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CHRISTIAN PARK SCHOOL 82
4700 English Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46201
317.226.4282
2015-2016
Mr. Duane KrambeckPrincipal
Table of Contents I. Letter From the Principal
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II. Staff Roster.................................................................................................................................................................................................4
III. School Information.................................................................................................................................................................................5
a.Vision Statement
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b. Mission Statement..................................................................................................................................................................................5
c. Core Values.................................................................................................................................................................................................5
d. IPS Core Commitments & Beliefs....................................................................................................................................................5
e. Contact Information...............................................................................................................................................................................5
f. School Hours.............................................................................................................................................................................................5
IV. School Policies..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
a.Student Attendance................................................................................................................................................................................
6
b. Arrival & Dismissal.................................................................................................................................................................................7
c. Request for Transportation Changes: .........................................................................................................................................8
d. Address and Phone Changes: ...........................................................................................................................................................8
e. Child Custody:...........................................................................................................................................................................................8
f. Mandated Reporting:............................................................................................................................................................................8
g. Student Records:.....................................................................................................................................................................................8
i. Student Medical .....................................................................................................................................................................................9
k. Inclement Weather:................................................................................................................................................................................9
l. Volunteers and Visitors: ....................................................................................................................................................................9
Christian Park Elementary School, #82 Family and Student Handbook
m. Dress Code: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
n. Personal Property:................................................................................................................................................................................10
o. Parties and Celebrations:...................................................................................................................................................................10
p. Field Trips:................................................................................................................................................................................................11
q. Lost and Found Items:........................................................................................................................................................................11
r. Cafeteria Information..........................................................................................................................................................................11
V. Academic and Social Achievement...............................................................................................................................................11
a.Progress Reports, Report Cards, Grading.................................................................................................................................
11
c. Communication:....................................................................................................................................................................................12
d. Student Recognition.............................................................................................................................................................................13
e. Study Habits and Homework..........................................................................................................................................................13
f. Special Services......................................................................................................................................................................................
13VII.School Safety and Discipline Policies..........................................................................................................................................
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I. Letter From the Principal
Dear Students and Families,
On behalf of the entire staff, I would like to welcome you to Christian Park School 82. We believe that every student has a right to an exceptional education and that school staff and families must work together in order to ensure that right becomes a reality.
Christian Park Elementary School, #82 Family and Student Handbook
It is our goal to be an “A” school and our partnership with families and the community is critical to realizing that goal.
The following handbook will provide families and students with the basic expectations and guidelines we have defined as critical to our success as a school.
I will hold myself, staff, students, and families to the highest expectations both academically and as it relates to demonstrating our core values: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Kind. We will accomplish great things at School 82 this year and greatness starts with setting high expectations. I also expect staff, students, and families to hold me and each other to the same level of high expectations.
Our school has an open door policy and we encourage families and community members to join us throughout the school year as we towards reaching our goal of being an “A” school.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me, your teacher, or any staff member with any questions, concerns or suggestions you have.
Have a great year!
Principal Krambeck
II. Staff Roster Position Room Name Email Position Room Name Email
Principal 210 Duane Krambeck
[email protected] Secretary Office Linda Grube
Social Worker
215 Kristine
Eaton [email protected] PIE 204
Jeanine
Jordan [email protected]
BAF 156 Kenneth
Day [email protected] Gallahue 214
Lauren
Harger LHarger@ecommunity
.com
Kdg. 150 Angela
Gross [email protected] Art 225
AJ Kays [email protected]
Kdg. 152 Emma Carmichael
[email protected] Music 122 Denise Nixon
Kdg. 153 Victoria
Harris [email protected] PE 140
Wendy
Gammon [email protected]
1st 303 Janice
Bennett [email protected]
Special Education
314 Alexa Wilcox
1st 306 Lisa Comer
[email protected] Special Education
315 Helen Deck
1st 307 Phyllis Leach
[email protected] Special Education
224 Pamela
Pearce [email protected]
2nd 308 Christine
Coverdale [email protected]
Special Education
255
2nd 310 Jessica
OConnor [email protected] ESL 316
Catherine
Berger [email protected]
2nd 309 Pam Oliphant
[email protected] Speech 137 Brett Beavers
3rd 327 Cheryl
Mcbride [email protected] Psychologist 316
Catherine
Looby [email protected]
3rd 313 Gayle Cline [email protected] Compliance 316 Laura Blair
3rd 311 Kira Conlon [email protected] Title 1 136 Jennifer Etter
4th 216 Julie Oltean
[email protected] Literacy Coach
312 Jennifer
Sweeney [email protected]
4th 218 Marie Sheridan
[email protected] Media Assistant
203 Jeanette
Miller [email protected]
4th 219 Priscilla Mercer
[email protected] Media Specialist
203 Jean Sage
5th 250 Shirley
Johns [email protected] Cafeteria 155
Mary Starnes [email protected]
6th 252 Bradley
Allen [email protected]
Head Custodian
126 Willie Anderson
6th 251 Carolyn
Harris [email protected] Custodian 126
Anthony
Wilson [email protected]
6th 253 Sherry
Parsons [email protected] Custodian 126
Donald Reed [email protected]
III. School Information a. Vision Statement
i. All children in the Christian Park community will have access to high quality, culturally and developmentally relevant education, building a foundation for students to be global thinkers and life-long learners.
b. Mission Statement i. We will provide high quality, elementary education while partnering with parents
and community members to ensure students are prepared physically, emotionally, and intellectually for their future academic careers.
c. Core Values i. Be Respectful ii. Be Responsible iii. Be Safe iv. Be Kind
d. IPS Core Commitments & Beliefs
i. All IPS students can achieve their full potential, learn at high levels, and graduate prepared to succeed in school, career and life.
ii. Effective teachers and great schools are the key to students’ success. iii. All IPS schools must be great places to teach and great places to learn.
iv. The IPS Central Administration exists solely to support the work of teachers and schools, and must be a high performing organization.
v. IPS families and the entire Indianapolis community have a shared responsibility for student success and will benefit from this success.
e. Contact Information Christian Park Elementary School, #82 4700 English Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201 Office: 317.226.4282 Fax: 317.226.3435 Principal – Mr. Duane Krambeck
Administrative Associate – Ms. Linda Grube
Transportation www.myips.org/buses 317.226.4000 IPS Service Center www.myips.org 317.226.4000 f. School Hours
School Office: 8:00AM – 4:00PM Arrival and Breakfast 8:25 – 8:50 AM Tardy bell 8:50 AM Class Begins 8:50 AM Dismissal 3:30 PM
IV. School Policies a. Student Attendance
i. Attendance Requirements: The Indianapolis Public Schools requires all students enrolled in the schools of this Corporation to attend school regularly in accordance with the laws of the State. There are two types of student absences, excused and unexcused.
ii. Absences and Missed Instructional Time: Students who are frequently absent or late to school miss valuable instruction time. Research indicates that children with poor school attendance are not only developing bad habits for their future, but have poorer academic performance over time than their peers who attend school regularly. Our attendance motto at Christian Park is “Miss a day, miss A LOT!” Parents commonly have the misperception that if their student is absent, completing missed school work is sufficient. Not true. No amount of make-up work can “make-up” the instruction time that students miss when they are absent from school.
iii. Excused and Unexcused Absences: District policy indicates that a child can be excused from school for the purpose of student illness, religious holiday, and the death of an immediate family member only. Car trouble, bad weather, family emergency, vacations, etc. are not excused absences. Important to note is that if a student’s attendance is below 95%, a written note from the parent may not excuse the student from school, and the absence will remain unexcused. iv. Non-Countable Absences: District policy indicates that the following will be considered non-countable absence: Approved school-sanctioned field trips , pages in the Indiana General Assembly, participation in Election Day Activities (students participating in valid Election Day activities must provide written documentation for this absence.), Subpoenaed as a Witness, Indiana National Guard, Death in Immediate Family, Suspensions either in or out of school, Juvenile or Criminal Justice System Detention, Hospitalization or medical treatment/therapy with proper documentation.
v. Student Medical Appointments: Parents are encouraged to schedule medical appointments outside of the school day and during extended vacation times in the fall, winter, and spring. If a medical appointment is needed, please
ensure students do not miss an entire day of school for a routine medical appointment. Please ensure that an original note or fax is provided from the doctor’s office to the school social worker/attendance officer indicating the medical appointment.
vi. Reporting a Student Absence: While parents are encouraged to contact the school office to notify the school of their student’s absence, these calls will not serve to excuse a student from school. Upon the students return to school, a parent must provide a written note indicating the student’s full name, date of the absence, and reason for the absence. An original or faxed doctor’s statement should be turned in if possible.
vii. Poor Attendance and Legal Intervention: Regular student attendance at school is required by Indiana Law. Ten unexcused absences is considered to be a violation of the Indiana School Attendance Law. Students who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences will be considered truant. Students 12 years and older
will be referred to the Marion County Juvenile Court system for truancy. Parents of students under the age of 12 will be referred to the Marion County Superior Court for educational neglect. A report to Child Protective Services (CPS) will also be made in the case of any student missing 10 or more unexcused days from school.
viii. Attendance Incentives: Students will be offered incentives and rewards for demonstrating excellent attendance throughout the school year.
ix. Attendance Questions: Parents should contact the school social worker/attendance officer with any questions or concerns regarding student attendance or the school’s attendance policy.
x. Make-up Work: In all cases of absence, whether countable or non-countable, students shall be expected to make up work on all assignments missed. Full credit for make-up work completed shall be allowed for all countable and noncountable absences. Make-up work will be accepted within the period of return to school which equals the period of absence. Example: if a student is absent for two days, all make-up work is due within two days of return to schoo.
xi. Tardiness Policy: Tardiness will be defined as arriving to school after the designated start time or leaving before the designated end time. All students who arrive late or leave early must have a doctor’s statement the following day. This statement will need to be given to your child’s teacher. Any late arrival or early dismissal without a doctor’s statement will be considered an unexcused tardy. After 3 unexcused days tardy students will receive one of the following consequences: lunch detention, recess detention, suspension from after school activities/athletics, other consequences and interventions as outlined by the principal.
xii. Early Dismissal: Students are required to be in school for the entire day. Please schedule appointments before or after school. In the event that a student needs to be picked up before dismissal, a written note from the parent should be sent to the classroom teacher. Due to safety concerns, no early
dismissal will be permitted after 3:00pm. Under no circumstances will a child be released to someone other than the legal guardian or his/her designee as outlined on the student’s registration file. Picture identification, such as a driver’s license, is always required when signing out a student. In order to maximize instructional time, students will not be called to the front office for early dismissal until the guardian/designee arrives in the office.
b. Arrival & Dismissal i. Students will be allowed to enter the building at 8:25 AM and depart the
building at 3:30 PM. Supervision will not be provided before 8:25AM ii. Bus Riders: Bus riders exit and load the bus on English Avenue. No cars are
permitted to drop off students or park on English Avenue from 8:15 – 9:00a.m. or 3:15 – 3:45p.m.. Starting at 8:30a.m. staff members will begin to unload each bus. Students will enter through entrance X and be led to either the cafeteria for breakfast. At dismissal, staff members will escort all bus students to their bus. After all buses have been loaded, a staff member will give the first bus a signal to leave. Please visit www.myips.org/buses for more information regarding IPS transportation.
iii. Car Riders Car riders will enter and exit through Door #7 on Wentworth Blvd. Cars will line up in a single file line on Worcester Blvd. facing Worcester Blvd. Students will only exit and enter cars on the school sidewalk in front of Door #7. Students will wait to exit and enter cars until a staff member indicates it is time to do so. If car riders are early they must remain in the car until a staff member is present and indicates it is time to do so. Please do not allow your student to arrive before 8:25AM.
iv. Walkers: During arrival walkers will use Door #7 on Wentworth Blvd. If students are early, they must wait outside unless it is below 32 degrees. We need them to be present only when supervision is available. In order to increase safety at dismissal, walkers will be dismissed from Door #1 at 3:40PM OR after all car rider and bus rider students have been dismissed. Car rider students will no longer be permitted to exit with walker students. Family members who walk to pick up students may wait outside of Door #1. Families will not be permitted to enter the building until walkers are released outside.
c. Request for Transportation Changes: Any changes to student transportation require a written note from the parent to the classroom teacher. In order to ensure student safety, changes to student transportation will not be accepted via telephone. In case of an emergency, please call the Main office at 317.226.4282 no later than 2:30PM in order to allow adequate time to inform the teacher and student. Any requests for emergency changes in transportation made after 2:30PM will not be accepted.
d. Address and Phone Changes: Please complete a new emergency contact form every time you have a change in your address, phone number or other information.
e. Child Custody: “Parent” as defined in the Indianapolis Bylaws and Policies (section 0000 Number 0100) is the natural, adoptive, or surrogate parents or the party designated by the courts as the legal guardian or custodian of a student. Both parents
will be considered to have equal rights unless an up to date court of law decrees otherwise.
f. Mandated Reporting: As outlined in SB Policy 8462: Every staff member of IPS is responsible for reporting immediately every case, whether ascertained or suspected, of abuse, abandonment, cruelty, or neglect resulting in physical or mental injury to a student by other than accidental means. The staff member will immediately call the Child Protective Services of Indianapolis or Indianapolis Police and shall secure prompt medical attention for any such injuries reported. Information concerning alleged child abuse of a student is confidential information and is not to be shared with anyone other than the administration or the reporting agency.
g. Student Records: All legal guardians must complete a student information sheet at the start of each school year and when any changes are made throughout the year. No changes will be made unless an updated student information sheet is completed by the legal guardian. Please provide the office with any legal documents regarding student guardianship or visitation rights to avoid any confusion and maintain the legal rights of all individuals involved. The legal guardian may access his/her student records at any time unless there is a legal document denying access. Any requests must be made in writing to the principal and the school given a 24 hour notice. This allows the office time to verify all the information contained in the record.
h. Immunizations: Under Indiana Code, students are not permitted to attend school without proof of proper immunizations. Updated immunization records must be submitted to the main office. A student may be exempt from immunization requirements by providing the office with: 1. a written statement from the physician exempting the student form an immunization. 2. A written statement from the parent outlining the immunizations interference with the free exercise of the student’s religious rights.
i. Student Illness and Medical Emergency: While we want all students at school as much as possible, we have guidelines for when students become ill during the school day. If your student has a fever above 100 degrees or vomits during the school day, of is suspected of having a communicable disease, we will contact you or your emergency contact for the student to be picked up immediately. Students may return to school if they are fever or vomit free for a 24 hour period. In the event of a serious situation the school will contact 911 immediately and follow their guidelines.
j. Student Medication: The medications and/or treatments which may be administered are defined in SB Policy 5330. The following procedures must be followed regarding student medication:
i. Families should determine with their physician’s counsel whether the medication schedule can be adjusted to avoid administering medication during school hours.
ii. The medication request and authorization form must be completed by the guardian and principal or designee.
iii. A new request form must be submitted each school year or for each new medication.
iv. The Principal reserves the right to discontinue the privilege of a student selfadministering a medication.
k. Inclement Weather: Families can find information about inclement weather beliefs and procedures at www.myips.org/page/35666 The IPS Board makes all decisions for the school regarding inclement weather closures and delays. A connect-ed message will be sent out to all families regarding board decision.
l. Volunteers and Visitors: Family and community members are encouraged to visit and volunteer at School 82 on a regular basis. All visitors/volunteers must make arrangements 24 hours in advance with the classroom teacher or other staff member as to minimize the interruption to the instructional day. Unscheduled visitors/volunteers may be given permission on the day of at the discretion of the Principal. All visitors must check into the front office to receive a visitor’s pass and must where the approved visitor’s pass at all times during the visit. At the end of the visit all visitors must check out in the front office and return the visitor pass.
m. Dress Code: All students are expected to follow the IPS Student Dress Code which can be found at www.myips.org\dresscode changes to the dress code for the 2015 – 2016 school year are listed below.
n. Personal Property: Students are solely responsible for their personal property while
in the building. As outlined in SB Policy 5771, the principal or designee may search a
student, his/her possessions, storage, desk if there is any suspicion of illegal or dangerous substance or object or stolen property may be in the possession of the student. Cell phones and other electronic devices not issued by the school are not permitted on campus without the principal’s permission. If a student is caught with or using an electronic device during the school day the following consequences will be issued:
i. 1st Offense – Electronic device confiscated, teacher notifies parent, and device returned at the end of the day.
ii. 2nd Offense – Electronic device confiscated, teacher notifies parent, and device returned after the family meets with the teacher. iii. 3rd Offense – Electronic device confiscated, teacher notifies parent, and device returned after the family meets with the principal.
iv. Any additional offenses will result in individualized responses at the principal’s discretion.
o. Parties and Celebrations: i. We encourage families to support us in celebrating students for their academic
successes as the primary means of school based celebration. Classroom teachers will include information about opportunities to support academic celebrations in weekly newsletters via the Friday Folder.
ii. Individual student celebrations for non- academic reasons will be allowed during student lunch or recess time only and must be scheduled through the classroom teacher at least 24 hours in advance.
iii. Unscheduled celebrations or deliveries of food/gifts/flowers/etc. will not be permitted. All items must adhere to district, state and national wellness guidelines.
iv. Instead of purchasing food for a student/class we encourage families to donate a book to the classroom library and schedule a time to read the book with the class during Interactive Read Aloud time.
p. Field Trips: i. We look forward to exposing students to learning opportunities outside of the
school building throughout the course of the year. When staff plan a field trip, the teacher will send home a permission slip. Field trips may require a fee for participation. Families who cannot afford a field trip fee should reach out to the teacher or Parent Involvement Education for financial assistance. No student will miss a field trip due to lack of finance.
ii. Students will not be permitted to participate in a field trip unless the permission slip form is returned by the legal guardian. Verbal or hand written permission will not be permitted. The principal retains the right to ask a family member to chaperone the student on the trip in cases where student behavior may impact the safety of the student and others. Any student not participating in a field trip will receive academic work at the school on the day of the trip.
q. Lost and Found Items: Any personal property found in the building should be turned in to our lost and found area located in the cafeteria and managed by the Behavior Adjustment Facilitator, Mr. Day. Any unclaimed items will be donated at the end of each Quarter.
r. Cafeteria Information i. Fees: All students who choose to will receive a free breakfast and lunch.
Students may bring a lunch from home that meets district, state, and federal wellness guidelines.
ii. Lunch Visitation: We encourage families to visit the school during lunch hours to each with your student in the parent and community center.
V. Academic and Social Achievement a. Progress Reports and Report Cards will be sent home on the following
dates:
August 28, 2015 Q1 Progress Report
October 2, 2015 Q1 Report Card
November 13, 2015 Q2 Progress Report
December 17, 2015 Q2 Report Card
February 5, 2016 Q3 Progress Report
March 18, 2015 Q3 Report Card
April 29, 2015 Q4 Progress Report
VI. June 8, 2016 Q4 Report Card
b. Grading: The following IPS Grading Scale will be used for students at School 82
1st – 6th Grade Students Kindergarten
Grade % Value to Grade
Grade Definition
A 95 – 100
O Outstanding A- 92-94
B+ 89-91
B 84-88
S Satisfactory Progress
B- 82-83
C+ 79-81
C 75-78
I Improving C- 73-74
D+ 71-72
D 67-70
N Not meeting
minimum standards
D- 65-66
F 0-64
c. Communication: General Expectations: In case of emergency it is very important that school staff be able to contact the guardian or emergency contact at all times during the school day. We ask that families always keep updated phone numbers and emails on file with the office. School staff strive to provide families with signature customer service at all times. Please allow 24 – 48 hours for staff member to return phone calls or emails. If you do not receive a response from a staff member within 24 – 48 hours or in cases of emergency please contact the principal directly at 317.226.4282 or 317.750.6452 i. Conferences: Families have the right to request a conference with the teacher or
other staff member at any time throughout the school year to discuss academic and social progress. Teachers and other staff members also have the right to request a conference with families to discuss academic and social progress.
Please schedule conference 24 – 28 hours in advance with the staff member. iii. Phone Calls: Families are encouraged to call the school office at any time 317.226.4282. If it is during instructional time we will take a message and deliver it to the teacher. Please allow 24-48 hours for the teacher or staff member to return your call. Please keep an updated phone number on file with the office at all times. iv. Email: We encourage families to use email as much as possible when
communicating with staff members. Many times staff members can respond to an email sooner than they can return a phone call. Emails for all staff members are listed on the staff roster.
v. Friday Folders: Every student will be given a red Friday Folder at the start of the school year. Students are expected to bring Friday Folders home every Friday and return to school every Monday. At minimum families can expect to receive the following items in the Friday Folder: weekly teacher newsletter, homework, monthly school newsletter, weekly progress reports, any school based communication.
vi. Social Media: This year we will focus on increasing our communication via the school website and social media. Please make sure you visit us at: www.myips.org/christianpark82 facebook.com/IPSPark82 @IPSPark82 d. Student Recognition
i. We encourage staff, students, and families to support each other in recognizing all of the hard work we all do throughout the year. One way we recognize students is through quarterly awards assemblies. Awards assemblies will be held the Friday after report cards are delivered during Special Area Classes. Recognitions Include
Recognition Requirement
Principal’s Award Perfect attendance, no suspensions and all O’s or A’s in every class on the report card.
A Honor Roll All O’s or A’s in every class on the report card.
A/B Honor Roll All O/S or A/B in every class on the report card.
Perfect Attendance Award Student is present every day with no days tardy and no early dismissals.
Attendance Award Student is present for 98% or more of the quarter and has 3 or less tardy/early dismissals.
Academic Growth Award Student meets or exceeds growth goals for Assessments (Dibels, Acuity, ISTEP, SRI)
Academic Excellence Award Student meets or exceeds end of year grade level expectations for assessments (Dibels, Acuity, ISTEP, SRI).
Citizenship Award Student’s name is pulled at least once for weekly PAW ticket drawing.
Family Engagement Award Family Member gives at least 1 hour of volunteer time during the Quarter.
e. Study Habits and Homework
i. Research continues to show that successful students read and/or are read to at least 20 minutes each day outside of the school day. Teachers will communicate individual class study habits and homework expectations and we expect families to ensure students meet these expectations daily. Failure to complete homework will result in loss of privileges at school.
f. Special Services i. Every student has individual strengths and areas of needs and it is the
responsibility of the student, family, and staff to ensure that we are all working together to leverage student strengths while supporting areas of need. . If the student shows lack of adequate academic or social progress the classroom teacher will provide a range of academic and social supports. If the student does not show improvement with classroom teacher supports the teacher will involve the Multi-Tiered Student Support (MTSS) Team. The MTSS Team will review student data with the support of the guardian to develop and implement additional interventions to support the student.
ii. We also offer a wide range of services for Special Education or English Language Learner students.
VII. School Safety and Discipline Policies a. Emergency Drills: To ensure that students and staff are prepared for emergencies, we
will practice our responses to various emergency situations throughout the year, including:
1. Fire Drills – at least once a month 2. Tornado Drills – at least twice a year 3. Lockdown Drills – at least twice a year
b. Student Conduct and Discipline: i. Christian Park School 82 will follow guidelines as outlined in the IPS Student
Code of Conduct which can be found at www.myips.org The principal retains the right to make all final decisions regarding student conduct expectations and discipline.
ii. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): We strive to give students clear expectations, support them in meeting those expectations, and reward them once they have met the expectations. PBIS is the framework that we have chosen to guide our work as families and staff work together to create a Safe, Respectful, and Responsible and Kind environment for all students, staff, and families.
iii. Bus Expectations and discipline 1. Comprehensive information transportation can be found at
www.myips.org/buses 2. Students are expected to follow the IPS transportation guidelines at all
times. 3. The principal will determine consequences for improper bus behavior
based on the severity and frequency of the behavior. Consequences may include:
a. Verbal Warning from driver b. Written disciplinary notice from driver
c. Conference with Behavior Adjustment Facilitator d. Conference with Principal
e. Suspension of bus privileges 4. Students and families will be held accountable for damage done to
school/bus property. 5. Students who live less than one mile from the school and live on the North
side of English avenue are required to walk to school. 6. Students will ride the same bus and use the same bus stop unless a written
change of address is approved by the school.
IPS INDOOR AIR QUALITY PROCEDURE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide air quality that contributes to a favorable learning environment for students, productivity for teachers and sta�, as well as health for all building occupants. IPS Personnel shall report air quality concerns to the IPS Safety O�ce at 226-4640. The Safety O�ce will provide an inspection and air testing, if necessary, to determine if the air quality is acceptable.
Indianapolis Public Schools follows the Indiana State Department of Health Indoor Air Quality Rule, 410 IAC 33, and has an indoor air quality (IAQ) inspection, evaluation, and parent and employee noti�cation program to assist schools in improving indoor air quality and establish best practices for IAQ in schools.
Indianapolis Public Schools designated "IAQ coordinator" is Pam Bedka. Pam Bedka can be reached in the Safety O�ce at 226-4640. Pam Bedka is the lead contact person for sta�, the Indiana State Department of Health, the Marion County Public Health Department, etc., for all indoor air quality related matters.
IAQ CRITERIADuring an inspection, the Safety O�ce will investigate any condition that is contributing or could contribute to poor IAQ, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Carbon dioxide levels.(2) Temperature and Relative Humidity.(3) Evidence of mold or water damage.(4) Excess dust.
CARBON DIOXIDE LEVELSOutdoor air shall be supplied to classrooms when occupied.
The Safety O�ce will ensure carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the breathing zone never exceed seven hundred (700) ppm over the outdoor CO2 concentration. (outdoor CO2 ppm) + 700 ppm = maximum CO2
All specialty rooms shall meet the default values for minimum ventilation rates in breathing zones as published in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 62.1-2007 table 6-1.
TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITYHEATING FACILITIESshall maintain a temperature not less than the following:(1) Sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit in all:
HVACSchools shall establish and maintain a written procedure for routine maintenance of HVAC systems including:
(1) A schedule for inspecting the HVAC system, including an annual inspection.(2) Keeping ventilation units unobstructed.(3) A schedule for cleaning the HVAC coils.(4) A schedule for changing �lters.
Schools shall establish and maintain written maintenance logs covering cleaning and �lter changes of the HVAC systems for a minimum of three (3) years.
VEHICLE IDLINGIndianapolis Public Schools has a written Procedure to address any idling vehicles within one hundred (100) feet of any building containing classrooms. If you need a copy of this procedure, or need help implementing this at your school, please call the Safety O�ce at 226-4640.
ALLERGENS AND IRRITANTSOzone generators sold as air puri�ers are not to be used in the classrooms.
Scented candles and air fresheners are not to be used in classrooms.
When a water leak or intrusion is discovered, corrective action shall be taken within forty-eight (48) hours. Please contact Facilities Management at 226-4466 immediately.
When mold or mold-contaminated material is discovered, corrective action shall be taken within forty-eight (48) hours. Please contact the Safety O�ce at 226-4640 immediately.
Carpet vacuums shall meet HEPA �ltration levels by January 1, 2015.
ANIMALS
CHEMICALSStudent exposure to chemicals must be kept to a minimum. When evaluating student exposures, the more stringent of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) limits or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) limits must be used.
Where chemicals are used during class, such as, but not limited to, chemistry, biology, and shop classes, appropriate ventilation must be used to minimize students' exposure to these chemicals, such as a local exhaust system.
If you have questions regarding, or need a copy of, the IPS Science Safety Guide, please contact the Safety O�ce at 226-4640.
(A) instructional rooms;(B) o�ces;(C) locker rooms; and(D) cafeterias.
(2) Sixty-�ve (65) degrees Fahrenheit in activity rooms and shops.(3) Sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit in interior toilet rooms.
AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMSshall be capable of and shall be operated to maintain
(1)Temperature not to exceed seventy-eight (78) degrees Fahrenheit
RELATIVE HUMIDITYis not to exceed sixty-�ve percent (65%)
Furred, feathered, or reptilian animals shall only be allowed in classrooms for educational purposes.
Fish in aquariums are exempt; however, they must be of a reasonable size and quantity.
Service animals are also exempt from the educational requirement.
Schools allowing animals shall follow IPS Procedure regarding animals and shall maintain all housekeeping requirements to reduce any issues students or sta� with allergies may have. If you have questions regarding, or need a copy of the IPS Guidance for Animals in School Buildings, please contact the Safety O�ce at 226-4640.
Indianapolis Public Schools has a written Procedure to address any idling vehicles within one hundred (100) feet of any building containing classrooms. If you need a copy of this procedure, or need help implementing this at your school, please call the Safety O�ce at 226-4640.
FURNITURE AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMSAll upholstered furniture, stu�ed animals, curtains, bean bags made of cloth, rugs, etc. shall be kept to a minimum in all schools. These items can accumulate dust, dust mites and other allergens that could contribute to allergies and asthma attacks. In addition, these items can harbor pests such as bedbugs, lice, �eas, etc.
All items listed above must be approved for use by the Principal and the IPS Safety Department. Approved items will be regularly cleaned to minimize accumulation of dust, dust mites and other allergens. If at any time these items are found to be unkempt or harboring pests, the items must be removed from the school building.
All furniture in classrooms shall be maintained so as to prevent the accumulation or growth of allergens. This shall include routine cleaning as appropriate for the type of furniture.
CONSTRUCTIONDuring building renovation or additions, steps are taken to ensure pollutants from these areas do not enter the occupied spaces. These steps may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Keeping the occupied spaces under positive pressure.(2) Filtration.(3) Limiting certain activities to times of no occupancy.(4) Temporary partitions.
IPS INDOOR AIR QUALITY PROCEDURE (continued)
POSTING OF REPORTS; RESPONSES; LOCATIONSIf the State Department visits, all IPS Schools shall do the following:
Immediately notify the Safety O�ce at 226-4640.
Post, within �ve (5) working days, the following:
(A) The report received from the State Department Inspector. The report shall remain posted for fourteen (14) consecutive days.(B) The IPS Safety O�ce response to the state inspector's report. The response shall remain posted for fourteen (14) consecutive days.
Items must be posted in a conspicuous location so they are accessible to all students, parents and employees.
The IPS Safety O�ce will send a written reply to the State Department within sixty (60) days of receiving the State Inspector's report explaining how the school or state agency is correcting any de�ciencies noted in the inspection report.
INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AHERA NOTIFICATIONIndianapolis Public Schools, in compliance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1987 (AHERA), regularly inspects its’ asbestos containing building materials. A report of the inspections and any major response actions, which have taken place, are on �le at the school building and in the Safety O�ce located at the Facilities Management Division, 1129 E. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Questions concerning this issue may be directed to the Safety O�ce at 226-4640.
Items must be posted in a conspicuous location so they are accessible to all students, parents and employees.
The IPS Safety O�ce will send a written reply to the State Department within sixty (60) days of receiving the State Inspector's report explaining how the school or state agency is correcting any de�ciencies noted in the inspection report.
INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS PEST CONTROL POLICYIndianapolis Public Schools is committed to providing students a safe environment. It seeks to prevent children from being exposed to pests and pesticides. While pesticides protect children from pests such as insects, weeds, molds, and rodents that may be found in the school and its surrounding grounds, under some circumstances they may pose a hazard to children. Therefore, pest control practices may involve a variety of chemical and non-chemical methods that are designed to control pests e�ectively while minimizing potential pesticide exposure to children.
Pursuant to this commitment, IPS will:
1. Ensure that pesticides are only applied by certi�ed pesticide applicators or individuals operating under their supervision. 2. Ensure pesticides are not used when students are in the pesticide application area.3. Ensure pesticides are stored in locked storage areas.4. Inform parents, guardians and sta� members of IPS’s pest control policy at least annually, at the start of each school year or when a student enrolls or transfers in, and include in this notice, the name and phone number of a contact for more information.5. Maintain a registry of parents and sta� members who request advance notice of pesticide uses.6. Except for immediate health threat situations, provide advance notice of pesticide applications to school parents, guardians, and sta� on the noti�cation registry.7. Maintain written, printed, or electronic records of the application for at least 2 years.8. Whenever advance notice is not provided, notify those on the registry as soon as possible thereafter and include an explanation for the delayed notice and what pesticide was applied.
Advance notice is not required for the following pesticide applications:
1. Disinfectants, germicides, sanitizers, swimming pool chemicals, gel or paste bait insecticides, manufactured enclosed insecticides stations and self-applied insect repellents.2. Immediate student health threat situations (i.e. stinging wasps and bees).3. Areas completely away from student-occupied buildings and areas.4. Those made more than 48 hours before a scheduled school day.
If you would like to be noti�ed of pesticide applications, please �ll out a request form that is available in the school o�ce. If there are any questions regarding the IPS Pest Control Policy, please contact the IPS Safety O�ce at 226-4640.