheerleading Wrestling SPRING Girls Boys Coed Softball Baseball Track/Field Lacrosse Lacrosse Tennis Extra-Curricular & Co-Curricular Clubs Participation in extra- and co-curricular activities is an important aspect of a student’s social development. A number of clubs and school

activities are open to all students, grades six, seven, and eight. Information about how to become involved will be provided in Advisory. Activities are promoted in public address announcements. The following is a list of current activities and clubs (check the Jones website for detailed information). Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Clubs Fall Production French Club Geography Bee German Club Kick-Off Mentors Spanish Club Math Counts Power of the Pen Service Club Ski Club Spelling Bee Chess Club Student Council Study Table Talent Show Yearbook Staff Note: Students who participate in extra-curricular activities are required to abide by the General Code and conditions outlined in the Extra-curricular Code adopted by the Board of Education in 1998. In addition, when students choose to participate in any of the school’s extra- and co-curricular club activities, they are expected to remain at school for the duration of the event. Adherence to this policy is intended to maximize student supervision and safety. Class Fees and Parties A class fee is assessed for each student to cover the expenses of parties and other class activities per year. Each 6th grade student pays $15.00; 7th grade student pays $17.00; 8th grade student pays $20.00. Students, class advisors, and PTO members plan several events, per grade level, during the year. Students can not attend class parties with discipline points that have not been worked off.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

Volunteerism is an exciting and increasingly vital factor in our society. To encourage this idea while building on young people's desire and need to be of service to others, Jones Middle School expects each student to give time to a worthy endeavor without pay. Donating time in a community setting qualifies for such activity. Within the school year: ALL students are required to perform five (5) hours of service. These hours will be recorded online through the x2VOL website. All 5 hours must be completed and logged by individual deadlines for class parties and trips.

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Student Council Student leadership opportunities include

participating as an elected representative from Advisory; each advisory group selects a representative to help with communicating information to classmates. Each grade elects class officers who are involved in student leadership opportunities to contribute to the vision, mission, and goals of Jones. Mentoring Program This is a welcoming orientation program for incoming 6th graders. Seventh and 8th grade students go through an application process to become mentors. Once selected, mentors participate in training and commit to helping incoming 6th grade students navigate their worst fears: getting lost, opening lockers, and dealing with lunch, while introducing them to middle school life. Both the training and the orientation day are held in August. Mentors continue to meet with their small groups throughout the school year. STUDENT SERVICES Advisory Program The Upper Arlington Middle School Advisory Program incorporates four major themes: 1. Academic Monitoring 2. Social Development 3. Family/Community Involvement in School 4. Decision-Making/School Events Advisory groups meet daily, with an extended advisory on Fridays. Academic monitoring is the cornerstone of the advisory program. This process is ongoing throughout the year. Social development and family/community involvement activities center around activities, which are occurring at school. Decision-making/school events involve students in activities, which familiarize them with such things as school governance procedures, service learning activities, career education, sports, extracurricular activities, and Student Rights and Responsibilities. The Advisory program affords the time and opportunity for every student to feel recognized and supported. At the same time, the advisory teachers are not "counselors." That is a specialized role for which we have trained personnel available. Counselors The Jones Counseling Department is comprised of one counselor at each grade level. The counselors follow their students during their three years at

Jones, which allows them to develop a meaningful and personal relationship with students and their families. Most important, the counselors are patient, confidential listeners. Every student and parent is urged to take full advantage of the counselors' regular services and special counseling programs announced in the monthly newsletter and email. Counselors provide the following services:

• Orientation to the school and its activities. • Confidential help with individual concerns

(academic, motivation, organization skills; study skills; issues with friends, family, school, etc.)

• Group counseling when several students present a shared concern.

• Help with decisions: course selection, activity load, etc.

• Classroom activities that assist teachers. • Coordination of special education eligibility

and placements. • Career information and exploration

activities. • Consultation on parenting. • Assistance in parent-teacher conferences. • Standardized tests and their interpretation. • Specific assistance for families with

planning for high school years. • Counseling for respective grade levels as

"class advisors." This includes assistance in planning class parties.

Students are strongly encouraged to access these services. The counselors keep families up to date on grade level activities through monthly newsletters and email. If you should have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact your child’s grade level counselor: 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Lauren Galantowicz Nancy Rapport Ashley McKee 487-5083 487-5084 487-5085 Deliveries To Students Parents delivering forgotten homework, lunch money/lunch, musical instruments, physical education clothing, etc. should bring the item(s), with the student’s name clearly marked, to the Main Office. Students may stop by the office to collect these items. If the student is unaware the item has been delivered we will call the student to come to the office to pick up the item.

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Dropping-Off/Picking-Up Students To ensure the safety of all of our students, parents who drop off and pick up their children are asked to use the student drop off/pick up zones located on the Mallway and Coventry Road. Signs indicating drop-off points are posted in these areas. NOTE: Parents should not stop or park in the yellow-curbed areas or zones marked for bus loading/unloading in front of the tennis courts on Coventry Road. Students should not be dropped off prior to 8:00 AM. Gym Lockers Students will be assigned a gym locker by their physical education teacher. These lockers must be kept locked at all times. Students are urged to refrain from giving out their lock combinations to anyone (not even to their friends.) Students must make certain that their lockers are secured throughout the day. Hall Lockers Each student is assigned a hall locker on the first day of school. Locks are built-in on all lockers, and it is expected that lockers will be kept locked at all times. Students are not to place paper, erasers, pencils or any other foreign object in the lock mechanism to keep the lock from locking. Students should make certain they keep their combination confidential. Students may go to their lockers after the 8:00 AM bell, between classes or with teacher permission at other times. "Lockers and those other closed areas are the property of the Board of Education, and they and their contents are subject to random search at any time by the principal, assistant principal, or principal's designee . . ." Please refer to Students' Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. HEALTH SERVICES Jones Middle School has a full time School Nurse. The School Nurse provides the following services:

• Health assessment • Case management • First aid and emergency care • Care of sick and injured • Communicable disease investigation • Health screenings (ht, wt, optional bmi,

blood pressure, vision, hearing, postural) • Health promotion, health education and

health counseling • Health records including but not limited to

immunizations

• Health Problem identification, Medical Referral and follow-up

• Emergency Plans (such as Severe Allergy Emergency Action Plan, Seizure Action Plan, etc)

• Medication administration • Specialized physical health care • Assists with development of medical related

504 Plans and Individualized Education Plans.

During the school day, if a child feels ill, he or she must get a hall pass from the teacher and report to the Clinic (room 105). If the nurse is not in, the student must report to the Main Office. The nurse or office personnel will make arrangements to send the student home if necessary. No student is permitted to leave the building until a parent has been contacted and necessary arrangements have been made for the child’s departure. Parents should pick up sick or injured children in the attendance office. Medications: Prescription and Non-Prescription Parents are asked to complete the Health Information Update Form annually which lists the following over the counter medications: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cough drops, antacid tablets, and generic Benadryl. With parent permission given on the Health Information Update Form, the school nurse or her substitute nurse can administer these to your child when necessary.

The expectation is all medications, prescription and non-prescription, be delivered by the parent directly to the school nurse. If parents are unable to deliver the medication themselves, they should contact the School Nurse to make alternate arrangements. No one should send medication with their child without an agreed upon arrangement with the school nurse. For Prescription Medication Administration at school: follow these steps

• Obtain Prescription Medication Administration Form from school office or district website www.uaschools.org

• Parent and physician completes Prescription Medication Administration Form

• Parent returns completed Prescription Medication Administration Form to School Nurse along with medication in original pharmacy issued container.

• As stated in the Administrative Guidelines of Prescription Medication

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Administration Form the School Nurse within 3 days.

NOTE: Each year a new Prescription Medication Administration Form is required for medication to be given at school.

For Non-Prescription Medication at school, follow these steps:

• Obtain the Authorization for Non-Prescription Medication or Treatment Form (available at the school office or on district website.)

• Parent completes the Authorization for Non-Prescription Medication or Treatment Form

• Parent returns the completed Authorization for Non-Prescription Medication or Treatment Form to the School Nurse.

• Parent brings the non-prescription medication or treatment items in original sealed package to the School Nurse.

NOTE: Non-prescription medication which is being requested to be given at a dosage other than the stated recommended doseage on the package, cannot be administered without physician signature. For doseage administration outside the recommended doseage, parent is to complete and return the Prescribed Asthma Medication Authorization Form. For authorization for student to self carry an Asthma Inhaler and/or Epinephrine Autoinjector Medication the parent and physician must follow these steps:

• Obtain the Prescribed Asthma Medication Authorization Form or the Authorization for Student Possession and Use of an Epinephrine Autoinjector (available at the school office or on district website www.uaschools.org )

• Parent completes Prescribed Asthma Medication Authorization Form or the Authorization for Student Possession and Use of an Epinephrine Autoinjector

• Parent returns the completed Prescribed Asthma Medication Authorization Form or the Authorization for Student Possession and Use of an Epinephrine Autoinjector to the School Nurse.

• Parent provides backup emergency medication: rescue inhaler (albuterol) and/or Epinephrine Autoinjector to the School Nurse  

J Mart (School Store) The school store is operated by the Jones PTO and is located in the cafeteria. The store sells many school supplies and items with the Jones logo during the lunch periods. Lost & Found Lost and Found items are placed in a bin in the cafeteria. Expensive items such as watches, wallets, and jewelry are kept in the office. Unclaimed items are donated to a local charity at the end of each semester. Identification labels in coats, sweaters, athletic shoes, etc. make it easier to return items to rightful owners. Students are discouraged from bringing valuable personal possessions to school. When a student feels an item has been stolen a report should be made to the teacher who is in charge and to the Assistant Principal. Although it is usually extremely difficult to identify the perpetrators, patterns of such problems can sometimes lead to solutions. Also, stolen items often turn up in the lost and found. Identification labels located in an inconspicuous place on the stolen or lost article make it easier to determine correct ownership. Media Center The Learning Center is a space designed to extend learning experiences for the 21st century student. The Learning Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. A certified library media specialist is available throughout the school day to assist students in the selection of materials and to provide information literacy instruction. Individual students may work in the Learning Center during most FLEX periods. A large table area is available for individual student research and also for small group collaboration on class projects assigned by teachers. Students who come to the Learning Center, without the supervision of a teacher, should sign in with the Library Media Clerk at the Library Circulation Desk before using the resources in the Learning Center. Students are also responsible for signing out before they leave the Learning Center area. Physical Education Physical Education classes are an integral part of the curriculum at Jones Middle School. A medical excuse signed by a physician is required for a student to be excused from participation in a class. The girls must purchase their own locks to secure their street clothes and personal belongings while participating in physical education class. The boys’ locks are built-in to their lockers. Boys must also share lockers. Students are responsible for the

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security of their personal belongings during these classes. Appropriate dress – uniforms, and gym shoes – must be worn for physical education classes. The dress code required for P.E. is black shorts, grey t-shirt and athletic shoes. Additionally, sweats of any color may be worn over the required P.E. attire. All clothing worn in P.E. must meet the school dress code. District Instructional Supply/Student Fees There will be $25 District Instructional Supply fee for all 7th & 8th grade students. Six graders fee is $30, which includes their periodical subscriptions. The money is used to purchase educational materials for student use. Students may be required to purchase materials used for individual projects in such areas as exploratory arts classes. Students will be informed as to specific materials and/or costs. Student Visitors Former JMS students in the area who request to “visit” friends are permitted to join their former classmates for a half day. Advance permission from the principal is required. Visitors must sign in the office and get a visitors badge upon arrival. Textbooks All textbooks are furnished by the Board of Education. Textbooks generally will be distributed during the first days of school. Several teachers use class sets, or online texts, verses distributing textbooks. Fines are assessed for lost and damaged books at the end of the school year. If a student loses a book during the school year, the replacement cost must be paid. CAFETERIA & LUNCH PROCEDURES The Upper Arlington Board of Education believes that the most appropriate location for middle school students to eat lunch is in a supervised setting, either on the school campus or at home. We strongly support this policy and have worked to provide a program of activities during the lunch period, which assures students a choice of well-supervised options. Our Food Services Department offers an ala Carte menu from which students may select. In addition to eating, students may study, socialize, or participate in supervised intramural activities (if available) or enjoy recess outside, weather permitting. Movies will be shown in the auditorium during inclement weather.

Cafeteria Debit Program Students can purchase lunch from the cafeteria using the cafeteria debit program. The student is issued a unique pin number, which when used, calls up his/her picture to eliminate the possibility of someone else using the account. Money can be added to the account, using a credit card, at http://www.paycafe.com/, ezpay, or by check. Checks should be made payable to Upper Arlington Food Services and should be dropped off in the main office. While cash is still accepted in the cafeteria line, debit account payment is preferred. If cash is used, any change resulting from the purchase will be deposited directly into the student’s lunch account. Open Lunch Parents wishing to request permission for their child to leave the school campus during lunch periods throughout the year must complete an Open Lunch form online during registration. This signed request form gives the student permission to go to the following off-campus locations: his/her own home with adult supervision; and the mallway area restaurants to buy food and return to Jones to eat it in the cafeteria. Students are not permitted to leave school during lunch without an “Open Lunch Form” on file or a note from a parent/guardian. Parents may give their child permission to eat off campus just on selected days by sending a written note indicating that the child may leave campus during lunch on that specific day. The Attendance Office requires written notification by 8:10 a.m. on the day of the off-campus lunch period. Students returning from open lunch must report to the Cafeteria for the remainder of the lunch period. Lunchtime Procedures are as follows:

1. Students should go to their lockers at the close of their last morning class. Books should not be brought to the cafeteria unless it is necessary.

2. All students must be out of the academic hallways by the time the tardy bell rings. Restrooms are available next to the cafeteria for use during the students’ lunch period.

3. When students enter the cafeteria, they should be seated before being dismissed, by table, to move to the food service lines

4. Students who bring their lunches may buy additional items.

5. Students who buy their lunch at local mallway area restaurants must return to the Jones cafeteria to eat.

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6. When finished eating, students should dispose of trash, trays, and cans at the designated areas. Students must wait to be dismissed by the lunchroom supervisors before leaving the cafeteria during lunch.

7. A student must have a pass to go to the Media Center or a classroom during lunch prior to coming to the Cafeteria.

8. Students are expected to comply with all supervisor requests and to demonstrate appropriate behavior.

Students who chronically or seriously misbehave at lunch may, as a consequence, be sent to the lunch detention room for 20 minutes of the lunch period. Students may only be assigned detention from the cafeteria by the teachers who are supervising the cafeteria that period. The assigning teacher will call the detention room to notify the detention teacher that a student is on his/her way. The student will have 2 minutes to get there. The teacher in the detention room will keep written documentation of which students are sent, for detention, from the cafeteria and by whom. TRANSPORTATION

Bus service is provided for those students living beyond a one-mile radius of the school. Bus riders will report to the cafeteria after school. Staff will dismiss bus riders as their busses arrive to the loading zone on Coventry Road. Bus schedules are published in The Upper Arlington News and are available on the district website, uaschools.org beginning in August. Any questions regarding school bus transportation are to be directed to the Transportation Department (487-6477). BUS CONDUCT Board of Education Policy JFN-R The following regulations are designed to assure the safety and convenience of students riding school buses in Upper Arlington. • Riders shall remain in their seats while the bus is in motion. Should no seat be available, all standees shall stand in the aisle to the rear of the driver. • Noise on the bus shall be kept to a minimum at all times. No loud, boisterous talking, foul language or swearing is permitted. • There must be absolute quiet at railroad crossings and other places of danger, as specified by the driver.

• Riders shall not put objects, hands, arms or any part of their bodies outside of the bus window. • No food shall be eaten on the bus. • Nothing shall be thrown into, out of, within or at any bus occupants. • No one is to tamper with bus parts or damage the bus in any way. • No smoking is allowed on the bus. • Matches, guns, knives and other potentially dangerous objects, as well as large instruments, boxes, large objects or animals, are not permitted on the bus. • Riders shall keep their hands off the person and property of other riders. Students are to ride their assigned bus unless special permission has been secured by their parents and/or custodians from the principal and Supervisor of Transportation. The bus driver is responsible for exercising common sense and good judgment in maintaining safe and reasonable student control. Students who persist in violating the above procedures will be subject to the following disciplinary actions:

1. The bus driver will report the name of the student to the building principal or assistant principal. The student officially will be put on notice that further misbehavior will result in a suspension of riding privileges. Parents will be notified of the student having been put on notice.

2. A second offense will result in a suspension from riding the bus. If a student is suspended from riding the bus, the suspension will be effective starting the morning of the next school day. Second and subsequent offenses will result in four Discipline Points being assigned by the school administration.

3. Third offenses and beyond will result in suspension of riding privileges for a period of time ranging from ten days to the remainder of the school year.

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SAFETY AND SECURITY

Fire Drills Periodically throughout the school year all occupants of the building must participate in fire drills. Drills conducted for procedures in the event of a fire require that all persons leave the building. Specific directions for every room in the school have been described and are communicated to the occupants verbally and through postings on the wall. Tornado Drills Drills conducted for procedures in the event of a tornado or other severe weather condition require that all persons be sheltered in a safe area within the building. Current procedures place everyone in interior first floor rooms and corridors. For safety reasons, the basement and tunnels under Jones Middle School are off limits to all students. In the event of Tornado Watch, lookout posts will be staffed, local TV & radio stations will be monitored, and students will be advised to remain indoors and under immediate supervision. In the event of Tornado Warning conditions, notice will be transmitted throughout the building by the most direct and feasible means. Students will report to those areas of maximum safety previously identified through the assistance of the Upper Arlington Fire Department. The staff will assist in monitoring these areas until an all-clear has been sounded. Parents may pick up their child(ren) at school in the event of severe weather. Please consider, however, that the school is equipped with emergency lighting and medical supplies, and is a very substantial building. Lockdown/Safety Drills Drills are conducted periodically for procedures in the event of a situation requiring a shelter in place or lockdown or evacuation. A lockdown situation occurs when there is trouble in the building or neighborhood, and the safest thing to do is to stay right where you are, make your area inaccessible to outsiders, and make yourself as hidden as possible. A PA announcement will be made for either a lockdown or evacuation. In a successful lockdown, a person walking down the halls would see and hear no one, and every door that had students or teachers behind it would be locked.

PROHIBITED/RESTRICTED ITEMS NO CONCEAL/CARRY IN SCHOOL No person shall knowingly possess, have under the person's control, convey, or attempt to convey a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance into a school safety zone, except for authorized personnel. O.R.C. 2923.122, 2923.1212 Backpacks/Inappropriate Items Backpacks are not permitted in the classrooms unless written as part of a student IEP or 504 plan. Rationale: Student backpacks have become dangerous obstacles in classrooms, and hallways. There is no room for 25-27 backpacks per room. Items such as cigarette lighters, adult books, stink bombs, laser pointer, or items that resemble a weapon or cause disruption are considered inappropriate for school. Possession of such items will result in disciplinary action.

TECHNOLOGY Student Phone Use If there is an emergency, the student should ask the office staff for permission/assistance in placing a call from the main office using one of the phones designated for student use. Students are permitted to use the classroom phones only with the permission of the teacher. Students who bring cell phones to school must follow the parameters outlined in “Cell Phones/Electronic Devices/Inappropriate Items”. Cell Phones/Electronic Devices Students are permitted, with permission from their parents, to bring cell phones and other WCDs to school. When used responsibly, cell phones are an excellent tool for research, photography, and other educational purposes. Like other WCDs, cell phones are to be turned off when students enter the building in the morning, are to be secured in their locker, and are only to be used with teacher permission. Students may turn their phones on at the conclusion of our school day (3:20PM). One to One All students in grades 6-8 will be issued a MacBook Air laptop. It is the responsibility of the student to bring these devices to school each day fully charged. Students are responsible for the use and care of their

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laptop each day. It is essential that students and their parents review the District Acceptable Use Policy, along with the instructional materials received on the day the laptop is issued. Students are allowed to bring personal technology (laptops, I-pods, I-pads or other tablets, etc.) to school only with parent permission. The school is not responsible for damage or loss of these devices. Further, the following guidelines, along with all aspects of the District’s acceptable use policy, must be followed: Middle School students may possess a wireless communication device (WCD) on school property during school hours, provided that the WCD is WIFI-enabled and any cellular data access is disabled. Students may only access the Internet on a WCD through the District’s filtered wireless local area network (WLAN). WCDs used in the classroom to access the District’s WLAN shall be used for educational purposes only. Whether a WCD is used in a particular classroom for a specific assignment or project is subject to the discretion of each teacher. Bicycles, Mopeds, Skateboards and Rollerblades Students who ride bicycles, mopeds, skateboards, or rollerblades to school are urged to be extremely careful and to observe all traffic rules. Students are asked to walk their bikes while on the Jones campus and adjacent sidewalks. Racks are provided for bicycles and mopeds adjacent to the parking lot. Bicycles and mopeds are not to be used during the school day and should be locked at all times and licensed as required by city ordinance. Students are expected to abide by City ordinances regarding the use of bicycles, mopeds, skateboards, and rollerblades. Drug-Free School Regulations The aim of Jones Middle School is to be free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. A clear no-use message for students is promoted through curricula, activities, and programs. In keeping with the Board of Education policy, students are not permitted to possess, transmit, use, or be under the influence of any mind-altering chemical at school, on school property, or at school functions.

DRESS CODE The Board of Education believes the primary responsibility for dress, grooming, and overall appearance of students rest with the parents of those students, and ultimately the students themselves. The purpose of a dress code is to maintain an educationally appropriate environment for all students. In addition, a dress code instills students with discipline and defines a standard for what is appropriate for school. The following dress code is designed to provide guidelines for school appropriate clothing. Recognizing that fashions change on a yearly basis, the administration will have final judgment on the appropriateness of student dress. In addition, the building administration may allow modifications to the dress code for special occasions or events (hat day, etc). In instances where students wear improper apparel, they will be given the option of changing into other dress-code appropriate clothes they have at school. In some cases, it may be necessary to call parents to have clothes brought to school. The Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, published by the Board of Education, lists specific examples of “unacceptable dress for school and school events”. They include tube tops, bare midriffs, bare or uncovered backs, and see through mesh shirts. The code goes on to say that “distracting types of clothing….dress promoting and/or advertising alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or dress that is sexually explicit shall be prohibited”. To these lists, we have added hats, sleepwear, swimwear, and clothing that allows undergarments to be visible. Shoes must be worn at all times. Athletic Team Dress Code: Teams will not purchase uniforms or spirit-wear without design approval by the athletic director. Uniforms must be worn in conjunction with the school dress code. If attire designed for athletic participation does not meet dress code, students may choose to wear spirit wear instead of their uniforms.

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES PHILOSOPHY "One important lesson that students should learn is self-discipline. While it does not appear as a subject, it underlies the entire educational structure. It is the training that develops self-control, character, orderliness and efficiency. It is the key to the proper consideration for other people." This statement is contained in the Students' Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. The document specifically states policy and administrative guidelines for discipline in the school, including (a) definition of major and minor infractions, (b) penalties/corrective action, and (c) due process. Inappropriate student behavior is categorized into MAJOR and MINOR rules infractions. Jones Middle School assigns points to these infractions; and as students accumulate points, they are disciplined accordingly. DISCIPLINE POINTS  The Middle School Discipline Plan calls for POINTS to be assigned to disciplinary infractions when a student is referred to the office. Teachers will make a referral on a discipline form. This form describes the incident and lists previous actions taken by the teacher. Students generally are not referred to the office for minor infractions until one or more of the following strategies have been tried (1) classroom administered consequences; (2) referral to the guidance counselor; (3) parent contact. When a major infraction occurs such as fighting or disrupting school, students are sent to the office immediately. Students will also be referred for the use of obscene language and automatically receive 6 points. All major infractions are defined specifically in the Students' Rights & Responsibility Handbook. Discipline points are assigned according to the School Discipline Point System Guide, which is at the end of this document. When a student is assigned points a letter will be sent home with the student to be signed and returned. Students are not eligible to participate in school activities such as Ski Club or class parties until all points have been worked off. When a student accumulates 12 points, additional consequences will be assigned; therefore it is essential that students begin to work off their points

immediately. Discipline points do not carry over year to year, so they must be worked off by the end of the school year. 8th Graders & Points Eighth grade students must have a zero point balance in order to be eligible to participate in the May trip to Washington, Students who are assigned more than 12 points will not be eligible for the trip. 7th graders & Points Seventh grade students must have a zero point balance in order to be eligible for seventh grade camp. Seventh grade students who are assigned more than 12 points will not be eligible for camp. 6th graders & Points Sixth grade students must have a zero point balance in order to be eligible for sixth grade pool party. Sixth grade students who are assigned more than 12 points will not be eligible for the pool party. One hour of service is required for every 2 discipline points assigned. Upon completion of the performed service, the student should bring a signed form from the staff member or supervisor of the service to the assistant principal. The note should describe the service, the amount of time given, and the date the service was performed. Participation in co- and extra-curricular activities may be curtailed for students with a balance of 6 or more points that have not been worked off. All points must be worked off within 30 days of issuance. CLASSROOM/TEACHER DETENTION Before school, after school, and lunch (teacher) detentions may be assigned by classroom teachers for failure to observe room rules, complete homework or other assignments, etc. In the interest of student safety, either a day's notice will be given or the parents will be contacted by telephone regarding after school detentions. These detentions may vary in length, but the student will usually be dismissed by 4:00 p.m. Parents with questions concerning this type of detention should contact the teacher directly.

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OFFICE DETENTION Lunch Detention will serve as Office Detention for the first 20 minutes of each lunch period. A student who has been assigned office detention will report at the beginning of the period. Following lunch detention, the student will report to the cafeteria and must remain to purchase food and to eat. He/she will not be permitted to leave the cafeteria for the remainder of the period. Teachers in charge of office detention will maintain detention records and will call parents if the student does not report to detention. This call will serve to notify that the student did not report for detention and that he/she will be required to serve additional detention(s) as a consequence. The teacher will document all calls. Students may only be assigned office detention by the office. 1. Detentions are assigned by the principal or

assistant principal for rule infractions in the lunch room and hallways, unexcused tardiness, failure to turn in absence notes, truancy, failure to serve teacher detentions, and other reasons.

2. When a student accumulates six (6) or more office detentions, Saturday School is assigned and the detentions are reduced to zero.

3. Constant abuse of detention rules or failure to serve detentions may also result in out-of-school suspension.

SATURDAY SCHOOL Saturday School is a work and study oriented program, which serves as an alternative to out-of-school suspension. As an alternative to suspension, Saturday School allows corrective measures to be established while not interfering with the academic progress of the student. Saturday School meets from 8:00 - 12:00 AM each Saturday under the direction of a staff member. Parents receive written notification of Saturday School assignments. EMERGENCY REMOVAL FROM CLASS

On rare occasions, a students' classroom behavior becomes intolerable. If a staff member has tried many strategies to correct the problem (such as: detentions, parent conference, Saturday detention, counselor referral) and the student continues to disrupt, the student may be removed from the class. Upon the student's removal the parents will be notified and a conference will be arranged. The student will only be allowed to return to the class after a specific contract has been arranged and signed.

Due Process If a student or parent objects to a punishment imposed by a teacher or administrator, or wishes to redress a situation which has resulted from an alleged lack of compliance or misapplication of written rules, laws, policies or regulations, the required course of action is specified in the Upper Arlington Schools Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Discipline Point System Guide The following is a guide for the implementation of discipline policies in the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Examples of discipline infractions and consequences are outlined on the next page.

Discipline Point System Guide The following is a guide for the implementation of discipline policies in the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Examples of discipline infractions and consequences are outlined below. Infraction Type Examples of Infraction Range of Consequences Type A (Minor) 1 Bus, class, hall disruptions 1st offense(s): Teacher action: (0-4 points) 2 Disrespect for others or their property; testing limits a. Reprimand/Warning 3 Chronic tardiness b. Parent contact 4 Failure to earn Merit Points by assigned deadline c. Referral to counselor 5 Failure to follow class/school lunch rules 6 Failure to follow teacher directions 7 Failure to serve detention Subsequent offense(s): 8 Making, using, selling, possessing Office referral inappropriate items at school, including phones and 0-4 points assigned other electronics Detention 9 Poor behavior during assemblies or emergency drills 10 Pushing, shoving, spitting, kicking, hitting, etc. 11 Shooting paper wads, rubber bands, other objects; throwing objects 12 Repeated tardiness-4 or more tardies in one semester 13 Dress code violation 14 Public displays of affection 15 Chewing gum or eating candy Infraction Type Examples of Infraction Range of Consequences Type B (Major) 1 Abuse/damage to computer hardware Loss of Privileges (4-6 points) and/or software Detention 2 Cheating, plagiarizing, copying work, deception Points Assigned 3 Damage to property/vandalism Saturday School 4 Disrespect to a staff member Suspension 5 Fighting; physical contact of a negative nature Curtailment of co-and extra-curricular 6 Forgery and false information; lying, including interference Activities with an investigation 7 Gambling 8 Harassment; hazing; creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment (includes sexual misconduct, libel or slander) 9 Insubordination 10 Profanity, obscene language, gestures, or possession of obscene materials 11 Repeated minor (type A) offenses 12 Theft and/or possession of stolen property 13 Truancy - leaving school without permission; unexcused absence; out of assigned area 14 Possession of lighters, matches, laser pointers, stink bombs, or other hazardous objects 15 Disruptive behavior for Substitute/Student Teacher 16 Loitering, trespassing or unauthorized entry 17 Lunch: problems of a serious nature 18 Lunch: failure to follow closed lunch procedures 19 Emergency Drills/Assemblies—problems of a serious nature Infraction Type Examples of Infraction Range of Consequences Type C (Major) 1 Disruption of school Curtailment of co-and extra-curricular (12 points) 2 False reporting of emergencies activities 3 Physical harm to another person Suspension 4 Physical harm to property Expulsion 5 Possession of weapons, dangerous objects, fireworks

6 Smoking or possession/distribution of tobacco products or look alike products 7 Substance violation (alcohol and other drugs) 8 Threatening a person 9 Violations of a city, state or federal law 10 Repeating suspendable offenses

Academics 11 Incompletes 9Advisory 13 Interscholastic Athletics 12Afternoon Absence/Notification 6 J-Mart 15Announcements 5 Media Center 15Athletic Code and Orientation 11 Mentor Program 13Athletics & Co-Curricular Activities 11-12 Lockers 14Attendance Procedures 5-8 Lost and Found 15Backpacks 18 Newsletter 5Bell Schedules 3 No Conceal/Carry In School 18Bicycles, Mopeds, Skateboards, etc. 19 Non-Discrimination Notice 4Bus Conduct 17 OCC Sportsmanship Code 11-12Cafeteria and Lunch Procedures 16-17 Office Detentions 21Class Fees and Parties 12 Participation Fee 11Classroom Detentions 20 PE Classes 15Club Sports and Activities 12 Physical Examination 11Code of Conduct and Discipline 20 Planned Absences 7-8Communications 5 PowerGrade 9Community Service Hours 12 Prohibited/Restricted Items 18Counseling 13 Promotion 9Discipline Philosophy 20 PTO Information 5Discipline Points 20-21 Report Cards/IPR's 9Dress Code 19 Safety and Security 18Drug-Free Regulations 19 Saturday School 21Due Process 21 Special Dismissals & Appointments 7Early Arrival 7 Student Council 13Electronic Devices/Cell Phones 18 Student Services 12-14Emergency Removal Procedures 21 Tardy Procedures 6Excuses for Absences 6 Technology (Phones/Devices) 18-19GPA Computation 10 Telephone Directory/Contacts 4-5Grade Level Fees 16 Textbooks 16Grading Scale 10 Transportation 17Health Services 14-15 Website 5Homework Expectations 8 Withdrawal Procedures 9Honor Roll/Eligibility 10

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

 Exhibit  VII-­‐3  

April  18,  2016    

Board  Policy  Update:  Item  of  Information/Action    

Number   Policy   Description  

NEW  6234   General  Fund  Cash  Balance  Reserve  

   

The  Board  of  Education  recognizes  the  importance  in  maintaining  sufficient  year-­‐end  carry  over  balances  in  its  general  fund.  In  the  interest  of  sound  fiscal  management,  tax  levies  shall  be  pursued,  and  the  school  district’s  finances  otherwise  managed,  to  ensure  a  general  fund  cash  balance  equivalent  to  at  least  three  (3)  months  of  operating  expenses.  

Promptly  upon  receiving  any  indication  that  such  a  cash  balance  may  not  be  achieved  within  the  first  four  (4)  years  of  the  rolling  five-­‐year  financial  forecast  period,  the  Treasurer  shall  report  such  a  finding  to  the  Board,  along  with  proposed  options  that  the  Board  may  consider.  

 

 

Page 1 of 3This report prepared for: ANDY GEISTFELD

CASH ACCOUNTS1

PAR TYPE COUPON MATURITY DATE SETTLE DATE

ORIGINAL

PRINCIPAL2 PURCHASE YLD CUSTODIAN BALANCES AS OF1DAYS TO

MATURITY98,674 STAR OHIO 0.460% 4/1/16 3/31/16 98,673.93 0.460% 03/31/16 1

- SWEEP 0.020% 4/1/16 3/31/16 - 0.020% HUNTINGTON 03/31/16 1

SECURITIES

PAR TYPE COUPON MATURITY DATE SETTLE DATE

ORIGINAL

PRINCIPAL2 PURCHASE YLD NOTE/CALL FEATURE SAFEKEEPING CUSIPDAYS TO

MATURITY249,000 CD - Brkrd 0.800% 07/18/16 01/17/14 249,000.00 0.800% FIRSTBANK OF PUERTO RICO - Monthly Interest HNB 33764JU29 109 248,000 CD - Brkrd 0.700% 07/29/16 01/31/14 248,000.00 0.700% CATHAY BANK - Monthly Interest HNB 149159JS5 120 248,000 CD - Brkrd 0.600% 08/16/16 08/17/15 248,000.00 0.600% SAFRA NATIONAL BANK - Interest at Maturity HNB 78658QPU1 138 248,000 CD - Brkrd 0.650% 08/18/16 08/19/15 248,000.00 0.650% ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK - Interest at Maturity HNB 465076HM2 140

2,000,000 CDARS 0.550% 08/18/16 08/20/15 2,000,000.00 0.550% HNB 140 248,000 CD - Brkrd 0.600% 08/19/16 08/19/15 248,000.00 0.600% MIZUHO BANK USA - Interest at Maturity HNB 60688MPP3 141 248,000 CD - Brkrd 0.650% 08/19/16 08/19/15 248,000.00 0.650% BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA - Interest at Maturity HNB 05965GUM6 141 248,000 CD - Brkrd 0.700% 08/19/16 08/19/15 248,000.00 0.700% STERLING BANK - Interest at Maturity HNB 85916VAQ8 141 249,000 CD - Brkrd 0.650% 08/25/16 08/25/15 249,000.00 0.650% BBCN BANK - Monthly Interest HNB 073296BV6 147 248,000 CD - Brkrd 0.600% 08/26/16 08/26/15 248,000.00 0.600% SANTANDER BANK - Interest at Maturity HNB 80280JHE4 148 248,000 CD - Brkrd 0.650% 08/26/16 08/26/15 248,000.00 0.650% APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS - Interest at Maturity HNB 03784JLP7 148

1,000,000 CP 0.000% 08/26/16 03/01/16 995,945.56 0.835% ABBEY NATL TREASURY HNB 00280NHS2 148 2,000,000 CP 0.000% 08/29/16 03/01/16 1,991,653.89 0.845% BANK TOKYO-MIT UFJ HNB 06538BHV8 151

249,000 CD - Brkrd 0.900% 10/31/16 10/31/14 249,000.00 0.900% ENERBANK - Monthly Interest HNB 29266ND79 214 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.000% 10/31/16 11/04/14 248,000.00 1.000% FIRST MERIT BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 320844PB3 214

1,000,000 CD 0.800% 11/02/16 11/03/14 1,000,000.00 0.800% Arlington Bk 216 248,000 CD - Brkrd 0.900% 11/07/16 11/05/14 248,000.00 0.900% PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 71270QJY3 221 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.000% 11/07/16 11/06/14 248,000.00 1.000% ALLY BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 02006LLB7 221 249,000 CD - Brkrd 0.800% 11/14/16 11/12/14 249,000.00 0.800% CARDINAL BANK - Monthly Interest HNB 14147VEF9 228 249,000 CD - Brkrd 0.850% 11/14/16 11/12/14 249,000.00 0.850% MEDALLION BANK - Monthly Interest HNB 58403BT55 228 248,000 CD - Brkrd 0.800% 11/14/16 11/14/14 248,000.00 0.800% FIRST NIAGARA BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 33583CKV0 228 249,000 CD - Brkrd 0.800% 11/18/16 11/18/14 249,000.00 0.800% MAIN ST BANK - Quarterly Interest HNB 56034WAJ0 232

1,000,000 CP 0.000% 11/25/16 03/01/16 992,677.22 0.999% ABBEY NATL TREASURY HNB 00280NLR9 239 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.000% 01/10/17 01/10/14 248,000.00 1.000% GE CAPITAL RETAIL BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 36157PUZ0 285 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.000% 01/17/17 01/15/14 248,000.00 1.000% GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 38147JSA1 292 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.000% 01/17/17 01/17/14 248,000.00 1.000% BMW BANK OF NORTH AMERICA - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 05568P6Q5 292 906,200 CD 0.800% 04/27/17 04/28/15 906,199.83 0.800% Arlington Bk 392 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.050% 06/30/17 07/22/15 248,000.00 1.050% COMPASS BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 20451PMB9 456 249,000 CD - Brkrd 1.000% 07/28/17 07/28/15 249,000.00 1.000% MB FINANCIAL BANK - Monthly Interest HNB 55266CMY9 484 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.000% 07/28/17 07/30/15 248,000.00 1.000% EVERBANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 29976DZP8 484 249,000 CD - Brkrd 1.050% 07/31/17 07/31/15 249,000.00 1.050% MERRICK BANK - Monthly Interest HNB 59013JGT0 487

1,000,000 FHLMC 0.900% 08/11/17 08/11/15 1,000,000.00 0.900% 2/11/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G7PA3 498 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.350% 10/31/17 10/31/14 248,000.00 1.350% GE CAPITAL BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 36162YXZ1 579 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.200% 11/06/17 11/05/14 248,000.00 1.200% SYNOVUS BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 87164DFW5 585 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.150% 11/13/17 11/13/14 248,000.00 1.150% WASHINGTON TRUST WESTERLY - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 940637GR6 592 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.200% 11/17/17 11/17/14 248,000.00 1.200% DOLLAR BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 25665QAM7 596 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.350% 12/18/17 12/18/15 248,000.00 1.350% ORIENTAL BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 686184WQ1 627 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.250% 12/22/17 12/23/15 248,000.00 1.250% BMO HARRIS BANK NA - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 05581WAY1 631 248,000 CD - Brkrd 1.250% 12/22/17 12/23/15 248,000.00 1.250% BERKSHIRE BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 084601FC2 631 249,000 CD - Brkrd 1.200% 12/29/17 12/30/15 249,000.00 1.200% FIRST GENERAL BANK - Monthly Interest HNB 320337BL1 638 249,000 CD - Brkrd 1.200% 12/29/17 12/30/15 249,000.00 1.200% COMMERCE WEST BANK - Monthly Interest HNB 20084THW6 638 249,000 CD - Brkrd 1.150% 12/29/17 12/30/15 249,000.00 1.150% GUARANTY B&T CO - Monthly Interest HNB 400820BU9 638

1,000,000 FHLMC 1.125% 03/16/18 03/16/16 1,000,000.00 1.125% 6/16/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G8NT2 715 1,000,000 FHLB 1.000% 03/21/18 03/21/16 998,750.00 1.063% 3/21/17 One-Time HNB 3130A7HB4 720

500,000 FHLMC 1.300% 06/18/18 06/18/15 500,000.00 1.300% 3/18/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G64T7 809 500,000 FHLMC 1.300% 07/13/18 07/13/15 500,000.00 1.300% 1/13/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G7EE7 834 247,000 CD - Brkrd 1.650% 07/30/18 07/29/15 247,000.00 1.650% CAPITAL ONE NA - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 14042E5B2 851 247,000 CD - Brkrd 1.650% 07/30/18 07/29/15 247,000.00 1.650% CAPITAL ONE BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 140420TV2 851 750,000 FHLMC 1.300% 09/11/18 09/11/15 750,000.00 1.300% 12/11/15 Quarterly HNB 3134G7VK4 894 750,000 FNMA 1.300% 09/28/18 09/28/15 750,000.00 1.300% 3/28/16 Quarterly HNB 3136G2MX2 911

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Consolidated Investment PortfolioAs of: 03/31/2016 Settle Date

1Balances for Cash accounts are based on information provided by the client and may not reflect true balances as of the date of this report. 2Does not include accrued interest, if any, paid at time of purchase. Printed: 4/1/2016 3:28 PM

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UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Consolidated Investment PortfolioAs of: 03/31/2016 Settle Date

247,000 CD - Brkrd 1.800% 11/05/18 11/03/14 247,000.00 1.800% COMENITY CAPITAL BANK - Monthly Interest HNB 20033AHW9 949 247,000 CD - Brkrd 1.850% 11/05/18 11/05/14 247,000.00 1.850% SALLIE MAE BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 795450UN3 949 247,000 CD - Brkrd 1.500% 12/24/18 12/23/15 247,000.00 1.500% KEY BANK NA - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 49306SVW3 998

1,000,000 FHLB 1.450% 12/28/18 12/28/15 999,100.00 1.481% 6/28/16 Quarterly HNB 3130A6U70 1,002 247,000 CD - Brkrd 1.600% 12/28/18 12/28/15 247,000.00 1.600% MERCANTIL COMMERCE BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 58733ACJ6 1,002 249,000 CD - Brkrd 1.550% 12/31/18 12/30/15 249,000.00 1.550% WELLS FARGO BANK NA - Monthly Interest HNB 9497483A3 1,005 250,000 FHLB 1.500% 01/29/19 01/29/16 250,000.00 1.500% 7/29/16 Quarterly HNB 3130A72G9 1,034

1,250,000 FHLMC 1.300% 02/26/19 02/26/16 1,250,000.00 1.300% 5/26/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G8M55 1,062 750,000 FNMA 1.300% 03/15/19 03/11/16 750,000.00 1.300% 9/15/16 Quarterly HNB 3136G3DQ5 1,079 247,000 CD - Brkrd 1.750% 05/20/19 05/20/15 247,000.00 1.750% AMERICAN EXP CENT BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 02587DYC6 1,145 247,000 CD - Brkrd 1.650% 05/28/19 05/28/15 247,000.00 1.650% STATE BANK OF INDIA - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 856283YN0 1,153

1,500,000 FFCB 1.620% 06/03/19 06/04/15 1,500,000.00 1.620% 6/3/16 Continuous HNB 3133EET34 1,159 500,000 FNMA 1.625% 09/30/19 09/30/15 500,000.00 1.625% 3/30/16 Quarterly HNB 3136G2MW4 1,278

1,000,000 FHLMC 1.450% 10/28/19 10/28/15 1,000,000.00 1.450% 1/28/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G75K3 1,306 247,000 CD - Brkrd 2.150% 11/05/19 11/05/14 247,000.00 2.150% CIT BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 17284C2R4 1,314 247,000 CD - Brkrd 2.150% 11/05/19 11/05/14 247,000.00 2.150% DISCOVER BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 254672CX4 1,314 247,000 CD - Brkrd 2.150% 11/06/19 11/06/14 247,000.00 2.150% AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK - Semi-Annual Interest HNB 02587CCL2 1,315

1,250,000 FHLB 1.750% 12/30/19 12/30/15 1,248,750.00 1.776% 6/30/16 Quarterly HNB 3130A6VT1 1,369 750,000 FHLMC 1.625% 03/16/20 03/16/16 750,000.00 1.625% 9/16/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G8QF9 1,446 750,000 FHLMC 1.650% 03/23/20 03/23/16 750,000.00 1.650% 9/23/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G8RY7 1,453 350,000 FHLMC 2.000% 12/30/20 12/30/15 350,000.00 2.000% 6/30/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G8EE5 1,735 900,000 FHLMC 2.000% 12/30/20 12/30/15 900,000.00 2.000% 6/30/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G8EB1 1,735 500,000 FHLB 1.875% 03/15/21 03/15/16 500,000.00 1.875% 6/15/16 Quarterly HNB 3130A7GH2 1,810 500,000 FNMA 1.800% 03/15/21 03/15/16 499,900.00 1.804% 9/15/16 Quarterly HNB 3136G3DW2 1,810 620,000 FHLMC 1.900% 03/16/21 03/16/16 620,000.00 1.900% 9/16/16 Quarterly HNB 3134G8SA8 1,811

1,750,000 FHLB 1.960% 03/30/21 03/30/16 1,750,000.00 1.960% 6/30/16 Quarterly HNB 3130A7LA1 1,825

TOTALS PARORIGINAL PRINCIPAL WTD MATURITY WTD YIELD

CASH ACCOUNTS1 98,674$ 98,673.93$ 1 0.46%SECURITIES 38,683,200 38,659,976.50$ 804 1.26%

TOTAL 38,781,874$ 38,758,650.43$ 802 1.26%

1Balances for Cash accounts are based on information provided by the client and may not reflect true balances as of the date of this report. 2Does not include accrued interest, if any, paid at time of purchase. Printed: 4/1/2016 3:28 PM

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UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Consolidated Investment PortfolioAs of: 03/31/2016 Settle Date

Type2 Type Par %Cash Equivalents $98,674 0.3%

Cash Equivalents $98,674 0.3%

US Treasury $0 0.0%US Treasury $0 0.0%

Agencies $19,120,000 49.3%FFCB $1,500,000 3.9%FHLB $5,750,000 14.8%FHLMC $9,370,000 24.2%FNMA $2,500,000 6.4%GNMA $0 0.0%

Certificates of Deposit $15,563,200 40.1%CD $15,563,200 40.1%

Other $4,000,000 10.3%BA $0 0.0%CP $4,000,000 10.3%Other $0 0.0%

Grand Total $38,781,874 100.0%

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1Balances for Cash accounts are based on information provided by the client and may not reflect true balances as of the date of this report. 2Does not include accrued interest, if any, paid at time of purchase. Printed: 4/1/2016 3:28 PM

FY16 FY16Five Year Forecast ACTUAL VARIANCE %

Cash Flow Cash Flow Better (Worse) Better (Worse)REVENUES: 7/1/15-3/31/16 7/1/15-3/31/16 Than Prior Year Than Forecasted

General Property (Real Estate) 66,885,721$ 67,328,326$ 442,605$ 0.7%Tangible Personal Property Tax 2,597,617$ 2,581,464$ (16,153)$ -0.6%Unrestricted Grants-In-Aid 3,115,216$ 3,148,591$ 33,375$ 1.1%Restricted Grants-In-Aid 10,367$ 11,119$ 752$ 7.3%Property Tax Allocation 4,476,823$ 4,474,823$ (2,000)$ 0.0%Investment Income 229,000$ 275,194$ 46,194$ 20.2%All Other Operating Revenue 1,891,200$ 2,225,741$ 334,541$ 17.7%Total Revenue 79,205,944$ 80,045,258$ 839,314$ 1.1%

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES:Total Other Financing Sources 163,593$ 180,754$ 17,161$ 10.5%Total Revenue and Other Financing Sources 79,369,537$ 80,226,012$ 856,475$ 1.1%

EXPENDITURES:Personal Services 37,915,125$ 38,019,768$ (104,643)$ -0.3%Employee's Retirement / Insurance Benefits 13,180,259$ 13,151,419$ 28,840$ 0.2%Purchased Services 7,236,387$ 7,284,410$ (48,023)$ -0.7%Supplies and Materials 1,338,018$ 1,430,934$ (92,916)$ -6.9%Capital Outlay 91,168$ 56,191$ 34,977$ 38.4%Other Objects 1,260,849$ 1,227,350$ 33,499$ 2.7%Total Expenditures 61,021,806$ 61,170,072$ (148,266)$ -0.2%

OTHER FINANCING USES:Total Other Financing Uses 373,450$ 358,366$ 15,084$ 4.0%Total Expenditure and Other Financing Uses 61,395,256$ 61,528,438$ (133,182)$ -0.2%

Excess Rev & Oth Fin Sources over (under) Exp 17,974,281$ 18,697,574$ 723,293$ 4.0%

Beginning Cash Balance 35,610,707$ 35,610,707$ -$ 0.0%Ending Cash Balance 53,584,988$ 54,308,281$ 723,293$ 1.3%

FUND BALANCE RESERVESOutstanding Encumbrances -$ Budget Reserve 3,860,774$ 3,860,774$ -$ Total Reservations 3,860,774$ 3,860,774$ -$

Unreserved Fund Balance 49,724,214$ 50,447,507$ 723,293$ 1.5%

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLSMarch 2016 - Financial Report

Date: 04/05/2016 Upper Arlington City Schools Page: 1Time: 8:44 am Financial Report by Fund Type/Fund/SCC (FINSUM)

FYTD MTD FYTD Current Current Unencumbered Begin Balance MTD Receipts Receipts Expenditures Expenditures Fund Balance Encumbrances Fund Balance

TOTAL FOR Fund Type 11- General Fund: 35,610,706.97 6,784,853.19 80,226,009.89 7,274,910.84 61,528,436.22 54,308,280.64 3,860,774.20 50,447,506.44

TOTAL FOR Fund Type 12- Special Revenue: 1,567,677.42 273,200.95 3,419,102.74 319,141.20 3,073,032.03 1,913,748.13 608,351.25 1,305,396.88

TOTAL FOR Fund Type 13- Debt Service: 2,354,679.51 209,305.51 3,036,720.28 24,399.31 2,870,451.70 2,520,948.09 0.00 2,520,948.09

TOTAL FOR Fund Type 14- Capital Projects: 4,713,538.63 211,136.86 3,269,872.80 653,273.16 3,529,027.12 4,454,384.31 1,584,512.77 2,869,871.54

TOTAL FOR Fund Type 21- Enterprise: 2,031,492.13 416,568.35 3,360,150.28 420,847.25 2,949,776.86 2,441,865.55 331,028.22 2,110,837.33

TOTAL FOR Fund Type 22- Internal Service: 2,876,843.06 935,216.35 7,413,174.21 600,834.52 7,252,636.06 3,037,381.21 2,580,285.48 457,095.73

TOTAL FOR Fund Type 33- Agency Fund: 672,618.46 149,778.92 1,222,407.98 155,266.61 1,097,123.91 797,902.53 421,663.71 376,238.82

GRAND TOTALS: 49,827,556.18 8,980,060.13 101,947,438.18 9,448,672.89 82,300,483.90 69,474,510.46 9,386,615.63 60,087,894.83

UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOLS 2016-17 FEE SCHEDULE

Exhibit A-3April 18, 2016

HIGH SCHOOL

Course Name Fee ARTAdvanced Ceramics* 30.00$ Advanced Photography* 20.00$ AP Studio Art 100.00$ IB Studio Art HL-Year One 100.00$ IB Studio Art HL-Year Two 100.00$ Ceramics I* 30.00$ Designing with Materials I* 35.00$ Desktop Design* 20.00$ Desktop Design II* 25.00$ Drawing * 20.00$ Honors Ceramics 60.00$ IB Ceramics SL 60.00$ IB Drawing SL 40.00$ Honors Drawing 40.00$ Honors Painting 70.00$ IB Painting SL 70.00$ IB Photography SL 40.00$ Honors Photography 40.00$ Media Arts* 20.00$ Honors Multimedia Graphics 40.00$ IB Multimedia Graphics SL 40.00$ Painting I* 35.00$ Photography* 20.00$ Photo Tech 20.00$ IB Designing with Materials SL 70.00$ Honors Designing with Materials 70.00$ Honors Cinematic Arts 50.00$ Advanced Multimedia* 25.00$ Digital Photography 15.00$ SCIENCEPhysical Science 14.10$

Physical Science-R 12.50$

Honor Physical Science 14.10$

Honors Biology 12.50$

Biology 12.50$

AP Biology 20.00$

Physiology* 20.00$

Material Science 30.00$

Chemistry 12.50$

Honors Chemistry 12.50$

AP Chemistry 12.00$

Honors Organic Chemistry* 15.00$

Physics 15.00$

AP Physics C 20.00$

Environmental Science 15.00$

IB Biology HL-Year One 63.00$

IB Biology HL-Year Two 63.00$

IB Physics-SL 20.00$

AP Environmental Science 17.50$ IB Environmental Systems-SL 15.00$

* Semester Course

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UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOLS 2016-17 FEE SCHEDULE

Exhibit A-3April 18, 2016

HIGH SCHOOL, continued

OTHERAthletic Fee - per sport 100.00$ Technology Fee 50.00$ Parking Permit Fee 75.00$ Other class fees (non-art and science courses) as noted in Program of Studies

* Semester Course

MIDDLE SCHOOLFee

INSTRUCTIONAL FEE 6th Grade 30.00$ 7th Grade 25.00$ 8th Grade 25.00$

OTHERAthletic Fee - per sport 50.00$

Technology Fee 50.00$

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFee

Instructional Fee 25.00$

Technology Fee 50.00$

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 Exhibit  A-­‐4  

April  18,  2016    

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS, TECHNOLOGY AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Upper Arlington City School District, Franklin County, Ohio, that:

Section 1. The Board of Education (the "Board") of the Upper Arlington City School District, Franklin County, Ohio is hereby authorized to enter into a master lease purchase agreement and related schedules and addendums (collectively, the "Lease Purchase Agreement"), with Apple Inc., or such other entity as determined by the Treasurer, for the lease and purchase of computers, technology and related equipment (collectively, the "Equipment").

Section 2. On behalf of the Board, the Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute the Lease Purchase Agreement, which agreement shall be in such form, not inconsistent with the terms of this Resolution. The Treasurer is also hereby authorized to execute any other agreements, or other documents necessary in connection with the lease and purchase of the Equipment. The Treasurer's execution of such documents shall be conclusive evidence of the Board's approval of such documents.

Section 3. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Board

concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

 

Exhibit B-1 April 18, 2016

BOARD AGENDA ITEM

The Superintendent recommends that the Board accept the resignation of Brett Gambill from his administrative position (Tremont Elementary School principal) effective with the end of the current school year (the Superintendent also notes that he has exercised his right under Ohio law to return to a District teaching position under a continuing contract effective with the 2016-2017 school year).

Exhibit B-2 April 18, 2016

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement is entered into on April 18, 2016, by and among Elizabeth VanWinkle (“VanWinkle”), Cynthia Redman (“Redman”), Upper Arlington Education Association (“Association”) and the Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education (“Board of Education”). WHEREAS, VanWinkle and Redman are each currently employed as 0.5 full-time equivalent teachers by the Board of Education and 0.5 full-time equivalent paraprofessionals by the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; WHEREAS, the parties to this Memorandum of Agreement desire to settle all matters in controversy between them with respect to the employment, positions and job duties held by each VanWinkle and Redman; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreement set forth below, the parties to this agreement agree as follows: 1. Full-Time Teaching Positions. VanWinkle and Redman will each be placed on full-time teaching contracts with the District effective April 19, 2016 and will resign their individual positions as paraprofessionals with the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio effective the same date. VanWinkle and Redman each agree that 0.5 of the full-time individual positions as a teacher will automatically be nonrenewed effective June 30, 2016. Each party agrees that the Board does not need to take any further action to effectuate these nonrenewals. Further, VanWinkle and Redman hereby waive any right either may have under Ohio law, R.C. 3319.11 and the collective bargaining agreement, to receive written notice of non-renewal by June 1, 2016. 2. Future ELL Positions. VanWinkle and Redman will each be considered for any future ELL teaching positions that may become open. 3. Additional Wages. The Board of Education will make payment to VanWinkle and Redman for wages that would have been received had each been a full-time teacher in the District from November 1, 2015 to April 18, 2016, offset by all wages already paid by the District and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio. This payment will be made no later than the second pay in May 2016. Under no circumstances shall VanWinkle or Redman receive more overall compensation than what would have been received had each been a full-time teacher in the District from November 1, 2015 to April 18, 2016. VanWinkle and Redman each agree that she is not entitled to any other wages, benefits or payments from the Board. The Association, VanWinkle and Redman agree that VanWinkle and Redman were not acting as full-time teachers before November 1, 2015. The parties note that VanWinkle was on unpaid child care leave from November 1 to November 20, 2016, and the parties agree her first day of return as a paid employee was November 23, 2016.

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4. Non-Admission of Liability. The parties agree that nothing in this Memorandum of Agreement, nor any action to be taken pursuant hereto, shall constitute or be deemed to be evidence of an admission on the part of the Board of Education, its agents or employees of any liability or wrongdoing whatsoever. Specifically, the Board of Education disclaims any liability regarding the job duties and wages owed to VanWinkle and Redman. Further, the Board of Education affirmatively asserts that during the 2015-16 school year it has appropriately served students with limited English proficiency, commonly referred to as English Language Learners.

5. Relation to Collective Bargaining Agreement. VanWinkle, Redman and the Association agree to waive any right to file a grievance complaining of the facts and events that gave rise to this Memorandum of Agreement. This Memorandum of Agreement shall not affect the interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and will not be used against the Association or Board of Education as past practice or precedent. The Association and/or VanWinkle and/or Redman retain all rights both legal and/or contractual for the sole purpose of enforcing this Agreement. 6. Relation to R.C. Chapter 4117. VanWinkle, Redman and the Association agree to waive any right to file an unfair labor practice charge with the State Employment Relations Board complaining of the facts and events that gave rise to this Memorandum of Agreement. Elizabeth VanWinkle Date Cynthia Redman Date UPPER ARLINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ____________________________________ ______________________________ Date UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Board President Date Superintendent Date